I have always wonder why the Wu Xiang Guan Chang 五香灌肠 comes in pink colour ? Out of curiosity I ask Mr Sue who operates the Wu Xiang Xia Bing Food Outlet at Hong Lim Food Centre & was granted his permission to film the whole process for your viewing pleasure !
Monday, January 30, 2012
人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year Potluck Dinner Cum 60th Birthday Bash for Stanley (II)
Here's my nephew Joel giving Stanley my BIL his personal rendition of "Happy Birthday to You !"
人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year Potluck Dinner Cum 60th Birthday Bash for Stanley (I)
If you follow my diary in http://pagesfromdiaryofriverjordan.blogspot.com you'd realise that I have two BIL whose Birthdays are one day apart, just like my Mum & my MIL.....spooky !
Stanley who is my BIL from Grouch Two's side has his coming 31 Jan Birthday this Tuesday. So to celebrate this very special occasion I called for a potluck gathering at Grouch Two & Stanley's home sweet home at Sembawang on Sunday 29Jan 2012. This day happens to be the 人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year - so the occasion became 人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year Potluck Dinner Cum Birthday Bash for Stanley.
Check out the sumptuous spread which I filmed for you to feast your eyes !
Stanley who is my BIL from Grouch Two's side has his coming 31 Jan Birthday this Tuesday. So to celebrate this very special occasion I called for a potluck gathering at Grouch Two & Stanley's home sweet home at Sembawang on Sunday 29Jan 2012. This day happens to be the 人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year - so the occasion became 人日 7th Day of the Chinese New Year Potluck Dinner Cum Birthday Bash for Stanley.
Check out the sumptuous spread which I filmed for you to feast your eyes !
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Farrer Primary School Reunion for Class of 1975 - 1980
It seems like just yesterday that the Graduating Class of 1980 of Farrer Primary School just bid their farewell, and then after a cool 31 years we were united again at our Varsity Court Function Room.
Evelyn Wee, married to Eng Ngee, both from the same class catered Muslim food from one of her friends, and I must say the spread is very tantalising !
Evelyn Wee, married to Eng Ngee, both from the same class catered Muslim food from one of her friends, and I must say the spread is very tantalising !
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Delicious Seafood Fried Rice
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Melt in your mouth Beef Rendang
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Appetising Fried Sweet & Sour Fish
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Sambal Fried Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)
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Fried Bee Hoon
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Cooking up a storm for Chinese New Year Reunion 2012 !
Bob had brought me to the market on Sat morning 22 Jan 2011 to collect the Choo Chiang Food Stall's famous Roast Pork & Char Siew, each 0.5kg. Then I had to buy the braised duck from my favourite duck stall at the Chong Pang market.
After gettting my final purchase, it's heading off for home to prepare for Sunday's reunion dinner.
Thought it better to use Ziplog bags to bag & marinate the meats so I had Bob drop me off at Giant's Supermarket to buy some medium & large size Ziplog bags.
Spent the whole day of Sunday 23 Jan 2011 preparing the Reunion Dinner at my kitchen. Thawed the fish, chicken, scallop, prawns in their original bags, immersed in a basin of tap water.
Marinated the chicken using : Hong Cao Lu 红糙露, sesame seed oil, Shao Xing Hua Diao Jiu (Shao Xing Rice Wine ) 绍兴花雕酒, a fresh egg, a tablespoon of Marmite, placed the chicken pieces into a Ziplog bag & into the fridge it goes.
For the Scallops : I use just the Hong Chau Lu 红糙露, Shao Xing Hua Diao Jiu (Shao Xing Rice Wine ) 绍兴花雕酒.
For the prawns : I use Hong Chau Lu 红糙露, Shao Xing Hua Diao Jiu (Shao Xing Rice Wine ) 绍兴花雕酒.
For the fish : I use Hong Chau Lu 红糙露, Shao Xing Hua Diao Jiu 绍兴花雕酒.
Meanwhile about an hour before we set off for my MIL's home, I steam the braised duck on low fire for 1 hour so that the meat will turn out tender & succulent.
