Thai Beverage (THBEV) is currently trading in a down trend channel after breaking down from a Head and Shoulders. The price target of this breakdown is about $0.45. THBEV may rebound from the 200D SMA support back to neckline support turned resistance between $0.58 to $0.60 (also the down trend channel resistance and both 20D/50D SMA), before continue the drop to price target.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust fell more than 2%, heading for its sharpest one-day loss in five months, as the trust is expected to report weak results later in the day.
The trust, backed by Asia's richest man Li Ka-Shing, saw its unit price down nearly 7% so far this year, compared with the 2.3% rise in Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index.
HPHT, which owns and operates port assets in Hong Kong and the neighbouring Chinese city of Shenzhen, fell as much as 3.3% to match a low of US$0.73 hit nearly four weeks ago as trading volume more than doubled its 30-day average daily volume.
“Earnings typically build in 2Q towards the 3Q summer peak; however, the impact of the dock workers strike, slower PRC export volumes and changes in shipping patterns are expected to have combined negative with the pernicious effect of higher wages to keep NPAT (Net Profit After Tax) at around 1Q13's levels,” said Credit Suisse analysts in a research note.
The net profit in the previous quarter declined 15.5% on the year to HK$380.3 million ($62.15 million).
Credit Suisse maintained its “underperform” call on the trust, with a target price of US$0.72.
The trust is due to report its earnings for the quarter ended June 30 after market closes.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.1% to 3,241.94 points.
A mix of onions, celery, carrots, and/or potatoes
Olive oil or butter
Kosher salt
Pepper
Optional Extras: Lemons, garlic, fresh herbs (like thyme, rosemary, or sage)
Equipment
Roasting pan, large cast iron skillet, or other chicken-sized oven-safe vessel
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Peel and chop your vegetables into wedges and bite-sized pieces. Arrange them in an even layer on the bottom of the pan to make a bed for the chicken. Have a small bowl of salt and pepper ready, with about a tablespoon of salt mixed with about a teaspoon of pepper.
3. Over the sink, slit the plastic wrapping around your chicken (if it's still wrapped up) and drain out any juices or blood trapped in the plastic. Reach inside the chicken's body cavity and remove the bag of giblets. The giblets can be discarded, saved for stock, or used to make gravy later on.
4. Pat the chicken dry very thoroughly with paper towels or a kitchen rag. Make sure to absorb any liquid behind the wings or legs. Blot inside the body cavity too, getting the chicken as dry as you can, inside and out.
5. Rub the chicken with olive oil or butter. Rub the oil or butter all over the chicken, paying special attention to the breast and the drumsticks.
6. Sprinkle the outside of the chicken generously with salt and pepper, and rub a little salt and pepper inside the cavity as well.
7. If desired, stuff the inside of the chicken with halved lemons, whole cloves of garlic, or herbs.
8. Set the chicken breast-side-up on the bed of vegetables. The chicken should be lifted an inch or two above the pan by the vegetables.
9. Put the chicken in the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400°F.
10. Set a timer for 1 hour and go about your business.
11. After an hour, check if the chicken is done by inserting an instant-read thermometer in the meatiest part of its thigh. The internal temperature should be at least 165° for the chicken to be done. If you're under, put it back in to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes and check it again.
12. Let the chicken rest for about 15 minutes. During this time, you can prepare a salad or side dish or whisk some flour into the pan juices to make gravy. You can lift the roasted vegetables underneath the chicken out of the chicken fat left behind in the pan, and serve them as a side dish too.
13. Carve the chicken and serve. (Look for an in-depth tutorial on how to carve a roast chicken tomorrow!)
Additional Notes:
• You can change the flavor of the chicken by adding a spice rub along with the salt and pepper. We like Chinese 5-spice blend, za'atar spices, and ras el hanout.
The country was in mourning over Wednesday's horrific tragedy, which police said had killed 78 people including foreigners and left many more injured.
