tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79037199203412748782024-03-14T04:57:40.837+08:00Expat Kiwis- exploring Singapore and beyond@KiwiInSGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08461356271029511759noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903719920341274878.post-64909418935073934482016-07-27T08:00:00.000+08:002016-07-27T10:56:37.815+08:00Elephants for Education - help raise money for this Cambodian Charity<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>20% of Cambodians live below the poverty line</i><br />
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<i>These are statistics we aim to change at Human and Hope Association. Over the past five years we have been providing training, education and support to marginalised villagers so they can have the skills and knowledge to move out of the poverty bracket.</i></div>
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<i><br />In order to fund our education programs for 2017, we are asking you to purchase an elephant for education. These elephants are made by graduated sewing students from</i></div>
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<i>By purchasing an elephant (or how about a family?), you are providing an income to these women</i></div>
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<i>so they can support their families with shelter, education and healthcare.</i></div>
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<i>You are also contributing towards the education of over 150 Cambodian children. </i></div>
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Cambodian charity Human and Hope Association Inc is excited announce the launch of Elephants for Education, a crowdfunding campaign that gives supporters the chance to support education in Cambodia. Supporters will also be rewarded with an adorable stuffed elephant (or even a whole family!)</div>
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The organisation, which recently celebrated becoming entirely locally run, aims to empower Cambodians to create sustainable futures for themselves through education, vocational training and community support.</div>
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Some of the programs offered by the organisation include English classes, art classes and preschool. Another program, which has been extremely successful, is the sewing project where disadvantaged women complete a 10 month course to learn sewing and business skills.</div>
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It is this program where seamstress
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Sally Hetherington, who worked at Human
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Sally is also excited that the campaign coincides with the release of Human and Hope’s adorable range of stuffed elephants.</div>
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The campaign launches today, and their aim is to raise $15,000 by August 25th. Check out the campaign at <a href="https://www.chuffed.org/project/elephantsforeducation">https://www.chuffed.org/project/elephantsforeducation</a> and keep your eyes peeled for exclusive giveaways!</div>
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<b>Why does education in Cambodia matter?</b><br />
Between 1975 and 1979, an estimated two million people (a quarter of the population at the time) were killed in Cambodia through starvation, torture, execution, disease and overwork under the ruling of the Khmer Rouge. Intellectuals were targeted, and as a result, Cambodia lost most of their educated population.<br />
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It has taken a long time to rebuild Cambodia, and although the education system has developed in leaps and bounds, there is still a strong lack of education and skills in our community that has lead to a life of poverty for our villagers.<br />
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With poverty comes other social issues, such as lack of hygiene which results in increased illnesses, domestic violence, and child labour. We work directly with children and their families so that with our support they can understand the value of education and help to address these social issues.<br />
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We want them to break the cycle of poverty so that the next generation don’t have to deal with the hardships that this generation does.<br />
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By educating our students we are empowering them to create sustainable futures for themselves.<br />
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<a href="http://www.humanandhopeassociation.org/" target="_blank"><i><b>Human and Hope Association</b></i></a> is a registered NGO in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We are a grassroots<br />
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Our education programs include English, Khmer language, preschool, living values, art class, movie club, library and staff development. Our vocational training opportunities include a sewing program and home sewing business. Our community projects include microfinance, a farming program, community workshops, university scholarships and support of a rural English school.<br />
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We are committed to training local staff, which is why our organization became entirely Khmer operated this year. Our local team is passionate about helping their local community; they are the subject matter experts who can deal with issues in a culturally appropriate context. Our organisation is governed by a Cambodian board who are responsible for ensuring our team achieves its goals. We also have an external Australian board who are responsible for fundraising and raising awareness about HHA and other social issues in Cambodia.</div>
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This Mother's Day, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa salutes mothers with a delightful brunch at Barnacles by the Sea on 8 May 2016, and an opportunity to win a luxurious night's stay in the Sentosa (Presidential) Suite. </div>
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The brunch is a feast for all senses and palates; featuring an intricate buffet spread of multi-cuisines, all laid out across the interior of the venue and extending out onto the al fresco area just steps away from the waterfront. There will be an a la minute egg station, artisanal French cheese platter, a caviar bar, roast and barbecue station, in addition to other hot selections as well as a dessert corner.</div>
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Culinary must-tries include Fine de Claire and Prat Au Coum oysters from France, lobsters, Alaskan crabs, poached egg with black truffle, grilled king prawns, prime roast beef and roast rack of lamb.</div>
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As adults feast, a series of activities such as magic shows and balloon twisting will captivate the little ones. Diners may also enjoy complimentary post-meal access across the resort’s swimming pool, children’s splash pad and water slides for the remaining day. </div>
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The Mother’s Day Brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at $158++ per adult. A child five years and below dines free with a paying adult. An additional child will enjoy 50% off the full buffet price.</div>
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To suite-ten up this Mother’s Day celebration, the resort invites local residents to share why their mothers (and fathers) deserve a pampering stay in its Sentosa Suite. Entries can be emailed to <a href="mailto:communications.sen@shangri-la.com">communications.sen@shangri-la.com</a> before <i>31 May 2016</i>, and the winning submission will be announced on the resort's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rasasentosa" target="_blank">Facebook fanpage</a>.<br /> </div>
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<li>A la carte lunch at 8 Noodles, and dinner at Casserole restaurant, complete with free-flowing wines and beers of selected labels, chilled juices and soft drinks </li>
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Melaka or Malacca… (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_language">Malay</a>: Melaka), dubbed "The Historic State, is a Malaysian state on the Malay Peninsula's southwest coast. The capital, Malacca City, has a colonial past seen in its preserved town centre, the site of 16th-century, Portuguese St. Paul’s Church. It's also home to Christ Church, built by the Dutch in the 18th century and converted to the Anglican denomination under British rule in the 19th century.</div>
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<i>“The city’s historic centre was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, and since then Melaka’s tourism industry has developed at break-neck pace. Old shophouses and mansions have enjoyed makeovers as galleries and hotels, and Melaka’s kaleidoscope of architectural styles – spanning Peranakan, Portuguese, Dutch and British elements – has been well preserved. Meanwhile restaurants have found a booming audience of weekend visitors, all eager to sample the varied cuisines that have spawned from <a href="http://lonelyplanet.com/malaysia/peninsular-malaysia-west-coast/melaka">Melaka</a>'s cultural mosaic of residents.”</i></div>
