Typical Singaporean Breakfast (Part 1)

Singaporean breakfast is something of a varied concept. It not must be any grain, croissant, egg benedict etc. Singaporeans used to take breakfast at hawkers and kopitiam, especially during working days. It is as common in Singapore as Starbucks is in the US. Those foods must not only can be lunch or dinner, if an eating house or hawker is serving it in the morning, it can be breakfast, it can be eaten at any time of day. No anyone will look twice if you get a plate of wantan noodle or fried noodle for your breakfast. We are living in a bustle country, but if you have a few minutes to spare, sit down to take your traditional Singaporean breakfast at hawker centers or kopitiams, it is a kind of enjoyable moment in the morning. Append below are just 5 breakfast options to get your day started energetic. 

1. Roti Prata

An Indian food which most commonly to be seen in Singapore and Malaysia, a fried flatbread and usually served with a meat-based curry sauce for dipping. Depends by every different food store, you can ask if can get chicken curry sauce or fish curry sauce instead. The roti is thinner and less chewy, with more of a crisp tender contrast. You can choose to eat roti prata (plain roti) or even with butter/chopped onion/eggs/sardine fish added in. But... Singaporean style "one roti prata and one egg prata"! 

Location: Tampines Central 1, Blk 505

2. Wanton Noodle

Wanton mee (Wanton noodle) is probably one of everyone's favorite local dish. Wanton is the small dumpling that usually served with the noodle, either steamed or fried. Two types of wanton mee are soup based and dried based. As what I knew in Singapore Malaysia Hong Kong, wanton mee used to be eaten for breakfast and lunch. And so, when it comes to breakfast, I prefer dried based wanton mee over the soup based. Don't really like to take hot soup especially in a busy weekday morning. Second characteristic of wanton mee is char siu slices (the Chinese style barbecued pork), it has to be a bit fatty to make dish palatable. 

Location: First Love Wanton, Kopitiam, Tampines Mart, Tampines Street 32

3. Chwee Kueh

Chwee kueh is one kind of breakfast which popular in Singapore and Malaysia. It is a type of steamed rice cake and every single piece has shaped as mini bowl, it served with chye poh (fried chopped radish)  and Chinese style chili sauce. Most of the Chye poh provided taste salty, some are sweet. Perfect taste combined with the plain steamed rice cake plus salted fried chye poh and homemade chili sauce. Singaporeans will request for "more chye poh" when buying chwee kueh, food store owners usually are happy to give you even more without extra charges. 

Location: First Love Noodle, Kopitiam, Tampines Mart, Tampines Street 32

4. Youtiao With Coffee

Youtiao known as Chinese style fried stick, called as Chinese doughnut sometimes. It is a long golden fried bread-stick (about 25cm length), two youtiao (bread-stick) as one piece. A traditional snack in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Youtiao can be eaten plain without any sauce, especially enjoy its crisp texture when just deep fried from hot oil. As breakfast, Singaporeans used to dunk it into a hot coffee, sometimes replaced by hot milo or hot soy bean milk. 

Location: Koufu Shop, Commonwealth MRT Station

5. Economical Fried Noodle/Beehoon/KueyTeow

A common and humble local dish, it serves as a delightful breakfast for the locals here in Singapore. Singaporeans used to dabao (take away) economical fried noodle/beehoon/kueyteow to work, or sit at the hawker to dine. It is literally perfectly-flavored and with some side dish like sausage, luncheon meat, poached egg, otak-otak, fried chicken wing, fish cake etc. If anyone was here as a tourist, forget about the egg benedict in any classy cafeteria, and this fried noodle will definitely brighten up your Singapore trip indeed. 

Location: Holland Village Fried Noodle, Tampines Central 1, Blk 505

Health + Fitness + Positive

I believe everyone does know about healthy fitness. And not only for men, but for women would do gym very often. Eat clean, regular exercise no matter where and when. To keep a fit body shape and healthier life. Nowadays they were not just a trend, but a lifestyle. Attached video was imported from YouTube, by YouTube channel simply_angieraa. A cheerful girl I ever met, Angella Choong. She was talented in dancing, singing and piano playing. With every single things she does, literally with good outcome.

Implausible but it's truth, she won herself a journey to California, United States for Year 2016 Disney® Marathon in September 2016 with participating a video contest, get ready herself to control health and fitness for the race. Video reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owqUs9p8mzU

Herewith sharing this awesome video and hope it would motivate and inspire you, that is Angella's mission. Subscribe her YouTube Channel simply_angieraa, stay tuned for her forthcoming videos and we wait for her news about the fabulous California journey.

