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fat spoon cookbook


About a couple of months ago, the lovely duo of the inimitable Fat Spoon invited me to the launching of their new cookbook. If there's anything I like to read, it's definitely cookbooks. I say this only because books are not always my thing. But, give me a book with photos of my most favourite thing on earth (food), you've got me.


The Fat Spoon Cookbook highlights a simple philosophy in their cooking where traditional food meets new techniques. From Medium-boiled Eggs with Asam Jawa Sauce to TORCHED SALMON RICE BOWL, they sure have a way of combining wonderfully uncommon ingredients into our everyday local favourites.

This cookbook is beautifully photographed and represents perfectly of what they serve at the cafe. Read what happened during the event on Joyce's blog and take a glimpse into what was served for lunch! :-)

For now, I've got my eyes on the Asian Salmon Tartare with Poppadom Chips and I can't wait to get into the kitchen and cook!

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the kitchen table


Bakery by day, restaurant by dusk, there is so much story and character at The Kitchen Table. I am 100% confident that this place was created for me. This handsome nook evokes a sense of kinship from the moment one enters through the glass door and the intimate setting is just the perfect spot for a relaxed meal with friends. Huge props to Mei Wan (pictured above) and Marcus for creating an avenue that brings people together for a feast inspired by Malaysia's fresh produce and holding onto their passion ever since their supper club days.


For now, The Kitchen Table remains a sure bet for when I need some real comfort food. And when it's available, I'm a team potato and leek soup all the way!


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pickle and fig, ttdi


Before I die, I want to be rich — 

enough to be well-fed;
enough to give back;
and, enough to see the world

before I die.

Not gonna lie, I just made them up 5 minutes ago. Maybe they are all I want to have, maybe not. I remember stumbling into this story of a similar installation that went viral on the internet. It all started out as an experiment which became phenomenal. Today, 'Before I Die' can be seen all around the world and I am happy to find this work of art in this gem of a cafe.

'At their greatest, our public spaces can nourish our well-being and help us see that we’re not alone as we try to make sense of our lives.

With more ways to share in public space, the people around us can not only help us make better places, they can help us become our best selves.'

Read more about this installation at http://beforeidie.cc/site/about/.


There is nothing like an inspiring entrance to add to a unique dining experience. Like this guy would often say, we feast with our eyes first, taste - secondary. Perhaps, he's right. I've surely tasted better paninis before but that won't stop me from coming back to this cosy spot.

Set on an old shop lot of Taman Tun, Pickle and Fig delivers creative comfort food wrapped in hot, pressed breads and other open-faced savouries enough to attract hungry folks around the neighbourhood. Coffee is definitely not their forte, not when the barista is evidently confused when asked about the difference between a flat white and cappuccino... though, the drinks aren't all too shabby.

As we feast with our eyes... The industrial lighting fixtures and warehouse wooden furniture pieces create a promising, convivial vibe, though more relaxing at tea time. I'll probably be back... after I've figured out what I want before I die.

Pickle and Fig

T.

cafe hopping, singapore

It was not too long ago since I'd last visited this gem of a country... seven months to be exact. Each trip left me longing for more but there never seems to be enough time! I definitely had more than my fair share of coffee and pastries here in the time that I had. Often, accompanied by the lovely and talented locals I was lucky to be acquainted with through instagram.

Oh the life of a Singaporean is indeed an enviable watch... A return trip is definitely in order!


Pictured 

Tiong Bahru Bakery
Flock Cafe
Kooka Cafe
Jimmy Monkey
Strangers' Reunion
The Plain
Selfish Gene
Toby's Estate
Smitten
Necessary Provisions

Not Pictured

Carpenter & Cook
Maki-San


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