<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:29:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@raffady/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Apple sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple sandwiches? ... kinda :) Stuffed some Korean seaweed in between slices of red and green apples gave an enlightening favor & color to this creative dessert :)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/apple-sandwiches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/apple-sandwiches</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:02:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2g6ikCmtksJRNsChDD26siHgquDYLSRv7728McKNPL3sCVWP2TTG3yxMeonwKV5GmY3YaQvZMwcZBt1s17MXRC22?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pineapples in shades :)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea just hit me when I was cutting some beetroot following my pineapples. But I used the red dragon fruit instead & everyone just love this salad as it's definitely the first time they seen something]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/pineapples-in-shades</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/pineapples-in-shades</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:54:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2EdUkwsDhmPN5u8moaYaiPJmhLUFeg2wCQyJN8ftsBR1HcRN97tpHzqnrZ2wVu9cPwPjBBTnBuKZmZ7AfT8VKiF8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slice apple salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Was working in the Marriott Hotel kitchen where my Korean colleague taught me about slicing apples to make a salad. Well, I kinda create another version of it for my party & it looks pretty good!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/slice-apple-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/slice-apple-salad</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:43:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2USkzi9MmLt8zHJqvmhpefAEzyniFkEH8j7WMys8AY3puJM7X9XeeYLArR8gWS8exRcJBU7wqQ7gpznkX4zKjsBC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oranges, Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another simple to make salad is a combination of these & the make a wonderful display of colors too!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/oranges-tomato-carrot-cucumber-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/oranges-tomato-carrot-cucumber-salad</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2017 12:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2K8sNnTXN2CkDTE9axxaV5ttNpyZWHuXoi3k4PKDMAefG6WFefB2ZHgX3sP4AquYv8iCyiKov4GBnWY69E5YboDx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red wine poached pears]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to do with extra bottles of red wine than can be consumed? My favorite is to do poached pears with them. Adding some herbs & spices plus rock sugar . But sometimes the pears can get bitter, so]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/red-wine-poached-pears</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/red-wine-poached-pears</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:25:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs75PyeVHBzFiCjTLRGxUc7qqButikRdKQNm4Yz3Dy5JUX4AoaAMuXgSVnqeYx74z6xKiDzmK8QmJUGaq1nMfrbqq4ifBy6N?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit & Veg Platter]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's so much fun with salads especially for a small party. Get these in different colors and you can easily make a beautiful plate of salad that look so appetizing that guests will dig into it &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/fruit-and-veg-platter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/fruit-and-veg-platter</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:22:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2dpNP6sSLRh38aZDhfAffjrycj2GhDoTHpS4cy5XcYTVkPwBDbFsD97iKKSf862sySsjDGM9wNZFZNK52aqfEv4W?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cushions Gifts 2.3 – Hudge Budge Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a play with words? Also from a T-shirt, it pretty by itself with people guessing if there’s such a store and it is of someone’s name or what?]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fun/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-3-hudge-budge-store</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fun/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-3-hudge-budge-store</guid><category><![CDATA[fun]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:19:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2SaoC4ZRzyPFS6GjuPkpgZWRpnz35x1qNmfk3J21BvgxJLkhYLHFX41wauTRGQy17W1KKxXwq6D1Qi2xU1uSLqb52zCT9NoEpjwWjLMWU1tcuMeeWi5iTCX6tagttBfVE3ZEJbv2KQ8TGkmp623jGdYs8jbH3A35zijw66Qdk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 2.5 – Professional photography (Kitchen Overview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[My kitchen is unique especially with the roller-sliding glass panel “doors” which I believe cannot be found in any other homes in Singapore. It was so difficult to do that the designer had a hard time]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-5-professional-photography-kitchen-overview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-5-professional-photography-kitchen-overview</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gaPQTEtuykSNvhX7J6sF2PCVhsN9apBCQ671sbUCC2mNsa3nC8PAa4SCN5a3nEiwGgQfUcCGz424MU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chendol in bottles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chendol is one favorite Asian dessert that's loved by many especially on hot days. It' cooling & flavorful. Having many small mason bottles, I put the solid ingredients in one while the liquid ones]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/chendol-in-bottles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@raffady/chendol-in-bottles</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs75e7YWEiaBzgVagf2Y85sQ69DQkcpfamF3w1fmidMdCbuDBbU3WCiJnamCjEva3D1FbcDttMry9xkgNAuTnqMgwG5vbYhU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cushions Gifts 2.2 – Black Poker Dots on Orange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Material that makes a pretty dress was transformed into this lovely parcel of a cushion with a pretty white ribbon!