Scrumptious Aglio Olio

Aglio Olio is one of my favourite Italian pasta dishes. Aglio Olio means "Garlic and Oil" in Italian, and one of the simplest pasta dishes to make. This is one dish which I don't mind drenched in oil. Authentic Aglio Olio only has a few key ingredients, just garlic, olive oil and pasta, so this is something you can whip up with minimum ingredients. For the light and fresh testing Aglio Olio, I find that I can easily finish my plate and still left hungry for just a bit more.

By the way with this cravings, I had discovered few restaurants which serve nice Aglio Olio in Singapore. Among all and there is one which deeply impressed me by their enrichment of garlic slices in their Aglio Olio, the Peperoni Pizzeria.

Peperoni Pizzeria is comfortable, unpretentious and welcoming, best known for their signature giant size of pizza (21 inch diameter). I ordered the smallest size when I were there, about size 8 inch of diameter, pizza as the crust is super thin and crispy with good variety of toppings. All the ordered dishes to be served in a speedy serving time, it is about 5 minutes. Overall the highest rating given with combination of everything place and staffs are warm enough, food quality has always been consistent.  

Wave House Sentosa, a beachside Californian style restaurant. Order up a jug of coke, fish and chips, Aglio Olio and fried chicken tulips. Not a rowdy crowd, not too noisy. They have a bar, beachside and indoor dining area.

Their Aglio Olio is not same as aforementioned enrichment of garlic slices from Peperoni Pizzeria, but in a pool of fresh al dente shrimps (about 7pcs with size dia 4cm) , which pink in color, bouncy in texture and slightly firm with a slight hint of a crunch. That is what I like the most.

With next coming visit to Sentosa, I would blog more about Sentosa delicacy. 

Hong Kong Bound

Literally memorable that I made it to Hong Kong on last month, January 2016, a first trip in this year. 

That was so good when traveling there. I would say Hong Kong is always great, with beautiful scenery, tasty foods and good weather. 

Traveling with Singapore Airlines is always best and needed. The world ranking no.2 of World Best Airlines in year 2015. Also known as Safest Airline in the world.

Ref: http://www.worldairlineawards.com/awards/world_airline_rating.html

That wasn't a trip mainly for delicacies, but a relaxable journey instead. It was time to temporarily away from Singapore, such a hustle and bustle city. And also everyone should knows the weather in Hong Kong in between December to February, especially February. And I was going there in January, weather is about 16° and no raining. 

I had an awesome hotel in Hong Kong, a fabulous staying with Harbour Grand Hotel. Hong Kong land is like two coasts with sea separates capital (Central area) and Victoria Harbour. Aforementioned hotel is located at the capital side, nearby Fortress Hill station. As I got the second VIP room and it was with a sea view at higher storey-39. 

Few places that I went to, the unforgettable one is site for TVB drama (Gong Xin Ji) shooting, Lai Chi garden which nearby Mei Foo station. As a supporter of TVB drama for years and I went to their site like finally. I love Cantonese speaking, I love TVB drama and so I love Hong Kong.

Usually Hong Kong is meant as island of gourmet foods. But as it wasn't the main reason when I selecting Hong Kong as destination of first trip of the year, therefore I never tried much signature well-known foods like barbecue (chicken rice, cha siew etc), chee cheong fun, dim sum and so on. What I had is bought "yu dan" (curry fish balls) from road side stall, wantan noodle from road side stall and Tsui Wah restaurant, "boh loh bao" (pineapple bun) from Tsui Wah restaurant, eggtarts from normal bakery shop instead of famous one, and the signature Hong Kong milk tea. I like Hong Kong milk tea, I did take 2 cups of milk tea in every single meal. 

Append below are photos taken during that Hong Kong trip, all remain as original picture without any filter edited is just to keep them real for good reference. 

Amazing trip with Hong Kong and will be back there again soon. 

How to keep hair gentle smooth #Hair care solutions

A new trend of short hair has raised my attention on it. Among all of my blogger friends, they done hair cut from long hair to short hair and it's just for a new year 2016. I had think of it repeatedly, I keep a long hair for years, it never been short. And now, the hair stylist literally did not disappointed me, he got me a good hair style for this fabulous new year. 

Sizzling hot all year round in Singapore. In fact, women's hair is much difficult to be maintain as smooth without any damaged. With a good hair would brighten your days indeed. The way to tend and protect your hair isn't just based on a bottle of hair treatment cream. It is necessary to choose a suitable shampoo, hair treatment cream, "leave on" type hair conditional and a good hair dryer. And based on my own experiences, I was realized that almost every brand of shampoo/conditioner/treatment cream is good to use during first few times but became "no result" after that. In fact that 3 crucial matters caused it. 

1. Individual hair type.

2. Never formed a habit of blow drying the hair after shower. 

3. Do not use only 1 brand of hair shampoo and conditioner. Use two different brands of shampoo and conditioner to makes hair remain strong in nutrition adsorbability.  

