Ikea Shopping

I have a few photos & paintings to frame from my vacation and the first place to head to is Ikea. It's almost Christmas and star prints were everywhere, my mom got a star print frying pan for $12.90.

Pitstop at the Ikea Cafe for refreshments.

Swedish Meatballs are my favourite.

Then again, I think this is the only place serving Swedish food in Singapore.

Orange and white print mop for $5, Metal photo frame $19.90, Laundry Basket $6.90, Cappucino whipper $4.90, bath mat $2.50, tea towels $3.90, printed ziploc bags $5.90, how do they keep prices so low here?

 

My Christmas Dream List

My own apartment! Everyone needs this. Freehold development Gilstead 2 at Newton is equipped with designer fittings and just 5 mins away from the MRT - 2 bedrooom 775sqft condo for S$1.3 million

Any of Sevan Bicakci's Rings S$25,000.

Maxi Jumbo sized Chanel 2.55 bag in lambskin with white palladium hardware S$5,980. My medium 2.55 is just too small for everyday use.

A new oven. I still can't bear to replace my old peg-legged oven that is still operational. Ariston Catalytic Self-Cleaning Oven 70 litre capacity to make mains and desserts at the same time, S$1,699.

A digital SLR camera with 18 megapixels. The more pixels the better. I used to have a regular film Canon SLR that is outdated. Beats my 5 megapixel phone camera hands down. Canon EOS 550D kit S$1,349

Chinoiserie Cabinet preferably with butterflies. I have no space in my room and I don't know what I will store in it. But, I love it! S$800

Tod's driving shoes for ladies. After I bought my first pair, I was converted onto flats. I want more! S$637.

Blue Coral speciman or beads. I can't believe it's naturally blue! S$50 to $450.

Catering Line Rotating Cake Stand in stainless steel S$100. Pretty enough to leave my cakes on for the party.

Gardening toolkit S$60, this one's in pink.

 

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Office D&D

The usual 10 course Chinese dinner at Shangri-la. Only difference is the theme "Rock Star" so we could come in jeans, tattoos and wierd accessories. Pairing rock music with chinese food may seem odd, but, something new is always welcome.

1 guy came as a giant Elvis head, just the head. They had hair and makeup people at the reception to transform everyone else into a star.

Guys and girls came in wigs of all colours. Not surprising as Halloween was just over. I really like the soft pink...hhmmm...

Soon, everything started looking like this. Time to go home =)

White Choc White Truffle Crumble

Having just returned from Europe, my fridge is bursting at the seams with chocolate. With the help of a miniature bottle of white truffle oil from the markets of Budapest and some Meiji milk, I made ganache. A simple starting point for a delicious dessert. 

Unfortunately, I couldn't find any apples and the dwarf honey pears were off limits. So I used what I could find, bananas and seedless grapes.

Dunking the chopped fruits in white chocolate & truffle ganache.

Arranging the fruits on the plate to create the base (or is it top) of my crumble.

Then crush shortbread cookies on top. It will re-freeze to form a brittle or giant choc bar.

Crack the brittle and serve with ice-cream and fresh whipped cream.

McMuffin

Nothing like McDonald's for breakfast.

My Review of 2.25-Quart Pumpkin Casserole in Flame

Originally submitted at Cookware Essentials

Tempting enough to carve, even the knob on the lid is a bit off-center to imitate the inconsistencies of nature! This Le Creuset Pumpkin Casserole adds color and seasonal drama to any meal while beautifully presenting soups, stews and casseroles cooked to perfection. You wi...

2.25-Quart Pumpkin Casserole in Flame

Pumpkin Casserole Dish is great!

By JW from SG on 11/1/2010

 

5out of 5

Pros: Non-Stick, Durable, Distributes Heat Evenly, Retains Heat, Casserole dish dutch oven

Cons: Handle Gets Hot

Best Uses: Simple Meals, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Elaborate Meals

Describe Yourself: Casual Cook

Made a 1 dish casserole and coqauvin in it. Lovely pot that heats quickly and evenly, no burnt bits at the bottom. Design lets me bring it to the table directly.

(legalese)