Family Affair

Had dinner with sis and mum last Saturday at Vivocity's 三盅两件. As usual the little one showed off his cheekness to everyone. He was exceptionally good during the dinner, did not fuss a lot. After the dinner, we went to do a bit of shopping then went back home.

Nandos Nandos

Both Hubby and I were on leave ysterday and today as my parent-in-laws were away for a short trip to kuching. So today we went out and the first venue is a second hand car shop then to Hubby's friend newly opened boutique in Bali Lane.

Since we are near Bugis and it is soon to be dinner time, we headed to Nandos at Bugis Junction. Hubby was raving about the Nandos chicken. That was his fave food when he was studying in Perth.

The deco there is quite mexican. Forgotten to ask Hubby whether Nandos originated from Mexico.

The attendees - Hubby, me and the little one. Since we were out the afternoon, so the little one had no porridge to eat for dinner. We had to order some rice and fed him with that with some soup.

Both of us ordered half chicken with some side dishes. We could choose the level of spiciness for the chicken. We had the lowest level one as we feared it might be too spicy for us. In the end it was not that spicy as we think. On the whole the chicken is tasty, just that half chicken is too much for me and the side dishes are not as good as Kenny Rogers.

Another thing that surprises me is the queue. We were there around 6pm and there were no queue. But around 6.30pm, the queue was formed from the restaurant to outside of the building, amazing!

Tea, Coffee & Scones

Last Saturday, I managed to meet up with the gals and tony for lunch. After lunch we retreated to Takashimaya's Copenhagen for tea. We ordered their famous scones but I have forgotten to take photos of them. Too busy looking after the little one. The place wasn't child friendly as they do not have any baby seat, so I have to let the little one sit on my lap.

Here is the little one playing with his new toy. A magnetic board which daddy got for him to play while we are having tea.

Their coffee which we think is worth the price as it comes in a big cup.

Their tea seat (excluding the cheesecake) consisting of a big pot of tea and the cup with saucer and the container for sugar.

I had their ice tea which was nothing special. Next time I would like to try their tea but of course it must be done without the little one. Haha.

Food Talk #14 - Japanese Curry Rice

My second attempt in cooking this dish. Well it is quite a relative simple and easy dish to cook. Just put the ingredients into the pan, fried them, add water and curry cubes, shimmer and voila the curry is done.

[ ingredients needed - chicken, onions, carrot, potatoes and brocoli ]

[ pan fried all ingredients together ]

[ end product ]

I think I had been rather absent minded when it comes to cooking. For Saturday's steamed egg I had forgotten to add water, so had to have fried egg. For this curry, I forgotten to marinate the chicken, luckily hubby reminded me, if not we will have tasteless chicken to eat. Bad memory.

Birthday Treat

Sis and I were treated to a post-birthday dinner by our little brother. We had dinner at Saizeriya, City Square Mall. This is their second outlet with the first one at Liang Court. They served Italian Japanese food. My brother and sister had great raves about their food. I had their seafood risotto but doesn't quite like it. It tastes like our zhi char's mui fan cooked in tomato sauce. I was quite disappointed. I guess it explains why this outlet was not crowded whereas the Liang Court outlet is often packed.

[ pressie from SIL - handmade card and DHC lip balm ]

[ Family photo ]

[ close up of the ladies ]

[ close up of the men]

Birthday 2010 - 080610

So what can 2 ladies and a toddler do on their birthday? We went out shopping! In the morning we head out to Marina Square and met another friend for lunch. Hubby came and look for us during his lunch break.

Coincidentally there was a Doraemon exhibition at the central stage. The little one was happily running around, touching the photos on the wall.

Next, we (a team of 3 gals and a toddler) headed down to Orchard ION for some shopping therapy. The little one was a good boy because he did not make a fuss while sitting down in his stroller. Guess he was busy observing the surrounding and people around him.

Our friend left us for another appointment around 3pm. Then we went to the bakery shop 'Provence' for tea (for us) and milk (for the little one) break.

I lover their breads! Both sis and I had their cinnamon bun and drinks. The bun is good! After the break, we continued with our shopping.

