Wandering Curiocity: Central Singapore

Nom Nom .... The Tastemaker Store

The Tastemaker store reminded me of Japan and yes I just came back from Tokyo last week. I have plan to go earlier but planning the trip really make me busy. This muji inspired cafe with the huge window frontage bring in much natural lighting. I love the Japanese-minimalist interior of white/brown, the candle holders on the tables and addition of hanging plants. As written on their facebook "Designed with a simple layout, we want to create a place where people can feel at home" . YESssss I do wish for a home like this !

I tried the recommended lemon curd with clotted cream on toast, the lightness of the bread was just right with the well balanced zing. Besides the food on the menu, we have packed home the homemade yam cake and glutinous rice. I did not expect the big chunks of yam pieces and generous portion of ingredients, it was simple fulfilling and contenting. As for my glutinous rice was spoilt after the long day but that's the reason to go back for more before the crowd starts.

The Tastemaker Store

Blk 22 Havelock Road

#01-705

Singapore

Nom Nom .... Bloomsbury Bakers

Recently with the opening of so many bakery and cafes, I always think that it would be good if I have just one of them in my estate within walking distance that would be good. Especially on those days where you don't feel like travelling in the heat yet would like just a cup of coffee and a piece of delectable cake.

Bloomsbury Bakers is one that is situated in a neighbourhood area yet it is very near to the MRT station and offices nearby. Sadly I don't stay in Boon Keng area and I doubt my area will have such a quiet little spot.

The selection of cakes was good, I was caught between Lychee Martini and Strawberry shortcake. Since Strawberry Shortcake is quite commonly found, I decided on the Lychee Martini cake. I love the cake with the alcohol taste mainly concentrated on the lychee and not too overwhelming.

I believe that taste is very subjective and before I entered a new place, I normally do my homework of the good and bad of that place. If the food / place is really bad, I wouldn't even bother to write about it. Try it for yourself with an open heart and do not compare with any others.

Bloomsbury Bakers

Blk 30 Bendemeer Road

Singapore

Nom Nom .... Chef Yamashita

I know I have been neglecting this space for a while but even say so, if you following me on Instagram, I am sure you will know I am still eating around :)

Chef Yamashita was one that I couldn't miss and I make my way down yesterday with my hectic schedule and squeezed it before my dental appointment (YES! I need tooth extraction). If you have visited Flor Patisserie in Duxton Hill, you would know who is Chef Yamashita.

After Kki was no longer around, this was one cake that I misses the most. I am not a cake person but there are exceptional for Japanese Patisserie cake. Here in Chef Yamashita for their soft opening, you can find the featured new product - luna wraps of sponge cake wrapped with light crème and fresh fruits.

By noon all the mango luna wraps was packed by the Japanese lady that arrived slightly before me. I ordered my favourite Strawberry luna wrap and Mango rare cheese cake and to think I can finished all alone even after a heavy lunch, you can imaging how delectable they are. There is no indoor seating and only small tables outside the shop, be prepared to take away.

Chef Yamashita

Blk 1 Tanjong Pager Complex

# 02-44

Singapore

Bloesem Class - ABC's of Calligraphy

I have been follow Bloesem blog by Irene Hoofs for quite a while and even though she have opened the little dutch shop in Tiong Bahru estate, I did have the chance to visit. Someday I am so happy when I noticed that they kicked off their very first Bloesem Classes with Calligraphy by Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, I didn't take long to sign up since I been wanting to learn for the longest time.

The Bloesem creative and retail space was simply awesome, with so many curated selection of products from around the world. I immediately set my eyes on the hand woven pillows, Fine Little Day's posters, little quotes jar and Skandinavisk scented candles.

We started to class with brief introduction and everyone was given a set of the personalized kit that consists of a bottle of ink, a pointed tip pen, a special Maybelle-designed practise book and my favourite of all have to be the special pen and ink holder made personally by Maybelle's husband.

I love how Maybelle demonstrated the basic strokes / curves, uppercase and lowercase, she make it seems so easy. She was very encouraging and when I found it hard to write letter like "I", "J" and "O" she was very patient to show me again and again. I adore the strokes and curves but I am not too good in controlling my pen. My three hours session passed by so fast and I realized the success of writing good calligraphy is to keep practising and lots of patience.

I hardly get to attend class whereby there are continuous supply of food from cookies to cake to Nasi Lemak lunch and coffee to tea and even prosecco are provided. The class here is fun and relaxing and the best part have to be the supply of yummylicious food and wonderful space.

This was the gorgeous writing by Maybelle and she was kind enough to write for everyone. I have a good class experience and is definitely worth the time and money. Keep up the good job Bloesem and I can't wait to attend Lisette Scheers screen printing class this Sunday to learn the art of screen printing beautiful prints and patterns onto fabric.

Bloesem

59 Eng Hoon Street

#01-79

Singapore

Temporium【CLOSED】// Singapore Design Week

Recently I been lazy around, so sorry that this post came so late and "Temporium" as its name suggested was a temporary pop-up from September 2013 to Mar 2014
:O The dates totally reminded me that these photos were taken only in their second week of operation and I could sit on them for months if wasn't for the Singapore Design Week.

Even though the shop ceased operation on 8 March, the good news is Temporium has been included as one of the stops in the design trail for Singapore Design Week organised by Design Singapore. So if you would like to drop by for one last time, they will be open tomorrow on 15 March (Saturday). On top of that, their team will be sharing, amongst other invited speakers, about the vision, reason and inspiration behind Temporium. For those who've missed or those who have visited, this is one last opportunity.

I do misses Complements Of - food and drinks by Papa Palheta and Wild Rocket as well as the beautiful ceramic by Weekend Worker's For more information do check out their facebook.