Category Archives: Hobbies

Shangri-La Singapore’s Mooncakes for 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM explores… MOONCAKES from Shangri-La Singapore for the Mid Autumn Festival 2023. The 15th Day of the 8th Lunar … Continue reading →

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Somersby NEW Passionfruit and Orange Cider

Posted on April 12, 2023 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The irrepressible and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to taste… MOUTHWATERING Somersby cider at Somersby Wonderful Garden! Despite its typically English sounding name, Somersby is … Continue reading →

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Magical MONK FRUIT!

Posted on March 7, 2023 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and irrepressible Travelling Gourmet TM sheds light on the… MAGICAL Monk fruit. Named after the monks who first cultivated it, this fruit is … Continue reading →

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Poem to Man’s best friend

Posted on February 1, 2023 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The intrepid and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM writes a… MOST heartfelt poem to Man’s best friend. The Noble Dog is Man’s best friend Loyal, loving, … Continue reading →

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The name’s Bond…James BOND

Posted on November 4, 2020 by thetravellinggourmet

  Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The intrepid and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM tells the tale of the… MEMORABLE Sean Connery who is undoubtedly the quintessential James Bond. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Diana Rigg was so beautiful…

Posted on September 15, 2020 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and debonair Travelling Gourmet TM remembers the… MESMERIZING Diana Rigg who was Mrs. Emma Peel in black leather in The Avengers as a … Continue reading →

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Purdey’s the world’s most famous gunshop

Posted on April 24, 2020 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The indomitable and unparalled Travelling Gourmet TM tells a tale of Damascus steel from the… MOST famous gunshop on South Audley Street in London. The … Continue reading →

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NOVOTEL Stevens Festive Buffet!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The debonair and indomitable Travelling Gourmet TM goes to fabulous Food Exchange to savour the… MERRY Festive Buffet featuring international specialities to tempt even the … Continue reading →

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Mooncakes – Shangri-La sticks to old favourites

Posted on September 5, 2019 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet TM Copyright all rights reserved The resourceful and audacious Travelling Gourmet TM tastes Shangri-La’s classic… MOONCAKES…like Plain Lotus Seed Paste, Lotus Seed with Single Yolk, Lotus Seed with Double Yolks … Continue reading →

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I like ROOTS BUT I prefer ravishing flowers and fruits above ground! RACINES

Posted on April 16, 2019 by thetravellinggourmet

Story and photos by The Travelling Gourmet TM copyright all rights reserved The resourceful and remarkable Travelling Gourmet TM goes in search of Roots aka “racines” in French. Ou e mes amis? (In French: where, my friends?) The answer is … Continue reading →

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