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Polling day X Long Weekend

11th September 2015


Polling day called off for a HOLIDAY! This year polling turned out to be special because I am able to cast my treasure vote to a better leaders. Although the outcome was not what I wanted, I'm still glad that the difference from both parties were so close. Well.. you never know that there would be a changed in the next 5 years.

Congrats to PAP for achieving and secured most of the area but also I do have to thanks WP for striving to fight for every opportunity. Although the results were disappointing, there's no point looking back. Focus what is right infront of you and work harder for our citizens & I really mean my aljunied area here.



Since its a holiday for most of us, I dated Boyfriend for brunch & we headed over to Clementi for our food. I was browsing through what we could have at Clementi area and a few cafes popped out from the site. 

Just along the street, I discovered Revelry cafe, Carpenter & Cook,  Nook D.I.Y House of Pancakes, The Signature Patisserie & Udders Ice-cream. Followed down from Udders ice-cream, they have outlet which sells pancakes so both of us decided to give it a try.























Udders Pancakes sell only pancakes as their main dish but they have both savoury & sweet type of pancakes so if you prefer something meaty, you can opt for their Pull-Pork Egg Benedict but we went to order their Honey Glazed Herbed Chicken ($14.80). 

The portion was rather disappointing! Just look at the size of the pancakes. They have a option of half or full menu which means if you choose half sized, you will only get 2 pieces of pancakes.

Saw salted egg york fries on the menu & decided to give it a try! Waited for about 1 hour plus due to the lack of manpower. I could count with one finger the number of staffs maintaining this shop & therefore the service pace was slow.







7 Lorong Kilat
#01-08 Kilat Court
Singapore 598139

Mon – Thu: 12:00 – 23:00
Fri: 12:00 – 00:00
Sat: 11:00 – 00:00
Sun: 11:00 – 23:00

Eve of PH till 12 midnight;
PH opens at 11:00

Good day ahead!

D' Good cafe/ Thoughts













Good food accompanied with the ladies. We met up together on one of the Friday for dinner at Holland Village. We roamed around HV hoping to find a good place to dine in. However, with much contour, we made our last decision to settle at D' good cafe which was not a newly opened cafe. I have frequently dined in here. 

It was a hard decision on whether to stay in this cafe while we were browsing through the menu. Not that the menu food were not attractive but it doesn't seem to cooperate with our appetite but we didn't want to move around and therefore we have to forcefully order their food and drinks.

Above pictures were main dishes that we ordered. It seemed like we are having brunch instead of dinner because of the toast bread served in the plate. Sorry but their pastas and pizzas doesn't look interesting so the girls have to order their "brunch" breakfast as their dinner. 

While I had my bangers & mash, I think it was an ideal dinner as I don't usually take in rice/ noodles for dinner. I guess those meat protein energise me and kept my tummy stuffed although I counted this plate of calories that I am going to intake but heck that its Friday, im gonna let loose abit.

We met familiar friend in D' good with her partner and she was pretty shy when she saw us. HAHA, We were busy peeking at how her partner looked like, whether they have couple-look. 

While counselling one of our girl's relationship, we took it too serious and lead her too much doubts. The tense atmosphere was rather too stiff for that night but it brought her to think through thoroughly and hope it can overcome her fear! Jiayou friend (: You have our back!

Left the place and bid goodbye and while I was in the train reflecting, I  realised that some friends are meant to keep. I appreciate this friendship of ours from Poly till now we are still keeping in contact and never failed to meet up aside from our busy schedule. I always think that I don't treasure friends well and not doing as much as they have done for me. I want a change, as all of your friend-keeper. Let me know if I can improve in any ways! 

Throughout the whole journey, I gain friends but at the same time, I let go some of them which i don't wish too but I know that forcing doesn't bring in happiness. Those friends that I have let go, I would like to say that you have once bring in joy to my life. Whenever I flipped through our photo album, memories and images of you flashed through my mind. As much as I want to talk to you, I don't have the courage to do so. 

But those friends who stayed, let me hold your hands and face our future together!

Promise me to be happy, friends because I will (:

Till then.

Cafe-hopped: Flavour flings





















Sunday called out for brunch. I met up with Stella who has returned from her Korea study trip. So nice of her to buy Korea masks for me. Those masks that can get rid of black heads. I haven't try yet but she strongly recommend it. Oh yes, she even purchased famous Korea brownies which I am addicted to it. Thanks Stella Babe.


Today's cafe-hopped, we brought you to Flavour Flings which is located at Hougang ( to be exact near Kovan), a rarely found of cafe in North-East area. Since both Stella and I live at North-East area, we definitely have to hunt this cafe down.



Benedict's ($14.90)
Brioche, Turkey ham, Poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce

Lets see from their soft egg yolks menu, I had the usual brunch breakfast which comes with salad, baked potatoes and chicken sausages. What marked the difference was they used brioche than the usual muffin bun.  


