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Singapore food heaven; inspires, caffeinates, and feeds

On July 21, 2011 By

Singapore — I wake up happy. The air, noticeably humid, might make the day go south for some, but I like humidity. I tend to think it does good things for my skin. I start with an hour of Nike Training in the living room. Sliding doors  open to [...]

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The feast begins... Cristina McLauchlan

‘Precious’ find: Central Market Nyonya food

On June 22, 2011 By

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — I discovered this little gem of a restaurant through an old entry on the Masak Masak blog site.

After a busy morning working I ride the ‘hop on, hop off’ bus to Central Market. Built [...]

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Nasi lemak breakfast; a big start!

On May 7, 2011 By

Cristina McLauchlan, passionate foodie and energized globe trotter, finds herself in Kuala Lumpur by way of a work obligation only to discover on day two, the breakfast of champions… nasi lemak.

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Tasting Lijiang’s Flavors in Beijing

On October 14, 2009 By

Beijing, CHINA — A light dinner of two courses at In & Out (一坐一忘丽江主题餐厅) and a dessert beckons a return for more. The prices won’t break the bank and the ambiance echoes old Lìjiāng without a few of the tourist-trap pretensions [...]

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