Birthday Celebration 2020: Omoomodon + The Coffee Academics + Cake Spade

Wednesday 22/7/20

Finally met up with Linda, we have been wanting to schedule a meet up since the start of July but I was just too busy with a major event. Hence, the meetup was delayed till now. As Linda was working from her workplace that day, I decided to choose a venue that is convenient for her and I fixed the venue at The Star Vista.

Since The Star Vista is the mall she is familiar with, I let her make the call for choosing the dining place. The first stop we went was Omoomodon and we settled for this.

Omoomodon is a halal eatery that serves Korean Japanese cuisine. One of the draw factors of the eatery is the affordable pricing of their food. Ordering of food was contactless as the order was placed on machine. We opt for alfresco dining.

Linda had Spicy Chicken Teppan ($6.50).

So happy to see her again, this was our first meetup of the year. I always enjoyed our talk, ranting about our work, stress and issues that we are facing everyday because we shared similar encounters. It made us feel lighter and relieving some stress just by saying it out. Though we are overwhelmed with piles of work, we are still hanging on because we know that what we do will contribute to a greater cause.

I had Teriyaki Chicken & Karaage Teppan ($6.90). The Teriyaki Chicken & Karaage were drizzled with sauce with sweet corns added as side. It was simple but delicious. Food always taste better when eating with friends.

After the dinner, we went to look for drinks and settled for Liho Tea. I had Jasmine Tea with pearl ($2.80) on the right. 

Due to the social distancing rule, we were unable to find any seat at outdoor so we just stand and chill while sipping our drinks. Thanks Linda for the dinner and drink treats. Though we don't meet up that often, I know you will always be there for me.

Friday 24/7/20

Yes, it's Friday. Today was the first time out of the 3 months that I ended work at 6 plus, that's not because I finished my work but because I was heading out to meet the girls for dinner. Time to catch a relief before clearing the work on weekend. We met up for dinner at The Coffee Academics @ Raffles City, a cosy cafe tucked in the basement level recommended by Tracy.

We ordered small bites to share before the main course arrived, Curly Fries with Dip Trio ($16++). The curly fries were served with 3 dip sauces - honey mustard, house-smoked ketchup and curry mayonnaise. Needless to say, curry sauce is always our favourite.

All-day Breakfast

We were drawn to their all-day breakfast selection and we chose 2 dishes. The first was Smoked Salmon & Hash ($24.50++). The homemade potato hash patty was served alongside with smoked salmon, baby spinach leaves, poached egg and other greens.

The Academics Breakfast ($28++) was the all-time favourite for breakfast selection. The presentation looked sumptuous from the maple bacon to homemade baked beans, sauteed mushroom, halloumi cheese, scrambled egg, brioche toast and seasonal green.

This was really delicious, my dream breakfast. However, the price is a little on the steep side.

For pasta selection, we tried Salted Egg Bacon Carbonara ($23.50++). The linguine pasta was tossed with bacon and doused in creamy salted egg sauce which enhanced the taste of the overall dish.

The last main course was Truffle Portobello Mushroom Pizza ($26++). The thin crust pizza was toppled with portobello mushroom, onion, mozzarella cheese and drizzled with truffle oil. This was another well loved dish by us because we loved the thin crust pizza which was crunchy like biscuit.

The gathering turned out to be a birthday celebration for me, so sweet of them to plan this celebration for me as I hit a new birthday milestone and join the club. Gonna start clocking a new milestone ahead.

Thanks GF for the photo, with the lovely girls - Meryl, Tracy, GF and Jas.

As the years passed by, one will find that the circle of friends are getting smaller and smaller. I so happy that I have the girls with me throughout these 6 to 9 years, we gave each other support physically and mentally, witnessed each other growing up journey and entering different phases of life. My heart feel so full with this celebrated where we spent time catching up and enjoyed the hearty full in a relaxing atmosphere.

Thanks girls for the dinner treat and the birthday gifts, you girls made my day.

Tuesday 28/7/20

I received a sweet surprise treat from G.

She got the 3 of us Strawberry and Peach Tofu Cheesecake from Cake Spade. I ate the strawberry cheesecake, it was super delicious especially the biscuit crust which was crunchy while the tofu was soft and literally melt in the mouth. I'm gonna save the peach tofu cheesecake for my birthday.

Wednesday 29/7/20

Met up with MI for lunch today.

Since it was raining and we don't want to go somewhere fast, we settled for Pizza Hut. We had BBQ Chicken Pizza and Cheese Fries. Thanks MI for the lunch treat and had a great afternoon chatting.

Before I end the post, happy birthday to myself. 

This year has been a of roller roaster ride, may peaceful and good days come to me soon.

Happenings in July - Monster Curry Spicy Challenge + KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo

Saturday 4/7/20

Out for the first meet up with my friends after Phase 2 began, It has been more than 3 months since our last meet up. We had a catch up over a drinking session at Cafe Muji @ Plaza Singapura.

I ordered Iced Hibiscus Tea ($4.90). While I was deciding on the drinks to order, I came cross Ice Hibiscus Tea where the menu started it have health benefits of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, so I immediately opt for this.

