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Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.

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United States

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Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Friday Forecast (24Apr2026)

4/24/2026
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Minecraft ExperienceBlooming Imaginationreopening of the Malay Heritage Centre Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:43

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Travel Thursday (The Solomon Islands)

4/24/2026
Today on Travel Thursday, we head to The Solomon Islands to find out more about their World War II artefacts, the history behind Skull Island, and the affordable seafood! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:31

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Midday Munchies (Butter Chicken or Tandoori Chicken)

4/22/2026
Which does Singapore prefer: Butter Chicken or Tandoori Chicken? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for these dishes in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:10

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Tasty Tuesday (The Peranakan Club)

4/21/2026
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares all there is to explore at The Peranakan Club, from their crazy delicious food, to culture and curated items too. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:29

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Food For Thought (Cold Brew Coffee & Shemar Moore)

4/20/2026
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Cold Brew Coffee, from its origin to nutritional factors, and an inspirational quote from Shemar Moore of Criminal Minds & S.W.A.T. fame, who turns 56 today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:59

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Friday Forecast (17Apr2026)

4/17/2026
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Istana Open HouseFICO MasseriaEuropean Union Film Festival 2026 Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:25

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Travel Thursday (Forest Bathing at Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest)

4/16/2026
Today on Travel Thursday, we head to Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest to destress with Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:08

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Midday Munchies (Sourdough or Shokupan)

4/15/2026
Which does Singapore prefer: Sourdough or Shokupan? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for bread in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:34

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Tasty Tuesday (White Asparagus & Frühschoppen at Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore)

4/14/2026
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about White Asparagus, and the Frühschoppen "ala carte buffet" at Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:01

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Food For Thought (Seaweed & Lou Bega)

4/13/2026
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about seaweed, from nutrition factors to historical use, and an inspirational quote from Lou "Mambo No. 5" Bega, who turns 51 today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:11

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Friday Forecast (10Apr2026)

4/10/2026
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: RAVE4CAKEBurmese New YearSakura showcase Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:56

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Travel Thursday (Kampong Khleang, Cambodia)

4/9/2026
Today on Travel Thursday, we head to Kampong Kleang, an authentic floating village on Tonle Sap in Cambodia, to learn more about their fishing-based community, and how you can visit sustainably with a community-based tourism group. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:02

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Midday Munchies (Clams or Cockles)

4/8/2026
Which does Singapore prefer: Clams or Cockles? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for dishes with clams or cockles in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:56

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Tasty Tuesday (Chef Sun Kim x The High Table)

4/7/2026
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about the upcoming collab between Chef Sun Kim of 2 Michelin-starred Meta Restaurant & HighHouse, for The High Table series. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:01:54

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Food For Thought (Black Sesame & Zach Braff)

4/6/2026
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Black Sesame (and why it should be in your pantry), and an inspirational quote from Zach Braff a.k.a. J.D. from TV series Scrubs, who turns 51 today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:58

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Travel Thursday (Giant Omelette Festival in Bessières, France)

4/2/2026
Today on Travel Thursday, we travel to a small city in the South of France, Bessières, to discover the world's biggest Giant Omelette Festival (Bessières’ Fête de l’Omelette Géante), that happens every Easter weekend. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:03:50

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Midday Munchies (Sunny Side-Up or Scrambled Eggs)

4/1/2026
Which does Singapore prefer: Sunny Side-Up or Scrambled Eggs? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for dishes with eggs in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:53

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Tasty Tuesday (Nan Hua Chang Ah Chew Fish Head Steamboat)

4/1/2026
For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine talks about Nan Hua Chang (Ah Chew) Fish Head Steamboat, from the traditional charcoal steamboat pot, to the other dishes you can't miss. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:04

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Food For Thought (Hot Cross Buns & Celine Dion)

3/30/2026
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Hot Cross Buns ahead of Good Friday, and an inspirational quote from Celine Dion, who turns 58 today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:23

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Friday Forecast (27Mar2026)

3/27/2026
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Les MiserablesLe Disco BrunchLa Vache!Sake Matsuri Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:04:16