Monthly Archives: March 2010
Sup Tulang – Bone Soup
Awhile ago I went to the Golden Mile Hawker Centre to try the infamous sup tulang – mutton bone marrow soup. Mutton bones are cooked in a bright reddish-pink chili sauce, which does not taste at all spicy and does … Continue reading
Singapore Bucket List
I’m past the half-way point of my time in Singapore and I so I drew up a list of things to accomplish in the four months that remain. I figure it’s important to have goals, although most of these are … Continue reading
The Best Roast Pork in Cow Car Water
I was wandering through the maze that is Chinatown Complex’s hawker centre when I saw the following sign: I was amused and confused. What is cow car water? Cow water could mean beef broth, but where does the car come … Continue reading
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The Craziest Pringles Flavor
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to explore the local grocery store. While this is usually more interesting when traveling abroad, I’ve sometimes been equally amused by wandering around domestic stores, especially independent ones. Possibly … Continue reading
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Rojak
While it may sound like a type of cleaning product, rojak (Malay for “mixture”) is another tasty dish found in Singapore. (Other versions of the dish are also found in Malaysia and Indonesia.) The Singaporean version consists of pieces of … Continue reading
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Notes on Manila
I’m actually headed back to Manila in two weeks for a conference (a consequently crazy work schedule is the main reason my posting frequency has declined), but here are some of my first experiences in the city. Transportation Transportation in … Continue reading
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