Homemade Tangyuan (汤圆) for Dongzhi (冬至) Festival

Dongzhi Festival or Winter Solstice Festival is traditionally a time for the family to get together. Traditionally Tangyuan was made and ate during the get togethers. It is made from glutinous rice flour and symbolize reunion.

For my family, it is also a time to worship ancestors. The recipe was passed down to my mum from grandma. I love the homemade Tangyuan from my mum because it was full of color and ingredients. Besides the balls of glutinous rice, there were red dates, dried longgan and gingko nuts.

VeganBurg @ Jalan Eunos

Previosuly, I have written a post on VeganBurg stating that they are selling vegetarian burgers. Technically I am wrong, the burgers at VeganBurg also excludes the use of eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived ingredients.

I have always wanted to go back to VeganBurg to taste the rest of their burgers on their menu. In a way, I am amazed by how tasty the burgers were even though it excludes the use of meat and animal-derived ingredients. This time I tried the Hawaiian Pineapple burger. The soya based patty was really nice and tasty. The pineapple gave the burger a freshness dimension too. I encouraged you to give VeganBurg a try to the new concept of healthy burger.

Hawaiian Pineapple 4.2/5

Vegan Burg
44 Jalan Eunos
Nearest MRT: Eunos (EW Line)

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Bar and Billard Room @ Raffles Hotel

I have been eagerly waiting for the lunch after reading so many good reviews of their buffet. To make sure that I will not be caught up with work, I even took leave specially for the lunch appointment.

The restaurant has a cosy ambient with its dark wooden furniture and colonial style setting. There was a huge variety of food and all were of top quality. Service was also excellent. It was definitely one of the best buffet experience and I never regret taking leave to taste all the excellent spread of food.

I will let the photos tell its own story... enjoy.

Different types of ham 4/5

Different types of ham 4/5

Oyster 4.2/5

Tuna 4.2/5

Smoked Salmon 4/5

Scallops 4.5/5

Pork Belly 4.2/5

Vietnamese Chicken Wrap 4.2/5

Salad 4.2/5

Zucchini and Egg Plant 4.2/5

Crackers with Duck Rillette and Beet Caviar 4.5/5

Lamb Curry with Apple and Almond 4.2/5

Black Mussel with Cream and Basil 4.5/5

Salmon with Sorrel Sauce 4.2/5

Black Cod with Shallot, Pesto, Tapenade Sauce 4.5/5

Duck Breast 4.5/5

Coulibiac with Snapper 4/5

Chocolate Tart and Eclair 4.5/5

Bread Pudding 4/5

Chocolate Mousse 4.5/5

Vanilla and Green Tea Ice Cream 4.5/5

Bar and Billard Room
Raffles Hotel
1 Beach Road
Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

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