Jann's BLoG

Honey to take home, how appropriate for the sweet occasion.. Pene yet to get used to being call Mrs. Black.. A very different fare from the normal Chinese wedding... the sumptious high tea spread is delightful. Especially the Choc Fondue with strawberries and marshmellows. Scones - a must with all high tea.. but i much rather strawberry jam than pineapple. Yummy rolls and sandwiches... Shirin, u'll love these :0

Tonite is really an eye opener. Not just for the boys, but for me too. Yes, I had over the years volunteered in several events; like ushering in a concert, selling trinkets in a carnival to raise funds or the monthly food rations. But never a visit to the Home. Never a real interaction with the residents. Photos of the residents are not allowed. So I can only relate to you some of these interesting characters we met there tonite. Thong Kheng is a home for our less privilege, mentally challenged individuals. There are about 60 of them, both male and female, age ranging from 20s to probably 70plus. The objective of our visit tonite is to spend some quality time celebrating the Moon Cake Festival with them. Give them a nite that is out of their regular routine and hopefully a nite that they too can enjoy and talked about for a while. We helped them made lanterns. Residents were given white paper plates to draw and color on. It's like trying to guide some pre school kids colorin...

I am definitely no wine expert.. apart from the very simple fact that red wine goes with red meat and white wine goes with seafood, I really don't know my wine. I used to lean towards red wine before, especially Merlot. But somehow, in recent months, especially after coming back from Tuscany, white becomes my choice. Luv it chilled! Don't like it too sweet. Probably can't spot the diff between my Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, get mixed up with my Sauvignon and Merlot... lolzz.... but most likely know it if you give me a Chablis... i much prefer the latter. But when you paired fine cuisine with fine wine, I'm in! What more when this is enjoyed along with great company :-p Luv the food presentation and thoroughly enjoyed the exquisite taste. They are all so nice I don't really know which is better. So thank you Shirin for including me on this culinary experience. Bez and me thoroughly enjoyed it! Greenhouse Tomatoes in Wasabi Sesame Sauce paired with Baron Ricas...

After a nite out, bar hopping from Boat Quay to Clarke Quay with Shirin, Genevieve and Ran, our Italian Chinese hunk, the last thing I want to do is to get out of bed. But then, at about 1030am, Wendy called to say that she is bringing my dear princess over! No more fever, can come. Great news! But that means lunch to cook without a single thing in the fridge, without a menu mapped out! Mad rush to wash up, gulped down some yakky coffee and went off to get grocery. All this while, planning the menu in my mind; not too sure at that time if I was even dreaming :p 11.15pm Back from market with 3 bagfuls of ingredients A mad rush to wash, chop and cut up all ingredients. Luckily got kitchen helper and of course Wesley to document the progress Onions, garlic and curry powder Trying to pan fried fish in a non stick pan that is no longer "NON" stick! 1 hour and 15mins later Curry Vegetables with cabbages, brinjals, carrots, cauliflowers, green beans and tau pok Diced chicken with c...

090909 what an auspicous day! In Chinese, its enough enough enough... always enough, never lacking. I likey. Great day to have lunch with my old time buddies..friends of over 30 years!! Isn't that something? 30 over years... the fact that I was living abroad half the time did not dampen our friendship. There are many more lovely friends that I would love to spend today with... Susan, Shirin, Alvin, Dom, Rachael, ... and of course my little sister, Daisy. But it's a working day afterall.. plus some of u are not even in town and heheheh u gonna say, not all are taitais :P So how about a e-cheer over here.. chink chink... all the best and many great days ahead. Here's our lunch at Acacia Restaurant in the Park in Bishan Park. This Sambal Kangkong is super fresh, super delicious! All time favorite - Cereal Prawns Curry fishhead.. quite spicy for me but not for them. Would love it to be more assamy thou. This is a interesting dish.Golden Butter Pork Ribs, not bad but will lov...