30.07.14 Wed : Back To Work

Alhamdulillah,
i fulfilled and enjoyed my 3 off day from work. i am happy back to work.
*deepest condolence to kuya Mark on the demised of his girlfriend dad. RIP

30.07.14 Wed : Lunch with Halus

 a quick lunch with Halus at Ananas in Toa Payoh bus interchange.

29.07.14 Tue : 2 Syawal 1435

2nd day Raya.

27.07.14 Sun : 29 Ramadan, Iftar

finally on the last day of Ramadan,
I had a chance to iftar with my beloved bro Eyas.
thanks for your treat from Ananas, Alhamdulillah...
-chapatti
-aloo gobi
-roasted chicken rice

26.07.14 Sat : 28 Ramadan, Iftar

home in time for iftar;
after collecting my baju telok belanga from Mr S at Aljunied; terimakasih :)
and a $6.90 haircut at Hair de Glory... hehehe
colourful iftar this evening. Alhamdulillah...
-Fresa: Pomegranate & watermelon drink
-nasi briyani kambing set (TPY Lor 8)
-rojak India (TPY Lor 8)
-kuih muih
 

26.07.14 Sat : 28 Ramadan, Snack & Sahur

 yummy, yummy snack
& self cooked sahur sharing with Joseph.
-banana
-Portuguese tart

-butter fried rice with crabstick & sausages 

25.07.14 Fri : 27 Ramadan, Iftar

after spring cleaning day part one of two. rest is much needed.
simple cook will do for iftar. Alhamdulillah...
-nasi
-sotong tin tumis cili bawang
-ikan goring
-sawi bening
-sambal belachan
-grapes & kiwi

25.07.14 Fri : Sarong Raya 2014

Alhamdulillah.
i got all the kind of sarong i look for to wear for Raya;
and thank granny Salmah for one classic sarong.
loving it.
-sarung tenun, hijau tanpa kepala
-sarung tenun, ungu
-sarung samarinda, ungu & warna corak

25.07.14 Fri : 27 Ramadan, Sahur

sahur, sahur, sahur...
a simple sahur. thank you Ms Jo for the take-away.
-roti john

24.07.14 Thu : 26 Ramadan, Iftar


a full day of rest at home.
looking forward to a simple iftar with granny Salmah.
Alhamdulillah, as simple as it gets.
-nasi
-asam pedas
-fried fish
-fried egg
-waffles peanut butter
-Cocon: mango pudding
-bandung drink & almond drink

24.07.14 Thu : 26 Ramadan, Sahur

there are plenty of food for tonight.
i chose only two item. a simple affair.
Alhamdulillah.

-KFC: hot & spicy chicken
-prata kosong

23.07.14 Wed : 25 Ramadan, Iftar


fulfilling the dream. kelentang-kelentong in the kitchen.
ifatr is ready, in small quantity but seems successful. Alhamdulillah...

-air kathira & air jagung
-Egyptian grapes
-chapatti
-keema
-dal (not in pics)
-cucumber & pudna chutney
-durians (thanks Halus)
-rempeyek gajus (thanks Halus)

23.07.14 Wed : Outing with Halus @Little India


Halus came over at home to sent 'rempeyek gajus" for granny Salmah.
we later decided to go out together to Little India, to do marketing.
we stop by 'The Verge' and followed by Tekka Centre.
thanks for the company Halus. see you again soon on 'raya time'...
Halus head home to make Asam Pedas for the boys. ;)
 

23.07.14 Wed : Thank You #Nikon Coolpix


surprise, surprise, surprise...
hey friend! thanks ya. a new gadget for me to play with.
awesome... I thought it was just a joke. don't take me seriously next time.
hehehe... ;p nevertheless thank you once again. Alhamdulillah.
Nikon: Coolpix S2800 with casing

23.07.14 Wed : 25 Ramadan, Sahur


a second time having McD Shiok-Shiok for sahur.
okay-lah syiok also, thanks Ms Jo. Alhamdulillah.

-McD: shiok-shiok chicken satay burger meal

22.07.14 Tue : Tips #USD

 my first tips in USD since working here.
Alhamdulillah...

22.07.14 Tue : 24 Ramadan, Iftar


 no cooking today at home, gantong periok.
out to Toa Payoh Central bought some food for iftar.
grandma wants mee siam. noted.
Alhamdulillah I managed to grabbed the last bowl from Old Chang Kee. :)
lovely iftar with grandma, happy to see her smile. thanks ya Rabb...

