Category: Food
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雞湯大叔 Broth Master – One of the best hotpot places in Taipei!
Taiwan IS the land of hotpot. A hotpot meal can range from NTD120 to NTD2000 (SGD$6-100) and options are abundant in Taiwan. One place I highly recommend is 雞湯大叔 Broth Master. The one I visited this week (and the one I usually visit) is conveniently located in the Eslite Building in Xin Yi district. Here…
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Celebrate International Women’s Day at X-SCAP8!
We’re soon approaching the month of March which means that International Women’s Day is coming up! Be it our family members, colleagues, or even teachers and mentors that you’ve crossed paths with, I believe that it’s a great time to honour these important people in our lives. One exciting place to try out this International…
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TAICHUNG FINDS: Dolce Luna Gelato and LUHO Home of Puff!
From gelatos to cream puffs, Taichung has so much to offer!
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#PENANGFINDS: Moody Cow Cafe – Worth the hype?
Moody Cow, based in Georgetown, has probably one of the most costly cakes I’ve seen in Malaysia. But during my vacation to Penang, my family and I decided to give it a shot. After all, how often do we step into Penang? We visited the outlet at Gurney Plaza which was conveniently located near the…
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Made in Singapore – The Singapore Salad: CNY Yu Sheng Edition
As Chinese New Year approaches, many of us must’ve started figuring out our feasting plans. While we are limited by the number of houses we can visit and the number of unique visitors per household, I still believe that this season is one that we can all enjoy together – over food (of course). Yu…
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Rolling into the new year with some Rolling Rolling cinnamon rolls!
A friend of mine made me some lovely cinnamon rolls earlier in October, and since then, I’ve been having lots of cravings for it. Another friend then decided to introduce one of the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever tasted before – Rolling Rolling 捲捲人生 in Taipei and I’d hands-down recommend to ANYONE who likes (or…
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Popcorn for (almost) all tastes
Think of popcorn and I think of going to the cinema. Popcorn plus drink and watching a movie go hand in hand. And it conjures a happy feeling because it means a time of relaxation, being entertained and indulging in the snack. When given the opportunity to review The Kettle Gourmet’s popcorns, I was expecting…
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Meatless meats, healthy alternatives
Alternative meats are gaining greater visibility as more brands start rolling out their versions of the products. Besides being environmentally friendly, they are claimed to be healthier and do not compromise on taste. Being a true carnivore, I am a little apprehensive about these as I really prefer the real bite feel, juiciness and chewiness…
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It’s a(bao)t to get Bao-werful
If you’ve been to Hualien, you’ve probably heard of the famous 公正包子 (Gong Zheng Bao Zi). It’s so popular that it has a whopping 14,000 reviews on Google alone! I’ve tried out the buns on multiple occasions, and I had to try it again on a recent trip to Hualien. Unlike the Xiao Long Bao (小籠包) in…