Egg tarts! My fav hong kong pastries. Leong Sang is at Sago street, off Smith street there. Now the chinatown market is under renovation, so might be a bit diff to spot the shop. 

Anyway, chinatown has quite a number of stores selling HK pastries, but i prefer Leong Sang egg tart. Why? To me, the egg tart must have crispy tart skin, once you bite into it, u’ll get a wonderrful feeling. Second, the egg itself must be smooth. Leong Sang egg tart possesses this two main qualities.  At $0.80 per tart, it is consider reasonable.

4.5 out of 5

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In choosing to read this article beyond its headline, I suppose it would be safe to assume that you are either a) A man looking to boost his already substantial ego, or b) A very cheesed off female.

Since I have no interest in pandering to my fellow man’s self belief (genuine or otherwise) in his ability to cook, this article shall therefore be spent defending an incredibly controversial statement - which I happen to agree with.

Try listing ten TV chefs or food personalities and you will find that you inevitably name more of the masculine variety. Who hasn’t heard of Jamie Oliver, Anthony Bourdain, Martin Yan, or even our very own face of local food, K.F. Seetoh?

In contrast, the pink corner could only conjure up the delectable Nigella Lawson, Violet Oon, and, after much thought, the extremely old school Fang Tai.

This phenomenon is in no way limited to the idiot box. In commercial kitchens all over the island, you would be hard pressed to find more than a handful of female chefs, with the prized position of head chef an almost exclusively male domain.

Yet, most of us would have grown up weaned on a diet of our mum’s food. My mother has cooked at least three-quarters of my meals growing up. That?s ? × 365 × 18! An incredible 3285 meals!

I’m sure that it was the same for Jamie, Anthony and Martin (JAM). How, then, did they evolve to become the super chefs that they are today?

I believe the answer lies in the fact that women continue to refuse to step into the world of professional cooking.

In the past thirty years, women have made huge advances in the workplace. Female CEOs, once a novelty, are becoming more commonplace. Women’s rights groups all over the world continue to battle - and rightly so - for the right to equality in offices everywhere.

Hail the coming of the modern career woman. She leads with an iron fist adorned with diamonds, refuses to take the full period of maternity leave accorded to her, and, damningly, simply refuses to cook.

The professional kitchen remains the domain of men simply because the modern career woman, who has all the attributes of a head chef (A leader, by the book, has the ability to multitask), refuses to step into what they deem to be a woman’s job.

After all, spending the whole day cooking and cleaning dishes is exactly what these newly empowered women are seeking to avoid. The irony is that their peers who decline the rocky road of career superstardom are often more comfortable staying in the kitchen - the home kitchen that is.

These women, content to pursue the socially acceptable role of home maker, prefer to hone their culinary skills at home, rather than cook for money. I’m sure everyone would agree, though, that skills are best honed when faced with competition. And where better to find competition than at the workplace?

Thus, men will continue to don their starched white uniforms and chef hats, if only because women don’t want to. And it is for this reason that I agree that men are better cooks, though it could be added that it is largely because they are the only ones who want to.

I’ve got to go, my mum’s calling: Dinner’s ready!

Credits: By Danny Tan

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Jumbo Jumbo, the famous Jumbo Restaurant, which i finally conquer tonight. Haha. Went there to celebrate my mom’s birthday. When we reach at 6.30pm, the place was not full, BUT they are all reserved! And the seats available are the outdoor dining area. Wait man, don’t start blaming me that i did not make a reservation. I tried. I called at 4 but no one answer the phone. O well, i think the seats are always against me. So we had to make do with the outdoor area, and o boy, it was raining cats and dogs. The waitress even had to carry an umbrella to bring the dishes over.

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Japanese Dining Sun at Chijmes, went there last night with zh, tay, karen to celebrate zh birthday. At chijmes, from the outside u cant tell how the restaurants looked like, but once we stepped into Dining sun, they had very nice decor, the kitchen is a open-concept where u can see the chef cook. Actually wanted to go to Sun with moon at Wheelock, but the reservation there is full. I made a reservation specially requesting good seats, in the end got a seat in the corner that was uncomfortable with the spot light. O well

I had Salmon Steak ($16.80), the dish is done quite nicely, but then i had tried better ones elsewhere. 3 out of 5

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Saw this interesting article although its not really about food, but please give it a read
Appear in your gym/yoga/soccer attire. Whatever happened to personal grooming and dressing to kill? The first impression of a person is formed within… some say 5 seconds, some say 30 seconds, some say 5 minutes - but to sum it up - in a very SHORT time. Appropriate attire would definitely help you score some points.

