tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68713502012-01-27T16:17:55.059+08:00here : there : anywherebayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.comBlogger9421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-11524662792126024962012-01-19T23:41:00.001+08:002012-01-22T00:19:49.448+08:00

Yes, all ye Arachnophobiacs. That is indeed a spider on its web. Wait, don't run! Look at it… ain't it such a pretty little thing…?----------------------------------------Anyway, to get the story started...My parents got to stay at this house when they attended a wedding in Puchong last year. They love it so much and kept on raving about it to everyone.My cousins and I, we kept in contact with

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It seemed like an innocent suggestion from my mum, "Let's get a chalet for Hadi's birthday. It falls on a Saturday, right?"The initial plan was utilise the voucher that my brother got from SAF; which entitles him to rent their lodging at either Changi, Downtown East, Sentosa, Bintan or even far-away Australia, at discounted rates. My mum was very much enthralled by the huge bungalows at Aloha

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-72887684785082971352011-12-30T12:38:00.005+08:002012-01-04T17:22:59.195+08:00

From Canggu - Ubud - GianyarOur journey from the villa to Ubud, for some shopping at Sukawati market before finally arriving at Gianyar, where Bali Safari & Marine Park is.After shopping, it was already past noon so we asked the tour driver to bring us to a restaurant around that area, which serves Halal/Muslim food. He nodded his head furiously and replied that there's one ahead.We repeated, "

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When in doubt about what food will be suitable for Halal consumption when in Bali, you can always turn to fast food as a safe choice. Brands like McD, KFC, Pizza Hut & A&W are generally Halal-certified (certificate on display).A&WWe ate at A&W for 2 days straight. That 1st night, we dined at the branch inside Discovery Shopping Mall (Centro) in Kuta. It was a 'proper' restaurant with a large

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Umah Pesisi, the villa we stayed in while in Bali, is fully serviced by:(as quoted from their website)"...One full-time cook - Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.."Breakfast is ready!BreakfastBreads, alongside with both French & local butter. Strawberry, blueberry & pineapple jam. Breakfast cereals

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Oopsie-daisy. How can I even even miss this out? After seeing pictures of this place on the directory, I got soo excited that I wore the fully-covered swimwear during my 1st day plying around the safari. It was in anticipation of this water park that seemed like such a great idea, during that scorching hot day. Well, the 1st day come and go, yet we did not even encounter the water park.

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The safari experienceStaff in a ranger garb, driving us in an open jeep.TurkeyThe bird. Not the country.One of those that I mentioned previously. The one that roamed the lawns around our 'huts'.Tram rideAt the rate that it's enclosed and air-conditioned; it's better off being called a 'bus'. Took the guided tour around the grounds of the safari....Also a safe way to meet & greet them tigers and

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We spent our 3rd night in Bali, at Mara River Safari Lodge that's located within the grounds of Bali Safari & Marine Park at Gianyar. The selling point of the lodging here is to be as close as possible to the animals and some of the (elevated) rooms are indeed within 10 meters or so away from the open animal grounds. Our Tembo family room, however, given the possibility of having young kids,

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-19861270217605995772011-12-08T14:49:00.013+08:002011-12-12T12:12:52.410+08:00

Went on a trip to Bali my with my Sis-in-law's family + my Mum-in-law in tow. Total of 5 adults, 2 children & 2 toddlers. My Bro-in-law made all the arrangements and I just agreed with whatever accommodation(s) that he chose. Simply hand over the cash when it's due. Haha.Can't help it, I was up to my neck with work at the office and ended up pretty jaded when I reached home. No way am I gonna

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-10017426094906645842011-12-06T14:54:00.012+08:002011-12-08T12:53:10.126+08:00

When my mum called to tell me that we've been invited to a wedding in JB, I was half-wondering why does she sound like she won some lucky draw.She gushed that the wedding dinner would be held at some hotel in Skudai, JB and we're the only neighbours at that block that was invited. We even need to RSVP our attendance. In all honesty, I know very well that my mum had every intention for me to

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Pardon my long absence from blogger-dom. Work's been pretty hectic and then I went away on holiday.Just touched down from Bali, a few hours back.Will be updating soon, especially the wedding dinner at a hotel in Johore Baru.Meanwhile, enjoy these sneak peeks from my Bali trip!The villaThe poolSunset at Tanah LotSunset at Jimbaran Bay

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-48005821619330537462011-11-21T15:54:00.010+08:002011-12-06T14:51:12.440+08:00

Ok, I'm bushed.My dear cousin finally got hitched and her wedding was over the weekend. There's really no excitement like the wedding of a close family member/relative. Especially in a community which believes in getting together and strengthening ties.My cousin Susie here, she's of my age so it's no surprise that we're close. We grew up together, so I believe there must be a point in time where

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-2984469273701960942011-11-14T22:42:00.005+08:002011-11-16T10:26:52.287+08:00

Not taking into account the Nespresso machine in the office, here are my experiences at 2 different 'chi-chi' or 'atas' coffee places - Papa Palheta & L'etoile Cafe.On both occasions, it was my colleague Jim who brought me to these quaint locations. He, who acknowledged me to be a fellow coffee lover; with whom he regaled tales of his adventures in finding a good cuppa'.So that afternoon after

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-45783580894120175022011-11-13T11:45:00.001+08:002011-11-15T12:37:45.954+08:00