The 52-year-old driver faces criminal accusations including "recklessness" over the crash near the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, said Jaime Iglesias, police chief in the northwestern Galicia region.
The grey-haired driver, who reportedly boasted of his love for speed online, was detained Thursday in hospital where he had been under police surveillance, Iglesias told a news conference.
A Spanish judge had ordered police to question the man, identified as Francisco Jose Garzon Amo in local media, which published photographs of him with blood covering the right side of his face.
He has not been charged with a crime and has yet to be quizzed by police about the tragedy.
Spain's leading El Pais newspaper said the driver of the train -- which was carrying over 200 passengers and crew -- had been unable to brake in time.
Seventy-eight passengers perished, six of whom have yet to be identified, according to a revised police toll.
Four foreigners are among the dead -- an American, an Algerian, a Mexican and a French national, local officials said.
Iglesias said forensic police were working with "mangled bodies", some of which were difficult to identify because of their injuries.
The crash also injured more than 100 people, a number of whom remain in serious condition in hospital including three children, Galicia health services said.
Most of the injured are Spanish but at least eight were foreigners from Argentina, Britain, Colombia, the United States and Peru.
A dramatic 10-second video from a railway security camera appears to show the train rocketing around a curve, slamming into a concrete wall at the side of the track as the engine overturned.
Carriages piled on top of each other in a smouldering wreckage of mangled steel, with one carriage flying into the air before coming to a rest on top of a six-metre (18-foot) siding.
Smoke billowed from the gutted cars as bodies were strewn across the tracks.
The driver, while still trapped in his cab, told railway officials by radio that the train had taken the curve at 190 kilometres (118 miles) an hour, unidentified investigation sources told El Pais, more than double the 80 kph speed limit on that section of track.
"I was going at 190! I hope no one died because it will weigh on my conscience," he was quoted as saying.
El Pais said the driver told them a speed alarm had been activated on his control panel, adding:. "He tried to brake without being able to avoid the tragedy."
He had been with state rail company Renfe for 30 years and had 13 years' experience as a driver.
Media reports described Garzon Amo, one of two drivers on the train, as a speed freak who once gleefully posted a picture on his Facebook page of a train speedometer at 200 kph.
A caption read: "I am on the edge, I can't go faster or else I will be fined."
Spanish newspapers quoted another of his posts as saying: "What fun it would be to race the Guardia Civil (police) and pass them, causing their radar to blow up hehehe. What a huge fine that would be for Renfe."
The Facebook page has since been taken down.
Secretary of state for transport Rafael Catala said the crash "seems to be linked to excessive speed" but that he was awaiting the findings of the judicial probe.
Renfe said the train -- a model able to adapt between high speed and normal tracks -- had no technical problems and had just passed an inspection on the morning of the accident.
Experts have raised questions about the track's speed signalling system.
Since high-speed trains use the route, it has been equipped with an automatic speed control system known as the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), under which a train's brakes can be automatically applied if speeding.
But the secretary general of Spain's train drivers' union, Juan Jesus Garcia Fraile, told public radio the system was not in place at the crash site.
The high-speed track linking Ourense, Santiago de Compostela and La Coruna in Galicia is one of Spain's newest, having been inaugurated in December 2011.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, a native of Santiago de Compostela, declared three days of national mourning after visiting the scene Thursday.
It was Spain's deadliest rail accident since 1944 when hundreds were killed in a train collision, also between Madrid and Galicia. In 1972, 77 people died when a train derailed between Cadix and Seville.
Many of the passengers were thought to be on their way to a festival in honour of Saint James, the apostle who gave his name to Santiago de Compostela, an annual event that draws crowds of pilgrims to the town.
All festivities have now been cancelled.
SINGAPORE: Pawnbroking chain MoneyMax Financial Services is expected to net proceeds of S$14.4 million via an initial public offering (IPO) for a Catalist listing.
