Monthly Archives: February 2012

Simply Bread

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

A wholesome afternoon lunch for me would be a sandwich from simply bread, and a cup of green tea and red bean gelato from Venezia. My must-order everytime I go? Anything grilled with aged cheddar. You can make your own … Continue reading →

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Macarons from Obolo

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I was very fortunate to receive a box of obolo macarons from the friend (thank you, you know who you are!). If you have been following this blog, you would have figured by now that I stay in the west. … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2012: Crispy pancakes filled with custard

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

We roamed around in night markets every day for our trip with a cup of bubble tea at hand, and with loads street food within reach. The one snack that gets me reminiscing about the happy times in taiwan is … Continue reading →

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Australian Peaches

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I know things have been a little stagnant in this blog lately, and it will continue to be so for awhile. Unfortunately juggling school work with weekly meetups with friends, church activities, and family time is proving to be quite … Continue reading →

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Baker & Cook

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

With so many new bakeries popping around the island, Baker & Cook stands out for it’s casual, country atmosphere. A reasonably large communal table sits in the middle of the small space, facing two perpendicular glass counters filled with pastries … Continue reading →

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Australian lychees

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Studying made easier with lots of fruit in the fridge ready to be gobbled up. I was rather miffed when the cousin said these lychees “taste just like those from the can”. Two things those canned lychees can’t replicate: the juiciness … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2012: Yong Kang Beef Noodles and Ice Monster

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

The friend’s mum made a recommendation for beef noodles and snow ice so we were determined to tick them off our to-do list during our remaining days in taipei. We cabbed to Yong Kang Street because the subway’s quite a … Continue reading →

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