-Mr Bean: icy matcha azuki soya milk
-Mr Bean: cheese & chicken mayonnaise pancake
-Old Chang Kee: mee siam 
-Old Chang Kee: laksa
-Ananas: cutlet chicken rice with egg

22.07.14 Tue : 24 Ramadan, Sahur

seeing too much green and yellow around,
reminds me of the just ended World Cup in Brazil... :p
thank you Ms Jo for the take-away supper from McD.

-McD: McChicken set meal
-pandan chiffon cake

21.07.14 Mon : 23 Ramadan, Iftar

rest a bit after a short outing before proceeding with iftar. ;)
all food brought from outside since we plan not to cook for today.

-nasi
-Hjh Maimunah: asam pedas kepala ikan
-Hjh Maimunah: kuih muih (nagasari, puteri salat, kuih lapis santan, kole-kole & talam chendol)
-Mr Teh Tarik: chempedak goring, pisang goring & epok kentang

21.07.14 Mon : Bazaar Outing #Granny Salmah

just putting up a brave two hours of sleep-face upfront in public. :p
that's how I think I look like while taking granny Salmah out;
for a window shopping around Geylang Bazaar... 
starting at Paya Lebar and ends at Haig Road. 
thank goodness there's no crowd. phew...
nevertheless i'm happy to see my granny happy.
Alhamdulillah, and yes we brought food home . 

21.07.17 Mon : 23 Ramadan, Sahur


controlling my cough...
*thank you Ms Jo for the take-away sahur.
-rice
-fish in fermented bean paste
-spicy stir-fried sotong

20.07.14 Sun : 22 Ramadan, Iftar

cik Tina & cik Guy come for iftar at home.
Alhamdulillah, abundance of rezki for us.

-bihun goring putih
-black pepper chix
-kuih tart cheese
-kuit tart nenas (from grandpa Farzal)
-lompang boyan (not in pics)
-asam pedas ayam (not in pics)
-kuih goyang (not in pics)

 

20.07.14 Sun : 22 Ramadan, Sahur

hang on there good health.
taking care more but... oh my, the food I had for sahur.
Bismillah & insya'Allah.

-red bean with gingko
-SQ: mixed nuts with crackers 

19.07.14 Sat : 21 Ramadan, Iftar

not feeling good on my throat...
cough not, cough don't.
a simple iftar with granny Salmah.

-mee goreng

19.07.14 Sat : 21 Ramadan, Sahur

not feeling well, with no appetite to eat.
been drinking lots' of water, juice & milk.

may i go through the day well later,
insya'Allah...

18.07.14 Fri : 20 Ramadan, Iftar

feel like eating Maggi for iftar.
stormed the kitchen with little idea...
Alhamdulillah, craving satisfied.

-Maggi: homestyle fish&abalone soup with prawns
-fried spicy sausages
-pengat putih sagu pisang
-iced Milo

18.07.14 Fri : 20 Ramadan, Snack & Sahur

hmmm...
birthday cake, snack food, desserts, canned food;
an unexpected combination...
thank you Allah for all the rezki, Alhamdulillah.

-peach & cream cake
-Mamee; monster snek mi BBQ
-sago rock melon
-asam pedas ikan kerisi
-peria tumis air
-butter rice
-mayonnaise tuna

17.07.14 Thu : 19 Ramadan, Iftar

yippy me... my turn to have my craving satisfied. kangkung!
thank you granny Salmah. more desserts this evening.
Alhamdulillah...

-nasi
-kangkung ikan bilis
-sosej&ikan goring
-sambal kering petai
-Old Chang Kee: spring o
-Mr Bean: caramel pudding pancake
-soyabean curd
-ice jelly cocktail
-ice corn&redbean

17.07.14 Thu : 19 Ramadan, Sahur

spicy, spicy sahur.
could not finished up. the gravy was too spicy
but the sambal was nice and lovely.
nevertheless; Alhamdulillah...
*thank you Ms Jo

-nasi
-asam pedas ikan tenggiri
-tempeh goreng
-sambal tumis telur&tofu
-orange juice
 

16.07.14 Wed : 18 Ramadan, Iftar

a simple iftar for this evening with granny Salmah.
all the way from Wedang food stall @Golden Mile Food Centre,  Beach Road.
Alhamdulillah...

-mee rebus
-soto ayam
-fruits (apples, pears & persimmons)
-homemade green tea with oranges drink



16.07.14 Wed : Wedang @Golden Mile Food Centre

off to Golden Mile Food Centre to get mee rebus and soto for granny Salmah.
unfortunately Rosrihanna stall is closed. next best option is Wedang.
Alhamdulillah.

