I have heard talk and rumor of an old-school confectionery that was over a hundred years old hidden in a small street on the Castle Hill on the Buda side of Budapest. I didn’t know the name but I’ve tried looking for it for a few times however for reasons of inclement weather or a full bladder, the confectionery remained elusive.
I caught a lucky break when the weather turned warmer (3 degrees Centigrade) and so I managed to trudge 3km from my hotel to the hill to resume my search. Yes, the lengths this blog will go to to get a cup of tea.
There are many official food societies and organizations in Singapore. None more secretive than the Chaîne des Rôti-Prata; which I am told, via hearsay, is so exclusive that only brother members of the Chaîne des Rôti ala Canai know about. However when it comes to age, the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs de France is the oldest food society in the world.
Ever had one of those workdays where the twin turbines of Tedium and Mediocrity generate a louder-than-usual sound that slowly melts your brain and drains it out of your ears? If you listen carefully, you might hear it too:
HumdrumHumdrumHumdrumHumdrum…
Fortunately, escape was be found in the form of a quick phone call to Joone! and lunch happened. It’s nice to have a friend who eats lunch.
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@StarHubCares It does not matter but I would like to know why my MicroSIM card record was missing. in reply to StarHubCares - [10 hrs ago]
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Just heard a rumor about a fantastic burger joint near my place... Will check it out soon. - [18 hrs ago]
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