For many people, the main purpose in visiting Siem Reap is to see the great temples of Angkor. Hidden in the Cambodian jungle for centuries, the ruins of Angkor were discovered only in 1861. Does the sound of a “lost civilisation” appeal to you? It certainly exudes an element of...
Dear Sparklette friends, as I have promised you, here’s the travelogue of my 3-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Short as it was, I did fulfill my goal of visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, as well as indulge in some Khmer (pronounced k’mair) delicacies! Our direct...
Hi guys, I’m back from Cambodia! If you have been following me on twitter, you would know that I was in Siem Reap last weekend. While I slather moisturiser on my sunburned skin and admire the hundreds of photos taken on the trip, I thought I might share a lil’...
When it comes to seafood, one inevitably thinks of Clarke Quay or the East Coast. But here’s one seafood restaurant with a more unusual and less crowded location. Situated at the Grassroots’ Club in Yio Chu Kang, Naked Fish Shoppe is a local Western restaurant that serves a delectable range...
Recently when I heard that someone at work was ordering Madeleine’s original Portuguese egg tarts in bulk, I wasted no time in placing an order. It spared me from making the long journey to their tanjong katong location. And I got to bring home two full boxes of warm, custardy...
It took me quite a while, but recently I finally stumbled upon one of the many Astons Express outlets. The concept reminds me of the wildly popular Botak Jones, with the plethora of meat and grill offerings in a modest coffee shop setting. Yes, all the Astons Express outlets across...
A big meow to y’all! My name is snowy and I’m a 3-month-old Ragdoll kitten. I was born early this year and soon found myself in the loving care of my new Mommy Veron and her family. Right now I’m just the weight of three small apples, but one day...
tetsu, one of our favourite Japanese restaurants recently ramped up their menu with some brand new items. While our all-time favourites like the delicious dragon roll and the delightful kushi-style (skewer) tempura have been retained, we are delighted with many of the new dishes! Whether you prefer the raw taste...
Whoops! I almost forgot about this one. Our favourite ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is having its ever-popular free cone day today! It sure is nice to know that during such tough times, someone is still generously giving away freebies :) In case you’re wondering, Ben & Jerry’s does...
It may be less than a month old, but the business at benten café is already flourishing. If the sound of yaki soba or grilled chicken steaks makes you salivate, mark down this place in your “list of restaurants to check out”. The prices are affordable and portions huge too!...
