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Tag Archives: gourmet
Back to Little Japan: Liang Court
It’s always a treat to come here – explore the supermarket where there is always some new product to tempt me, new titles at Kinokuniya to entice and the best affordable Japanese cuisine in Singapore. I was so glad to … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged gourmet, Japan, Liang Court, mall, Meidi-ya, new, Singapore, supermarket
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Enthralled by the Japanese New Year Celebrations at Liang Court
I love the way Liang Court does things and they confirm again and again why they remain my favourite place to hang out. I’m in love with everything Japanese so I may be a tad biased. Every time I come … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2013, best mall, gourmet, japanese, Japanese New Year, kids, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Reese's peanut butter, Singapore, supermarket
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My Visit to Dean & Deluca at Orchard Central
Dean & Deluca is a culinary store that opened in 1977 in New York and is finally here in Singapore. It’s intention was to celebrate food. I always imagined it was older though, due to the frenzy surrounding it’s opening … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, candies, Dean & Deluca, gourmet, groceries, jam, kitchen, NY, photos, Singapore, tea
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Open Door Policy at 19 Yong Siak Street
When I first heard the name Open Door Policy my first thought was – it was too hot for Al Fresco. But no, it was refreshingly cool when we entered the restaurant and no doors left open, thank goodness. There … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged chicken confit, coffee, gourmet, Latte, new, Open Door Policy, photos, restaurant, Singapore, souffle, Tiong Bahru, tuna salad, Yong Siak Street
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Fish Mart Sakuraya: Another Japanese Supermarket (West Coast Plaza)
I am getting so predictable. I checked out yet another Japanese supermarket. But they are still fun for me with all the pretty packaging. I think this is Sakura tea – all pretty in pink. My first time seeing special … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Fish Mart Sakuraya, gourmet, japanese, mall, mayo, packaging, photos, Sakura, Singapore, supermarket, tea, West Coast Plaza
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Easter Eggs & Bunnies at Liang Court’s Supermarket
Generally I hate shopping, but I do find browsing for books and checking out groceries relaxing. Not just humdrum groceries, but beautifully packaged stuff that I have never seen before. Love the attention to detail at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya gourmet … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Cadbury, Chocolate, Easter, Easter bunny, Easter egg, Good Friday, gourmet, groceries, japanese, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Singapore, supermarket, UK
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Chinese New Year 2012: Liang Court’s Japanese Gourmet Supermarket
I think the Liang Court supermarket is just wonderful. It has the most beautiful arrangement in terms of both packaging and layout. Just so relaxing to grocery shop here. I love how they very diligently change their offerings with each … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, beautiful, Chinese New Year, CNY, culture, cute, gourmet, groceries, Japan, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, packaging, photos, pretty, Singapore, supermarket
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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya
You must check out Meidi-ya. It was lovely during Christmas and is now filled with New Year goodies. The Japanese patrons were buying mainly stuff for steam boat. Everything was just so pretty and I always see new enticing products … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged beautiful, culture, Food, fruit, gourmet, groceries, Japan, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, mochi, New Year, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, steam boat, supermarket, travel
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To Blog or To Read
Please pardon my lack of blogging. You see, I am so engrossed in the Peter Mayle novel that I’m reading that even though I have tons of photos I haven’t posted them yet. I am also overwhelmed by the tons … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged aging, Art, blogging, books, British, dad, father, Food, getting older, gourmet, hungry, Ishiguro, Kazuo Ishiguro, Life, light, Living, Mayle, personal, Peter Mayle, reading, taste, wit
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Grocery Prices in Singapore
Gourmet sandwiches cost S$2.90 at the Medi-ya Supermarket, which is pretty ok to me. Canned Lychee costs S$1.70 at Cold Storage. Blackberries cost S$7.90 for a small box at Cold Storage. Marmalade costs S$5.90 at Marks and Spensers. The Japanese … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged blackberries, bowls, cake, calpis, cost, Daiso, Food, fruit, gorcery, gourmet, groceries, Life, Living, marmalade, milk, prices, Singapore, supermarket, watermelon
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My Village at Serangoon Gardens (NTUC Finest)
This is the gourmet version of Singapore’s most basic supermarket NTUC Fairprice and it’s called NTUC Finest. I think the outlet at the new My Village in Serangoon Gardens is small and cosy. I find it thrilling to get blog … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged canned fruit, cereal, culture, design, Food, fruit, gourmet, groceries, Hot Chocolate, jam, lemon curd, Life, Living, lychee, Maju, mall, My Village, new, NTUC Finest, open, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Serangoon Garden, Serangoon Gardens, shopping, Singapore, supermarket, Swiss Miss, travel, vegetables
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Jones The Grocer – Sydney Gourmet Food in Singapore
Jones The Grocer was started in 1996 and sells premium Aussie food and drinks with its first store in Sydney. I recently browsed around a very crowded outlet in Singapore at Dempsey Hill. As you enter it strikes you how … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Architecture, beautiful, brunch, coffee, Dempsey Hill, expat, Food, gourmet, Jones The Grocer, lemon curd, Life, Living, loose leaf tea, organic biscuits, photography, photos, Premium, rosewater, shopping, Singapore, Sydney, Tanglin Village, tea, travel
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Meidi-ya: Pretty Food at the Japanese Supermarket
The products at the gourmet Japanese Supermarket, Meidi-ya are very expensive compared to our subsidized supermarkets like NTUC. But walking the aisles here is an experience in itself. The Japanese do things so well. They pay such attention to minute … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, culture, Food, gourmet, Japan, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, supermarket, travel
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