In my first few months in Singapore, I met a beautiful Malaysian Chinese lady. That is when I was introduced to the word: Peranakan. She is a Peranakan. Based on Wikipedia, Peranakan refers to the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to Malaysia and Singapore. They are also referred to as Baba-Nyonya. Many were the elites of Singapore. Most have lived for generations along the straits of Malacca. They are known to be good cooks hence, the Peranakan cuisine came about. I was always … [Read more...]
A MIDWEEK FUN AT MAISON IKKOKU BAR: A BESPOKE BAR FOR THE URBANITES
Last few weeks ago, it was in the middle of the week and I am stressed out. Work was piling up, mommies duties are calling and life in general was on the way of everything. I needed a pause on everything, even for one night. I coerced my husband in a one-night of breaking the rules and do something fun. He indulge me in my midweek fun. I don't want to do something absolutely crazy, just some fun to shake off my stressful week. And of course, nothing permanent. No tattoos. (just yet!) So, I … [Read more...]
HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN: SINGAPORE’S FIRST TONKATSU SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
My hubby and I are always in a search for good Japanese restaurants in Singapore. We are such fans of the Japanese cuisine. So we jumped at the chance of going to Serangoon Gardens to check out Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen. Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen in myVillage in Serangoon Gardens. My hubby and I were greeted "Hajimemashite" when we came in. I later learned it means, "Nice to meet you” or “beginning”. I realized that is where the restaurant name came from. The restaurant has a modern and … [Read more...]
THEASIANPARENTS BABY BASH
One sunny Saturday, my 2 kids (a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old), my hubby and I headed to Bove by Spring Maternity at Suntec City Mall to attend TheAsianParent Baby Bash. We were happy to be invited and meet with fellow mommies & daddies with their adorable babies. TheAsianParent is a leading online parenting magazine that helps parents and parent-to-be raised happy and confident kids. It is available in 8 countries and in 8 languages: English, Malay, Thai, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, … [Read more...]
DBS SPARKS NEW BEGINNINGS & SOCIAL INNOVATION
I have recently become very interested in anything that has to do with innovation and creative thinking after being expose to my new job. So I got excited when I was invited by DBS to be one of the bloggers to view the DBS Sparks Episode 6: New Beginnings. DBS or The Development Bank of Singapore Limited is a multinational bank and a leading company on banking & finance in Singapore that supports innovation and champions in social entrepreneurship. I am a happy client of DBS for years and … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINER APP 2017 and CHEERS APP LAUNCH PARTY
A few weeks ago, my blogger friends and I went to party with other bloggers to celebrate the Launch of Entertainer Singapore 2017 App as well as the Cheers App at Gravity Bar. Let me tell you more about the Entertainer App and Cheers App. The Entertainer Singapore 2017 product is a wonderful app packed with more than 1,700 Buy One Get One Free Offers for hotels, restaurants, cafes, attractions, leisure activities, spas, fitness and retail. The app retails price at $125. I have been using … [Read more...]