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One can fly to KL and take a bus or taxi to Melaka, but we have always chosen to take the coach direct from Singapore. Travel time (via Coach) is 3.5 hours and is a clean and comfortable journey.</div>
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For this last trip I booked through EASYBOOK. We do not always choose the cheapest as they have extra stops and are more crowded. On the <a href="http://www.easybook.com/bus-singapore-melaka" target="_blank">EASYBOOK</a> site, look carefully at the prices as well as the pick up and drop off points. Then look at departure times and arrivals. Take all this into consideration for maximum comfort and practicability for your travel experience.</div>
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There is always one “toilet stop” en route to Melaka. Take hand wipes, tissues etc with you!</div>
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Leaving early morning will get you to Melaka by lunchtime, which means plenty of time to have lunch then check into your hotel.</div>
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Coach fare is between $28.00 and $42.00 per person each way.</div>
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The coach company usually supplies a bottle of water prior to boarding, but you might like a snack to take with you as well. Sometimes the coach can be cold so take a jacket, scarf, pashmina or something to keep you warm during the journey.</div>
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Book well ahead to get the coach company you prefer. This particular trip we had to choose a different tour company for the return journey. Our departure was at Golden Mile Tower and arrival was at Melaka Sentral. The central terminus is rather a large complex and easy to become ‘lost’. Take note of where you are at all times.</div>
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When departing Melaka (from Melaka Sentral), arrive earlier so you know exactly what bay your coach departs from. This is a very large and busy terminal!</div>
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<i><b>Accommodation in Melaka…</b></i></div>
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There are many hotels and resorts in and around Melaka to choose from. All with various price ranges as well. On one of our trips we stayed at The Equatorial, which is hugely popular with families and is conveniently located too.</div>
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This time around we stayed at <a href="http://www.majesticmalacca.com/" target="_blank">The Majestic Malacca</a>.</div>
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Probably a little over ten minutes drive time from the bus terminal. Right on the banks of the Melaka River and easy walking distance to Jonker Street in the cooler pert of the evening.</div>
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We stayed for three nights four days and whilst there we had two trips on the ‘river cruise’, once at night and once during the day. Other events were a walk to Jonker Street, a walk along the riverside stopping every now and then for a coffee or a beer, shopping and walking through the amazing Heritage Village – Kampung Morten!</div>
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Kampung Morten is nestled right within central Melaka. The highlight of exploring the area, with its merry bridge and homes shaded by palm trees, is a visit to this living museum within a 1920s kampung house. Visitors (or rather, guests) are welcomed by a member of the household who points out period objects including photographs, Ming dynasty ceramics and a century-old Quran. You're unlikely to leave without a photo-op on plush velvet furniture or a few strikes of the lucky gong.</div>
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Here's Trip Advisor's Top 10 things to do in Melaka - <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attractions-g306997-Activities-Melaka_Central_Melaka_District_Melaka_State.html">https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attractions-g306997-Activities-Melaka_Central_Melaka_District_Melaka_State.html</a></div>
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<i>This is a guest post byLeone Fabre, who repatriated back to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Melbourne-and-beyond-331886683666207/?fref=ts&__mref=message" target="_blank">Melbourne</a> over three years ago. She always looks forward to flying back to Singapore from time to time.</i><br />
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UPDATE 24 February 2016: <i>"To my loyal and valued friends and customers today I am sad to announce that Vinnies has been sold and will close its doors on March 6". - Geoff Scott</i></div>
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<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">No visit to Auckland is complete
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<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">Vinnies presents a couple of menu options from an A La Carte to Tasting Menus to Set Menus. We opted for the Seven Course Tasting Menu.</span><br>
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The tables are spot lit to provide an intimate and warm ambience for diners.<br>
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After and absence of 10-years, Cirque Du Soleil returns to Singapore!<br />
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Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.</div>
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The cast is made up of 46 circus artists, actors, musicians and singers from 17 countries, who perform an amazing collection of acrobatic acts that will leave you speechless, but smiling.</div>
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If you haven't been to a Cirque du Soleil performance, you're in for a treat! Below are some hightlights from the media preview.<br />
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The performers are professionals through and through; never missing a beat or losing the rhythm on their acts. From exotic cultural dances through to feats that make you wonder how is it possible. At the preview we saw amazing acrobatics with single, double, even triple somersaults in the air. There were also amazing twists mid air as well, only to have the performer land back onto a thin beam. It is all very breathtaking and you do watch in awe. This was just the media preview so imagine the other amazing acts in the full show. </div>
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Totem opens in Singapore on Wednesday 28 October 2015 and runs through till December 2015. Tickets can be purchased through <a href="http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/totem1215" target="_blank">Sistic.</a><br />
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Nothing is different at this branch. Same great food, great pizzas and good service!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057792018558954014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903719920341274878.post-16278836298060233022015-09-21T00:19:00.000+08:002015-09-23T13:36:59.140+08:00Learning the local Lingo - Chinese classes in Singapore<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being an Expat is exciting for many reasons; a new life and being in a new environment. The new environment can mean new sights, smells, foods and even another language. Having been in Singapore for awhile now, I had always thought about learning Chinese, and to really adding to my Expat experience. How cool would it be to be able to communicate in one of the many dialects present in Singapore? I started to look around for some tuition options. They had to be a classroom scenario for me; I like the interaction with fellow students, and also getting to know more people in Singapore is always nice.</div>
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It was by pure coincidence that whilst I was searching; Elite Linguistics came along, and offered to have me join their sessions and learn some Chinese. I was trilled as it was just so timely. The commitment factor was great too. At Elite Linguistics; it is one class a week, a total of 12 classes per module. This suits a working person very well as I could finish work and still get to my lessons; which start at 7pm, and finish at 9pm. It isn't too bad for a 12 week programme and in order to successfully complete a 12 week module, you must attend at least 80% of all classes.</div>
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Learning a new language is very invigorating; as it made me want to use it every chance I got. When I started to pick up a few more phrases from more lessons, I found that I could have lunch at a hawker centre and use Chinese to ask the price and also to communicate the time of day to my colleagues for meetings in Chinese. They were really supportive and amazed that I was willing to try and make an effort. This was really motivating as you can see the results as you pick up more.</div>
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The topics for the module are also interesting and so far we've learnt to talk about:<br> <br>
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I'm nearing the end of the module now; having just finished class number 10. Of all the lessons the one on asking for directions has been great and I've found it the most useful in my daily life. I've taken the MRT on many journeys and now I'm able to ask for directions; and understand, them in Chinese. The sounds can be hard to pronounce but the people in public are great and very patient. They've been most helpful as sometimes I don't remember all of the directions and get them to repeat it. I've been able to find a few shops lately using Chinese to ask for directions so I'm very proud. And most importantly; I've also been able to talk about prices too and gotten some good deals on my shopping!</div>
