Angela Manners

Angela Manners loves finding an interesting story and talking to people about what they are passionate about. She is Australian but was born in Bangkok, grew up in Southeast Asia and then studied in America. Angela is passionate about coffee, food and everything that surrounds them.
  • Five-Minute Kumato, Tomato and Basil Salad

    I would like the think that the simplest of things can be the most pleasing. This five-minute Kumato, tomato and basil salad is one of those things. I threw it together while doing a photoshoot for Avo & Co and of course, exceptional produce is key to this dish. What...
  • Advent Calendar

    2018 Advent Calendar and Memories to Last Forever

    Last year the Advent Calendar post was Vanilla Beige’s most read post over November and December (thank you Deepest Darkest Suburbia!). This year, I was so slow to get to it, I didn’t really believe it would happen. However, my Darling Daughter reminded me how much fun it was and...
  • Artichoke Recipe

    How to Roast Artichokes When You Have No Idea (Kinda an Artichoke Recipe)

    Artichokes are one of those ingredients that I just love! The best ones I’ve eaten were from a streetside just outside of Naples in Italy where they had grilled them over charcoal with plenty of olive oil and sprinkled them with flaked sea salt. I remember that experience because...
  • Canvas Beauty

    Beauty from Within, our Review of CANVAS Beauty

    When my husband of over 20 years (definitely revealing my age here!) said to me “your skin is looking nice“, I knew I was on to a good thing. This was the case with CANVAS Beauty. I had already read through Nadia Chan’s interview and had been gifted their Brightening Concentrate and Brightening Clay...
  • Canvas Beauty Nadia

    Nourishing Yourself with Canvas Beauty

    In recent days, skincare has moved beyond the popularity of big brands and top names. We’ve seen the rise of natural beauty products made with gorgeous botanical ingredients. We’ve turned our backs on chemicals, parabens and artificial products. All this has happened as we embrace clean and natural living. In...
  • Breathe! Effortless Beauty

    Breathe… our word for October is Breathe…. And to be honest, I haven’t had much time to do that lately! Multi-tasking, working on various projects, even planning for the end of the year and 2019 have taken priority. I am exhausted! Of course, beauty and in particular putting on...
  • Max Factor

    Max Factor for Effortless Makeup

    Remember that ad? The one that said “Max Factor: the Makeup for Makeup Artists”? Perhaps now I’m showing my age but truly, the brand’s heritage goes all the way back to the 1914’s when Max Factor created the first makeup for film. I’m not THAT old but neither am...
  • Panamericana

    Panamericana, Casual Chic meets Sexy Bar and Grill on Sentosa

    I’ll admit that I select my dining destinations by the way it presents itself. Lured by images of sweeping views over the Singapore Strait and sophisticated but casual interiors, I booked Panamericana for my birthday lunch. From its location at Sentosa Golf Club, Panamericana overlooks the sea. Cool breezes...
  • Arctic Cold Water Shrimp

    Conversations… Arctic Shrimp and a Cultural Experience

    The Conversation Angie: Looking forward to photographing Arctic shrimp! I never knew there was a difference. Shall we have a bunch of people over for dinner after? Side note: we were planning a photo shoot and the images were taken by us for Arctic Cold Water Seafood (ACWS) who sells their...