2017-06-18 11:51
I can't digest the fact that after more than a decade of living in Singapore, I finally made my way to The Grandstand. The amusing part being that when I did, it was at the behest of my kids… Read More
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2017-06-07 16:20
I know things have been a little quiet around here lately. My parents are in town and that has been a big welcome distraction. I love having family around....it makes coming back home after… Read More
2017-05-13 23:44
It is Mother's Day today. The second sunday of May each year is dedicated to celebrating these selfless souls. On this particular day, moms are supposed to be acknowledged for their presence… Read More
2017-05-06 00:02
Before this review, my plans of visiting The Living Café (TLC) had been hanging in the balance for the past 3 years 😄 Unfailingly, something or the other would come up fo… Read More
2017-04-29 04:10
It's the start of the long weekend! Gotta love those 💗 I have plans to catch up with family, colleagues and a close friend, cook (and stuff myself with!) lots of good food, binge wat… Read More
2017-04-18 02:23
It had been a while since we had taken the kids to Sentosa. The last time was to the S.E.A aquarium and before that to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (both visits which had been a success much t… Read More
2017-04-09 04:01
I am aware that I slacked off last month with only two blog posts. I got busy (and also a little lazy) so that explains the drop in my usual quota. But with four draft posts currently in my… Read More
2017-04-02 06:58
Media InviteHow often do you spot seedy looking foot reflexology parlours located within rundown shophouses or obscure corners of old shopping centres and pass by without a second glance? If… Read More
2017-03-15 15:49
Rewind to Feb 2011. I was delirious with excitement having meticulously planned a much anticipated holiday to Japan. I was counting the days till our 8-day visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Hi… Read More
2017-03-09 14:26
I've become a bit obsessed with overnight oats lately. If you went through my previous post on Chocolate Peanut Butter Raspberry Overnight Oats, you will be aware of it 😀A quick reca… Read More
2017-02-25 11:59
It was time for another meet up with my gal pals and that predictably translated into another restaurant review 😊The one thing I miss terribly from my previous job are my colleagues… Read More
2017-02-13 04:17
So, Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I couldn't resist whipping up a sweet something even though I am not a sucker for the sappy Hallmark holiday 😛 It does help when your beloved has… Read More
2017-02-06 14:09
This has got to be the shortest and most easiest recipe on my blog! Since the recipe is so short and sweet, let me keep the intro the same way 😉 Smoothies are a great way to st… Read More
2017-01-31 00:47
I can't tell you how much I'm savouring the Chinese New Year long weekend break we are having in this part of the world. Waking up late (8:30am for me is like super late 😝), lazing a… Read More
2017-01-20 16:03
I've been suffering from a mild case of post-holiday blues. Quite expected when you go through more than three weeks of nothing but eat-sleep-repeat! No setting alarms, no household chores… Read More
2017-01-04 17:29
Wishing all my readers a very Happy New Year 2017!!!I never thought the day would come when I would feature an overnights oats recipe on the blog 😛 But ever since I got back to… Read More
2016-12-17 03:41
You guys....I have such a fab dessert for you today. It is perfect for the holidays!I'm sure everyone is gearing up to welcome the festive season. One of the highlights of this time of year… Read More
2016-12-10 15:08
hIf you have lived in South India, chances are, you are familiar with ragi (also called finger millet or nachni).A generation or two ago, ragi featured commonly in the Indian states where th… Read More
2016-12-03 06:19
OMG! It is December already....everyones favourite time of the year! I cannot believe how fast this year has zoomed by 😲 This year has been great and I'm looking forward to end… Read More
2016-11-27 02:14
Off late, I've gotten into the habit of making cupcakes whenever I have guests at home or have been designated as the person to bring a dessert during potlucks. They are not only universally… Read More
2016-11-19 15:41
It's been a while since I did a travel post. Our last overseas holiday was to Taiwan over three years ago when it was still just the two of us. I was not allowed to travel during my pregnanc… Read More
2016-11-10 14:44
It's funny how the month of November never held any special significance for me until two years ago. No birthdays or anniversaries in the family or hardly that of close friends, no festivals… Read More
2016-10-29 09:18
Wishing all my readers a very happy Deepavali!As soon as the festive season approaches, I am treated to a visual extravaganza of all kinds of delectable sweet treats propping up on social me… Read More
2016-10-20 05:21
In love, we find out what we want to beIn war, we find out who we areThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a historical fictional novel set in France with World War II at its crux. Winner of… Read More
