I ate at Nobuya, this small-ish izakaya in Fortune Centre at Middle Road, twice in two consecutive weeks. Okay, it is not THAT small, if you compare it to some of the cramped, tiny ones in Tokyo. Nobuya can fit about 8 to 10
Affogato With Ice Cream From Creamier
Pistachios are my favorite type of nuts. I am also crazy about pistachio ice cream, especially the one from Creamier. The flavour is so rich and yummy, I could eat a tub of it on my own. Their ice cream is
The Keroppi Bento
Last week, I made a Keroppi bento, just for the fun of it. That was my first kyraben and it had to be my favourite Sanrio character. Compared to my usual bentos, this kyaraben was slightly more complicated to make
West Coast MacDonalds + Craftsmen Specialty Coffee
It is the June school holidays, so I brought my nieces out to the MacDonalds at West Coast Park for breakfast last Monday morning. They were very happy to step out of their grandmother’s flat, and go out to play.
The Tastemaker Store At Havelock Road
I was in the Alexandra Road neighborhood, and craving for a cold drink. I remembered seeing a new cafe in this neighborhood on my Instagram feed. I looked up the cafe on the Internet and found the address: Blk 22 Havelock Road,
Bentos Are Fun To Make
Ever since I stopped working, I have had the time in the morning to make a bento for the husband to take to work whenever the mood strikes me. I don’t pack one everyday, only whenever I feel inspired, which could
Shaanxi Hand-pulled You Po Mian (油泼面) In Pearl’s Centre
I saw a photo of hand-pulled Shaanxi noodles from a Chinese noodle joint (called Xi An Xiao Chi Chuan Mai Dian) in Pearl’s Centre in my Instagram feed and I just had to go and try it for myself! I
Orange Popsicles For the Hot Weather
I made these popsicles with freshly-squeezed orange juice, using popsicle moulds from Ikea. They are great for the super hot weather. I am going to make more of these popsicles using grapefruit juice, pear juice and mango puree! Easy to
The Bakery Chef At Bukit Merah Central
After doing my marketing at Tiong Bahru market one morning last week, I decided to check out the Bakery Chef at Bukit Merah Central (Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central), which is just a short drive away from where I was.
Mango Tartlet Baking Class At Maple and Market
Yesterday, I attended a two-hour baking class at Maple and Market to learn how to make mango tartlets. (I have lost count of the number of classes I have attended at the bakery.) The instructor for the mango tartlet class
Lynn’s Cakes & Coffee At Eng Kong Terrace
We were at Holland Village this morning and wanted to have a cup of coffee before heading back home in the East. I Googled for cafes in the West and two names popped up: Lynn’s Cakes & Coffee and The
Sous Vide Short Ribs, et al.
I am always grateful for having several friends who enjoy cooking, enjoy learning various cooking techniques, enjoy the challenge of putting together meals that are at the level of professional chefs in restaurants, and having people over to eat their food.
Assembly Coffee At Evans Lodge
Indie cafes are popping up everywhere on our island. Most of them are seem to be doing a roaring business throughout the week, especially during the weekends, when it is nearly impossible to find a table if you don’t turn