Ramadan is here again...

From Nam's Makan Time,

I wish all readers a healthy and peaceful Ramadan.

Check out my new scale friendly healthy dishes.

After a day of fasting, eat smart at each IFTAR is ideal.
I have posted a link for you to read up and

learn how to plan the right meal for your next Iftar..

Salam,
Nam

Bali ~Feel good food...

Waroeng Bonita Bali.

During my last trip to Bali. My good friend

Cheryl introduced me to Soup Buntu Goreng

(Fried Oxtail Soup).


I have to agree with her it was amazing.
Super friendly staff and great food at reasonable price..

Good reads too.

http://bonitabali.com/

We stayed at the beautiful Villa Awali..

Stayed very close to the stunning pool and view..

and our own BBQ Sunset dinners..

Oh dear my mouth is watering looking at all these food. :) Am so planning my next trip soon.

::Weekend BBQ::

Helllllo....

Lately I have been hosting a few bbqs..

Would like to share some of my new recipes.

I love love love bbq foods.

Once in a while it's great to have a small gathering

of family and friends and treat yourself

to some delicious bbq grilled food..

Why not?

Great food & amazing company. :)

Plus it will be the festive season soon...

::Meat Free Monday::

Hi everyone,

I just started my first meat free Monday...:)

Despite my love for meat.

I strongly feel that it for a great cause and that I could

somehow contribute andplay a part in this.

Click on the link below and read more about meat free Monday.

http://www.supportmfm.org/

Xoxo

Nam

::Royal China @ Raffles Hotel::

For our 2nd anniversary, Raf brought me to

Royal China as he knowmy obsession for "dim sum".

I fell in love with the doll house like restaurant.

The baby blue walls and white furniture are

make me really calm and relaxed.

The fooood was fantastic. The price was surprisingly moderate.

It is know for being the best restaurant to get your "dim sum".

We had the usual favourites, "Har kau" Steamed Prawn dumplings,

"Prawn chung fun" Rice flour rolls, "Peking" roast duck and vegetable dumplings in chili oil.

I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

For details of restaurant click on link below:
http://www.raffles.com/EN_RA/Property/RHS/Restaurants_Bars/Royal_China_at_Raffles.htm

::Brunch @ Dolce Vita::

The restaurant is by the pool and the hotel have just revamp the pool area complete with white canopies.

It really relaxing and perfect way tp finish of your week.

The all you can eat brunch is

available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Pricing are $88++ or

$118++ for free flow of champange,wines and others.

Opens 11:30 am to 3pm.

Ala carte menu is available too.

Great ambience and good food..

Tel: +65 68853551

Mandarin Oriental Singapore

::On rainy days::

Just like to share with you my favourite

comfort food during rainy weekends..

Fried fish marinated with sambal and turmeric

Chicken soup with carrots and leafy vegetable

Soya sauce dip with Bird eye chilies & red onions

Steamed fragrant rice

So blessed.. Simple yet so satisfying.

xoxo

Nam

**~~** Ramadan Kareem **~~**

**~~~*~~** Ramadan Kareem**~~*~~~**

I would love to wish all the muslim readers

a blessed and happy Ramadan.

May your be given strength and patience

while carrying out your fasting..

I will definitely update new recipes for Breaking fast

and maybe some bites for Sahur even... :)

Do leave a comment if you wish me to try some recipes...

I will also try some new delicious Raya treats..

Hoooraaayy... Now i am hungry already... Wink!

**God bless**

....Salam....

Nam

Birthday getaway ::Bali::

It's was my birthday, me and a group of my very dearest friends went down to Bali for a fun in the sun beach getaway.. It was amazing. i am going to write on four dishes which i felt was fantastic.

Firstly we had lunch on the beautiful La Lucciola.

I can't really remember what the dishes were

called so please excuse me.

My husband tried the poached eggs with salmon on muffins.

It was brilliant.

Enough to keep you going for half a day

walking in the street Bali..:)

I had pan fried fillets along with wedges and a portion of green salad. Very light perfect for a light meal by the beach. In Bali the food is really good that you can basically would want to munch every 2-3 hours... So a light meal is just right.

La Lucciola
Add: Jlh Laksmana (Jln Oberoi) Temple Petitengit, Kerobokan.

Before heading back we enjoyed a wet breezy afternoon in Kudeta. It was raining very heavily. We had ordered a few dishes i am totally in love with the "Tuna Carpaccio" with preserved lemon, fried capers,chili and salmoriglio dressing.

I also love the "Char Grilled Squid and Octopus Salad" chickpeas,

red radish, cucumber, chili & parsley without the chorizo.

Picture seen above of blog.

Kudeta

http://www.kudeta.net/

Barracks Cafe @ Dempsey House

Each month or two i will have my craving for the delicious food @ House Dempsey. Thanks to Talana's dad, Neil. I discover this hidden gem in the woods in our concrete jungle.

Food is good and slightly pricey but still affordable for a romantic dinner or gathering of close girlfriends.. :) The service can be slightly slow at busy nights.

But i have all the patience in the world to savour the tantalizing favourites.

I normally began with a few starters. I am in love with the "Bread Medley & Chunky Trio Dips" @ $15. You get four different dips and a basket of soft warm heavenly breads.

I will now announce my Star dish, "Harisa Sauteed Prawns and Grilled Mango" @$17 Just mouthwatering. Remember to dip the bread into the sauce. It's out of this world. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon it just brings out the bursting flavours.

My other recommendations would be the "Patagonian Wagyu Beef" @$25,

served along with sweet potatoes sticks and the "Truffle Fries".... Yuuum...

