Another Big Purchase!!

After a break from our wedding preparations for the past 1 month plus, we were back in action last Sunday looking for our marital bed. After a quick breakfast at Haig Road's food center, we made our way to Tampines Courts to look at their large selection of beds.

J is the more particular one about the beds and pillows he sleeps on so he was the one trying out most of the mattresses and only when he is satisfied will I try out the bed he has selected. After trying most of the beds, we decided that we wanted something between medium and firm. The mattresses with latex pillowtops were more comfy than the ones without and of course the price were also more expensive.

We shortlisted Dunlopillo and Four Stars and were about to leave when we were hailed by the salesman by Spring Air and after trying out their mattress, we were sold. It was super comfy although it was firm. The price was also almost half price off (although slightly off our budget) that weekend due to a promotion and the salesman was prepared to knock off $99 if we took it. We were most tempted but decided to discuss it over lunch before deciding whether to go ahead with the purchase. I suggested that we head down to Loyang Drive to take a look at Cellini before deciding since his Sis got her furnitures there when she moved last year.

We zoomed in straight to the beds section upon reaching and as luck would have it, we saw something we like which fits our budget. The mattress was super comfy and we loved it alot and the bed frame that we chose is the most compact of the lot and would be able to fit nicely into his room the only downside being that it would be the same as his sis. We still have the option to change the frame if we want to and since we only have to confirm sometime in early April next year, we'll keep our options open.

Source: http://www.cellini.com.sg/

My Bakes: No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Dessert

I was craving for some Peanut Butter dessert the other day and chanced upon this No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Dessert on the shelves while out with C the other day and decided to 'No' bake one and share it with the girls.

It was simple enough and the only things I needed in addition to what was provided in the pack were 4 tablespoon of butter and 1 1/3 cup of milk.

  The procedure spelt out with pictures to guide me along.

The individual packets of pre-prepared ingredients were labelled nicely.

Step 1: Mix the crust mix with 4 tablespoon of melted butter and press into the base of the containers. I divided it into 4 containers. One for myself and one for each of the girls.

Step 2: Add in the Filling mix and Peanut Butter into 1 1/3 cup of milk (I used full cream milk) and blend it on medium speed. While this was going on, the chocolate topping was sitting in a pan of hot water for the chocolate to be melted.

Step 3: Pour mixture from step 2 on top of the crust and and spread evenly.
Step 4: Pour melted chocolate over the top and refrigerate for 3 hours.

 

Just out of the freezer

Overall it was a very simple dessert to make as I did not have to prepare a lot of ingredients and it only took me less than 30 mins from start to finish. The peanut butter was a bit too sweet though. But nonetheless, I enjoyed it and it did squash my peanut butter craving.

I'm Loved

It was a monthly meeting with A, C and F but F couldn't make it last minute so it was left with us 3 gals.

A just got back from the U.S of A a couple of weeks back and she brought us Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!! It was quite timely since C and me were craving for peanut butter anything and I happened to buy a packet of No Bake Peanut Butter Dessert just before we met up with A.

Anne loves us!!

  

We ordered enough to feed 6 and we had difficulty finishing the food..

The onion rings were freaking huge but very yummy!!

Forgot the name of this burger but I will not order this again ..

I loved the buffalo wings

Nachos were crispy and we finished them all

Dessert was the best.. Satisfied my sweet tooth to the max..

My gifts from Anne.. The card was for not being able to attend my ROM..

My Husband's Other Love

J was admiring his handy work the other day and trying to get his latest assembled Gundam Model Kit (Hi-V Nu) to pose like Feng Yun so I decided to take some photos of his pride and joy ..

A Day Trip Across the Causeway

Another very out-dated post which was suppose to be up long ago ..

Early last month, I took a road trip up to Malacca and Muar with my family and some of my relatives from my mom's side of the family.

Woke up bright and early at 5am and picked up Y and my auntie at Sembawang before heading across the Causeway to meet up with my family.

First stop was Ah Koong Fishball for breakfast.

Ah Koong Restaurant

No. 266, Jalan Sutera,Taman Sentosa,

80150 Johor Bahru. Johor. Malaysia

Fishball dishes aplenty

The shop enjoyed brisk business

Fishball dishes galore

J's Mee Ta. Love the sauce.

I ordered the Bee Tai Mak Tng

Y's Kway Tiao Ta

C the chefs here machiam cooking in hotel.

Menu on the board

Meiying and Yingmei

J and Me. Our group was too big so we sat at different tables.

 
After a very satisfying breakfast, we had ourself some kart racing adrenaline rush at the Permas Go Kart

Permas Go Kart

Lot 1195 Jalan Bunga Matahari

Taman Plentong Baru

81750 Johor Bahru

Rows of karts waiting for us

Signing in at the counter

Posing with the helmets and go karts but why can only see part of the karts?

J with his kart

Me in my kart

Mum also joined in the action

At the spectators stand watching my bro and cousins go a second round

My Bro showing off

My cousins. They really drove very fast. I think they will be dangers on the road when they get their license.

My bro coming in for another round

The result of being hao lian. Almost lost control of his kart
The boys enjoying themselves.

This was the long, bumpy road that we had to take before we could reach the track.

After all the fun under the sun at the go kart, we finally made our way down to Malacca. It was a 1.5 hour drive where I took the wheel for the better part of the journey.

Reaching Malacca, we were greeted by these rows and rows of brick red shop houses. The buildings and food are influenced by the Portugese, Dutch and British.

Jonker Walk. It starts getting lively here at night..

It was 2+ when we reached Malacca and most of the eating places were either full or were already past their last order. We wanted to try the famed chicken rice balls but the queue was freaking long.

Another place where there was no more food ..

So wehad to venture further for our search for lunch..

Finally. A place where they were still serving lunch.

Open concept kitchen

We were very hungry so there was no time to take pictures after the food was served. We tried their chendol and it was DELICIOUS!!

We explored Jonker walk after our very late lunch .. Jonker walk, once the richman's street is now a living proof of Malacca's rich baba-nyonya heritage. The buildings are immaculately constructed with elaborate carvings on its pillars and walls. The street is also famous for its antique shops.

My parents got this amazing lady to compose poems with our names for us.

After all that walking, we needed a break to rest our tired feet

Then we made our way down to Christ Church and along the way we stopped for some phototaking. Can see the Maritime Museum. 

No!! Cannot take my photo. Love this little cousin of mine..

A group picture in front of The Stadthuys before we head up St Paul Hill. The Stadthuys (1650) was the official residence of the Dutch Governor. It now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum which has many traditional bridal costumes and relics on display. Nearby, one will also find the Christ Church built in 1753, another fine example of the Dutch architecture.

Almost there ..

Here's St Paul Church up on the hill. Once the prayer house of the Portuguese Catholics, then turned into burial ground for their noble dead by the Dutch. The tombstones have Latin and Portuguese inscriptions on them. St. Francis Xavier was buried here in 1553 before his body was moved to Goa in India.

A family photo up on the hill.

Then we started on the long way down the hill to head to Muar.

Slowly walking down..

Almost there ..

Finally reached the base of the hill.

We were too tired to take any photos and it was dark when we reached Muar .. We settled our dinner there, bought some Muar otah (which were very nice) and made our way back to Singapore.