After the gathering, CK, Meryl and I went over to Bugis Junction for dinner at Monster Curry. Japanese food is the food I missed the most during the Circuit Breaker. 

We waited for about 20 minutes before we got a seat. While sitting down, we must keep our mask on and we can only remove the mask when the food arrived.

The main agenda of us coming to Monster Curry was to take on the Monster Spicy Challenge. All 3 of us ordered Spicy Level 10 Salmon Fry Omelette Curry Rice ($15.30++). 

The curry rice included 4 pieces of fried Salmon and Omelette. The hearts represented the level of spiciness. The 10 hearts may seem a little intimidating to me but it didn’t stop me from digging in the delicious curry rice. 

At first bite, the salmon added with the curry sauce brought a blast of flavours. The fried salmon has a crispy exterior and the inner was tender while the curry added spicy boost to it. The spiciness was acceptable at first. However, the hot level started to build up as I took more mouthful. Thankfully, I have ordered a cup of tea to ease the fury flames burning in me. Despite the fiery kick, I still enjoy my plate of Spicy Level 10 Salmon Fry Omelette Curry Rice very much. 

I have gotten Eight Karats Eighteen Vitaskin Supplement from Meryl. It is a multi-functional health and beauty supplement made in Korea. It is a chewable berry taste supplement, perfect for those who does not like to swallow pill.

Thursday 16/7/20

姑姑 came over to our house and brought us lunch. 

It has been a long time since I had Fish & Chips, the fish was fried till golden brown while the inner flesh retained the moist and juicy meat.

Hair products from Korea have always catch my interest because the Korean idols all have perfect and silky hair. I have recently started using KUNDAL Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo - White Musk, Kundal is a renowned Korea brand that offers luxurious and green personal care products. 

The shampoo is safe for daily usage as it 32 different natural extracts and no harmful chemicals added. Kundal shampoo lathers easily into foam and glides through the hair strands easily. I love the refreshing subtle floral scent that makes me feel like I have undergo a pampering session, it leaves my hair smelling nice after the hairwash. My hair also become softer after the hairwash and the amount of hair fall has reduced slightly and lesser entangled (which also reduce hair breakage). 

I love that Kundal shampoo comes in a big bottle of 500ml which can last me for awhile. Will definitely repurchase this once finish.

Monday 20/7/20

Today marked the first day I went back to office after 4 months of working from home Work from home is still the default mode, I only went back for a few days to clear some stuffs. After getting so used to work from home, it took me awhile to adjust back to work in office. Both modes have its pros and cons.

There were only 3 person in my unit (including me) that were working in office today. MI and I went to Don Don Donki for lunch because I missed Jap food. It has become one of our regular lunch out place when it was just 2 of us.

We ordered a few items for sharing: scallops, fried chicken and pork omelette rice. 

I had a delicious lunch, thanks MI for the treat and welcoming me back. I really missed having lunch with colleagues and dining out, having to sit down and enjoy the lunch, rather than lunching at home because I'm bored with the daily tabao of the usual choices.

Sunday 26/7/20

It's family gathering day. Yong's family came over to our house for dinner, uncle got us roasted delicacy and satay. It was so nice to see each other again after so long.

Finally get to see little Xin Ru again.

I have fun playing with the girls. Come by often, okay?

Ended the post with It's Skin Honeybee Nutrition Mask which provides nutrition and hydrating moisture to our skin. Thanks Linda for the masks.

Product Review: Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow

Having a good night sleep matters as it can directly impact our health condition, therefore I try to go to bed on time and have at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep daily to ensure I have enough energy to carry out the daily work.

One of the elements that could help us improve the quality of sleep every night will be having a good quality pillow that provides right support to our sleeping posture.

Origin Mattress has introduced Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow that offers a responsive Latex foam support. Origin Mattress has great elements from bed frame, mattress topper to pillow that provide us with a better sleep.

The pillow was packed inside a box when it arrived. The pillow is designed in Germany by a team of experts who seek to provide the best mattress and pillow in terms of features and function.

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Current price: $129 (Usual price: $159)

I have to admit the price of the pillow is not cheap, probably that's the only drawback of this pillow. We can easily get a $10 - $20 pillow elsewhere, but we get what we pay for. The quality of the pillow is so much different, let's see what is the difference below.

The pillow comes with a removable Tencel fabric pillow cover that can be machine washed. The pillow cover has a soft texture that is hypoallergenic and lightweight. 

This is suitable for people with dust allergies as the pillow is made with 100% natural materials which helps to Anti-Dust Mites.

What makes Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow different from the others is the use of Latex foam which has a denser material. This durable latex material helps to mould to the shape of our head which provides the right level of sleep support.

The holes spotted on the latex foam is Coolmax Cooling Gel formulation that promotes air circulation and prevent trapped heat, this keeps our head cool in our humid climate and keep away unpleasant odours from our sweat as well as saliva drooling. It also helps us to fall asleep faster when we sink into the plush pillow.