You should also try the "Squid Ink" Skinny pizza, juicy seafood tossed with fresh arugula leaves. @$23

As for the mains, i love the "Herb Crusted Lamb Rack" @$32.

Although i am not a huge fan of the ratatouille.

Now for the favourite part of the course. Desserts!!!!!

It has to be this energy pumping "Warm Chocolate Toffee Cake" @$12. Just look at the picture.

No words can describe it.

The restaurant has a beautiful indoor and alfresco dining view.

Greenery surrounding huge trees. No mozzies...:)

So the next time you choosing a new place to eat give House a try..

For reservations: +65 64757787

Add: 8D Dempsey Road

Love,

Nam

Back to basic

South indian food are normally made out of lentils. It brings me back to my childhood days going to Little India with my family. I use to love the Paper dosai which is more crispy then the normal dosai. As i grew older my taste buds have changed. So here are two of my favourites now Egg dosai and Idly.

Dosai is a crepe made of Rice and black lentils.

Idly is a steamed batter of fermented black lentils (de husked) and rice.

Both are normally served warm with chutneys. It's a typical breakfast dish for the south indians. But people in Singapore tends to enjoy it at any time of the day. Back in those days they use to serve the chili powder along with the dosai. It is hard to find it now. They kinda of stop it...:(

Love,

Nam

Weekly Sinful Indulgence

I have MAD love for chocolate. So being a chocoholic, it is a must for me to treat myself daily with something to beat my cravings. My mad sugar rush starts kicking in normally around 3pm daily. My body needs it for some weird reason. Despite being so skinny alot of people hate the fact that i can afford to indulge in such sinful act. Haahhahahahahhaha........

So here is one of my favourite slice of heaven. Let me introduce you to my love "Belgian Chocolate Marquise" from Cedele. The outlet is conveniently located under my office tower...:) For only $3, you get to savour the wonder of the melted chococlate couverture folded with cookies, nuts, cherries and raisins.... Halleluya!!!!!!!

So the next time, you walk pass Cedele. Do drop in and try this slice of heaven..

Love,

Nam

::Syairahim's Quick and Easy Chicken Rice::

I would like to introduce to all you readers an easy and hassle free way to prepare your own Chicken Rice. Yes you heard it HASSLE FREE. I have tried the products a few time. I have got to tell you. It's a thumbs up for me and my husband. So here is a brief write up of the product.

1011 chicken rice is the famous Pasir Ris dish renowned for it's superb taste and unique fragrance. Prepared using a careful selection of only the finest ingredients, 1011 instant chicken rice set brings the great taste of their secret recipe to your home!

It's very easy to prepare, here a step by step to achieve that great quality chicken rice in your own home.

No preservatives and refrigerate at all times.

Chicken Rice Paste
(Serves 5-7)

170 g per bottle.

Ingredients: Vegetable oil. garlic, ginger and salt.

Directions:

1. Thaw and stir well before use. Mix 8.5 tbsp (85 g) of paste into 720 ml (4 cups) water.

Let the mixture simmer for 10 mins in rice cooker.

2. Wash 500 g of Thai Fragrant rice and drain well. Add the rice into rice cooker

along with the paste and cook for 15 mins. Stir evenly after rice is cooked for best results.

Chicken Rice Chicken Paste (marinate)

Ingredients: Flour,garlic,salt and tumeric.

1. Thaw and stir well before use. Add 12 tbsp of paste into bowl.

2. Take 1.5 kg of chicken parts and into bowl and coat with paste evenly with hands.

Marinate for 15-20 mins.

3. Deep fry the chicken in hot oil. You could double fry chicken for best taste.

Chicken Rice Chilli Paste

Ingredients: Chilli, vinegar, sugar and garlic.

Directions:

Thaw and stir well before use. Add 5 tbsp of chilli paste with 70 ml water and stir evenly.

Serve with Chicken Rice and enjoy..

Whole set for just $12/ nett SGD.

To order please call Madam Zaleha @ 90219414.

Free delivery!!!

::Beef Bersaola::

I had an incredible weekend last week. I had all my best friends from all parts of the world in Singapore with me. It was a second celebration for the new year. I organised an amazing group dinner at one of my new favourite Italian restaurant called Osvaldo. Been there a few times already in the past 2 months.


At the dinner, i wanted to try something new for me. So i came across something an antipasti "Beef Bersaola". I tried it and i am in love with it. So i did my little research on it to find out just more about this amazing piece of beef.


It is basically an air-dried salted beef that has been aged for 2-3 months till it turn dark red and hard. It made from Top (inside) round. It's normally lean and tender with a sweet musty smell. (Got this off the wikipedia).


It usually sliced thinly like paper and serve at room temperature. Serve with salad and drizzles of olive oil. Yuuuuuuuuuuuum...

::My new diet::

This brand new year i totally started with a BANG. I just got my new In-Ovation C Braces. Woooooow i am totalllly mesmerised with it. I spent a longer time in front of the mirror. Inspecting and exploring this amazing new creation. It's simply amazing. Soooooo that means i have to change my diet almost totally. I have to be on soft food till i am be able to master the skill of eating with my braces. As for now i am a clutz.. So it going to be pretty interesting the cook that i have on my list. I am actually more excited to be able to cook them. Things that i don't normally crave. Sooo it like a huge experiment for me and my braces. Trying to be very positive focus on my dream of having beautiful straight smile...:) So do watch so some new recipe which are braces friendly. Maybe i could help others with braces to enjoy their food too..

Love,

Nam