CNA938 Rewind - Discover the foodie tales of Tiong Bahru Bakery's Matt McLauchlan
CNA938 Rewind
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro learns about the foodie adventures of Matt McLauchlan, general manager of Tiong Bahru Bakery. He'll recall China stories where he wolfed down 'murderously hot' sheng jian bao (pan-fried pork soup dumplings). In Paris, France, McLauchlan recalls a memorable breakfast at Coutume Café. In Tasmania, Australia – he'll recall an exceptional eating experience at the Waterloo Hotel. McLauchlan will also reveal the latest menu offerings at Tiong Bahru Bakery.
CNA938 Rewind - Author T. A. Morton's colourful but flawed characters in 'The Coffee Shop Masquerade'
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singapore-based Irish Australian author T. A. Morton about her novel, 'The Coffee Shop Masquerade'. Morton will talk about how she came up with the idea for the book, which is about the lives of different people from various generations who have one thing in common – a popular café in Hong Kong. In the café lies an abandoned mask with a mysterious past – it lays witness to these people's dark pasts, loneliness, quirks and deep personal insecurities.
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CNA938 Rewind - Discover the foodie tales of Tiong Bahru Bakery's Matt McLauchlan
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro learns about the foodie adventures of Matt McLauchlan, general manager of Tiong Bahru Bakery. He'll recall China stories where he wolfed down 'murderously hot' sheng jian bao (pan-fried pork soup dumplings). In Paris, France, McLauchlan recalls a memorable breakfast at Coutume Café. In Tasmania, Australia – he'll recall an exceptional eating experience at the Waterloo Hotel. McLauchlan will also reveal the latest menu offerings at Tiong Bahru Bakery.
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CNA938 Rewind - Buy a .bungkus – be stylish & earth-friendly at the same time
In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Clarissa Goh and Aidan Chan, co-founders of .bungkus, a design-led sustainable fashion and lifestyle brand. Goh and Chan will describe .bungkus' innovative approach to upcycling single-use plastics into stylish and functional accessories, like all-purpose tote bags and zip wallets. They'll also talk about access to single-use materials like bubble wrap, hospital drop bags – even expired nail polish.
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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - No Shame on Menopause with Surety
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