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Another great initiative that Elite Linguistics organises from time to time is a kind of "cultural evening". It's an opportunity for the different classes to get together one evening and listen to a guest speaker. You can learn more about Chinese culture, not just the language. Each of the students can also show off their skills by doing a short speech in Chinese. It's very good for getting feedback from other people, testing listening skills and getting to meet even more people. The text book also has great little sections called "Did You Know?" to give more insights into the Chinese culture. </div>
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So, we our friend Anita Kapoor posted this picture of the Sri Lankan meal that she had right here in Singapore, I did some digging.<br />
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And thanks to Anita's good instructions of where to find this stall, we found it and we like it!<br />
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Thanks to the directions given, I managed to find Kodi (not sure that's how you spell it), the owner of Raja Bojun at Tekka Market.<br />
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Kodi tells me that the selection is changed each day, which is good, as there is so much more curry in Sri Lankan cuisine.<br />
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To find Raja Boju, enter Tekka Market Hawker Centre from Serangoon Rd, then turn to the stalls on the left. It's the only Sri Lankan cuisine stall in the row. <br />
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Kodi tells me that he's the only Sri Lankan cuisine stall in Singapore. We'll believe him for now.<br />
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Is there another Sri Lankan cuisine place you have found? Please share it with us in the comments below.<br />
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For those of us in Singapore; around this time of year, a familiar smell lingers around the air. You're almost certainly going to smell it before you see it, even from metres away. Soon you come to recognise it; as you round the corner, sitting amongst all the other fruits you'll spot the Durian. Hailed as the King of Fruits its hugely recognisable with its armour of spikes, smelly reputation and a yellowish custard banana like flesh that lies within its many chambers. </div>
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It's hard to tell whether the Durian is loved or loathed, for as many that say they love the fruit to bits, there is seemingly an equal number that wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot (or more) pole. </div>
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However, word has spread..... Apparently this season is the best season yet due to more favourable weather conditions or due to more rain in the neighbouring countries where the Durian is imported from. Facebook and Instagram accounts are also singing the praises of the Durian this season; so really, it had to be done. We just had to try it for ourselves. </div>
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After dinner one night; Durian was the dessert of choice. I can just imagine most of you cringing now, probably thinking Cake or Panna Cotta is a better choice. We opted to buy a Durian at "227 Katong Durian" out on East Coast Road. We heard somewhere that they're renowned for getting in darn good quality Durian and the owner knew what he was doing when selecting your pungent medieval weapon of a fruit for consumption. We were 100 metres away from the stand but could already smell it. Yup; the force was strong this season, and it was attracting many enthusiast. There was already a queue alongside the stall.<br>
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After a pretty big dessert of Durian, we must say that we agree with the majority that this year's Durian season is spot on. Whether it's at a bus stop or even in our condo complex, the smell of Durian lingers in the air as fans buy up big and indulge. </div>
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If you're a fan; get out there and try it out if you haven't already done so. Never tried? Now is an excellent time to try. Not a fan at all? Sorry; you'll have to endure the season for a few more weeks. </div>
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Just a little further on out of the main shopping stretch is Motel Mexicola. It isn't an accommodation place despite it's name, but a Mexican themed restaurant. Once you arrive you'll see that the theme is delivered very creatively with crazy murals, colours and decorations. It's almost like a club as it has music pumping and people with huge smiles having a good time.<br />
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At Mexicola it's all about sharing. The menu looks huge but don't be thrown off by that. It's really simple as you start off with smaller sharing plates first and then move through onto Mains. The menu is already laid out in this manner; just order from left to right. Once you come to choose your Mains, feel free to share as these are pretty big. </div>
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The drinks are also great too. The main attraction is of course the Margaritas that are a must have. They come in single serves or a jug which is great for larger groups. We also tried the Mojitos and the Coco Colado which came in a coconut. </div>
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The Mexican food at Mexicola is very tasty; a few squeezes of lime really brings out the flavours even more.</div>
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To start we had some Guacamole to get the taste buds going. So good when you can taste how fresh the ingredients are and the corn chips are extra crunchy. </div>
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The staff are also easy going as well; dancing and singing as the deliver meals but never compromising the service. They're really fun and will start clapping and dancing to get the customers into it. They got so many revved up that they all started dancing on the stage! Really fun and all the kids at Mexicola enjoyed the experience immensely; Mexicola is for all ages.</div>
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Motel Mexicola is a place we'd come back to again and again. Fresh tasty food, good variety, well made drinks and a fantastically fun atmosphere. You really feel like you're on holiday here with the whole restaurant getting into the groove and festivities. The decor is also top notch; a great courtyard flanked on both sides with bars. Incredible staff as well; friendly and always smiling. They make the place what it is. Already missing the place just by doing this post!<br />
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If you're stuck for another staycation idea, why not try Wanderlust, located on Dickson Street, Little India.</div>
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Wanderlust is a 29-room boutique accommodation where each floor has a different theme, designed by different Singapore design agencies.</div>
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The Lobby Level has an Industrial Glam theme, designed by Asylum.<br />
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Eccentricity by :phunk Studio. There are10 Rooms are ‘capsule-like’ and playfully rendered in different hues. </div>
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Is it just Black and White by DP Architects. Walk across the black corridor and enter into the contrasting white rooms to discover Origami and Pop-Art works. </div>
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Whimsical - Featuring 9 loft rooms with five varying themes, ‘Bling’ , ‘ASCII’, ‘Space’, ‘Tree’ and ‘Typewriter’.<br />
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Located on the ground level of Wanderlust is Cocotte. They serve unpretentious, rustic French cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. Encouraging social interaction and communal dining, dishes at Cocotte come in sharing portions so guests can enjoy a unique dining experience and sample a variety of scrumptious creations by the chefs. Cocotte is also open to the public.</div>
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Tel: +65 6396 3322<br />
Fax: +65 6298 2211Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057792018558954014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903719920341274878.post-60423607419394674512015-07-09T11:40:00.000+08:002016-01-25T15:35:35.703+08:00THE TRANS Resort Bali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We decided to run away from Singapore recently, but deciding on a destination was a difficult one. In the end we settled on Bali for the restaurants and cafes, and it's roughly a two-hour flight from Singapore.</div>
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Situated in the lively and stylish area of Seminyak, formerly THE TRANS Resort Bali provides luxury accommodation for those with or without children.</div>
