August 31, 2014
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Today I discovered the delight of making caramalised pecans! Ah, the joy of seeing maple syrup gurgling like molten gold, coating pecans that are flavoured with dashes of cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Together with melted butter, the aroma … Continue reading
August 29, 2014
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Bittersweet moment: got onto Editor’s Picks again for a sad six-word memoir.
August 26, 2014
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For me, there’s something very comforting about French toast because it reminds me of the times my sis and I used to help our mum make it as kids for breakfast on occasional weekends. We used to help whisk the … Continue reading
August 22, 2014
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August 20, 2014
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This review of the book Imaginary Friends by Singaporean author Melanie Lee is a long overdue one and I do apologise to my friend Melanie for the delay! Imaginary Friends is her first collection of short stories that’s been published … Continue reading
August 17, 2014
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Setting foot in the Norwegian fjords is like being transported to some fairytale land. Sailing into the calm waters of the fjords, you could almost imagine seeing sprites and elves springing up to greet you and fairies welcoming you to this magical land with a melodious tune. These … Continue reading
August 14, 2014
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I hate crowds and I do my best to stay away from them. Snapped this picture of Central’s Pier 10 – another favourite lunch spot of mine – as I thought the roof beams and columns of the pier, together … Continue reading
August 12, 2014
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I loved Bergen, a scenic port city on the southwest coast of Norway. The row of houses in the middle row are the Hanseatic buildings of Bryggen (Norwegian for quay), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These used to be warehouses … Continue reading
August 10, 2014
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So according to this article in The Guardian’s fashion blog, freckles are now THE thing to have adorning the face. Cosmetic lines have even started to sell freckle pencils for women who want to apply fake freckles on their face. As … Continue reading
August 9, 2014
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This is home truly, where I know I must beWhere my dreams wait for me, where the river always flowsThis is home surely, as my senses tell meThis is where I won’t be alone, for this is where I know … Continue reading