Order your food before your date arrives or better still, start eating before your date arrives. Yes, I understand you might be hungry after a long day, but try to grab a quick bite prior to your date at the nearest sandwich bar if you know it’s going to be a late lunch or dinner.

Challenge your date’s religion beliefs. Till today, I still cannot figure out why people go on dates to pick a fight. Enough said.

Complain about your past dates/boss/mother/ex-spouse(s). Nobody likes to sit opposite someone who’s negative and constantly complaining. Like job interviews, always put your best foot forward on your first date. You might not be Mr./ Miss Sunshine, but at least present your most positive self on your first date.

Interrogate your date. What does your father do? Can you do housework? When do you forsee yourself settling down? Why did you quit your last job? Why are you still single? The key to a successful communicator is the ability to make the other person feel comfortable. Facing “a machine gun that keeps firing away” leaves the person with no space to breathe.

Walk out on the date / Leave when your date is in the midst of paying for the meal. Even if you totally hated your date’s guts, at least have the courtesy to leave the restaurant at the same time as him/her. Do not rush off as if he/she has some sort of disease.

Whip out your handphone/PDA to split the bill into half… down to the last cent. You might not fancy the lady that much, or you are really broke this month. You do not need to pay for her share, but seriously there’s no excuse for such ‘cheapskate’ and ‘ungentlemanly’ behaviour.

by Violet Lim from lunchactually

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MYTH: Lactose intolerant children should not drink milk.

FACT: New guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics actually recommend that lactose intolerant children not only consume milk, but other dairy products such as cheese and yogurt. While tolerance varies among individuals, it is recommended to introduce small amounts of dairy to determine how much can be tolerated without triggering symptoms. This is especially important as many lactose intolerant children may not be getting enough calcium.

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Went with Mr Tay to far east for second Ddrawers meeting, end up having dinner at Hans cos he was so late.

I had the black pepper pork chop, it cost $8.80 and comes in a set meal with drink, soup, bread, and fruit. Quite value for money i guess, the food is not too bad, but nothing fantastic.

Mr Tay had the black pepper chicken chop.

Overall the food is not too bad, considering the price, better western food can be found in hawker centre. There is the nice restaurant ambience to factor in, but the service of the staff there is not very friendly

3.5 out of 5

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I chanced upon this article while surfing through the net,so i thought I’ll share it with everyone.

Snow crabs, check. Foie gras, check. Caviar, fondue, champagne; check, check, check. Now, how is that for a first date? The food was superb, the service too. The atmosphere at the restaurant was enchanting and conversation simply flowed between the two of us. You can say that it was indeed a perfect date.

The catch? We were having a buffet dinner. Not that it bothered me. However, I know of girls who will baulk at being brought to a buffet for a first date, no matter how classy the restaurant is. Blame it on buffet’s embarrassing history.

In the past, buffets were value-for-money deals where we would stuff ourselves silly with food that could be found easily anywhere. Items like fried rice, curry chicken, satay, assorted fruits and tarts were featured prominently on buffet spreads. At a relatively low cost of around twenty dollars, the draw of limitless servings of food was too good for most Singaporeans to resist.

Times have changed though. No longer are buffets a generic spread of popular items. Buffet spreads now cater to a select audience and do their best to satisfy this target audience’s needs and wants. A good quality buffet dinner like the one I had can cost up to over a hundred dollars per couple.

I know, buffets used to be a poor excuse for a proper dinner, let alone a first date. However, guys who play their cards well will know how to win the approval of their foodie dates like me. I like the fact that buffets allow me countless servings of my favourites, yet without the stiff formality of a six course dinner. Girls on diet can tuck into their salads, sashimi and soups, while others like me can feast on pork knuckles, ribs, tempura and everything else in between. Guys will also be spared from wondering which type of cuisine their dates prefer.

Girls have (and probably will always have) high standards, be it in fashion, food or their dates. Show her that you can be different, even with a buffet dinner. Choose a seat by the window, ask her what she likes and personally bring food for her to enjoy. Instead of hurrying through a set dinner, take your time to savour the spread of food in front of you, at your own pace. Enjoy each other’s company and observe what she likes to eat. More than just the food, you are showing her exactly how attentive you are to such details. More than anything, your small thoughtful acts will make the difference.

So what are you waiting for? Buffets for a first date or even Valentine’s Day, try it!

Credits: Ernonee’s Mouse

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