Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao

We wanted to go Bugis as we haven't been there for awhile. I drove all the way there to find that Bugis is jammed pack. The carpark has long queue going in... ?? What is going on there????

So, gave up the idea of going Bugis, went to Marina instead. Grab some coffee, wander around abit and we settle down for dinner. Choice of the day: Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao. Why? Just wanted to give it a try and compare them with Crystal Jade (since the boss was from there)

Menu looks almost idential to Crystal Jade La Mian, so we ordered the usual items we eat at Crystal Jade, as it would be easier to compare. Here is our dinner:

Onion Oil La Mian and Braised Duck Tongue (First time trying, a tat salty but no duck taste, crunchy)

White Baits. Strange, in the receipt, they printed "Cri. Rice Fish/P.Salt"... I am wandering what the heck.... Crispy Rice Fish, Put Salt??? A bit Blend.

Wanton in Chilli and Vinegar.

Overall, I still prefer Crystal Jade La Mian.
I think it taste better and service at Crystal Jade is also better.

For anyone who wishs to give it a try:

Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao

6 Raffles Boulevard

#02-138J

Marina Square

Singapore 039584

A Day of Activities

Started the day by giving ourselves a little treat, and that is to sleep! After an additional 2 hours sleep, we are ready to start our day...

I bought some almonds from our nearby wet market recently and found that they are quite soft, abit chewy... so I decided to give them a roast with our small toaster (the type you toast bread with). For a trial, I took a handful and started roasting them. After a couple of minutes, my wife asked me.. you smell something burning? And I raised my eyebrows and thought to myself, "Oh shoot!". Well, the first batch was toasted a little too long and turn out alittle dark brown and crispy but still edible. So I took the remaining almonds and set the toaster to a lower temperature and give them all a good roast. Yum!



























Picture of second batch of almonds after toasting.
I tried with 190 degree celsius, for about 15 minutes. After eating some almonds, its time to bathe the dogs and wash Callum's clothes. Man, they are so small..




























Soon, its time for dinner. We decided to go Centerpoint as we are looking for some supplies for Callum from Mothercare. Had our dinner at the Orchard Point at a Japanese eatery, followed by coffee and cake at McCafe. After several of walking around, its time to go home. When we got home and put Callum down on our bed, he surprised us with this :



























He actually pull his foot to his mouth and wanted to suck on his toes!!! Quite cute actually.

Now its time for more sleep!

Dinner at Al Forno

We planned since last week that we are gonna eat at Al Forno today. I have long heard good reviews on this restaurant and been wanted to give it a try. But before that, I have heard disappointing comments from my wife and her aunt-in-law, but I would like to try it for myself.. especially since I have UOB 1-for-1 promo :p

We ordered a paste and pizza to share. We agreed that the pasta sauce is good but the pasta itself is over cooked. As for the pizza, the crust is a bit chewy. Both dishes just doesn't work for us. All in all, I think its quite disappointing for a high rated restaurant. Prices are higher that most competitors and food doesn't quite match its price. I would rather go Spizza or Da Paolo.

For anyone who is interested to give a try:
Al Forno East Coast
400 East Coast Road
Singapore 428996
Tel: 63488781
Fax: 63488591

Things that makes you go hhmmm...

OMG! Humping dogs!

This gotta be one of the most boh-liao invention / toy...

Anyone want to buy me one? :p

Humping Dog Site
http://www.cube-works.co.jp/works/index_sub.html?/works/pcgadget/

A video of the humping dog in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI-pct3zy18

A Very Cute Moose

We spotted a new shop at Great World City, from far we thought it was a children toy shop, but upon closer inspection, it turns out to be a party shop. Located on the third floor of Great World City, beside My Little Gym, they seems well stocked with various party stuff for children. As we are walking around, we found this antlers for Christmas (strange, its only April!), we just got try it on Callum and he turns out to be so cute....















A very cute moose. Make all the girl moose go 'WHAAAAA.' ???

All Your Toys Are Belong To Me

Haha, this is just so cute.

Here is a picture of Callum, grabbing all his dangling toys in his hands.

A Phone Call

"BBBbbbrrrrrr"

Realised that my mobile phone is vibrating.
Thought to myself, "HHmmmm ..... this number has been on my phone before as a miss call. Wonder which pesky bank, health spa place is calling again."

Me: "Hello?"

Sales Person: "Hello! Is this Miss Audrey See?"

Me: "Yes, speaking"

SP: "Oh, I'm calling from XXX Studio, Blah Blah Blah ..... yadi dah.......!, we are interested in inviting you down for a free makeover photo shoot."

Me: "It's ok, i'm not free. I just gave birth, don't think i'll have the time."

SP: "Oh ..... so sorry. It's okay then. Thank You! Have a nice day!"

*Click!*

Me: *???!!!!!!!*

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Discuss:
What does she mean by "So Sorry."?????
what is there to be sorry about me giving birth?!
HELLO!!

Curious Callum

Here is picture of Callum checking out our coffee. He sure is curious about the things we eat thesedays. He would suck on his lower lips or hand whenever he sees us eat. Wonder if its time for him to eat solid food.

Count the Toyotas

Count how many Toyotas are there in this picture.

There are 6!

3 Silver Picnic, 1 Silver Altis, 1 Black Corolla and 1 Crown (Taxi)

Good Doggie...

That's one dog that I won't want to mess around with. I believe if this dog stands on 2 legs, it will be taller then me... nice doggie... play nice...