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By Mildred Jones Anyone would tell you that food was extremely scarce during the Japanese occupation of Singapore and Malaya. People were desperate and sourced for food wherever they could find it. Mak Cik Minah was a royal midwife, married to Pak Abu Bakar from Kedah and they reared chickens in Alor Merah and sold them in Kuala Lumpur. On one fateful day, Pak Abu took a train … Continue reading A story of the ‘Ubi Kayu’ and the War
By Mildred Jones This lovely quaint restaurant is located on the jetty at Woodlands Waterfront with a great view of Johore, Malaysia amidst a beautiful park. With the ocean waters sparkling in front of the restaurant, watch the ships come in the evenings, all lighted up in grandeur or take a stroll along the jetty and enjoy the sea breeze where you will surely find romantic … Continue reading Rasa Istimewa Woodlands Beachfront Restaurant
By Mildred Jones This bar is located on the 4th floor of Grand Park Hotel. It seems to be the local haunt for those looking for affordable drinks and company. It is a vibrant, energetic environment at the heart of Orchard Road. It offers its well-known Veuve Clicquot signature cocktails, a sparkling champagne from France, sweet in variety and specifically used to mix in cocktails. … Continue reading Bar Canary
By Mildred Jones The tradition for Afternoon Tea dates back to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century. The story is told that, serving dinner as late as 9:00 pm left the Duchess hungry. To stave off the hunger pangs, she would ask for tea, bread, and cakes to be brought to her. The habit soon developed into a custom and … Continue reading Strawberry Jam, Scones and an Invitation to Tea
By Mildred Jones Osteria Art is located at One Raffles, south of the mouth of the Singapore River. Raffles Place was developed from 1823 to 1824 into a prominent commercial area. Established around what was known as the commercial square used to be two storey buildings (sometimes four storeys in height) that housed merchants, banks and trading companies. Osteria Art, itself, has a unique interior … Continue reading Osteria Art
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