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ABBEY:  I'm excited to see what iLight 2017 has to offer so we headed to Marina Bay and check it. We were able to see the following light installations: Ocean Pavilion - made up of repurposed water bottles with LED lights. Home - house frame traced by lights. Light Network - abstract flow of light that resembles a network. Moonflower - artificial flowers being lit up by solar cells in its center. Northern Lights - strings of LED light in tubes that mimics the Aurora Borealis The festival also offers gastronomical treats for the guests. At Gastrobeats, enjoy and indulge in delicious foods while being entertained by live performances. I got Street Food Circus' fish and chips with butterscotch beer sauce. The queue for this is so long. I hope they can improve their service to cater more customers and deliver their food items faster. To the owner of Street Food Circus : It doesn't make sense to let the staff wear a tube top and lifting it up every a couple of s...

ABBEY: I saw ads of Shell:Make the Future in YouTube and I told Wilma for us to go there. It was held in Changi Exhibition Centre from May 16-19. We registered for the event and we hopped on to the free shuttle bus near Expo MRT station.  We were given our ids and all throughout the exhibition you can show support to the ideas by scanning your QR code. Maybe the idea that have the most support will be materialized first. Some of the ways to generate or produce energy is through the wind in highways, or through the panels in the road by harnessing kinetic energy, and by help of gravity.  It is a mind-opening experience. They also have games like car race using salt water-powered toy cars, making your engine fuel-efficient by collecting the right ingredients, and challenging a wind machine. Food and drinks are available in the venue. Eco-marathon (race cars made by universities around the world) competition was also running in parallel with Make the Future event. ...

Ingredients: Cooked rice Capsicum (cubed) Mushroom (sauted and cubed) Eggs For the fried rice, you can put whatever you have in mind; be it pork, sausage, chicken, beef slices. You can put as much as you want. In a pan, stir fry the capsicums, then mix with mushroom then rice. Put salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Beat two eggs. Put a little oil in a non-stick pan and make sure to cover the pan. Stove is at low heat. Before putting the eggs, wipe the oil until only thin layer is there. Put the eggs. Turn of the stove. The remaining heat will cook the eggs. Mold the rice by using a bowl. Place it on the plate and cover it with the egg and serve. Enjoy. VERDICT WILL:  Abbey advised me to free-up one slot for our weekly menu. So be it. On his off-day, he surprised me with a rice omelette.   Gosh! The rice is no ordinary and the egg blends perfectly with it.  Thanks Abbey for this spiced-up rice omelette!

ABBEY: Another night of farewell for Wilma's colleagues so another dinner was setup. I am a self-proclaimed  "adopted" son of Rejoice so I came as my wife's tag-along. It was in The Egde at Pan-Pacific Hotel. One pax is at 83SGD.  The ambiance got a homey-feel.  I indulged in sashimi, sushi, Korean food like bibimbap and spicy rice cake. Their bak kut teh has bitter after taste though.  What I like the most is their grill station. Pick from pork chops, shrimp, and sausages. Only salt and pepper on the grill but you can put sauce like ketchup, soy and vinegar, and mustard. Don't forget your wooden stick to place your order.   They also have laksa, baked cray fish and pasta. No chicken tandoor when we dined; sad.  The staff is fast to clean up the plates, so fast that Wilma's office mate was almost shock when her plate vanished in an instant even she is still eating.   I got a scoop of salted caramel ice cream on a cone and piece...

ABBEY: We visited CaffeBene at VivoCity for light snack. But come to their store, I noticed that they are serving an All Day Dining Menu which consist of pasta, bento, salad, wraps, and toasts.  I tried their Soy Chicken Bento for $10.90 an order. The chicken comes with a cup of brown rice and broccoli. The vegetable is crisp and not overcooked. The chicken went well with the rice. Not too sweet or salty. But I hope they put more serving on the plate :) We haven't tried the bingsu as we know we're not able to finish it when we saw the cup. Caffebene Singapore's Caramel Gagouma Cake  Caffebene Singapore's Japchae Our Receipt at Caffebene Singapore Caffebene Singapore's Soy Chicken Bento WILL:  Abbey and I decided to go to iLight, but the problem is it is too early. So we decided to drop by at VivoCity for some snacks.  We supposedly going for hamburgers but I remembered that there is a Korean Cafe that we haven't tried. Just in fron...

ABBEY: My wife was away from a couple of days so when she returned, I admit that I really missed her. So to make up for lost time, we spent a dinner date at Big Fish, Small Fish (10 Tebing Lane ; Riviera LRT nearest).  It is a restaurant built in a cargo container. It got alfresco dining and 3-4 tables indoors. Be there early or wait for 30-45 minutes to have your meal ready. That's what happened to us. Don't fret though, you can enjoy the the nature within the Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk and occasional "airshow" of the flying machines from Selatar.  I got Salmon, one of their mains, for 12.9SGD. I can tell you that its worth the wait. The batter is crispy but the salmon is moist and delicious. It comes with a serving of thinly-sliced potato chips. Dip the chips into salted egg, then you have an Irvin chips-killer :) They also have mayo, chili sauce and cheese.  Clean as you go for other customers. I hope they can serve faster so they can cater more custo...

ABBEY: This is new concept of dining we went into at  Javier’s Rotisserie & Salad Bar  located at Suntec City Mall (B1-128/129). We were warmly welcomed and assisted by Andrew. Choose one of the main entries and you can have all you want in their salad bar.  Don't be fooled by the size of their plate. Fill it up and you'll get full. Their salad bar has lettuce, tomatoes, chops of corn on cobs, potato wedges, nachos, mac and cheese and many more. For 2.80SGD you can have free flow of drinks. Please make coffee and sodas be both included in a single payment.  I got a quarter of a chicken for 12.90SGD. But it seems like half as I had difficulty finishing it due to the side dishes which almost become the main meal :) The place has a touch of almost green/yellow-green and white colors. They also have baked rice, lasagna, roast beef and poached salmon. Javier's Rotisserie & Salad Bar - Menu  Javier's Rotisserie & Salad Bar - Complimentary for...

