New Lucky Claypot Rice

We already had a favourite haunt for Claypot Rice before visiting this stall. Only upon multiple recommendations Kel and I decided to try this place to find out how good it really is. I was told it can get crowded even on unsuspecting weekdays.

So before we went, I gave them a call to place our order. True enough, we still had to wait about half an hour on top of the time we took to make our way there. With all the good things we heard about this place, our expectations were held high.

I should have taken a picture of the Claypot Rice when it is served. The claypot rice was served pale and white. No sauce or seasoning - apparently, it is a do-it-yourself concept. Then we try our hand at seasoning it ourselves. After scoops of rice into small bowls we realize the chicken, chinese sausage and salted fish toppings were not enough to fill the whole Claypot evenly so we felt we were eating rice with dark sauce more than anything.

We had soup too and it was nothing to shout about.

Being neutral about it, maybe they should season the dish with oil and dark sauce for us just so that we have the same quality of food every time and it’s not dependent on the customers ability to gauge how much to put in. And maybe for that price, it should have had more salted fish than 2 tiny slices with the thickness of sliced ham.

Nevertheless, this place can be ’back-up’ when one is desperate for Claypot Rice and there isn’t one nearby.

Location: Block 328 Clementi Ave 2

Anyone has recommendations for chomp-worthy Claypot Rice in Singapore?


Warm love,
Starningblue

Getting more foodie

Been busy with falling sick, thus lack of post ;) But doesnt mean I havent been eating! In fact, Im learning more hidden foodies and Im here to reveal some of the many.This time on, the address will follow if you happen to tour/live in melbourne so you know where to go!



Friend's boyfriend came to visit and so I had my fun share of exploring back alley cafes(though not really) that served awesome poach eggs(with cheese that tasted like quiche. Yum)

Breakfast stacks

Learning how to sip latte


Toi's strawberry smoothie in a tin cup. Lols

My male model

The all-day brekkie menu

We got there about 1130(got lost for 20mins) and it was packed full. A small cafe but with loads of rustic chairs and tables. Great chillout place for a cuppa or brunch you are a late riser. Good news is breakfast's all day on Sunday in melbourne;)

Green Refactory
Sydney Rd, Brunswick Cafe

Doing what a good host will do, I woke up at 9(again) on a weekend to head to south melbourne for some hearty breakfast.
Interesting concept they have is the moment you alight tram 96, voila! Youre at their cafe already=) The Hollandaise sauce was awesome, mushrooms were fresh(but 3bucks to include them in your meal) and just dig the sourdough. Best thus far. It was worth my sleep.
Lack of pictures because theyre not in my cam, sadly.

Mart130
Middle Park Light Rail Stop
107a Canterbury Rd
Middle Park 3206

Wagyu steak with rice.

Toi and my sushi sashimi boat

Found this place in the midst of searching for good jap food in melbourne. Sick of Cheap dondons and overpriced small portions in town. Not that Matsumoto serves any more that town restaurants, I have to admit their wagyu steak was pretty awesome and my boat was fufilling. Not superb, but satisfying. I thought it wouldnt be enough for us to share but I was bloated when we finished.

Matsumoto
48 Lygon StBrunswick East 3057 VIC

Crumpets

Recently I’m having this crumpet addiction, a change from typical pancakes. Its rather bland eaten alone so after a quick toast, I like to top it with butter (let it melt) or jam. Tried it with Philadelphia too but its not to my liking.

Simply love its spongy texture…. is this available in SG?

*Juanie*

Shelf Life

I don’t cook every single day yet I have loads of condiments, sauces and powders on my kitchen trolley. Sometimes in the morning I decide to cook beef for dinner that day then I change my mind so its back to the fridge for next day or whatever. What about the oils we have in the kitchen? I suppose it is hard to keep track how long it has been there and know for sure how long it can be stocked on our shelves.

Did you know that dried packed angel hair pasta has a shelf life of 3 years? I know because I recently discovered Still Tasty. A colleague of mine passed this on to a few of us who love cooking but hey, don’t all of us need to know such information too? This website is pretty comprehensive with whole chock lists of ingredients and how long we should be keeping them; in the fridge, on our pantry or in the freezer.

So have any one of you GUESSED whether you could still use the leftover ham in the fridge for a sandwich, would that bar of chocolate on the snack table still be good, how long you could keep fresh chicken before it is too fuzzy for cooking?

Go on, click in and find out for yourself!



Warm love,
Starningblue

Most Young-At-Heart Birthday Mum

Family and friends met up at Kong Inn Restaurant in JB for a cheery dinner to celebrate Mum’s big day. The spread was delectable and the guests were certainly spoilt!

The culprit bottle of dessert wine which got Gny a bit "tanned"

Marinated chicken feet was the appetizer highly raved by dish lovers. Personally, I don't enjoy this delicacy much so let's leave it for those who appreciate it. :p

Longevity Noodles

Abalone salad

Cold Platter, those little golden balls on the below right are superlicious scallops!

Mummy's fave stewed Pig Trotters.

After allll those food, we are surprised with STEAMBOAT! *jaw drop*

We were all served wasabi and sauce to dip the huge clam raw or we could blanch it in the pot of soup for another version.

This is not just another oyster, this is THE biggest oyster I have seen. Compare the shell size with the dinner fork! It's almost the size of my palm if I were to hold it in my hand.

Steamboat is not over, now comes juicy prawns and homemade meat balls AND crab. We were served self-made belachan. Spicy but shiok~

Crab is so fresh, the leg of this beast is still twitching. Totally caught me off guard when I was looking through my cam screen and it was moving. *hah*

My parents are friends with the restaurant's staff, they presented a beautiful bouquet and it made Mummy happy. How sweet~

Happy 55th Birthday to lovely Mummy!

Warm love,
Starningblue

TGIF!

Today is a day to call for a celebration not only coz its Friday but also coz of some good news. So good that even the pain of my torn muscle seems insignificant. I can now blow the grey clouds away and sleep like a baby.

Tonight is a good time to stuff myself silly. Do you usually cook on Friday? I don’t. If I’m not eating out, I’ll go for take-away / ready meal.

Have a great weekend!

~ Juanie ~

Jago Close Carrot Cake

Who loves Carrot Cake? I remember when I was studying overseas, this was something I would miss most and Carrot Cake is a dish that would make me feel home sick. *besides mummy’s cooking! Of course..*

Frankly Jago Close is not the best place to be on weekend mornings, not many parking lots and the coffee shop is cramped and reeks of different cooked food but it is worth all that hassle.

We usually choose to sit outside at the tables next to the main road for ventilation and space. Sunday mornings are busy but the wait for yummy Carrot Cake is not too long for agony.

Black or white?

Personally, I prefer the dark sauce carrot cake. For chilli lovers, you will definitely enjoy the carrot cake here.
Moist and soft textured carrot cake, partnered with just the right amount of dark sauce; it’s just great with fragrant local coffee for a sinful breakfast on a lazy Sunday.


Warm love,
Starningblue