Monthly Archives: January 2012

Shimbashi Soba @ Paragon

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I’m easily satisfied when it comes to soba. Give me hand-made ones and I’m more than satisfied. Don’t forget to slurp your noodles! You really taste the broth that way.

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Vietnam 2011: The Mekong River

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Set off at the jetty, where all tourists get their rides from. We were going to visit the islands you see on the map. Waters may be slightly polluted, but the vastness of the river that runs through China, Burma, … Continue reading →

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Maison Kayser

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Visited Maison Kayser about a week or two after they opened. Their eclair looked really enticing in the display, but alas they threw mine in a bag so it never survived the trip home. But it doesn’t matter, I took … Continue reading →

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CNY Weekend

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

CNY prep started on friday with a visit to the night market for some veg. All the goods were arriving fresh from the wholesalers- look at that giant oyster mushroom! The house was decked with flowers the next day, all … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2012: Hualien

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

We made a day trip to Hualien, a three-hour train ride away from Taipei. It was a pleasant and refreshing change to leave cosmopolitan Taipei and immerse ourselves in the unadulterated (to a certain extent) natural wonders that Hualien had … Continue reading →

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Food for thought @ Botanic Gardens

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

A quick foodie update before I continue with my posts for Vietnam and Taiwan. The new FFT has finally opened in the Botany Centre of the Botanic Gardens. The Botany centre is accessible at the Tanglin Gate (parking’s available here), … Continue reading →

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Mochi in Taipei: IJYSHENG 一之軒

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Mochi, or rather 麻糬, seems to be a Taiwanese staple when it comes to snacks. People tell me even the manufactured ones taste good but trust me, I have tasted really bad, artificial tasting/ hard ones before in Taipei- you have been warned. … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2012: Chia te (家德) for 凰梨酥, 太阳饼, 老婆饼

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

The last leg of my holiday was to Taiwan. It was a budget trip planned mostly by my friends (you know who you are ), incredibly fun I tell you with lots of good food to boot. I did my … Continue reading →

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Chock full of beans

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Cappuccino and latte both decently done, definitely up to cafe standards. Their coffee art is by far the most interesting, and they don’t lost their form as you drink. An adorable bunny for me and angry birds for the friend. … Continue reading →

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The Macaron list of 2011

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Here’s an updated list of my favourite macarons. Instead of listing them by place, I’m listing my favourite macarons because consistency in quality is so difficult to get nowadays! 1. Jewels Artisan Chocolate for their black palm island salt macaron and … Continue reading →

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