Feast your eyes on my Reunion Dinner Spread :
It is a must for all Chinese families to have fish every REunion Dinner table as fish signifies abundance every year 年年有鱼 （余）
Steam Garoupa with leek, onion, carrots, garlic, fresh ginger
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Usually Prawns are served as they signify a year of laughter & cheer 嘿哈 （虾） 大笑
Stir fry prawns with leek shoots
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Leeks 笋 are also served as their pronounciation in Chinese means : << year running smoothly = 顺顺利利>>, and also leek 笋 in Chinese dialect is pronounced similiar to 算 meaning there would be a lot of money to count 算.
Stir fry fresh scallops with leeks, onions & carrots
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Marmite Chicken
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How to make Pineapple Tarts - By Mr Chong
Happen to get hold of the very famous Mr Chong who is a veteran teacher in Culinary Schools, teaches at major culinary schools here in Singapore and also doubles up as a Consultant to many F&B operators who are keen to carve out a name in F&B.
Want to know what is his secret to making great pineapple tarts ? Watch the clip to find out more.........
Want to know what is his secret to making great pineapple tarts ? Watch the clip to find out more.........
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Chinese New Year Festive Adventures at Takashimaya Basement Atrium
Applied leave to go to Chinatown to capture some of the Chinese New Year spirit and to soak in the ambivalent atmosphere. This year happens to be the Year of the Dragon - the fifth animal in the Chinese Zodiac.
Technically speaking the real dragon do not exist in real life unlike its other Chinese Zodiac friends : the Mouse, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Pig, the Dog.
This Sambal Prawn (Hae Bee) Roll from Kedai Kue Kue tastes delicious!
I also get to taste their Almond Cookies - not too sweet and it does have almond flavour which is not too intense but light !
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Technically speaking the real dragon do not exist in real life unlike its other Chinese Zodiac friends : the Mouse, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Pig, the Dog.
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The pineapple tarts are bite size, but not that fragrant !
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Wei Zhong Qi Prawn Noodle at Alexandra Village Food Centre
What makes a Prawn Noodle a draw to the patrons ?
The ingredients : Fresh ingredients, superb chilli sauce, lots of lard, lots of deep fried shallots, lots of onions, freshly boiled prawns, a sweet smile, simple politeness, a true conscience, a cheerful heart.
The last ingredient is the most important for it is absolutely impossible to cook up anything nice with a lousy & sad & bitter heart.
Our lady Chef above has all the essential ingredients, that is why I am a sucker that regularly patronises her stall on a weekday.
Bee Cheng Hiang 美珍香 Bak Kwa for Chinese New Year
My dear Mom in law wanted us to get Bee Cheng Hiang 美珍香 Bak Kwa for Chinese New Year.
Since we put up at Sembawang naturally we head off to Senoko South where 美珍香 Bee Cheng Hiang factory is located. As usual every Chinese New Year season, the food factories up in Woodlands Senoko area will conduct open house factory sales to attract the Chinese New Year crowds.
So I took the opportunity to film what it's like at a typical factory outlet Chinese New Year Sale. So feast your eyes !
Since we put up at Sembawang naturally we head off to Senoko South where 美珍香 Bee Cheng Hiang factory is located. As usual every Chinese New Year season, the food factories up in Woodlands Senoko area will conduct open house factory sales to attract the Chinese New Year crowds.
So I took the opportunity to film what it's like at a typical factory outlet Chinese New Year Sale. So feast your eyes !
Ma Puo Dou Foo at People's Park Complex Food Centre
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After tucking into the Ma Puo Dou Foo, realise the Chef put it a wee bit of salt & chilli oil - it's a tad salty & oily. After 6- 7 mouthfuls, I call it a day -- disaster ! Well not every day is my day, and it's not everytime I hit jackpot. Not every Chef is a gem. Some really need to give a serious thought towards getting honest feedback from their patrons, else that might be the last you see of them,
Chinese New Year Almond Cookies from Siew Fern's family
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They are very rich with quality ingredients, and used crushed almonds some of them bite sizes - absoltely fantastic superb taste, so much so I begged Siew Fern to sell me 5 bottles, and even offered to help sell them on my blogs. Alas, her family only made it for personal consumption.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Dinner at S99 Seafood at Chong Pang City, Sembawang
This is the week exactly 7 days before the Chinese New Year, Bob & I decided to make our way to Chong Pang City to order the Choo Chiang Roast Pork (0.5kg) & Char Siew (0.5kg) for our Reunion at my dear MIL place coming Sunday 22 Jan 2012.