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Our check-in experience was very smooth. Once all the formalities have been completed at reception, they took us up to our rooms and showed us our room and explained how to contact them should the need arise. We stayed in the third wing, but do not worry, all rooms face the main pool</div>
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The resort has two pools where both adults and children can have fun! The Beach Pool has white sand, and is specially designed for children. There are lifeguards on duty, should the need arise. And there are soft loungers for the adults to relax on.<br />
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The Main Pool looking towards the magnificent waterfall.<br />
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We stayed in a Premiere Room, which has a spacious balcony with a daybed and a
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What I love about the most this Resort is that there are two basins. One each! No fighting over who is going to use the bathroom first in the morning or the evenings.<br />
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The other thing I like about this resort is all the extra special touches they have. The embroidery on the towels and bath robes and all the amenities . . .<br />
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. . . I mean check this out! Shaving kit with real shaving cream, a hair brush plus your usual nail kit, shower cap, cotton kit and toothbrushes.<br />
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The resort also offers all-day dining either by the pool or in the main restaurant (situated near the pool).<br />
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There are a lot of shopping, cafes and restaurants within walking distance from the Resort.<br />
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<a href="http://www.transresortbali.com/" target="_blank">THE TRANS Resort Bali</a> is located at:<br />
Jl. Sunset Road<br />
Seminyak<br />
Bali<br />
Indonesia<br />
Phone:+62 (0361) 898 1234<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057792018558954014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903719920341274878.post-7905565363205306902015-06-24T17:21:00.001+08:002015-06-24T17:21:11.456+08:00RSAF Flypast Schedule and Rehearsal Schedule for NDP 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year, Singapore celebrates its 50th year of Independence from Malaysia on Sunday 9 August 2015.</div>
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It's coming up to that time of year again. When we hear the roar of the fighter jets as the RSAF rehearse for the National Day Parade flypast. If you're keen to catch a glimpse of the fighter jets in action, the CAAS (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) have released an Air Supplement <a href="http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb2010/export/sites/caas/en/Regulations/Aeronautical_Information/AIP_Supplements/download/AIPSUP28-15.pdf" target="_blank">schedule</a> for airspace closure for the event.</div>
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<li>4 July 2015, Saturday, for Combined Rehearsal</li>
<li>11 July 2015, Saturday, for National Education Show</li>
<li>18 July 2015, Saturday, for National Education Show</li>
<li>25 July 2015, Saturday, for National Education Show</li>
<li>1 August 2015, Saturday, for Preview Show</li>
<li>9 August 2015, Sunday, for National Day Parade 2015</li>
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The full schedule of times and roads affected can be found <a href="http://www.ndp.org.sg//media/2015/05/NOTICE-OF-TEMPORARY-ROAD-CLOSURES-FOR-NDP-20151.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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For many of us we all know that Orchard is full of hustle and bustle. It is after all one of the busiest shopping areas in Singapore and is famous for being crowded. However on a Friday night, we braved the chaos in search of the promised land that is KUVO.<br>
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KUVO is a lifestyle dining concept opened by the good folks behind TCC (The Coffee Connoisseur). KUVO is located inside Orchard Shopping Mall and the entrance can be found on the street side of the building. As we walked up we weren't sure if we were in the right place as it isn't obvious that there is a lifestyle concept there. But don't worry, there is a menu board outside and a waiter is usually at the front; like a treasure map, they're the X which marks the spot. </div>
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The space in KUVO is well designed and instantly you feel relaxed because it has soft lighting in the lounge areas and comfortable chairs for you to sink into, to enjoy a chat, a sip of wine and some food to nibble on. It was Friday after all so this was a very welcome sight. </div>
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As mentioned it is a big space so after a quick tour of the restaurant and bespoke cocktail bar area, we were led through to the Vine Lounge. This was to be the site of our adventure. </div>
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The flow for the night; excuse the pun, was that we'll get to try a few wines and this would be accompanied by their special Deluxe Charcuterie and Cheese Platter. The Vine Lounge was very comfortable so we just sat back and enjoyed the pace set by the team. </div>
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It was a journey around the world as we journeyed around the world via wine; from France to Germany, Austria, Chile and Australia. The Whites were light and refreshing to compliment the thin slices of meats whilst the Reds were a touch heavier and had more hints of dark fruits to enhance the flavours of the Cheeses. The Whites were also great with the pickled items, enough to prolong the pickled flavour but cleansing the palate a bit at the finish. </div>
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The Wines were thoughtfully chosen. It is free flow too for a limited promotional period, but onto that a bit later.</div>
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The Deluxe Charcuterie and Cheese Platter was very generous. </div>
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The Pork Salami and Prosciutto Ham were perfect, not too salty and you've gotta love the wonderful bits of fattiness to the meats. It adds another level of flavour to the slices and keeps it nice and moist. </div>
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The Cheeses were Taleggio and Bleu de Bresse. Both were very subtle including the Bleu. When it is first served, let the Cheeses sit for about 10 - 15 minutes so that they approach room temperature and run a bit. By then it's at its best. </div>
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The Taleggio was very mild in taste and actually goes well with both the Whites and Reds in terms of wine. If you prefer to bring out the fruitiness of the Cheese then the Reds actually went very well as the dark fruit flavours bought out a bit more sweetness with the savouriness of the Cheese. </div>
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For a blue Cheese the Bleu de Bresse was very mild, quite nutty in taste and went really well with the Whites as the lightness of the wines gave the Bleu a nice fresh taste and reminds you of sitting on the veranda and chilling out on a hot evening.<br>
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Now is a great time to visit KUVO and their Vine Lounge as they're running their "Charcuturie, Cheese and Wine Unlimited" promotion until the <b>31st of May 2015</b>. The promotion is available every <b>Friday</b> and <b>Saturday</b> night between <b>9pm - Midnight</b>; for $78++ per person, for unlimited servings (freeflow) of Charcuturie, Cheese and Wine. It's a great way to have good wine and nibbles to your heart's content as you finish off the working week and head into the weekend. If it sounds like a great plan to you then head to KUVO to take advantage of the promotion.<br>
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All up; it was a very relaxing and quiet evening. The Vine Lounge at KUVO is a hidden oasis away from the chaos of Orchard Road. The wines we tasted were all fantastic and when paired with the Deluxe Charcuturie and Cheese board it made for quite a taste experience. Everything was top quality. The chilled out vibe of the venue was great. Each of the tables were spaced nicely to give a little bit of privacy but it was nice hearing the murmur of chatter from other patrons. </div>
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<b>KUVO is located at:</b><br>
#02-01, 321 Orchard Road <br>
Orchard Shopping Centre <br>
Singapore 238866<br>
For reservations telephone: <a href="tel:%2865%29%206733%208272">(65) 6733 8272</a><br>
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Email: <a href="mailto:reservation@KUVO.com.sg">reservation@KUVO.com.sg</a><br>
Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KUVOSingapore">www.facebook.com/KUVOSingapore</a><br>
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Opening Times<br>
The Vine Lounge and Elixir Bar (tapas and wine)<br>
Sunday - Thursday - 12noon - 1am; last order: 12.30am<br>
Friday - Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12noon–2am; last order: 1:30am<br>
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Elixir Bar (Cocktails)<br>
Sunday - Thursday: 5pm–1am<br>
Friday - Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 5pm–2am<br>
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Ambrosia<br>
12noon–11pm, daily; last order: 10.30pm<i> </i><br>
