Half-half…the
leaves are real but the fruit is actually a balloon.
This is what I called: ‘Kickass Fruit Art’!
Sunday 29 December 2013
Friday 27 December 2013
Cold Dish by “The Lazy Chef”
No frills and it’s a cinch
to prepare!
All
you need to buy:
Japanese
Cucumbers
Cherry
Tomatoes
Del
Monte Brand Whole Kernel Corns
Ayam
Brand Tuna Spread
Ayam
Brand Salmon Spread
Furikake (A
dry Japanese condiment which is sprinkled on top of rice)
Mix
well Tuna Spread, Salmon Spread & Furikake.
Slice
the Japanese Cucumber and slather with the mixed spread.
Embellish
with a half-cherry tomato or whole kernel corns.
Store
the cold dish in the fridge for two hours before serving.
Bon
Appétit!
Friday 13 December 2013
Joie de vivre!
I saw this fatso
taking an afternoon nap after its lunch and I can’t help but think of this
motto:
work hard, play harder & eat hardest
Because
life is limited!
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Array of Antipasto Platter @ Jamie’s Italian, Singapore
You can see them cleverly using Tomato Cans to elevate their antipasti
platters in order to facilitate our dining.
“Are
the 2 cans meant for me and my lovely dining partner to bring home?” I quipped.
“Of course, No!” the waitress replied in jest.
Friday 29 November 2013
“Better than Katong Laksa”
….in my humble opinion. At least there are no flies
hovering around you when you are slurping your lip-smacking bowl of laksa at The Dining Room @ Sheraton Towers Singapore
As you slurp, you also savour the scenic view of the
waterfall right before your eyes. Joie de vivre!
The aromatic coconut-based curry gravy
embraced the springy rice noodles harmoniously; accompanied with bean curd
puffs, quail eggs, freshwater prawns, julienned cucumbers and a dollop of
freshly-made exotic sambal belacan chilli. What more can you ask for on a
Saturday afternoon?
Cooking in progress by Executive Chef
My only grouch for this Sheraton Towers
dish is the absence of cockles…which will make my afternoon perfect!
(If you
are also a Laksa buff, please go to
Monday 25 November 2013
CRABBIE's Alcoholic Ginger Beer
A
bracing booze to nurse at Wild Oats,
an Alfresco dining establishment which is replete with
rustic charm by day and contemporary
vibes by night. (https://www.facebook.com/WildOatsPunggolPark)
Caveat:
Check out the weather forecast before you make a beeline for Wild Oats.
Sunday 24 November 2013
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Changi Airport has raised The Bar in its Toilet Cleaning Services
Remember my quite some time ago blog post on “Toilet
has iPad” (http://zonrecommends.blogspot.sg/2011/07/toilet-has-ipad-singapore.html)?
Now Changi Airport has upped the ante by including the cleaner’s name (so that
you can feedback) and a little message that emphasized the ‘iPad’ screen is
being sanitized regularly (in case you are a clean freak).
It goes without saying that Changi Airport
They have even invited their tenants (shops,
restaurants) to do likewise. Voila!
Saturday 9 November 2013
A cute napkin folding…
that embraced the cutlery and restaurant logo. The
foto was captured by my amigo’s hp lens. (The Salted Pig Bar & Eatery; http://www.thesaltedpig.com.hk/ )
Saturday 2 November 2013
The Opulence of Bottle Design
Award-winning, hand-blown Vodka Bottle
which encases an adeptly sculpted dragon and infused with superior edible 23
carat gold leaves from Switzerland
(Chanced on at The Oaks Cellars, Mandarin Gallery #03-12, Singapore
Saturday 19 October 2013
Award-winning Vodka Bottle Design!
I chanced upon this Crystal Head Vodka* at Isetan Scotts, Liquor Section while
sussing out some vinos.
sussing out some vinos.
(*Designed by Dan Aykroyd & John
Alexander and manufactured by Milan-based Bruni Glass; http://crystalheadvodka.com/about#the-bottle)
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Singapore Sling off-the-shelf!
A fortuitous find @ Isetan Scotts, Liquor Section:
“Singapore Sling” off-the-shelf!
For those who visit Singapore on the fly, I would
suggest this alcoholic souvenir which is also the National Cocktail of
Singapore. (S$7.80 / 250ml per bottle)
Wednesday 9 October 2013
My Spooky Coffee Break!
Monster’s Fingers Cookies*
accompanied with a cup of Joe on a languid afternoon!
(*Purchased
from Starbucks Singapore
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Chocolate Mahjong Tiles
Mahjong aficionados will go ape over
these look-a-likes if you present them as gifts!
Freshly handmade by Chocoelf , Singapore
Where to locate?
Takashimaya, Basement 2,
Food Hall, 391 Orchard
Road, Singapore
Monday 9 September 2013
Delicious flavours to slather on your lips!
A lip-smacking concept to
infuse soda pop flavours into the lip balm!
Thursday 22 August 2013
Floating Restaurant in Bohol, Philippines
In sequel
to my earlier blog post on
‘Dining on Restaurants that float’
my amigo
who has just returned from Bohol , Philippines
Authentic Filipino Buffet married with
Live Entertainment
On-board!
