Madewell

By • Thursday, 28 February 2013 • Fash, More Dash than Cash, My Holidays, Travel

I am off to NYC in a few weeks for an insanely short amount of time (3 days).  Before getting there, like any sensible girl would, I am doing a bit of research on what places and shops I will be making a dash for first. Read More

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The Old Fashioned Sweet Shop in Burford

By • Tuesday, 26 February 2013 • Brit Stuff, Food & Drink, My Holidays, Travel

I love old fashioned shops. I have a particular weakness for beautiful old fashioned sweetshops – and not just because I love eating sweets (my guilty secret: the white licorice round ones covered in little blue dots are my fave) but because they are reminiscent of a bygone era.

This one in Burford I came across in December – but haven’t had time to post about until now – is almost too picture perfect for words.

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The Deep Jungle…Just Around the Corner from Suburbia

By • Monday, 25 February 2013 • Day Trips, Food & Drink

I sometimes feel that if you left your house here in Singapore empty – for more than, say, two months – wild plants and trees would start to squeeze themselves up through gaps in the concrete and you’d return to find a jungle in your backyard. Read More

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Easy Peasy Chicken Pie

By • Friday, 22 February 2013 • Brit Stuff, Food & Drink, House & Home, Recipes

This is fabulously easy to make, delicious to eat and looks seriously impressive. What more could you ask for?

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Lo Hei

By • Thursday, 21 February 2013 • Festivals, Food & Drink, Restaurant Reviews

I have been doing some serious ‘lowing’ over this Chinese New Year.  I love that the word for tossing the lo hei* is – in all seriousness – actually called that.  Lowing. It makes me think of being in vague proximity to a manger.

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