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A Melbourne Italian Cafe in Singapore: Brunetti at Tanglin Mall

Posted on October 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Brunetti is a famous coffee joint in Melbourne and I’m glad there are in Singapore now. It’s so refreshing to come across a new coffee place practically every few weeks. Perhaps I am not so much in the know, and … Continue reading →

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Down to Chinatown for my Favourite Siew Pao

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Whenever I’m in Chinatown, I head for my favourite S’ban siew pao. S’ban is short for Seremban in Malaysia, where siew pao originates I think. There’s chicken and pork, but the pork is tastier. The pastry is so buttery and … Continue reading →

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#51. Understanding the Joy of Peeling A Rainbow Kueh Lapis And Eating It Layer by Layer

Posted on August 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

I reached the midway point of a 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore and noticed that I haven’t updated it for a while. Also recently I mentioned that Katy Perry tried this local Nyonya (Peranakan) cake of ours called … Continue reading →

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Bread Society

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

There are tons of bread, pastry and cake stores sprouting up all over Singapore. This is the newest one located at ION called Bread Society. I have passed it many a time but have never ventured to buy anything. This … Continue reading →

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#27. Chinese Dough Fritters

Posted on May 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

Ask for butterfly wings and you’ll get this delightful chinese sweet pastry. Don’t you agree that it’s shaped like a butterfly? It’s dough thats deep-fried and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Believe me it’s deep-fried and oily, but oh so chewy … Continue reading →

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