Sri Nyonya Bistro’s Classic Inche Kabin

We have featured several Peranakan dishes in previous episodes, like Debbie Teoh’s Nyonya Universal Paste and Kento Cafe’s Asam Seafood. So we figured it’s about time we expand our repertoire to include other heritage Peranakan dishes. There are arguably only Continue reading Sri Nyonya Bistro’s Classic Inche Kabin

Rebecca Duckett Breathes Colours Into That Plain White T-Shirt

There was a time when plain white t-shirts were my choice of attire. I shied away from displays of conspicuous messages across the chest; why would I want anyone to ‘read’ me! Once, printed t-shirts were mundane reprints of typical Continue reading Rebecca Duckett Breathes Colours Into That Plain White T-Shirt

Peranakan: Origin Story Of The People Of The Straits

Not many people can say that they have met a Peranakan before let alone hail from that lineage. Growing up in a Peranakan household meant that I had a unique upbringing. Everything from culture to food and fashion had a Continue reading Peranakan: Origin Story Of The People Of The Straits

The Lost Culture Of The Beautiful Kebaya

My fascination with the Kebaya started since I was a little child. I remember turning on the television in the evenings, just to watch a Singaporean drama series titled ‘The Little Nyonya‘. The story was about a Peranakan family in Continue reading The Lost Culture Of The Beautiful Kebaya