The IPO will see 53.8 million new shares on offer at 30 cents per share, of which two million offer shares will be available to the public.
MoneyMax said they plan to use the proceeds to open new outlets as well as for working capital.
The chain, which is linked to Soo Kee Group, opened its first outlet in 2008 and has since grown to 27 outlets islandwide.
The IPO will close at noon on July 31.
Trading of MoneyMax's shares is expected to start on August 2.
LONDON — A beaming Prince William and his wife, Kate, emerged from a London hospital yesterday (July 23) with their newborn baby boy, presenting the world with a first glimpse of the prince who is third in line to the British throne.
The royal couple, both 31, looked happy and relaxed as they waved at the crowds of journalists and onlookers gathered outside London’s St. Mary’s Hospital, posing for photographs and joking with reporters.
Kate, wearing a baby blue polka dot Jenny Packham dress, smiled and waved as she stepped out from the hospital doors with the future monarch in her arms.
“It’s very emotional. It’s such a special time. I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like,” she told journalists.
Kate then gave the baby to her husband, who, cradling their child, said: “He’s got her looks, thankfully. He’s got a good pair of lungs on him, that’s for sure.”
William added: “He’s a big boy. He’s quite heavy,” and laughed when a reporter asked him about the baby’s hair.
“He’s got way more than me, thank God,” he said.
The couple also revealed that William has had a go at changing the infant’s first diaper. “He’s very good at it,” Kate said.
The new parents drew whoops and excited applause from well-wishers as they revealed the newest member of Britain’s royal family. William said they’re still trying to decide what to name the little prince.
The couple re-entered the hospital to place the child in a car seat before re-emerging to get into an SUV. William drove them away — palace officials said they will head to an apartment in Kensington Palace and spend the night there.
The young family’s first public appearance together has been the moment that the world’s media and crowds of onlookers camped outside the hospital had long been waiting for, and the photographs snapped yesterday are likely to be reprinted for decades as the baby grows into adulthood and his role as a future king.
The appearance recalls a similar one three decades ago, when Princess Diana and Prince Charles carried a newborn William out to pose for photographs on the same steps in 1982.
Katie Allan, 26, was elated to witness the 2013 edition. “William gave us a wave as they drove away so it was perfect. Days like this really bring the country together,” she said.
Earlier, William’s father, Charles, and his wife, Camilla, as well as Michael and Carole Middleton — Kate’s parents — visited the young family at the hospital.
Charles called the baby “marvelous,” while a beaming Carole Middleton described the infant as “absolutely beautiful.”
It was not immediately clear when Queen Elizabeth II would meet the newborn heir.
The couple’s Kensington Palace office said Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to the 8 pound, 6 ounce (3.8 kilogram) baby boy at 4:24 p.m. Monday.
The news was greeted with shrieks of joy and applause by hundreds of Britons and tourists gathered outside the hospital’s private Lindo Wing and Buckingham Palace.
Revelers staged impromptu parties at both locations, and large crowds crushed against the palace gates to try to catch a glimpse — and a photograph – of the golden easel placed there to formally announce the birth.
Hundreds were still lining up outside the palace gates Tuesday to get near the ornate easel.
In London, gun salutes were fired, celebratory lights came on, and bells chimed at Westminster Abbey, where William and Kate wed in a lavish ceremony that drew millions of television viewers worldwide.
Halfway around the world, royalist group Monarchy New Zealand said it had organised a national light show, with 40 buildings across the islands lit up in blue to commemorate the royal birth, including Sky Tower in Auckland, the airport in Christchurch, and Larnach Castle in the South Island city of Dunedin.
A similar lighting ceremony took place in Canada; Peace Tower and Parliament buildings in the capital, Ottawa, were bathed in blue light, as was CN Tower in Toronto.
The baby is just a day old — and may not be named for days or even weeks — but he already has a building dedicated to him.
