Instead of eating at home for Chinese New Year Eve reunion dinner, Mom-in-law decided to dine out this year. Our celebratory reunion meal was a regular haunt near our home — Savor Rey La Mian Xiao Long Bao Restaurant, an under-rated little diner that serves more than decent north-east...
What did you just say, Mommy? It’s New Year again? Oh, this time we’re celebrating Lunar New Year! Bye bye Rabbit, hello Dragon! Mommy says we must put on new outfits when we go visiting during New Year. How do I look in my new pink dress and bunny hat? Happy Lunar New Year and Gong X...
Don’t you wish sometimes that the taste can be “recorded” just so that we always have a yardstick to rely on? Sadly, there is no way to go about it but it is always a comfort to know that there is a community of people who goes the extra mile to inform than just eat only. For that, we...
Happy news for Malaysian street food lovers! Now you no longer need to drive 5 hours to Kuala Lumpur or take a plane to Penang to satisfy your craving for KL Hokkien mee or Penang char kway teow. Just hop over to Malaysian Food Street at Resorts World Sentosa!
Happy 2012! Jan 6th, 2012 by Julia Khoo Yo, what's up? Dear Aunties & Uncles, jie jie & kor kor – Happy New Year! Mommy says I’m 5 months old today! She said I should update you on what I’ve been up to. Now, I’ve discovered how to flip onto my tummy, but I still don’t know how to flip...
Thanks to the generous folks at PrimaDéli , my family and I enjoyed this gorgeous cake for our Christmas celebration! Santa's Cottage (S$55.00, approx. 1.4kg) This 3D Santa’s Cottage cake is truly spectacular, and looks even more stunning than in photos. When I brought out the cake, e...
Plaza Brasserie’s buffet would probably satisfy the tastebuds of those who are looking for a Christmas-themed buffet with an emphasis on Asian and local dishes. For instance, this menu would suit my parents-in-law as their palates are still very Asian.
Seems like hubby’s tastebuds are becoming more gourmet. Without giving him any background on these artisan breads, I asked him, “Nice or not?” His reply, “Very nice! These breads taste very different. Where did you buy them?” Answer: The new French boulangerie Maison Kayser from Paris...
As the Year of the Rabbit comes to an end, it’s time to bid adieu and welcome the Year of the Dragon. Next year, we will celebrate Lunar New Year on 23 January 2012, less than a month after Christmas. Restaurants are already taking dining-in bookings for the Lunar New Year season! Pag...
Win S$20 vouchers from nydc! Details at bottom of the post. nydc's Hearty Christmas Roast Platter for 4 I was invited by nydc to sample their Christmas 2011 menu . Their special offering this year is this Hearty Christmas Roast platter set (S$98++) for 4 people. It consists of: 1 herb...
Ever since Baby Matilda came along, I haven’t had much time or energy to cook. Being a first-time mother is an unimaginably overwhelming and exhausting experience! Thankfully, mother-in-law (who lives nearby) cooks an extra dinner portion for us on weekdays so that we won’t have to ea...
Hubby’s breakfast #051: Steamed buns from Crystal Jade Dec 7th, 2011 by Julia Khoo Steamed buns Outside Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at level 2 of Great World City is a kiosk selling Crystal Jade dimsum. I bought these buns there after brunch on Sunday . BBQ Pork with Preserved ...
Hubby’s breakfast #050: Butter rolls with ham & tomato Dec 5th, 2011 by Julia Khoo Butter rolls with ham & tomato Ham and tomato — a classic pairing that never fails to satisfy. This morning’s homemade breakfast was quick and easy to assemble, and very satisfying to eat! Split butter ...
Hubby’s breakfast #049: Cedele by Bakery Depot (Great World City) Dec 4th, 2011 by Julia Khoo Big Breakfast Set, S$18.40++ If you’re looking for another place to add on to your list of all-day breakfast, here’s one. This was our brunch on a late Sunday morning. We opted for poached in...
Of all the durian pomelo sago desserts I’ve tried, Ji De Chi’s version is the most memorable by far. Rich, creamy bittersweet durian mousse topped with a scoop of pure durian pulp, Ji De Chi’s durian pomelo sago is the thickest version I’ve come across. It’s almost like eating the rea...
inSing.com Tried & Tested feature: Ramen Nov 28th, 2011 by Julia Khoo After taking 4 months off to have my baby, I’m back writing for inSing.com’s wildly popular Tried & Tested column. This time, we re-visit ramen, a Japanese phenomenon that our noodle-loving nation can’t seem to get ...
Having moved from International Business Park, the ever popular Penang Place buffet restaurant is still packing the crowds in. Despite its cavernous interior, the restaurant was full house when we came here for Saturday lunch. Thank goodness we had made reservations in advance, otherw...
The inaugural Wine & Restaurant Experience (WRX) begins tomorrow! Brought to you by the organizers of World Gourmet Summit, the Wine & Restaurant Experience 2011 (17 Nov to 30 Nov) is a gastronomic extravaganza that celebrates the sophisticated union of great wine and fine cuisine. Ki...
FIJI Water - natural artesian water from the islands of Fiji (Image courtesy of FIJI Water Singapore) Here’s an awesome deal you mustn’t miss! For the month of November 2011, FIJI Water is running a unique water sampling program, where anyone can enjoy FIJI Water for free! Simply pres...
Since its opening at Resorts World Sentosa less than two years ago, Osia — a fine-dining restaurant that serves contemporary Australian cuisine — has garnered rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Their menu features fresh Australian produce with an emphasis on crisp, natural fl...
Tired of delivery pizza and fast food, we thought we’d try something different for a change. So we decided to go Thai! Dinner is delivered! Ordering was a hassle-free affair. Their website is easy to navigate, and the menu clearly lists the food items — illustrated with photos — and p...
Hubby’s breakfast #048: Hokkaido red bean loaf from Pullman Bakery Nov 5th, 2011 by Julia Khoo Hokkaido red bean loaf, S$3.60 No, we’re not having their signature kare-pan (curry bun) today. Decided to try out something different from Pullman Bakery this time. At first glance, hubby t...
Manna Story Nov 1st, 2011 by Julia Khoo Now that we have a 2-month old baby, life is VERY different. These days, destinations for our weekend family outings tend to be those that are baby-friendly (read: places that have baby changing rooms). We also tend to head for malls that can sa...
After Coffee Bean and Hershey’s , we needed to make one final stop before heading home — Garrett Popcorn! Garrett Popcorn @ Resorts World Sentosa There are now about 10 Garrett Popcorn outlets in Singapore, but this outlet at Resorts World Sentosa will always hold a special place in m...
After breakfast/brunch , our little family of three strolled around the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa outside Universal Studios. One of the shops we explored was Hershey’s. Welcome! Step into the store and it’s a blaze of Reese’s iconic orange hue everywhere! Yummy Reese's products...
As Resorts World Sentosa is a stone’s throw from our home, we thought it’d be nice to have a leisurely Sunday breakfast there and stroll around a bit after that. By the time we got there, it was already past 11am. But no worries, cos Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) serves all-day breakf...