I remember thinking, just before I started, that it can’t possibly be that difficult to pour steamed milk into espresso to make simple shapes. All I’d need was a steady hand and consistent movements, right?
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Homemade breakfast oat bar recipe
We used to buy ready-made breakfast bars from the supermarket, but our preferred brand changed their recipe and it no longer suited our tastes. Instead of trying out other commercially-available alternatives, The Wife decided to make her own.
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The frozen oden at Don Don Donki is actually quite nice
If you happen to come across the petite Kibun Oden Set in Donki’s freezers, you might want to give it a try. Because good things do come in small packages, and it’s especially true in this case.
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Finding decent tempura in Singapore at Tendon Kohaku
Our two recent attempts at finding good tempura in Singapore have been somewhat disappointing. We decided to give it one last try at Tendon Kohaku before abandoning our search completely. It looks like third time’s the charm.
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I’m seriously tempted by Nylon Coffee’s monthly filter subscription
The subscription coffees are usually posted on their Instagram page upon release, and recent ones from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya and Honduras look quite interesting and attractive. Both The Wife and I would have particularly enjoyed the Ethiopia Kedir Bali that was offered earlier this January.
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Eight different Aomori apples from Don Don Donki
I know that fruits are good for me, but I don’t particularly enjoy eating them. There are some that I tolerate, and will grudgingly have. Apples are one of those.
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Surprise high tea delivery all the way from San Francisco
We took our time enjoying each piece, alternating between the sweet eclairs and the savoury snacks. I could tell that The Wife really enjoyed receiving the lovely surprise birthday gift. I, on the other hand, also enjoyed being the innocent bystander who got to share it with her.
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One year of V60 coffee with freshly roasted beans from local roasters
During the past year, we sampled widely across various country origins, coffee varietals and processing methods. Here’s what we found after trying 33 different coffees from 9 local Singaporean roasters.
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The amazing cost performance of fresh fish from Don Don Donki
Next time you visit your favourite Don Don Donki outlet, why not buy some kampachi kama, buri fillet and salmon fin and whip up some simple Japanese dishes at home? Both your stomach, and your wallet, will thank you for it.
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Easy home cooking with ginger flower dressing and other local sauces from The Halia
The first dish The Wife made was a salad. Well, sort of. Just take some tender okra, steam them for 10 minutes, leave to cool and then drizzle on the dressing. That’s it, easy peasy.
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