27 Jul 2026 – FullertonHotel Courtyard Afternoon Tea
Fri: more than just an outfitters, Campers’Corner steps beyond the trail embracing contemporary art to a new chapter and level of experience. Do like this piece of wood carving by some unknown local young wood-craver and the birch-trees/AspenGlow photograph by PeterLik.
EchoesInTheEmbers where CHOK YueZan fromTawau,Sabah/Malaysia(eastern shore of Borneo)now stationed in KL/Malayia tells that if he ever becomes rich, he will move back there since it’s too costly to live there now – seemingly even more expensive than SIN! His captivating creations demonstrate his affection for the natural environment of his rainforest home. Echoes symbolize the reflections of our actions,memories,emotions resonating through time&space and of people we loved might still linger in places frequented with them – that is why we return to remember as well as to feel them.
https://www.bing.com/copilotsearch?q=Chok+Yue+Zan+website&FORM=CSSCOP
Appreciations to Campers’ for hosting the opening of this exhibition – enjoyed meeting the artist and catching up with friends serving them champagne,whisky&wine… but had a craving for SupKambing/MuttonSoup from TekkaCentre, tkx to Seb for that and to Chris for the ride back to the EastSide.
Champagne’s funny stuff. I’m used to whiskey. Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne’s a heavy mist before my eyes — James Stewart
Sat: FullertonHotelCourtyard for StraitsClassicAfternoonTea when it’s a cherished ritual that brings comfort&elegaance+a touch of serenity to our busy lives. A delightful time was had by all enjoying the company,food especially with the sounds of heavy rains falling on the glass-ceiling.
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea – Henry James
Chinatown for May to look for some trays – would like to check out this HeritageCentre when time permits, preferably on a quiet weekday morning… https://www.chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg/
Extra time to discover some interesting angels@OrchardGateway. Like the MarineParadeLibrary, OrchardLibrary is still undergoing renovations; hopefully, both will be finished by the end of the year! Always convenient with this nice overhead bridge https://sg.trip.com/moments/detail/singapore-53-13710023 leading directly to Bus16 stop. Good to hear&see young ppl drumming and moving to their beats.
BondingKitchen/OrchardGateway – both other times here at this PeranakanCuisine were with KK, tkx again for this 3rd visit. KuehPieTee 精美拼盘小金杯shells filled with JulienneTurnips(not Jicama as I always thought!) braised in prawn stock,mushroom+belly pork – topped with prawn,pork lard,quail egg+ChilliCuka delicately&tastefully presented for doing it yourself is one of my favourites – everything we had was delicious, especially the rice.
AyamPanggang 香料烤鸡 ChargrillChicken,LemonGrass+spices marination,KicapManis dresşing+local herbs
BuahKeluakFriedRice 参峇黑果炒饭 FriedFragrantRice with egg,SambalBuahKeluak+herbs&spices
BabiPongteh 娘惹豆酱三层肉 StewedPorkBelly with fermented Soybean,StarAnise&Cinnamon
NyonyaChapChye 娘惹杂菜 BraisedCabbage,mushroom,BlackFungus,DriedLilyFlowers,BeancurdSkin,PorkBellyPrawnBroth
BarramundiAssam Pedas 娘惹酸辣鱼 Barramundi fillet with AromaticSourTamarind+spicy gravy
BungaTelangLemongrassPandan(Cold) BluePeaButterfly juice-inspired drink
SagoPudding 椰糖西米布丁 served with CoconutMilk+GulaMelaka/PalmSugar
https://bondingkitchen.com/
Sun: visit with sisJo/88 who is amazingly steady with the hands with paper-quilling.
FoodRepublic/Jewel completely revamped with parts still behind barrack and had to walk a few more steps to find my usual spot! Murals including a mannequin-letter-writer of the old ChinaTown+some formica-top-tables giving the 1950s ambiance.
Glad that my favourite OdeonBeefNoodle is still there. May had some satay before her FinnAir flight back to Norway – safe journeys to her until we meet again.
Mon: looking forward to blending these fruits with some honey for juice, picked yesterday from sisJo’s garden – Balonglong/Kedondong (Spondias dulcis) 沙梨 Ambarella,JunePlum,PolynesianPlum,TahitiApple may be eaten raw, crunchy&sour – best when the flesh is golden in colour and still somewhat crunchy, then a pineapple-mango flavor with a hint of tart acidity with health benefits.
https://oze.my/10-health-benefits-spondias-dulcis-kedondong-juplon-golden-apple-body/