Another menu from their soft egg yolk: Florentine ( $14.90)
Brioche, Spinach, Mushroom, Poached eggs & Hollandaise sauce

Healthier version of having "egg benedict" which include spinach and mushroom. Don't underestimate the portion. It looks small but filling with all the ingredients added together & with the price of less than $15, its worth the price.



Fling's burger: Honey Chicken & Slaw Burger ($16.90)

Hamburger boule, Honey Grilled Chicken thigh, Dry Cabbage Slaw, Curry Honey Mustard & Cajun Spiced Fries

I would say that my boyfriend love to try new food and he chose burger from Fling's burger. Honey chicken was ordinary but when you heard of curry honey mustard, who would have though that this combination would fit perfectly? I hesitated to try at first but when he cut a slice of chicken to me, I was like " damn, I should have ordered this!".

Beef Chilli Cheese Fries ($9.90)

This was marked as Chef recommendation so we rejected the idea of having Truffles fries and went off with this. Spicy indeed was spicy but the fries were soggy and seemed that they have left the fries for a while. The fries didn't come out as hot. But nevertheless, I love their minced beef ( Can I request for more portion next time round?)


Unlike the rest of the cafes which closed on every Monday, they have their off day on Thursday! 


Address:

121 Hougang Avenue 1 #01-1348
Singapore 530121

Open:

Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm (Thurs Closed)
Sat-Sun: 9am-9pm






Some random caption to end off this post!

Till then

Fresh Fruits Lab @ Changi Road



Went cafe to the East on one of the weekend, an area that I am so familiar with, a place where I grew up with my cousins and siblings. However, when I grew older, I have eventually detached to this childhood place and don't patron often but I knew that I have to give FFL Fresh Fruits Lab a try after certain blog reviews and friend's recommendation. 

Location was not really inaccessible if you are not driving but why not being an explorer and explore around Kembangan? Both Boyfriend & I walked quite a distance from Kembangan MRT and added on to his ankle injuries, we took more than what we should walk to reach the cafe ( approximately 20 mins).



A friend asked me what makes FFL so special from other cafes? You will be surprised! I have been to Super Heros, Hello Kitty related theme cafe but I have never been to such cute and quirky Science theme. You get the whole live of a Science laboratory and being a cool scientist for the day.



Both of us chose to sit outdoor because we are able to people-watch and also enjoy the romantic one-one session. We don't even have to squeeze with so many people in the indoor seats. 

Its so unique, you drink water from the beakers and the staffs came over to set two test tubes infront of us. Its "FREE", she said and then we realised this two complimentary drinks are for all customers who are dining here.

Its easy to sip in from the test-tube. Both of us were wondering what juices were that and I went off to have a small sip. I got the correct answer for the red colour juice, its Watermelon Soju. The soju empowered the whole melon taste ( so sorry, its not my liking).

The yellow vibrant colour confused us. I guessed Pineapple whereas Boyfriend guessed Mango juice. Till now, we are not still unsure of the taste ( do let me know what you have tried!).



FFL even sell cakes & pastries. Right now, I see rainbow cake everywhere in the cafe. Its such a hit for all sweet-tooth person. Unfortunately, both of us skipped dessert because our main dishes made us feel pregnant.





Another experiment is working on here. We have a glass of conical flask filled with specially crafted sodas, bursting with flavours and topped with real fruits. What I have was a fresh fruit mint soda ($6) which was a great combination of minty + fizzy feeling. The green flavouring looked really like some toxic which is going to explode anytime.


Truffle fries- $12
Shoestring fries drizzled with Truffle oil served with Truffle mayo dip
Both of us were cracking whether to order this bites but my craving for fries grew stronger when I scrolled through instagram. We took a little long to final decide on this and  I can tell the staff was a little pissed off by us. She even questioned if we can finish our food? 

Initially I thought that she was a bit too rude but after that she reacted in a different way when we made our decision. She joked with us and seemed that she has opened up to us. 


Egg Benedict- $13
Poached farm eggs with Smoked bacon, Toasted English muffin and Fruity salad, topped
with Hollandaise sauce

A usual brunch that I would order but if you want to have a more spread breakfast, you may want to add in smoked salmon for additional $1.50. A plate with lots of green and also watermelon/ pineapple as your appetizer. How healthy can this be?


Messy Breakfast- $17
Truffle infused scrambled eggs on a Toasted English muffin, Roasted sweet potatoes, Bacon-wrapped Pineapple, Bockwurst Sausages, Roasted tomatoes and Fruity salad

Spread of food and love which have everything that Boyfriend likes on his plate. He was eyeing for his Bacon and what's new to learn that Pineapple can be wrapped with Bacon and the taste so neutral as the pineapple is sweet + bacon is salty. I kinda like their sweet potatoes. It was roasted with no tad "CHAOTA" taste.







Such a delightful weekend brunch with the love of my life. I told boyfriend that I will come back again for their dinner menu but travelling back to here can be so inconvenience for me. Hopefully, they will open another branch somewhere around the North-East.

Address:
351 Changi Road, 419818
6677 6741


Nearest MRT Station:
Kembangan MRT Station 

Opening hours:
Tue-Thurs 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Closed on Mondays

Till then