Been blogging a lot on this place, haven't I?No worries. This time I'll focus on the 'other stuff' that one of my curious colleagues was game to try.Es Kacang HijauLiterally translates to: Iced Green Bean.Boiled green bean, palm sugar syrup, coconut milk and lotsa' shaved ice. It was a hot, sunny day that time. "Too bad the ice shavings were coarse. Would have been a nicer experience, had the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-12218165667217096662011-11-07T19:58:00.001+08:002011-11-08T15:51:37.821+08:00

Now, here are some pictures that I would otherwise forgot about, had I not talked about those Oreo cheesecakes that my dear pal here makes.This dear pal was my closest mate when I just entered Poly(technic). That 1st year, we move around together; almost inseparable. Things went slightly awry the year after, when we got separated by conflicting schedule/modules and she eventually quit the course

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-70692639801979301922011-10-26T16:01:00.004+08:002011-10-31T11:54:58.814+08:00

Had to go all the the way to Heeren to purchase a pair of sandals. I know I'm getting old when the idea of hitting town on Friday night scared the hell outta' me. I mean, gosh, all that crowd? Plus I haven't really ventured around Orchard Road since 2 years back!And I only know of those new buildings that sprouted here from the media and the drawings I had to do at work (yes, we did some projects

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-11007746019364433632011-10-15T20:07:00.001+08:002011-10-17T19:53:48.072+08:00

Got the day off on my birthday and hubby matched his leave with mine. My bro & parents fetched me that evening and told me that we'll be heading to Chai Chee for dinner.Hmm.. I had planned to check out that other teahouse at Simpang Bedok but I guess I gotta' save that for another time. I kinda' miss the food at Chai Chee, too.Thai Mango beancurdMy family never fail to order this. I wish I had

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I seriously have a lot more blog posts to come. But.office.workload.is.piling.up… Madness!Ok, when did I have this meal again?? Seriously it's THAT long ago. But I can still remember the meal itself pretty easily cos' this jolly well could be one of the longest wait for my main course to arrive - EVER!How long was it? Well, let's see… Long enough for my son to run in and out of the restaurant

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Ok, this was the same Thai-Muslim foodstall that I've blogged about previously. Apparently, I've gotten their name wrong that time. It was actually much simpler - Thai Cuisine. Here are pictures taken from 2 separate visits to this stall. Phad Thai I've always wanted to order this favorite of mine. Finally got down to it. I can still clearly remember my first (and still favourite) Phad Thai

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-90348345890018448652011-10-03T21:34:00.006+08:002011-10-06T18:08:47.519+08:00

My goodness, this and the next few entries are just soo long overdue!--- --- ---As always, it all stem from the oft-repeated (and dreaded) question: "What's for lunch?"Someone mentioned 'Ayam penyet' and it's a toss between the mediocre offering at a nearby coffee shop and Waroeng Penyet at Marine Parade.I realize that Ayam Penyet Ria at Bedok Point not only serves better food, it's pretty near

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-69581577607037404502011-09-17T16:29:00.012+08:002011-09-22T18:43:53.323+08:00

For some time after Hari Raya, I have set a "No Malay Food" policy for lunch just because I was so sick and tired of those foods that are we're typically served with during house visits.After much pondering, my Chinese male colleague eventually suggested Arnold's. He missed eating there because he got no 'kaki' to accompany him there while we were fasting during Ramadhan.As always, we have to

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-54479279641842432362011-09-07T15:03:00.017+08:002011-09-18T00:01:39.909+08:00

There are mainly 2 things that I keep hankering for, every now and then. And they actually belong to 2 extreme ends of the spectrum.Fast food. Or vegetables.Sometimes I merge a little of the 2 together, like veggies in my burger or a bowl of salad (where available) instead of some greasy carbs.However, when I say that I want my veggies, I want a whole portion of them. Like a bowl of salad. Or

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-63793136453325411832011-09-05T20:30:00.008+08:002011-09-07T13:00:43.061+08:00

Finally got to try this! Everytime I saw the poster, I can't help hankering for it. Blame it on that gorgeous-looking omelette, studded with fillings and oozing all that cheese. It's definitely calling my name.That Sunday, thinking that the elders at home are fasting the optional 'Puasa 6', I brought my kiddo and helper to the nearby Downtown East for breakfast.The actual BreakFeast

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-78635717029609434582011-09-03T09:59:00.002+08:002011-10-08T21:53:36.334+08:00

During lunch, on the day I returned to work right after Hari Raya, my colleague asked what we would like to have.Sub-consciously I replied, "Fast-food will be nice…" I guess I was already pretty tired of lontong, rendang, sambal and other Raya what-have-yous.Besides, I've not had 'proper fast-food' (sounds like an oxymoron!) since the month long sabbatical during Ramadhan.At McD, I saw that they

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-75716443145569158932011-09-02T12:13:00.006+08:002011-09-06T10:44:36.039+08:00

That time of the year again. Eid'ul Fitr, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri / Puasa and Lebaran here, in the Malay Peninsula. An Islamic festive celebration to commemorate the arrival of Syawal at the end of Ramadhan, after a month of fasting.Usually celebrated for only a day in the Middle-East but over here, especially in Malaysia & Singapore, we somehow celebrate it throughout the WHOLE month

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Doughnuts! … or is it 'donuts'? I get this only when I have a sudden hankering for them. Which is not often, thankfully. That's when I alight at Tampines (I hardly go there w/o a mission) and troop over to Tamp1's J.Co. I can't manage more than a couple of these so I usually take time to make out the best choices. It's disappointing to see that I never get to try their cheese variant. Boo!

