Weird Thursday - Carrot Cake and Chewy Cream Puff

After our lighting class today, my classmates and I decided to grab lunch before our next class starts at 12pm. We went over to Kopitiam at Golden Wall Centre and since most of the stalls aren't open, we just ordered whatever food which was available.

I had Fried Carrot Cake (S$3.50) but it wasn't really good. I am getting concerned with the food at the foodcourt these days. It seems like the food standard has dropped drastically and there is no saving grace in it. Hence, I began to have fear in eating food from foodcourts.

Later in the day, I bought a Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puff (S$1.30) from Chewy Junior at Bugis Junction. It's a newly-opened stall and there are about 15 sweet flavours to choose from. The cream puff is similar to the Beard Papa's cream puff, however, it's smaller in size. There wasn't many people queuing at the stall when I went there. Thankfully! I scanned through the window and pondered about my order. Eventually, I choose the Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puff.

On top of the small puff, there was cream cheese and strawberry jam with two slices of strawberry fruits.


When I bite into the puff, the sweet custard cream just oozed out. Yummy! However, the cheese and the strawberry jam don't really compliment each other. I kind of regretted choosing it. I realised I should have ordered the Chocolate Madness or Strawberry Dream.

Oh, the puff is chewy, hence, the name Chewy Junior!

Prawn Noodles

Today I had Prawn Noodles Soup (S$4.00) from Ah Hui Prawn Noodles Stall at Longhouse for my lunch. It comes with four pieces of fresh medium-sized prawns but they sliced each prawns into half. Well, it actually helps me, who doesn't like peeling prawns in public, to eat the prawns in ease. To spice things up, I poured some chilli powder - which is fried with a mixture of dried prawns and red chillies together under some time- onto my bowl of soup. As a result of my greediness, the soup became too spicy that I ended up drinking and eating half of the soup noodles.

Since school started on Monday, I realised I haven't updated my food blog for close to a week and due to the fact that I frequently forgot to take pictures of the food I ate during my lunch break. So, I made a note to myself that I better remember to take some good food pictures the next time round.

Farewell Lunch to Shery

On Wednesday, I had a farewell lunch with Shery, a friend of mine who works in different art galleries for like the longest time and still enjoy it. We first met each other when I went to an interview at her old workplace and also working together with her in one of the galleries she used to work in.

So we met at Plaza Singapura and decided to have Thai food at Thai Express. I had Khanom Chine Kaeng Kari Gai (S$9.90) - loosely translated as "Thai Laksa with Chicken and Potatoes in Yellow Gravy". It comes with chunks of chicken and potatoes that were al dente. It tasted a little sweet yet spicy at the same time. Of course, it doesn't taste like our Nonya Laksa or the normal Laksa which we can find in major foodcourts or hawker centres.

It was quite sad that Shery is leaving for UK soon for her studies which was why I tried to catch her before too late.

After the lunch, I visited her workplace - an art gallery at Old School - an one of a kind's art space for artists like filmmakers, sculptors and photographers. At first, she told me not to be frightened by the flight of stairs which I will be seeing in a minute. I actually shrugged it off. But when I finally see the flight of stairs, I almost fainted. It was almost like the Great Wall of China. She said funnily, "Just don't think about the steps. Continue talking and you won't be focusing on climbing the stairs." But as I continued to climb, my legs were close to giving up. At the last leg, Shery told me something.

Me: (climbing the stairs yet my heart is like panting)

Shery: Someone suggested that they should install an escalator here.

Me: (laughs)

Shery: Wow... that would be the longest escalator ever man! Everyone can see all the scenery along the way.

Me: (laughing out loud)

Waffle, Soup and Cakes!

On Tuesday, I had Gelare Ice Cream Waffle (S$6.90) at Far East Plaza. Basically I was there for two reasons: one, the FA gathering and two, 1/2 price freshly baked waffles. That's why we were all hooked on the freshly baked waffles especially on Tuesdays where all waffles are reduced to half-priced. Yippee! Unfortunately, not many people turned up for the gathering. Subsequently, only Ivy turned up.

I choose Strawberry Flavoured Ice Cream, Fresh Cream and a drizzle of maple syrup on my pippin hot waffle. As Ivy was filled up with her buffet lunch which she had before meeting me, I ended up eating the waffle alone. But I ended up finishing three quarter of the waffle because it was too filling especially the butter batter. As for the remaining one quarter, I left it together with the half eaten melted ice cream. But it was worth it for a full waffle and with ice cream as well. On normal days, it cost more than $10.

After lunch, we went to Opera Gallery at Takashimaya to get our fix on art and culture. As my next appointment begins at 7pm, we decided to catch a movie, Dark Knight. I may not be a movie critic (which is why I am Munchie The Foodie) but I must say, that was one of the best Batman movies I ever watched so far. The storytelling and the cinematography were fantastic! I can't help being in awed by it.

In the evening, I met up with Jean and Sylvy - two of Charlene's good friends - at Cedele Bakery Depot@Wheelock Place to celebrate Charlene's birthday. As it was my first time dining at Cedele, I studied the menu properly as my mind ruminated about what I should eat since the restaurant promotes healthy eating.