Append below are the products for my own daily use. Used to get hair care products from any online store, especially refuse to use any been advertised in TV advertising film. Would prefer refer to real results from other users when I buying something from online store instead of those been advertised exaggeratedly in advertising film. 

The KAFEN brand shampoo and treatment cream. So far the best brand of hair care product I ever used. Purchased it from Malaysia online store, costed MYR180 and come as set (shampoo, treatment cream and conditioner oil). Aside to the mentioned conditional oil, it was been omitted from this post owing to I don't use it. Own preference, I always prefer to use conditional cream instead of oily product. This shampoo is exclusive for permed and colored hair. Commonly I would perm my hair and do hair color touch up always. When finished from washing hair after this shampoo (red color bottle), hair will be unsmooth owing to it is discharging the harmful chemical from hair. Therefore, to apply the relevant treatment cream (yellow color bottle) on hair is a must do. Concept of 2 in 1 to complete the hair wash. 

The KERASYS brand, oriental premium shampoo and conditioner. I have forgotten its price, should be around SGD60 for 2 bottles (shampoo plus conditioner), will be available to get from any Watson store. Different with KAFEN, this shampoo is mainly for normal hair type instead of specified perm/colored hair. 

This SBARK hair protein cream was recommended by my hair stylist. An economical yet efficient hair care product ever, costed MYR80. The mentioned "conditioner cream" above is to let readers to understand but it's actually considered as protein as hair needed. 

It comes as creamed type, a fingertip of it is enough for my short hair. As use twice a day, it is sufficient to use for more than 6 months long. Apply it on towel dried hair and hair will not be oily after used. Last but not least, blow drying your hair is a must do. 

Choose a good hair dryer, first important feature is the hair dryer comes with "cold and hot air". 

As hot air will dry a lot faster but make sure to keep moving the air dryer so it doesn't fry your hair. And hot air for blow drying does more damage to hair and removes moisture, we should blow drying hair with cold air if we aren't rushing time. The way I use when rushing time, is to use hot air to dry it more (about 40%) at the first, then turn to cold air after that. Blow drying your hair after applied hair care product will helps to increase its efficiencies. Leave your hair dry naturally after applied the hair cafe product is considered as never applied. I hope this post would be helpful for you to make your hairs become prettier and healthier, consistently do these to turn your damaged hair becomes gentle smooth.  

Relationship - Others shared

Boy, you started talking to a girl online. At first you thought nothing more. Then just friends.
You started talking day and night constantly. She made you smile.
You decide to meet each other. You instantly fell for her. Kept telling yourself, she's the one.
You carried on talking, met again and again. You became best friends.
One night, you decided to tell her how you felt. You waited and waited for a reply...
She replied, she said she feels she same.
You asked her to be yours. She types her reply, she said yes. You went to see her.
Couple months went by, you were still strong.
A year passed.
Arguments came. You always got through them.
Whenever you messed up, she always forgave you. And whenever she messed up, you did the same and forgave her.
But you started loosing feelings. Well at least that's what you thought.
She was starting to feel unwanted. But she didn't want to leave you, because she couldn't. She needs you.
You didn't leave her, because you couldn't bare to see her with anybody else.
She didn't know what to do. Cried most nights.
You got fed up, it was too much stress. You left her...
Months went by, you were happy as anything, a whole weight lifted from your shoulders.
Yet she was hurting.
After a while, somebody who made her happy.
But one night, you started to think... you miss her. But will never get her back. She is gone.
Now you are the one crying at night, knowing she belongs to somebody else. All that's left are memories.
You sat at home and you decide to text her. You wait for a reply. Days go by, she reads and doesn't reply.
Until one night, you get a phone call, it's from her. You answer... She is in tears. You ask whatsup, she tells you her and her boyfriends problems, so you help her out, you help them sort everything.
But deep down, you miss her like mad. Don't you? You lost the person you intended to keep, thoughts running through your mind, she is your world, your world in somebody else's arms.
You love her, don't you? You keep trying to tell yourself you don't care but really you do.


-- Shared by Relationship Goals, Facebook

The Fragrance #My perfume collections

There are many brands of perfume out there that mention to gives nice fragrance but in fact its fragrance is only lasts for a short time. I was given chance to share few brands of good perfume, things that I used to use. Spent on something not good is actually wasted though it cost you with a cheaper price. Perfume that I always look for is based on: 

1. Brand
2. Eau De Parfum (If possible)
3. Lasting hours
4. Suitable fragrance

Different single perfume to use in different occasion is a simple etiquette that woman should knows. There is three bottles of perfume followed me, to work (Versace Bright Crystal Absolu), leisure (Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne) and banquet (Chanel COCO Noir).

When choosing a perfume, first thing to consider is whether EDT or EDP. Therefore for two bottles of mine, they are EDP (Eau De Perfume), aside to Jo Malone is considered as cologne. EDP fragrance used to lasts longer. And there may has choices between EDT and EDP for same thing, just like the Chanel COCO Noir, either get the EDT or EDP but with different prices.