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-43421611592716182392011-08-17T18:21:00.005+08:002011-08-19T23:41:09.441+08:00

Nespresso capsulesMy boss's pride and joy. He always made sure to ask his clients who came down to the office, "Any COFFEE for you?" Not drinks in general, but specifically, coffee.I'm very sure he's disappointed when some of them happen to be non-coffee drinkers...TWG tea…Well, that's when his wife steps in and set to prepare tea for them instead.The row packaged loose tea leaves above, well,

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Crazy soda & 'Lava Girl' drinkMy bro always ordered their 'Happy Soda' (known also as Soda Gembira). It's something like the popular Bandung which is mixed with carbonated drink which could be either 7-up, Sprite of Ice-Cream Soda.This time however, he spotted this 'Crazy Soda' and wanted to give it a try. Seem like a purple version of the usually pink Happy Soda, though.'Lava Girl' drinkI was

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-18527761191253551612011-08-03T22:41:00.007+08:002011-08-04T18:06:00.919+08:00

I have to say that this restaurant is very popular. VERY. Guess the commercial on Suria channel really draw in the crowd, ever since they obtained their Halal certification.Besides, we went on a Friday night. Despite early reservations, we were later informed of 2 separate timing options; 5.30-7.30pm and 8-10pm. They're very much packed out, it seems. Since we're coming after work anyway, we

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I will still be blogging every now and then. Muslims, I advise that you come by in the evening, lest your persistance/resistance waver and I shall not be held responsible. ;-)Found these really cool graphics here. These are my favourites.

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-22627718012290622072011-07-28T20:49:00.001+08:002011-07-29T15:55:15.034+08:00

The fasting month of Ramadhan is looming near. This week will be the last that we'll have lunch together before we go on our 1-month 'break'. Gotta' accompany our Chinese colleague cum 'driver' before he either lunch alone or 'purposely make lunch appointments' (as quoted by him) from next week on.We were wondering what we'll be lunching on (preferably something that we might miss consuming in

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-25622945218659533792011-07-26T16:05:00.013+08:002011-08-19T14:09:57.593+08:00

Table mat block We saw that they have lunch specials and decide to take up the offer. The mains will come with homemade coleslaw, selected soft drinks & dessert. Clam chowder soup All of us chose to top up $1 for the soup-of-the-day instead of the coleslaw. Good thing, too. We later saw the coleslaw being served to the other table and it was a pretty sizable mound. We wouldn't be able to

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-19767966635607284992011-07-21T22:56:00.002+08:002011-07-25T10:38:09.525+08:00

I'm quite surprised to see that I've not posted any entries on this place before, considering that I've been patronising their stall at Changi Village Food Center quite a number of times.It was my dad who recommended this place, saying that their BBQ dishes are one of the best. The first time we went there, it was a weekday and we were somewhat amused by the loud, techno music blasting from

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-71553327066567178602011-07-12T20:44:00.003+08:002011-07-14T22:16:22.709+08:00

My bro was telling us about this Hong Kong food place at Simpang Bedok. He claimed that they have one of the best 'rojak' ever that will give him free dried 'sotong' when he order. I was very sure that he was talking about Tang Tea House (TTH). Well, until he drove past TTH itself and turned into the car park where the Simpang Bedok market is.That's when I realise that he talking about the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-5632470330306085922011-07-03T21:16:00.000+08:002011-07-08T09:29:39.240+08:00

We've always passed by here but it never really cross my mind to bring my colleagues here to try their fare. And last week, we saw a spate of wet weather so on one of those days, I suggest that we come by to this popular Yong Tau Fu place for lunch.Nothing like piping hot soup on a rainy afternoon…Menu 1Menu 2Menu 3Been a long time since I last came here so I almost forgot how the 'Ampang' style

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-44246686703103489192011-06-30T20:50:00.000+08:002011-07-01T22:41:53.577+08:00

Around a month or so ago, my colleagues told me that a new Thai-Muslim foodstall just opened at the coffeeshop near our workplace.2 weeks ago, we decide to give this place a shot. Located right next to another Muslim food stall selling 'Ayam Penyet', I wonder if this new presence affected their sales, somewhat.I saw the pictures of food that they have on display and the list of food on their menu

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-54288572372941986162011-06-27T12:09:00.026+08:002011-06-28T20:08:58.340+08:00

It all started when one of my poly mates initiated a pretty innocuous WhatsApp chat session with his other 3 friends. He had shown a pic of a bus stop near our former school and asked, "Guess which bus stop this is?"That phrase automatically became the title of our chat.2 of my mates and I, we started chatting about the general elections and the good ol' days. Somehow the conversation eventually

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-1616658003503617972011-06-23T18:35:00.003+08:002011-08-19T14:17:00.852+08:00

Hubby's side of the family held their annual family day here. Previous event held here was for the family matriarch's 69th birthday, last July.You can read about it HERE & HERE (2 parts).Finger foodsTop: Breaded fish fingers (real fish fillet).Mid: Vegetable 'popiah' (spring rolls).Bottom: Deep-fried 'sotong' (squid/cuttlefish) balls. I wonders what brand of 'sotong' ball they use. Reminds me a

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-75861170017797057632011-06-21T17:18:00.007+08:002011-08-19T14:09:24.951+08:00

