Taiwan Porridge

Taiwan Porridge is code for Chinese food buffet.

People usually think porridge is a light meal. Something you have when you are not feeling well or not particularly hungry. That is until you step into Taiwan Porridge outlets.

The most popular joint in town to have this meal is at Suntec City Convention Hall area. You can spot it by the winding queues during lunch-time and dinner-time. It serves a variety of roast meats, soups, claypot dishes, cooked dishes and preserved condiments to compliment the humble porridge.

These pictures were taken at Oasis Restaurant (Taiwan Porridge alacarte style) at the heart of Toa Payoh gardens.

Laksa

Laksa is white noodles in spicy coconut gravy. An all-time classic dish. My favourite is the Nonya version or more famously known as Katong Laksa that you eat with a spoon instead of chopsticks and they grind dried shrimp when making the soup stock.

Ennio Marchetto

Finally caught the Ennio Marchetto one man show at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Tomorrow's the last day. He comes by every year, so I have been meaning to watch it for some time now. The 2nd star of the show are his props, larger than life! Quite funny & entertaining, gotta watch it at least once. Only problem is the location has no food options, what's up with that!

Lavender & Green Jade necklace

Finally found time to set this unusual pendant properly with gorgeous, vibrant gemstones from Brazil. Lavender & Green Burmese Jadeite is quite a collector's item. The one here is a carving of a peach with animals. Quite happy with the overall end product that looks rich and modern.

Zhu Chang Fen

Kopi-tiam auntie making my Zhu Chang Fen. This freshly made version from young rice flour is done on the spot after you place your order. Just the way I like it. Not really a fan of the normal Zhu Chang Fen they sell for breakfast at the market.

The auntie steams the rice flour mixture then transfers it to a cool metal tray where she places freshly steamed prawns in a row.

The mixture is rolled up and chopped into bite-size pieces before being transferred to a box where the delectable HK dimsum style sauce is poured over the Zhu Chang Fen.

It's translucent texture all rolled up makes it look like pig's intestine. Hence, the name "Zhu Chang Fen".

Baroque South Sea Pearls Set

I bought some vermeil chains yesterday to cheer myself up. Spent the entire evening making a set of earrings and necklace using baroque South Sea Pearls purchased from a retailer friend.

Red Coral & Turquoise Necklace

Made 1 more necklace. This one was in the works for 3 full years, since the last time I did any beading.