Super Addictive Brownies - Dona's Recipe

ABBEY: This recipe was given to me by our friend Dona from the US of A. I was able to bake the cookies after a year :)

Follow the recipe specially when spacing the cookie dough on the baking sheet. The recipe will yield 30 chocolatey, delicious cookies.

Super Addictive Brownies - Dona's Recipe 

Super Addictive Brownies

WILL: Donna's cookies are so desirable. The aroma reminds me of chips ahoy on the 80's. The taste is not too sweet and the texture is chewy and perfect for any hot drinks. 

Abbey requested for the recipe and he baked it. Is it just the same? Well, it is ok. But the texture differs. Abbey's product is crumbly and the salt/sugar is not dissolved (which I love). 

Now I am waiting for next baking session of Abbey. 

Say Chiizu | Hokkaido Cheese Toast

ABBEY: Say ‘chiizu’ :) 

Hokkaido Cheese Toast offers these toasts at SGD 3.80 a piece. They recently opened their branch at Waterway Point and there we go. 

The toast is not that much big but filled with stretchy and chewy cheese. Be sure to eat it as soon as possible for maximum stretch. Also who wants a cold toast?

Say Chiizu | Hokkaido Cheese Toast
Waterway Point

Say Chiizu | Hokkaido Cheese Toast
Original Toast 

WILL: I saw Abbey's friend, Nitin, hit a like button to a post that shows a stretch of cheese! Abbey blurted out that it is supposedly his surprise for me for the next day. Ha! Blame Nitin! 

For brunch, we went to Waterway Point and bought the 'surprise' original toast. 

Astonished, this taste like mozzarella! Man! I can eat three of those in one sitting. It is quite pricey though. 

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Say Chiizu | Hokkaido Cheese Toast

(W) https://saychiizu.com

(H) 10am - 930pm

(A)83 Punggol Central Waterway Point # B1-K1 

(E)  info@saychiizu.com

Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery

ABBEY: Yey, another pastry shop at Waterway Point. They are giving away devil cheese buns on their opening day. 

A cheese bun costs SGD5.80 and we tried the original as well as the chocoloate. I prefer the former. It taste milky; like the powder type. I remember the days scooping a spoonful of milk and enjoy the milk powder. 

We also bought kissling for SGD8.80. Now that is I think expensive; not that buttery nor flaky. It will be left in the dust by Tiong Bahru Bakery’s. 

Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery
Cheese Bun Tiramisu

Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery
Cheese Bun Original

Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery
Kissling 

Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery
Waterway Point 

WILL: As usual Facebook is one of the culprit. Haha! I saw a post that they will be having a giveaway for for three days. Sad thing is that we do not have the time to queue. 

Solution? Abbey bought it when we have the time. Sad. Not free! 

The outer layer is quite hard/crisp but the inside is soft. Your brain will be eluded to eat more. The powdery substance that tapped over the side of buns brings back the taste of 'klim' in Philippines. I like the original than the Cheese Bun Tiramisu. 

Kissling? No.. no.. no.. 

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Guschlbauer Singapore | Austrian Bakery

(F) https://www.facebook.com/pg/GuschlbauerSG/

(H)10AM - 10PM

(A)83 Punggol Central #01-K16 Waterway Point 

(E)info@guschlbauer.com.sg

OMU - Japanese Omurice Restaurant Singapore at Suntec City Mall

ABBEY: The line is so long the first time we tried to eat at Omu. So we headed before the clock strikes noon. No queue. 

I ordered curry sauce omurice with chicken cutlets - lava style (yes the one where the runny scrambled egg flows to the plate once it’s cut). The curry sauce is thick and has lots of flavor. However the breading of chicken cutlets has a little burnt taste and the still can see the raw batter inside.

OMU - Japanese Omurice Restaurent Singapore
at Suntec City Mall

 OMU - Japanese Omurice Restaurent Singapore
Cream Sauce Omurice with Salmon, Spinach and Corn

OMU - Japanese Omurice Restaurent Singapore
Curry Sauce Omurice (Lava Style) with Chicken Cutlet

OMU - Japanese Omurice Restaurent Singapore
MENU

WILL: Omu is a big craze of 2017 and we are a year late. Apologies for that readers. We made a stop at Omu located at Suntec City. 

There are two choices. Ordinary and "Lava" Style. I chose the ordinary and Abbey got the other. The egg is creamy even it is not "Lava Style". My meal comes with (of course white sauce) cream sauce, spinach, salmon and corn. The sauce is delightfully rich. The salmon cooked with consistency. Half of this plate definitely will fill up your tummy! Yup, this is a heavy meal! 

Go at Omu Rice is always packed with diners on lunch and dinner. Be aware of the timing. :)

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OMU Rice Singapore 

(W)https://omusg.com

(H)1100 - 2200

(A)3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #01-301A/301B, Suntec City Mall

(T)9834 0079

Gourmet Tuyo Pasta

Ingredients:
1 garlic bulb, minced

1 8-ounce bottle dried herring in oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 pack of cherry tomatoes 

Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Heat the olive oil (from gourmet tuyo)in a sauté pan on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and for 2-3 minutes toss in the chili flakes. Raise the heat to high and add the cherry tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Mix your cook pasta inside the pan. 

Gustazo's Gourmet Tuyo Pasta

VERDICT 
ABBEY: Wow, this is another version of Wilma’s pasta: cooked pasta with gourmet tuyo and cherry tomatoes. This is delicious and easy to cook. 

I always go for a second serving; carb-overload. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Budae Jjigae (Army Stew) - Easy Recipe

Ingredients:

The ingredients listed are the ones for our version. It will vary from the usual budae jjiage.

