Gimbal's Jelly Beans - I call these Joy Beans!

Gimbal's Gourmet 41 Flavors Jelly Beans, 14oz. ($6.30)

Weighted down by a harsh slam from boss and an unfamiliar job task, I couldn't have been more blue... Popping these, not pills but delicious jelly beans from Gimbal's Fine Candies, lifted my spirit and cheered me to take all in my stride.

Thank God for Jelly Beans! 

These does not have the funny plastic taste which i remembered, and comes in 41 fantastic flavors, i.e Watermelon, Root Beer, Tutti Frutti, Green Apple, Tangerine, Wild Cherry, Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry Cheesecake, Pomegranate, Coconut, Mango, Spicy Cinnamon, Licorice, French Vanilla, Roasted Marshmallow, Tiramisu, Kiwi, Butter Popcorn! I am amazed, how do they do this? And all without Trans fat and high fructose corn syrup.

37 pieces of these chewy beans yield just 27g of sugars and 140 calories! I'm eating all that i want to stay gleefully happy!

To satisfy my craving, we later bought from the Jelly Bean Factory, as Gimbal’s is not available in Singapore market. But it doesn’t match up to Gimbal’s; quite contrary to claims that jelly beans tasted the same.

Not all jelly beans are the same.

Breakfast at Carl's Jr

Was wondering if Carl's pulling out from Singapore? Not because of their simple breakfast menu, but because you could only savour their breakfast at the Changi Airport T3, after they closed the Big Splash one.

We drove all the way this morning, for a taste of their Sourdough sandwich.

Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich Combo, Bacon ($5.90 x2)

Given a chance, i would do this all over again - for the beautifully charred thick toast, crisp bacon and nice coffee. Most importantly, a slow quiet morning with Ric on Carl's 1 for 1 Breakfast Combo promotion! It's worth the distance.

Another late morning, i couldn't stop myself from getting their Breakfast Burger which consists of everything on their breakfast menu, in one hefty palm-sized - the harsh browns, egg omelet, beef patty and bacon! Taste good! With this i skipped lunch. 

We like Croissant too but thought the Burger King serves a healthier version of it.

Carl's Breakfast Burger Combo ($6.90)

Sunrise Croissant Combo, bacon ($4.90)

Stone Cellars by Beringer

Stone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California 2012 ($26.50)

The wine was used on Wendy's wedding and everyone thought it tasted wonderful. If we didn't have so much food that night, this alone would satisfied us when paired with the BBQ Lamb rack!

Quite a performer by USA grapes.

Sunset Wedding at Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort!

The night was remembered as a dreamy reception by the South China Sea. A wedding banquet where only the closest of relatives were invited; all 10 tables only, and the best food served.

Romantic vocal from the wedding singer breezes the evening while the land flows milk and honey - the abundance of glorious food and bottomless drinks.

We have had a night with our most gracious hosts at the Rasa Sentosa Resort!

These pictures allow us to savour the night once more!

A Shangri's dinner is served, as our hosts designed the fare of an International buffet spread for their guests - it is the best we have had!! What a celebration! The relatives were surprised with the success of the untraditional Chinese wedding dinner; everyone was full of praises.

Yam...Yam Seng! To the newlyweds ")

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APPETIZER

Oven Roasted Forest Mushroom Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Shrimp and Mango Salsa

Jelly Fish Salad with Papaya, Sunflower Seeds and Honey

Assortment of Japanese Sushi

Air Dried Parma Ham and Sweet Melon with Citrus Dressing

Warm Roasted Chicken, Orange and Apple Salad with Mixed Greens

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MAINS

Braised Ee Fu Noodle with Shredded Mushrooms and Chives

Double Boiled Fish Maw with Mushroom soup

Steamed Red Garoupa Hong Kong Style

Wok Fried Hong Kong Kai Lan with Mushroom Sauce

Steamed Herbal Chicken with Ginseng and Wolfberries

Roasted Chicken, Crispy Honey Duck and Roasted Pork Belly (Sio Bak)

Herb Crusted Lamb Rack with Thyme Jus 

 Char Grilled Prawns Marinate with Ginger and Lime

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DESSERT

Mixed Fresh Fruits Platter

Green Tea Parfait with Mixed Fresh Fruits and Chocolate Twirl

Assortment of Nonya Kuehs

Chendol

 Valrhona Chocolate Brownie with Mocha Sauce

 Classic Vanilla Cream Brulee with Wild Berries

Tiramisu with Dusted Sponge Finger and Chocolate Coffee Bean

Pepper Lunch Celebrates World Pasta Day!

Classic Tomato Sauce Pasta ($11.90)

Pepper Lunch announced on FB of their celebrating the World Pasta Day with a 1-for-1 order of their Classic Tomato Sauce Pasta for the day.

Initially, it felt weird that Pepper is offering pasta? And pasta on hotplate!? Nice? I didn't remember Pepper doing pasta, only hot plate rice; that shows the span of our long absence from Pepper. So this promotion is timely, and reminded us of their trusted food and service. Today's recipe is delicious!

The plate is sizzling. And i'm growling again.

恆香, Hang Heung Wife Cake

Lotus Paste Wife Cake (HK$6 per pc)

"When you go to the shop, everything is nice!" The shop here refers to Hang Heung Cake Shop.

Forget Wing Wah, and forget Kee Wah; the 2 other traditional bakeries in Hong Kong who have their Wife Cake neatly vacuum-packed and deliver conveniently to the doorsteps of the Hong Kong Airport. You don't find Hang Heung in the airport.

The box of famous Wife Cake, un-vacuum, endured a night in the HK hotel, few hours of ice-box flight and another night in the HDB flat before reaching my house this morning. But i tell you, this is my BEST Wife Cake! I have never actually fall for this pastry, until now.

Fragrant Chicken Short Cake (HK$38 per box, of 4 individually pack)

I treasured too, their fragrant and lard-filled Chicken Cookies! Each bite is deadly sinful yet so irresistible. It is something really old-school which Grandma and Dad would surely enjoy.

Will you at least, get me a box of Hang Heung Wife Cake on your next HK trip...?