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fun/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-2-black-poker-dots-on-orange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fun/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-2-black-poker-dots-on-orange</guid><category><![CDATA[fun]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:22:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2SaoC4ZRzyPFS6GjuPkpgZWRpnz35x1qNorWfcWdXVQyEodfVR1SDfBJXnQgZyfAvzM5vsahynYGUTZdej2RjgYJannRiUgGGodU9eEKxhNJ5UnvtktEbbomran1eT7nKm6ohdrgJoEhPKE6KEZYwrcBzx4Nw7rbYWsNxq8dt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 2.4 – Professional photography (Living, Dining & Cafe areas)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking at it from another angle, these 3 areas will show some, well, not the usual furniture & features like an old tractor head transformed into coffee table, a sofa of different colored squares,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/design/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-4-professional-photography-living-dining-and-cafe-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/design/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-4-professional-photography-living-dining-and-cafe-areas</guid><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89pYAVjJWnd5VyKH6M8UScN3Nchiv19kEzsLVaZzFNsW6JfsTk9CStAQ1TLWK7hsSPzA33xYikkHt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 2.3 – Professional photography (Dining & Cafe areas)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, actually they’re the same as I’ve renovated my dining area into somewhat like a café! It was a dream fulfilled. In it is an 8 feet long table that can sit 12 people. Instead of having chairs with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/design/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-3-professional-photography-dining-and-cafe-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/design/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-3-professional-photography-dining-and-cafe-areas</guid><category><![CDATA[design]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2017 13:36:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89vw2rGNXm1B6tcXZMseMitDPgbDHxSzE6yRQz3hmk9CaWi57soj1PRoajEXK3tGmD2U2EcUwf5nN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cushions Gifts 2.1 – Chanel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using a Chanel T-shirt, he made a nice cushion, adding a chain, ribbon & flower to enhance the cushion & making it look like a bag with a handle too 😊]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-1-chanel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-2-1-chanel</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNhppUjpaAaBDXJRZLu3AdaGMqihzn3oaxzaq2R3VvR1ZAck9DFgo1uNzQ7ixpYr7ajr3ncohx2YSDxLNdLkg6xSwabBrXgeq3kWkpUSNR1wAfLJGHT6VkPbz4EmaEbdfXeAJfdEEnkUHKeBpKVLwKaZfgyCihzoimsRzDC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cushions Gifts 1.1 – A Glimpse]]></title><description><![CDATA[My wonderful friend hand saw over 70 cushions especially for the day beds in my house! Here’s a glimpse of some of them & I’ll feature individual ones in my following posts:-]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-1-1-a-glimpse</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@raffady/my-cushions-gifts-1-1-a-glimpse</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:32:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNhppUjpaAaBDXJRZLu3AdaGMqihzn3oZqxyAaNWSZj3eb3sQjDqpGrn5i4N2YS1b35HQZyKda1FFKrB1vGVGSXo5sSFJDCJbrPFCnzdiohBzV7jcgoHrTBd8puuNyaZbU2fAw25JhYhktLnDvhbeKL1pEzgdfbLQTtuWiz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 2.2 – Professional photography (Living & Hall areas)]]></title><description><![CDATA[With some retro furniture & hipster posters, they brighten up my living & hall areas:-]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/creative/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-2-professional-photography-living-and-hall-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/creative/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-2-professional-photography-living-and-hall-areas</guid><category><![CDATA[creative]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89p6SUrJwApCyW2Hvm4L8sG3AEsACReyG7w4tYWwz6BSLW1Ef9K59vJ62QK5btKDKNPT1NriL24zz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 2.1 – Professional photography (Living & Dining areas)]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the renovation was completed, the professional photographers were called in to take some professional shots for my interior designer portfolio. Below are them taking photos of the living & dining]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-1-professional-photography-living-and-dining-areas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@raffady/my-cafe-house-2-1-professional-photography-living-and-dining-areas</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89rwJwGZ4N3u1SA2eTdZp9SGfaqocJ9ZJdr8WQ6LGffxg2sRoPUXqeyfjTwiiMAkcGqgNuAAd5Lbg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 1.4 – The kitchen design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kitchen was special especially the so called “doors” for my “shelves” 😊 hahaha … Well, in almost all the houses belonging to the Chinese folks, kitchen cabinets are essentially cupboards with doors]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/challenge/@raffady/my-cafe-house-1-4-the-kitchen-design</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/challenge/@raffady/my-cafe-house-1-4-the-kitchen-design</guid><category><![CDATA[challenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:38:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu9ctzi1F9jz58mBMjYifb7sM3UNCXLEvFbUYAMnbf8GGvRHKEoDA4j1vYzyMxPd3E3EC8hT6KU56jHFVvgg67qsJPqL6nmrRfcjjR23nheFG4UzV4raNMt9xrYTq2eh6gN5PQA95ewYLuhsLZhg2XK4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My "Cafe" House 1.3 – The design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming home to Singapore then, there were no such thing as cafes but the usual hawker fares. To survive, I had to find a "proper" job and I joined the IT industry. 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How did this come to, I shall share in the subsequent posts of my journey towards]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/lifestyle/@raffady/my-cafe-house-1-1-the-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/lifestyle/@raffady/my-cafe-house-1-1-the-beginning</guid><category><![CDATA[lifestyle]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[raffady]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVegn5NfBkPhmEAjg9oMKsK18uWAFR529wWwxnoPYpFrrZ97tKuDmB85HFDNihpyDJntKu2gJiWny2bY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>