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Join us as we explore food, fun & family adventures as a family living in Singapore! Navigate Secondary 1 and Primary 4 school life with us too :P Beauty. Food.

The Hooting Post was born out of pure passion for writing. Every second, strings of sentences and content fill my mind, but time and opportunity are not on my side to translate them into articles to share content with readers as quickly as I’d love to. Why “The Hooting Post”? Simply because owls are cute and wise and I envision to be both like them enough to have a collection of owl loots: t-shirts, necklaces, earrings, well, you get the drift. The Ho**er (that’s me!):
> Enjoys writing and sharing newfound buzz.
> Fueled by a secret obsession to be a writer.
> Loves discovering and learning new stuff.
> Decidedly inquisitive; oftentimes a klutz.
> Interests: Writing. Fashion. The Beautiful Things in Life & More.
> And, we’ve just welcomed our little one into the family, Baby V! :)

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Other works:
> Marcoms, copywriting for advertorials, communication materials, freelance writing, projects.
> Parenting, baby-related topics, eats, beauty, consumer and lifetstyle products. For questions and enquiries or if you wish to collab, drop me a note at: thehootingpost(at)gmail.com and in the meantime, enjoy your stay and happy reading! P/S: Some of you may have been supporting my previous site, www.whitesays.wordpress.com, and I’m immensely happy and thankful! Though there won’t be new updates, feel free to flip back on those archive articles. All other blogs/webpages that I’ve started since Geocities era and a Blogspot account have since disappeared into thin air. I’ve officially moved to THP, so do bookmark this link. Hope to see you around! :)

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19/08/2026

I was surprised to see that Asador’s lunch tasting menu was just $38++! 👀

I’ve dined at this Spanish restaurant in Joo Chiat before & enjoyed their wood-fired dishes & ambience - BUT this lunch deal seemed too good to be true! 🤯

So I tucked into this multi-course meal with my bestie to find out if it was worth it! to see what dishes we had & the full lunch tasting menu options!

✨ ASADOR LUNCH TASTING MENU ($38++/pax) ✨
👨🏻‍🍳 Chef’s choice of picoteo - a curated selection of bites
🐟 Anchoas (Anchovies Spread on Toast) ~ At first sight, it looks like it’d be really salty, but turns out, it was just right! Love the crisp & flavourful fish with each bite.
🧈 Zamburiñas (Grilled Baby Scallop with Kombu Butter) ~ Tender scallop drenched with savoury kombu butter balanced with a hit of tanginess. 1 piece wasn’t enough!
🦪 Ostra (Japanese oysters with Namjim Sauce) ~ Palate awakening! Tangy & oh-so-appetising!
🐙 Pulpo (Chargrilled Octopus with Potato Pavé) ~ Had this the last time & chargrilled octopus is always a must-order at a Spanish restaurant. Yums!
🥩 Entrecot (200g grilled striploin) ~ Went with medium well & meat was tender, juicy along with some fat. Delicious!
*Add $5 to enjoy the Dessert of the Day & Coffee/Tea ~ Rounded up with Basque Cheesecake (but I’m not a big fan of cheesecake so...) hehe we still polished every morsel!

🌟 Our overall verdict? 🌟
We could tell that details mattered to the chefs - from the thoughtful ingredient pairings & how the flavours came together, right down to the plating. Was the lunch tasting portions smaller than the ala carte menu? Nope. Plus, quality was good! Seriously at $38++, was wondering how they make the numbers work 🙈

P/S: We dined on a weekday & it was bustling with diners! Great that they’ve also earned fans over the last 5 years in Singapore! 💪

SO! Would you rather spend $38++ on one good main course, or a multi-course tasting menu like this? 🤤

Asador Singapore

17/08/2026

Took my cheeky date to discover Délifrance Singapore’s new menu - French café classics meet a deliciously local twist! 🇫🇷🇸🇬

The “Local Never Tasted This Good” menu (only available till 15 Sept ‘26!) brings together buttery savoury pies 🥧, nostalgic MILO® frappes & some tempting Grab & Go treats - and yes, we had to try! 😋

🥤 MILO Dinosaur Frappe
Leroy’s favourite! Rich, creamy MILO goodness without being overly chocolatey - so good he finished the whole cup! 😝

🍓 Strawberry MILO Frappe
I’m usually not a fan of sweet, icy drinks, but this surprised me. Chocolatey MILO with a refreshing strawberry kick, and thankfully, not crazily sweet. PASS! 🙌

🥧 Beef Rendang Pie
Flavourful chunks of meat tucked into a buttery pie, with just enough spice to give it that local rendang kick. Enjoyed this local twist that’s slightly spicy, so it’s an option for not-so-brave folks like me 🤭

🍅 Chicken Bolognese Pie
Leroy enjoyed this pie - think Spaghetti Bolognese meets pizza, but wrapped in delicious pastry instead! Savoury, comforting & surprisingly filling.

