tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post5028390333274803265..comments2010-04-09T22:23:08.785+08:00Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-63272485334367895072010-04-09T22:23:08.777+08:002010-04-09T22:23:08.777+08:00Is the food tasty?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-72328585091303253122010-04-09T22:17:57.376+08:002010-04-09T22:17:57.376+08:00I like the drinks and the clotesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-28816309228374323472010-02-28T22:45:47.255+08:002010-02-28T22:45:47.255+08:00I&#39;m not too sure myself. Maybe the baking supply shops may carry some. And yes, perhaps somewhere in Geylang Serai.Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-75031761227258835532010-02-27T02:29:21.434+08:002010-02-27T02:29:21.434+08:00Where can one buy dates (any kind, Medjool etc) or date paste all year round in Singapore? It seems that they only pop up in the supermarkets around Hari Raya and I need them more often. Somewhere in Geylang Serai perhaps?keyholecatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16202679083521629274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-61782564805851041562008-09-23T14:34:00.000+08:002008-09-23T14:34:00.000+08:00Hmmm, sorry but I'm not sure what time these stalls start selling. Should be safe closer to noon?Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-88405594156407339712008-09-23T12:32:00.000+08:002008-09-23T12:32:00.000+08:00T_T: sorry for the delay...I'm still racking my brains to think of places that have good ambiance for $20 per pax or less. I assume you want the food to be decent as well. Quite tricky for this price. <BR/><BR/>Probably good to hit some restaurants for their more affordable lunch sets in this case. Will post when I think of more places.Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-558908296362753402008-09-23T09:50:00.000+08:002008-09-23T09:50:00.000+08:00Hello عيد الفطر - thank you so much for chiming in. You have been informative in a most helpful and friendly manner! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain to everyone here. <BR/><BR/>Indeed, the elderly grandmas have the best recipes! And you are right that some of the cooks could be exempt from fasting. So I'm glad we have no worries about how stall food might taste during Ramadan!Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-59002375595501470262008-09-22T22:30:00.000+08:002008-09-22T22:30:00.000+08:00oops! I meant "unnecessary" hostility and tension.<BR/><BR/>لسلام عليكم<BR/>Assalaamu 'AleykumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-76950767504651914302008-09-22T20:15:00.000+08:002008-09-22T20:15:00.000+08:00Camemberu: Hi there, long time follower of your blog but first time poster. Just want to say first that I love your blog and it just keeps getting better!<BR/><BR/>Ok, now, as another Muslim and as a scholar in Islamic studies, I just want to tell you that I personally see no wrong in your question. It was purely asked out of curiosity and I apologize for anon's curt reply which often make us appear as stand-off-ish. I don't see how he/she can be disappointed with your commentary! Sometimes, it is difficult to distinguish between oversensitivity and faith in our religion. Our religion is one of peace and especially in this day and age, we welcome questions about Islam. It is precisely that quote: "misconceptions/inadequacies of knowledge be corrected" that one needs to ask questions right? =)<BR/><BR/>Ok now, back to the topic, I am highly familiar with the bulan puasa but there are always exceptions to the rule. Persons exempted from that in most Islam faiths (there are different types of Muslims too eg Sunni, Shi-ah)are:<BR/><BR/>1. Women undergoing menstruation<BR/>2. Pregnant or nursing mothers<BR/>3. Children who have not reached puberty (encouraged but not compulsory)<BR/>4. Elder, or sick individuals<BR/><BR/>Therefore, it is possible that some of the cooks in your picture may actually be able to taste-test their cooking since alot of them are the elderly grandmas (the ones with the best recipes!).<BR/><BR/>Hope this provides are more informative, in-depth answer instead of just creating more necessary hostility and tension between our faith and the rest of the world.<BR/><BR/>السلام عليكم <BR/>Assalaamu 'Aleykumعيد الفطرnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-70198438206060034552008-09-22T15:15:00.000+08:002008-09-22T15:15:00.000+08:00Hi sorry but what time do these stalls start selling?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-86559766895545279032008-09-22T11:04:00.000+08:002008-09-22T11:04:00.000+08:00Anon: it is precisely because I (and most locals) know Muslims CANNOT eat or drink during Ramadan, that I used my rather flippant question to hint at my underlying concern - that dishes may not taste as good during Ramadan. I can't imagine cooking without tasting. That's like cooking blind! <BR/><BR/>If you notice, I used the "..." to trail off the question, in hopes of triggering some thought along that line. <BR/><BR/>But my apologies, I should have just been upfront. I did not mean for my question to be taken so literally. I will reword it since it may cause offence or misunderstanding.Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-36270408776953175292008-09-22T10:00:00.000+08:002008-09-22T10:00:00.000+08:00I love Kurma. I have not bought any this year!Keropok Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07080519535469962444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-39336723977774796672008-09-22T06:14:00.000+08:002008-09-22T06:14:00.000+08:00Well I can't say that you are very informed either. For someone staying in Singapore, I would have thought that you knew what Ramadan entails for Muslims. <BR/><BR/>You wrote: "I wonder if Muslim food operators are allowed to taste-test their cooking during the fasting month..."<BR/><BR/>Now, given that the bulan puasa means that no food or drink is to pass one's lips between sunrise to sunset, it should be a given that they CAN'T taste-test their cooking in that duration. Its not that I like to nit-pick, and I genuinely enjoy reading your blog. But as a Muslim (albeit not a Singaporean one), I think that these misconceptions/inadequacies of knowledge need to be corrected. <BR/><BR/>I've lived in Singapore for a while, and since the Malay community is quite sizeable, I must say it was a bit of a disappointment to read that little bit of commentary.<BR/><BR/>No hard feelings though. I just hope you take interest in the beliefs of those around you and start gathering information while you can! There is no better place to do so than Singapore, believe me.<BR/><BR/>-MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-66553276143127110462008-09-21T21:15:00.000+08:002008-09-21T21:15:00.000+08:00Best time of the year to be home!Mayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01989919734252570552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-14456812908315996272008-09-21T12:40:00.000+08:002008-09-21T12:40:00.000+08:00I'm a sad panda. There are no wonderful fairs like this in the States.Chubbypandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930326230203564199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-52822820937525452282008-09-20T23:30:00.000+08:002008-09-20T23:30:00.000+08:00Oh and can your recommend some good food places at $20 per pax and below? Ambiance must be good! thank you~~~T__Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180170674401542456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-55708157780750513462008-09-20T23:27:00.000+08:002008-09-20T23:27:00.000+08:00Mc Cain can't do it. He will alienated his voters<BR/><BR/>Barack's background is a big question mark. If he wears... good luck to him lol.T__Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180170674401542456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-60467691094478763752008-09-20T22:51:00.000+08:002008-09-20T22:51:00.000+08:00Oh dear, and I suppose they (the ignorant ones) associate Middle-Eastern folks with terrorists too! Oh well, this is a country that voted Bush in, not once but twice!Camemberuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12606864987474618179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068656129507965062.post-88170211582093708362008-09-20T19:58:00.000+08:002008-09-20T19:58:00.000+08:00Barack can't wear Malay attire lest the average American thinks he's Muslim. Wait a minute, they already do! It's funny being in America, you know some of them are so ignorant they think Barack is Middle-Eastern?Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06359110545522855505noreply@blogger.com