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spring is late, maybe?

The first time we saw one of those notices, we thought someone had got the seasons seriously wrong. But they can be seen at several food markets. But who says spring has to happen around april? The chinese new year … Continue reading

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cooking gobbling germans

Eating while travelling is a great thing  – but learning how to cook the local dishes is even better. In Singapore there is unique institution that combines several fine ideas. Stay-at-home-moms or elderly ladies have a hard time getting back … Continue reading

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lucky numbers

This is something we had already noticed in Hong Kong: You can buy a cellular phone at a market stall, but you pay extra for the number. And how much you pay depends on whether it is a lucky number … Continue reading

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durian

If there is one fruit that people either love or hate it’s the durian. It is large and green and prickly and the inside is orange to a whitish yellow. The market stalls selling it never lack customers. It tastes … Continue reading

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chinese pastries

It was still a little too early for dinner but there was room for some sweet treats, so we decided to try Tong Heng on South Bridge Rd and sample the famous egg tarts. We were not quite sure what … Continue reading

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the moon festival

This year’s mid autumn festival was expected to be special. Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and that should reflect in every Singaporean custom. On the peak day of the celebration, a lantern parade was organized, to be followed … Continue reading

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the deep

We visited the Artscience Museum to see the exhibition ‘The Deep’. This is a collection of extremely rare specimen of deep sea creatures, accompanied by amazing images and films. There was no light apart from the colourful images and the … Continue reading

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foreign supermarkets

We like to check out the supermarkets when we visit a new place. Familiar food items might turn out to be rare and expensive specialties. On the other hand, we find fruit and vegetables and other condiments that are new … Continue reading

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selfie with lantern

At the peak of the mid autumn festivities, Singaporeans walked the streets of Chinatown with paper lanterns. Some of them they had fashioned and painted themselves, others were the common kind you find in the shops. It was fun to … Continue reading

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mooncakes!

With the mid autumn festival comes a special food: mooncakes. They all look pretty, they are filled with various ingredients (often lotus paste and salted egg yolk) and there have even been competitions among the chefs who would create the … Continue reading

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