Kimchi

Bee hoon (you can use noodles) - soaked in cold water

Rice cakes

Mushroom (thin slices)

Chilli pepper paste (put according to your spice level)

Onions (sliced into strips)

Tofu (1/2 inch think squares)

Squid balls

Kimchi juice

Cheese for toppings

In a pot, place the onions first. Then place tofu, squid balls, rice cakes, mushroom, bee hoon in heaps.

Put water, kimchi juice and chilli pepper paste.

Let the boiling begin and scoop in bowls.

You can also add spam or luncheon meat, or slices of pork.

Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

VERDICT
WILL: Abbey and I achieved another milestone financially and to celebrate that Abbey prepared Budae Jjigae as our dinner (because we miss the Budae Jjigae of Gangnam Wings). 

Abbey, made a simple and yet tummy-filling Korean Army Stew even the ingredients are not that much. 

The kimchi blended well with the soup and spiciness just gave another punch of flavour. Don't ever-ever skip rice cake on this meal! 

Happy eating.

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore

ABBEY: At Straits Kitchen was where Wilma’s company held their send off to her. The food choices here is great. They have Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisines. 

I got sushi and sashimi for starter. Then I indulged myself with tandoori chicken, satays, fish and shrimp. I don’t know what happened but I got full in short amount of time but it seems I haven’t eaten much. 

I tried their durian ice cream and I need to get the hang of it. All I can say is that I’m not a fan yet. 

This hotel restaurant is definitely recommended.

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Satay on the making

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Desserts

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Chicken and Duck

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Shrimps and Sauces

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Rejoice Container Services Pte Ltd

WILL: Rejoice threw a farewell party for me and it was celebrated at StaitsKitchen in Grand Hyatt Singapore. 

You will think, oh it is just a local food! Nothing's new! WRONG! This is higher level of hawker food! 

What I love the most? Their chilli crab! The spiciness is just enough to blow your tastebuds! Next, the laksa. Laksa's soup is thick! Oh my! If I can only bring 5 of those home! Hahaha. Then, the desserts are amazingly tasty. The coconut toppings on it and the sweetness makes me comeback and stuff it all in my mouth. Haha. Gluttony! And before I forgot, thank you for the unlimited mangosteen. Haha! My favorite fruit. 

If you have friends or business associates visiting Singapore, this is a must-dine buffet! 

Yummmmy! 

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StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) 

(W) http://www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/straitskitchen/

(P) Buffet Lunch

• SGD 56.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of five chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 29.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selected chilled juices
• Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
• Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Dinner Buffet

• SGD 66.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 36.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices
• Daily from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

For suppers after 9.15pm, guests may enjoy discounted prices on the buffet spread at the following rates:

• SGD 45.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 19.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices

(A) GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE,10 SCOTTS ROAD

(T) 65 6738 1234

Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila - Staycation

ABBEY: Marco Polo Ortigas is a 3-year old hotel and we checked in for our Hearts’ Day celebration. 

The staff warmly welcomed us. Our room is at 41st floor with king-sized bed and a bathtub. Yey, they have Nespresso for coffee. And we also got 3 ponkans/oranges for Chinese New Year. 

The room was clean, the sheets are soft as well as the pillows. We had a relaxing stay at their hotel.

Marco Polo Hotel

Ortigas Manila

WILL: I am not surprised that Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas received the Forbes 2017 and 2018 5-Star Award. Below are the reasons why:

1. Their staffs warmly and carefully attended to our needs. Like what? bottle of water, extra capsule for the Nespresso and tea, and additional tub salt.

2. Pool is tempered, it will be okay even if you swim after your dinner. 

3. Hotel service is right on time and on the right place when they fetched us after our Aiza and The CompanyY's concert. 

4. Their hotel rooms are dirt-free! The bed and pillows' softness fit my preference.

5. Bathtub and shower are spotless. I am not sure how the housekeepers do it? Amazing! 

6. Their public bathroom at pool area! OMG! It is like you are at an expensive salon. 

7. Their gym is awesome. No foul smell at all. 

8. There is Jollibee beside the hotel and it is 24hours open! Yahooo!!!

Rooms for improvement? Nah! Please be advised that you check the rates and fees on some travel booking sites. In our case, it is cheaper to have booking directly with them. We got the room for Php6,380.40 (without breakfast) per room and the hotel service from Greenhills back to Marco Polo is Php690.00/one way.

Totally and highly recommended for business and staycation needs!

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Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

(W)www.marcopolohotels.com

(A)1600 Meralco Ave, San Antonio, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila, Philippines

(T)+63 2 720 7777

(E)resv.mnl@marcopolohotels.com

Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - Golden Village Paya Lebar

ABBEY: I know this is a late post and maybe a lot of people already watched it as we only saw the movie after our two-week vacation.

The movie showed less skin compared to the first two which is ok. It focused on the married life of the couple until the building of their family. 

Good thing to point out though that even you have the riches in the world, it doesn’t give you or guarantee you to have a child specially if you don’t want to :)

I’m also wondering how hard can it be to lock up your ‘stalker’ when you can have the means plus the fact that you already knew who your enemy is. 

Anyways, all’s well that ends well.

Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - Golden Village Paya Lebar

WILL: I never thought that we can see the 50 Shades Freed in big screen. Well, behold, 50 Shades is still "Now Showing" at some cinemas in Singapore after 2 weeks from its release date. 

So what can I say? The movie is about the newlywed Mr and Mrs Grey. How they handle their relationship when the shadow of past came to haunt them. 

As usual, they resolved the issues and leave happily ever after as a family.

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Golden Village Paya Lebar

(W) https://www.gv.com.sg

(A)SingPost Centre, #03-107, 10 Eunos Rd 8

(T)6653 8100