Tag Archives: fresh

New Love for Pasarbella

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

What an absolute treat it was to visit Pasarbella, the upscale farmer’s market at Turf City (now called Grandstand), at an off peak hour. So peaceful and serene, I yearn to return. An extreme contrast to my very first visit … Continue reading →

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Pasarbella

Posted on May 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

Checked out Pasarbella at Turf City (now called The Grand Stand) which is turning out to be the place for dining rather than just used cars. The only thing local about it is the name pasar (which means market in … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

Posted on June 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading →

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Getting Tired of My Writing Again and I Post Too Many Photos

Posted on May 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I need to take stock, so here I am making another list. 1. Sometimes I feel my blog has an excessive number of photos 2. I’m tired of using words repetitively, and want to add some freshness to my posts … Continue reading →

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#85. Fresh Seafood and No Frozen Shrimp

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

I tried a frozen prawn (they call it shrimp in the US I think) cocktail when I was on holiday and it was bad – glassy taste. So even though I don’t indulge in seafood frequently, it’s nice to know … Continue reading →

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Another Visit to Jules Cafe Bar for Aussie Cuisine

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

The meals at Jules (15 Jalan Riang) are not cheap coming to at least S$25 per person, but I think the Aussies here probably find it cheap compared to the prices back home. My cousin informs me that just a … Continue reading →

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Browsing the Shelves at Meidi-ya and Kinokuniya Feels Like Being in Japan

Posted on October 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Going to Osaka recently has confirmed to me that Singapore already has authentic Japanese groceries at our very own supermarket at Liang Court. Even though the prices are high as the goods are air flown from Japan, it’s lovely to … Continue reading →

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Kuromon Ichiba: Fresh Produce at Osaka Market

Posted on October 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you visit Osaka you must take a look at the market called Kuromon Ichiba at Nippombashi. You will be blown away at how pretty the fresh produce looks. The most amazing looking Japanese grapes which were selling at a … Continue reading →

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Marble Slab Creamery: Dark Chocolate Ice-Cream at Scape

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I always thought Scape (2 Orchard Link opposite Cathay Cineleisure) was just an area in Orchard Road for teens to roller blade and stay out of trouble.  Over the weekend I found out that it’s a mall as well, with … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s First Farmer’s Market at Loewen Gardens

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Farmer’s Market is a new attraction to check out at my favourite hang-out in Singapore. Dempsey Hill – where else? This is the one place that doesn’t quite seem like Singapore with the added touch of the lush and … Continue reading →

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Tom N Toms Icon Village: Korean Coffee Place Where Pretzels are Made Fresh

Posted on June 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

This was my second time to Tom N Toms at Icon Village, but it sure was crowded. We walked around for a bit and later we were lucky to get a great seat by the counter right in front where … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for Thursday

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love gazing at beautiful photos. Decor photos that impress me the most are the affordable, simple clean scandinavian influenced rooms with a burst of color that gives it warmth. Also I like rooms that look cosy and lived in. … Continue reading →

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