2016-10-14 14:38
I just cannot come to terms with the fact that this is the first Thai recipe on my blog of six years. WHAAAAAAT?! I had to triple check to make sure! For someone who loves Thai food, goes ou… Read More
2016-10-06 03:22
Tucked away in the lush green landscapes of Bukit Timah, is a quaint-by-day and chic-by-night restaurant called Spruce that offers wholesome Italian and American comfort classics. Spruce has… Read More
2016-09-29 01:05
I made this cake for my in-laws who were in town last month. I was looking for a simple tea-time cake recipe that incorporated fruit and wasn't too sweet.The original recipe calls for fresh… Read More
2016-09-22 14:28
Invited ReviewoIf you know me well, then you probably are aware that alcohol and I don't share a very good equation. Probably not the best opening line for this particular blog post but hear… Read More
2016-09-16 15:15
In contrast to my usual style, this recipe post is going to be short. I promise!This is a savoury chutney recipe I stumbled upon three years ago on one of the food blogs that I religiou… Read More
2016-09-07 12:04
I wasn't sure if I wanted to express the thoughts and feelings that have been swirling like a tempest within me lately. But I changed my mind when I realized it may serve some usefulness in… Read More
2016-08-27 04:53
Life is busy.....like crazy busy. But that's no excuse to completely disappear from blogosphere, now is it? Whenever I don't have time to come up with fresh content, I turn to my drafts fold… Read More
2016-08-18 16:09
The year was 2006. A young, newly married girl found herself on the sunny shores of Singapore. No...no...I'm not about to toy with your emotions by narrating a story exuding nostalgia. The g… Read More
2016-08-09 01:13
I wasn't privy to the existence of a Sachertorte up until four years ago. If you had asked me about it then, you would have drawn a blank stare.How I got acquainted with this dessert is that… Read More
2016-08-01 01:12
Let's be honest....when you hear the word "burger", the mind immediately conjures up an image that is far removed from vegetarianism.In India, vegetarian burgers are commonly available in mo… Read More
2016-07-23 07:07
Jurong Bird Park, home to some of the largest free-flying aviaries is one of the most renowned bird sanctuaries in the world. A prime tourist attraction located in the Jurong region of Singa… Read More
2016-07-16 01:55
"Chocolate is health food for the soul"~Miranda GrayMaking an entrance in 1998, Awfully Chocolate chose to give the boot to fancy french pastries that had invaded Singapore and bring th… Read More
2016-07-08 01:18
First things first - Empanada Gallega (Galician pie), a large two-crusted savoury pie originating from Spain, is not meant to be vegetarian. The traditional version usually has seafood and/o… Read More
2016-07-01 01:35
Yes I know....the end of the glorious mango season is upon us. It is only a matter of days before this royal fella bids adieu for the year. In my defense, I tried this recipe several weeks a… Read More
2016-06-18 03:38
So I believe these apple roses are a thing right now? Since the past few months, they have been popping up relentlessly on my Facebook wall, on Instagram, Pinterest and circulating in Whatsa… Read More
2016-06-11 03:34
Did you see my last guest post on Pineapple Tarts? If you didn't, please go and check it out otherwise you may seem a bit lost with this post. What's that? You already did? Okay....you are m… Read More
2016-06-04 05:32
Fatboy's The Burger Bar is a casual burger joint in Singapore that serves burgers, fries, sandwiches, hotdogs, beers, milkshakes and floats."Re-think your burger" is what inspired Singaporea… Read More
2016-05-28 06:34
Make way for the king of fruits! The matchless, marvellous, magnificent MANGO is here!Like the saying goes - better late than never! I had to feature a recipe with mango in it....I just HAD… Read More
2016-05-22 10:40
It has been a while since I did a guest post! Although I'm not as nervous this time round, I'm equally thrilled. This was something that I had anticipated so it gave me considerable time to… Read More
2016-05-15 02:26
At long last! I finally made it to the Tulip festival at Gardens by the Bay. Every year I get wind of this floral extravaganza only after the festival wraps up and I spend the next few days… Read More
2016-05-08 01:52
Happy Mother's Day!Youth fades; love dwindlesthe leaves of friendship witherA mother's unconditional love, outlives them all....To all you beautiful mommies out there....today is a day to be… Read More
2016-05-01 01:25
In a previous aloo paratha post, I have highlighted how making parathas doesn't come naturally to me. Being South Indian, parathas weren't among the staple fare at home so most of my experie… Read More
2016-04-22 02:10
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a historical tropical garden nestled in the heart of Singapore. This is an attraction I have visited multiple times yet I never get enough of it. Whenever we… Read More
2016-04-15 01:30
I'm in one of my healthy eating phases right now. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I go through these 'episodes' twice or thrice a year. During this time you see the mor… Read More
