Herbal Roast Duckie

Long heard of the rave food review of the herbal roasted duckie at Dian Xiao Er 店小二. Finally had a chance today. Arriving at the shop at 12pm entitles us to an early bird discount of 12%.

Ordered their renowned 十全Ten Wonder Tonic Herbal Roast Duck, Mongolian Spare Ribs and Four Seasons Peas with XO sauce. All dishes priced around $10 bucks.

The flavorful herbal sauce that comes with the duckie helps whet the appetite and goes very well with its steamy soft rice... we drained it all.

After some window-shopping, had dessert and tea break at this little Waffle Place Cottage in Suntec, level 3.

Simple waffle with fillings at an economical $2.50. Great coffee and their very good service here were worth my coming back again.

苏打绿 Sodagreen at Jam On Concert

Sidelined all other weekend programs to attend the Jam On Concert organized by SPH at the Singapore Botanic Garden as i was deeply drawn by Sodagreen's hit song "Little Love Song".


'Little Love Song' - Full MTV

Admire their unique songwriting and presentation by vocalist Qing-Feng. Arriving to the garden early allows me to stroll around to the section more remote and take snap shots.

Alas, my song was not performed. Nevertheless still enjoyed the overall performance put up by this 6-member rock band; listening to it 'live' was somewhat different. The concert lasted well from 5:30pm till 7:30pm.

But my greatest regret of the evening was choosing to dine at 'Mad Jack'. Money wasted was minor compared to killing of appetite. It was indeed maddening.

Ribeyes tasted least satisfactorily than what you can get from a hawker centre; beef burger was dry and salty. No MSG??? Maybe it's something else that left me dry as a camel after the meal.

Singapore Air Show 2008

Planned a trip to watch the air aerobatics display at the 2008 air show from the Changi Beach.

And thoroughly enjoyed the resounding displays by the Black Knights and F-16 pilots of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), a slow dance of the Airbus A380, as well as graceful performance from the Royal Australian Air Force's elite formation aerobatic display team - The Roulettes.

This being my first airshow, was well worth my 2hrs of sun tanning which left me a Rudolph's nose and rosy cheeks :)

Lunch was at Changi Village, my favourite sliced fish soup noodle stall of all Singapore, Guang Xing. And i was very lucky they are open for business today!


Its delicious soup, charcoal burn taste of the chili with it's tender fish slice was my addiction.


After an afternoon of fruitless shopping at the Metro Warehouse Sale in the Singapore Expo, dinner was at the Bedok South Hawker Centre where we enjoyed our favourite Cuttlefish Kanggong with vermicelli from Wak Kee. Very very generous serving of cuttlefish, at $2 only.


It's been months since i last tasted this stall. My last time here makes me wait 2hrs in queue as they were just being featured in a TV program.

Night program with Ric was cancelled as the sun tanning in the afternoon already left us drained.
And it finally rain in the evening; after a drought of 16 days since the start of the Chinese New Year...

In Memory of Lydia Shum, HK

Dear Lydia

We are saddened by your untimely departure. A great and witty comedienne, you've brighten up one's night. Indeed you've left your marks in everyone's life that you've touched.

And one would never forget the one who makes them laugh.

Life is short; but you've not lived in vain.

You've loved bravely. Good friends you've left behind.

And your display of great motherly love towards your daughter, Joyce even under the torture of illness.

Farewell; may you rest in peace.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Shum

Beefy Beef Beef

Yesterday Ric tried out a foot massage in my neighbourhood. At $35/hr, i told him this would be his post-Valentine treat, heheee...

An advice by foot masseuse, auntie Poon was for Ric to decrease intake of chicken and increase beef so as to assist him on his low blood pressure and low sugar level.

Following this advice, we sought out to try the steak at BotakJones Depot Rd for dinner.

Ordered the 200grams Australian Ribeye Steak ($14.50) with black pepper sauce; the Hows Salad with vinegar dressing ($4). The vinegar dressing was overwhelmingly hot.

Would certainly order the 300grams Ribeye ($20) on our next visit. And i'll come with a bigger appetite.

St Valentine's Day

This year Valentine is one i really don't crave for any presents, not even flowers. Because i've been showered with so much loving and caring by Ric that i really feel no lack.

Despite his busy working schedule he always makes sure his weekends are mine; and he's always just a phone call away.

It really is the thought that counts. I know Ric buy me whatever i want; regardless of prices. This understanding alone is enough to satisfy my vanity.

But I told him, "Please remember to shower me with flowers and gift when i become an old hag who very doubts my place in your heart, or a housewife 黄脸婆 who had forgot the feeling of love." Please remind me then, really.

Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate as it serves as a reminder to those who neglect their loved ones, or for those who forget to feel the feeling of love.

For the blessed one, everyday is a Valentine's Day.