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said an enclosure at Sydney’s Taronga Park Zoo would be named after the prince as part of a gift from Australia. The government would donate 10,000 Australian dollars (S$11,740) on the young prince’s behalf toward a research project at the zoo to save the endangered bilby, a rabbit-like marsupial whose numbers are dwindling in the wild.
British media joined in the celebration, with many newspapers printing souvenir editions.
“It’s a Boy!” was splashed across many front pages, while Britain’s top-selling The Sun newspaper temporarily changed its name to “The Son” in honour of the tiny monarch-in-waiting.
The birth is the latest driver of a surge in popularity for Britain’s monarchy, whose members have evolved, over several decades of social and technological change, from distant figures to characters in a well-loved national soap opera.
“I think this baby is hugely significant for the future of the monarchy,” said Kate’s biographer, Claudia Joseph.
For some, though, it was all a bit much.
“It’s a baby, nothing else,” said Tom Ashton, a 42-year-old exterminator on his way to work. “It’s not going to mean anything to my life.” AP
Benefits of POSB Invest-Saver
1) Invest from as low as $100
This is beneficial for those who do not have a huge capital to start with
2) Low transaction cost
Sales charge is fixed at 1% per transaction. If you invest $100, sales charge is $1.
3) Dollar cost averaging
By buying every month, you can ride out the gyrations of the market. No market timing is needed. As an index fund goes up in the long run, the longer you invest in it, the smoother the returns
In channel news asia, it was written that we can expect a return of 2-3% annually. I've checked on the fund factsheet of Nikko STI ETF. The 3 year annualised return for this fund was 5-6%. This fund also gives dividends of about 1-2% annually. The dividends payout by the fund will be credited to your POSB invest saver account.
If the returns is just 2-3% annually, it would not be that attractive to me as it barely covers the inflation rate in Singapore. I would think that the returns should be more than 3% judging from the funds performance
This product is beneficial to those who want to invest but do not have the capital or knowledge to do so. A return of 2-3% is better than putting it in the bank and the best thing is you can withdraw your money anytime. It is stated that no fees will be incurred when you sell your unit. This is subjected to change as indicated on POSB website. However in any investment, there are still risks involved. The returns are not guaranteed and you may still lose money in the short run. In the long run, investments generally return profits.
Assuming a yield of between 5% to 5.7%, the trading range will be between 88c and 99c.
Don’t expect any fireworks as the REIT is priced fairly. The “overwhelming” institutional demand and “over-allotment” stablisation will probably lend support to SPH with slight upside potential.
I will give it a 1 chilli rating. I would have given it a higher rating if it had been priced at 85c.
Investors may be better off buying into SPH which gives the investor an exposure into both REIT and publishing. (I have not done any work on this idea though, you may want to work out your sums and tell me the results).
** Warning: Really long post ahead **
I’ve wanted to visit PasarBella since it was featured on 8 Days, but not all the shops were opened so we’ve delayed visiting till finally one day Yina decided to say yes to my insistent suggestion of PasarBella since we were gonna be in the area anyway. *silent yes*
PasarBella, if I remember correctly, is a 4 million dollar venture started by the two previous partners from the SugarDaddy group (they brought you Antoinette & PiqueNique!), and they’ve since sold their shares and left SD just for this market idea/investment they believe in. (P.S. – The shares they sold off netted them a 70% profit on their investment, and one of the partners is just 24 years old this year!)
For more information, head over topasarbella.com… or read on!
Situated in The Grandstand (formerly known as Turf City, not to be confused with Turf Club which is super far away) along Eng Neo / Dunearn road, the market, which is the“first multi-sensory grocery shopping destination in Singapore” is housed on an area of over 30,000 square meters, and for now they have about 30 unique stores from around the world, and it is indeed nothing less than beautiful.
The markets operates from 930am – 7pm (some stores may open beyond 7pm) and the restaurants are usually opened from 10am – 10pm.
