Patisserie Petite Merville

This was another item from the Hokkaido Fair. Pumpkin pudding. Actually wanted to get a spongeroll. I have always wanted to try Japanese spongeroll (with imagineries of pillowy soft bouncy roll with fresh cream) but I think the aunty at the counter heard wrongly, so she packed the pumpkin pudding instead. Turns out to be a blessing in disguise. as the portion is much smaller (good for one pax), not so expensive (note that I didn't say it was cheap either...at $6 or ~400 yen) and it's sooo pretty!

elegant packing, i like

patisserie petite merville

sitting prettily inside the box

comes with a ceramic container

smooth pumpkin puree, with cream

gorgeous colour

In essence, this pumpkin pudding should be a hit amongst the ladies. Dainty, smooth and just the right sweetness. Light, and yet, with substance.

Here's a link to the patisserie website.

Hokkaido Fair Apr-May 2011 at Takashimaya

Stumbled upon the fair when I popped over to Taka tonight. Missed the fair when it was at Isetan and then Tampines Mall. No worries, 'coz here it is now!

Since I haven't have my dinner, thought it'd be nice if I just packed back from the fair itself. Oooh, also found the newly launched Japanese baumkuchen (Juchheim brand). Hehehe, so many things to buy! But of course, can't buy all in one day.

So, here was my loot:

stuffed squid with rice (ikameshi) $4.30 (~ 280 yen)

rice

Also bought some croquettes.

croquettes trio kani tarawa, shrimp and scallop (from front to back)

scallop

scallop intestine?

shrimp croquette

crab croquette

The croquette goes for $15 for 3 pieces. That's $5 (~330 yen) per piece of fried mashed potato! WOW! There was only 1 scallop in the scallop croquette, and 1 prawn in the shrimp croquette. The rest are just mashed potato (and mixed with probably cream and butter). I can imagine eating these nicely fried mounds of potato during winter time, hohoho!

Since cherry blossom viewing season, here's something to drink to that. Cheers!

pretty can

sakura motifs

Croquette overdosed. Actually, all the fillings taste about the same since 80% of the time, is just eating the potatoes... and to top it off with stuffed squid with rice.. carbo overload! *burp* 'scuse me!

the little things in life

tiny piece of japanese cake called "DOROLL"

like a condensed sponge roll, or a cross between dorayaki and sponge roll?

nice thin layer of jam by the sides

Yums =)

Sentosa Boardwalk Nightview

nice cosy lighting

barrier of some sort?

information (lamp)post

reflection on water

pensive mood?

colourful

cactus found

cactus found ontop of garbage bin

Marina Bay Sands

Was at MBS for a Microsoft event. First time visiting the place. So here's a couple of pics taken.

shoppes at MBS

photo exhibition for Karl Lagerfield

Ferrari shop

indoor sampan ride, anyone?

Outside view.

the sky was hazy that day

lotus aka museum

interesting lines

spaceship obscurred

standing right beneath, 'coz bus stop is around there

MBS have a lot of space, but it feels somewhat similar to airport. Hmm.. expected a little more 'grandness', I guess. Its convention hall was nice. With chandeliers hanging outside, and thickly carpeted floors.

something to read

An article on depression:

http://health.asiaone.com/Health/Health+Matters/Story/A1Story20110420-274712.html

limited edtions

Snacks from overseas. Kit-kats from Japan!

matcha flavored

with matcha layered in between

wasabi kit kat

with hints of wasabi, tasted sweet not pungent!

Chocolate from USA:

Ghirardelli brand was incorporated in 1852!

TBHQ, antioxidant aka preservative. Read wiki here.

chocolate squares

peanut butter in between, and it tastes yummy!

earth day holy friday

Holy Friday, and Earth Day everyone.

Count our blessings.

happiness is U-shaped

Apparently middle-aged person are grumpiest. Assuming a life-span of 66 years old, then at 33 that person is grumpiest. If assuming life-span of 100, then at 55 that person is grumpiest? At my age, I do find myself grumpy most of the time. Hence, it means I have reached middle-aged!

Somehow it makes sense. Childhood are supposedly happiest. Then came the turbulent teenage years. Then adulthood was accompanied by responsibilities but still happy because earning money and have a sense of belonging. Then as we aged, we try to find that ever elusive thing called love. Some might find it, and luckier ones will have it reciprocated. Some opt for practicality and companionship. Some not so lucky ones will question about the meaning of life.

Then, as we become more and more mature, and when our thoughts and emotions no longer rages like Niagara falls, perhaps we'll feel more at peace (or probably given up the hope of searching)... with the world, and ourself.

The above are just some thoughts, unrelated to the studies.

Read the article here.

didgeridoo man, and passer-bys

when night falls