In the end, I ordered Spiced Chicken Stew (S$10.90) and it came with free flow supply of fresh bread. The clear soup consists of chunks of chicken meat, carrots, radish, potatoes, croutons and lots of spices. Quite tasty actually.

However I need to cut the bread on my own accord because the wait staff don't serve bread with the soup together. As the place was pretty dim and there wasn't any indication of all the breads, I surmised I choose Rye Sourdough. I spread the provided butter on the bread and it was pretty good. Yet I only ate one slice.

After the dinner, we went across the street to PS Cafe@Palais for some hardcore desserts. Since I have not been to PS cafe either at Dempsey Road or Paragon, it was definitely an eye-opener for me. The interior of the cafe alone is really posh and beautifully decorated. The atmosphere was amicable. I have not been to a cafe that is close to that. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take photos of the cafe's interior. Darn! As a result, we can only take pictures on things that are lay on our table.

The wait staff gave us two choices of dining: one, inside the cafe or two, alfresco dinning. Charlene choose alfresco dining. Initially I thought it would be warm or stuffy but surprisingly, it was pretty breezy.

Now, the thing you have been waiting for: desserts! Since PS Cafe is famed for their smorgasbord of cakes, it came with the price too. We choose different cakes to try.

Jean ordered Sweet N Sour Lemon Pie (S$12). It tasted absolutely sweet and sour! One of the best lemon pies I have ever tasted so far.

Sylvy ordered Chocolate Crunch Doorstop (S$15.90). Very chocolately and after a while, one can be put off by all the richness of the chocolate. There was a hint of walnuts and some other nuts in the chocolate cake. Not forgetting, the cake is topped with a few Maltese Chocolates. More chocolates!

Charlene and I shared Coconut Bakewell Tart (S$12). I love the tart's crust! The tart actually tastes like the usual coconut tart which one can find in any bakery but for this tart, the coconut just melt in your mouth and it doesn't leave any unpleasant coconut shreds in one's throat.

My plate of everything.

To accompany my dessert, I had Earl Grey Tea (S$5) instead of my usual diet of coffee. I decided to change for the evening. It comes in a pot and a strainer. Because I have not drink tea in such practices, I had to ask Charlene what the strainer was for and she said it was to put over my cup and pour the tea through the provided strainer.

The cafe even provides cube sugar: white and brown cube sugar.

But oh my goodness, the tea was fantastic! I felt the calmness after I had the first sip of my Earl Grey Tea.

So throughout the night, we had a wonderful conversation over teas and cakes. Then all of the sudden, we had a funny conversation:

Me: (after seeing two Maltese chocolates swimming on Sylvy's plate) I love eating those balls!

Charlene: Hmm... You love balls?

Me: (giggling) No.. I meant those Maltese chocolate balls.


Gelare @ Far East Plaza Level One is located at Far East Plaza, #01-23, 14 Scotts Road. There are other outlets located islandwide as well.

Cedele Bakery Depot is located at Wheelock Place, #03-14, 501 Orchard Road. There are other outlets located islandwide as well.

PS Cafe @ Palais is located at Palais Renaissance Shopping Centre, Level 2, 390 Orchard Road. Next to Thai Embassy. There are other outlets located islandwide as well.

MOS Burger

Over the weekend, I met up with Ellie, Cheryl and Gin at Takashimaya's MOS Burger for a late lunch/early dinner. It has been a long time since I ate a burger from that burger joint.

I ordered my current favourite, Unagi Rice Burger Set (S$7.10) which consists of my Unagi Rice Burger, a regular-sized fries and a drink .

The Unagi Burger has two slices of Unagi (Japanese Eel) sandwiched in between two rice buns. That's why it's called a rice burger because instead of using the usual bread buns, they used rice. They even gave lots of shredded seaweed! However, I wished the burger would be bigger.

The French Fries comes in a thick form, not those usual thin fries from other burger joints. I really like it! It's neither salty nor bland. Pity, it came in small packet for my meal.

As I was hungry, I gobbled up my rice burger and fries fairly fast. Cheryl even asked what meal I ordered.

Wanton Noodles

Yesterday, my kind neighbour asked me if I wanted Wanton Noodles for lunch as they were heading towards Toa Payoh to do some groceries shopping. At first, I hesitated but the next second, I said yes.

They came back around 1pm and hence, I had my Wanton Noodles around that time. The portion was pretty huge for a dish like Wanton Noodles. Usually some of the stallholders would give a few pathetic slices of Cha Siew (roasted pork) and two or three greenery vegetables. As for this Wanton Noodles, it has almost changed my perception. The texture of the noodles wasn't too al dente; the Cha Siew tasted great and there were even three fleshy Wantons! With all these combinations, it has blown me away.

I wish I knew the place so that I will get it myself the next time.

Breakfast Cereal

When I woke up this morning, it was pouring and the scenery reminds me of England. I wanted to sleep in but I realised I have piano lesson later in the morning. I made myself a bowl of cereal. Over the weekend, I bought a box of Post's Blueberry Morning cereal from a local supermarket. I love Blueberry Morning cereal because of the sweetness and crunchiness of the cereal and the blueberries. I threw in some fresh raspberries and blackberries into the cereal as well and it tasted really good. Yummy!