Tag Archives: kitchen

My Visit to Dean & Deluca at Orchard Central

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

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 →

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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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Peranakan Museum: Dining

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was excited about the food section in the Peranakan Museum as I love Peranakan food. You are first introduced to the dining area which is very elaborately set-up for a feast. Look at all those matching pink dishes. You … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Red IKEA Kitchen

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I was blown away by this Italian kitchen featured in the Ikea Live website. Who knew a bold red could work so well. I think it’s balanced out by the steel and natural materials like the wood ceiling and granite … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Home By Designer Samantha Pynn

Posted on August 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

These beautiful rooms by Canadian Designer Samantha Pynn give me such a airy light feeling. Wish I could buy those gorgeous vintage looking armchairs. I love the splashes of powder pink. Pink against black or blue always takes on a … Continue reading →

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Most Interesting Vogue Article: Gwyneth Paltrow Can Cook

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

This picture is just a dream – to be in pyjamas and surrounded by books! Doesn’t she seem like the most perfect person on earth with that pristine stunning white kitchen? That kitchen is just beyond breathtaking. Read the riveting … Continue reading →

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Catherine Hammerton: Beautiful Handmade Vintage Asthetic

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

I absolutely love tiny floral prints and I am swooning over these interiors by UK designer Catherine Hammerton as seen on Design Sponge.  These are of her own home. Her kitchen has got to be the prettiest I have ever … Continue reading →

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Pretty Breakfast Nook And Wish Wall

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love the breakfast nook created in this small space.  Being slightly OCD, I immediately thought of chalk dust in the food, but another free spirit part of me loves the giant chalkboard the couple endearingly call their wish wall. … 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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Home Made Tahu Goreng

Posted on September 25, 2006 by bookjunkie

My Aunty C makes the best home made local dishes. Here is her Tahu Goreng, which she whipped up in just a few minutes. A delectable vegetarian salad dish. The whole family is always eager to devour more of her … Continue reading →

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