Tag Archive: Old-School Snacks in Singapore

Jie Bakery – One Of The Few Surviving Traditional Bakeries In Singapore

10 February • Sherlyn Teo

When we think of getting fresh bread, several big names will immediately spring to mind. There are the usual, more commercialised brands such as BreadTalk, Four Leaves and the usual franchise bakeries, if not, convenience stores or petrol kiosks. Sure, they are dependable and for the most part, decent but there is just something that’s lacking—authenticity. Ever wondered why the...

5 Places In Singapore That Still Sell Nostalgia In The Form Of Snacks

29 September • Sherlyn Teo

If you were born in the 80s or 90s, then you’d probably be familiar with things such as ice gem biscuits, white rabbit candies as well as dozens of other treats that are considered iconic nowadays. When we were young, the largest debate was whether the wrapper of the white rabbit sweet was edible—something unheard of amongst children that are...