Since we were already at Chong Pang City we stopped at our pit stop S99 for a quick meal.
Before we place our order, I notice quite a number of patrons were enjoying the dishes. So I took the chance to capture the dishes for your viewing .
Chicken Salad Special
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Bob & I settled for the San Pei Ji 三杯鸡 (Three Cup Chicken) which literally means chicken cooked with three flavour, and based on the taste : leeks of soya sauce, rice wine, sesame seed oil. The Chef is generous with garlic, and the whole claypot is full of garlic cloves, which when nicely stewed gives the chicken a sweet garlicky taste.
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San Pei Ji 三杯鸡 (Three Cup Chicken) for S$11 per portion
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Here's a peek at the unsung heroes who satisfy our ravaging stomache on Saturday 14 Jan 2012.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Chicken Rice fix at Lee Loon Cooked Food @ 726 Clementi West St 2
A cool evening can sometimes cause your body to burn more fats, and that can render one absolutely hungry.
So last evening 9 Jan 2012 off we go to West Coast : Clementi West St 2 Blk 726 - Mr Tan's Lee Loon Cooked Food stall to get our Chicken Rice fix. We were so hungry we ordered extra bowl of rice.
The meat is tender cooked just right texture, not too hard, the skin is silky and glides down your throat, drizzled with a special secret sauce - which smells highly suspicious of sesame seed oil, mustard, plum sauce mix, and eaten with blended ginger in sesame oil --> the taste is superbly delectable ! I could eat a whole chicken on my own.
I chose to go the SamSui Way : lots of ginger , and more ginger .....
So last evening 9 Jan 2012 off we go to West Coast : Clementi West St 2 Blk 726 - Mr Tan's Lee Loon Cooked Food stall to get our Chicken Rice fix. We were so hungry we ordered extra bowl of rice.
The meat is tender cooked just right texture, not too hard, the skin is silky and glides down your throat, drizzled with a special secret sauce - which smells highly suspicious of sesame seed oil, mustard, plum sauce mix, and eaten with blended ginger in sesame oil --> the taste is superbly delectable ! I could eat a whole chicken on my own.
All this below for only S$13
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Swissôtel Merchant Court Promotion for Jan - Feb 2012
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AT SWISSÔTEL MERCHANT COURT
SINGAPORE, 30 December 2011 – As Spring bestows its bloom, Swissôtel Merchant Court welcomes Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with a myriad of festive promotions. Spend the season with family and friends at Swissôtel Merchant Court with auspicious feasts, romantic dinners, mouthwatering goodies, as well as taking time off for an idyllic staycation or lovey-dovey getaway.
Spring in Full Bloom
Spring in Full Bloom
Usher in the Year of the Dragon with bountiful feasts and joyful holiday at Swissôtel Merchant Court. Enjoy a blissful Chinese New Year celebration with your family and friends with our gastronomic buffets, splendid goodies and Fortune Room Special.
Auspicious Chinese New Year Feasts
22 – 29 January 2012
Savour the fortuitous flavours of Roasted Suckling Pig, Braised Duck with Trio Ginger and Hong Kong Style Steamed Whole Threadfin. Not to be missed are Peranakan delicacies, such as Ayam Buah Keluak and Udang Chilli Garam. Round off with a sweet finale of our signature Durian Pengat, Mandarin Mousse Cake and Red Dates Longan Ginseng Tea, and make a prosperous toast with the 1-for-1 offer on Tiger beer.
