Diving Into The Southeast Asia Aquarium (S.E.A.A.)

Posted on 1 November, 2013 by cllism

CatfishSea CucumbersAbove: A school of catfish; Below: Sea cucumbers lying alongside a tiger cowry shell

These are some of the many pictures that I took inside the S.E.A. Aquarium back in October. The sea jellies are among the list of my most favoured breed of marine animals swimming in the tanks, what with the mysterious aura they exude and the seemingly enigmatic gravity-defying habitats they live in. Oh, and not to forget that they feed on the legendary sea monkeys for sustenance as well. How much more intriguing can these creatures get?

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My Favourite Teochew Steamed Golden Pomfret

Posted on 24 October, 2013 by cllism

Teochew Steamed Pomfret

Teochew Steamed Pomfret 2

I love steamed fish, especially steamed pomfrets, whatever colours they are – black, white, silver or golden. Perhaps it is the Teochew blood flowing in me that makes me crave for it so much. It is also a very simple and healthy dish to prepare at home – one that our parents would make for us every other weekend.

This recipe closely more or less follows what my mum does, though with some adaptations to suit my taste bud. I hope you will all love it too.

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And Then There Were Mango Ice-Cream Popsicles

Posted on 22 October, 2013 by cllism

Mango Ice-Cream Popsicles

On a hot day like this, a mango ice-cream popsicle is all that I need.

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A Dessert Dispensing Ice-Cream Maker

Posted on 21 October, 2013 by cllism

Ice-cream Maker 2How did this machine end up in our kitchen?

Firstly, the guy was fascinated by Jimmy’s Food Factory when it featured how ice-cream is being produced commercially. Then, he grew increasingly keen on making his own ice-cream and on making it ever softer and lighter. Later on, we learnt through the variety shows in the UK (such as Come Dine With Me) that there is such a thing as an ice-cream maker (ok, it was just me). His curiosity got the better of him: how could a kitchen equipment – and a small one at that – produce anything on par with the ice-cream that is commercially produced by the big guns?

At last, we convinced ourselves to get a small and affordable ice-cream maker from 淘宝网.

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In The Mood For Cheongsam: Modernity & Singapore Women

Posted on 21 October, 2013 by cllism

Haven’t had a chance to visit the local national museums in years. This exhibition was a good excuse for me to do so, especially since I’ve got a weakness for exhibitions on textiles and designs.

Cheongsams, or 长衫 in Cantonese (literally long robes), originated from the Qing Dynasty. This term used to refer to both the garments worn by the men and women, but is now used exclusively to refer to only those worn by the female of the species. The exhibition focuses on the changes in design, material and quality in the making of these cheongsams and how these in turn reflect the various stages of progress in, as well as external influences on, the local society.

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