A pâtissière, eating around the world
Prelude Prior to my trip to Bhutan, I had certain imaginations about this mystic land, weaved together from scraps of information gathered here and there – “a spiritual mountain kingdom where tranquility reigns”, “the first nation to measure its success not by its economy but by the happiness of its people”, “the last Shangri-La”… 在踏足不丹之前，我對這個神秘的王國有著各種綺麗想象…Continue Reading “[BHUTAN 不丹] Amankora Journey, Part I”
The Retreat at Blue LagoonAdd: Norðurljósavegur 11, 240 Grindavík, IcelandTel: +354 420 8700Website: www.bluelagoon.com/accommodation/retreat-hotelPrice: from 162,000 ISK (~1290 USD) / nightVisited: Sep 2019 When planning our Iceland road trip (Part I, Part II), we decided to end it at the Blue Lagoon for two reasons. First, the Blue Lagoon is only a short 20-minute drive…Continue Reading “[ICELAND 冰島] The Retreat at Blue Lagoon 藍湖酒店”
Iceland, September 2019.Following the last post, here are highlights #5-10 of our honeymoon trip. 冰島，2019年9月。接著上一篇，這是我們蜜月旅行的 highlights #5-10。 Highlight #6冰湖 & 鑽石海灘 / Glacier Lake & Diamond Beach The same afternoon, we arrived at Jökulsárlón glacier lake. It was, undoubtedly, one of the most breathtaking sights I’d ever seen – majestic chunks of glacier ice floating…Continue Reading “[ICELAND 冰島] Part II”
Iceland, September 2019. It’s been almost a year since A. and I got married. Since neither of us is really into the wedding ordeal, we only had a simple luncheon with close family members after we got registered at the city hall. But while the wedding ceremony was omitted, the honeymoon could not possibly be…Continue Reading “[ICELAND 冰島] Part I”
Champion du Monde de la Pâtisserie Quentin Bailly was in Taipei for a demo, and I had the opportunity to assist him with the preparation. A few days of incredible learning, to say the least!
OdetteAdd: 1 St Andrew’s Road #01-04 Singapore Tel: +65 6385 0498Website: www.odetterestaurant.comPrice: SGD 148-328++/setVisited: Jun 2019 Without a doubt, Odette was the one restaurant that I most looked forward to on this trip to Singapore. Two Michelin stars and #1 in this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants? This combination is enough to pique my interest….Continue Reading “[Singapore 新加坡] Odette”
Malcom Lee preserves the essence and complexities of traditional Peranakan cuisine while adding modern twists, striking a fine balance between authenticity and creativity.
Thin white bread toasted crispy, then lathered on with kaya jam and blocks of butter. The portion might look small, but each mouthful is rich with the interlacing flavors of coconut milk, pandan, and butter…
A stylish, convenient, and super comfortable boutique accommodation in Singapore’s vibrant Chinatown neighborhood. Highly recommended especially for those looking for a more affordable and fun alternative to the five star hotels.
The outdoor pool is especially a charmer. The daybeds, the palm trees, the cool breeze…it almost feels like we are in a resort instead of a city hotel (if not for those high-rises on the horizon).