Monday, May 28, 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dean Home Artist
I have fallen deeply in love with his artwork!!!




Friday, March 2, 2012

After ordering coconut juice @ Marina Bay Sands by the pool...
This is what was delivered to my table...
The entire coconut with a straw!

Sightseeing in Singapore...
The first Louis Vuitton built on water...
Singapore of course!!!


Marina Bay Sands Casino
was the Hotel of our choice for our stay in Singapore...
as you can imagine our view from the 27th floor was breath taking

Swimming in this pool was incredible...
you felt as if you were literally at the TOP of Singapore

 

Dinner @ The Grand Hyatt Singapore


 



There are 2 activities high on the agenda in Singapore...
Eating & Shopping
Jimmy Choo...latest Collection
Din Tai Fung
The most amazing Dumpling Restuarant
Stephen & I enjoyed wonderful dumpling tastes at one of our favourite places

Culinary hygiene is terribly impressive in Singapore!



Monday, February 27, 2012

Jim Thompson Singapore @ Dempsey Hill
Our Jim Thompson lunch was a culinary delight
as well as a textile heaven...
Jim Thompson fabrics covered everything the eye could see
Wallpaneling, leadlight window detail as well as
all the furniture & soft furnishings.
China Town & Beautiful Porcelain Antiques
Stephen & I found these 2 beautiful pieces
in the heart of Singapore's China Town
These will look stunning @ the beach house
We carried them back on the plane
in our backpacks...



The detailing in this particular piece was divine...
I fell in love with quite a few stunning pieces
that I would have dearly liked to have brought home...
our backpacks simply weren't big enough!
These 2 lovely ladies helped us make our antique selection






The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
The recently opened Fullerton Bay Hotel...
I found this the most beautiful boutique hotel in Singapore.
CUT Singapore Wolfgang Puck
Stephen was in heaven...I still enjoyed the vegetarian menu

Osteria Mozza Singapore
Marina Bay Sands
The heart of Osteria Mozza's dining is a free-standing fresh mozzarella bar, where a wide array of dishes centered around imported bufala mozzarella, burrata and burricotta cheese is prepared nightly.
There is a complete menu for burrata...simply delicious!!!

From the Mozzarella Bar
Burrata from Puglia with leeks & fett’unta
Bufala Mozzarella with prosciutto di Parma 
Burrata with leeks vinaigrette & mustard breadcrumbs 
Burricotta with braised artichokes, pine nuts, currants & mint pesto
Bufala Mozzarella with iceberg, salame, peperoncino & green olive tapenade 
Bufala Mozzarella with pesto, salsa romesco, tapenade & caperberry relish
Burricotta with radicchio, spiced walnuts, honey & fried rosemary
Burrata with bacon, marinated escarole & caramelized shallots
Burrata with asparagus, guanciale, brown butter & almonds 

Raffles Hotel Singapore
Going to Singapore didn't set me back from my detox...I still enjoyed all that the 'Long Bar' had to offer...
A Mock Singapore Sling!!!
Huge boxes of peanuts are a tradition at the 'Long Bar'
&
so is throwing the shells anywhere &
everywhere!!!!


SINGAPORE
KEYSTONE RESTAURANT
11 Stanley Street
By it's nature, a keystone is an architectural fixture which stands distinct from its counterparts. It encompasses strength and resilience, and its mighty characteristics make it the most integral part of any structure. Inspired by its namesake, Keystone Restaurant aims to distinguish itself from other Modern European offerings with its more progressive interpretation. Chef Mark Richards' creativity and genius are a reflection of his years of experience in the industry. The proud owner and director of Keystone is Eddie G Han. Stephen and I enjoyed every mouthful of our dining experience.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Alto @ New Farm
have a themed menu any two courses for $35.00
including a glass of wine
This months theme is Sardinia
where I have spent an amazing holiday a couple of years ago
Below is the fantastic main course I enjoyed while gazing over the ever busy
Brisbane River
Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterrian Sea with an area of 23,821 km². It is situated between 38° 51' and 41° 15' latitude north and 8° 8' and 9° 50' east longitude. To the west of Sardinia is the Balearic Sea, a unit of the Mediterranean Sea; to Sardinia's east is the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is also an element of the Mediterranean Sea.[5]
The coasts of Sardinia (1,849 km long) are generally high and rocky, with long, relatively straight stretches of coastline, many outstanding headlands, a few wide, deep bays, rias, many inlets and with various smaller islands off the coast.
Tagliatelle, ribbons of freshly made pasta
was draped over a bed of shelled musells
swimming in a white wine broth
dressed in Bottega (fish roe)
Vermentino di Sardegna Wine
Simply Divine!!!