Sambal Dishes in the West!

If you think those Sambal BBQ Dishes can only be found at Newton Circus, think again. Together with Hpility, Joanna and Yongwei, we found this BBQ stall in Jurong West which is worth a journey to the west of Singapore:

Look at how fresh and thick the stingrays at the stall are!
We look around our tables and realize almost every table had ordered dishes from this stall. Introduce to you other dishes available at the stall first:

Sambal Prawns

I know most of us do not like to peel the shells when eating prawns.

You DO NOT NEED to.

The shells are already peeled for you.
On top of that, the head and tail of the prawn is only slightly attached to its body. All you have to do is to just give it a gentle nudge and you will be able to enjoy the prawn meat.

Comes in only 1 standard size: $13

Sambal Sotong

This is definitely a must-eat for all Sotong Lovers!

Garnished with fresh spring onions and crispy fried shallots,
the sotongs are well-cleaned and just-the-right bite size.

Coated with a layer of the stall's homemade sambal,
the Q-ness of the sotong helps to burst the sweetness of the sambal in your mouth,
leaving the spicy fragrance even after you swallow.

Comes in 3 sizes: $6, $8 and $10

We had the $8 plate.

Sambal Kangkong

Also known as 马来风光.

There's also cuttlefish well-mixed into this dish!
The oil when cooking this dish gets soaked into the kangkong?!

Not at this stall.

Joanna and I were saying about how crispy and non-oily the kangkong taste and we finished the whole plate with Yongwei still trying to snap up the last 1 or 2 leaves left in the sauce.

He said,"I realize I took only 1 bite, no more already?! Order some more lei!"

The main character: Sambal Stingray

The meat is at least 2-cm thick.
Nevertheless, it did not lose the juicy and tenderness from within.
(Looks at the photo below and you'll know)

Generously spread, the homemade sambal sauce is one of a kind;
We thought the sambal tasted like a little like satay sauce, only slightly spicier.

Comes in 2 sizes: $8 and $10

A $10 BBQ Sambal Stingray which can eat up to 4pax is

SUPER CHEAP!!!

The above is OWNAGE!!!

Sour and sweet and you can make it really spicy with the chilli padi on top.
(Take away the chilli padi if you just want it sweet and sour)

I took 2 saucers alone!!!

See how Yongwei tried to hold the most precious stingray meat very steadily so that he can savour every last bit of it, mimmicking those taiwanese celebrities in taiwanese food variety show.

And here's Hpility and Joanna posing for my camera eating stingray!

There are other choices of fish you can purchase at the BBQ stall. Price varies according to the fish market so do check with the stall owner first.

The BBQ Stall is here:

Blk 496 Jurong West Street 41 #01-84,
COFFEE UNITED COFFEESHOP.

Opening Hours:
Mondays to Sundays, 3pm-8.45pm
Every Alternate Tuesday: OFF DAY

The stall owner said that usually his fish will be totally sold out by 8pm, so do go early to avoid disappointment, especially weekends!

Do not go to the wrong coffeeshop because there is one more coffeeshop next to this one.
The exterior looks like this:

I've even ringed the stall in red for you. So please do not go to the wrong one okay.
Now i need to find something to eat.

All these pictures are making me hungry again!

Are You Responsible?

Are You A Responsible Pet Owner?

After writing my experience about my battle with the ticks,

I realise many who visited my blog had ticks problems with their pets as well.

Does your pet used to have ticks?
How did you manage to eliminate these pests?
What are the precautions you take now?

Have you ever helped a friend who is troubled by ticks?
Are you a troubled pet owner who needs help?

Come forward and share your experience!
You may leave a comment here or email to mintition03@gmail.com.

I'm giving away an anti-tick dog/cat spray for the most interesting write up.

Some people are just plain ignorant.

They think that if your pets USED TO have ticks, they are dirty and should be isolated because your pets will still possess ticks on them. These people even think that you should not bring your pet out from then on otherwise you will be an inconsiderate and irresponsible pet owner.

Like $#%*?!

From what I know,

ticks are common in Asian due to the climate.

You can't prevent the ticks from coming to your pet,

but you can always take precautious measures to prevent them.

PETS WHICH HAVE TICKS DOES NOT MEAN THEY CANNOT GO ANYWHERE.

They just need extra attention from you to help eliminate the pest before they can.

Responsible pet owners,

please help to clarify that pets who used to have ticks are safe upon your meticulous care.

What happens when Bubble's not around.

Bubble's away from home for the past one week.
Life just isn't the same without him.
There's no one to greet me at the doorstep, just an empty cage.

For several nights, I've been crying in bed, missing him.
So this is what happened when you give all your love to your dog.



Ticks are no joke!



Especially in this tropical climate, the ticks are all over, waiting to pounce on your pets anytime, anywhere. Especially in the grass, along the roadside, and even from other dogs/cats.

Prevention is better than cure.
I already spend more than $300 trying to cure this issue and still worrying they might come back.