PSST… if you’re eyeing the pies 🥧, there’s a special promo: order a MILO frappe & enjoy the pies at just $6.10! 🤗

✨There are also Grab & Go Bags with sweet treats like Madeleines & Mini Chouquettes, plus artisanal breads including Garlic Baguette & Ciabatta — perfect for breakfast or a snack break.

Oh, and don’t overlook the Creamy Mushroom Pie. Those generous mushroom chunks were really yummy too! 🍄

So… which would you pick: Beef Rendang Pie, Chicken Bolognese Pie or a nostalgic MILO frappe? 👇

Official Delifrancesg

15/08/2026

WA3 is coming… but EVERYTHING else is more interesting than revision, right? 😂

If your child suddenly has 101 things to do the moment you say, “It’s time to revise!”, you’ll know the struggle.

Instead of fighting screen time, I decided to adjust our routine & use educational screen time to our advantage for WA3 revision with Luminee Learning.

📚 Here’s what our Primary 4 WA3 test preparation looks like:

🔬 SCIENCE REVISION
We zoomed in on specific topics for his test by using Luminee Learning’s Topic Booster. This helped him work on key concepts for both MCQ & OEQ. Got the wrong answers? Coach Kyu instantly explains why!

Much to his dismay… the same question can come back again 😂 No escaping until you actually understand what went wrong!

He’s also been “chatting” with Coach Kyu via the Homework Helper to generate specific question types based on topics he’s weaker in. I like this because revision becomes more targeted instead of simply doing MORE.

🇨🇳 CHINESE REVISION
Working with vocab to strengthen recall & I was pleasantly surprised to see there’s stroke writing, character recognition & pronunciation too. Essential exposure especially since we don’t speak Chinese at home 🙈

For me, when it comes to WA3 preparation, it’s not about piling on more worksheets. Learning happens when you can identify what needs more attention & actually zooming into them during revision. Consistency matters too! 💪

We’re still very much a WIP but one thing he looks forward to each day? Logging into Luminee Learning. Between the daily streaks, challenges with virtual friends & cute rewards for his avatar, revision now feels more fun 😜 He’s currently working towards getting a rare Coach Kyu card & I’m happy he has newfound motivation! 😂

Looking for a different way to tackle WA3 revision at home? Luminee Learning is offering a FREE trial with FULL access to 4 subjects for 1 month (worth $272).

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Good luck to all the kids preparing for their upcoming WA3 tests! 💪📚

Luminee Learning

14/08/2026

SOOO happy we embarked on a 2D2N getaway to Batam with our dearest friends - everyone’s first visit! 🤗

Did our Batam itinerary for this holiday with 5 kids & 4 adults go as planned? Of cos NOT 🤣🤣

📌 SAVE this for your Batam trip!

⛴️ Activities for our Batam weekend escape:
FRIDAY: 7pm ferry to Batam, checked into hotel & headed to Warung Guling for late dinner. Food reminded us of K’s fave Bali food, Babi Guling. Good start 😆 They close promptly at 10pm.

SATURDAY: Headed to ONE BATAM MALL for kids activities after our free breakfast at the hotel! 🏎️ Kids had fun at dashkart.idn, followed by lunch at A&W (which was a little disappointing) before we hit hellomonster_id, a huge indoor playground that reminded us of SuperPark Singapore, with more activities catered to toddlers & teens/adults! Entry tix were cheap too.

Before dinner, kids hit the swimming pool at the hotel. Contemplated btwn a kelong seafood restaurant (40mins drive!) or an airconditioned seafood place nearby. Our last minute decision to go to Sei Enam Seafood Harbour Bay next to the Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal was a fab idea! 🤗 Place looked empty but food was shiok, everyone ate well & even ordered second helpings!

SUNDAY: Dim sum breakfast at Si Fang Yuan Dimsum - food was nice, just no HK Milk Tea. Saw some dried goods stalls nearby! A few Singaporean aunties were also getting their ikan bilis, dried shrimps & more 😆 so I guess that’s shopping at Batam? We planned to go horse riding by the beach but it was too hot for 🐎 when we arrived. So a quick Grab ride took us to Batam City Square Mall to hit the bowling alley, Hokki Bear. Surprisingly, we were the only ones bowling - but the arcade was crowded.

Was it easy to get around Batam? YES especially with TravelGator eSIM & data to use Google Maps for navigation! YES to Grab-bing everywhere; TravelGator SIM eSIM is really important for a smooth trip! Our rides came within minutes & fares were just a few dollars! 😬

Use my promo code TRAVCDDEE to get 5% off eSIMs & data plans on Shopee & www.travelgatorsim.com! 📲 Instant activation to stay connected seamlessly!

MKARTEL

09/08/2026

Right at home ❤️
Celebrating Singapore’s 61st birthday with food, family & free NDP party on teevee hehe 🤭

Happy birthday, Singapore! 🇸🇬❤️

💪🏼 Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!

