The name ‘Plain Vanilla’ definitely does not do justice to this charming little bakery in Tiong Bahru, Singapore. The bakery is far from ‘plain vanilla’ and churns out some of the most delicious cupcakes in the city. I was first drawn to this sweet haven while exploring the quaint Tiong Bahru neighborhood. Located in a {Read More…}
Glambue: Beautiful bamboo homeware {Free giveaway}
Afternoons in Singapore aren’t always the most pleasant. For a change, though, it was a refreshing one, after my meeting with Bernadine Reddy, founder of Glambue. Bernadine’s cool and collected personality reflects in her products. Her recently launched brand Glambue is about tastefully designed bamboo homeware, and strives to be a welcome addition to the {Read More…}
Eastern Granola: Cereal with an Asian twist
Breakfast, they say is the most important meal of the day. I agree. As healthy as I try to keep it, granola, does not feature high on my list of options. However, while in Singapore recently, I came across this Asian brand Eastern Granola, which mixes fruit with cereal. I decided to give this healthy {Read More…}
GSH Conserves: fruity goodness
My husband is a foodie. Which means, sometimes we end up trying foods, we otherwise would not. So, that’s how I spotted GSH Conserves, when we visited the Pasarbella Market in Singapore, last weekend. It was an unobtrusive stall in a corner (I’m sure I would have missed it), where a smiling young man was {Read More…}
The Baker’s Dozen: delicious dough
I love bread. In all shapes and sizes. From Pain au chocolat to French baguettes, I did the daily rounds of my favorite bakeries, while I lived abroad, to indulge in this comfort food. Back home in India, the same variety of bread, is not easily available. Unless of course, you visit the premium hotel {Read More…}
Once Upon a Tea
Lately, I’ve been addicted to Oolong Caramel au Beurre Sale, made by French company Comptoir Francais du The. My husband brought back some packets for me during one of his travels to South East Asia. In Asia, this tea is only retailed in luxury hotels, and not available for retail sale. What I like is {Read More…}