ABBEY: We were at Plaza Singapura and wanting to have a late dinner. Then we found Kai Sushi. The place were packed so we sat on the bar across grill.  I got Tori Seiro in a wooden box. It was delicious: soft, newly cooked rice with teriyaki sauce topped with chicken. You need to finish it fast else the sauce will be absorbed by the wood.  It came with a miso soup and chawanmushi (egg custard) for 15.80SGD. Kai Sushi & Robatayaki - Menu Kai Sushi & Robatayaki -   Menu Kai Sushi & Robatayaki -   Salmon Maki Kai Sushi & Robatayaki -   Tori Seiro Set WILL:   Abbey treated me a dinner after we donated blood at Red Cross's Bloodbank at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station . We paved our way to Plaza Singapura and only Kai Sushi and Robatayaki got our attention. Luckily, there two available seats at the bar and we instantly grabbed that opportunity.   I am half-full that time because we ate some snack...

ABBEY: We wanted to watch Fifty Shades Darker in comfort :) So Wilma booked tickets for Platinum Movie Suites at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. Wow.  The experience is great. The seat is soft as well as the blanket (more or like a quilt as it is thick).  And the table is movable so I can still munch on my snack while still leaned back. Yes, snacks are provided. I had the Signature Chicken Platter. But you need to pay extra for the drinks. I hope it will be included in the future offers also. WILL:  Almost all of the establishment is offering a Valentine's Specials and of course couples are ready to splurge on this kind of occasion and that is the reason why some took advantage and hiked-up their price but not Cathay's Platinum Movie Suites.   On its regular price of $28 they giveaway a free food platter. I ordered Vegetarian Delight which comprised of Samosa, Spring Rolls and Potato Wedges. What I love the most is their samosa.  Thanks Cathay's P...

ABBEY: This is the second installment of 50 Shades series.  Mr. Grey wants Anastasia back. And he did everything in his power to reach his goal. The moves were suave; giving lavish gifts, buying the company she's working on, dressing her with designer clothes. All is well until his past haunted him. One of his past (submissive) went rouge. But Mr. Grey and rich as he is, it was taken care off.  The "steamy" scenes were wilder than the first one: from the shower, to the red room and to the childhood bedroom of Christian. But I just can't imagine how the other elevator passengers didn't take notice of what's happening at the back :) Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Platinum Movie Suites Online Ticket WILL:  I am frustrated with the first batch of 50 Shades Trilogy and I am so confused why I made a decision to watch the second movie.  Well, I can't blame myself, I am blushing whenever Christian Grey make something to their "un-vanilla" relat...

ABBEY: It is ok to splurge on something fancy from time to time. So I booked a reservation for me and Wilma to attend Colony Valentine's Day Dinner at Ritz-Carlton Millenia.  It is an international buffet compose of Western, Japanese, Chinese, Indian and local cuisines. Couples were able to strike a pose on the photo booth and created personal love notes for their loved ones.   Each lady received a big bulb of red rose and the pair enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2006.  This gave the ordinary buffet a romantic feel. I had sushi and slices of salmon.  Then I also tasted tomahawk beef (soft and tender), chicken and mutton satay (their mutton satay meat is very soft). For Indian food, I indulged in butter chicken, papaddum, briyani rice and chicken tandoor.  I also had a plate of red sauce pasta and dumplings.  The dinner started at 7PM and lasted for 3.5 hours. Prepayment of 108SGD per adult is required. Great food and ...

ABBEY: We went for our pre-Hearts' day date here at Spuds and Aprons (Faber Peak).  It was a lunch date. I was craving for laksa and good thing the menu is composed of local dishes. My eyes gleamed at the site of laksa though it is the dry-type, it is full of flavor; the spiciness and creaminess of coconut milk.  Then I indulged in bite-sized samosas and spring rolls. I also had a couple plates of Hainanese chicken rice; each with different sauce like chili, soy sauce and ginger.  They also have prawns, vegetables and steamed fish (the texture is almost like a pulp). The ambiance is great. It is on a high place with trees and good view of Sentosa and Harbourfront.  Don't forget to sound the Bell of Happiness. Lunch buffet is from noon to 2:30PM. Spuds & Aprons' Menu is inside of this video.  WILL:  So it is "Love" Month and everybody is going crazy what to do or what to give to their love ones. I am planning 2 dates for me and A...

ABBEY: Wilma really likes frozen yogurt. But our regular go-to stores for it were closed in the celebration of Chinese New Year holiday. When she told me that we will be having dinner at City Square Mall, I immediately checked if there are shops serving frozen yogurt.  Lo and behold, it is located at the second storey (02-K14) of the mall and its name is Milk and Honey - Artisan Yogurt and Dessert Bar. I got her Cara-bana (6.80SGD for Moyen size). Toppings were the same as with other shops but yogurt is creamier and smoother. And that is a plus for me. WILL:  Not all malls are offering Llaollao and not all day everyday they are open. And I am delighted to know that my husband researched about City Square Mall and where I can get a fix frozen yogurt and his caffeine.  We dined at Milk and Honey. Their location is few steps away from Decathlon and nice spot for sightseeing the other mall goers.  One spoon and my eyes went bigger. Milk and Honey's frozen y...