Okonomiyaki: The Japanese Pancake Recipe

I’m a huge fan of Japanese food and one of my favourites other than tako yaki, will be okonomiyaki, the Savoury japanese pancake! So one day, as I was browsing in Daiso, a Japan goods store where you can find anything you can think of at SGD $2 and I saw a packet of okonomiyaki flour mix. Continue reading Okonomiyaki: The Japanese Pancake Recipe

Rumah Bebe

By Mildred Jones This eastern cultural gem is nestled within the charm of Katong’s historical heritage sites. It in-houses the lost art of making the Peranakan, “Kasut Manek”, beaded slippers, worn by the Nonyas. It also showcases the traditional art forms of jewellery, porcelain, hand crafted handbags and embroidered kebayas. The descendants of the Baba Nonyas were said to come from the beginnings of the marriage … Continue reading Rumah Bebe

The Blue Bali

By Mildred Jones The Blue Bali is hidden in a relaxing and elegant setting in the recently nominated UNESCO heritage site of the Botanical Gardens. The Gardens most significant contribution was the introduction of the para rubber by Henry Ridley which grew into a main crop that changed the economic and social aspect of the region. Pavilions over the huts with throw on cushions accompanied with … Continue reading The Blue Bali

Journey to the West

By Kiana Koh I know, I know. Whenever someone brings up the west side of Singapore, it is usually accompanied with sniggers and doubts about it. Approach any teens here and ask them what are some popular venues, and you will get your fair share of Sentosa, Orchard and whatnots. With the new and popular Coney Island in Punggol, the crowd seems to be drifting … Continue reading Journey to the West