Jane’s Cake Station

The cake layers are moist , airy and light. The fudge is sufficiently thick but tasted more like a light chocolate custard instead of rich chocolate fudge.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

It’s Transformers. There was a very deep plot that basically always came back to the good guys trying to stop the bad guys from taking over. Much of the show was spent showing fight scenes that were intensely cool.

Sunset Grill & Pub (Seletar)

Deep inside the old Seletar Airbase is Sunset Grill. If you’ve never been, it’s not easy to find. Even cabbies who’ve never been get lost going around Seletar in circles. Streetdirectories online, including SLA’s map.gov.sg, don’t reflect the new roads.

Being in the middle of a former army base, Sunset Grill is really peaceful and really makes one feel that they are far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The rustic old world charm of this place is unspoilt whereby the place is set up with very plain tables and plastic stools! All under the branches of a very old tree. The alfresco area is really the only place to sit, the only thing i marked down for ambience was the presence of mosquitoes though there were mosquitoes coils around.

We had buffalo wings level 1 wing as we had consideration for our 10 years old daughter. But surprisingly, it was quite a no sweat for her though it’s quite spicy. Wow! Salute  to this young lady! Because of its sourish nature, the wings has really an acquired taste.

The button mushrooms were fresh but I did not like the batter. I prefer my mushrooms in bread crumbs. But these were juicy nonethless. Crinkle cut cheesy fries is good for 4-5 people.

The mini burgers also make good food with beer. We also had the roasted lamb recommended by an enthusiastic staff  ut I did find the dish quite disappointing as some pieces of the meat seem quite undone. Overall, the food is OK only – not spectacular, and I think it’s more for the atmosphere than the food that people come. Service was adequate and service staff called for a cab for us upon request.

Kurobuta = Berkshire = Black Pig

Located at the ground floor at Liang Court, Tampopo’s famous for their black pig, or Kurobuta, which is known to rear in Kagoshima prefecture. Kurobuta is to the pig, like what wagyu is to the beef. They are supposed to be stress-free, making the meat more tender and superior to the other form of pork.

Kyushu Shabu Spicy Ramen with black pig – Billed as THE ramen to try, as featured in the Straits Times, the shabu ramen had a flavourful soup base with a strong hint of pork yet didn’t come across as too overwhelming. According to the menu, the soup is made by boiling pork bones for 2 days, which I guess explains its rich flavour. The ramen was springy with lots of bite while the thinly sliced pork was tender and a tad chewy.

Normal Grade Loin Cutlet Rice Set – Freshly fried, the light breaded crust was crispy on the outside, yet tender, succulent and a tint of sweetness on the inside – definitely no sign of those dry, overcooked meat you get from elsewhere. A wrench of the lemon and a dip of Hot English Mustard on the cutlet, also seeks to bring out another tantalising sensation to one’s penchant.

Black Pig Katsu Don – Again the chewiness of the pork was very satisfying. It was not dry at all, in fact it was juicy and sweet with a little pepperiness (seasoning, I suppose) on its own.

I still find the price is slightly on the high side though with complimentary hot tea. I probably will still be going back to Tampopo but only for the top grade pork.

Influenza A(H1N1)

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Tak Po 德寶

After my youngest daughter’s appointment at NHB, we went to an unglamourous dim sum place along Smith Street called ‘Tak Po’. 德寶. Our family had visited this place for a few times already. The food there was good, very generous in their fillings. But one gripe was that it was not served pipping hot but warm. The staff there were the old aunties and uncles, with a couple of PRC helpers. Service was decent.

BTW, I also noticed quite a lot of people ordering the claypot porridge there as well, so I must try it one day.

Night at the Museum 2 (2009)

It’s awesome!!! very funny too. It was so cool, and fun to watch! It’s like action-packed, and hilarious…..kept attention, good laughs. It was light hearted, harmless fun.

Lee Tong Kee Ipoh Hor Fun

The Lee clan has been making sar hor fun since its Ipoh days back in 1948. Probably one of the most well established Ipoh Hor Fun in Singapore. The hor fun is really smooth and slippery. It is one of the best I have tasted.

The standard Lee Tong Kee hor fun in its delicious dark brown gravy.

The Beef Hor Fun gravy is a classic Ngau Lam (Stewed Beef Brisket) which is spiked with a good dose of Chinese Five Spice powder. Mmmmm…. smooth, slippery and shiok!

Their bak cham gai (white chicken) is also one of the smoothest and tender chickens around.

Prawn wanton is really good!

A must-try is their smooth-textured avocado dessert!

Of course, don’t forget to finish everything off with that tasty Ipoh white coffee! Excellent Hor Fun in an air-con environment.

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) Is Back!

Running till July 26 2009, the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is not just in the retail stores, it also extends to restaurants, to attractions and even to hotels. You get to enjoy all aspects – for everybody, whatever your gender, age, the size of your wallet. There is something for everybody…………..

Visit http://www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg/2009

Singapore’s ‘Family Day Out’

Starting this 2009, every fourth Saturday of May will be designated as Singapore’s ‘Family Day Out’. Families can get together in their own time and take the extra effort to be closer.

Visit www.nationalfamilycelebrations.sg