I finally bought an organiser!
Penning is never the same with an electronic organiser.
Or is it just because I am a girl?





Look at how thoughtful my dearest Meibao is!
She bought me this Stitch Passport holder and brewed herbal drink for me!
this woman, never fails to brighten up my day.

This is a MUST BLOG!
I had told Boris that I will definitely have this screen-printed.
The least expected just happened when Creative Director from J-team, Boris Boo, 'like-d' my Offical Fan Page!

人来就好嘛，
干吗这么破费！

I will tell you more about Boris Boo when his upcoming movie is being screened.

Once again readers,
I'd like to stress that Ticks are no joke.
If you have a pet, get anti-ticks prevention products to protect them.
FYI, ticks had killed at least three in China recently, and leaving more than 245 people ill.

If your dog is scratching, just make sure it's not ticks are living on them.
Search under its armpits, in between their paws, behind the ears, around the neck and at the base of its tail. These are more ticks-proned areas. These pests can be ANYWHERE on your pet.

I hadn't been skiving at home you know.
I had to plan and work so many things!
One of it is the upcoming Primary School Mega Gathering!


(video courtesy of Cherylene See.)

PositiviTEA- F&N Seasons Green Tea

When talking about being One Step Closer to Well-Being, I'm not just talking about having lots of money. I concluded years ago that life in Singapore is fast-paced and hactic. Which is why we need to take a step back and relax- physically and mentally.

On Wednesday afternoon, I was invited to attend the press release of the New F&N Seasons Green tea at the Villa Halia Restaurant.




Located in the Heart of the Singapore Botanical Gardens, the serenity and fresh air have successfully managed to recharge me.



The event was decorated in beautiful butterflies to add touches of colours to this wonderful greenery.

Walk through the gallery room, and be greeted by a cooling gust of AIRCON! (Come on, it was 12pm!)

Very soon, I found captivated by the simplicity and refreshing concept of this event, which was followed by an instant refresh of my body, mind and senses.


And you know what? The 2 latest addition to the F&N Seasons Green Tea Range made me felt exactly this way when I drank it!

The Ice Lemon Green Tea

Simple to put across, in the past whichever Ice Lemon Series I drank from, they all tasted like the original ice lemon tea. So now when I say Ice Lemon Green Tea here, i really mean Ice lemon GREEN tea.

Well balanced, the zesty taste of lemon tea fills in as you take your sip,leaving behind an aromatic fragrance finish of green tea.

This drink is my new addiction!

Jasmine Green Tea

The jasmine green tea has qualified as a healthier choice berverage under the Health Promotion Board's healthier choice programme. This drink voices down to its simplest and most original taste of Jasmine Green Tea, certain to capture the hearts of green tea lovers.


Both drinks are now available in all major supermarkets and convenience stores.

Not only do we get to try the new products, the organiser has prepared a healthy lunch for the guests.

HEALTHY NOT EQUALS TO BLUNT TASTING.

Look at the sumptous lunch!




The shrimp that tasted like satay and the slices of mangoes were so sweet!



They made this dessert out of the Jasmine Green Tea!

A special speaker, Wendy Chua K. Wand, the founder and Manager Director of WAND inspiration, was invited to share her insights of how one can be well in terms of your body, senses and mind. She gave us tips on how to be WELL even in UNWELL situations.



She is such a positive person, I love her!!!
(unlike someone else)

Talking about events, you'll definitely be sure to meet more friends!
Here are some aspiring people whom I've met at Hilla Restaurant:

Fion from F&N Interflavine Pte. Ltd(left) and Cheryl(right).

Mr Wong Mun Wai, a senior journalist from NTUC lifestyle

Alvin from OMY(left) and Shou Chen(right)

The PositiviTEA goodie bag

You know what I did with the drinks in the Goodie bag?!
I did the first positive thing by SHARING Them all!

Would you like to know the response of these people who have drank the products?
They all became positively happy like me!

First I gave it to the taxi driver who drove me to tuition.
Then I gave it to Meibao and my student(shall not post his photo up as he is a minor).
William was the 3rd to receive the free sample drink.
Hpility was the next to try. Yongwei got the last bottle!
In the goodie bag, there was a positiviTEA plant. I've decided to grow it! This is a more meaningful gift rather than lanyards. LOLX.

If you have forgotten where I went for the F&N seasons Green Tea Press Release, I was at the Halia Restaurant at Singapore Botanical Gardens.



Join the F&N Seasons Facebook Fan Page now! I just did!

Participate in their unique 'PositiviTEA plantation' and stand a chance to win 1 pair of Golden Village Gold Class Tickets! Also, fans with fully grown F&N Seasons PositiviTEA plant will be selected via lucky draw to win a Samsung Netbook!






Look out for F&N ambassadors as they distribute free servings of these 2 products at F&N Seasons roadshows around in Singapore!

This is the F&N Seasons advertisement outside the Heeren Bus stop!
Isn't this awesome?





Don't miss them now!