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2023-05-26 14:45
We always knew this day was coming. What started off as a brief stint in Singapore unbelievably stretched into 17 years. Never in my wildest dreams had I envisioned that this tiny island wou… Read More
2023-03-14 05:19
Product ReviewI went through a smoothie bowl phase a few years ago. I probably jumped on the trend thanks to Instagram what with all the colorful smoothie bowl images constantly flooding my… Read More
2023-02-22 17:06
My apologies for not posting regularly on the blog since the start of the year. I have been in India since the first week of February and having done a fair bit of local travel, I have not h… Read More
2023-01-18 06:46
Let me start by saying that I do not typically gravitate towards the non-fiction genre of books as some of you might already be aware. A good story is what spurred my childhood love of readi… Read More
2023-01-12 03:20
Wishing all my readers a very Happy New Year 2023 💥 May the new year bring happiness, peace and prosperity. This is going to be a big year for my family. We have lots of changes… Read More
2022-12-25 06:53
Fort Canning Park is an iconic hilltop landmark in Singapore which has witnessed many of the island's historical milestones.The park dates back to when Malay royalty once ruled in medieval t… Read More
2022-12-14 10:52
It's high time for a salad recipe methinks 😁You all know what goes on during the year-end holidays right? You take off from work, go places, meet friends and family, cook up a storm… Read More
2022-12-06 03:32
Hello December! I'm so glad you are here 🎄🎅 Typically, I can't wait to get out of Singapore as soon as December rolls around. But this year, I'm happy and content to be right… Read More
2022-11-30 13:00
The Secret Life of Bees is a historical fiction novel by American author Sue Monk Kidd. An angsty white teenager with a tragic backstory learns about self-acceptance and forgiveness wit… Read More
2022-11-27 12:26
Today's blog post is from a family outing that we went on MONTHS ago. It was my intention to post it soon after but that clearly didn't happen 😬 From a personal perspective, I'd say… Read More
2022-11-19 08:39
I've been MIA for a short while because my social calendar in the first half of November was all over the place. It is only this weekend that I've managed to find my bearings and the first t… Read More
2022-10-31 08:55
After ages, I'm so glad to finally bring you a travel-related post. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel had been out of the picture for so long that I had forgotten what it even felt like… Read More
2022-10-23 13:14
As is fairly typical with me, I've kept all my Deepavali preparation to the last minute 😛 Somehow this always happens unlike with Christmas where I plan, prep and execute tasks/activ… Read More
2022-10-08 13:05
According to my carefully considered blogging schedule, for the first post of October, I was supposed to feature a recipe post. Unfortunately for me, cooking has taken a backseat and it'll b… Read More
2022-09-30 17:41
In May of this year, I turned 40. Yikes! I probably would have been a bit bummed about it save for the fact that the two very important people who brought me into the world, thus enabling me… Read More
2022-09-23 09:02
I'm not sure if I have mentioned this before on the blog but I have a Singapore restaurant bucket list (that keeps growing longer every now and then) to make sure I always have a good venue… Read More
2022-09-12 01:45
At the start of this year, I prepared a rough schedule of blog posts all the way until December. The reason I did this in advance is because I knew that if I didn't have a well thought out p… Read More
2022-08-27 01:48
I had selected a different book review to appear on the blog this week. The draft had been ready for months and all I had to do was hit the publish button. But having finished the highly-acc… Read More
2022-08-20 06:44
The first time we took our children to the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, it was closed. It happened to be a Monday and we didn't realize that the garden was closed on that particular… Read More
2022-08-07 14:27
I have a fantastic recipe for you today which I'm sure you will love! This recipe is the result of my having attended a Turkish cooking class which I have been doing on a fairly regular basi… Read More
2022-07-25 13:07
It is a well established fact among my family members (both immediate and extended) that I love to cook and try new recipes all the time. So when someone from my family comes across an inter… Read More
2022-07-15 16:12
To celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary early this January, my husband and I chose a restaurant that we had been meaning to check out for the longest time. I still have a long list of rest… Read More
2022-07-05 14:52
We are halfway into 2022 and I have finished reading 16 books folks. I'd say that is pretty good by my standards! I have been stuck on One Hundred Years of Solitude by Colombian author Gabri… Read More
2022-06-22 13:59
This post came about quite unexpectedly. The twins and I made these Dulce De Leche Cupcakes for Father's Day last weekend and it was quite the success. I foresee making them a lot more often… Read More
2022-06-13 13:14
