Summer Guests :) - Part 1

This summer, we were busy hosting important guests at our new residence. ;) Loved ones & friends who will help us create beautiful moments in our humble nest.

Godson came to play... :)

and to savour homemade dumplings. :)

Gwendel, Sharon & cousin Fanny hopped over for steaming hotpot. With air-condition switched on, the summer heat didn't really matter anymore. :)

Maternal grandmom, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews were treated to a buffet spread. :) Our clan is big huh? :))) Oh and our neighbours from our other residence. :D

Caterer: Raseal

We had Sheau Wen & Ling Lee over for DIY sushi making session. :D The sashimi were obviously bought while the messy stuff were done by us. :) 

Our DIY session was completed with sake, sweet & juicy lychees from Taiwan and durians. 

Happy guests & happy hosts. :)

For our other gfs & their families, we did a little French. ;) Crepes from Saybons! We love having freshly made crepes straight out from the crepe station. :D

Caterer: Saybons

Mom prepared chicken wings, Pauline brought durian puffs and Serena baked some really mean brownies which disappeared very quickly...

Casual gathering for fabulous friends :D

Some with their babies. :)

It's a blessing to have church friends over for fellowship. We did bible study over afternoon tea, followed by a Korean BBQ. :) 

This summer, we also welcomed Crystal & Alan who flew in from San Francisco for a 20 hour visit. *.* Too short! 

We tried to stuff them with as much local delicacies as we could. :)))

On top of their crazy itinerary, Crystal & Alan had to help us with decorating a church wedding. ;)

We are looking forward to hosting more loved ones & friends in August! :D

Details of Rasel Catering:
http://www.rasel.com.sg/

Details of Saybons:
http://saybons.com/catering.html

Darling Ivan Is Officially 1! :)

This little fella is ONE! Woohoo! :) Say hi to our nephew, Ivan!

 

Look at the candy station we prepared for the kids & kids at heart! :D

 

There're gummy worms, honey biscuits, chocolate biscuits, picola sticks, rainbow lollipops and kit kats with customized packaging. These are restricted products and parental consent is required here. ;)

 

Ivan with daddy & mommy. :)

 

Ivan, Cousin & us. :)

 

I heart how matchy my nephew's loafers and my clutch bag are. 

 

 

Blessed birthday little charmer! Hip hip hooray to your first birthday & many more to come. :)

 

Venue: Tanah Merah Country Club - www.tmcc.org.sg

Cake: Bonheur Patisserie - bonheurpatisserie.com.sg

Buffet Dinner at Rise

This evening, we did a celebration & energy booster dinner at Rise, Marina Bay Sands Hotel. We celebrate the courage of those who took the leap of faith to move out of our comfort zone and venture into something totally new. It was also a much needed "fuel" for some after draining weeks/months.

I thought I would be late due to an overun at a client's meeting but I was the first! ;)

Walked one round & was happy to see a wide selection of food. Not that I eat alot, I don't now actually due to age? But it's always splendid to see huge variety. :)

Assortment of bread & cheese :)

Salad & antipasto

Sushi and seafood counter

Maki for me. :)

Linda & Rose's fav stop :D

Asian & Western selection, nothing quite appeal to me.

Dessert station :) Sweet.

Who's able to resist? :)

I didn't have much...really. :)

Ended my meal on a sweet note. ;)

I enjoyed my evening but somehow my heart was a little burdened. I can't help feeling a little pity we have to move because of certain circumstances. Changes are inevitable and we just have to take them positively. The next destination will be better, so far for me at least. :) Praise God.

Details of Rise:

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Tower 2 Lobby Level

10 Bayfront Avenue

T: +65 6688 5525

Buffet Dinner at The Line

Due to some miscommunication, we ended doing buffet dinner at The Line for Mom's b'day. Buffet, unfortunately is not our cup of tea! : / We weren't awed by the food but was captivated by the gorgeous orchids display at Shangri-La's lobby. : D I heart orchids!

Here's what I've gotten from the buffet table:

Fresh & sweet prawns and crabs. :) There're oysters for those who love them. Not for me & Lin though...

Some Japanese selection...No sashimi for me either. :)))

Pasta with mushroom sauce & cheese (pretty yum), pizza & sirloin steak (it was too "raw" for me; I only had a bite)




























Naan with chicken & lamb sides, as well as chicken & beef satays, drizzled with peanut sauce. Hm...these can't go wrong.

The pic doesn't do the laksa justification. The gravy's quite rich with coconut, the shrimp was succulent & the fishball & fish cake were fresh. Having said that, we still prefer Conrad's laksa. Missing it already as I'm writing this post. *.*

Any room for dessert? Well not really. Lin & I only managed to down two scoops of ice cream (chocolate & green tea with crushed peanuts & oreo bits toppings) each. They're irresistable! Lol! :)))

We shall not have any buffet in the near future! A-la-carte menu suits us much better. ^.*

Details of The Line at Shangri-La Hotel:
W: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurant/theline

A Not So Global Kitchen

Vicky and Yvonne gave us a birthday treat at Global Kitchen at Pan Pacific Hotel on Mon. The four of us looked forward to a great evening of feasting. Unfortunately the buffet spread and the quality was below average...I think my photos make the food seemed really delicious. So friends, please give 80% discount to what you're seeing here! :)))

We walked around and decided to start with something light. Diluted mushroom soup, so-so bread roll, prawns and ebi sushi.

Doesn't the food remind you of home catering?

Hawker's fare is way way better...

The pasta wasn't too bad...

Desserts were blah...

They need to work on their service. Lin requested for a dessert fork and the reply was the dessert forks are at the dessert station. The waitress went on to enlighten our picky housekeeper on the difference between a normal fork & a dessert fork! Lol :))) She needs to visit our kitchen. ;)

This will be our first and last time to visit the place. You need to try it out to understand what good really means. ;)

Details of Global Kitchen:
Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Boulevard
3rd Floor
Tel: +65 6826 8240