Monthly Archives: January 2013

Strangers’ Reunion #2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Finally went on a cafe-hop with the friends. Would have loved to spend a longer time in each but time was of the essence! Still, Strangers’ Reunion did not disappoint. Was deliberating between Magic and my usual Cappuccino  but I finally decided on … Continue reading →

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Iron Chef America

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

A brief convo between Jeffrey L. Steingarten (one of my fav food writers) and Joe Bastianich in a Bobby flay episode of Iron Chef America. Joe: … the Portobello… in the world of endless options of mushrooms Portobello would be the … Continue reading →

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Tori King @ 100AM

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

One reason why I’m very glad to be home is being able to see all the familiar faces. Finally met up with the jc friend who has progressed so much during the past few months. I used help him with economics and … Continue reading →

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Dublin 2012: County Clare, the Burren, Caving

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

When I roamed the CCA Booths in my uni, caving and potholing caught my eye. No prior experience needed, the trips were cheap, all gear provided for. Awesome. Signed up with the friend who yearned for an ‘adventure’ too and … Continue reading →

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Jones the Grocer @ Dempsey

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Caught up w the friend over some coffee the other day. I didn’t think much about what we ordered – though the croissants and scones are good incentives for a revisit- but the place is excellent for looong tête–à–tête. High ceilings, breezy, … Continue reading →

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Donq Boulangerie Francaise

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

A not so new addition to the taka food basement is Donq Boulangerie Francaise. It’s small and cramped but the kitchen regularly churns out delicious smelling breads that are snapped up as quickly as they are brought out. As with the usual … Continue reading →

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fly to Europe this summer!!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

SWISS is having an irresistible promotion for Singapore now. if you book your holiday between may and mid june to zurich, the return flight tickets can go as low as 703 SGD (with airport taxes). Don’t say I didn’t share the good … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam 2013: De Reiger

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

After checking off some touristy must-dos in Amsterdam, I was glad we did something less conventional and ventured into the Jordaan district. At nightfall, the entire place was very quiet as opposed the buzz at Dams Square. It is very … Continue reading →

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Amoy Street Food Centre

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

This hawker centre is pretty special to us cuz my grandparents raised the entire family in one of the shophouses just down the lane. The shophouse is still there and gosh, I can’t believe I still remember playing there. It’s … Continue reading →

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New Ubin Seafood

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

I’ve been looking forward to a good zi char meal ever since I came back. I think I’ve had enough of cafe-hopping for the time being- you have no idea how many cafes I dragged the friends into during our … Continue reading →

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