I have not one, not two but FOUR recipe for you guys today! All these recipes have been long overdue so I thought I'd put them all together in one post under the culinary umbrella of Meze or… Read More
2022-06-07 05:27
Two years of stifling restrictions that we have all endured, courtesy of the global pandemic has altered our perspective on a lot of things that we do in our daily lives. This year, wh… Read More
2022-05-26 14:41
Despite Singapore being a tiny island, I seldom travel to the eastern part of the country. Since I live and work in the west, and most of my friends and family live around the area, that is… Read More
2022-05-20 01:38
I have a very good reason for being MIA on this space you guys. The past one month has been much more busier than usual on the work front. With an important deadline looming ahead, it is lik… Read More
2022-05-01 23:53
This one was on my 'To-Read' list for so long! I'm glad I finally got around to it 😊The Kite Runner is the first novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini and was published in… Read More
2022-04-25 12:41
Product ReviewI have been using an air purifier from Cosmo in the children's bedroom for more than a year now. It has worked well for us and I couldn't be more satisfied with it. With the pa… Read More
2022-04-19 02:15
In Partnership with Two HerbsI have confessed on the blog before - I am woefully negligent when it comes to taking care of my hair and skin. I am certainly not proud of it and I wish I had i… Read More
2022-04-10 08:32
It is that time of year again! Yay 🥭You ask any Indian what their favourite fruit is and chances are, the most common answer will be mango. It is no different with us! We got the fir… Read More
2022-04-02 15:05
The first time I visited Seletar Aerospace Park was in the golden ages i.e. before the Covid-19 pandemic 😆 My twins were on the brink of turning five at the time and they were the re… Read More
2022-03-15 01:56
My second read of 2022 which I finished in a matter of few days. I find good fiction very hard to resist! Where the Crawdads Sing is a 2018 novel by American author and retired wildlife… Read More
2022-03-07 02:19
I've been stuck at home with way too much time on my hands which is the reason this blog post came about. If that sounds like a good thing....erm, well....not exactly 😐You see, the t… Read More
2022-03-01 00:10
My seven-year old twin daughters love doing art projects. They delve into it at will and enjoy dabbling in different mediums. It is something that I wholeheartedly encourage because it not o… Read More
2022-02-23 04:00
Last year in October, I planned to meet up with one of my close friends for drinks and dinner. For the venue, we chose Super Loco, a Mexican-inspired 'Cocina Y bar' resonating a fun, festive… Read More
2022-02-12 06:53
I am bringing you guys a really nice recipe just in time for Valentine's Day 💗To be honest, I didn't actually make this Nutella Swirl Banana Bread for Valentine's Day. I made it over… Read More
2022-02-07 08:02
My reading goal for last year was to complete 20 books which I had naively presumed to be a realistic target. I had a great start and made promising headway but my reading pace began to slac… Read More
2022-02-01 02:16
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone celebrating! May the Year of the Tiger bring you and your loves ones joy, hope and good fortune 🐯And now, with a (sorta) long weekend lazily str… Read More
2022-01-21 10:50
This post is extremely close to my heart because of my association with Nanyang Technological University (or NTU for short). Recently, in a desperate attempt to create more space on my… Read More
2022-01-10 05:10
With Sankranti/Pongal coming up soon, I'm starting the new year on a sweet note with a recipe for a traditional Indian dessert. My fervent hope is that despite whatever is/has been going on… Read More
2022-01-03 09:00
To all my readers - Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2022!It's true that the world has had a stressful year, two times in a row. In many parts of the world, the Covid-elated struggles are pe… Read More
2021-12-25 02:51
Two years too late but we are finally HOME for the holidays! 🇮🇳🏡 You know, I had mentally prepared myself that we would be spending the year-end holidays again i… Read More
2021-12-23 17:09
Hello and greetings from India 😊🙏 If you were wondering why I have been silent on the blog, now you know! I will be sharing more on my (rather unexpected) trip back home… Read More
2021-12-01 13:54
Judging by the number of views my posts on outdoor parks and gardens have been garnering in the past two years, it seems quite apparent to me that folks living in Singapore have really been… Read More
2021-11-24 13:30
I know it isn't even December yet but who else is excited for the holiday season? 🙋You know, I went ahead and planned an elaborate agenda for the year end holidays. But recently, all… Read More
2021-11-13 15:39
Last month, I met up with two of my dental school friends for dinner. One of them was leaving Singapore so it was a mini farewell of sorts. For the venue, we picked Lagnaa Barefoot Dining re… Read More
2021-11-03 08:02
Okay folks. I know this is very last minute. I really wanted to publish this blog post last weekend but I just wasn't able to. Well, better late than never is what I'm going to say in manner… Read More
2021-10-20 02:26
You know I was going to title this post 'Fall or Autumn Special' but then I changed it because that term does not reflect the reality of those of us living in the tropics. Regrettably, we mi… Read More
