Monthly Archives: September 2011

Donuts, 20 cents per piece

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Now what happened to the perils of inflation? At 20 cents a pop, these old-school donuts are probably the cheapest you can find on our island. They’re approximately 3/4s the size of your palm. Soft, pillowy, and chewy, these donuts … Continue reading →

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Jia Xiang Tu Tu Nyonya Kueh

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Tutu Kuehs are one of my favourite desserts/snacks. Peanut ones to be more exact. It’s a pity good ones are so difficult to find these days! Tutu kueh with coconut filling These palm-sized babies are much bigger than the usual, … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Monkey- the new kid in town

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I’m not much of a coffee person so when I entered Jimmy Monkey, I was there solely for the cafe grub. My order – without a drink- elicited a gasp of surprise, followed by a passionate introduction of their cafe’s … Continue reading →

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The Cheesecake Factory- Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Dad recently brought home a ginormous Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco. How he managed to hand-carry that bulky and heavy box still amazes me. Alas my iphone camera does it no justice at all. It’s … Continue reading →

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A buffet teppanyaki lunch @ Shima, Goodwood Park Hotel

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Who knew we would actually like a buffet? Well, the buffet teppanyaki lunch in Shima isn’t the typical mass-cook-self-serve type of buffet I guess. Your portion is individually cooked by the chef on the teppanyaki counter for you, and it … Continue reading →

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L’Espresso @ Goodwood Park Hotel

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

The hazelnut macaron ($6 or $6.50 thereabouts) caught my eye as we strolled past the pastry counter of L’Espresso on our way to lunch. After lunch, the thought of it was still in my mind actually (but I was a … Continue reading →

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Ramen Champion- Gantetsu and Taishoken

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Since its inception, the operations at Ramen Champion have noticeably become smoother. In addition to the prompt service, we were also given cards to cast our vote for our favourite Ramen Stall. This time I went with mum, who’s always … Continue reading →

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Macs 1-for-1 Mcflurry deal

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Best deal by far! Mcflurry’s one of the few things I actually eat in Macs, besides macs breakfast. Valid 14th to 18th sept. Flash it on your phone or print it out to redeem.

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Monday perk-me-ups: ET Macarons!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Introducing ET’s latest additions (that may or may not stay so get them while they last!) Green tea buttercream with a smear of red bean paste in the centre. My favourite flavour combination of all time so forgive me if … Continue reading →

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PeraMakan @ Keppel Club

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

From left: Chap Chye Titek($14), Ikan Garam Assam ($16), Ayam Sio ($14) I don’t know many places in Singapore that sell authentic Peranakan food but one of our favourite spots is PeraMakan. They serve a wide array of dishes, all … Continue reading →

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