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Soup Dumplings: Din Tai Fung, Singapore

Posted on February 12th, 2014 in Food, Travel By Harabu House

If you’re a fan of dim sum, you’ve probably tried soup dumplings or Xiao Long Bao. These dumplings, contrary to the name, aren’t dumplings in soup. Rather they are dumplings FILLED with soup! There is a special way to eat them, to prevent you from scalding yourself from the piping hot soup within the dumpling. In fact, there are several youtube videos illustrating proper technique. This particular one is my favorite.

I was lucky enough to eat at a Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese chain known for their Xiao Long Bao. The next time i’m in Singapore, i’ll definitely be heading there again!

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How dinner spread

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Noodles and dumplings in broth

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Delicious greens sautéed in garlic

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Xiao Long Bao

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And finally, the ginger, vinegar, soy sauce used for dipping Xiao Long Bao.

Harabu House: Guest blogger on MasalaMommas.com

Posted on February 11th, 2014 in Shop By Harabu House

It’s pretty exciting to be featured as a guest writer for the successful blog, MasalaMommas.com! Read what i had to say here!

Artist: Meera Sethi

Posted on February 10th, 2014 in Art By Harabu House

While doing some research online for Indian artwork for my living room, I came across Meera Sethi and her delightfully bright and whimsical take on indian life. Here is just a snippet of her artwork, while you can see the rest of her portfolio on her website here.

FASHION: Bracelets designed by Waris Alhuwalia to help fight Aids.

Posted on February 7th, 2014 in Fashion By Harabu House

Jewelry Designer and Actor Waris Alhuwalia teams up with ALDO to flight against aids. Check out these arrow bracelets. $5 !

You can find these beautiful bracelets here.

Vintage Travel Posters: South Africa

Posted on February 6th, 2014 in Travel By Harabu House

I found these beautiful vintage South Africa posters on Pinterest. Having just returned from a stunning trip to South Africa, i felt these vintage posters completely captured the essence of our trip. Pictures (and products) from our trip still to come!