6058. half-boiled eggs at Toast Box

Toast Box

 

 SINGAPORE - 26 MAY 2026: 2.42am. At Toast Box cafe, a pair of half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20.However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, tea or coffee beverage and a toast. Pricing breakdown: 2 half-boiled eggs sells for about S$2.20. The traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink) sells from S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the cafe location and exact set chosen.

 

 

 

At Toast Box in Singapore, a pair of a la carte half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20. [1]

However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, your choice of beverage, and a toast. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Pricing breakdown:

• A la carte (2 eggs): ~S$2.20
• Traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink): ~S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the location and exact set chosen  

6057. Eurasian Tree Sparrow

  INDONESIA - 15 MAY 2023: An opportunistic Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) eats the leftover fruits on a plate from the breakfast of a diner who has vacated the table in the Bintan Residence hotel in Bintan Island.

 

 

 CHINA - 24 OCT 2024: 11.40am. Wildlife. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perches on the entrance gate of the Huang Xiang Memorial in Yunmeng County. It was part of the flock present.

 SINGAPORE - 5 FEB 2024: 1.16pm. A plump Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) feeds on the stalk of the plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) grown in Gardens by the Bay. 

 

 SINGAPORE - 11 FEB 2026: 9am. The adult Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) has a rich chestnut crown and nape, a black beak and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes are similarly plumaged and young birds are a duller version of the adult. 

 

 

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 27 MAY 2026: 9am. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is a small sparrow with a length of 14cm with a rich chestnut-coloured crown and nape and a prominent black patch on each white cheek. It feeds on seeds and insects. The male and female are similar.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 11 May 2026. Juvenile Eurasian Tree Sparrow has yellow

 

 

If you are seeing a Eurasian Tree Sparrow with a bright yellow beak, it is highly likely a juvenile or fledgling. [1]

 

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The yellow coloration serves distinct purposes during a sparrow's life cycle:

• Baby Gape (Feeding Target): Nestlings and fledglings have bright yellow corners on their beaks known as "gape flanges". This acts as a highly visible, contrasting target for parent birds to drop food into while the chick is in the nest.
• Maturation: As juvenile sparrows mature and learn to forage independently, this bright yellow pigment fades, and the beak transitions to its adult color.

Adult Beak Changes

While adults generally have black beaks, Eurasian Tree Sparrows experience beak color changes depending on the season. [1, 2]

• Summer: Their beaks typically turn a lead-blue or greyish-blue color.
• Winter: The beaks transition back to almost solid black. [1]

To confirm whether the bird you are spotting is a local juvenile or an adult undergoing seasonal color shifts, check its overall plumage. Juveniles appear fluffier, with duller colors, faded head markings, and often a pale yellow stripe behind their eyes.

 

 

 

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6056. Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity Mall. Kopi Kiosk

 

26 May 2026: 2.36pm
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, ISO 1600, av mode

 

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SINGAPORE - 28 May 2026. 2 pm. 

Four Seniors meet for lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity mall every Thursday
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/40 sec, f/16, iso 6400. av mode

 

 

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SINGAPORE - 28 May 2026. 2 pm. 

Four Seniors meet for lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity mall every Thursday
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/40 sec, f/16, iso 6400. av mode

 

 

28 May 2026:

I had a 2-pm lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall @ VivoCity mall with four Seniors. We ordered coffee at the Kopi Kiosk which served nostalgic traditional coffee, tea, and local snacks like kaya toast. It sells fruits and juices.

The coffee was okay. However, the variety of food from the over 30 stalls in the Kopitiam Food Hall provided lots of choices for the dinerss. 

There was less crowd as the lunchtime office workers had gone back to their offices. Still, the seats were filled.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:
I share a photography tip: Use f/16, lower 1/3 focal point.
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/25 sec, f/16, iso 6400
AV mode

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6055. Chocolate Pansy

 

 

 SINGAPORE: 26 MAY 2026: 8.20am. The Chocolate Pansy (Junonia hedonia) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is reddish-brown in colour but appears orange under sunlight. Its damaged or tattered wings are due to interactions with the environment or predators. It prefers to spread its wings to bask in the sun. 

Canon R5, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 2000

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Canon R5, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, iso 2500

6054. Photography tips. Use f/16

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
Canon R5, 90mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, iso 5000. AV mode. Use f/16 to get depth of view. 

 

SINGAPORE - 25 MAY 2026: 1.27pm. Sephora Plaza Singapura is a retail chain with a selection of upmarket makeup, perfumes, beauty and skincare products.

6053: A greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. AV mode. f/8

Greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. Young adult on tree trunk.  

#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor

25 May 2026. 11.08am

Canon R5, 300mm, 1/320 sec, f/8, iso 2500. AV mode. 

 

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#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor

25 May 2026. 11.08am

Canon R5, 130mm, 1/160 sec, f/8, iso 1000. AV mode. 

6052. Tsui Wah Cathay

 

Tsui Wah 翠華 @ The Cathay - Opens 5th Outlet at Singapore's Iconic Landmark with New Exclusive Dishes and Drinks in May 2025 

 

Tsui Wah is said to be an authentic Hong Kong cha chaan teng. It is renowned for its home-style cafe food including porcelain cups of tea and coffee and condensed milk buns. 

Its fifth outlet in Singapore was opened at the revamped The Cathay in May 2025 with stylish interiors.  

  

FOOD ORDERED FOR TWO IN THIS VIDEO: 
 
 
1. Condensed milk bun. 
2. Pork chop bun. 
3. Condensed milk tea. 
4. Barley lemon  

$29.50 

  

The Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk No visit to Tsui Wah feels complete without this classic. At $4.20, the Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk is simple comfort food. Its crispy, buttery, and lightly sweet. Just be sure to eat it while it's hot, or the bun gets a bit tough when cold.  
 
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 https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/05/6052-tsui-wah-cathay.html