On our 2nd (and also last) day in Batam, we ventured to 2 different malls, namely the BSC & the Harbour Bay Mall (adjacent to the Batam Centre ferry terminal). I remember the 1st time I saw this Bistro Godiva branch at Nagoya Hill Mall, my SIL and I actually took a dig at their name. "Godiva, eh? In Singapore sure 'kena' sue. Let's see if they are selling anything chocolate.." That was the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-15897373600965823112011-06-20T18:32:00.017+08:002011-06-24T11:30:35.221+08:00

Just came back from a short 2D1N getaway to Batam over the weekend, where we saw ourselves venturing through 3 of their popular malls. No mean feat!Went to the Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall on the 1st day.I don't care much for the shopping but I gotta tell you that this mall is quite the food haven. They have quite a number of fast food outlets like Pizza Hut, A&W, KFC, BFC (Best Fried Chicken - I

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-53515713863789027172011-06-14T21:08:00.003+08:002011-06-16T11:51:33.182+08:00

I'll be lying if I say that I wasn't somewhat hooked on this photography app with some social networking on the side.The numerous options to edit your pics with tilt-shift & vignette, give the the lomo, vintage or stylish b/w effect to photos… makes me delirious!What more, we can also connect with like-minded souls out there who are similarly IG-happy. Almost like tumblr, just that we know that

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-55745466240196930522011-06-02T17:58:00.000+08:002011-06-03T07:58:55.382+08:00

Ok, now on to the food.....Fried Calamari (actual serving portion)Ok, I made the mistake of snapping this pic with my phone instead of the camera.Pic quality leaves much to be desired so I'll just add a small one here to give an idea how the portion look like.Fried CalamariUpon ordering this, I had envisioned fresh squid rings tossed in flour before being deep-fried. Turns out to be some

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-79676777761135116002011-06-02T16:56:00.001+08:002011-08-19T14:10:23.758+08:00

"Authentic and Fresh Italian Food with Asian Twist" (as extracted from their FB page).--------------------------------------------------------------My bro had casually told me about this new Halal Italian restaurant located at Courts Megastore. Apparently, his friend who worked there informed him about it. Last I recall, there was a restaurant there, called 'The Box Bistro'. I guess it was

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-19553067622461201582011-05-30T20:59:00.004+08:002011-06-01T16:36:05.791+08:00

For the longest time, I've seen this stall at the corner of Banquet, located at the 4th level of Parkway Parade Shopping Centre but I've simply assumed it to be a typical 'Ayam Penyet' stall.One day, I decide to venture to that end after I've had my meal and discovered that they serve Sundanese food. I miss having real Sundanese cuisine. Especially back in those days when 'Pondok Gurame'

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-12470824492944492402011-05-25T16:31:00.009+08:002011-05-26T14:46:19.143+08:00

It's almost a routine for my bro to fetch me and my son at noon, every Saturday to bring us back to my parent's place for the weekend.Since I woke up that morning I've been thinking of Popeye's so I've decided that I'll bring my bro to eat at Popeye's in Downtown East (which is only some 5mins drive away) before we get to my parent's place. Besides my bro would have been hungry, since he just

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-60862433553529794322011-05-18T16:46:00.008+08:002011-05-18T23:01:19.666+08:00

A geek's meal…Whenever I had a bad not-so-good day or when I feel a little more moody than usual, I usually seek solace at a little corner of this little cafe located within the library at White Sands, Pasir Ris. More often than not, I always end up here when I'm PMS-ing.Armed with a book from the adjacent library, I place myself in such a way such that I can people-watch through the clear glass

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-16143321553120013702011-05-17T13:31:00.000+08:002011-05-18T23:10:14.788+08:00

Chicken Schnitzel w/ 3 salads .I can't help thinking about the Chicken Schnitzel that my bro had that one time. So when my colleague asked for a suggestion on a place to lunch at, I eagerly brought up, "Charcos!"It's just like the way it looked. Not that ...erm.. very nice. Maybe I had my expectations way too high. It could be that my bro was very hungry during the time that we dined here and

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com089 Marine Parade Central, Singapore 4400891.301197357257785 103.90665019259041.298826857257785 103.9040546925904 1.3035678572577851 103.9092456925904tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-91372076342810395922011-05-16T15:42:00.014+08:002011-05-17T23:43:33.075+08:00

Here's moving on to Part 2 of the ♥Mother's Day♥ dinner…--------------------------------------------------------------I'm not trying to gloat or anything like that but mums usually end up sacrificing their own whims & fancies to accommodate their lil' ones. That weekend alone, I had porridge for 2 days straight, just because I want to feed my son (or so I thought).That Saturday, I got him a bowl

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-36653217819092835072011-05-12T20:11:00.004+08:002011-05-17T23:50:36.043+08:00

**First and foremost, I would like to apologise for the less-agreeable picture quality. The interior of the restaurant is a wee bit dark, plus the incandescent lighting used is on the slightly dim side.If you have recognised my photography style by now, maybe you can spot which one of the pics were taken by yours truly and which one was taken by my bro, who helped out when I had my hands full

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-735696373274167932011-05-11T20:59:00.000+08:002011-05-11T20:10:14.010+08:00

Ugly, but niiiice!Been quite awhile since I last dined here with my family. I can never be thankful enough, to have a branch from the popular Rasa-Rasa Seafood opened so close to my parent's (also my former) place. Thai-style fried tofuMy bro had wanted to order this particular tofu dish but it was already striked off the menu. So we randomly chose another tofu dish instead. Anything but the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-49572097058598792402011-05-05T17:14:00.013+08:002011-11-16T14:13:34.394+08:00

