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ABBEY: After more than 13 km of walk and almost all the shops are close we found our dinner served at Rong Hua Bak Kut Teh. I have a bowl of lean meat. The soup is peppery and hot which is perfect for my rice and youtiao.  My energy got replenished after three bowls of the soup. I ate the meat later. I just enjoyed the rich pork broth. WILL:  After a long walk from Punggol Waterway to Rower’s Bay, Abbey, Chat and I rewarded ourselves with a steaming hot bak kut teh (pork soup) of RongHua at WaterwayPoint.   We were surprised that this is better than the well-known bak kut tehs! What do I mean better? The soup is more tasty, the pepper really kicked-in, and the pork chunks are tender and  meatier.  RongHua Bak Kut Teh is definitely recommendable.  *** Rong Hua Bak Kut Teh (W)  http://www.ronghua.com.sg (H) 1030am to 10pm (A)  83 Punggol Central, #B1-23 Waterway Point, Singapore 828761 (T)  6385 8765

ABBEY: Wilma was so excited when she saw the ad of Beard Papa offering durian fillings on their puffs. She bought the original and durian. We both took one puff and she told that it’s not worth it pertaining to the durian hype as the durian taste is lacking. Turned out to be that I got the durian puff. The flavor, taste and smell is strong. Maybe in the future I’ll be friends with durian. We exchanged and she liked it. The cream is subtly sweet and the puff is flaky like croissant. Beard Papa: World's Best Cream Puffs WILL:  I am quite shocked that we do not have Beard Papa’s review! Unbelievable that we missed it out! Oh darn!   Of all the cream puffs, Beard Papa is my favourite. It has its somewhat crusty/crunchy bite and soft linings of bread inside. The custard is not too sweet and not that bland. The mixture is just right. Love them more when they introduced the Durian Flavour Filling! It is indeed yummy.  Do not settle for less. Go ahead and trea...

ABBEY: Famous Amos introduced cookie ice cream for Mother’s Day 2019. It is Wife’s day for me and Wilma. A cup costs SGD 3.80. It taste like ChocNut candy we have in Philippines. What they did is mix their cookies with vanilla ice cream. Voila! A cold treat to beat the summer heat. Famous Amos Cookie Ice Cream WILL:  There are ice creams and there’s Cookie Ice Cream of Famous Amos! This is in a limited number so get yours now!   Oh ok. You want to know my takes on this. It is creamier than your ordinary ice cream and it has cookies from your favourite Famous Amos! Do I still need to talk about more on this? Haha!  If you love Famous Amos, try their ice cream! Oh! It is quite pricey for a small cup! But why fret? Treat yourself! You deserve it!  *** Famous Amos Cookie Ice Cream (W) https://famous-amos.com.sg

ABBEY: I met these vegetarian balls when we ordered on one of the Middle Eastern-restaurant at Clarke Quay. It made to the list of our weekly menu. Preparation will take time more than cooking. But all worth it. Ingredients: 1 cup of dried chickpeas (soaked for 24 hours) 1 cup fresh parsley  1 cup fresh cilantro or coriander 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp lemon juice Salt and Cayenne pepper to taste Pita bread Sautéd onions Yogurt sauce 200 ml yogurt 1 clove garlic (minced) Salt and pepper Toast coriander and cumin seeds and grind it. Mix all the remaining falafel ingredients in a food processor and have it to almost a paste. The texture will really depend on you if you want it chunky or not. Put the mixture in the fridge for about an hour. While waiting, mix all the ingredients for yogurt sauce and put in fridge. Make falafel balls and fry them. You can also shape them as cakes. ...

ABBEY: We wanted our families to be on a trip to unwind and relax. Enter MorongStar Hotel and Resort; a 3-4-hour travel from Manila. A 2D/1N stay for 2 rooms is Php 30,500. It can accommodate up to 18 persons and has its own toilet and bath. The resort offers basic needs for your stay: bed with clean sheets, towels and toiletries. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water is not included but can be purchased on their shop. The features of the resort include recreational (pool table, table tennis, basketball) and water (flying fish, banana boat, kayak) sports, zipline and swimming pools.  Our package covered all our foods. And their food is delicious. It is free flow but as per order. This is to avoid wastage. You will be charged Php 100 per 100 grams of leftover. I enjoyed calderetang baka and fried chicken. Their version of macaroni spaghetti reminds me of the same taste from my school cafeteria. The resort doesn’t have a white sand beach but has a fine texture. I hope t...

ABBEY: After a relaxing massage, we fill our tummy with food from Denny’s. We sat on a booth just like in a diner.  I ordered one of their classic items:  Denny’s fried chicken. It comes with three pieces of chicken, steamed rice and gravy. The chicken were on the burnt side but they were crispy. The meat is moist though. Have chicken, rice and gravy on every spoonful for complete flavor. Denny’s TriNoma Spicy Sriracha Burger Denny’s TriNoma MENU Denny’s TriNoma MENU Denny’s Fried Chicken WILL:  I am craving for a good beef burger after our massage and found Dennys along TriNoma’s rooftop garden.   The beef patty is shockingly flavourful and juicy. The distinctive milky taste of it burst in every bite! I asked Abbey to try it for him to confirm my delight on that meal! Hehe. It is not that spicy.  A nice place to bring along your date for a fancy and restaurant grade fastfood meal. *** Denny's Trinoma (W)...

