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Pizza fanatic

2006-11-18T19:25:00.000+08:00

Longing for some quiet spot where you can enjoy nice pizzas and good service? Come on down to CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN located at Forum Shopping Centre!

For healthy individual who dislike meat, you can always try the 'Wild Mushroom Pizza'. At least it's something different from your usual 'vegetarian pizza'. Strong aroma of shrooms and zesty cheezy bits. $19.90

Sick of the thick crust? You can try this 'Milan Pizza' where eating the 'flour base' is definitely a wonderful crunchy bits coupled with the thick layer of cheese. $20.90

To end, this is one dessert that you really got to try! Thick belgium choc warm mud pie, topped with cold vanilla ice-cream, with a generous spread of choc sauce, Woah, the combination of hot & cold.... A wonderful treat for my sweet tooth! $10.40

Ratings: * * * *
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Menu is available at the following website: http://www.cpk.com/

Name: California Pizza Kitchen Forum The Shopping Mall

Location: 583 Orchard Road, #01-42Singapore, 238884Singapore

Tel: 6836 0110

Getting there: Orchard MRT/ SBS buses 124,125,131,186,21

Business hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM

halloween Specials~

2006-10-24T00:26:00.000+08:00

Fish & co is indeed creative.

I really feel Singapore lacks this Halloween mood. I've always pictured myself dressing up in this black witch costume, long black fingernails, long curly hair, black eyeshadow,gg for some 'trick or treat' party. But I guess it's more like a festival celebrated for the kids over at my condo.

The service at Fish & co was really excellent! I still remembered the staff Ian, who patiently explained the menu to us, promoting their halloween special. Nice names attached to each dish, and this was the 'Pirate's venom' drink that I've ordered...

Just harmless beautiful drink with nice hues of red, orange.....
Containing blend of mango, passionfruit,sprite, grenadine syrup AND...
A set of granny's denches......

Right in my drink.

Ratings: * * *
$4.90 per cup. Very zesty and refreshing~

Authentic Jap meal

2006-10-15T10:44:00.000+08:00

I guess I'm just so in love with Japanese cuisine.

This was my second visit there. Food was good. Deco was good. I felt really welcomed by the greetings and also the special 'smell' of Japanese. Haha... over the counter seats, the uncles were eating sashime and drinking sake, joking and laughing with the chefs behind the counter... i thought such scenes can only be seen at Japan hour.

The price was really resonable for a lunch set meal. They even provided an appetizer! I didn't know how nice green peas would taste like. Sweet & salty both at the same time. Yum~

Udon & fried dumpling set (S$11)

crispy dumplings. Fell in love with the sauce!

Just look at how intricate they 'decorated' the fishcake

Terriyaki salmon set ($13)

Terriyaki sauce was superb!

I think i'm a real 'rice bucket'. I just love this starchy little thing! Finished the whole bowl of rice!

Ratings: * * * *

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Name: Akashi Japanese Restaurant

Address: 19 Tanglin Road #B1-9/10/11 Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 247909

Tel/Fax: 67324438/62354773

Business hours: 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10pm

There's another outlet at Paragon I guess.

Easy to make snowskin mooncake

2006-10-08T10:39:00.000+08:00

Bedazled's snowskin mooncake~

Ingredients (Makes 26):

24o g Japan Kao Flour ($3.80)
200 g Icing sugar
80 g Vegetable shortening
200 g Water (not from tap, but already boiled and cooled in rm temp)
1 teaspoon Pandan Paste
1 kg 'tau sah' or 'lian yong' paste ($8.50)
melon seeds/sesame/salted egg yolk

Procedures

In a non-stick pan, gently stir the melon seeds/sesame until golden brown in small fire.
Mix the pandan paste in water and stir well until the colour is uniformed.
Mix the Japan Kao Flour and shortening. Colour of the flour will turn slightly creamy.
Add icing sugar (it's a form of preservative) and mix well.
Making a centre, pour the already mixed pandan water into the mixture.
Fold in until it becomes a dough. (Initially it feels really creamy and wet, with more folding, the texture feels much better)
Use a plastic/cloth to cover the dough (to prevent moisture lost) while preparing the filling.
Fold in the melon seeds into the paste. Roll each individual fillings into a ball. (How to gauge the amt of filling required? If you're really merticulous about the weight, each filling should weigh around 30 g. I am really lazy, so just use a platic sheet, put it in the mould, and try stuffing the fillings in until roughly full, take that out, and roll it into a ball)
To make it a perfect ball-like shape, curve your hands while rolling!
For the skin, using a rolling pin, even the dough. (It really depends on how thick you'll like the skin to be. It should weigh around 10 g)
Wrap the filling in and press it in the mould.
Put into fridge to chill.