The inside is quite a far cry from what you see outside when you first drive into The Grandstand. For the better, of course! You’ll see what I mean in more pictures below ; D
It was my first trip there, and being the lazy woman I was, I tried looking for a lot nearest to one (any!) of the entrances and luckily for me, I found one just outside the drop off / pick up point after circling the area twice! There are two drop off / pickup points and they’re at the north / east entrance. The one you see below is the east entrance of PasarBella. There isn’t a sheltered carpark, so be ready to get scorched if you park too far away, or your ass burnt if you leave your car out there for too long.
My beloved ahteck (that’s what we named out white car haha) is at the extreme right corner of this picture and that lot left me extremely pleased for the day lol
Parking is plentiful, but it’s just a matter of how far you’re willing to walk. Try parking at the east entrance (go one round to the back), which is located in the north carpark and you’ll find that it’s a lot nearer than parking on the two level open carpark area. I’m sorry for the horrible description, but it’s really hard for me to describe the place – couldn’t possibly capture a picture while driving alone!
Once you enter from the east side, you’re immediately greeted by a flower shop! These are what you’ll find at Poppy Flora Studio!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
“Poppy Flora Studio is a style savvy florist devoted to creating your ultimate floral design. We create floral styles that are far beyond typical styling ideas and we craft designs that are both personal and incredibly charming.”
(information plucked from pasarbella’s official website)
I can imagine my friend Magdalyn (who’s been bitten by a flower arrangement bug recently) twacking her husband on the arm and telling him where to go this coming weekend already. Hahahaha.
They also have plenty of artificial and pressed/dried blooms, and the area around the shop is great for photo-taking!
Ahhhh being greeted by such a beautiful sight makes me very happy.
As you walk on and explore the place, you’ll see more stores which are uniquely decorated and furnished – they have an extremely European vibe to them and reminds me so much of the beautiful market I went to in Barcelona.
Just next to Poppy Flora Studios, you’ll findBitesize Monster (waffles!) and Salad Stop! (self explanatory).
And on the other side of the flower shop, you’ll see Huber’s Deli, a butcher shop for some fresh cuts of meat!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am -7pm
“At Huber’s Deli, customers can look forward to savouring Huber’s signature sausages and cold cuts freshly cooked, prepared and served in a thin crusted bun with toppings of your choice. Our sausages and cold cuts, made with only top quality ingredients, have no added MSG and fillers. Sliced to order air-dried meats, hams, cold cuts, bacon and pre-packed sausages are also available for take-away.”
And next to Huber’s Deli you’ll find Maru Shabu with their adorable neon cartoon sign, almost quietly hidden away in a corner.
facebook & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
You won’t be able to miss Charly T’s, which has a long bar all decked out in red.
Does “T” stand for Tan? : x
And after Charly T’s, you wouldn’t miss the biggest stall in PasarBella – Oceans of Seafood!
facebook page & opening hours:
“At Oceans of Seafood, we pride ourselves in providing seafood of the highest quality at affordable prices. From our Western and Japanese retail outlets to our restaurants, everyone can enjoy the best of what the world’s oceans have to offer in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.”
Yes, they offer the food two ways… Internatonal or Japanese!
And on the international side we have lobsters, mussels and oysters!
And when you exit Oceans of Seafood, you’ll find Le Patio!
website & opening hours: Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 8.30pm | Sat, Sun, PH: 9am – 8.30pm
“Le Patio’s rustic simplicity and homely fare is a guaranteed sensory explosion of taste, sight and smell. Enjoy a hearty offering of paella and top it off with French crepes for dessert. The French lemonade will also add some zest and hit all the right spots for a truly refreshing experience.”
The Paella looked really yummy, but I had a bit of soup before lunch so I wasn’t very interested in it cos it’d be too filling!
