Author: ContentED
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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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Wonderboom: Small body, big sound
How many speakers does a person need? How about one more? With a couple of Google Home speakers in my home, I wasn’t really in need of another speaker but the Wonderboom changed my mind. Yes, it doesn’t have the smart capabilities of a Google Home. It can’t receive verbal instructions. But, it’s sound does…
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Himalaya Salt candy is so addictive!
Last October, I was given a pack of sports candy called Himalaya Salt. As it was new to me, I tried it and got hooked by its combination of mint, sweetness, sourness and saltiness. While there was a longing for more, I forgot about it over time — until my daughter told me about a…
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Pendulumic Tact T1: A wireless wonder
Pendulumic? Who’s that? What’s that? That was what went through my mind when I first heard of the brand Pendulumic. I had absolutely no clue what it is or does. And my daughter was getting one because of a fire sale. She too didn’t know much about it other than the fact that the wireless…
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Victorinox: A penknife for every occasion
Ever tried to pull open a pack of snacks in a hotel room? Or attempted to open a well-taped parcel while on the road? Many of us would have had encountered these or similar occasions while travelling. It’s at times like these that a penknife would come in handy. And when it comes to penknives,…
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555 Villa Thai is no laughing matter
Imagine Suvarnabhumi Airport right next to Changi Airport? It’s not just possible with a small scale map but right smack adjacent to Changi Airport, within a stone’s throw from Changi Prison. Of course, I’m not talking about the airport in Thailand but a sign bearing its name along with many other popular places in Bangkok,…
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Grilled seafood platter value for money
Night life is alive and very vibrant in exotic Bangkok. A key element are the night markets, of which there are plenty, each with its own uniqueness and offerings. For my recent trip, my family decided to check out Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market at 55/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd. Easily accessible via Cultural Centre MRT Station, this…
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Cool coconut dessert draws me back to Chatuchak
My first trip to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok left an impression that says, “been there, done that”. I did not even want to consider venturing again to the massive maze of more than 15,000 stalls. It was hot, humid and when it poured, the place was flooded. The cheap T-shirts were cheaper…
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