Lookie lookie at what I found at the supermarket opposite my house. Yes, they’re rambutan !! The pack said that they’re from Vietnam though. I wonder why they don’t come from Malaysia. I usually giggle silently when I see rambutans in the supermarkets here because they’re ALWAYS brown, almost black; basically rambutan we would throw away without [...]
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“Exotic” fruits in Modena
Posted in Food, Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged carambola, exotic fruit, Modena, rambutan, starfruit on December 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Modena, December 2010
Posted in Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings on December 6, 2010 | 8 Comments »
The city is looking quite pretty at night. Christmas decorations are up everywhere. There are buskers all around playing Christmas music. Window displays are extravagant and keeping up with the holiday theme, all glittery and eye-catching. I caught myself walking with a whimsical smile plastered on my face, and that sometimes elusive feeling of “Wow, [...]
Only in Italy! – Stationery
Posted in Only In Italy on December 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Only in Italy do you find things like these at your local supermarket, in the children’s stationery section no less! Italy, oh Italy!
Hello Winter
Posted in Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged Modena, snowflakes, winter on December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
It is 1st December. First day of the last month of the year. Can you all say WHOAAA? It has been snowing in Modena, and I am as pleased as punch. Granted, the whole of Italy comes to a standstill when it snows, I like the calm clean feeling that snow gives. I just hope [...]
Ever seen onions this huge?
Posted in Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged huge onions, onions on September 16, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Ever seen onions THIS huge??? I haven’t! They’re almost as big as a head of broccoli! Had to sneak in a picture
Happy Easter 2010
Posted in Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged duomo, Easter, Easter egg, Italy, Modena, Pasqua on April 5, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Happy Easter, Buona Pasqua to one and all I attended mass today at the Duomo(cathedral) of Modena. It is it is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Europe and a World Heritage Site. Read more about it here. It’s quite a magnificent cathedral really. The funeral of the late tenor, Luciano Pavarotti was held here; [...]
Driving in Italy, Part 2.
Posted in Italy, Life, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged driving, driving in Italy, exam, test on March 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Yes, I passed the test For those of you who were wondering, it was the theory test for my driving license. I have been going to classes and practising the test sheets since December. Its not as easy as one may think. Firstly, the rules and regulations here are different, but that wasn’t my [...]
Crossing my fingers
Posted in Italy, Thoughts & Ramblings, tagged exam on March 4, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I have a Very Important Test coming up soon. Haven’t been blogging as I’ve been spending most of my time studying. Stay tuned to hear me grumble about it if I flunk (CHOYYY!!!!) or better still come back soon to hear me say that I’ve passed! *crosses fingers*
Bialetti Moka Express & Bialetti Cioccolata e Cappuccino
Posted in Food, Italy, Life, tagged Bialetti, Cioccolata Cappuccino, coffee, hot chocolate, Moka Express on January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
First I was writing about our Xmas dinner and before you know it, January is coming to an end??? I have been swamped with teaching and studying, literally, day and night. But I’m not complaining. It’s a blessing! Look at the new additions to our household. Its ironic that I started out hating coffee, and [...]