Da Paolo Gastronomia’s desserts called out to me though, so I took away a berry crumble while Yina ordered her food! We contemplated Da Paolo’s pizzas and other pastries for a while but only got a croissant in the end.
website & opening hours: Mon – Thu: 9.30am – 7.30pm | Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 9.30pm
“Choose from a mouth-watering array of professionally prepared dishes, such as homemade pasta, sauces, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Indulge in delicious pastries, cakes or our much-celebrated tiramisu. One can also complement the meal with fine wine, Tekoe tea or Bristot coffee.”
Almost impossible to miss the neon sign, but the entrance to the Cheese Ark is a narrow little lane, with little side tables along the way in. As the neon signboard suggests, this place would carry almost every imaginable kind of cheese available. Yes, get all your cheese here.
Just behind Da Paolo’s Gastronomia, you’ll find Five & Spice with an interesting menu display!
website & opening hours: Mon – Thu: 9.30am – 8pm | Fri – Sun & PH: 9.30am – 10pm
“FIVE & SPICE KITCHEN is a take-out deli and eat-in tasting kitchen featuring a rotating menu of our favorite small plates and dishes. Pates and pestos, marmalades and marinades, and a daily variety of Asian and Western comfort foods made fresh from our very own CICELY brand of the finest herbs, spices, sauces and condiments. Look for a daily selection of naturally spiced and flavored iced teas, bubbly and cocktails too.”
Yina got the truffle mushroom cream pasta from Five & Spice and it was soooooo good! But it’s a little gelat if you don’t share it between two (of cos, I shamelessly helped her out with it ahems).
PasarBella advocates cleaning up after yourself – though I think they should get bigger bins or something. It was filled up in no time! There were people around to help wipe down the table so that it remains clean. It’s free seating, so you can bring your food around the entire compound (unless otherwise stated), wherever you choose to seat!
And if you need to ease yourself after all that food…
HAHAHAHA I think the drawing’s really cute! It’s mighty obvious where you should head to to relieve yourselves. Heh.
Around the dining area, just beside the salad stop! (yes we’ve gone a small round by then) you’ll find Nibbles by Rabbit Carrot Gun. Quiches & pies galore!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 10am – 7pm
“Nibbles by Rabbit Carrot Gun are purveyors of a fine array of British classics, and they pride themselves on creating exceptionally honest, whole-hearted English food using seasonal and organic produce. Expect to find homemade pies, Scotch eggs, signature quiches, hand-tied sandwiches in fresh organic bread and more to come. For those with a sweet tooth, there are treats such as English scones and traditional cakes.”
Around the corner, you’ll also find Bella Bakery. Cakes, macarons & donuts to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours!
Beyond this area, you’ll find more trading stalls than eateries. The first one behind us would be a wine shop, Merchants.
Yes, wine by the glass. My alcoholic friends (namely Mag, Veron & Yanny) would be so happy to hear that, hahaha.
If wine isn’t really your cup of tea, there’s BEER too! In large neon letters!
facebook & opening hours: Sun – Wed: 9.30am – 7.30pm | Thu – Sat: 9.30am -9.30pm
“The Great Beer Experiment, a craft beer venue, is a playground which promises to “Tickle, Test and Tempt” all palates and preferences. Tickle and tempt your palate with new and limited-edition craft beers from around the world or partake in the Food & Beer Pairing Trails which takes you across the market. Test and broaden your beer knowledge by attending one of the beer appreciation and specialist workshops tailored for both new and seasoned beer enthusiasts. Go on, try something new today!”
I’ve been having a huge craving for beers, but I’m always driving so I have yet to get my fix of kronenbourg blanc!!! Rawr. One of these days…
The Little Provence sells… *drumrolls* TRUFFLE OIL. TRUFFLE OIL AND TRUFFLE SALTTTTTTTTTTTT (images and the scent of truffle fries float right into my mind) and many kinds of olive oil!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
“The food product range encompasses a wide choice of tapenades, olive oils, vinegars, truffles, artisanal jams, chocolates and lavender products. The organic wine selection provides well-chosen rosé, white and red wines. Little Provence aims to invite customers to taste, experience, understand and enjoy the wonderful products and the spirit of the Provence way of life.”