2021-10-10 09:46
New park alert!I was so happy when I heard that Bukit Gombak park had opened to visitors. The area is not far from where we live and before the pandemic, we would frequent Home Team NS T-pla… Read More
2021-10-03 01:04
Product ReviewiCalling all Durian lovers in Singapore! Love it or hate it, durians are pretty hard to ignore aren't they? The King of Fruits typically floods the markets of Singapore be… Read More
2021-09-21 05:46
This historical fiction novel has been on my Goodreads 'To read' list for a while. I'm so glad that I finally got around to reading it. Once I started it, I finished it in two days straight!… Read More
2021-09-12 08:51
For almost one and a half years, courtesy of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to meet our friends in a way that adheres to the changing social gathering mandate. I am the kind who is ever… Read More
2021-09-01 12:24
You know, even though I frequently complain about living in the tropics because of how hot is ALWAYS is, I do see the many advantages. For starters, we can perpetually live in comfy cotton t… Read More
2021-08-22 07:46
Hello y'all! I hope you have all been staying safe and in good health. Today I'm bringing you a recipe that has been in my drafts folder for a gratuitously long time! I had optimi… Read More
2021-08-12 02:41
The wretched Covid-19 pandemic has ensured that we all stay put right where we are, hasn't it? With travel out of the picture for the paaassssttt.....how many months has it been now? (feels… Read More
2021-08-06 04:31
I know I've mentioned this before but I'll reiterate for the benefit of any first time visitors to my blog. I have taken packed lunch boxes all of my life right from primary school through c… Read More
2021-07-21 14:37
Call me a weirdo but I love cookies much more than cake or ice-cream. Seriously!That said, as much as I like cookies, I don't really eat store-bought cookies very often. It is fairly obvious… Read More
2021-07-19 07:48
I scrolled through the completed draft of this book review and pondered for a second if the length of the review was too short. And then I realized that I'm not reviewing multiple books in a… Read More
2021-07-10 04:51
So Covid-19 restrictions are easing in many countries across the world. You know what that means right? Social gatherings to resume! While travel still may not be a feasible option for many… Read More
2021-07-02 13:21
I'm bringing you yet another Indian savoury recipe to make up for the lack of this category of recipes in the past year 😊Hara bhara kababs are one of my most favourite Indian snack!… Read More
2021-06-25 08:28
January 2020. That is when we saw our family in India last. It has been more than one and a half years since we hugged them with the promise of visiting them again soon, completely unaware o… Read More
2021-06-13 23:53
In my mid-teens, I graduated from Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys to John Grisham novels completely bypassing the Mills & Boon phase that most of my friends were into at the time. There wa… Read More
2021-06-07 02:52
Lately, I find myself obsessed with orzo pasta. So much so that I think it may just be my current favourite pasta 😊In our kitchen, we tend to use different types of pasta for specifi… Read More
2021-06-01 02:42
This is a restaurant I have been meaning to check out for the longest time! I'm so glad I finally managed to cross it off my list (which I obviously did before the Phase 2 Heightened Alert C… Read More
2021-05-18 00:21
So we are back in an 'almost-lockdown' state due to the rising Covid-19 cases in Singapore and the emergence of nasty variants of the virus. I had been dreading this for a long time but knew… Read More
2021-05-13 08:04
The other day I was going through some of my old blog posts (I have plenty of *cringe* moments when I do this!) and I realized that I have completely abandoned a segment of the blog that I h… Read More
2021-05-10 07:45
I have been wholeheartedly invested in a book series based on historical fiction since the start of 2021. Before that, if anyone had asked me if I would read a massive book about buildi… Read More
2021-05-01 09:39
Raise your hand if you had a lot of hope for 2021 and thought the worst was behind us? 🙋I notice that I turn to cooking or baking when my mind is troubled. I did a lot of it during t… Read More
2021-04-20 05:21
Summers are for mangoes and nostalgia!It is mango season and for my family, this is a HUGE deal. I have extensively chronicled both mine and my family's love for this tropical fruit in previ… Read More
2021-04-12 23:57
I'm pretty sure I've already outlined my 6-year old twins' fascination with going to the beach. If I start any sentence with "what should we do this weekend?", the answer will inevitably be… Read More
2021-04-04 01:24
Invited ReviewI was recently invited by Maison 21G (Singapore) to attend a haute perfumery workshop at their Duxton flagship boutique. I love perfume and use it on a daily basis so the idea… Read More
2021-03-27 09:57
So, if you have been following me on Instagram, you will know that I am very much into packing my children’s lunch boxes. It is something I really enjoy doing so I don’t find it… Read More
2021-03-21 09:42
