Author Archives: cllism

A Snapshot Of My Memories From My Windows

I went back to our old HDB flat in Clementi sometime back last month. I’ve gone back there a couple of times before, always to reminisce the nice old memories and the carefree days back when I was a child. … Read more

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Seared Octopus With Smoked Red Pepper Dressing

I first tried a similar dish when I was in France back in 2024. I was on a work trip there with some colleagues to discuss about projects to collaborate, and we stopped by this Italian restaurant for dinner for … Read more

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I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki By Baek Sehee

I first paid attention to  ‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ out of sheer curiosity. It was sitting at the top of the bestseller lists, and its title hit that rare sweet spot—quirky, cute, and deeply … Read more

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Chicken Bitki – Eastern European Style Chicken Patties

The word ‘bitki’ has its origin from the Russian word ‘otbitki’, which means pounded or minced. It’s evolved over time with other European influences, to become pan-fried meat cutlets and patties using minced meat. I like how the recipe includes whisked whites because … Read more

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A Sketch Of Demon Slayer Characters

Demon Slayer characters include Akaza (Left) and Rengoku (Right)

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