2 Storey HDB Terrace for sale
June 19, 2008 – 11:11 pm | 73 Comments

To notify keen buyers of available HDB terrace units for sale / rent here, I try to keep this space updated by trawling the Saturday Classifieds in the Straits Times and do random Google searches. …

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Chuck & Gigi are on a mission to eat their way through Balestier – a gastronomic heaven! (or hell!)

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All about Balestier Tau Sar Piah
June 23, 2009 – 10:58 pm | One Comment
All about Balestier Tau Sar Piah

Balestier is locally famous for three things when it comes to food: the flaky bean jam pastry tau sar piah, fish head steamboat and the pork rib soup bak kut teh.
As for myself, I never …

The Maru Collection – Korean Inspired Furniture
June 22, 2009 – 11:43 pm | No Comment
The Maru Collection – Korean Inspired Furniture

Constructed entirely from solid reclaimed wood, these Dining and Coffee Tables are truly green at heart. Perfect for larger spaces (I wish we have) and also doubles as a low dining table, it is constructed …

The Nearest Amenities – What every Resident should know Part 1/2
June 22, 2009 – 12:40 am | 2 Comments
The Nearest Amenities – What every Resident should know Part 1/2

Here’s a little directory for those who want to get around in the estate.
3 nearest Coffeeshops – Don’t just depend on the Hawker Centre, these are the nearest 3 sussed out.
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All brides-to-be need Ampoules
June 8, 2009 – 1:42 am | 11 Comments
All brides-to-be need Ampoules

I’ve bought 10 boxes of ampoules to DIY on myself – 10 vials in each box and each vial amounts to only slightly more than a dollar! I was told they are about the same …

In Our Backyard – Filming of 180 episodes Local Series
May 31, 2009 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
In Our Backyard – Filming of 180 episodes Local Series

899 Kopitiam as a venue for local filming

Chuck and me walked to the Indian-muslim 24 hour offeeshop (Fayidha Restaurant) for our usual supper and checked out the filming process that was taking place next door.  (Apologies for the …

Archive of HDB Terrace Sold
May 30, 2009 – 11:36 pm | No Comment
Archive of HDB Terrace Sold

Blk 39 Jalan Bahagia HDB Inter Terrace unit

Last updated: 28 June 2009
Valuation: 545K
Type: Intermediate

Blk 55 Jalan Bahagia HDB Inter Terrace unit

Last updated: Updated 28 June 09
Valuation: 530K
Type: Intermediate

Blk 51 Jalan Bahagia HDB Inter …

Is Parking an Issue in the neighbourhood?
May 27, 2009 – 12:32 am | No Comment
Is Parking an Issue in the neighbourhood?

Many readers have written to ask about parking issues and we have overheard a potential buyer asking about the parking issues here in the estate, so I’m addressing some of them here.

Ma’mor Residents
– Most …

Why you Need an iRobot for your Home
May 24, 2009 – 4:44 pm | 2 Comments
Why you Need an iRobot for your Home

We T-loaned the iRobot Roomba 4230 series from our iRobot-expert friends (Joe & Rose) and here goes our first funny experience with the new pet!

Convinced (as ever) to get one for ourselves, here are the …

4 Tips for BBQ Leftovers
May 23, 2009 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
4 Tips for BBQ Leftovers

The one thing that you wouldn’t want is throwing extra food on the BBQ grill at the last minute. Always prepare more than you need so you don’t have to worry about running out. Of …

Famous Duck Rice / Porridge – Whampoa Hawker Centre
May 22, 2009 – 12:27 am | No Comment
Famous Duck Rice / Porridge – Whampoa Hawker Centre

Whampoa Market has one of the best braised duck stalls in Singapore. With its sister Roasted duck stall on its right and the famous Hoover rojak on its left, the stall is easy to recognize …