My craving for Badoque Cafe's Aglio Olio was so bad that I decided to cook a substitute dish - Chilli, Lemon and Parsley Linguine to ease my craving. I don't blame baby cos Badoque really provides big and quality servings at no additional service charge and GST (government tax). Too good to be true? Check out their website to find out more. The place's highly recommended for a yummylicious treat with friends and loved ones that doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. And no, Badoque's management does not pay me to say this.
Now, back to Chilli, Lemon and Parsley Linguine...
Armed with "yakin mau lebih" confidence but no experience in Italian cuisine, my meal with a mission started at 1pm yesterday. I was lucky Raudaa was on off-in-lieu and was able to accompany me to NTUC (Joo Chiat branch) to buy the ingredients. We took nearly 2 hours to find the things we need. Trust me, it was pretty chaotic, not because we were not prepared on the list of things to buy, but the outlet's product placement and assortment are all over the place. Sorry NTUC for saying this. I still love you nevertheless, for your aircon and value-for-money items cos I always get cheated when I'm at Geylang's wet market. Tsk.
Preparing the ingredients was pretty smooth and easy. I'm sure if I get to practice everyday, I will only get better and the food, tastier.
The outcome - ta-daa! A fulfilling lunch for three!
It definitely tastes better with Parmesan Cheese and deep-fried chicken drumlets. A bit of carbohydrate won't harm your weight and will ensure you and your loved ones are sufficiently fed!
Here's the recipe (serves 2-3):
Ingredients
(1) 250g linguine, boiled till soft
(2) Grated zest of 1 lemon
(3) Half cup lemon juice
(4) Chopped parsley
(5) 2 red and 2 green chillies combined, finely chopped
(6) 6 tbsp olive oil
(7) 30g butter
(8) 1 clove garlic
(9) Salt and pepper to taste
Simple, isn't it?
Method:
(1) Heat up olive oil in a pan and add in butter to melt.
(2) Fry garlic in the pan briefly, then add chilli and fry again for a few seconds.
(3) Add in cooked linguine, lemon zest and juice as well as parsley. Toss to coat and heat through, then serve.
Have fun in trying out the recipe and happy cooking!
If you have seen the animated movie, Up, you would probably agree that it’s one of the best animations produced by Pixar Animation Studios besides Finding Nemo (the movie’s distributed by Walt Disney Pictures) – first to be presented in Disney Digital 3-D.
Up won Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Score. The movie received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, making Up only the second animated movie in history to receive such a nomination, following Beauty and the Beast in 1991.
If you haven't catch it, I shall not spill the spoilers but all I can say the movie's really heartwarming - trust me, you would probably want to watch it again even if you have catch it at the cinema. That's what I did. The movie effects and storyline certainly blow me away.
With my condition, guess this will make up our lost late night couplehood outings and be our so-called date each coming night.
Psst...I'm not supposed to promote illegal viewing but if you are interested, you can actually view the movie Up at http://watchxonline.com for free! Legal free viewing for Singapore-made movies (eg. The Maid, 881, Home Run) are also available at http://video.xin.msn.com. Power to the Internet! Have fun!
It seems like yesterday that I blogged about how I hate facing the new day in view of my dreadful morning sickness during the first 5 months of pregnancy.
Now that it's over, I bought many things in preparation for baby’s arrival. But first, I would like to thank my sister, Kak Aidah and sister-in-law, Kak Rozi for the clothes and other necessities that are given/loaned to me. Ibu & Abah, for constantly checking on me if I have popped. Fazlan, for the Babymoon trip and treats. Mak, for your daily meals and laundry help. Ayah, for driving me to places. Reha and Humairah, for the maternity wear and loose clothing. Fana, for the cutesy baby outfit and lil’ notes and gifts to cheer me up. Wani A, for the constant reminder on to-do list. Wani O and Azlan, for the useful pregnancy books. Raudha and Filzah, for the pre-baby photoshoot. My ex-boss, Rina, for accompanying me to Mother Care and Kiddy Palace - an eye-opening shopping trip indeed. Netty and Luk, for the videocam to capture baby’s arrival. Wilson, for purchasing the wide angle lens on my behalf. Haddad, for the black diary to upkeep baby’s progress. Hyrul, Nezar, Raudaa, for constantly reminding that I should rest and not move too much. Zurr, for taking up the extra responsibility at work. Elly, for keeping in mind what I want from the company (Psst! It's Avent bottles and sterilizer - don't get me the same product ok :p). And family and friends, especially those at Twitterverse, for your prayers when I’m down with premature signs of contractions and high fever.
