Author: ContentED
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A Pepsi collectible for generations
I’m not one for collecting canned drinks because the cans can corrode and leak over time. But, a routine supermarket run to Giant yielded a box of Pepsi can drinks that I simply cannot resist. The box shouted “Limited Edition Retro Cans” and “Celebrating Every Generation”. Inside were four cans of Pepsi from across generations…
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MBT GT 18: Great for flat-footers
One of the pains of having flat feet is feeling strain on the joints after walking. As a life-long sufferer, I have to put up with the pain after exercising and while travelling, making walking somewhat of a chore. That was until I was introduced to rockers by a friend. My love affair with the…
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Year end shopping: Online or in-store?
A Facebook commissioned study revealed that 45 percent of Hong Kong consumers shopped in-store last Christmas. Surprisingly, only 36 percent shopped online. In terms of spending, mobile-first consumers planned to spend HK$7,176 compared to planned spending of HK$5,437 for the average shopper during that period. To avoid long wait times and crowds in-store, half of the mobile-first…
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Coriander Leaf: Something old, something new
Nasi lemak is a Malay dish that is a staple not just for breakfast but lunch and dinner. You can find pre-packed or a la carte nasi lemak in practically all parts of Singapore. I grew up on the pre-packed version comprising coconut rice, ikan bilis (anchovies) or small fish, and a slice of egg topped…
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A cheesecake convert
Cheesecake. Some love them. Some don’t. I used to be one of those who are not crazy — sorry, let me paraphrase, “not interested” sounds more accurate — about cheesecake. Yes, I’ve eaten them but give me fruit cake, chocolate cake or kueh lapis (a thousand layer cake) anytime. It was one of those days…
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When is a sale a sale?
Alibaba set a new record of US$30.8 billion in sales on November 11, aka Singles Day. The figure eclipsed the US$4 billion that Amazon brought in on Prime Day in July. If anything, this shows that people are drawn to sales — 10/10, 11/11 and with Black Friday and Christmas coming up soon. It’s like…
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The SXFI Amp: Creative’s 2nd coming?
By Edward Lim Spending three days manning a booth in an IT show can take a toll on the body and mind. What more a constant repetitive blasting of sound from a booth just across the aisle. The vendor was an up and coming Singapore company called Creative Technology. The product was the Sound Blaster.
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Zoku stainless steel bottle keeps fluids at the right temperature
Water bottles. I’ve an affinity with them since I was a child. Plastic, glass, metal, hybrid, you name it, I’ve got it. In fact, the reason I have so many is because I have the tendency to lose them while young. Some were lost when I left them behind in a football field or volleyball…
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Chilled coconut pudding makes a sweet ending
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant is always a hive of activities whenever we visit. Highly popular for its tim sum, there is a constant stream of hungry customers. Opened in 1992, the restaurant occupies several units along Jalan Besar, from 183 to 191. Over the years, the queuing system has improved tremendously with the adoption…
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Lost and found: Best fried sambal fish
Years ago, an ex-colleague of mine brought a few of us to eat a dish he dubbed “the best fried fish he has ever had”. “You can even eat all the bones,” he beamed. The restaurant was along Ophir Road and such was its popularity that there was a line of cars parked on along…
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