Finally got down to visiting Universal Studios Singapore. I've been holding back because of the un-opened Battlestar Galactica rides. To me, those rides alone are worth the (exorbitant) ticket price.Most of us kinda' skipped breakfast, in our hurry to meet up in the morning. So come lunchtime, we were ravenous. Besides, I made sure I took those roller coaster rides before I really fill myself

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-77477076289764579862011-04-19T12:57:00.013+08:002011-04-20T21:36:36.101+08:00

**I would like to apologise beforehand, for the poor picture quality. The lighting in the restaurant was pretty dim.**My bosses brought us to Ngee Ann City Shopping Centre for a 'mission'. However, right before that, we'll be having lunch first.We were pondering about where to lunch, before eventually settling on Sanur Indonesian Restaurant. My boss remarked about how she's not been been dining

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-43569079590485323852011-04-18T13:03:00.008+08:002011-04-19T12:24:42.390+08:00

Lamb ribs + (L-R) Caesar salad, Greek salad & tuna pastaThe wide array of salads here are the greatest draw forme. I love my greens and these easily justify my cravings since there's a variety of them available.I've tried almost all in their list and those above are my favourites. The chicken avocado & egg salads are pretty good too.Rack of (lamb) ribs + 3 salads - $15.50I don't know why but the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-39643335666500316162011-04-15T12:37:00.009+08:002011-04-15T15:23:16.307+08:00

... Continued from the previous Swensen's post.Now it's time for D-E-S-S-E-R-T-S to help ease our tension.Helps relieve our S-T-R-E-S-S-E-D selves since it's the end of our work week, after all.Sticky Chewy ChocolateMy cousins's order. A hot favourite, huh? Swensen's trademark Sticky Chewy Chocolate Ice-cream with hot fudge.I back out from ordering this cos' I deem it too chocolate-y. O_o ..? Did

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-8361093346790044332011-04-13T16:33:00.014+08:002011-04-14T19:08:20.823+08:00

T'was a real mad-cap night!My female paternal cousins planned a gathering over dinner that Friday night. Someone needed some cheering up so we all planned to help her out. It's been a long while since I last had a 'real' girls meet-up after work.Time to let our hair down (not literally) and have fun!Fried mushroomsSome of us arrived later than others and seeing that all of us just knock-off from

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-11057526981220992552011-04-11T17:53:00.009+08:002011-04-14T14:35:52.593+08:00

Been quite some time since my last random food post, eh?Chicken Fried Rice... Or Fried Chicken Rice?Cos' this Malay zhi char stall also sell chicken rice. And they literally use the ACTUAL chicken rice for this and added chopped chicken meat. Imagine how fragrant it is. Besides, using chicken rice give this fried rice the right texture - where the rice comes in individual grains.Should I order

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-4856308737676529382011-04-09T09:29:00.002+08:002011-04-11T11:33:18.995+08:00

Hubby and I eagerly brought my family here.Crispy Sotong RingOrdered by my SIL the previous time. Hubby must have like it and so we ordered this.The squid rings were cut considerably thinner this time, hence, it's not surprising that they end up being over-cooked (tough). They forgot they mayo and we need to request for it.Shanghai Steamed DumplingsCompare these Xiaolong Baos with the ones I had

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-7981310632841864382011-04-06T20:51:00.004+08:002011-08-19T14:11:44.282+08:00

I'm most ashamed to admit this but I actually forgot my dad's birthday. huhu.Best part was that my mum called me on the day itself, to discuss about my son's latest antics. And I can hear my dad in the background (because he was on leave duh!) and it still didn't cross my mind.Bad daughter! :PEven better. His sister's birthday was on the day before his and in the past years, I've never failed to

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-73853898350445061362011-03-31T16:22:00.004+08:002011-04-01T10:29:09.453+08:00

Many thanks to my brother, there's yet another story behind this entry…---It was raining heavily that Sunday afternoon and instead of fetching him at work, we asked him to return home first and wait for the rain to subside before heading out. It was around 5 pm when we finally drove out; without lunch on that rainy afternoon. Imagine the hunger!While figuring out a place to go, my bro excitedly

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-7471073844617305972011-03-29T00:35:00.002+08:002011-04-01T10:18:34.249+08:00

That weekday, I took leave to bring my son for his immunisation. Hubby also had his off-day. His sister had the day off too, so she suggested that we go out somewhere.First I thought it'll just be us hanging out together or maybe bring the kids out for a walk. Then afternoon eventually became evening as us lazy bums procrastinated about really going out (it must have been raining, that afternoon)

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-54728888950730936142011-03-28T20:12:00.000+08:002011-03-29T16:45:49.842+08:00

Chicken Porridge(s)Ordered by my 2 colleagues. As you can see, 1 of them somewhat abhor scallions. Heh.We can't help loving the porridge here because of its smooth consistency and of course, the taste. There's no guessing when we might just drop by here to get another bowl of either this or the duck version.Another colleague ordered curry chicken noodle from the same stall. Makes me curious

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-77037088249732621862011-03-23T16:44:00.009+08:002011-03-23T18:11:44.943+08:00