Chanel COCO Noir, embodies a black mystery that is intimate, made in France. Anyone should able to get it from Robinson, Parkson or Chanel sales counter which is certainly for perfume. Try not to get from some where else like other online seller or perfume shop. Price is SGD252.00 (100ml EDP). It lasts longest among all the perfume I used. Not only lasts a day, but fragrance will be remains on clothe for a long time or even months (after washed it). Have to take note that not all Chanel perfume are same, is only this COCO Noir. I don't know how long will the Chanel Number 9 lasts for, I didn't try it since it doesn't obtain my attention in the first place. And I would say COCO Noir is the first choice of Chanel perfume for women.

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu, the jewel fragrance, made in Italy. Anyone should able to get it from SASA, Sephora and Versace exclusive outlet. An affordable price for anyone unlike the Chanel COCO Noir, the price is SGD155.00 (90ml). It will not lasts as longer as COCO Noir does but still at least about 10 hours, fragrance will be remains on clothe about 1 to 2 days only (after washed). Literally is a simple yet suitable perfume to use during working day.

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne, the delicate sweetness of dewy bluebells suffused with lily of the valley and eglantine, and a luscious twist of persimmon, made in England. You will only able to get it from Jo Malone outlet. I don't really know the price in Singapore dollars owing to I got it at Hong Kong Airport DFS, cost HKD1160.00 and it's about SGD218.00 if converted currencies. It lasts shorter time among all of my perfume, about 8 hours. I would just use it during weekend, like when just going out for a movie, a meal etc. And it will NOT be remains on clothe after washed.

Last, share some fragrance tips to my readers. Do not only spray directly on clothe, but spray on your hairbrush and it will makes your hair smell wonderful. Some people will even spray a few squirts directly into shampoo or conditioner for an added fragrance smell. I hope you could get your own favourite perfume or found a suitable one after read my post.

The Connoisseur Concerto

Dessert is to a meal what a dress is to a woman.

This is for dessert lovers. Use an attractive picture as post cover, that attracts your click and view. I spent idle Sunday during last week. We get used to see a vast crowd at along the Orchard Road on every Sunday. I will try not to step into that place during weekend to avoid those clamour, loud harsh nearby Lucky Plaza building.

Last Sunday, I been at Changi Airport Terminal 3 with my fiancé, discovered it's a peaceful place to spend at. The serenity, seeing everybody was carrying suitcase for check in flight, it's with a delightful mood for vacation. Had a simply lunch and my fiancé brought me to this café. Isn't really a café, they have foods menu also. But mainly in coffee tea and cake dessert.

The Connoisseur Concerto, Changi Airport Terminal 3, arrival hall level. Short form: TCC.

That is after my lunch, we just think to get a place for a coffee and relax.

This café is just beside Terminal 3 arrival hall, even beside the luggage collection area. Is a good place to stay for a short while before boarding, after landed or waiting for someone to landed. Fiancé and I were saying that we will come for this again during our next trip before boarding, no matter day or night owing to they serve breakfast lunch and dinner.

The Oreo Con Panna, it's an art. Dark indulgence meets dark obsession when freshly brewed espresso unites with cream and oreo cookie crumble. I am oreo lover, is better if they serve it with macchiato instead of brewed espresso and espresso used to be with smaller cup.  

The Cocoa No.9, seriously I don't know why was it called number nine. Gaze at this dreamy chocolate mousse dome and give in to temptation as you plunge into the zesty passion fruit and lush mango filling hidden within. Too much chocolate mousse brings sweet and unctuous but passion fruit and mango bring slight sour to make taste it perfect.

For more information, click http://www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com/ 

Trust

With got this picture from somewhere and it's emotional stirring. Many thoughts are flooding in my mind. 

She has the key to save him and change their situation. Regardless of how they got in this predicament, she still holds the key. Now she could give him the key and "set him free" but she doesn't trust him. She thinks if he could get away by any means he would and leave her to die. But he wants to save her regardless of their situation. He will stretch himself far and thin in order to save her to have her to hold her. However he is powerless to change anything under his circumstance but he tried so much and unfortunately it will never be enough. Not enough to make her trust him and not enough to reach her. He would break his own chains if he could but he simply can't. And even though she is the one dying, she has to most power. She could save them both but she would die before she trust him. And he will eventually die without the key. 

Why do people trust only family instead of their beloved one. People thought there's no conflict in between family but this thoughts will never be "applied" on their spouse. Many- money, privacy, secrets. I'm definitely not the one with this mindset. Family love you inevitably, that's an inevitability in the basis of consanguinity but whereby beloved one will not do you any harm without a basis of consanguinity. This point deserves special emphasis.