As always, it has been ages since I’ve been disciplined and relaxed enough to sit down and write a post for the website. I’ve been working, studying, running, writing for the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership and just generally trying to stay afloat amidst my self-inflicted busyness. I always tell myself […]
Food
Oil vs Butter: The Banana Cake Edition
I haven’t been baking all that much this year but one thing I’ve been making consistently is… you guessed it, banana cake. Not because I find banana cakes so ap-peel-ling (lame) but because I found myself constantly faced with more over-ripe bananas than one stomach can handle. Here’s the thing […]
Shi Li Fang: Of Hotpots and Printing Errors
I haven’t written in a long time because I’ve been struggling to find a topic that I’m both passionate about and can value-add to… in an already crowded space of eager writers on just about every topic. I stopped writing about food in particular, because I felt that the market […]
Sunrise Bakehouse – A labour of love
“Do you have any ideas for a name?” J asked as we lazed by the river after yet another sumptuous lunch in Yangshuo (more to come on Yangshuo soon). J’s mother, affectionately known as Auntie Jen, is an avid baker who loves to bring happiness to those around her with […]
Tai Cheong Bakery: Holland Village vs Takashimaya
It’s been a gazillion years since I’ve posted so I’m dropping by with a quick post on Tai Cheong Bakery while the hype is still going on. If you haven’t already heard the buzz, Tai Cheong Bakery has started a Cha Chaan Teng at Holland Village selling your usual Cha […]
Il Blandford’s, London: The real deal
I was visiting my brother in London a couple of weeks back and discovered this gem of a place. I read some reviews about how amazing the pastas and pizzas are, and I knew that I had to try it before I flew back home. It’s really convenient to get […]