Rousing Reunion Festive Buffets
22 – 24 January 2012
Lunch (except 22 January) Dinner
Adult $58++ Adult $68++
Adult $58++ Adult $68++
Child $28++ Child $33++
Blossoming Spring High-Tea Buffet
23 – 24 January & 28 – 29 January 2012
Adult $38++ Child $18++
Celebration of Wealth & Health
25 – 29 January 2012
Lunch Dinner
Adult $52++ Adult $58++
Child $26++ Child $28++
For enquiries or reservations, please call 6239 1848/ 1847 or email emc.reservations@swissotel.com
Tantalising Take-home Treats from Prosperity House
9 – 29 January 2012
This Chinese New Year, the Prosperity House showcases a selection of seasonal sweet and savoury goodies in the likes of the new Almond Crisps and Mini Peanut Puffs (Kok Chai), Pineapple Shortcake, Shrimp Rolls, Barbecued Pork Gold Coins and Peranakan-styled Kueh Lapis Original and Prunes Kueh Lapis at the Prosperity House, open from 12.00 pm to 9.30 pm daily.
Impress your guests with the Mandarin Mousse Cake, known for its light texture and tangy Mandarin Orange Mousse and Mandarin Peel. To add on the lucky note, choose from the Japanese-inspired Prosperity Six Treasures Salmon Yu Sheng, a perfect mix of Raw Salmon, Scallops and Jellyfish Wakame with Tobiko and Wasabi Rice, or the Six Treasures Abalone Yu Sheng topped with succulent abalone slices.
Spice up festive reunions and gatherings with the Cantonese Poon Choy (Pot of Luck), an ideal dish for takeaway. Refer to Annex A for the full list of items and prices.
For enquiries or reservations, please call our Chinese New Year hotline at 6239 1848/ 1847 or email emc.reservations@swissotel.com
Fortune Room Package Special
1 January – 5 February 2012
Kick start the Spring Festival with a sensational room stay at Swissôtel Merchant Court, located at the doorstep of Clarke Quay MRT station and in close proximity to Chinatown –
the best base to explore the vibrant festive sights and sounds.
Enjoy 20% savings on room rates and receive 20% discount and a complimentary bottle of wine when you dine at Blue Potato. In addition, relax with a 50-minute Relaxing Full Body Massage for two persons at $150+. The massage is also available at $80+ for one person.
The Fortune Room package is subject to room availability and a minimum of two nights’ stay is required. Rate is subject to 17.7% taxes, strictly non-refundable and non-changeable. Other terms and conditions apply.
For room enquiries and reservations, please call 6337 9993 or email
Tonight, Let’s Celebrate Our Love
Spend this Valentine’s Day at Swissôtel Merchant Court, choosing from blissful set dinners at the Garden of Love and Blue Potato, as well as sumptuous dinner buffet at the signature Ellenborough Market Café.
Embrace Your Valentine in the Garden of Love
13 & 14 February 2012
Pave the way for a night of amour with a divine six-course dining experience at the exclusive Garden of Love in the Poolside Gazebo on Level 2. Scintillate the senses with an amuse bouche of Alaskan King Crab & Cucumber Jelly, whet the passion with Warm Blue Potato Vichyssoise & Freshly Shucked Oyster and Pan Seared Foie Gras, Mango & Brioche. Please your palate with the main course of Grilled Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Flageolet Beans & Truffle Jus or Petuna Ocean Trout with Fennel & Scampi Broth.
Set the mood for love with a bottle of Champagne and a beautiful bouquet of red roses, before adjourning to the Swiss Executive Suite. Enjoy Executive Club lounge privileges, which include a romantic breakfast for two, as well as an Aromatherapy Treatment for two persons at Amrita Spa & Wellness.
Exclusively available for one couple only each evening. Priced at $888++ per couple and for reservation by 6 February 2012.
For enquiries or reservations, please call 6239 1899.
Wine & Dine Your Love at Blue Potato
13 & 14 February 2012
Fuel the passion of love with the splendour of a four-course set dinner at Blue Potato on Level 2, featuring a platter for two consisting of 36 Hours Braised U.S. Beef Short Ribs & Bordelaise Sauce, Petuna Ocean Trout & Half Shell Scallop with Chive Emulsion and Flageolet Beans & Cauliflower Pomme Puree. Be enchanted by the sweet temptation of Duet of Chocolate Lovers dessert for the evening.
Available at $188++ per couple, inclusive of two glasses of Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne and a complimentary stalk of rose.
For enquiries or reservations, please call 6239 1899.