ABBEY: When I was working in Makati, I always admire the fountain facade of The Peninsula Manila. And promised to myself to have a night stay there someday. And it happened but there’s no water now in the fountain. No lights either. Upon checking in, we were led to our room. We got a tub, yey.  And as anniversary gift, we got wine and cheese. Then Personal Touch really proved their name. They put an arch of balloons over the bed, a heart shape made of chocolate gold coins with small messages and a bouquet of blue rose pastillas. All these were Wilma’s plan and I was surprised. After a shower with fragrant toiletries we soaked in the tub. Maybe that’s why I slept so well not to mention  the clean sheets and soft pillows. We flexed our muscles at their gym. Spent 15 minutes in treadmill and the rest for chest, abs and triceps. That’s the first time I got a spotter. We replenished our energy at the buffet. I liked the crunchy daing na bangus and vigan longganisa, d...

ABBEY: By this time all the spoilers were already out. We watched Avengers:Endgame in IMAX 3D and it was superb.  I rooted for the Avengers to triumph over Thanos and they did but without casualties like Mr. Tony Stark for one. He was the one who wants to move on after he got the chance to come back to Earth. Maybe he had the “itch” after Antman’s pitch of time machine. Also I don’t know why after all the strength that Captain Marvel showed she got so weak just from a throw from Thanos. Where have all the power gone?  Both Ironman and Black Widow wanted the event to be reversed and both of them didn’t see the fruits of their labor. At last Captain America got to marry the girl of his dreams. I thought he liked Bucky more than her. Haha.  Maybe the lesson is don’t mess with time and just move on. Avengers: Endgame WILL:  I did not like the fact that the EndGame story resorted to a time machine? What the!   Time machine or going back to histor...

ABBEY: With so much stress and pressure from our last apartment project, we booked for a massage at The Spa (Trinoma) for me, Wilma and Ate Sol.  I chose Aromatherapy (lavender oil) Swedish massage. I washed before the session and had a cup of ginger tea. My masseur hit all the right spots that I want to feel relaxed and I even slept. It was so good when I heard my back crack as well as my neck. I felt I was more “aligned” after the massage.  I had two more ginger tea and I’m done. The Spa Wellness at TriNoma Massage Area The Spa Wellness at TriNoma Ladies Area The Spa Wellness at TriNoma Shower Area WILL:  We put a lot of stress on my sister’s shoulders and for her to relax, Abbey and I went to The Spa for some muscle kneading!   The Spa is one of somewhat a luxury spa in Manila. We booked at their TriNoma branch, Ate Sol and I requested for a deep tissue massage.  Upon getting inside the place, you can feel its serenity. Th...

ABBEY: So much to be thankful for. That’s why we decided to catch up with our friends over lunch at Royal Palm @ Orchid Country Club. They have Western, Indian, and Asian dishes. They had me at tandoori chicken. I really love those specially with mint chutney, briyani rice, naan or pita bread. The chicken shawarma tasted a bit different as they put sweet-chili sauce on it. I also liked their first batch of baked fish with tomato. They were crunchy and firm. Coffee, tea and softdrinks are in free flow. For dessert, you can have brownies, cheesecakes, kuehs and hot dessert. All of these are for SGD 24.90 per person when you purchase Fave.  Royal Palm Restaurant's Lunch Buffet @ Orchid Country Club Outdoor Vibes  Royal Palm Restaurant's Lunch Buffet @ Orchid Country Club Indian Station  Royal Palm Restaurant's Lunch Buffet @ Orchid Country Club Puffs and Rolls Station WILL:  We booked 2 restaurants but the price was hiked-up due to Easter ...

ABBEY: After Wilma’s beauty treatments, it’s time to have our lunch. We had it at Collin’s (Cineleisure Orchard). The place is cozy; it also has booths like in diners.  I had their Signature Crispy Chicken Cutlet that comes with fries, coleslaw, buttered corn, mesclun salad, and garlic and cheese sauce. The salad dressing has a hint of orange as it was tangy and sweet while the corn is soft and juicy. The main item didn’t disappoint. It was crispy, moist and no bones. All you have to do is cut it to bite-size pieces and enjoy. All this for 15 SGD+. With all the flavors, it’s a good thing they serve fruit-infused cold water as well as warm. COLLIN'S® Restaurant at Cineleisure Signature Roasted BBQ Sauce Pork Ribs (1/2) Slab COLLIN'S® Restaurant at Cineleisure MENU COLLIN'S® Restaurant at Cineleisure Signature Crispy Chicken Cutlet  WILL:  Abbey is not yet finished with his April’s Dine-Out plan. After my hair removal sessions, we went to Collin’s Gril...

1 can of Spicy Tuna 2 medium size onion  4 medim size tomato Sour cream  6 prata  Sauté the onions using the oil from canned tuna. After 5 mins toss in the tuna and let it simmer for 15mins.  Cook the prata as per label’s instruction.  Lay the prata on your plate, put the cooked tuna on it together with the fresh tomato and sour cream. Roll!  Enjoy!  Tuna Prata Roll VERDICT ABBEY : I keep on thinking what tuna prata roll looks like. Wilma cooked it. Oh, it’s a roll or you could say a wrap. Quick to whip up and flavorful. The mix of tuna, tomatoes, and sour cream is superb.

30-Day Gratitude Challenge April 1 ABBEY: Thanks for this challenge to give emphasis on how we should be grateful for all the blessings we receive everyday. WILL:   Thank you for the Rainy Monday!   April 2 ABBEY: Thanks for being able to wake up early, I’m able to jog in the park and arrived at workplace 30mins ahead of the time.  Got to indulge in the nasi lemak version of IKEA with chicken chop. WILL:   Thank you for a good seat and a quiet MRT ride.   April 3 ABBEY: Thanks for the confirmation of Wilma. The months of hardwork paid off. WILL:  Job confirmation. Thank youu!!!   April 4 ABBEY:  Able to progress the migration of our documents to new site. WILL:  I have an understanding husband.   April 5 ABBEY:  Thanks for the red flag that was tagged to our team to further improve our process for our service.  Thanks that I found the style of bouquet that I’ll give Wilma for our we...