Simplest Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

6 large portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed
2 tablespoons vinegar 
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 onions, chopped
fresh herbs 
6 slightly toased toasted buns
6 slices of cheddar cheese

Put a little amount of salt in mushroom and let it sit for 15 minutes. 
Combine garlic, shallot, vinegar, olive oil and a liberal pinch each of sea salt & black pepper. 
Saute the chopped onions until transculent and caramelizing. Set aside. Use the same pan to fry the musroom. 
Fry the mushroom using a little amount of olive oil, while frying, brush on the combined sauce. Fry for 7-10 minutes each side.

Serve hot. 

VEDRICT:
ABBEY: First time we ate this is at Handmade Burger. So we thought of having this cooked at home. 

Wilma showed again her cooking skills. It was delicious. The texture of mushroom mimics the meat. We sandwiched it on burger buns with slices of cheese. Best to eat them hot.

National Gallery Singapore - Reframing Modernism

ABBEY: At last we set foot at National Gallery Singapore during their Open House last June. This is our sidetrack before we go to the Piano Festival at Victoria Concert Hall. 

We were given a pair of tickets for the DBS Singapore gallery which showcases Art in Singapore since the 19th century. In UOB Southeast Asia Art Gallery, I'm very proud to see Pinoy masterpieces from the likes of Hidalgo and Amorsolo. 

It was a joyous moment. I'm able to see the real thing not only in books.

Supreme Court Holding Area 

WILL: National Gallery of Singapore open its door for free to awe its visitors. 

Our jaw dropped when we saw the masterpieces of well-known artists of our lifetime. I am stunned to see the paintings from the Philippines. Abbey can easily pin-point what is made by Filipinos. I am glad to see some of the works by Juan Luna. One of Philippines' National Hero. 

Bad thing is we are out time to check-out Pablo Picasso obra! 

Thanks National Gallery for this opportunity! This is once in a lifetime experience. :)

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National Gallery Singapore

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Simple Recipe of Tuna Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

8 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic clove, finely chopped
8 chopped regular tomatoes 
500g pkt pasta (of your choice) 
2 cans of tuna, drained
handful of basil leaves
20 pcs cherry tomatoes (cut into half)

Heat the olive oil in a pan. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in the garlic, then after few minutes add in the tuna. Throw in the regular size tomatoes. Bring to the boil. Give it a good stir, simmer for 5 minutes.

Add your cooked pasta in the sauce and add on the basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper. 

Simple and Yummy Pasta

VERDICT
ABBEY: Another kitchen skill was shown here. This very simple and easy to do but elegant. Aledente pasta, olive oil, tuna chucks, cherry tomatoes, and basil; there you have an aromatic and healthy dinner. 

Thanks Chef Wilma. Can we try spicy tuna next time?