You make my day! :)
It’s 37 weeks and counting, people!
I just can’t wait to hold and cuddle her.
Truth is, I am sceptical when it comes to smartphones. I hate my Blackberry Bold so much (due to its faulty track ball – I had to change the phone twice fyi) that I wish I can end my contract soon.
So when I heard SingTel will be introducing a new touch screen smartphone called Samsung Galaxy S in the market, I was excited as it’s rumoured to be the new i-Phone that everyone’s been waiting for! I did my research; googled about the new phone and off I went to SingTel’s Samsung Galaxy S media launch which was held at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) Expo and Convention Centre last Sunday.
The media launch venue (Melati Room) is big and grand. And the media attendees were, well how do I put it, "kiasu"! Everyone was so enthusiastic and the wubby had to keep on reminding the journalists and photographers to be seated as there were several video cams from the broadcast media stationed at the back of the room to capture the launch as well.
Evidence of eager journalists and photographers!
While waiting for the launch to commence, I couldn't help but to look at other people’s cameras and lenses, and secretly wish that I own them. Yes, I’m crazy like that.
I was getting a bit restless. Thank god, I bought a new pair of Clarks' flats the day before where I could comfortably wriggle my toes.
These Samsung girls also caught my eye as they looked like they were from the “A-Go-Go” era rather than the future. Seriously, the outfit creator/designer should be fired for being tasteless.
Now, I shall not digress and move on to the actual launch.
The launch was commemorated by SingTel’s Executive Vice President of Consumer, Mr Yuen Kuan Moon and Managing Director of Samsung Asia, Mr Sung-Hyun Moon. I wonder if they are siblings as they have the same surname – Moon.
With this, Singaporeans will be the first in the world to experience the Korean-made Android™ 2.1 Samsung Galaxy S – thanks to SingTel!
Samsung believes that the Android-powered Galaxy S will set a new standard for smartphones. Galaxy S has the slimmest and ultra-responsive super amoled screen for clearest and bright viewing of high definition videos at all angles, even in the sun!
I think so too! See how vivid the colours of the picture taken by 5.0-megapixel Galaxy S' camera! I'm so impressed! *Nods with approval*
There are several screen modes which you can choose from like macro, landscape, party/indoor, sports, night and portrait with shots which ranges from continuous, self, action, cartoon, smile, vintage and panorama. The camera also comes with anti-shake, blink-detection and auto contrast.
It also come with VGA video telephony camera - HD video playing and recording (1280 x 720) with up to 30 frames per sec.
See product specifications and review from CNET Asia!
Now, let's get down to business. How much will it cost you?
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100 mins
200 mins
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It was quite apparent during the launch that Korean hot sensation, Super Junior, was the one who stole the limelight. But it's all good as telecommunication and entertainment work nicely hand-in-hand. I believe Galaxy S is targeted at the youths, seeing the turnout of young fans at the main entrance from as early as 5pm was simply amazing. I had to walk a long distance to reach to the venue where the launch was held as security was very tight.
Introducing the 9 members from Super Junior. They are: (1) Lee Teuk (2) Hee Chul (3) Ye Sung (4) Shin Dong (5) Sung Min (6) Eun Hyuk (7) Dong Hae (8) Si Won (9) Ryae Wook
Amidst the screaming fans, look whom I've met on site?
Izaar, Hyrul, ShaB (smiling at the back) and of course, Atiyah who kindly snapped this picture.
Thanks SingTel for the closed door invitation to the media launch and Super Junior's showcase! Hail to the Reds for bringing yet another breakthrough for Singaporeans to enjoy - Android™ 2.1 Samsung Galaxy S!
Can't get enough of Super Junior? Click onto the video below to listen to their famous "Sorry, Sorry" song.
Note to Super Junior's fans: Members of the public can view and post videos of Super Junior's exclusive performance on their Galaxy S, via SingTel's Mobile TV. So what are you waiting for? ;)
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