Okay, I'm supposed to blog about something else but I just can't wait to share this new find.Went to 7-11 to grab their handy Pocket Sandwiches for breakfast the next day. After paying for them, I walked pass the chiller and saw some candy bars at where they display their ready-made food & drinks.Ok, so I thought them to be candy bars. I picked one up and saw a MUIS Halal logo. Wow. It is a

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-79128847674111188762011-03-22T22:46:00.002+08:002011-03-23T19:11:14.019+08:00

(this is a loong overdue post)Time sure flies doesn't it? Blink, blink and it's already been 2 years since I 'signed my life away' to my husband… Not that it's something bad.Despite it feeling like a very short period, many things have happened; that totally turn my life around- 360deg.I married into an extended family that's very close-knit, such that my 2 sis-in-laws live in the same block (

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-49871113799433879822011-03-16T16:29:00.002+08:002011-03-16T16:33:55.986+08:00

...while I take a breather.Things are pretty tight here at work. Somehow I'm enjoying the challenges the boss is imposing on me. Bring it on!That also mean looming deadlines.So sorry. No updates for now. Maybe till next week.Don't hold your breath waiting!

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-31845393050939515002011-03-09T15:37:00.002+08:002011-03-09T16:04:14.978+08:00

Met up with a dear, long-time pal- Tini, after work. it was a rainy evening and we decide to just chill at Secret Recipe in Tamp 1 with coffee and cakes. And oh, some fries. :PShe was very eager for me to try her favourite cake, the White Chocolate Macadamia and she excitedly ordered that. Only to have the server peer at the counter and apologetically inform us that it wasn't available that

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-59382542852721989282011-03-08T20:52:00.003+08:002011-03-09T15:33:55.724+08:00

The burgerInsideAppearance-wise, I'm glad to (finally) say that, "What I see is what I get."Fresh-looking, whole lettuce leaves, slices of firm, red tomatoes. Toasted sourdough bread. Creamy sauce speckled with black pepper bits. Grilled, skin-on chicken fillet.And darn, is the whole ensemble big or what?! I bought this with the 1-for-1 coupon and I think I can survive on just this for lunch,

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-81723876975453241852011-03-04T11:22:00.004+08:002011-03-08T16:01:28.594+08:00

I've been patronising this little food court pretty often, of late. Not because of the air-conditioning but because of the food there.Sure, there are vast varieties of food in the hawker center above but that's the problem, you see. I'm usually there during lunch hour and I spend at least 10mins deciding what to eat. And I'm not sure if the food will be good or not, most of the time.Here, the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-10320364135099277942011-02-28T12:44:00.010+08:002011-08-19T14:10:42.912+08:00

Glutton's mealMy first time at Wendy's. Maybe you can see that, from the way I ordered a lot cos' I want to try this and that.I ordered the baked potato because I thought that it can replace the fries if I just top-up the price difference. Little do I know that the bake potato order will be on top of the regular combo purchase. Pfft..!Tray in the foreground was mine. Yeap, I got myself the frosty

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-45924647146491525632011-02-28T12:43:00.013+08:002011-03-01T17:10:37.097+08:00

Since the bosses were away on holiday, my colleagues and I decide to travel a little 'further' and explore other eats, rather than the ones we are used to around our workplace. We decide to utilise the Circle MRT line and head to Marina Square.When we were given the menu, the server informed us that there's a lunchtime promo where we're entitled to either free side dishes, drinks or ice-cream

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-65463175065121680972011-02-25T16:04:00.006+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.574+08:00

DAY FOURBreakfastboiled egg sambal(pic courtesy of my colleague, Roza)My mum prepared some rice porridge for my 13 month-old son and also set aside a small amount of white rice for breakfast.These boiled eggs sambal (chili paste) was a dish meant to be eaten with the white rice.cheesy tuna toasts(pic courtesy of my colleague, Roza)On the left, we re-use left over french toast from the previous

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-78761375307079281822011-02-24T18:38:00.017+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.580+08:00

I really hope that this is my last post on Gold Coast. However, seeing the many pictures I had for this topic, I think that I've gotta divide this post into 2 parts.Until I complete my Gold Coast posts, I can't proceed with my post GC - Singapore eats.----------------------------------Anyway I shall give a few facts on this place. Since it's summer there, the daylight is longer. By longer, I mean

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-29385882580783376142011-02-21T17:48:00.016+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.584+08:00

We set aside our 6th day in Gold Coast for some R & R. Planning only shopping and a visit to the Q1 Tower's SkyPoint Observation Deck.Q1 TowerIt was past noon by the time we were done "ohh and ahh-ing" at the Q1 Tower. Really, really famished.We already spotted the signage to The Tandoori Place, indicating that their entrance is located along another street. This restaurant was in our Halal-food

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-87581561406280483002011-02-18T17:12:00.005+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.588+08:00

Went to Sea World on our 5th day at Gold Coast. As you can see, the sky was almost cloudless. Imagine the heat coming through!Dolphin LagoonThere used to be 3 Halal-certified establishments in Sea World alone. Somehow, the park went through a re-vamp and I can no longer find 2 of those restaurants.The Paradise Room Restaurant was located near the main entrance and it seemed to offer

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-83856699026418194842011-02-17T18:07:00.014+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.590+08:00

Whenever I ask peeps who have been to Gold Coast, what is it that they eat or where they dine at, I keep getting similar replies. Kebabs.It seems that kebabs are the most common Halal food you can get abroad. By 'abroad', I mean Western countries. Pretty scary, actually. So I sourced online for possible Halal eats in and around Gold Coast just to make sure that we'll have a variety of eats when