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Sunday brunch is a great way to chill out on the last day of the weekend. Good food, a nice setting and friendly staff are a great formula to a great brunch outing. The Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa Singapore has gone the extra mile by adding in entertainment for kids so that for just a little while; parents can sit back and relax, knowing that their kids are safe and looked after. </div>
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For in house guests staying at the resort, there are kids programmes which are held at the main resort building. This is called the Cool Zone. It looked fun for the kids. There is a charge for kids to be part of the programme and it is a fully supervised environment staffed by an experienced recreational team. Kids must be between the ages of 5 and 12 years old to attend, and must have parents who are actually staying at the resort to enrol. We took a peek inside and could see a playground, arts & crafts and story sessions. A great options for parents to check out if they're having a Staycation.</div>
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We were kindly invited to their Sunday brunch; which they call the Sunday Garden Party. This is a great little package as it means that patrons of the brunch can also use the pool facilities at the resort. </div>
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As you can see below; the pool facilities are fantastic, with slides, water parks and a bar for those who wish to chill out after a good brunch. For those that love the beach life and the sea; it is also only a few metres away so on a sunny day, a beach lounger might be the perfect choice. </div>
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The staff are super friendly and literally always smiling. This was a very kid friendly place and it was evident that the staff weren't just trained to work in this environment but genuinely enjoyed working with younger visitors. The service was good and empty plates were cleared away quickly. It was never hard to get any service if you needed it.<br />
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For seafood lovers there is a wonderful assortment, from shellfish to sushi. The seafood was really fresh and went perfectly with the various condiments. For those that love other meats; you're well catered to as well with Chicken, Beef and even Peking Duck wraps! All can be accompanied by vegetable dishes, rice or even pasta.<br />
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A big highlight on the food front is the Indian food. At the meat station there is an Indian inspired roasted chicken. It was rubbed with spices and roasted to perfection. The meat was juicy and tender and the spice rub gave it an authenticate flavour that was subtle but lingered on the taste buds. Having seconds was a must.<br />
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There was also a magician with a big red baggy jacket on. The kids loved the tricks he did. The younger ones were instantly amazed but the more curious older kids would challenge the magician by trying to reveal his secrets! But a good magician never reveals those :)<br />
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For our readers who enjoy a chilled out Sunday brunch; give Atmosphere by the sea a go, at the Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa. Their Sunday Garden Party package gives you access to their pool facilities as well as the brunch. It is a good way to enjoy some food and then chill out by the pool.</div>
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It is also perfect for parents who want to have a relaxed afternoon knowing that their kids would be entertained by friendly staff. There is a balloon artist and magician that walks around too. If you're a guest staying at the resort, you can also enrol your kids in a fun day care like programme. Kids must be booked in and the programmes are held at the resort's Cool Zone. </div>
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The food is nice and fresh, particularly the seafood. The Indian food is the star of the show, so don't forget to try that. Don't forget the Indian inspired roasted chicken too! Save room for the dessert buffet.<br />
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Concerned about travel to Sentosa? The Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa has a free bus that leaves from Vivo City and will take you to and from their resort. This was a good option to take and we had no problems waiting for it. Their name and logo is on the side of the bus.<br />
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Let us know what you think if you make it over to pay them a visit.<br />
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Do you enjoy going to Sunday brunches?<br />
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The Sunday Garden Party runs from noon until 3pm.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/singapore/rasasentosaresort/" target="_blank">Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa</a> is located at:<br />
101 Siloso Road<br />
Sentosa<br />
Singapore 098970<br />
For Brunch reservations, phone: <a href="tel:+65%206371%201966" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">+65 6371 1966</a><br />
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This exhibition chronicles the life and political career of Singapore’s first Prime Minister and founding father Lee Kuan Yew.</div>
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On show are some of Mr Lee's personal belongings such as this Barrister wig and container. </div>
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The rostrum from which Mr Lee Kuan Yew would give his memorable speeches.<br />
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<span style="color: rgba(0,0,0,0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Well here I am; on a </span><span style="color: rgba(0,0,0,0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Friday night</span><span style="color: rgba(0,0,0,0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">,
doing something I never thought I'd do in Singapore. I'm 1 hour and 10
minutes into the long long queue to pay respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. I
swear we're the only 2 foreigners in the queue. I must say it is easy to
speculate on the outside as to why people would queue for this long. Is
it Kiasu? (not wanting to miss out) Is it Kaypoh perhaps? (nosey) Yet here I am; sitting amongst my
adopted family of Singaporeans (whom I've never met), we've all just
reached the first set of tents in the queue, and we're all sitting here
on the grass of the Padang waiting to move on. </span></div>
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look around. I see only patience on people's faces, no one is making a
fuss that they have to sit on the grass. I hear no murmurings of
complaints that we have to wait so long. Everyone is waiting in an
orderly fashion. It's actually pleasant sitting here on a mildly warm
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NS lads are well organised. Carefully moving the crowd forward in
segments; just like a platoon, to ensure clusters of people are spaced
out well enough. We are comfortable and this makes the wait very
bearable. We're all organised into clusters; far enough that when we do
finally get up and move, it is a decent amount of distance to allow us
to stretch our legs. Ladies and Gentlemen; this is Singapore, and things
are done deliberately and planned. This was a demonstration of
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Volunteers
also float amongst the crowd giving out water and packets of little
snacks. There are apples, sandwiches, crackers, biscuits and sweet
potatoes. We're being looked after. Remember the fine for littering? All
taken care of; other volunteers wander around with big rubbish bags
asking if you want to throw anything away. The waiting area is clean,
we're comfortable, it is all well planned. </div>
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hour and a half in; I'm guilty as charged, the people waiting in queue
aren't kiasu or kaypoh at all. I thought they were. I can feel it
amongst my adopted group in this queue; they're waiting because they
want to. They're waiting to pay homage to a man they respect. Some carry
flowers; they love Mr Lee Kuan Yew.</div>
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After
nearly 2 hours; still sitting here waiting. Been chatting away on
WhatsApp with some Singaporean friends. They've just informed us that in
the interest of crowd control; they're preventing more people from
joining the queue. Our friends say we're lucky that we're already in
queue. It's a long wait and many mightn't use the word lucky to describe
it. Yet; that is the feeling. This is an opportunity and it should be
taken. I don't challenge it; maybe "lucky" is the right word.......</div>
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was indeed a long wait; though, many of us had slept or napped on the
grassy piece of land at the Padang before we got moving again. I never
thought I would sleep here at all but all around me people have; waiting
patiently, lying on torn up cardboard boxes that have now become make
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8 hours and 42 minutes; we had finally braved the Padang waiting area,
followed the slow long queues and finally we were entering the
Parliament building. Instantly people fell silent, those that didn't
