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 The Orchid is the National flower of Singapore yet we see the usurpation of the decorative Bougainvillea’s on just about every avenue. On Street 52, Bukit Batok, a primary school had specifically chosen to cultivate a collection of bougainvillea varieties, protected from prying fingers. As soon as you enter the gates, you are greeted with the purple, ‘Barbara Karst’ and the yellow ‘Lady Mary Bearing’. … Continue reading Cultivation of Flowers and Fruit on Street 52
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
By Mildred Jones You could hear the beat of the calypso drum and the soca, taste the salty air and be transported to a fete or a chutney brass. The infusion of the vibrant cosmopolitan mix of French, Spanish, English, African and Indian influences is reflected in the décor and in the food in The Lime House. It serves authentic Caribbean in the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown. … Continue reading Lime House
By Mildred Jones Treat yourself to the tantalising fare of Indian cuisine and savor the symphony of dishes created to romanticize your taste buds at The Curry Culture. Discover the trove of finest ingredients, nestled at the back of cuppage terrace. The alfresco dining gives you an appreciation of a slower pace of life and the spacious settings is just right for another lazy afternoon … Continue reading The Curry Culture
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