Singapore: Chilli and Black Pepper Crab

You can find crabs in many parts of the world. But Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab? No where better to find it than in Singapore! According to Wikipedia, the chilli crab was created in 1950 in Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant. Now, I never knew that it originated from there! 9 years later, the black pepper crab was born in Long Beach seafood restaurant.You may think that KFC's chicken is finger lickin' good. Let me tell you what finger lickin' good...

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Pancakes

The lack of updates is due to impending doom to such a thing called exams.Nonetheless, here's a recipe on pancakes. I used to buy the mix from boxes, until I realised that it doesn't require much effort to make pancakes. Pancakes can be eaten as breakfast, as brunch, or as dessert. Just remember to down it with plenty of maple syrup!Nothing speaks of happiness more than the blissful combination of fluffy pancakes and tonnes of maple syrup! (I know...

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Mont Royal (Montreal)

Mont Royal in Montreal- Left my footprints there in the mud. It was raining heavily the day I was there. Armed with an umbrella which was too weak to withstand the winds. But it was a pretty quick climb, with a great view of the place, even though it was raining. Sometimes, you don't need the most perfect of views in order to get a perfect view. It's all in the mind.The Road not Taken (Robert Frost)Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I...

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Coolidge Corner (Boston)

They say, the grass on the other side is greener.I say, the skies on the other side are bluer.This is Coolidge Corner, a place that's not at all like downtown. But just so homely. Lots of eateries, shops selling random knick knacks, and just good ol' Trader Joes and all their organic food!...

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Jean-Talon Market (Montreal)

Here's the Jean-Talon Market in Montreal. I vaguely remember how it was so nice to walk alone in this market which was largely quiet because it was a weekday evening. Just the fruit stalls and the flower stalls were open. So tranquil, so perfect. This world saturated in shades of grey need to be infused with some colour....

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Trattoria Lafiandra

Well, the Restaurant Week in Singapore was a bit of a letdown overall. There's always a basis for comparison. And here, I'm comparing it to the Restaurant Week in Boston, where I chomped away at a few places, including Atlantic Fish Company, probably one of the best food I've eaten, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. If the standard of the food today I had at Trattoria Lafiandra today was anything to go by, it's still a long way to go for a...

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Novus Restaurant & Bar

The lack of updates have been partly due to the amount of crap load I have on my hands now. But anyway, since it's Restaurant Week, it's about time to try some good food. Novus is conveniently located in the National Museum, with a very cosy interior. I loved the effort put into the details of the decor of the restaurant- the black and white photographs, the mirrors, the lighting- perfect! So, this was the three-course meal that I decided...

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The Purple Pig (Chicago)

Courtesy of a friend's friend, we were brought to The Purple Pig in Chicago. Here's arguably one of the best eateries in Chicago. I'm not an adventurous eater and any kind of ingredients that sound like they shouldn't be together makes it feel like I shouldn't be eating it. But sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone paves the way for a new eating experience.Prosciutto Bread BallsPork Liver PateChicken Thigh Kebabs, Fried Smashed Potatoes &...

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Ice Cream Galore

4 tubs of these ice cream cost around the same as 1 tub in Singapore. Is that how you control the population from being fat? Long gone are the days I could grab a B&J on sale from the freezer at USD$2.99. *sad*...

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River Palace Chinese Restaurant

Let me get the facts out first: 1) This place is decently priced ($28.80 for ala carte buffet). 2) There are more misses than hits. 3) I don't like the bitter gourd look on the sever's face (He incidentally recommended bittergourd.)I know other reviews have stated that the service here is good. But on this day, I happen to get a very very bad server, who looked like we owed him $1000 for 10 years and snapped back "k" every time we told him something....

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The Brilliant Meteorological Station

On days like that, I just want to face palm and wish the meteorological station would come up with something better. I also can predict at 940 am that it's raining since 920 am? Plus, in Singapore, there's only rain and sun- 50% of getting it rig...

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