2016-04-08 14:18
OMG! The day has finally come when my blog is graced by a salad recipe! *pats self on the back* What took so long, you ask? I consider salads to be blah and I don't do blah. It is… Read More
2016-04-08 01:44
OMG! The day has finally come when my blog is graced by a salad recipe! *pats self on the back* What took so long, you ask? I consider salads to be blah and I don't do blah. It is… Read More
2016-04-01 03:51
Hello there readers! So judging by the title of this post and the changed appearance of the blog, it is kinda obvious what this post is about right? Makeovers are refreshing! No, I didn… Read More
2016-03-25 03:01
It's been close to two years since my last book review. TWO (ALMOST) FULL YEARS! The last review was when I was pregnant, basking in blissful tranquility until two pint-sized dynamites enter… Read More
2016-03-18 01:23
Most home bakers have a tried and tested recipe for banana bread either passed to them from family or friends or else a self-discovered favourite recipe from the sea of recipes out there. Ev… Read More
2016-03-11 01:23
"Eat Green, Feel Good"That's the catchy motto behind GreenDot, a chain of vegetarian restaurants in Singapore that offers affordable vegetarian fare. GreenDot was born out of the desire to c… Read More
2016-03-07 08:59
There is absolutely no history to this dish so I'm not going to launch into elaborate storytelling. I made it, we liked it and BAM! It's on the blog!Actually, wait....there is a little more… Read More
2016-03-05 14:37
Me and my husband have been married for a decade today. WOW. I swear it doesn’t seem that long! I never doubted we’d make it this far. I was only 23 when I got married and w… Read More
2016-02-28 01:55
I'm back with this segment! If you have no idea what this is about, then I suggest you check out my first series that I posted last year ☺I've been busy with guests from India sin… Read More
2016-02-20 13:02
The first thing that popped into my head when I heard the name 'Shakshuka' was the image of a diabolical Bollywood villain sneezing violently! Lame jokes apart, I had bookmarked a recipe for… Read More
2016-02-20 12:51
It was somewhere around the middle of last year that I started obsessing about making a galette. It took this long to finally happen! My original plan was for a heirloom tomato galette becau… Read More
2016-02-19 03:44
The medium of television has given us some gems in the form of tv shows over the years. Many of the modern dramas can easily rival Hollywood's best releases in terms of their immersive and c… Read More
2016-02-12 01:25
Yes I'm aware of the fact that Valentine's Day is two days away but I posted this dessert today to lend a helping hand to those who haven't yet decided on what sweet treat to whip up for tha… Read More
2016-02-09 14:39
One of the first travel posts I published on the blog detailed the various tourist attractions within Singapore. However, after that post was published, several more tourist attractions spru… Read More
2016-02-05 02:12
So if you have been following my blog, you would know that my husband and I recently completed 10 years of togetherness as a married couple. To celebrate this milestone, we were looking to e… Read More
2016-01-28 03:14
Neer dosa which literally translates to 'water dosa' is a crêpe prepared from rice batter. It is a South-Indian breakfast dish. Neer dosa is a delicacy from the Tulu nadu region i… Read More
2016-01-19 05:30
Christmas is in the air! Unfortunately where I'm at right now, a lot more is in the air and water and heaven knows where else. All of us at home recently fell prey to a nasty stomach bug (wh… Read More
2016-01-15 08:06
So my extended India trip has finally come to an end. After being amidst close family and friends for so long, we are back to being a family of four in Singapore. It is a bittersweet feeling… Read More
2016-01-01 17:21
iHappy New Year!The year 2015 was a memorable one for me for a host of reasons. On the personal front, it bestowed a melange of happy occasions, treasured memories, character-building challe… Read More
2015-12-23 05:50
Okay so before you roll your eyes at me for featuring a 'chai' (tea) recipe, please hear me out. Not everyone can make a decent cup of tea (and note that I'm strictly talking about the India… Read More
2015-12-08 17:36
When I knew that I was going to be in India for well over two months at the end of the year, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to prepare enough draft posts to keep the blog going. So, I… Read More
2015-12-08 06:18
My little girls turn ONE today! On this special day, I am sharing with you some photos from their birthday party and my thoughts on the year gone by.There are few occasions more monumental i… Read More
2015-12-01 05:07
I said I would do a photo gallery featuring my little girls didn't I? Well, here it is! I thought what better time to publish this post then soon after their first birthday. I didn't wa… Read More
2015-11-24 05:15
Eggplant also known as brinjal, aubergine or baingan in hindi is the gorgeous shiny purple-skinned vegetable that is familiar to most of us. Eggplants are used commonly in Indian cooking. As… Read More
2015-11-17 04:45
Something interesting arrived in the mail a few weeks ago!
