So it's CA (Continual Assessment) season for my son aka HoroBoy and since it's PSLE Oral exam for the P6ers today and tomorrow, all the P1-5 kids are home. However, HoroBoy has e-learning, which is essentially tutorials and assignments to be done via the online learning facility. Hence, he's forbidden from eating out today and I've agreed to get him something nice for lunch.
I should mention the fact that HoroBoy is supposed to be on a diet (ya IKR! So skinny still need to diet. Can die!) due to his upcoming TKD competitions.
He has to maintain under 34kg for this weekend (23/8)'s competition and go under 33kg for the National's happening in September. He's currently 33.3kg so from now till September, he needs to lose another 400g (damn sian, no fried food)
Anyway, back to the main point of my post. I was out buying lunch after an appointment and decided to swing by Bedok Simpang cos I read somewhere that they've revamped the former food centre.
I was specifically looking for the stall "Uncle Chicken Rice". The owners are descendants of the former Sin Kee who operated from Margaret Drive. After relocating to various places, they've congregated once again and are now in Bedok Simpang.
Decided to go for their most basic Hainanese Chicken Rice to try the quality.
Doesn't look that wild but I like that the chicken is tender and juicy.
Also ordered the Lou Ding Set for HoroBoy cos I promised him something nice.
Soy chicken, mustard greens, boiled egg with ramen noodles. HoroBoy says that "it's okay." He likes the chicken and egg and would rather have it with rice. He likened the noodles to instant noodles without the MSG. 😅
So conclusion of the food is that it's probably a 7 out of 10. Nice enough but not spectacular.
I would however like to go back there one evening, perhaps with Horo and some friends to makan and chill out.
Rather fancy the quaint and somewhat eclectic decor that has injected a new lease of life in the former food centre, transforming it into a "hipper" food enclave. Given that on the ground level, it's hot with crowd and heat from the weather and the cooking from all the restaurants, this second level food enclave is spared the heat and noise (at least whilst I was there). It was bright, airy and breezy (probably from the fans but who cares) and the aesthetic presentation more than soothes any frazzled nerves.
A pie shop and the next one serves some western cuisine which I did not bother to check out cos I had to rush home.
The drinks stall. So pretty looking. Must go order there some time.
And much, much more. If you happen to be there, do leave a comment in this post and let me know what you had, recommendations and comments about the place too.
OVERHEARDCharacter 1: young kindergarten boy
Character 2: mom of the boyBoy: I love shoes you know
Mom: Ya me too
Boy: But I like boy shoes
Mom: I like boy shoes too. But I am luckier than you. I can wear boy shoes and I can also wear girl shoes
Boy: Not fair :(
It's great being a woman :D
~.~I know I am a late bloomer but I have seriously only recently discovered the fun of wearing define lenses. So I tried one box out a few months ago and today, I splurged on 6 boxes from an optical shop in Tiong Bahru Plaza.
Bought these FreshLook Illuminate from Tiong Bahru Plaza
Do my peepers look Illuminated?~.~
I am not Cantonese but I do love soups. Chinese soups to be exact. As a result of my love for soups, I am constantly on the quest for Chinese soup recipes so I can make authentic Chinese soups. Today, I woke up and felt a craving for my all time favourite - Lotus Root with Red Dates and Spare Ribs Soup.
Ingredients:. Lotus root
. Red dates
. Spare pork ribs
. Wolfberries
Method:. wash, peel and cut lotus root into 0.5 cm slices
. soak wolfberries in some water
. blanch pork ribs with hot water to remove excess fat/coagulated blood/smell
. all ingredients into pot and add 1.5litres hot water
. boil soup till it bubbles then turn to low heat to continue cooking for about 30 to 45 minutes (depends how thick you want your soup)
. add dash of salt and pepper to taste if you like (personally, i prefer no additives)
. when done, turn heat off and drain wolfberries from water before adding to soup
. soup is ready to serve
My home-made Lotus Root with Red Date and Spare Ribs Soup
Made Sweet and Sour Chicken to go with steamed rice, boiled Phuay Leng and of course the soup
