During our recent visit to KidZania KL, we had lunch at the original Madam Kwan's restaurant at the One Utama Mall (right next to the One World Hotel where we stayed). The Nasi Bojari (tri-coloured rice) which I ordered came in a nice platter with fried chicken, rendang beef and sambal prawn. Daddy ordered their signature Nasi Lemak. Both were delicious but what was really irresistible was their Chendol topped with a generous serving of red beans. We hardly find such yummy Chendols in … [Read more...]
3 Cheers for Charly T’s!
Charly T's is a cosy family restaurant where all the dishes on its menu are culled from Charly's Travels (Hence, the name Charly T's). Apparently, Charly (presumably the founder) was so inspired with the food he encountered on his extensive travels that he decided to set up a restaurant as a tribute to his food journeys across the globe. From the rotisserie chicken in Hamburg to the Kalua pork in Hawaii, there's something to please everyone's taste buds.Embark on a Food Journey with Charly … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Swensen’s Brand New Disney Planes Ice-Cream Cakes!
Dana recovered just in time for us to catch Disney's latest blockbuster 'Planes' over the weekend. Not surprisingly, she loves it. The themes of friendship, courage, perseverance and good sportsmanship shone brightly and helped our Princesses' spirits soar. Little did she know that after the movie, there was a little surprise awaiting her at home.The kind folks at Swensen's has delivered a big Disney 'Planes' Ice-Cream Cake just for her! In conjunction with the movie, Swensen’s … [Read more...]
Hai Di Lao Hot Pot: One Pot, Endless Smiles
Today was one of the rare days that Daddy was able to get off work earlier. We decided on a whim to go for dinner at this steamboat restaurant that many of my Mommy friends have been raving about. We both love steamboat and today's wet and rainy weather presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy some steaming hot soup!A screen-grab from Daddy's Facebook...The name 'Hai Di Lao' 海底捞 is catchy and I suspect it might be a pun on the Chinese idiom '海底捞針'. We were warned that this … [Read more...]
Homemade Jams in a Jiffy!
Sharing a well-loved recipe for making your own homemade jams. No artificial preservatives, no chemicals, just pure goodness of the fruits. It tastes so delicious on toast and even on its own!A batch of Strawberry and Marmalade Jams I made as gifts for colleagues Double Berry Jam Ingredients:(yields about 300ml of jam)2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 120g Castor Sugar 250g fresh Strawberries 250g fresh Blueberries(or you can substitute with 500g of any fresh fruits of your choice e.g. … [Read more...]
Unravelling the magic of Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor!
I've been having field days experimenting with my magic food machine. The more I use it, the more I adore it. It has become my indispensable magic machine to prepare fresh healthy meals for my family. May I introduce my fav top 3 amazing functions in the Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor: The Magic of Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor1. Reversible shredding disc (fine or coarse)This reversible shredding disc grates and shreds all vegetables in seconds! It takes the hassle away … [Read more...]
My 1st Meyer Lemon Tart!
I first tasted a Meyer Lemon Tart last year when a Mommy Friend, Joanna baked it for our gathering. Since then, whenever we have dinner parties, it would be top of our request for her to bring a Meyer Lemon Tart. The only challenge to baking a Meyer Lemon Tart is that it is rather difficult to find Meyer Lemons in Singapore (and they don't come cheap). Meyer Lemons are not our typical lemons; they are rounder and have a warm orange hue. It’s believed Meyer Lemons are the … [Read more...]
Get Fresh with Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor!
When it comes to healthy eating, we all know it's best to avoid processed food (as much as possible) but home cooking can be time-consuming. With every recipe, there are multiple steps that need to be taken to put a home-cooked meal on the table. With the new Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor, this is no longer a tall order! I can easily whip up healthy and yummy-tasting chicken nuggets, burgers, meatballs, veggie patties and more tasty treats for the kids from scratch; I can … [Read more...]
Stay cool with Power Juices…
With the haze in Singapore reaching unhealthy (and occasionally hazardous) levels in the past week and such unbearable humidity, one way to help our family stay cool and healthy is to detox our bodies of the toxins with power juices. Today, with more toxins in the environment than ever, "it's critical to detox," says Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., the author of Detoxification (Healthy Healing Publications). Dr. Page recommends detoxing for symptoms such as allergies, unexplained fatigue, irritated … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Balinese Banana Fritters with Ice-Cream!
We fell head over heels over this simple but delicious street dessert while holidaying in Bali. Daddy and I made a pact to recreate this when we returned to Singapore to satisfy our cravings.There are many ready recipes on the internet but first, I need to get my hands on the correct type of Bananas for the fritters. A fruit grocer taught me to use 'Pisang Rajah' not your normal Del Monte found in NTUC. Little did I know there are so many varieties of bananas and bananas … [Read more...]
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