Author Archives: oysterdiaries

Homemade bread with blueberry-lime jam

Posted on May 24, 2013

Spent the morning yesterday kneading dough and stirring my jam before work. I’m a little addicted to bread-making because I feel it relies more on estimation and experience rather than precise metrics like pastry. Makes it a little more interesting … Continue reading →

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Artisan Alfero Gelato

Posted on May 22, 2013

I first had Alfero Gelato during a law careers fair when the AGC hired their carretto to supply us with ice cream in the moot court. I unabashedly went for 2 helpings! Heh. Alfero Gelato has a new outlet @ Lorong Kilat … Continue reading →

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Recipes: Matcha Brioche, Earl Grey Pound Cake

Posted on May 21, 2013

The hols have been very unproductive so far… but then again I guess it doesn’t have to be haha. I’ve been saying for the longest time (since the JC days) that I can’t wait to get out of school to … Continue reading →

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Paris: Gelato from Amorino

Posted on May 20, 2013

Being a typical Asian I love variety and Amorino offers just that. They sell Gelato and they let you choose as many flavours as you want so long as they can fit it into the cup or cone. Favorite flavours … Continue reading →

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Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons @ Bugis Village

Posted on May 16, 2013

I think we were pretty unanimous in coming to the conclusion that this “four seasons” thing is nothing more than a gimmick lol. They are basically all the same with the addition of extra side ingredients. While the soup was … Continue reading →

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Creamier- Roasted Pistachio Ice cream

Posted on May 16, 2013

If you like your ice cream rich, super creamy and smooth, Creamier is for you. Overall I still prefer TP’s lighter creations that tend towards the gelato end of the scale but I must say Creamier’s Roasted Pistachio was so … Continue reading →

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Canton Paradise @ Star Vista

Posted on May 15, 2013

As the name suggests Canton Paradise is another offshoot of the Paradise Group. We went on a Sunday and the place was packed- no surprise since New Creation was having their Sunday service and it was Mother’s Day. We like Canton … Continue reading →

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Desserts @ SPRMRKT

Posted on May 13, 2013

Had a good catch-up with Glenn (aka the Hungryepicurean) who is now busy with his full-time job hence the lack of updates. We had savoury food but I can’t seem to remember much about what we had haha. But I … Continue reading →

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Hoshino Coffee

Posted on May 13, 2013

The new extension of Plaza Sing seems to be enjoying brisk business especially for Tim Ho Wan which enjoys long snaking queues outside the mall. Queue for an hour with a queue number? Maybe- I can complete grocery shopping or … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2013

I was inspired by the bouquets-in-the-making at my workplace so I decided to attempt one on my own. Went for bright, summery colors- yellow, pink and green. I wanted to keep it a secret so I sneaked into the yard … Continue reading →

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