Sometimes a recipe you find online is just a recipe because it does not tell you what to look out for. You can follow it exactly, yet your bakes still fail. It might have given you the idea that baking is difficult, but really, it isn’t!
There are so many factors to consider, but here are the 10 most basic and important things beginner home-bakers should take note of and it applies to almost all types of bakes.
There are endless digital camera options in the market. Plenty of models to pick from, all with its respective niches and functions, of different price points, and in the colours of a rainbow.
We are such camera junkies and we often find ourselves torn between choices. There were bad decisions we made, money that we shouldn’t have spent, but you know what? Our latest acquisition is definitely a right choice – the Panasonic LUMIX GF7. We go everywhere with it now – on our daily escapades, for official photo shoots, when we go on holidays and media trips… it is now a mainstay in our bag, and we have become so reliant on it.
The functions are more than incredible. And it is the best selfie camera that we’ve laid hands on. It also comes with a wifi function, so we can conveniently download our images to our phones for immediate upload on social media platforms. The cherry on top? It is only S$699, and it comes in a palette of four fashionable colours!
It is true. We bring our GF7 everywhere we go now. And we will share with you 9 reasons just why so.
Have you ever wondered about how tight security is in an international airport? What are the checks and measures put in place to ensure that every passenger who boards the plane is clean and free from terrorism agendas?
Let’s talk about somewhere closer to home – Changi Airport. How are the staff trained to ensure that the airport is safe? What are the screening procedures like? What are we allowed and not allowed to bring onboard a flight?
We went behind the scenes and followed a team of aviation security officers from Certis CISCO as they carried out their daily duties. Along the way, we made discoveries about things we never knew of – pre-boarding security screening and checklist, the hierarchy and levels of authorised personnel, checks that we do not see etc – and had queries-of-our-lives answered.
There is no place like Bangkok when it comes to heavenly massages and pampering spa treatments. Sure, Asia has no lack of such indulging options, but Bangkok is the place to be if you want some rejuvenation.
You have your very cheap massages at an average THB 300 per hour; that’s S$10 per hour. Unheard of! And then you have the mid-tier ones that are slightly pricier, but what you get is a lush environment with detailed services from the moment you enter.
No trip to Bangkok is complete without a session, so here’s sharing 11 of the Best Thai Massage and Spas in Bangkok. You deserve the pampering.
There are convenience stores everywhere in the world, but the ones that have our hearts are the ones in Taiwan. They are nothing but convenient. Sounds silly, but if you’ve stepped in to one at Taiwan, you would realize how much it eases your life!
You can find them everywhere – city or countryside – and the sheer array of services is why the Taiwanese love their convenience stores so much. Apart from the usual routines like picking up a snack or a drink, you can pay your utility bills, buy movie tickets, use the ATM, have your blood pressure measured, print documents and so much more – all within one convenience store.
The vast demographics that you can find in a convenience store speaks volume of the one-stop solution – suited executives seated with a cup of coffee each for a casual meeting, students eating a simple and cheap lunch, housewives running their errands and paying their bills, tourists stopping by to tap on the free wifi…
Here, we share 12 things that make Taiwan’s Convenience Stores So Awesome:
Regular readers will know that we are strong advocators of using HungryGoWhere Online Reservations when we want to make bookings for restaurants. Other than the fact that it is convenient, easy and free to use, you can also enjoy special deals when you make reservations through HungryGoWhere Online Reservations.
If you have missed our previous post, Dian Xiao Er is giving away a free Duck Roasted with Ten Wonder Herbs till 30 April 2015. On top of that, we have two more reasons why you should try using HungryGoWhere Online Reservations – The Boiler Louisiana Seafood & Beer is giving away a free lobster (worth S$75++), while Spizza Mercato is offering a free 10″ pizza (worth up to S$21++).
A stalwart in the local dining scene, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel has been serving its loyal regulars since its opening in 1995. What makes Wan Hao a place where you can return to again and again is its familiarity and consistency; standards are always very high and you will never be disappointed by the food.
From now till 15 May 2015, Dim Sum Chef Loh Kah Poh has put together a lineup of classic dim sum dishes prepared with only the best ingredients. To put it simply, this is no ordinary dim sum lunch. Highlights include Steamed Whole Abalone with Pork & Shrimp Dumpling, Deep-fried Crispy Bun with Chilli Crab Filling, Deep Fried Yam Paste with Black Truffles, and Squid Ink Seafood Dumpling.
If you are heading down to Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant to treat yourself to a dim sum feast, remember to quote “Ladyironchef” to enjoy a 10% off your total bill.
The Laughing Cow® is a childhood brand that most of us grew up with. It is familiar, it is comforting, it is nutritious, and it was a reward we often looked forward to as kids. We recall being in total glee every time we opened the refrigerator and were greeted by the cute cow logo. That meant Mama stocked up on all the cheese treats!
What was your favourite snack as a kid? For us, it was the Cheez Dippers. Well, still is. Can never get enough of it! And of course, there are the Cheese Wedges and Cheese Slices.
From now till 31 May 2015, simply purchase S$10 worth of any The Laughing Cow® products in a single receipt for a chance to win S$500 cash prize, and there will be 30 lucky winners.