were quickly told to be quiet with a quick "shush!" from the rest of the
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instruction was needed; we all filed in, a single queue. This was it,
the coffin was in front of us. The scene straight out of the news
coverage we've all seen. Mr Lee Kuan Yew's photograph came into view;
the one at the foot of the coffin. It struck me in that instance, just
how much he had done for my adopted home. The lines of age showed on his
face in the photograph, but they also marked the time, effort and hard
work he had put in over the course of his life. The photograph captured
it all in that regard; the face of a man who had given so much to a
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I came up towards the coffin; the sadness washed over me. I didn't know
Mr Lee Kuan Yew; definitely not as much as I should, but his
contributions to Singapore cannot be ignored. I bowed in respect, I
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Singapore woke up to the news that Singapore's first Prime Minister and founding father Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) this morning (March 23) at 3.18am, at the age of 91.</div>
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The Prime Minister has declared a period of National Mourning from 23 March (Monday) to 29 March (Sunday).</div>
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There have been a lot of quotes from his speeches on the Internet at the moment, and the following quotes stood out:</div>
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<i>“I learned to give not because I have much, but because I know exactly how it feels to have nothing.”</i></div>
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<i>“Even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me to the grave and I feel that something is going wrong, I will get up.”</i></div>
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<i>“I am often accused of interfering in the private lives of citizens. Yes, if I did not, had I not done that, we wouldn’t be here today. And I say without the slightest remorse, that we wouldn’t be here, we would not have made economic progress, if we had not intervened on very personal matters—who your neighbour is, how you live, the noise you make, how you spit, or what language you use. We decide what is right. Never mind what the people think.”</i></div>
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<i>“You lose nothing by being polite. The answer is ‘No’, but please say it politely and give the reasons… Explain to me why ‘No’. Don’t change ‘No’ to ‘Yes’. Don’t be a fool. If there was a good reason why it is ‘No’, it must remain ‘No’, but the man must be told politely.”</i></div>
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The public can express their condolences and share their memories of the late Mr Lee at the official website, <a href="http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg/">http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg</a>.</div>
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The public can call the 24-hour hotline at 6336 1166 with queries, or visit <a href="http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg/">http://www.rememberingleekuanyew.sg</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rememberingleekuanyew">http://www.facebook.com/rememberingleekuanyew</a> for more details.<br />
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Kia Ora! Tourism New Zealand together with Changi Airport have brought a slice of
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Dixon, Tourism New Zealand’s Regional Manager of South and South-east
Asia at the departure hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3.</div>
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This campaign showcases what New Zealand has to offer and includes a life-sized Hobbit Hole, the props and the timber were all brought in from New Zealand. All the flowers you see around the Hobbit Hole have been grown especially (which are watered and changed as needed) to re-create the feeling that you're in The Shire.</div>
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This very same Hobbit Hole had previously been in London for the world premiere of the last instalment of The Hobbit Trilogy. This is the second time this set has been outside of New Zealand. To see a timelapse video of how the Hobbit Hole was constructed, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/purenewzealand/timeline" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div>
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This year is significant for New Zealand and Singapore as the two nations commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations and the return of Air New Zealand to the direct route.</div>
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Here are pictures of what you can see at the display:</div>
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The ‘Naturally New Zealand’ event is open from 12 noon to 11pm daily from 14 March to 5 April 2015, at Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Departure area) - Row 11.</div>
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The people at Stoke would like our readers to <i><b>win 3 months’ supply of gourmet BBQ meats and appetisers from Stoke (valued at S$1450) or a table for 12 at Stoke’s first “Farm to Table Culinary Adventure” BBQ Party</b></i> by making a pledge (min £5 / approx S$10) for Stoke at <a href="https://gleam.io/0pyQt/-stoke-gourmet-bbq-lucky-draw" target="_blank">https://gleam.io/0pyQt/-stoke-gourmet-bbq-lucky-draw</a><br />
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Stoke are bringing gourmet BBQ parcels filled with artisanal meats and appetisers, and delivering right to your doorstep! Treat your taste buds to 100% authentic acorn-fed Spanish Pork Iberico, award-winning organic British 96% pork sausages, organic beef & lamb, and much more. Alternatively, you may choose to invite your friends to Stoke’s first gastronomic BBQ party where you can enjoy a five-course dinner of Stoke’s freshly grilled specialties from around the world.<br />
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We were invited to O'nya Sayang to sample some of their Peranakan dishes at a brand new Restaurant at Payar Lebar Square. When we say new; it's extremely new, having only been open for about a month or so now.<br>
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The look and feel of the Restaurant was inviting and unpretentious; it was clean and pleasantly decorated with good lighting. The good lighting is a blessing for those that like to post to Instagram or love to blog :) No one likes dark and grainy food photos right?</div>
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We received a very warm welcome by Mr Zan Ho; the owner of O'nya Sayang, who was quick to offer a smile and have a chat. We felt welcomed straight away and could tell that he was just as excited as we were to be there. He was very passionate about the dishes that he was going to serve us. We found out he did indeed have a lot to be proud of as the recipes were passed through the family by his Grandmother. There is a true emphasis on home style cooking and today they're still overseen by Mr Zan's Grandmother so that they remain true to tradition. This was great to hear and we were really looking forward to the tasting now. </div>
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The first dish was the Ayam Buah Keluak Fried Rice served with Crackers, Achai and Sambal Belacan.<br>
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The Fried Rice was well seasoned with the sweetness of the fried Onions coming through. Lovers of spice can also rejoice as the fried Chillies added a hint of spiciness to the dish to round out the flavours. </div>
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The Buah Keluak had Chicken in it and was surrounded by the characteristic dark gravy of the Buah Keluak seed. This is an acquired taste as the Buah Keluak seed does have a strong taste which we would describe as being Mushroom like with a smokiness to it. It is rich in flavour though and has oils that get released into the sauce whilst it is cooking. This really added to the dish and we enjoyed spooning the sauce over some steamed Rice. It was very tasty and the Chicken added more texture to the dish allowing diners to try the rich smoky flavour with the meat. </div>
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The Crackers and Achai were great little side dishes and the Sambal Belacan was there for those that wanted a little bit more of a hit. The Sambal wasn't too hot, but we felt a bigger hit with more Chilli would've been good. We're fans of Spice!</div>
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When the Assam Seafood arrived it was a wonderful sight to behold. It was a stunning Orange as it had been cooked on a hot plate with homemade Rempah. Mr Zan spoke of this dish with pride as it has more than 15 ingredients incorporated into the dish and takes a whole day to prepare. </div>
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It was a generous serving of Fish, Prawns and Squid. The taste really does whet one's appetite as it has an interesting layer of flavours. When you first taste it, it starts off with a hint of being sour then it changes quickly into a nice sweetness and finally a hint of spice.<br>
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And for Seafood lovers, the surprises continued with some Assam Fish. The pot was kept hot by a flame underneath so that the lovely Red and Orange Sauce would simmer gently when it was being served.<br>