I was fortunate to receive a Swiss-made customised gift package from StickerKid, a company dealing with unique and premium qu… Read More
2015-11-03 01:16
As you read this post, I will be rushing around my home like a headless chicken trying to get everything packed and sorted in time for my trip to India. This is going to be a longer-than-usu… Read More
2015-11-02 06:10
Invited ReviewLast week, the good folks at Caruso Italian Restaurant and Bar extended a kind invitation to sample their lunch menu. Italian cuisine is my most favourite International cuisine… Read More
2015-10-08 11:53
I'm an aunt! Whoop!I mean, my cousins have kids and all so technically I was already an aunt but it is the first time I have become an aunt from a birth in my immediate family. My little sis… Read More
2015-10-01 03:38
This post has been on the cards for ages. Garden's by the Bay is a nature park located in central Singapore adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The sprawling garden is an integral part of a st… Read More
2015-10-01 03:20
My in-laws were in town for about 3 weeks last month. They had a wonderful time with the kids while I caught a much needed break. We couldn't venture out as much as we would have liked to (c… Read More
2015-09-08 02:41
I had been to Jason's - The Gourmet Grocer at Ion Orchard recently. I love going to speciality grocery stores to ogle at what they have to offer (especially in the fruit and veg section). Th… Read More
2015-09-03 02:51
From where I come from, we have what we call a 'uppu-huli-khara' dosa which literally translates to salt-sour-spicy dosa that is a breakfast staple. It is made by grinding raw rice along wit… Read More
2015-08-14 16:35
My baking ventures have been going rather well lately (if I do say so myself!). Last month, I baked bread bowls for a soup (featured previously) which unexpectedly turned out to be a winner… Read More
2015-08-08 07:14
A few weeks ago, I was getting a little weary of the same routine I go through every day and picked up my camera and started shooting random things around my home. There are a few corners of… Read More
2015-08-04 06:50
I have been contemplating the inclusion of a new segment called 'A Few of My Favourite Things' on the blog for over a year now. I kept procrastinating all this while but finally decided it w… Read More
2015-07-31 16:13
I said I would be back with the Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat recipe and here it is! See....I keep my word, don't I? If you read my previous recipe post on Quick and Easy Bread… Read More
2015-07-24 16:21
Its been ages since I posted a restaurant review. The restaurant reviews on my blog garner a decent number of hits so it is something I need to feature more often! Unfortunately, we have dra… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I dedicate this post to my beloved paternal grandmother who passed away last month. She was the warmest, kindest, liveliest and most hospitable woman I have ever known and I consider it a pr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
So I've been MIA for a few days now haven't I? It wasn't intentional really. I have so many recipe drafts ready which can keep my blog going without having me breaking into a cold sweat. But… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Winning will make you famous.Losing means certain death.May the odds ever be in your favour -The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne C… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Before I dive head-first into my book review, please allow me to ramble for a bit. I'm going to be relying on my drafts folder to keep my blog afloat for the next few weeks. We've had a sudd… Read More
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