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-86137219153774980282011-02-16T14:37:00.008+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.594+08:00

We head down to Movie World on the 4th day (also known as Universal Studios, here in S'pore).Soon after as we were in, my colleague and I got pretty excited at the sight of this churros cart. Really missed my churros. Seems like I get to have it only when I watch movies. And I hardly watch movies nowadays. :(The churros cartThe churros were served piping hot. It seemed like they coat the cinnamon

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-9525347789966034282011-02-15T17:26:00.009+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.597+08:00

Visited Paradise country on our 3rd day at Gold Coast.It's generally a very touristy Aussie Farm where we can see many of the popular Aussie creatures like the koalas, kangaroos, emus and others like sheep, Llama, camels, horses, cows etc. Yes, we city folks are very much deprived, hence visits to places like this makes us pretty excited.We bought our tickets at a tourist booth in Pacific Fair

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-6860800191562848562011-02-10T10:59:00.007+08:002011-02-18T16:54:18.343+08:00

We went on a 1-day Hinterland tour on the 2nd day, to the World Heritage-listed Springbrook Mountain to view the Natural Arch, 5 cascading waterfalls and the Tropical Fruit World.The initial idea was to pack our own lunch, seeing that we're unsure of the food served and that they specify as, "lunch at own cost" anyway.However, I noticed this in their FAQ page:Q: What if I have special dietary

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-34850145762956890982011-02-09T17:07:00.008+08:002011-11-16T16:39:36.599+08:00

Nando'sOrder counterPeri-peri sauce - (L-R) Medium, Extra Hot & Hot4pcs. BBQ thigh piecesI wanted to get something that's suitable for my little boy and they recommended this. This, in fact is my favourite. These tender, little thigh fillets were marinated with this really tasty sweet sauce (maybe honey?) and grilled.Naturally, my son can't finish all so I'm more than happy to gobble up the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-9464926765818050182011-02-08T17:32:00.010+08:002011-02-18T16:54:18.348+08:00

Ok, back to food-blogging after a week (or so) of hiatus. And boy, do I have pics to share!I've divided them pics into various parts and decide to start with everyone's (not-so) favourite... Who likes airplane food anyway? Especially when you're in the cattle economy class.To make it even more mediocre, we have to settle for the Muslim Meals, therefore there's no choosing between this and that.

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-4844588305932488932011-02-07T12:27:00.003+08:002011-08-19T14:01:40.985+08:00

It was pretty hot down there and the 7hr 40min flight was pretty daunting for a light sleeper like myself. What more with a 13 month-old toddler to handle. And their theme parks are a lil' bit of a downer. Other than that, everything was AWESOME!!! I had first-hand experience of the Aussies' friendliness/helpfulness. And they have very high tolerance to little kid's antics. Well, most of them

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-70847993791647997322011-01-25T10:37:00.010+08:002011-11-16T14:14:43.304+08:00

The pamphletMy foodie-colleague kept raving about this particular burger joint/cafe whenever we passed by.That day we were at lost as to what and where for lunch so he drove around aimlessly until we came to this vicinity and he goes, "Let's have Veg Burger!" (yes, he kinda' got the name wrong).Honestly, they only vegetarian burger that I've ever eaten before was the one from Komala's, where it

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-83060601981171556532011-01-15T12:47:00.003+08:002011-01-17T16:51:52.014+08:00

Was over-timing at the office so we decided to order McD. Saw the new burger promo on their McDelivery website and ordered it out of curiousity.Double Fortune Fillet - $5 (ala carte)So I guess they are featuring this during the festive CNY period instead of the usual Prosperity Burger? Have they 'killed' the elongated bun & beef patty with its raw onions + black pepper sauce already?And the

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-15179814846900879442011-01-11T18:22:00.008+08:002011-01-17T17:06:55.233+08:00

Indian mee siamI know this version is not really authentic and all but I really prefer this over the regular Malay (or even Peranakan) mee siam.Maybe it's because of its more subtle flavours. Or the lack or sourness in the gravy. Perhaps it's the nutty taste. Or how it's made slightly creamy with a little coconut milk.Not that many places I know serve this. There's the infamous Geylang rojak

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-71650958178388517282011-01-10T14:59:00.007+08:002011-01-13T10:59:59.675+08:00

Starhub Green used to have this air-conditioned food court called Food Hub, where the food's good but expensive. Expensive, for foods sold within an industrial area. It was said that the rental was a tad high, that's why.Over a short period of time, stallholders by stallholders moved out and the premise turn out to be a sad-looking food court with dark cavities where former stalls used to be.It

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-1062956484683888042011-01-03T18:01:00.010+08:002011-01-06T17:56:17.371+08:00

My colleague and I decided on having lunch at Breeks for our (almost) annual New Year eve lunch and we settled on their new branch at City Square Mall.Lunch crowd was moderate but they were slightly under-staffed at times. So the pressure was on the (sometimes) lone server who really tried his darnedest. Kudos to him (too bad I didn't get his name).Lunch experience could have been much better,

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-63739831272452111802011-01-01T11:38:00.003+08:002011-01-03T17:59:00.871+08:00