First time making, skin not that even though. I guess it's better to use 'lian yong' so it's not that obvious see the 'uneveness' of the skin as the 'tau sah' paste is black and my skin is in a lighter colour.

Ratings: * * *

The above ingredients can be bought at Ailin Bakery House 845 Geylang Rd #01-48 Tanjong Katong Complex Spore 400845

Spent a total of $24.80 (including mould)

Pictures provided by tHeGUowEI.

中秋节月饼

2006-09-28T10:20:00.000+08:00

想在这佳节送月饼给亲朋好友吗? 不如考虑以下选择:

珍味 -- 潮洲酥皮芋泥迷你月饼 ($28.30 for 9pcs)

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Manufacture by:
Tastegood Holdings Pte Ltd
Blk 3015 Bedok North St5 #02-09
Shimei East Kitchen
Singapore 496350

食珍 -- 芋泥月饼 ($7 per pc)

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Both can be bought at the exhibition square at Taka B1

More Koren 小吃

2006-09-27T12:42:00.000+08:00

Korean curry with melted parmesan cheese

Su Je Bi - Korean food which is dough made from flour (flower) and then add potato making it into soup.

Egg roll with shredded carrot, chilli and pork.

Korean pancake with shrimp, cucumber, green chilli

Korean Sushi Roll

2006-09-27T11:17:00.000+08:00

Ingredients:

Rice
Egg
Carrot
Cucumber
Sushi Sheet

1. Cook rice (normal one for this case)

2. Stir- fried carrot and cucumber strips.

3. Fried Omelette

4. Place the omelette on the chopping board.

5. Cut into long strips.

6. Place large seaweed on plate.

7. Lay the rice on the seaweed.

8. Spread evenly.

9. Nimble hands at work.

10. Laythe omelette strips lst.

11. Followed by cucumber n carrot strips.

12. Roll them up!

13. Ready to cut!

14. BINGO! Ready to Serve.

Pineapple cheese pie

2006-09-17T22:15:00.000+08:00

Craving for some CHEEZY action? Try this step by step easy-cheesy pie recipe!

Ingredients:

Crust

20 pieces of Marie biscuits
125g butter

Filling

a can of pineapples (using 6 slices, dice into small pieces) with juice
3 teaspoons of sugar
a bar of Philadelphia cream cheese (Weighs around 227g, $3.66 from NTUC)
a can of Nestle cream (around 170g, easily available from NTUC too)
1 1/2 teaspoon gelatin

Procedures

1. Crush the biscuits to fine bits by using a rolling pin or your chopping knife. (HINT: place it in a zip lock bag to prevent the bits from spilling all over the place.)

2. Mix the butter (bit by bit) to the finely chopped biscuits. (HINT: More butter may be required to 'lump' the biscuits together if the biscuit bits are fine). The mixture should feel wet

3. Once ready, spread the mixture into a tray.

4. Using a plastic wrapper, set the crust mixture in the fridge for about an hour. (Please do not place it in the freezer as it will crack the crust)

5. Once the crust is hardened, you can start making the filling.

6. In a pot, add in 6 teaspoons of pineapple juice (from the pineapple can) & sugar. Heat with small fire until the sugar has dissolved. (HINT: keep stirring to prevent the sugar from burning)

7. Add in the bar of Philadelphia cheese. Stir until the mixture is not lumpy.

8. Put in Nestle cream. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. (HINT: Always remember to stir in one direction).

9. Once the mixture is smooth, add in the cubes of pineapple. (Pineapple helps rids off the 'sick' taste of eating too much cheesecake.)

10. Continue stirring until the pineapple dices are softened.

11. Add in gelatin. Stir until a well mixture. Turn off the fire and wait for filling to cool for 5-10 min.

12. Pour the filling on the crust and spread evenly again.

13. Set the cheese pie in the fridge for another 3 hours or more.

TADA! It's ready to be served.

