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Here's wishing everyone a fantastic lunar new year! I have a feeling the Year of the Dragon is going to be absolutely roaring. Just that it's a water Dragon, and looks like it is already making a splashing entry, creating ponding situations all over Singapore. Nonetheless, I hope everyone is enjoying the festivities, reunion with family and visiting with friends. We are over … 
There is an old school Bengawan Solo shop in my Marine Terrace neighbourhood that is just different from the rest that are located in the malls. Someone told me that is the very first outlet, so they have always kept it. And recently, my friend Joanna introduced me to the Liew family that owns Bengawan Solo, and they confirmed the story. Bengawan Solo opened here in 1979, … 
Justin Quek visited the beautiful Kagoshima prefecture in Japan last year and loved it all. He's incorporating some of their best marine and farm produce into his cuisine at Sky on 57 as it goes into its second year of operation at the Marina Bay Sands. For his support, Chef Justin Quek received a Certification of Recommendation from Kagoshima Governor Yuichiro Ito. This … 
Familiar faces, familiar places. I was glad to be able to have an early lo-hei with some fellow blogger friends at Xin Cuisine. We had good memories of the food from last Chinese New Year … 
Ooh stop press! Look at these deliciously themed "hong bao" or red packets, by a local quintet of young designers called "&PLentyMore". They got featured in the Wall Street Journal blog! OK, that post is a little snarky of Singapore and the tacky side of Chinese New Year, but is such a boost for the designers who face the uphill challenge of selling "ang pao" envelopes … 
Welcome to Manila, where it is apparently still Christmas (almost ten days into January)! Christmas decorations are still everywhere. Seriously, I kid you not. But hey, it's kinda nice to have that jolly Christmas feeling lasting this long, no? Anyway. We reached Resorts World Manila (RWM) in the afternoon. There are three hotel properties here. This is the Remington … 
Scoot has revealed cabin crew uniforms! The medium- to long-haul budget carrier is looking to combine its perky attitude and practicality (to better serve passengers) in the uniform design. I quite like the girls' uniform - looks like a casual cheongsam tee with a curvy splash of yellow. Flights begin mid 2012 and tickets should be available this quarter. It earlier … 
The Philippines Airlines plane trundled in half an hour late to the gate at Changi Airport. It was a rainy morning, and the plane's fragile-looking windshield wipers waved frantically as though trying to make up for the delay. It was a simple, small plane for the flight that was just over two hours. No personal video screen, so it was perfect for a snooze. The inflight meal … 
Happy Sunday, everyone! I am on my first visit to the Philippines! Am here on a 4D3N media fam trip to Resorts World Manila. I'll be doing some short preview posts using the Blogger iPhone app. So you can see some semi-live updates. I will post the nicer photos when I get back to Singapore. 
What a festive pack to greet the Year of the Dragon! This box of 20 pineapple cakes is from Sunnyhills, a Taiwanese brand. Last year when I blogged about the Sunnyhills Pineapple Cakes, they didn't really have a shop in Singapore yet. Now, they have a prestigious address - Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade. I asked why they chose such an expensive location to start out. Well, … 
"Our Strength Within" - that is some awesome calligraphy. From the darkness, Japan's inner strength rises. I am reminded of Japan choosing the word "Kizuna 絆 meaning "bond" as best repres … 
After suffering a few months, we finally got an oven! It's a hit to the wallet, but it is a beauty. Here's a quick, unedited shot from my aged iPhone 3Gs - which would have seen an upgrade to the 4S, if not for my budget being eaten up by this oven. But! The Sharp Healsio can bake, grill, roast, steam, microwave and even proof bread! I think I need this more than a better … 
A little Instagram photo I did for yesterday's flash mob new year party #sg2012. Yeah, IKEA motifs do come in handy! Here's wishing everyone a fabulous new year with some roaring dragon chi and vigour! I've stopped making resolutions for a long time. You know how well they work. Every year it is the same recycled wish list. But I still want to make some changes. For this … 
What are you eating for New Year's Eve? We just made a simple curry fried rice. It's got 5Cs - carrot, cabbage, corn, curry and coriander leaves! Oh, and some crispy "chao-ta" bits (the best part)! Photo from my Instagram. It's the final hour of 2011. Some will be partying, some will be cosying up at home. Quite a few perhaps contemplating what's past, and what they want in … 
Isn't this the biggest yu sheng serving platter you've seen? It is for me! Talk about living large. This is the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng at Mandarin Court. Awesome platter aside, I was intrigued that Pine Court at the Mandarin Orchard had changed its name to Mandarin Court. But the chef is the same, and so is the menu by and large. Even the serving staff are the same (many … 
Are you tired of the usual, predictable lo hei with salmon or other raw fish? How does some char-grilled wagyu sound instead? Yes, Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Singapore is shaking th … 
Some of you have asked regarding recipes from the Bosch Cook-off Competition. I've managed to get hold of the recipes and permission to publish them, so here they are! Merry Christmas! But first, let me show you the machine that I believe the winner Fahizal used to make his winning chocolate raisin tart (first photo). It is a MUM 5 all-in-one kitchen machine. It's got … 
Something with the name Armani in it is bound to be posh. But I was totally blown away by the huge, sprawling rooftop terrace at Armani/Prive. The awesome sense of space, together with sky … 
Something with the name Armani in it is bound to be posh. But I was totally blown away by the huge, sprawling rooftop terrace at Armani/Prive. The awesome sense of space, together with sky … 
Something with the name Armani in it is bound to be posh. But I was totally blown away by the huge, sprawling rooftop terrace at Armani/Prive. The awesome sense of space, together with sky … 
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