Urban Jungle Folks

13/09/2025

What makes Orchard meaningful to you—and what could it become?

This afternoon, 5 designers of New Orchard share the inspirations behind their works, reflecting on Orchard’s past and future. Together, they reimagine the city centre as a soulful place for culture and community.

Hear from .sg as they explore how Orchard could evolve into a more ecological landscape. With a deep commitment to regenerative practices, they dream of transforming Orchard into thriving ecosystems — urban spaces that would nourish us while restoring the health of our planet.

They even brought their chickens into town 🐓—a playful but powerful reminder that animals can be part of the solution, showing us how nature and city life can co-exist in harmony. 🌱🌏

07/09/2025

This week we had the privilege of being nourished by chefs close to our hearts. 💛 Last night’s much-anticipated dinner at MJ’s was nothing short of stellar—every dish a thoughtful blend of heritage and modern finesse.

Chef MJ Teoh, formerly at the helm of Native, has always championed Southeast Asian roots, regional flavors, and sustainability. Her cooking embodies nose-to-tail creativity, minimizing waste while maximizing depth and soul.

What makes MJ’s food unforgettable isn’t just the refined techniques—it’s the comfort, nostalgia, and stories woven into every bite. From her mother’s cherished recipes to her own playful reinterpretations, she creates meals that feel like home while inspiring connection at the table.

07/09/2025

Who needs steak when vegetables are done this well?

The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were wrapped in a haze of smokiness and earthiness — a clever touch from the chef, who uses our humble curry leaves to infuse dishes with an irresistible aroma.

The meats are what one can expect from a steakhouse. But what keeps me coming back is the plant-forward menu, inspired by Chef Jordan Keao’s Hawaiian roots. Every plate was vibrant, soulful, and a true feast for the eyes. 🌺🔥

Butcher’s Block is all about avant-garde wood-fire dining. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao — who grew up in Hawaii where cooking, fishing, hunting, and farming were everyday life — the restaurant showcases the best produce, seafood, and meats from around the world, elevated by the magic of fire.

30/08/2025

When one of our own steps into the kitchen, we show up with full hearts (and hungry stomachs)! Nothing beats gathering around a table with kindred spirits who share the same love for food and community.

Tonight, we celebrate our fellow gardener — and everyone’s favorite Thai mango sticky rice “peddler” — as he hosts his very first private dining session. 🍚🥭 A beautiful evening of friendship, flavors, and the kind of support that makes this community feel like family.

30/08/2025

🌱 HortFest 2025 🌱
Thank you to everyone who joined us today at our “Falling in Love with Local Edibles” talk! 💚

The cool weather set the perfect backdrop to explore Singapore’s edible treasures — from the vibrant underground root displays 🥔🌿 to the inspiring community-in-bloom prize winners 🌸✨.

We also took a little time to shop at the market place, and I’m excited to start growing a fresh batch of microgreens with my new kit 🌱💧.

Here’s to rediscovering our local palette, getting our hands a little dirty, and celebrating the flavours of home.

29/08/2025

The Foodie Forager is back — but this time, it’s not a solo adventure. Out in the field with friends, sharing bites of wisdom from the and
uncovering nature’s secrets with — discovering wild edibles hidden in our urban spaces.

A reminder that food security and resilience can start right where we live, when we learn to see the city as our edible landscape. 🌍

18/07/2025

Want not, waste not — where yesterday’s scraps become today’s meal ❤️ Impromptu lunch date - everyone just showed up at the right place right time 😝

12/07/2025

A hidden gem of wealth and wisdom for those who know how to unlock its potential — a true treasure for seekers of alternative medicine and climate-resilient plants. Congratulations to on your “opening ceremony!” Always a pleasure hanging out with like-minded souls

10/06/2025

Home-baked, home-grown, home-cooked 💚
Sourdough gifted by a friend.
Moringa harvested fresh from our own balcony.
Whipped up into a spinach-moringa omelette toastie with love ❤️

This is the kind of “slow food” that feels just right in fast-paced Singapore—grown with intention, shared with heart, and eaten with joy.
Proof that even in a small flat, you can grow, cook, and share abundance 🌿🍞🍳

Eat local — why buy spinach when you can grow moringa? Moringa is generally considered more nutrient-rich than spinach, with high levels of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It’s especially known for its iron content, with some claims stating it contains up to 7 times more iron than spinach.
Grows well in our climate, and nourishes like a champ.

09/05/2025

Cold-pressed green juice, made at home — not just cheaper and healthier, but you know exactly what you’re putting into your body.
But it doesn’t stop there.

Instead of binning the pulp:
• Greens go to the dogs as part of their veggie mix
• Carrot pulp ends up in cakes or stir-fries, or maybe soup stock
• And the rest? Straight to our worms.

No need to shred or prep again — the juicer’s already done the hard work.

Urban composting is one of the simplest, most powerful habits we can adopt.
It keeps food waste out of our overflowing bins, enriches soil, and reduces methane from landfills — all from our own kitchens.

Composting may seem small, but every effort adds up. Let’s live cleaner, eat better, and stay green — because it just makes sense.

29/03/2025

Soil Farmers: The Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

The food we eat today is less nutritious than it was decades ago, and it’s not just a coincidence. Industrial farming has stripped our soils of life, replacing natural ecosystems with synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. The result? Declining soil health, lower-quality food, and an uncertain future for the next generation.

If we don’t change, our children will inherit a world where soil can no longer sustain life. The UN warns we may have only 60 harvests left if we continue degrading our land at this rate. But there’s hope. By becoming soil farmers, even in small ways—growing a single lettuce, composting, supporting regenerative agriculture—we help restore balance.

Healthy soil means resilient ecosystems, nutrient-rich food, and a future where we don’t just survive but thrive. Change won’t come from governments alone—it starts with us. Let’s demand better food, rebuild communities, and protect the earth for the generations to come.

20/02/2025