Singapore's TidbiTs

One of Singapore's favourite breakfast that you can find all over Singapore. Many have it for late supper too as many roti prata shops open 24 hours. We are a nation that cannot stop eating. The good old roti prata or Indian pancakes. Roti means bread. And prata means flat. Literally it means flat bread. Our Malaysian neighbours call it Roti Canai. The origin could be from Chennai, India. Prata can be plain or may come with fillings, depending on customers preference, eggs being the most common. You can also have a combo of egg and onion. Crispy roti prata with curry There are also cheese, banana and chocolate pratas. And prata topped with ice-cream! Similar to the French crepes. Prata is a bit greasy, though the crispier ones taste better and probably less greasy too. You dip the prata into the vegetable, fish or meat curry sauce. Prata typically cost between 80 cents to $2 each depending on whether it's plain or with eggs and other fillings. Price also varies depending on i...

We all love coupons and deals. And as much as we love our kaya toast , roti prata , nasi lemak, mee siam, etc., that are easily available at hawker centres or food courts , we can't be eating those day in and day out. We want some variety. American fast food restaurants have invaded our shore since decades ago and like it or not they are here to stay. Fortunately they seem to have adapted to local taste and even have porridge or congee set complete with coffee or tea and the optional half-boiled eggs. Nasi lemak and chicken rice can be found in some fast-food chain lunch and dinner menus! Porridge meal with half-boiled eggs So if we crave for some western food and pancakes there is a $3.95 breakfast deals that include two pieces of blueberry or chocolate pancakes with hashbrown and scrambled egg and a cup of iced milo. The good old milo. To put energy in your body. You can sprinkle the pancakes with maple syrup or spread some butter. And you can surf the internet using the free wi...