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There was a very fresh Fish tail in the dish and some Prawns that gave a pleasant sweetness to the overall dish. There was also a serving of steamed Rice, topped off with a fried Egg. Who doesn't love a good fried Egg :) The side was some Chap Chye; a mixed vegetable dish with Cabbage, Mushrooms, Black Fungus and Glass Noodles.<br>
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We don't order Soup often when we're out for a meal so it was very pleasing to see a Soup being served. We were served Bakwan Kepeting Soup which was a clear Soup served with some Vegetables. The highlight in the Soup were the Meatballs; a wonderful combination of Crab and Pork Meat, which were huge and a real treat for meat lovers. The Crab Meat gave a very natural fresh sweetness to the Meatball that also flavoured the Soup. It was a very warming and comforting Soup and it was good having it part way through the tasting as it made for a nice pause to digest and prepare for the next round. </div>
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Now for those who are a big fan of Pork dishes; don't fret, O'nya Sayang has some on their menu and we got to try 2 of them.</div>
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The first was Lor Bak which is Pork braised in a dark Soy Sauce. It really was a rich dark brown colour which again reminded us that it is perfect with fluffy white Rice with loads of the sauce spooned on top. There was also hard boiled Eggs as well for a bit of different texture. The interesting thing was that this dish wasn't served with Rice, but came with La Mian Noodles. This isn't the norm but is designed to appeal to a younger crowd and entice them to try the goodness of Peranakan cuisine. The Egg Noodles were very fresh and had a nice "bounce" and texture to them. We didn't want overcooked Noodles in a dish with great sauce and this Lor Bak delivered. The sauce had a hint of sweetness to it that made it appetising. The Pork itself was tender and had enough fat to make it very addictive. The fat had also absorbed the lovely taste of the sauce :) The Lor Bak came with a side serving of Otak; a kind of flat cake made from spicy fish paste, and then wrapped and grilled in Banana leaves. The Otak was seasoned nicely and had a subtle hint of spice so that it wasn't too hot.A small side of spicy stir fried veges also accompanied the dish. </div>
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The next Pork dish was Babi Pongteh. Straight away we noticed the Potatoes in the dish; only because we love Potatoes! The Pork dish was once again braised but this time in a light Soy Bean paste that is made into a thick sauce. We were told that the Soy Bean paste was imported from Melaka hence it was less salty but extra fragrant. The sauce was perfect with white Rice and one just couldn't help heaping the sauce onto the Rice and enjoying the wonderful flavours. It was indeed fragrant and the Pork had the right amount of fattiness and was tender and juicy. The Pork dishes at O'nya Sayang are superb.</div>
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So Pork has been represented and it wouldn't be complete without some Beef. We were served a Beef Rendang which had a stunning colour. The Beef had been braised for hours so was tender and soft to the bite. There was a slight sweetness to the dish and it was in a wonderfully thick rich sauce with a hint of spice and some Coconut Milk to really bring out the flavour. Again; this was another dish that is begging you to spoil yourself with spoonfuls of sauce on white Rice. Another hint here; you have to comply ;)</div>
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By now we had already consumed a lot of delicious food; but as the saying goes, there is ALWAYS room for dessert. In a way O'nya Sayang had saved the best for last, desserts are a real treat here.</div>
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For those who are into warm desserts there is the Bubur Cha Cha, an assortment of cut up sweet Potato and Yam pieces in a coconut based soup. It's a really colourful dessert and is comforting. If you're a coconut milk fan then you'll enjoy this. Soup based desserts aren't for everybody though but this is worth a try and some might find the boiled sweet potato and yam bland if it wasn't for the soup.</div>
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Next up is the Chendol; a classic that can be found in Hawker Centres around Singapore. At O'nya Sayang, there is a fantastic twist on this classic. Instead of the shaved ice; the ice is replaced with a wonderful Coconut Ice Cream, sourced from Thailand. The Ice Cream really is amazing and you can tell that the team is very pleased with their sourcing skills to find such a quality scoop. The Ice Cream goes so well with the Pandan Jelly and the Beans; and when it has melted into a kind of Ice Cream soup, it is oh so good. It is also topped off with some wonderful Gula Melaka so you have a nice golden brown syrup running through it.</div>
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The last dessert was the Gula Melaka Sago pudding. This dessert should definitely have a strong following. The Sago gives a nice chewy jelly texture to it and it is once again in a lovely coconut based soup. The soup is thicker this time so it is more like a rich refreshing coconut sauce. It wasn't too sweet because this is where the Gula Melaka comes in, with its characteristic golden brown syrup colour. It gives this dessert its distinctive taste and it was wonderful. A scoop of the brilliant coconut ice cream is also added to this to cut back some of the sweetness to the syrup. This worked very well but the combination of all the flavours in one glorious spoonful really is amazing. For those at the tasting, this was hands down the best dessert and is a must try. Save room for dessert! </div>
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By now everyone was very full but the overall experience was great. The team at O'nya Sayang are really friendly and all the tables never had to wait long for their food to arrive. </div>
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The dishes are prepared carefully at the restaurant and diners will be able to tell that there is pride behind the food as the passed down recipes are treated with respect. This certainly gives the food a home cooked feeling and is best enjoyed as a group. One can happily chill out, chat and enjoy this comfort food. For those looking for a bit more spice in some of the dishes, you won't find it here as it is served mild to let the quality of the sourced ingredients shine. </div>
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The Pork dishes were a highlight for us, particularly with the yummy sauces that go with the rice. The right amount of fat really drove that great flavour home. The soup was also a favourite as it doesn't feature often in our meals so a good soup was most welcoming. </div>
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Definitely don't forget to save room for dessert at O'nya Sayang. Diners won't be disappointed and it is made even more brilliant by the delicious scoop of coconut ice cream.</div>
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Check out <a href="http://www.onyasayang.com/" target="_blank">O'nya Sayang</a> if you enjoy Peranakan food; or even if you're new to it. It is in nice simple surroundings and is a chilled out evening location.<br>
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Have you tried Peranakan food before? What do you think? :)<br>
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We were invited to their Paya Lebar location at:<br>
60 Paya Lebar Road<br>
Paya Lebar Square, #B1-30/31<br>
Singapore 409051<br>
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Tampines Mall #B1-K3</div>
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We were invited to Chinatown Food Street to participate in a Chinese New Year Supper Reunion, of which Yu Sheng was served.</div>
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The ingredients and the meaning of each ingredient is very important to bring good luck and fortune in the coming New Year.</div>
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All the ingredients were added together (picture on left), we then had to use our chopsticks to mix the ingredients together (picture on right) while saying some auspicious words for health and wealth. The higher the ingredients are tossed, the more wealth and good luck will come to you for the next year.</div>
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There are are total of 24 Hawker Stalls at Chinatown Food Street, serving cuisine from different races in Singapore, and we got to sample a selection of those (pictured below).</div>
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There are other dishes that we didn't get to try such as chicken rice, nasi briyani and bak kut teh to name but a few.</div>
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Want another reason to dine at Chinatown Food Street? From now until 3 March 2015, spend $10 in a single receipt at Chinatown Food Street and get a 20% discount voucher off Trick Eye Museum admission tickets. T&Cs apply: Voucher is valid until 31 March 2015 only.</div>
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Dishes are priced between S$2.50 to S$10.00 a dish, with the exception of Yu Sheng (S$28 for small, S$38 for large).</div>
