Singapore

  • Homemade Hainanese Chicken Rice

    A Heritage Recipe for Hainanese Chicken Rice

    In Singapore the search for the best Hainanese Chicken Rice is alive, well and ongoing. Would it be Tian Tian, Boon Tong Kee or Five Star? Of the myriad of chicken rice experts and avid fans of this quintessential dish, not many will agree as to which one is THE...
  • T2, From Little Melbourne Tea Shop to Global Tea Revolution

    For the last few years, I have been obsessing about coffee. Of course that will continue, but lately, tea has been presenting itself to me in different ways. I’m remembering how much I love it. It’s about the rituals, from the Japanese tea ceremony to a person’s individual way of brewing, with milk,...
  • 12 Fantastic Restaurants in One EAT Singapore Keepsake Book (CLOSED)

    The inner foodie in me got super excited when I first saw the bright red EAT Singapore book. I was at The Hangar and sitting at the counter was this gorgeous, red book with the big word EAT on the cover. Of course, I had to pick it up. Flipping...
  • Angel Floss, the Stuff Sweet Dreams are Made Of

    It’s ok, you don’t have to hide it. I smile too when I see fairy floss (or cotton candy to some). I remember well this magical ball of spun sugar from my childhood. Even to this day if I happen to buy some for my kids, I find myself...
  • Flower Girl Paints a Pretty Picture (CLOSED)

    I never grew up doing DIY, had never painted a chair or tried to upcycle anything. Somehow though, visiting the Flower Girl store in Joo Chiat made me want to do all of that. It wasn’t just the pretty colours and the neatly stacked paint tins. Not the gorgeous...
  • Top Three Coffee Spots of the Week (Round 2)

    Please don’t get the wrong impression. I don’t go to a different café every day! Some weeks, it may be two a day… But then some weeks, I have a quiet schedule and only make it to one. Added to this is the fact that I’m exploring various home brewing...
  • Top Three Coffee Spots of the Week (Round 1)

    Cafe culture in Singapore is thriving and I for one am rejoicing. Not only do I love the dark elixir, but I take great joy in finding a spot to sit, think, drink coffee and maybe indulge in a sweet treat (or three ;)). I find them on Instagram,...
  • Cheerful Dogs Nee on Sentosa

    Dog Training the Positive Way with cheerfuldogs.com

    He is smart, sweet, calm, and has impeccable manners. He can balance a treat (or five) on his nose. He drops food (or any other object) when asked to. He helps tidy up around the house by putting away his toys in the toy basket. Yes, I am one...
  • West Coast Dog Run Singapore

    Doggie Day Out

    Is your beloved pooch giving you those sad puppy eyes (yes, you know that look!) and making you feel guilty every time you leave the house without him? If you’re one of those people who can’t bear to be parted from your pooch for long periods of time (I’m...