Blog Scribbles

One of the things I wish we had is a permanent outdoor lounging deck. The thought of seeing dazzling looking men & women mingling and chillin' to the sound of chill out music, sipping a glass of cocktail simply excites me.

What can I say, I'm a big fan of all things outdoor and lucky for me, 'Moet & Chandon Champagne Garden,' is right at our regular parking lot. (more…)

Google, google, google, if I could I would love to take Google, plant it in my brain and maybe have a little button on my fingertip where I can press search and everything can just magically synchronized in my somewhat lazy Sunday brain. I was half way through with the invitation list for this Thursday's party when Google drove me from one site to another and I couldn't help but to be distracted by a shiny all-about-cocktails blog called, 'Intoxicated Zodiac.'

Recipes for all Astrological Signs, now that's something fun, interesting, and it's totally something I can relate to! (more…)

Being so close to Singapore, we often hear the comparisons.

“If only Bangkok could put all of the street vendors in hawker stands like in Singapore – maybe then I could walk on the sidewalks.”
“I sure wish English was the first language in Bangkok, just like it is in Singapore.”
“Years ago Singapore put all electrical wires underground ‘cause they are not very attractive – ever think Bangkok will do the same?”
“In Singapore the taxis drivers actually talk to me – in Bangkok they only grunt.”

Yet, after a recent trip for my son’s first birthday, I noticed the biggest difference of them all.

Singapore has Ginger Beer. Bangkok only has Ginger Ale.

The difference is significant. Although similar, ginger beer has a distinctly stronger ginger taste to it. Ginger beer, when compared to ginger ale is like your older brother with tattoos of skulls and dragons – he simply has more kick, strength and spirit. (more…)