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The Food Street will be closed on 19 February, and will resume normal operating hours (11am to 11pm) from 20 February. </div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i> <br /> Thank you to Chinatown Food Street for the kind invitation.</i><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span>
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I recently attended the first #BlogMeetSG event organised by
Lucy from <a href="http://www.lulabellelifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Lulabelle Lifestyle</a>. It was held at <a href="http://www.editlifestyle.com/">edit lifestyle</a>, a
lifestyle boutique located on Tanglin Road.</div>
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There was a mixture of bloggers and entrepreneurs so that we
could all meet, mix and mingle. It was lovely meet the entrepreneurs and get an
understanding of the passion they had behind their brand.</div>
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I was one of the lucky 25 bloggers who arrived at the event early and received this gift bag after the event. The following brands that were chosen were chosen due to their artisan nature.</div>
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2. <b>Hat of Cain</b> is known for its Signature Panama and sun hats to shield us from the harsh Singapore sun. They are located in the Joo Chiat area, Bill Cain will be there to help you out. More information can be found on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HatofCain" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</div>
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4. Really love these colourul beaded bracelets from <b>Jasper Living</b>, I will need to look at her online store to see what else they have. More information can be found by visiting <a href="http://www.jasperliving.com/" target="_blank">www.jasperliving.com</a>.</div>
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5. <b>Just My Type </b>specialises in greeting cards and personalised art. For more information visit <a href="http://justmytype.com.sg/" target="_blank">www.justmytype.com.sg</a>.</div>
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6. <b> Katharos Organics</b> gave us samples of their premium organic skincare products. They have a wide range of products for different skin types, and they have free delivery in Singapore on all orders above $100. For more information visit <a href="http://katharosorganics.com/" target="_blank">www.katharosorganics.com</a>.</div>
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7. We need to find more keys for this leather key chain from <b>Naakka Enterprises</b>. Email Rameela Naakka at <a href="mailto:rameela@naakkaenterprises.com" target="_blank">rameela@naakkaenterprises.com</a> for more information.</div>
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8. Lovely silk bracelets from Simone
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9. Not quite sure whether this is a bracelet or a necklace from <b>Shiva Designs</b>. I guess it can be both. Shiva Designs promotes artists from around the world creating beautiful handmade works of art, furniture and interior accessories. For more information, visit <a href="http://shivadesignsbespoke.com/" target="_blank">www.shivadesignsbespoke.com</a>. </div>
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10. Will need to find somewhere to hand this jungle ornament from <b>Tamarind Living</b>, as I think it is far too nice for a handbag. Email <a href="mailto:info@tamarindliving.com">info@tamarindliving.com</a> for more information.</div>
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When we were asked along to Burns Night supper at The Trenchard Arms by <a href="http://www.expatadventuresinsingapore.com/" target="_blank">Expat Adventures in Singapore</a>, we simply couldn't refuse!<br><br>A Burns Night supper is held annually (on or around 25 January) to celebrate the life and the poetry of a Scotsman by the name of Robert Burns. As this was our first Burns Night supper, the whole traditional affair was quite mesmerising.<br><br>The tradition is that the Haggis has to be blessed before it is served. The Piper (in full regalia) played his Bagpipes all the way through the restaurant, through the kitchen and was followed by a Scotsman carrying the plate of Haggis.</div>
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The blessing of the Haggis then starts: <br>
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After the blessing of the Haggis and a wee 'dram' to toast (some Whisky), we were then served our meals.<br>
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Haggis traditionally consists of Sheep's heart, liver and lungs, onion and a variety of spices encased in the Sheep's stomach. This is then simmered for approximately three hours. In modern times though, sausage casing is used. This is served with Neeps (Turnips) and Tatties (Potatoes). <br>
<br>Ours was a "posh" version of the dish so the Haggis was served as "Medallions" and sat on a bed of Mashed Tatties (Potatoes), strips of Neeps (Turnips) and other Vegetables. It was plated very nicely.<br>
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Being our first taste of Haggis, we were very impressed. It was like a nice peppery Lamb Meatloaf. The Pepper really added a nice heat to it. As everything was mashed up; and stuffed inside the casing, the Haggis simply crumbles away with each bite so that you can really enjoy the flavours. There wasn't anything unpleasant about our first experience. If you're not used to eating various parts of a Sheep, Haggis just might make you change your mind. It was quite tasty. In fact; we could've gone for another serving! <br>
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The Black Watch Scotch Egg was a soft boiled Egg encased in a Black Pudding and Pork Sausage mixture, which was then crumbed and fried. </div>
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This was glorious. You can tell from the colour of the Egg Yolk that it wasn't overcooked to a horrible dull grey/green colour. The mixture of Black Pud and Pork Sausage was just right; perfect saltiness, with the Pork giving a hint of smokiness to it all. The fried crispy Bread Crumbs on the outside really made the Scotch Egg an adventure of the textures; as you bite in, you get crispy, chewy and then finally the softness of the Egg. It just all works so well together. </div>
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With such a great experience; we began talking about how we needed to get to Scotland to experience a more rustic Haggis dish and also to taste the various ways it could be made. Perhaps this is something we need to add to the list of "To Do". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For those who are interested in what is said during the blessing of the Haggis; read on!</div>
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<![endif]--><u>Address to a Haggis </u><br><br>Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, <br>Great chieftain o the puddin'-race! <br> Aboon them a' ye tak your place, <br> Painch, tripe, or thairm: <br>Weel are ye wordy of a grace <br>As lang's my arm.<br>
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The groaning trencher there ye fill, <br>Your hurdies like a distant hill, <br> Your pin wad help to mend a mill <br> In time o need, <br>While thro your pores the dews distil <br>Like amber bead.<br>
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His knife see rustic Labour dight, <br>An cut you up wi ready slight, <br> Trenching your gushing entrails bright, <br> Like onie ditch; <br>And then, O what a glorious sight, <br>Warm-reekin, rich!<br>
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Then, horn for horn, they stretch an strive: <br>Deil tak the hindmost, on they drive, <br> Till a' their weel-swall'd kytes belyve <br> Are bent like drums; <br>The auld Guidman, maist like to rive, <br>'Bethankit' hums.<br>
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Is there that owre his French ragout, <br>Or olio that wad staw a sow, <br> Or fricassee wad mak her spew <br> Wi perfect sconner,<br>Looks down wi sneering, scornfu view <br>On sic a dinner?<br>
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Poor devil! see him owre his trash, <br>As feckless as a wither'd rash, <br> His spindle shank a guid whip-lash, <br> His nieve a nit: <br>Thro bloody flood or field to dash, <br>O how unfit!<br>
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But mark the Rustic, haggis-fed, <br>The trembling earth resounds his tread, <br> Clap in his walie nieve a blade, <br> He'll make it whissle; <br>An legs an arms, an heads will sned, <br>Like taps o thrissle.<br>
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Ye Pow'rs, wha mak mankind your care, <br>And dish them out their bill o fare, <br> Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware <br> That jaups in luggies: <br>But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer, <br>Gie her a Haggis!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three Scotsmen looking very daper in their traditional costume<br>with the Piper</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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Have you tried Haggis and do you love it? :)<br>
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<br><div>Cheers</div><div><br></div><div>Expat Kiwis</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057792018558954014noreply@blogger.com0