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Durians at Chong Pang City

Posted on July 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

You can’t help by crave for durian during this bumper crop season. Chong Pang City (Sembawang) is a good place to get durians as cheap as a dollar. We tried the $10 durian called D101 and that was creamy and … Continue reading →

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Durians imported from Penang

Posted on May 21, 2015 by bookjunkie

The best durians I’ve ever tasted were Mao Shan ones which my aunt bought a few years ago. These did not match up, but still satisfied the craving. I find Mao Shan durians denser with a more complex bitter sweet … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Fruits: Durian, Rambutan and Mango

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

One reason I’m thrilled to live in the tropics is the easy availability of tropical fruits especially durian, rambutan and mango. Saw the intoxicatingly red rambutans while walking past the hawker centre in Chinatown next to the OG Department store. … Continue reading →

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Durian Cake or Lempok Durian

Posted on January 19, 2013 by bookjunkie

Durian Cake or Lempok Durian is one of my favourite local snacks. Got this in Malacca but it’s one of the best I’ve had. I’ve had other brands that are not that good so scrutinized the label and saw that … Continue reading →

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Durian Heaven

Posted on April 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m neither a wine connoisseur or a cheese connoisseur, but I wouldn’t mind becoming an expert in Durians. I just love this fruit that’s forbidden on our buses and trains and many other places due to the strong smell. To … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photo: Tempting Durians at Upper Serangoon Road

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bookjunkie
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#86. Cempedak – A Sticker Yummier Jackfruit

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love Durian and I like Jackfruit so this sort of combination is something out of this world. This is a hybrid that occured in nature. Officially Cempedak (Malay name since it originates in Malaysia) is a cousin of the … Continue reading →

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Changi Airport Terminal 3

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think Singapore’s the only place where people go to the airport for recreation, even when they are not taking a flight out. Here’s the latest attraction – don’t think I’ll ever be getting on this, but saw many kids … Continue reading →

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Acquired Taste

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a little kid I hated to eat proper meals or at all. I was more interested in playing (if only I was that way now). I used to eat what seems positively gross to me now – … Continue reading →

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So Singaporean

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thanks to Victor Tan who uploaded this on his YouTube channel. It was made in 2009, but it still relevant and a great summary of what it means to be Singaporean. [youtube]BIW7i0UT5j0[/youtube]

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Tropical Fruits in Abundance

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I take our tropical fruits for granted till I hear someone from another country raving over rarely obtained mango or watermelon. So here’s my photo tribute to our tropical fruits that we get in Singapore. Red juicy watermelon is always … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: The Esplanade

Posted on November 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Although this is called the Durian it looks more like a magnified hornet’s eye to me.

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Katy Perry Tried Durian When She Visited Singapore

Posted on August 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Katy Perry sure is limber. I’m too old to be into her music, but I love all that sparkly pink and that’s why I’m posting this picture. Also I read in an issue of our local magazine 8 days that … Continue reading →

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Durian: $20 Singapore Dollars for 5 Boxes

Posted on August 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Heard the durian season would be over soon, so I got some pre-packed durians (thorny shell is removed). They were S$20 for 5 boxes. I was pleased that I got a discount of S$5 from the original price after a … Continue reading →

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Durian Specialist

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Wasn’t thinking about durian or even craving for it, but since B asked me whether I wanted to have some durian cake I decided on actual durian instead.  I don’t really like products made out of the fruit anyway.  So … Continue reading →

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#5. Having Durian for Dinner

Posted on May 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

You either love it or hate it. It’s known in South East Asia as the king of fruits, with good reason. This green, thorny fruit with the creamy interior, is so rich, that a few seeds will leave you feeling … Continue reading →

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