Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival at the Blühendes Barock Gardens in Germany, and the bizarre Pumpkin Regatta that happens as part of the celebrations. 

Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!

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Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about the <a href="https://www.juckerfarm.ch/hoferlebnis/kuerbisausstellung-ludwigsburg/">Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival</a> at the <a href="https://www.blueba.de/en/events/kurbisausstellung.html">Bl&uuml;hendes Barock Gardens</a>&nbsp;in Germany, and the bizarre Pumpkin Regatta that happens as part of the celebrations.&nbsp;
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

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.

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 &amp; good food.

Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

Nothing brings people together like food. So let Charmaine help you find some joy and adventure, with Midday Munchies (for food and drink recommendations), Food for Thought, tips for travel, and special chef features.

Travel Thursday (Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Regatta)

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Pine Nuts, plus, an inspirational quote from Luciano Pavarotti who was born on this day in 1935.

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
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☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Pine Nuts, plus, an inspirational quote from Luciano Pavarotti who was born on this day in 1935.
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Food For Thought (Pine Nuts & Luciano Pavarotti)

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
the parties, champagne brunch, and more for Pace to Race at Mondrian Singapore Duxton,
the Japan Film Festival at Shaw Theatres Lido (including a mystery screening),
the Japan Fair at Takashimaya's event space, and
the post-race Chivas Regal x Highhouse F1 After Party.

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
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For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like:
<ul>
<li>the parties, champagne brunch, and more for&nbsp;<a href="https://mondrianhotels.com/singapore-duxton/pace-to-race-2026/">Pace to Race</a> at Mondrian Singapore Duxton,</li>
<li>the <a href="https://jff.sg/2026-schedule/">Japan Film Festival</a> at Shaw Theatres Lido (including a mystery screening),</li>
<li>the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd3kn10xWld/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;rpxt=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&amp;srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Japan Fair</a> at Takashimaya's event space,&nbsp;and</li>
<li>the post-race <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcTE-U2PP8u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;vrfl=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&amp;srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Chivas Regal x Highhouse F1 After Party</a>.</li>
</ul>
Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Friday Forecast (09Oct2026)

Which does Singapore prefer: Thai Basil Chicken or San Bei "Three Cup" Chicken? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both 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

Which does Singapore prefer: Thai Basil Chicken or San Bei "Three Cup" Chicken? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both 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 <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Travel Thursday (Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Regatta)

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