A Lovely Epicurean Endeavour at Ellenborough Market Café
13 & 14 February 2012
Celebrate this day of love with a delightful dinner buffet at $58++ per person. Alternatively, enjoy lovely moments over the sumptuous dinner at $152++ per couple, inclusive of a glass of Champagne per person and a stalk of rose. In addition, bring back fond memories with the complimentary Polaroid photo-taking service.
For enquiries or reservations, please call 6239 1848/ 1847 or email emc.reservations@swissotel.com
All prices are subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes, unless otherwise stated. Child price is applicable for children aged 4 to 12 years old.
ANNEX A – Chinese New Year Goodies at Prosperity House
Item | Size & Estimated Portion | Retail Price (SGD) |
Chinese New Year Goodies | ||
Koi Fish Nian Gao | 1 pc | 22.00 |
Love Letters | Per Tin | 28.00 |
Almond Crisps NEW | Per Jar | 28.00 |
Mini Peanut Puffs (Kok Chai) NEW | Per Jar | 26.00 |
Shrimp Rolls | Per Jar | 26.00 |
Sugee Cookies | Per Jar | 26.00 |
Barbecued Pork Gold Coins | 500 g | 38.00 |
Cakes | ||
Pineapple Shortcake | 6 pcs 10 pcs | 18.00 28.00 |
Kueh Lapis Original | 500 g | 30.00 |
Prunes Kueh Lapis | 500 g | 32.00 |
Mandarin Mousse Cake Light-textured cake infused with tangy Mandarin Orange Mousse & Mandarin Peel | 1 kg | 48.00 |
Prosperity Dish | ||
Cantonese Poon Choy (Pot of Luck) Waxed Duck, Chinese Sausages, Prawns, Mushrooms & Sea Cucumbers simmered in Thai Fragrant Rice | For 6 persons For 10 persons | 188.00 268.00 |
Prosperity Yu Sheng for Takeaway | ||
Six Treasures Yu Sheng Raw Salmon, Wakame, Scallops, Jellyfish, Tobiko & Wasabi Rice with Lemon & Plum Sauce, Pickled Melon, Vegetables, Cucumbers, Leeks, Sour Ginger, Sweeten Ginger, Lime, Gourd Wax, Peanut Crunch, Sesame Seeds, Jellyfish, Pomelo Pulps, Shredded Carrot, Purple Cabbage & Radish Additional Salmon | For 4 - 5 persons For 6 -10 persons Per serving | 48.00 68.00 12.00 |
Abalone & Six Treasures Yu Sheng Abalone, Raw Salmon, Wakame, Scallops, Jellyfish, Tobiko & Wasabi Rice with Lemon & Plum Sauce, Pickled Melon, Vegetables, Cucumbers, Leeks, Sour Ginger, Sweeten Ginger, Lime, Gourd Wax, Peanut Crunch, Sesame Seeds, Jellyfish, Pomelo Pulps, Shredded Carrot, Purple Cabbage & Radish | For 4 - 5 persons For 6 -10 persons | 68.00 88.00 |
Note:
- Please allow a preparation period of 3 working days from the time of order.
- Payment must be made in full upon placing order and is non-refundable.
- Final order will be taken at noon, 26 January 2012. Items can be collected at Prosperity House, Lobby Level, from 12.00 pm to 9.30 pm, until 29 January 2012.
- Prices are subject to prevailing government taxes.
Located at Lobby level Located at Level 2
Tel: 6239 1848/ 1847 Tel: 6239 1899
or email emc.reservations@swissotel.com
Swissôtel Merchant Court
20 Merchant Road
Singapore 058281
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Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore
(www.swissotel.com/singapore-merchantcourt) Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore is right in the heart of the city centre, by the banks of historical Singapore River. Across the hotel is CENTRAL/SOHO, a shoppers’ paradise. The financial hub of Raffles Place, tourist attractions like Chinatown and the Civic District are just a stone’s throw away. Entertainment hot spots such as Clarke Quay are also within close proximity. With the Clarke Quay MRT Station at our doorsteps, getting to the airport, major tourist attractions and shopping is easy and convenient.
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