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. :)

21.1.12


Wishing you a prosperous and happy lunar new year! 
May the year of the dragon brings you abundance, good health and happiness! 

Drive safely to those who balik kampung especially with  the congested traffic.Eat moderately, enjoy the goodies and have a good time with your friends, relatives and family. Take this time to foster and strengthens good relationships.

Have a wonderful time and enjoy your break! :)