Date, but not Dead

By Kiana Koh Let’s start this off by saying that Singapore is really expensive. It is even more expensive when you’re young, in love and just looking to have some fun with your boyfriend/girlfriend without burning a big hole in your pocket! Hence, the title, ‘Date, but not dead.’ Because you know, the worst thing is not having any money living here (cue eye roll.) … Continue reading Date, but not Dead

Haw Par Villa: Welcome to Hell

By Kiana Koh No, seriously. Haw Par Villa is home to tons of creepy, gory statues and wax figures that educate visitors about Chinese culture. Haw Par Villa, or better known as the Tiger Balm Garden in its heyday, was built way back in 1937. It was built by Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, whose main intentions were to allow the … Continue reading Haw Par Villa: Welcome to Hell

Bubur Cha Cha, The Peranakan Dessert Recipe

By Janness Koh, I feel blessed to be in a country like Singapore where we get to try a great diversity of authentic food from different ethnic and dialect groups. It is no secret that Asian cuisines often uses a lot of coconut milk as an important ingredient in both main courses and dessert. This Burbur Cha Cha recipe is one of the most traditional … Continue reading Bubur Cha Cha, The Peranakan Dessert Recipe

True Blue Custard Pie

By Mildred Jones Blueberries are noted to provide a host of beneficial effects on the body. Studies in The Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology have proven that gallic rich foods like blueberries kill cancer cells without destroying healthy cells. It also supports digestion in favour of the members of the Actinobacteria Phylum in the gut and promotes circulation of the heart. It has a drastic … Continue reading True Blue Custard Pie