Little Provence also sells candles and lavender scent bags – I want to head back to check those out soon!
After Little Provence, there’s a little walkway which leads you to the Southern side of PasarBella! And just before you hit the walkway, there’s this shop which sells adorable stationery and has a baby giraffe stuffed toy which we couldn’t resist taking a picture with. HELLO, JAYNE! (hehehe)
Right smack in the walkway, you’ll pass by a shop which sells postcards and drawings of / by the paper girl, which Yina remarked is cute and is a little tim burton-ish.
I really love the postered wall, the huge logo and the multitude of colors on one wall!
Pass by this and you’ll be greeted with a long passage of organic food!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
“Come visit our concept stall and check out our wide variety of organic and natural products, from fresh organic produce and meats, wild caught seafood, to dairy products and cooking essentials. We also cater to special gluten, dairy and nut-free dietary requirements. And, how can we forget your special little ones and man’s best friend? Protect your home and keep it chemical-free by using our organic, eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. With over 1000 products, pick up a basket and start shopping with us today!”
BABY POTATOES!!!! I WANTTTTTTT!
And oh there’s also a little corner for kids with TV, miniature cardboard furniture and all! Cute!
I was cajoled into taking pictures with a huge 5kg watermelon over at SG Organic!!!
Well, exactly what the neon sign on a wall of pallets said, except that I didn’t look _that_ calm, haha.
Other than the huge watermelons and huge cabbages, they also have carrots in 3 different colors! I’ve asked, and they told me it tastes the same. I’m not sure why you’d need a purple and orange carrot then, but it’s so interesting!
website & opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
“Unearth the simple pleasures of real food with SG Organic. We are passionate about providing fresh, Australian Certified Organic produce to the Singapore market.”
If you find PasarBella too far, SG Organic does home deliveries which saves you all the trouble!
Tangy Tangerines, the little neighbour of both SG Organic and The Organic Grocer had me wanting to bring a sack full of fruits back! I think one day I just might!
Pass by all the organic foodstuffs and you’ll find yourself face to face with a tea house!
website & opening hours: Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 7pm | Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 8pm
“The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.’s mini Tea Bar serves up its best-selling teas, brewed and prepared with an adventurous twist. Top off any iced-tea with its bespoke tea-infused ice cream, or go for a cup of hot tea served with a special something. Tea lovers will get to sample and experience the flavours and freshness of The 1872 Clipper Teas at its “Tea Indulgence” corner.”
Other than a huge selection of teas (in both tea leaves and tea bag formats), you can also acquire some tea time accessories here!
I love the packaging and the design of the place – navy blue and white plus clean typography = always a winning factor! I left with a box of 24 teabags of Earl Grey Tea and I LOVE IT. It doesn’t end off siap, and I think I’ll come back and get the travel box set ($19.90) which contains 1 of each type/flavor of tea (16 in total, if I remember correctly)!
Cookies and drinks are available here too!
If tea isn’t your cup of tea (urrrrrhhh….), there’s always Dutch Colony Coffee Co, which is right beside Clipper Tea Co!
website & opening hours: Sun – Thu: 9.30am – 7pm | Fri & Sat: 9.30am – 9pm
“Inspired by the significant historical role of the Dutch in the spread of coffee plantations from India to Java and later on to Central and South America, the first establishment of Dutch Colony Coffee Co. aspires to provide a complete bean to cup experience. The smell, sight and taste concept will allow you to enjoy freshly roasted specialty coffee selections with a variety of brewing methods. Coupled with selected pastries and pies, this experience is crafted to satisfy your senses.”
This post is really getting too long, so I’m gonna just add on photos of the other smaller eateries and a balloon shop!