This is my first time trying latex pillow and I feel luxurious sleeping every second on the latex form that provides full support on the head and neck, reliefs pressure on the cervical spine. The pillow cradles my head and makes me feel like I am sleeping on a cloud. Now I am looking forward to bedtime every night.

I have been really stressed up with the overwhelming work that is burying me lately till it affect my sleep at night. Too many things going on in my mind and my heart feeling empty because there is nothing to look forward to except the piles of work. I am glad that Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow helps to improve my sleep and provide me with a little comfort.

Good quality pillow is definitely worth to invest in, Origin Superior Coolmax Latex Pillow can also hold its shape for many years while still feeling soft. I know $129 is slightly pricey, you probably would want to experience the latex pillow first before deciding. The good new is Origin Mattress is offering a 30-Night Trial with money-back guarantee and no questions asked.

Thanks Best in Singapore for sharing this wonderful finding, it is indeed one of the best comfortable pillows to buy in Singapore 2020. Do follow Best in Singapore to find out the best things Singapore has to offer. - https://bestinsingapore.com/best-comfortable-pillow-singapore-2020/

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Food Review: Authentic Italian Pizza Delivery Singapore

Wow, the last time I had pizza was actually more than 6 months ago before this pandemic crisis happened, this is another food that I miss having when working from home. I yearned for a mid week perk up instead of the usual food that I have been having frequently and Pizza Delivery Singapore has fulfilled by desire. 

We all know that authentic Italian food is generally not cheap in Singapore, but this is not the case for Pizza Delivery Singapore.

Pizza Delivery Singapore provides an online fast-casual delivery concept where authentic Italian dining experience is just a click away. They serve artisan-style pizzas and pasta made on-demand, with side dishes and beverage in the menu selection. 

With 6 kitchens strategically located islandwide, our orders will be delivered to our doorstep within an hour. In a rare circumstance where your delivery is late, Pizza Delivery Singapore will offer you a $10 discount voucher that you can offset in your next order.

Free delivery: For order $60 and above.

$5.90: For orders below $60.

My order arrived within my time slot (6.15pm to 7.15pm) at 7pm.

Here's my order: La Amatriciana Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, Fish Finger and Crispy Chicken Wings. 

Let's begin the feast.

Handcrafted Italian Pizzas

There is currently a promotion where we can get any 2 pizzas at 50% off. I had La Amatriciana Pizza and Hawaiian Pizza both in large size at $29 for 2 pizzas (12′ inches - 8 slices), original price is $29 for 1 pizza. The pizza is also available in small (6′ inches - 4 slices) and medium (9′ inches - 6 slices).

Pizza Delivery Singapore prides themselves in providing consumers with only the most authentic Italian mouthfeel. To serve the freshest pizzas, the dough is hand-made from scratch daily and tossed only the Italian way. Not only that, the ingredients are imported directly from Italy.

The pizza’s crust is hand-stretched and cooked at an extremely high temperature inside a wood-fired oven to ensure that top quality.

My favourite among all is La Amatriciana Pizza.

The thin crust pizza was toppled with tangy tomato sauce, streaky bacon, sliced yellow onions, red chilli, mozzarella cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley.

One bite and I could taste a burst of flavours from the ingredients in it. The thin crust was crispy, buttery and cheesy. The sweetness of the secret tangy tomato recipe sauce was matched perfectly with the hotness of red chill, leaving us feeling hot and sweet at the same time. The tomato sauce was simmered for 8 hours to bring out the deep flavour.

Our second pizza was the classic Hawaiian Pizza which is Pizza Delivery Singapore's in-house favourite. The thin crust pizza was toppled with chicken ham slices, classic Italian tomato sauce, chicken breast, capsicum peppers, mozzarella cheese and pineapple chunks.

The Hawaiian Pizza was as flavourful with the chewy texture of the pizza, smokiness of the chicken chunks, sweetness from the tomato sauce and refreshing tart taste from the pineapple.

Sides Dishes

Side dishes are the perfect matches to go with our pizzas.We had Crispy Chicken Wings (6 pieces at $10.90) and Fish Finger (6 Pieces at $9.90). The original price for Crispy Chicken Wings is $14.90, so do take advantage of the $10.90 promotion now.

The Crispy Chicken Wings were fried till golden brown and have a smooth crispy skin with juicy meat. It was equally nice to savour the wings on its own or dipped into the sauce accompanied with the dish.

The chicken wing was very tender that it detached from the bone easily with just a bite.

Simple and addictive.

The Fish Finger comes from codfish fillets which were coated in golden crispy breadcrumbs, it was served with classic tartar sauce at the side which complemented well with the fish finger.

Mouthwatering Chicken Alfredo Pasta shot credits to Owari Photography, the best photographer who took the beautiful shots for Pizza Delivery Singapore.

I get to know Pizza Delivery Singapore from Best in Singapore, they recently just shared about the 12 best pizza deliveries in Singapore. Check this out to discover the best lobang in Singapore - 13 Best Pizza Deliveries in Singapore by Best in Singapore.

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