Either that I was miffed with my bad choices or that I'm really getting jaded with this place. Save for the nice restaurant ambiance, I think I'm better off getting nice steaks & such elsewhere, like Spize Concepts @ Simpang Bedok, Botak's Favourites etc.All the hotel restaurants were fully booked by the time this procrastinator finally got down to booking for her mum's birthday dinner. So we ran

bayyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391460693776229179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350.post-27381884017456898952010-12-30T16:45:00.004+08:002010-12-30T17:53:09.360+08:00

Coconut coolerIced coconut drink with coloured syrup. And that syrup, apparently - is flavourless.I had assumed it to be pandan. Guess I'm wrong.Hot honey lemonNursing a cold that afternoon so I tried this popular remedy drink. A bit of a cliché, I know. But one can't help trying.Well, they were too liberal with the honey, here. The whole concoction became this thick, gooey and uber sweet drink

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Roast duck noodles - $5Once in a while, I do hanker for some duck items. I remember that Enak Rasa Thai Seafood at Bedok Reservoir used to serve it but I don't really see it anymore.Last time I had duck was the wrap/roll (they supposedly ran out of the cone version, dang!) that's sold at the Geylang Bazaar during the fasting month.That is, until the first time I stepped into Broadway Eating House

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Brought my family here this time. We've always wanted to patronise this place since its Ang Mo Kio days. Now that it's nearby, I just took the chance when we were heading for Parkway Parade.Was surprised when my mum chose the ribs. Then again, she's always been the adventurous eater and must have been intrigued by my constant reviews on them.Ribs & chips - $12.50I asked if she wanna have any of

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I didn't really plan to have a party for my son's 1 year-old birthday. Logically, the baby knows absolutely nothing about this celebration held in his honour so what's the point, right?Then I think that I may need to get my family involved, seeing it's their first & only grandchild, after all. And my bro wanna see his only nephew cutting his 1st birthday cake.So I thought of ordering pizza and

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The birthday cake Pirates Ahoy!Ordered the 1.5kg ice-cream cake from Swensen's. "Pirates Ahoy" from their Cooline Design selection. It was such a headache, choosing the designs.I eventually realise that my 1 year old knows NUTS about whatever is on the cake (he hardly look at it, even) so I chose a design that I personally like. I thought that those cute lil' bits on the cake are toys that I can

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This post is long overdue. I thought I've already posted this. Guess I haven't. Gah!I've long been tempted to try the durian schtuffs sold from this simple confectionery. They have durian puffs, durian rolls (ala swiss rolls with durian cream) & durian crepes.Durian puffs - $3.90 for 6pcsLook at how generously-filled each puff is! And the sweet scent of durian permeates the air as I opened the

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Literally translated as: Red/White PorridgeA popular culture within the Malay (initially the Javanese) community, to commemorate one’s birthday with this nice treat.The red/brown portion is sweet due to gula melaka (palm sugar), while the white one is salty (doused with salted coconut milk). Maybe there’s some kinda’ significance, as to the colour and contrasting tastes but I have no idea what it

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Bee Hoon Hong KongNowadays, I've seemed to have gotten over my fascination for kway tiao (flat rice noodles) and moved on to the very humble bee hoon (rice vermicelli) .From Sinar Bahru Muslim Seafood. Save for the fact that this is one of the (not many) eateries near my office, I wouldn't always frequent this place. Food's mediocre. And the standard has pretty much dropped. Besides, I can't

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Tell me why I shouldn't start to miss this place already... Food was ok. It was a full-board accommodation so ALL meals are provided by the resort (buffet). Some hits & misses but enjoyable. Sorry no pics. I was too busy with the kiddo' and my too-hungry belly to take food shots. Besides, 'this side' of the family ain't too aware of my food blog. ;P

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Guess what this is?Someone tried: "nutella with ferrero in the middle..."Rich Chocolate Cupcake - $4.90 ea.Excerpt from their website: “… Soft chocolate cupcakes dressed in delicious soft dark chocolate frosting with a dollop of dark chocolate fudge…”Sounds decadent, eh? Yes, it's rich. Very rich. Be sure to have a glass of water on standby. You’ll need it.Cute cutleries!I used to collect the

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Can you believe that the lady at the stall actually screw up my order? Then again, I don’t blame her - at first. She was handling 2 stalls and 3 of us made our order with different specifications for each bowl. She muddled up all the specifications, which goes like this: "2 bee hoon, 1 yee mee. 1 bee hoon with bitter gourd, egg and milk. 1 bee hoon no bittergourd, no egg, with milk. Yee mee, no

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After the Charco's lunch, my colleague remarked that there's still time for desserts and brought us to his favourite dessert shop, a few blocks away.Snow Ice32 Degrees Fahrenheit is a small eatery selling snowflake ice/ snow ice/ sliced ice, a popular Taiwanese dessert where is the ice is shaved so finely, they come served in layers.There are various flavours available, eg. green tea, coffee,

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We're often at loss as to what have for lunch. We always made a mad gamble to head blindly to a certain location and decide on the last minute, where we'll be dining at.Initially, we meant to head to Parkway Parade. Then a colleague decided to just dine at the Marine Parade hawker centre. After which, another colleague recalled that Charco's had just moved into this area.Entrance...From the

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Spring chickenMy colleague's order.You read that right. 1 person. 1 whole spring chicken.Of course he didn't finish. Then again, the chicken today is bigger than usual.Otherwise, yes, he didn't have trouble going through the whole bird.I can just imagine the words going though your head right now. Starts with 'G', right?6pc chickenThe set meant for 2 persons had only 5 pcs of chicken so we added

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