15.2.12

Hey folks...how have you been? Again, I felt I disappeared from the blog-sphere recently after CNY. In fact, I was missing in action from several so called routine 'appointments' till I start telling myself to go back to my routines. I was back at the Toastmasters club last Thursday to the surprise of the folks there and I really felt nice to be greeted by the members. :) I didn't workout lately and glad to go back to the gym again. :) However, I haven't attended church yet where two of my ex-cell group members started checking on me. Well, I gotta get myself back soon, maybe this Sunday. And, well I'm back here, blogging again!!

It was a typical past weekend again for me and family, and since my kid gotta attend school last Saturday, I only got to go out last Sunday. Well, the shopping malls were kinda quiet after the holiday seasons and I guess most of the folks hold their wallet back after spending a lot. We had a great tea break at Lavender then in Tebrau City.

Teriyaki salmon rice
Feeling hungry but don't want to stuff myself up, I decided to ask my wifey to share a teriyaki salmon rice with me. It was my first time trying it out though been to Lavender umpteen times. It was delicious and healthy!

Waffles
My kid had a craving for sweet stuff and asked for waffles. I thought it's a good idea too to share with his baby sis. Lavender's waffles always nice!!

A pot of lemongrass tea
We refreshed ourselves with cups of lemongrass tea. Goood to dispel the wind from my stomach... *burp*... opps... excuse me... We back to the mall to run our errands and before we knew it , it's dinner. I suggested Japanese food at the popular Nijyumaru restaurant in Permas Jaya.

Salmon teriyaki set
It's my wifey turn now for her favourite but authentic teriyaki salmon, as compared to the one I had earlier. Love the meaty salmon!!

Bento set
 I was actually quite hungry then and went for their massive bento set. It was really full and I can't finish the vegetables on the right. I love the sashimi and sushi though. And, that wind up my weekend before I headed back to Singapore after the dinner.

Have a great mid week , folks!

29.1.12

The week seems pass so fast. I remember my family and I were getting ready to get into Singapore for the reunion dinner last Sunday and the chinese new year seems over now. Well, it has been a quiet CNY for me I didn't really go anywhere except nearby malls and spent time with my entire family in Singapore. Though there are a few attractions in Singapore, like the flower exhibits in Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands, Chinatown and etc, I didn't really go out and my kids will not be able to stand the crowded places. Anyway, I have had lots of  rest as well as family bonding over the past week.Back in JB, had a nice and simple lunch with my in laws :-

Lotus with celery
Cod fish with teriyaki sauce
Pork ribs
Choy sam
I have a craving for dim sum, thus I ordered a bit of it, which are all my favourites:-
'Har gau'

'siew mai'
sesame balls


, I can felt the CNY mood again in JB especially at Sutera mall. To me, it's the most happening mall in JB, and it sure lived up to its reputation by having hundreds of  lanterns all over the mall, shows, nice decors and etc.

A 'flying dragon' at the main hall
Cute dragons welcoming you to the mall
The decor at the entrance

The Fortune god at the outside of the mall

 There was also a nicely decorated mini-park nearby the mall where we can enjoy some fresh air.
The mini park was quite an attraction too
'Lion Dance'
fountain

And, my kids having a great time at the park
I be back to work tomorrow and I'm sure most of us do. Have a good week ahead.

23.1.12

It was raining heavily for lunar new year's eve in Singapore but with the whole family around, it translated to a warm reunion dinner. And, it helps too when mum and sis in laws are dishing out delicious food.
sis in law and mum busy cooking
yummy....
This is my second time ushering the lunar new year in Singapore and instead of eating out we usually prepare our reunion dinner at home. One good thing about it is we don't have to rush and take our own time eating with the tv on too. :D Here are the dishes prepared by the chief cook, my mom and assisted by my SILs.

My fav - mushrooms, hoi sum and etc...
Mashed prawn fritters
Variety of vegetables
'siew yoke'
boiled chicken
Home-made Lotus root soup

'ku lou' meat

and not forgetting a simple yee sang...
All in all.. the food ready to be serve for the reunion dinner
And, let's toss the yee sang high for abundance and prosperity!!

Preparing the yee sang ...

Getting ready....
lou ah.....
toss higher and higher for prosperity and good health...!
That's for a nice, simple and great reunion dinner at home. :)