Tea for 2 at Pique Nique

I feel like having pretty cakes today. So Pauline suggested we do tea at Pique Nique. It's tea for two. :)

I caved in to a Chocolate Blackout. So much for my anticipation...the cake was kinda dry. *.*

Pique Nique's egg benedict was sold out and Pauline settled for the American breakfast. It came with scramble eggs, pork sausages & English muffin. Again, noting to rave about. *_*

We would return to Pique Nique again for drinks, but that's about it. :)

Details of Pique Nique:
#B1-01/02 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Ngee Ann City Tower A
391A Orchard Road

A Taste of Xi'an

Thanks to Pu Miao & her hubby, Yun Ping, we had a taste of Xi'an this evening. ^.* They treated us to Xi'an cuisine at Yang Gui Feng Restaurant (羊贵妃).

We were impressed with the owner's attention to every detail in the restaurant. From oriental wallpaper, calligraphy and ornaments to menu (explanation of Xi'an's history & culture) to packaging of tissue packets. :)

The first dish we had was marinated meat in baked bun. The fillings were minced pork I think. It's advisable to share the bun, leaving room for other dishes.

Next up, beef tendons. Can't comment on this...didn't eat it. :)))

If you love potatoes, you will enjoy the stirred fried spiced chicken with potatoes. Lin & I did. :)

We were a little thrilled to see shredded potatoes as it reminded us of our vacations in China. But these shredded potatoes had vinegar addded to them. It wasn't that bad but we prefer it without vinegar.

We tried a tub of spicy fish fillet. Yun Ping requested for a milder version of the dish, just in case we can't take the spiciness. I like the tofus buried at the bottom of the tub. :)

We ended our dinner with lamb kebabs because it doesn't feel like we have tasted Xi'an without savoring lambs. Lambs dishes are Xi'an's specialities. Lin & I don't take lamb, but we managed one skewer each tonite. :)

Details of Yang Gui Feng Restaurant (羊贵妃):
18 Smith Street
T: +65 6100 0629
W: www.yangguifei.com.sg

Naughty Tray

Jarius has a naughty chair, Koka has a naughty tray. :) Mom placed her there this afternoon because Koka was vacumming the leaves & stems on the floor... a BIG NO NO!

Koka has many naughty moments and the above is her classic "but I'm innocent" look. :))) She would probably squeeze out a teardrop or two if she could. Afterall she's the best actress! ^.*

Savouring Malaysian Fare with Jamie

Jamie suggested lunching at Old Town White Coffee today. :) Old Town White Coffee serves local Malaysian fare. It's my first visit & I was surprised by the array of food & drinks the place has to offer. There were so many things we wanted to try and so we went easy on the mains.

The staff lacked common sense, serving our dessert first... : I So we had dessert before our mains. The ice cream toast was delightful. :) It isn't too sweet & complemented with the toast well. The peanut butter toast was alright. I much prefer Toast Box's thick peanut butter toast. :)

I wasn't awed by the curry mee. It came with a drumstick, taupok and some fishcakes, no potatoes and not much coconut in the gravy. I actually prefer my curry noodles with chicken drumsticks, fishcakes, potato & more coconut in the gravy, the Singapore style.

Jamie would probably give the dried mee siam a high score if it was served with chicken breast meat. :))) A pity there wasn't such option.

We were too stuffed to have coffee or milk tea, settling for ice honey lemon instead. :) Perfect! :D

I enjoy such afternoon outings with gfs, even if we didn't do much. *.*

Details of Old Town White Coffee:
902 East Coast Parkway
#01-08/09 Blk B
Playground @ Big Splash
T: +65 6344 4404

A Small B'day Celebration for 2+1 Musketeers

We had a small b'day celebration for 2+1 musketeers this evening at Limoncello. :)

2 (Eric & Piao) + 1 (Daniel Dad who wasn't able to make it).

The company was fabulous! :D Attendance for this evening's dinner:
Eric
Piao
Jasmine
Ann
Andrea
Lin
Moi

I was so occupied catching up with old friends, hence not much pics. :)))

Lin and I had some difficulty getting to Limoncello. We were erm....in fact...lost? Thank goodness Ann spotted a red little beetle and guided us there! :D The search was worth it! Limoncello serves awesome pizzas & pasta. Thumbs up for their beef & calamari too! *.* The cool weather today made our alfresco dining an enjoyable one. :)

We took the opportunity to share with Eric Blume Link's growth. :) He made Blume Link possible by being our first client when our skills were still blah.

As for Piao, he was a harsh on-the job mentor in the dealing room & stressed me out big time. But without him, I wouldn't step out of my comfort zone. :)

Daniel took care of us very well like a dad when we were in Perth. Hence we call him Daniel dad ever since. :)))

Lin & I wish all three guys a blessed b'day. :D

Details of Limoncello:
Rivergate
95 Robertson Quay
#01-19/20

Pretty Edible Door Gift

Lin & her colleagues were invited to the opening ceremony of Orchard Exchange & Forever 21 last evening and she came home with a pretty edible door gift. :) Of course I needed to take some snapshots of it!

It's chocolate muffin with marshmellows. I like how they presented it in a chic plastic cup stand. Pretty pretty pretty...can't bear to eat it! :)))

French Onion Soup with an Asian Twist

Today's lunch is French onion soup with an Asian twist. :) The traditional French onion soup calls for croutons & cheese as toppings, but I used roti prata instead, an idea from Mochachocolata-Rita. ^.*

There's no recipe to speak of, as I simply used a can of Baxter French Onion Soup and frozen roti prata from the supermarket.

Put them in the oven at 200 degree celcius, let the prata rise and it's ready to be eaten! Totally effortless! :)

Btw, there's lots of onions in Baxter French Onion soup! :D

I'm missing Paris.... *.*