wahaha..long time no blog liao..but since the production of Little Nonya, there has been a steep increase in the interest of anything peranakan. Although I have always been meaning to visit the peranakan musuem, the show kind of nudged me to go for it. So I went with my sec sch friend one sunny day and there I was immersed in the peranakan culture. Honestly, I think the show did a very good job of glamouring the culture. At the museum, there seemed to be a distance from the culture. There are many multimedia activities and videos available to allow u to understand the culture in creative ways, but the standstill of all the exhibitions lack the special touch. Still it was interesting to see all that was shown in the show itself. A pity, there was no mention of the dishes that set my salivary glands flowing.
Out of the blue, I had a craving for this particular place in Bukit Timah that my parents used to bring me to. I didn't realise it was a peranakan restaurant until I went to check out the menu online. Yum yum..the food there was sedap. I finally got to eat authentic Babbi Ponteh. It was really nice. I tried Ayam ponteh in Malacca during the holidays but the taste is totally different. As only the 2 of us was there, we only ordered 3 dishes Sambal Kangkung, Babbi Ponteh and Udang Sambal. The first 2 was really worth the value. I polished my rice up very quickly. All I needed was the gravy from the babbi ponteh and my eyes never left my plate thereafter. Udang Sambal was not bad too but the prawns given was rather little and it was a really small dish. All the prices there cost abt 5 bucks per dish, reasonable portions for their meat dishes. The only exceptions are their seafood which cost slightly more but ranges abt 6~15 bucks. Their dessert was really good too..We tried Gula Melaka, Chendol and the fav of the night Penyet Pisang( Hot dessert of bananas) Mmmm...it is a small bowl but only cost $1.20 each.
Ivins Ivins is the place to go if you crave or wanna try authentic peranakan food. It has been around for a rather long time. Several branches to date but the one I went to was Binjai Park along Bukit Timah road. Interested parties can make there way there by bus as well as as it is quite near the main road. Be prepared to wait for a long time on weekends and dinner. Closed on Thursdays.
Charlene
10:54 PM
♥Sunday, December 21, 2008
Xmas Outing Pics
Hey people, I really had fun last friday. Thanks to Charlene for all the preparations. Seems like a lot of people in our clique are already attached and u all even bought ur boyfriends to the party. Really nice. Makes the clique like bigger. Haha. So happy to see that many of u have found ur other halves.
Aniway love the presents that u guys bought. Thanks!!! So here are the pictures that we took from my camera. Sorrie if the image quality not that good cos is taken using my handphone. And here goes......
Hello all!!so glad all of you can make it for this year's party again..Sorry for the late updates. Have been pretty busy..This is my menu for the day. As you all may have known this year we are having a japanese theme..
That's all I have for now..I apologise in advance if the food is not up to standard as I am trying some of the dishes for the first time..Any special requests can be made as long as I can find receipe, can try..More updates in future..Hope to see you all soon..
Presents for christmas..As always it's the thought that counts..Chistmas is also a time for giving so try to get something for everyone..Remember no gifts are too big or small..=)
10:24 PM
♥Saturday, November 15, 2008
Update of xmas party
Hey guys!! On behalf of Charlene. I am here to announce that the date has been confirmed! Our xmas party will be on the 19th dec at Charlene's condo. Please keep your whole day free for our xmas party! Helpers are required. Thankz you! ^^ Cya!!!
All the best to all who are taking exams!! Study hard and later we can play hard!! ^^
Cya on 19th dec!
-vivien-
4:26 PM
♥Sunday, November 9, 2008
Xmas Party
Yesterday, Charlene and I went to Lydia's birthday party. (Refer to my blog for more details). Then Lydia, Charlene and I had a discussion about the Christmas party.
Charlene is thinking of having the Xmas party on the 20th Dec, Sat. She thinking of Jap theme. She says she want to cook Japanese Curry.
Then Jia Yan, you know how to make Sushi ma? That time i ate before the vegetarian Sushi at your friend's house. Very nice. ^^ Then i can make Japan jelly. And maybe Pancake? (Haha.. not to theme) Dont worry, we will not ask you to dress in Jap style. Hehe... Suggestions and ideas are welcome. And helpers are needed! All are welcome too. ^^ Cya!
-Vivien-
12:58 PM
♥Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MNO Video Project
Hey guys, I wanna share this with u guys. For my management and organization module we have to do a video project. Basically, we are suppose to adapt children tales and link to some of the lessons about management and organization.
We just presented our video. Still dunno results yet. So here, i present to u our group project!!!! This is the video!!! Sit back and relax for awhile ba. Pls do give us comments too k???
♪ 亲爱的,那不是爱情 By 张韶涵 ♪
♪ 失忆 By 张韶涵 ♪
♪ 我们之间 By 棒棒堂 ♪
♪ 洋葱 By 杨宗纬 ♪
♪ 无辜 By 曹格 ♪
♪ 期待你的爱 By Lin.Jun.Jie ♪
♪ 那女孩爱过我 By 李岗霖 ♪
♪ 越爱越难过 By 吴克群 ♪
♪ 一支独秀 By 罗志祥 ♪
♪ So Close From ENCHANTED OST ♪
♪ Zhang xin zhe - 逃生 ♪
♪ Jordin Sparks_-_This is my now ♪
♪ Elliott Yamin_-_Wait For You ♪
♪ 郭静_-_不药而愈 ♪
♪ 林宥嘉-04伯乐 ♪
♪ 林宥嘉-02神秘嘉宾 ♪
♪ 林宥嘉-传说 ♪
♪ 解药 By 石康军 ♪ 我不配 By Jay
你们是我的星光 By 星光二班
*SHOPPING TIME w Lene+Viv *Clique's gathering on 24th March* *Vivien's bf chalet [27th to 29th April] *Vegetarian Dinner at Bugis [2nd June]
*Clique gathering on 19th Aug
*XMAS GATHERING on 29 Dec 2007.
*CNY GATHERING on 15.Feb.2008 ((:
*Lydia's Birthday Party on 8th Nov 2008!