Ratings: * * * *

Kit Kat in a different flavour~

2006-07-23T20:58:00.000+08:00

Bought this Cappuccino flavour Kit Kat from my bro a month ago. They said it's 'limited edition' and his school was selling it to raise funds for the charity. Thought the packaging was really unique. Strong coffee taste. But I personally prefer the original one~

Price: $2 per packet (don't see it selling in market yet)

Ratings: * *

The wonders of cool invention~

2006-07-16T13:29:00.000+08:00

This place is not just about food, but also on some beauty products/gadgets!

How wonderful when you can easily curl your lashes without feeling the fear of 'clipping' your own eyelids! Try the new HOT BRUSH EYELASH CURLER from Eyecurl~ Got mine from SASA for only $12.90. Battery operated.

This curler even won 'THE BRONZE AWARD' at the Invention Convention. It comes in 2 different colours, Black and Blue.

In less than 1 min, that's what you get! (My model didn't even apply mascara, imagine if she did!)

BEFORE:

AFTER:

A weekend out~

2006-07-02T21:24:00.000+08:00

Visited Singapore Botanic gardens today. The flowers were blooming really well and least that i'll expect to catch such scenic view! People around me were mainly tourists, else the carefree Caucasians who are having their afternoon jog/pushing baby prams.

This interesting plant has got many different colours in the same inflorescence!

Check this out! Trees with bright yellow leaves surronding this porch~

Singaporeans should really take some time off their busy schedule and expose their child to the nature instead of choking them with tuition/abacus/phonics/dance/piano etc classes! Try to pick the infamous saga seeds as gifts for your loved ones! (It's not too difficult to spot that tree!)

Our stomachs were 'grumbling' after strolling for so long (moreover it was passed lunch hour). Headed to Cafe Les Amis situated at the Visitor Centre. The portions were huge and prices ranges from $10.90-$19.00.

Personal recommendation would be their burgers!

Haha, well, nothing beats preparing picnic baskets and straw mats and eating under the great sun!

Marinara-$13.90

Chef's burger-$14.00 (They will ask you for the beef's doneness)

Ratings: * * *

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More information on Singapore Botanic Gardens : http://www.sbg.org.sg/index.asp

Healthy living

2006-06-30T06:10:00.000+08:00

Yoghurt with fruits

Mashed potatoes with boiled carrots and baked beans

Can't provided much details on the yoghurt except that its bought in Denmark. And as for the 2nd one although it is high in carbo but its quite tasty without having to add extra seasoning.

Schokolade = Chocolate Haven

2006-06-24T03:02:00.000+08:00

This will serve as a nice gift to friends as the chocolates are bit size and not too sweet. It only has an outlet in PS. So drop by and try it urself!

Ratings: * * *

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Name: Remigio Confiserie

Location: Plaza Singapura #B2-38A

Candlelight dinner

2006-06-21T01:37:00.000+08:00

A nice cosy restaurant where you get to enjoy good service and a 4 course meal including:

1) Soup

2) Salad

3) Choice of main course (their steak is good!)
Mixed Grill (Beef,Chicken,Pork)

Lemon Buttered Fish

4) Dessert

Ratings: * * * *

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Name: Pivdofr Continental Cuisine

Address: 1 Liang Seah Street #01/07-08 Liang Seah Place S189022

Tel/Fax: 6336 2995

Email: pivdofr@hotmail.com

Price: $12.90 for lunch and $16.90 for dinner

Directions: Nearest MRT is Bugis. Cross over the road from outside Bugis Swenson and walk down the street. Its on the right hand side.

WHat an enjoyable outing!

2006-06-15T00:02:00.000+08:00

Met our Secondary school teacher for lunch yesterday. Must really thank him for his buffet treat! How many of us can actually befriends with our teacher and visit him/her almost every year! And to think that he bothers to 'entertain' us too! Hee..Thank you so so so much!!

Both of us were rather surprised when he suggested to dine at Kuishinbo! (coz thought it's really ex and we don't really want him to 'po4 fei4'). Well, I would say it's really worth the amount. Heard that the dinner menu serves more fantastic food! The afternoon crowd speaks it all~
Some pics to tempt your taste buds...woohoo~

Sashimi lovers! Must really dive in here!

