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Grow Your Own Pineapples

April 30, 2025 By DanDan Leave a Comment

Learn how to grow your very own pineapple fruit, from the top of a consumed pineapple in very easy steps.

Shakti Mat Advanced

May 29, 2021 By DanDan

A review of the Shakti Mat Advanced (purple version), some quick insights and applications of the product as well as initial thoughts.

Cyberpunk 2077: Quadra Type-66 “Jen Rowley”

May 24, 2021 By DanDan

Discover the fantastic electric orange “Jen Rowley” in Cyberpunk 2077. Modeled after the 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from the 80’s TV Hit Show – The Dukes of Hazzard!

First boil Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup

The Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup

July 20, 2020 By Dunkle

Learn how to make this simple triple boiled chinese herbal chicken soup – just like mum or grandma used to make. Does it cure hangovers? Try it and find out for yourself!

Classic Cheeseburgers with Brioche Buns

July 14, 2020 By Dunkle

Our fantastic alternative to the classic McDonalds Cheeseburger. We make our own patties, pickles and brioche burger buns to create the magic!

Inspire Fitness Asia

July 11, 2020 By DanDan

Get inspired with Inspire Fitness Asia and reach your fitness goals. Check out our review of this hidden gym in Joo Chiat.

Song Lang Garden

July 11, 2020 By DanDan

Located on the historical Tanjong Katong Road, we review this large colourful nursery hiding in plain sight.

Red Wine Pork Ribs @ Sin Hoi Sai Eating House

July 4, 2020 By DanDan

Our review of the red wine pork ribs from Sin Hoi Sai Eating House in the East Coast. These are a secret menu item!

The Original Katong Laksa

June 28, 2020 By DanDan

Review of The Original Katong Laksa. Located in Roxy Square offering nyonya-style Peranakan Laksa.

Hock Hai Curry Noodles made from Left Over Curry Chicken

My ‘Hock Hai’ Curry Noodle

June 12, 2020 By Dunkle

Looking for a solution to leftover curry chicken? Turn it into a super tasty Hock Hai Curry Noodle with this simple recipe!

Grandmas Singaporean Chicken Curry

The Elusive Grandma Singapore Curry Chicken

June 12, 2020 By Dunkle

Nostalgic and authentic Singaporean Chicken Curry. Learn how to make Grandma’s famous recipe from scratch!

Fried Hokkien Prawn Stewed Pork Mee

Fried Hokkien Braised Pork Prawn Mee

June 11, 2020 By Dunkle

Discover how to make your very own Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee at home. This version is a fusion of braised pork with prawn, egg noodles and vermicilli.

Lemon Ginger Detox Water Recipe

Lemon Ginger Detox Water

May 28, 2020 By DanDan

An easy to prepare and very tasty lemon ginger detox water. Takes no more than 5 minutes, come check out the recipe.

Grandma's Mortar and Pestle used to Grind ingredients and spices into Rempah or Rambha

We Love Rambha! Or is that Rempah?

May 11, 2020 By Dunkle

What is Rempah? What is Rambha? Find out the etimology of both terms from our local Singaporean, as he takes us on a journey with his Poh Poh and how he came to learn these words.

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Recent Posts

  • Grow Your Own Pineapples April 30, 2025
  • Shakti Mat Advanced May 29, 2021
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Quadra Type-66 “Jen Rowley” May 24, 2021
  • The Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup July 20, 2020
  • Classic Cheeseburgers with Brioche Buns July 14, 2020
  • Inspire Fitness Asia July 11, 2020
  • Song Lang Garden July 11, 2020
  • Red Wine Pork Ribs @ Sin Hoi Sai Eating House July 4, 2020
  • The Original Katong Laksa June 28, 2020
  • My ‘Hock Hai’ Curry Noodle June 12, 2020

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