Tag Archives: ceylonese

Ceylonese Singaporean

Posted on October 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

I am so excited that a novel set in Sri Lanka has been shortlisted for the 2022 Booker prize and I’m hungry to read it. My partner was the one who alerted me to it. He knows me so well. … Continue reading →

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Fried Mutton with Potatoes

Posted on September 29, 2022 by bookjunkie

My mum learnt how to cook various ceylonese dishes, observing my grandma. Back then she mostly did the menial work like cutting up and grinding stuff. You could say, she was sous chef to the chef (grandma) and she started … Continue reading →

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Typical Childhood in the 1950’s (Uncle A’s perspective), with a Preamble About Recording Stories

Posted on September 26, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m noting down family details and it’s all these little stories and varying perspectives that may come in useful for a story about a typical Singaporean family that have their ancestral roots in Sri Lanka, specifically Jaffna. Of course no … Continue reading →

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Family Ties: Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

Posted on September 24, 2022 by bookjunkie

I recently asked my uncle how he felt when his son was just born. “Were you nervous being a father now? Nervous about having to carry a baby.” He said not really, and then I realised my baby cousin (I … Continue reading →

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My History

Posted on April 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

Some blogs are truly engaging. Often I am so drawn in that I feel compelled to leave a comment. Usually the writer has been incredibly generous and brave with their life story. I can’t help but wonder, am I wasting … Continue reading →

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My Mum’s Cooking: Sambar with Coconut Milk

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Let me just state that I can’t cook. If cooking includes, making grilled sandwiches, frying eggs, making french toast or pancakes out of a mix, then I sort of can, but not the real authentic Ceylonese cooking my mum and … Continue reading →

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Appam Specialist at Tekka Market

Posted on September 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

Appam is a Ceylonese breakfast item that I used to have every Sunday as a child. In English it is called Hoppers.  My uncle used to go to the market to buy them for us and those were so yummy. … Continue reading →

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My Aunt Bakes: National Day Cake and Sugee Cake

Posted on August 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Aunt is such a wonderful baker. Well, she’s actually a teacher by profession but her true love is cooking and baking. She doesn’t sell her cakes or anything but does it  with love for her family, and always surprises us … Continue reading →

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French Girl in a Singapore Household: Culture Shock

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s so cool that I have a French relative, and I am learning so much from her. I was chatting with C the other day and asked her how she adapted so well to living in Singapore. I wanted her … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes from My Aunty C’s Kitchen

Posted on May 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

My cousin’s home from Perth and her mum/ my aunt made some lovely cupcakes as a welcome home treat.  I’m so lucky to have an aunt who is such a great baker.  She’s actually a primary school teacher by vocation, … Continue reading →

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