Tag Archives: supermarket

Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Seagulls & Supermarket

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

More walking around Hobart. And I do love seagulls. We never get these in Singapore. And the grass here is so lovely. In Singapore this would be called carpet grass and they have to be weeded carefully and it’s expensive.

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My Fave Japanese Stores in Singapore #3 : Don Don Donki

Posted on March 18, 2022 by bookjunkie

A picture heavy post. This store is so enticing and attractive, although it’s more on the expensive side compared to Daiso of course. The fruit is like eye candy and the fresh scent of apples today. Just wow. Feast for … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex Supermarket

Posted on May 24, 2015 by bookjunkie

If you like browsing for new products at supermarkets, you’ll like the one at Golden Mile Complex. It’s filled with unique good from Thailand (and Vietnam as well).

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Eye-Candy: The Fruit & Products at Meidi-ya Supermarket

Posted on February 22, 2015 by bookjunkie

I find the supermarket produce at Meidi-ya at Liang Court just the best looking supermarket products you can find in Singapore. I have never bought any of the fruit as it’s way out of our budget. Nice to look at … Continue reading →

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The Goat Year & Hinamatsuri at Liang Court

Posted on February 22, 2015 by bookjunkie

I think my favourite place where I experience the Goat Year festivities is Liang Court.  I just think they do things so well and I guess I am a Japanophile? Hinamatsuri is Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day and is celebrated each … Continue reading →

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New Phoon Huat Next to Bouna Vista MRT

Posted on January 15, 2015 by bookjunkie

I got a bit lost on the way to Rochester Mall (zero sense of direction), but happily came across Phoon Huat, the place which great cooks and bakers like my aunt love to frequent. Even for someone who can’t cook … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2015: Giant Supermarket at Paya Lebar Square

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

First sightings of supermarkets stocking up for Chinese New Year. I’m always attracted to the intricate red paper cuttings.

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Back to Little Japan: Liang Court

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Singapore Daily Photos: Toys at Giant (Supermarket)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The bear is almost a metre high. I wonder if it’s too big for little kids. Might scare them or thrill them to bits. Eager for when my nieces are old enough for dolls. And I’ve aways found it so … Continue reading →

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At NTUC: Tartare Sauce

Posted on May 11, 2013 by bookjunkie

I do love its creamy tangy taste, even more than just plain mayo. It always makes any fish dish taste so much better. So what’s your favourite brand. I’ve never tasted the Heinz version before, but I do like their … Continue reading →

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Easter Chocolate Eggs at Liang Court

Posted on March 31, 2013 by bookjunkie

With Instagram, I have stopped doing these shorts posts. But I decided to start them again when I want to just make a short entry for the day. I could do wordless posts but I am always itching to at … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: Chinese New Year Buzz at Ang Mo Kio Hub

Posted on January 19, 2013 by bookjunkie

Since I checked out a bit of the festive atmosphere in town at Plaza Singapura, we also decided to check out a heartland mall – Ang Mo Kio Hub. There was Chinese New Year music playing all over. There was … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: The Chinese New Year Buzz at Plaza Singapura

Posted on January 19, 2013 by bookjunkie

Last year I was quite impressed by the Starbucks dragon bear and this year I was excited to see them continuing with the theme. There was a bear with a green snake around it’s neck ala Britney Spears. But it … Continue reading →

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Enthralled by the Japanese New Year Celebrations at Liang Court

Posted on January 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Christmas Owls at Liang Court

Posted on December 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

Liang Court always manages to delight me. Loving the Christmas owl decor. I’m quite biased as I tend to love everything Japanese. Think I’m not alone though. And of course, I always have to make a stop at my favourite … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Little Japan (Liang Court)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

I always get excited when Christmas is around the corner. It’s shocking that we’re already into December. As I get older the idea of time flying actually scares me. I want it to slow down. Wrote about what I saw … Continue reading →

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Free Things To Do in Singapore (3 of my Faves)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Thank you Blogging. For making me pause a moment to think about this. I narrowed it down to these 3 soothing activities.

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Thai Supermarket

Posted on July 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

My latest post at Guillaume’s blog White as Milk – the awesome Thai Supermarket at Golden Mile Complex. Supermarkets alone make Singapore not boring. Took lots of photos as usual. Goods from Vietnam as well. This one in particular seemed … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

Posted on June 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading →

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What Grocery Products would you Miss?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

Did a post exploring what grocery products I would miss if I was an expat abroad. Was also keen to find out what you are missing that you can only get back home in your country. You can read it … Continue reading →

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Fish Mart Sakuraya: Another Japanese Supermarket (West Coast Plaza)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Pretty Groceries at Meidi-Ya including Pink Noodles

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

Besides the Easter stuff which I talked about in the last post, there were many new products I hadn’t seen before. Even though I end up not buying anything, it’s just so relaxing looking at the beautiful packaging and reading … Continue reading →

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