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My Favourite Fruits: Durian, Rambutan and Mango

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

One reason I’m thrilled to live in the tropics is the easy availability of tropical fruits especially durian, rambutan and mango. Saw the intoxicatingly red rambutans while walking past the hawker centre in Chinatown next to the OG Department store. … Continue reading →

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A Walk at Katong: Chin Mee Chin Coffee & Cake Shop

Posted on December 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

A long overdue post about Chin Mee Chin the old famous coffee shop at Katong. It is pretty sweet with it’s old style decor but I wasn’t impressed by the offerings. I would come here just for the decor and … Continue reading →

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I’m Pretty Crazy about Rambutans

Posted on May 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

If you ask me, my favourite fruits are tropical. If they are not tropical, I find them quite bland. Tropical fruits tend to be sweeter and are equivalent to dessert. Mention durian, chempedak, rambutan or mango and my eyes light … Continue reading →

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Rambutans at the Tekka Market Fruit Stalls

Posted on May 6, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was excited to see rambutans at Tekka Market as they hardly seem to be in season these days. Rambutans and Durian are my favourite fruits. I guess I have to include really good Philippine Mangoes as well, but we … Continue reading →

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