Jann's BLoG

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...

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...

told Shirin that i will not take a close up with her! Look at how radiance my dear girl is and how haggard this poor sod is beside her! Yummy cheesy Grilled Oyster This sea bass is awesome.. definitely will try cooking it myself. I've always only steam it; but grilling it, that's something new. Rub plenty of salt on the skin; that's the advice. Will definitely try it out over the weekend. Grilled Shrimp- never once tasted bad... always good! ah, Alvin, can u stop posting on facebook and be with us? Nice restaurant, nice ambience, but a bit too out of the way for us folks in Punggol. Tai tai lunch with my tai tai friend. Here's my all time tai tai, Amy.. we were classmate since Sec 1! And while we are enjoying a nice luncheon in the cozy ambience of the Angus Steak House in Ngee Ann, those folks are caught in the traffic, in the heavy downpour. Who says life is fair?

Dessert first... i like that, just like the poem I last posted. But no, that's not what it was. Dessert actually came later. And that is at this Japaneses place, Azabu Sabo in Central. It's the one on the first floor, at the corner, right where the escalator is. Really colorful place so it's hard to miss. U know, how these little Japanese outlets are always so enticing with their culinary display. This is the real reason for getting out of hibernation again this Sunday. That's 2 Sundays in a roll. Last week was brunch with Shirin and this time with Leonn who is visiting from Texas. Actually the way it goes, not much of a visiting anymore. Looks like he will be coming back for good. Reasons, quite obviouse right? hahaa..Oh btw, Leonn is my outlaw. (Ben's younger brother who is not that young anymore). But no comments, cos it will only reflects on my senority and not to mention, age! Wes wanted to try this TexMex place.. Cafe Iguana. Verdict - maybe 6 out ...

Really impressed with this neighbourhood sports complex. So near and yet it took us 6 months before checking it out. What a shame! But hey better late than never. Can't believe that this is set right in the heartland. Look at the pool below... . nicer than some of those private ones. Entrance fees only $1.50 on weekdays and $2 on weekends. Best part, if I don't want to drive, the LRT station right in front is Farmway Station. Look at the slides on the background. Pretty thrilling Brewerkz at the basement. Al fresco dining will be quite something when the waterways in front are ready., Check out the special brews ... I had the light weight Samui. Pretty refreshing with fruitty taste. Gym right across from the restaurant. Seeing those gunghos working out on the treadmills make me a little bit guilty. Have not been to the gym for about 2 weeks already, and here feasting and drinking :p

Reunion Dinner, round 1. Round 2 will be next week. This year we joined the crowds of many and decided to eat out instead of cooking in. Not a bad idea considering not having to do the massive grocery shopping, prepare the dishes and then the washing. Thou of course by now i hear all the boos and ahs saying "yeah right, u wash up; u mean your maid's wash up" But hey, I really would have done all the cooking since these maids cannot cook ...Well round 2 will be at home with my own kiddos and Victor n partner since he cannot join us tonight. The Matriach with her Grandsons Isn't it obvious who is her favorite :-) Boys horsing around and doing some pretty obscene stuffs.... they don't need alcohol to do that Sister's power? Mum and her grandchildren...can Alex photoshop Victor into the picture? Spinach... the one at INternational Seafood is better. Fish with Black bean sauce Yu sheng - a must have.. the first of many..."Huat ah!" Super garlicky Lobst...