A one of a kind dining experience within a swimming insect/reptile…
(For more
info, please visit http://rioverdebohol.com/.)
Sunday 18 August 2013
Tastefully Crafted Door-Entrance…
…which I
thought it will lead me to a Chinese Teahouse but later to realize it’s a
boutique!
Any game restaurateur
following suit or has already done so? Please drop me a note and I will be at
your doorsteps shortly.
*To view the
door-entrance in person, please visit http://tongtong.sg/
for the address!
Tuesday 6 August 2013
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Grease Lock Filters.......Another Kitchen Technology Discovered!
So what are Grease Lock Filters?
Grease Lock Filters (GLF) are installed in
front of the traditional baffle filters preceding the cooker hood acting as
first line of defence; absorbing up
to 99% of the heavier grease particles (6 to 8 microns).
Therefore grease is removed and prevented from building up on the baffle
filters and the interior of cooker hoods.
GLF are inherently fire retardant and
reduce fire risk to boot!
Baffle filters, cooker hoods, duct system and air cleaners subsequently
require lesser cleaning and maintenance which eventually further reduce labour, water and electricity
usage; thus saving lots of costs!
GLF are very simple to retrofit and replace when
soiled. Furthermore, they are biodegradable and easy to dispose without
affecting the environment!
(For those who are interested in this product, pls contact http://www.airverclean.com)
Monday 15 July 2013
The Latest Technology Used In Dining Establishments…
This
isn’t the common air purifier which you most probably would have thought so. Retrofitted
with ActivePure technology consisting
of a RCI (Radiant Catalytic Ionization) Cell, UV lamp and Unipolar Ioniser that
is Certified Space Technology by NASA affiliated Space Foundation. It can effectively
eliminate repulsive smell like cheese odor and even kill bacteria such as E.coli
and Salmonella which any kitchen will steer clear of. This novel invention has
my thumbs up!
Sunday 30 June 2013
Candy in a Toy-box!
Fun,
isn’t it? Though I find the candy pinballs a tad potent for my tastebud (very strong mint), I am intrigued to
play with them!
(Jintan Nude Breath
and Belly Mint – Made in Japan)
Friday 21 June 2013
Snap & Suck from the pack!
I use this convenient pack
to soothe my sore throat and sort of combat against the current crazy-haze in
Singapore which has caused many to fall sick all of a sudden!
Manuka Honey is prized for
its natural antibacterial properties and for sure handy in a time such as this.
(Purchased a box of 10 mini packs for SGD13.80 from Eu
Yan Sang)
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Food Fashion.....Will you wear them?
"I think I will if they got my size!"
(Korean artist, Yeonju Sung’s
collection:
“Wearable Foods” @
Thursday 16 May 2013
Candies from Japan!
Just imagine without the ‘Maneki-neko’ packaging, the white candy
balls would have looked insipid!
Tuesday 7 May 2013
Dear Readers,
Time seems
to catapult and this month marks my second year of blogging. I would like to
take this opportunity to thank all of you for your valuable support.
“Thank
you so much!”
Coincidentally
I have been invited to pledge my blog to Singapore
Memory Project which I feel very honored to partake in. And I look forward
to be of great contribution to SMP as a Unique
Singaporean!
Sunday 28 April 2013
“Dua Gan”…
…Aka Korean Yellow Melon.*
Sized like a Hawaii Papaya, smell like a pear, taste like honeydew but warrant the
crunchy texture of sun melon.
Worth a
try especially if you are a melon junkie!
*For more info on this exotic fruit, log on to http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Korean_Melon_294.php
Monday 8 April 2013
Fruit Porn...
Oranges with teats that look like a crossbreed between lemon and orange.
In fact, they are called ‘Minneola Tangelo’ which is produced by Sunkist…
“Minneola Tangelos are easily
identified by the knob-like formation at the stem end. This fruit tends to grow
large in size and will display a deep red-orange exterior color. They have a
delicious tart-sweet flavor. Minneolas have a smooth to slightly pebbled
texture, peel very easily, and have few if any seeds. Minneola Tangelos are
available from mid Dec through April.” *
The intrinsic tartness puckers my lips
and yet the beguiling zesty scent perks me up instantly!
Sunday 31 March 2013
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Watering Hole Designs
Check out
this de rigueur website if you are sussing out
designs for your watering-hole-to-be:
Saturday 16 March 2013
My Chinese Banquet in Church!
A loving team of church parents prepared a Chinese-banquet-styled luncheon to thank my friends and I for helping out at an event last year. They pushed the envelope by converting one of the church function rooms into a temporary Chinese Restaurant look-alike and came up with a 9-course banquet which knocked our socks off! Some of the parents and kids even doubled as wait staff to wait on us. And here's the astounding menu:
Fizzy Mocktails
Cold Dish
Salubrious Soup
Herbalised Chicken
Green Pak Choi & Mushrooms
Braised Pork Ribs in Vinegar
Garlicky Prawns
Steamy Fish
Fortune Fried Rice
Green Bean Paste
We are definitely encouraged and touched by their sincere hearts and efforts to greatly appreciate us in return!
The Amazing Kitchen Crew
"Blessed are those who give than to receive!"
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