Monthly Archives: July 2009

Maria Hertogh dies at 72 from leukaemia

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2009 by rinaz

Maria Bertha Hertogh died recently at 72 years old from Leukaemia. To put it simply, Maria Hertogh was a Dutch girl who was adopted and brought up by a Malay lady, Che Aminah for several years in the 1940s. By … Continue reading →

Posted in singapore | 19 Comments

The search for Pandan Leaves and Lemongrass

Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by rinaz

So far in Italy, there are a couple of Asian foodstuff that I could get, such as Thai rice, star anise, coconut milk and others. These are sold in kiosks. There will always be one or two in each market. … Continue reading →

Posted in life | 16 Comments

I can has moar clothes?

Posted on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 by rinaz

While in Singapore, there is the Great Singapore Sale, in Italy, there is the summer sale. Typically, there will be a 30 – 50% discounts all around. I was just surfing through Promod one fine day and seriously contemplating to … Continue reading →

Posted in female vanities | 11 Comments

Ayam Masak Merah – What did I do wrong?

Posted on Friday, July 3, 2009 by rinaz

Ayam masak merah is one of my favourite things to eat. Literally translated, it means Chicken cooked in red gravy. It is a robust, rich and filling food that can be eaten with practically anything – rice, bread, roti jala. … Continue reading →

Posted in food fascination | 14 Comments

A day in Bracciano where Tomkat got married and I didnt even know it!

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2009 by rinaz

I was at my in law’s place when I noticed a geography book on the table. Flipping it open, I saw various map and was trying to spot Capri – A place where Cart and I visited some years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in italy | 8 Comments