Food
My cooking; my hunt for food.
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A Small Pause Between Travels
Before I go into the last couple of entries about Istanbul, I thought I’d take a little detour and talk about something that happened after we came home. Our first wedding anniversary. It still feels strange saying that out loud sometimes. One year. Three hundred and sixty-five days since we stood in front of our… Continue reading
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A Singaporean Lunar New Year!
This year’s Lunar New Year felt quiet, simple, and very much centred around home. Instead of going out or having an elaborate celebration, I spent time in the kitchen preparing food for our family reunion dinner. There’s something special about cooking during this time of the year — the kitchen gets busy, the house slowly… Continue reading
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A Gentle Start to 2026
Again, thank you for (still) being here with me.There aren’t many of you, but I know some read quietly — and that means more than you know. The days between Christmas and now passed quietly, almost softly. It wasn’t a season filled with big plans or loud celebrations, but rather one spent slowing down, catching… Continue reading
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A Small Pause in the Middle of It All
In the middle of all the work lately, my husband and I decided to take a short day off and spend it at Universal Studios Singapore. The tickets were complimentary from his company, so it felt like the perfect excuse for a breather. This time, we didn’t rush through the rides like we usually did… Continue reading
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Japanese Lunch at Aged Ya
I went to Aged Ya for a casual lunch recently, and it turned out to be a nice surprise. The space is small, but the atmosphere was lively. The shop filled up quickly with the lunch crowd, though the turnaround was fast, so it never felt like a long wait. I ordered sashimi, shima aji,… Continue reading
Ashes in the Light 