My first tryst with bubble tea was many years ago when my local friends introduced me to this delightful drink. I clearly remember thinking how marvellous it was! During a holiday to Taiwan… Read More
2021-03-13 16:15
I used to live in Yio Chu Kang when I first arrived in Singapore many years ago. Everytime I would take the train from Yio Chu Kang to Yishun, I would always glance outside the window and ad… Read More
2021-02-27 11:03
I have been wholeheartedly invested in a book series based on historical fiction since the start of 2021. Before that, if anyone had asked me if I would read a book about building a cathedra… Read More
2021-02-16 15:42
I would have really liked to bring you a recipe post for Valentine's Day like I've done the past several years but I've been so insanely busy on the workfront that I simply wasn't able to. E… Read More
2021-01-30 11:39
I had absolutely no plans of doing this review but I feel like good things ought to be shared so here it is!Recently, we had to go to Coronation Shopping Plaza in the Bukit Timah area. At th… Read More
2021-01-23 14:54
I wish I would have done this post in the pre-Covid era (is that a regular term now?). With more adults working from home, the need of a packed lunch is probably at an all-time low. This pos… Read More
2021-01-04 14:34
Wishing all my readers a Happy New Year 2021!What a year 2020 turned out to be! It was stressful on so many levels and unforgettable (not in a good way) for most people but it was also an un… Read More
2020-12-24 09:43
Product ReviewMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Nuts are one of nature's most amazing gifts. They are tasty, convenient and can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets ranging from keto to vegan… Read More
2020-12-21 15:19
For me, December in Singapore is always the perfect time to catch up with friends. I have a few groups of friends that I usually get to meet only once or twice a year due to our busy schedul… Read More
2020-12-13 08:14
Who else finds themselves humming Jingle Bells for a large part of the day? 🙋 December is truly a magical month and despite this year being the way it has been, the inherent fes… Read More
2020-12-03 17:20
Last Saturday, we planned to take the kids cycling. A few months ago, we visited Lower Peirce Reservoir Park for the very first time and we absolutely loved it! This time we thought we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-11-23 05:00
I know I've said in the past that I thought staycations are lame. Well, over time, I have changed my opinion and now I think a staycation is a great way to refresh and recharge without the h… Read More
2020-11-10 13:45
This is probably going to be the shortest birthday letter to my twins and the last one (I know I hinted at that last year as well but this time I really mean it 😄 ). I know I te… Read More
2020-11-01 10:55
Another restaurant I've been wanting to check-out for a long time. Finally crossed it off my list!It was time to meet up with a dear friend who also happens to be my go-to partner when I go… Read More
2020-10-26 07:50
The festive season is here and it is helping to dissipate some of the gloom that has descended on us since the start of the year. Navaratri (Sanskrit: Nine nights) is a multifaceted Hin… Read More
2020-10-12 12:46
Product ReviewIf you know me personally, you would probably be aware that both I and my husband are sticklers for cleanliness and hygiene. It is an area of our lifestyle where we do not comp… Read More
2020-09-30 15:21
I have been blogging for a decade and have 370+ blog posts to my credit. Believe me when I tell you that this post has been the most time-consuming one (10 months to be exact) so far!I… Read More
2020-09-23 04:36
Today, let's talk savoury pies!So, when you hear of Shepherd's Pie, the image that conjures in your mind will probably be of a savoury meat-based pie and you would indeed be correct. This hu… Read More
2020-09-16 01:54
Review + Recipe + GiveawayFruits are nature's bounty that can fulfill our sweet cravings. Fruits are naturally low in fat, calories and contain key nutrients that are beneficial for health… Read More
2020-09-12 04:56
Media InviteIf you have been following my blog, you may have seen an older and extensive blog post on Madame Tussauds Singapore. I have been to the iconic wax museum several times - mostly w… Read More
2020-09-03 06:13
In the age of social media and food trends, I would be surprised if you haven't heard of Açaí. You may have come across images of the vibrant purple smoothie bowls laden with a… Read More
2020-08-29 06:12
Guest Post"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instill a love of learning" - Brad Henry LoveMany of us may have been fortunate enough to experience the influence… Read More
2020-08-26 01:30
To be very honest, I am not someone who pays a lot of attention to my appearance. I limit self-care to exercising (as often as I can), eating nutritious food, being organized and safeguardin… Read More
2020-08-23 07:19
I would have loved to bring you this Indian dessert in time for Ganesh Chaturthi but clearly, I wasn't able to. Never mind. Deepavali isn't too far away! 😛For those of you who follow… Read More
2020-08-14 16:44
Invited ReviewAlthough I am not a Pinterest mom by any stretch of imagination, I do encourage my almost-six year old twin daughters to dabble in arts and crafts every now and then. They enjo… Read More
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