Theft at NEX Shopping Mall

I was about to enter NEX Mall when I spotted this sign board. It is disheartening to know that there are so many cases of theft even with the presence of cctv cameras all over the mall. The victim is this case is NTUC supermarket. 23 cases since Oct last year. What about those thieves that were not caught? Perhaps another 100 or so cases left uncaught.

Japanese buffet@ Kuishin Bo, Suntec City

My friend and I had the Japanese buffet lunch this afternoon. We had the 1 hour lunch buffet which is $24.90++ each. For a 3 1/2  hour buffet, it cost about $12 more. Even within that 1 hour we ate so much that we couldn't eat anymore. There're lots of varieties (more than 100) like udon, soba, oden, nikujaga,Angus beef salad, desserts etc etc. Worth every cent spent.

Fish & Chips at Buddy Hoagies

A satisfying meal with Buddy's fish & chips. The portion is large and comes with 2 side dishes like coleslaw and fries. The price is reasonable ($10.90). Best if go for lunch because it comes with a soup,garlic bread and a drink for the same price as dinner (dinner is only the fish & chips)

More profitable running a veterinary business

Our toy poodle passed away recently. Prior to her demise, we brought her to a vet twice and once on the day she died. The 3 visits cost us about $600. She was diagnosed with a blood disorder. The cremation (private) cost was about $600. Total bill was about $1,200.
I think if I've the money, I would want to run a pet veterinary business. I would make more money than say, owning a human health clinic. Besides, I won't be easily sued as a pet life aren't as important as a human life.
Below is the urn containing our pet's ashes.

Cooking chicken curry on a Sunday

• I used 1/2 pkt of  Baba's curry powder (250gm) which is obtainable from the supermarkets.
• Chicken (1 kg) cut into parts and marinate for 5 mins with the curry powder and a bit of salt.
• Cut the potatoes into any size you like. Get tomatoes, ladies' fingers ready.
• Fry the the cut brinjals with some oil. 

Methods of cooking:

• Pour some oil into the pan.
• Then add curry powder (125 gm) and fry till fragrant. Add a bit of water.
• Add the pieces of chicken. Fry for a few minutes.
• Add pieces of potatoes and stir for a while.
• Let the the curry boil for about 5 minutes.
• Pour some coconut milk into the boiling curry ( if you like your curry to be lemak, you may put more coconut milk). Preferably use fresh coconut milk if not buy the packet coconut milk from the supermarket. Stir the curry thoroughly and let it simmer (low heat) for another few minutes.
• Lastly, put the tomatoes, ladies' fingers and brinjals into the curry. Do not stir as it will crush the veggies. Cover the curry and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes before switching off the fire.

It's best to eat a few hours later as to let the curry gravy infuse into the chicken parts,potatoes and veggies.

Bon appetit 

Potato salad,cheese toast,egg and soup

To avoid the crowd (today is Sat) we decided to eat at home.

Korean buffet lunch and a movie

Had Korean BBQ buffet lunch at Daessiksin. The meal wasn't bad except that the varieties of food were limited. Price was an affordable $14.90++. Time for dinning was 1 hour 30 mins.
Will I go back again? The answer is no!
In the evening I watched Jack Neo's "Long Long Time Ago" movie. I can relate to many parts of the movie as I lived through that pre-independent era of the 1960s. The movie is entertaining and nostalgic. Below is the trailer.

Breakfast & Lunch@ NEX Mall

A breakfast of udon at Idaten and rib-eye steak lunch at Hot Tomato. The rib-eye is nothing compared to the one I ate at Buddy Hoagies. The price difference is about $4. At Buddy the water is free of charge and one may help himself to the cold or warm water. As for Hot Tomato, a glass of water cost 20 cents.
Udon is hopelessly hard. Would not recommend that you eat at Idaten, whether be it the fried crab meat or tempura as they were cold.

"From Vegas to Macau 111 "

I went to catch a movie this afternoon and it turned out to be the worst movie I've ever watched. It's titled "From Vegas to Macau", a star studded movie with Chow Yun-Fat, Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung etc.
For review read here

Buddy Hoagies@ Waterway Point

You won't believe that we returned so soon to Buddy again for its food just yesterday. The sirloin steak (250 gm) is $21 while the chicken set lunch (came with soup,garlic bread & a drink) $11.
The sirloin wasn't as tender as the rib-eyed I had recently. The set lunch is indeed worth paying.

From the talented Edmond Tay my ex colleague

Lunch at Buddy Hoagies

I would recommend this place for steak especially the Rib Eyed steak (250gm) or the smaller piece (180gm). The former is about $23 and latter $18. They are worth every cent spent. The steaks were tender and juicy and the prices are reasonable. If you are living in the punggol or Sengkang area you may want to visit Buddy Hoagies at Waterway Piont.

Some of the yummy food in Darwin

Our pet toy poodle Chibee passed away yesterday at age 7

Chibee in healthier times

R I P Chibee

Chibee was cremated this morning at the Mandai Pet Sanctuary. It's a very sad day for me and my wife but we know that one day we will see our pet again.

Chibee died of a blood disorder. She had very low platelet count. Just the day before she died, she was her usual self, active and had good appetite.
She was on medication recently. Her death was sudden and unexpected.
We are saddened by her passing. The family misses her dearly for she was such a wonderful and lovable pet.
R I P our dearest Chibee and hope to meet you someday.

Chinese New Year's eve dinner @ my relatives' house