Around 5plus pm, the little one had another break. He had some biscuits and water before we continued shopping. Shopping was fruitless. Did not managed to buy much. I only got a pair of heels and a top.

Next we retreated to PS Cafe at Palsis Renaissance for dinner together with our hubbies. Their food is good too!

We were seated in the outdoor area. Luckily the weather was breezy and there were sufficient fans around.

The birthday gals and their boy / man.

Our food - mine was catch of the day (grilled fish). Sis had grilled steak and BIL had St Louis pork ribs. Hubby had beef steak burger.

Reached home closed to 10pm and the little one was ushered to dreamland. A tiring but happy day.

An-Pan

[Kawaii packaging! Couldn't resist and bought them at Watsons]

Two Years

Our 2nd year wedding anniversary...I totally forgotten about it until I saw hubby's message to me on Facebook. Anyway, we did not planned anything special. Hubby and the little one came and pick me up from my office and we went to have their haircut in the afternoon. Thereafter we went to Bugis for a walk and have dinner at MOF.

[hubby]

[the little one and me]

[our food - the little one and I shared the egg and beef bento as hubby did not pack his milk powder and bottles out. He thought I have already pack everything into the bag]

[hubby commented that the chicken in this new restaurant is good! When we walked out it, there is a long long queue. Must find a time to come and have a bite]

Happy 2nd Anniversary Hubby!

Food Talk #13 - Noodle or Rice?

You are a noodle or rice person? For me, I am more of a noodle person because I perceive that noodles have lesser carbohydrates than rice. However, sadly to say, my office's canteen only have 2 stalls selling noodles food. Therefore, I have to eat rice stuffs at least 3 times per week for my lunch. As for my dinner, my FIL usually cooked plain rice with a couple of dishes, so I will limit myself to eat only half bowl of rice in order to cut down my carbo intake.

[economic fried bee hoon with cabbage and luncheon meat]

- last Saturday breakfast, bought from market

[fried rice with egg, ham and asparagus]

- home cooked food by hubby

Food Talk #12 - 小霸王

Had lunch here on one of the afternoon at ION Orchard. After seating there for sometime and watching their TV, I realised this eatry is open by an Mediacorp Artiste.

Had their mee sua and black sugar milk tea. Their mee sua does not come with the oyster, instead it has some meat balls. The milk tea is different from other, maybe they used black sugar hence the special taste. Overall the food is ok.

Food Talk #11

[ required ingredients : bread and beaten eggs ]

[ result : French Toast ]

A hussle free and easy to cook food for breakfast which hubby doesn't like. He prefer omelet to this. But I love it!

Food Talk #10

[ my breakfast bought from the market]

[ a bowl of mee rebus]

[ a cup of soya bean milk ]

Dinner at Waraku

Went shopping at Centrepoint yesterday and decided to have dinner here.

The little one showing off his cheeky face again.

Trying to take a photo with the little one but he is distracted.

His dinner consisting of milk and cereal.

Our drinks - Asahi Beer - 1 for 1!

The little one looking anxiously at his dinner.

Our 1st dish - Tamago. Did not take photos of the rest of the food as I am busy feeding the little one and myself. Haha.

Food Talk #9

Treats from Marks and Spencer...

All time favourite - Chocolate Chip Cookies and a cuppa of tea.

New found favourite - Jam Sandwich Creams - love it for its creamy texture and strawberry/rasberry jam.

Early Reunion Dinner

Since both my sister and I are married and we can't have our reunion with my mum on the CNY eve, we decided to have it tonight. And my mum doesn't want to cook, so we had our reunion dinner at Sichuan Douhua Restaurant at OUB Plaza, 60th storey.

There is my little one making funny faces while eating his porridge. He is so cheeky.

Overview from the 60th storey.

1st dish - Yusheng. They have a special ingredient which is dried fish skin, very crunchy.

Their specialty green tea.

The main dish, Peng Cai consisting of dried oysters, prawns, chinese sausages, fish balls, sea cucumbers etc.

Pi Pa doufu with vegetables.

Last of all, dessert which is Thousand Layers Nian Gao. Something special. We were too engrossed in the food that we had forgotten to take a family photo. Will make up for it during CNY.