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Family Party: Cupcakes & Pictionary

Posted on April 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

We had another family party to celebrate my cousin’s birthday. We truly have the best aunts. One of my aunts baked the birthday cupcakes and made rojak, while my other aunt who was just back from Japan actually lugged boxes … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Xmas Eve Party with Family

Posted on December 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

My cousin D came up with this tropical Christmas Tree which was such a lovely surprise as we were not expecting a tree. The decorations minus the fairy lights, costs just S$6 from Daiso. For dessert my aunt’s brandied fruit … Continue reading →

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Sweet Family Gathering

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just felt like writing a note to my family.  All my uncles, aunts and cousins. Thanks for the wonderful company and always being so patient with all my intrusive questions and constant yammering.  And for reading my blog, even when … Continue reading →

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Our Hari Raya Party

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Today was a public holiday in Singapore as we celebrate Hari Raya. It’s the end of the fasting month or Ramadan, for our Muslim friends in Singapore. My Aunty C threw a Hari Raya Party, and she prepared chicken briyani … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Cake: 75th Birthday Celebration

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

My Aunty baked a cake for my other Aunty for her 75th Birthday party. It was a carrot cake with loads of icing which I love.  My cousin helped to paint the marzipan butterflies which were made by my aunt … Continue reading →

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Official Opening: The Party at My Village in Serangoon Gardens

Posted on February 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

We drove by the cosiest mall ever, My Village at Maju Avenue, but almost didn’t go in because there was no place to park. Lucky thing there was free valet parking. We were there for the Carnival and party. It … Continue reading →

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Melt in Your Mouth Pineapple Tarts at Cousin C’s Birthday Party

Posted on January 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

My aunt made the best ever pineapple tarts from scratch and they were gone in seconds. The pineapple jam filling was made from real pineapple and not the store-bought jam. The buttery pastry was crumbly and melted in your mouth. … Continue reading →

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Ikea Does The Year of the Rabbit

Posted on January 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I got an Ikea flyer advertising the new items for Chinese New Year, I thought I just have to go there and check it out. Here are some photos from trip there. If you’re having a Chinese New Year, … Continue reading →

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Feeling Giddy with Happiness on New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

After my dreary post on New Year’s eve, I went over to my aunt’s place for our annual family New Year’s eve party and had a blast!  We talked about strange things like the Mayan prediction that the world is … Continue reading →

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