How did you celebrate National Day? ❤️🤍

Party food! Also fuel after swimming 🤗
Dry Laksa + Nonya Kuehs from HarriAnns, Dang Gui Duck from Dian Xiao Er (Singapore) | 店小二, Sashimi + sushi 🍣 & freshly made Kale Salad 🥗
😋😋😋

😋 Deliciousness for foodies - also a great reason to makan because it’s Singapore’s birthday! 🥳 🇸🇬

Happy National Day, Singapore! 🇸🇬
❤️❤️❤️
Home is where the heart is.

08/08/2026

📌 FREE kid-friendly activities for Singapore Citizens & PRs this long weekend!

Time to head to SG Science Fest 2026 at Science Centre Singapore only till 10 Aug ‘26!

✅ Shipwrecked Exhibition: Uncover the Mystery - a self-guided quest that takes you across the galleries to solve the mystery of a sunken ship

🧪 Robot’s Bytes to Bites (to reserve tix on-site - 4 timings) - a live science show packed with liquid nitrogen, lasers & meet robots!

✅ Quby World - Explore everyday Science like refraction, Coandǎ Effect & more!

🐙 ONE Ocean Exhibition* - Eye-opening multi-sensory discovery at Singapore’s World-First immersive ocean exhibition; we did origami here! Spot them in my pic!

🪼Young Marine Biologist - See real marine animal specimens, get the I Am a Young Marine Biologist Card for $5, complete tasks & earn your badge!

🎥 [Planetarium Show with Live Performance] Earth: Our Only Home* - explore how oceans connect & protect the planet, with 10-year-old busker Shayne Ko performing live during selected screenings

🎥 [Short film at Omni-Theatre] Ocean Paradise* - Learn how researchers are helping the ecosystem at a special paradise!

There were MOREEEEE exciting exhibitions & booths to check out at the Science Centre Singapore - we just needed more time! 😜

Hope you guys are enjoying the family time & swing by for some Science fun this weekend at the Science Centre Singapore!

📌 PS: it was really crowded when we visited this morning; we parked at the opposite HDB. Expect waiting time at the VR experience too.
*Denotes ticketed activities!

Science Centre Singapore

07/08/2026

👋🏻Goodbye Airfryer, hello SteamFryer!

Recently, we bade farewell to our old Airfryer & welcomed a NEW kitchen helper, the Philips 5000 Series with Steam Airfryer (NA543/00). I was intrigued by its SteamFryer function which combines gentle steaming & powerful airfrying in JUST ONE equipment!

Was this too good to be true? I had to try it out! 😝
I’m a noob cook BUT managed to whip up different dishes for my foodie family without mess. In fact, washing up was fuss-free too!👍🏼

To me, having healthy home cooked food matters 🩷 From cooking my version of Hainanese Chicken by serving up steamed-fried tender Ginger Garlic Chicken for dinner, to steamed pork & chives dumplings for snack and airfryed fluffy croissants for breakfast! 😋 All dishes are cooked without added oil, worries of overcooking or drying out. This means flavours, moisture & nutrients are locked in + they taste better too!

😍 What else do I like about our new Philips SteamFryer? It beeps to remind us to shake or flip the food for even cooking. There’s also a see-through window with light to check the cooking progress any time. 👌🏼

Why the NEW Philips SteamFryer WINS my old Airfryer:
💦 NEW SteamFry function for crisp, tasty food PLUS locks in moisture & nutrients for juicy meats
👩🏻‍🍳 21 cooking functions for multiple usage e.g. baking, dehydration to steaming & reheating.
🌬️Cooks faster with the patented RapidAir Plus technology
🧼 Effortless cleaning of greasy residue thanks to the automatic SteamClean function

🌟 🌟 🌟 Get EXTRA 10% off with my promo code when you order from Philips Home Appliances official store on Shopee! *stackable voucher for more savings! ❤️

🇸🇬 What’s one Singaporean dish that you’d like to try cooking this month?

Philips Singapore

05/08/2026

😴 Bedtime isn’t complete without a comforting sip of MARIGOLD UHT Milk! 🥛 Tonight’s pick? 🍓 Strawberry for Vera and Full Cream for Leroy.

I’m always happy seeing them enjoying their favourite milk before calling it a day. I also love that MARIGOLD UHT Milk is enriched with Calcium, Protein, and Vitamins A, B1 & D3, and formulated with MARIGOLD’s unique BonePlus™ (Calcium & Vitamin D3) to help enhance calcium absorption and support strong, growing bones. 💙💪

🐮 And this August, bedtime comes with an extra surprise!
Spend a minimum of $7 on MARIGOLD UHT Milk products at major supermarkets, selected provision shops/minimarts and RedMart to receive a FREE The Moo Crew Plush Keychain Blind Pack, while stocks last.

Meet the adorable Berry, Choco, Milky and MooMoo! 🤭 Choco has already found a home on Leroy’s school bag... BETTER HURRY, because this promo only runs from 1 - 31 August ‘26, while stocks last.

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