Japanese food is just like a piece of art~ look at the attractive colours!

Paper pot or any soupy stuff are knowned as kaminabe. oh well..what a name!

Tempura and Tomato croquette (Must try!)

Soft soft Chawanmushi~ It just melts in your mouth.

Desserts to end of our day. Personal favourite would be the green tea/red bean 'muah chee'

Green tea ice cream that isn't too sweet and it tastes ever better after each lick!

Ratings:

* * * *

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Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City Tower 1 #03-002 Tel: 62387088

Operating hours: Daily: 11.30am-10 pm (3pm-5.30pm Closed)

Price:

LUNCH

Mon-Fri: Adult $23.80++, Child (below 1.4m) $16++, Senior Citizen less 10%

Sat, Sun, PH: Adult $25.80++, Child (below 1.4m) $16++, Senior Citizen less 10%

DINNER

Sun-Thur: Adult $31.80++, Child (below 1.4m) $16++, Senior Citizen less 10%

Fri, Sat, Sun, PH eve, PH: Adult $39.80++, Child (below 1.4m) $16++, Senior Citizen less 10%

MY P R E C I O U S

2006-06-12T12:39:00.000+08:00

Raw Pearls

The pearls were then placed in this grinder and walah~ the powdered form! Reminds me when I'm doing some experiment in chemistry lab.

Pearls comes in a wide variety of colours. From whites, yellows, golden, pinks, blues and black and almost every shade in between. Pearl color refers specifically to the color of the pearl's body, considered the fundamental color of the pearl. This is usually known as the 'palette of colours'.

Ever heard of 'zhen1 zhu1 fen3' or namely 'pearl powder'? My mum told me that Granny used to give it to me when I was young (coz i kept crying) and it is supposed to calm your nerves. Apparently, my family went to Taiwan last year and we came back with this bottle of pearl powder which costs approx S$100. We were told to add it to our milk or any drinks or you can use it as a facial mask-by stirring it in egg white. I personally prefer dissolving it in plain water and apply it on my face. You'll be surprised how smooth your skin would be after washing. Oh well, since it's SO Precious, I didn't apply it that frequently. Guess you can purchase it at our local medical halls at a resonable price. Try it.
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Functions and indications:
Promoting healing, soothes inflamed tissues, brightens the eyes, calms the shen, alleviates spasms and tremors. Anti-inflammatory, detoxicant, anodyne. Applied topically to ease inflammation and promote healing. Used for redness and irritation of the skin in conditions like nappy rash, moist eczema, and other wet skin conditions. Can be mixed with an emollient for dry or flaky skin conditions. Also applied to minor open wounds to accelerate healing. Being especially good for chronic non-healing ulcers and sores. Used internally for shen disturbances and tremors or spasms from internal wind. Being particularly good for easy fright, fearfulness, anxiety and palpitations and insomnia. For visual weakness, inflammation of the eyes or growths over the eye.

Yam Yam = Yum Yum

2006-06-07T00:48:00.000+08:00

家宴芋泥白果Ready made product has always be a survivor or sth that pple will shun cos it may not taste as good as the real one but this is superb! As ou ni = yam paste takes very long to do and is hard work. Just steam the pack for 30 mins taken straight out from the freezer.

Rating: * * * *
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Can be gotten from NTUC Marine Parade Branch at the Gourmet place where they sell HAM. Cost = $5.80/ pack, serving 2-4 pax

Nice juke box....

2006-06-05T16:30:00.000+08:00

Seah Street Deli is a place where you'll enjoy lots of Western cusine. Small eaters like me will never be able to finish the GIGANTIC burgers or the beef stew. The tender beef chunks just melts in your mouth. Want to have a birthday surprise for your loved ones? You can call the friendly staff in advance, and they'll arrange a birthday song played from the jukebox and serve a slice of their famous choc fudge cake and not forgetting a small candle for the birthday boy/girl! Guess it'll be a gd birthday gimmick for your bf/gf. =)

Beef Stew

Smoked Salmon

Yummy Calamari

Ratings:
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Address:
Raffles Hotel Singapore 1Beach Road Singapore 169673 Tel: 64121110

Operating Hours:
All day dining: 11am-10pm (Sun-Thur) 11am-11pm (Fri, Sat & eve of public hol)

Directions:
10 minutes walk from City Hall MRT