 

16.07.17 Wed : 18 Ramadan, Sahur

McDonald's for sahur.
not so good but nice. anyway, Alhamdulillah...
*thank you ms Jo for the take-away

-shiok-shiok chicken satay burger
-fries
-coca-cola

15.07.14 Tue : 17 Ramadan, Iftar

Alhamdulillah... plenty of food for today iftar;
besides some food I bought.
cik Lan too bring home some food besides home-cooked.

-nasi
-sup ikan sayur sawi
-ikan asin
-epok kentang
-Qi Ji: popiah basah
-Beanstalk: soya curd & grass jelly mix
-kway teow goring
-chicken mushroom burger
-persimmons

15.07.14 Tue : Qi Ji @Bugis

granny Salmah craving for popiah basah.
off I go to Bugis Village in the late afternoon.
take-away and go at Qi Ji.
:)
 

15.07.14 Tue : 17 Ramadan, Sahur

 petai in the house... a simple meal for sahur.
Alhamdulillah...
-nasi
-sambal udang petai
-black pepper chicken
-Meiji: melon flavoured milk

14.07.14 Mon : 16 Ramadan, Iftar & Outing

meeting Suhairi for iftar outdoor. Billa will be joining us.
vehicle parked at Golden Landmark.
a brisk walk around Arab Street.
decided to have our iftar at Usman Place (67 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199480)
Ramadan buffet @ $21.90 + 10% service charge,
good pricing and incredible selection; 
delicious food and Suhairi treats. Alhamdulillah...

off we go to Suhairi new home at Lakeside after iftar.
a quick visit and off to Aiman for tea.
heading home soon. thank you Suhairi for a pleasant evening.

14.07.14 Mon : Tekka with Granny

 me & granny Salmah off to Tekka...
did buy much from the market. bought some food for granny Salmah iftar later.

14.07.14 Mon : 16 Ramadan, Snack & Sahur

had black coffee & a cake bun for snack; from a guest. thank you.
and privilege of cooking my own sahur, made nasi goreng udang. shared with Joseph.


Alhamdulillah...

13.07.14 Sun : Tippings @Work

Alhamdulillah, more rezeki...


13.07.14 Sun : 15 Ramadan, Iftar

cik Li & family came over to iftar together. they brought foods & drinks along. grandma looks cheerful. more foods today and family bonding, Alhamdulillah...

-nasi
-kentang steak
-sambal tumis telur
-black pepper chicken
-rendang daging lembu
-kuih-muih
-soursop drinks
-water chestnut drink
-fruit salad

13.07.14 Sun : 15 Ramadan, Sahur

came home in time for sahur with grandma. a simple meal for us.
-kway teow seafood soup

13.07.14 Sun : Hang Out @SP

happy to see and be with the familiar faces. on the eve of my night shift tomorrow. 

bought an EDT from Ah-Chong. had murtabak from Rifah. giggle and laughter fills the night. happy friends :)
trying on a wig and shades, feeling rockstar... :p had to leave at four.
until we see each other again soon.

*Mak Yam, Wawan, Tom, Madi, Zie, Rifah, Elfie, Tasleem & Ashraff

12.07.14 Sat : #Chendol

a big thank you to my bro Eyas for the Chendol... lovely.

12.07.14 Sat : 14 Ramadan, Iftar

simple-simple iftar, Alhamdulillah...

-rice
-steamed fish
-baked beans&sausages
-orange juice

12.07.14 Sat : 14 Ramadan, Sahur

eating crabs for sahur? certainly not me. enjoy the coconut gravy with tempe&tofu instead and compliment it with ikan asin and sambal, it was lovely... and best ever i finished a bowl of fruits yummy. Alhamdulillah...

-nasi
-ketam masak lemak
-ikan asin
-sambal bawang
-fruits salad (dragonfruit, watermelon &  grapes)
-nescafe

11.07.14 Fri : 13 Ramadan, Iftar

interesting combination for iftar.
Alhamdulillah for all the food.
-rice & prata
-ayam korma
-bendi goreng
-black sesame & peanut rice balls in sweet orange carrot soup with white fungus.
-black coffee

11.07.14 Fri : Farewell Chef John @VIP

Farewell and all the best Chef John on your new endeavour. It was a pleasure to know you here at VIP. ; )

(L-R) Chef John, Ms Jo & Mark

11.07.14 Fri : 13 Ramadan, Sahur

a special meal for sahur? never thought of it at all. grandma extend and shared her home-cook meal with me through sahur. i smiled with Alhamdulillah...

-spaghetti kuah daging pedas
-you tiao & taupok goreng sos petis
-Meiji: mixedberry yoghurt
-Ribena drink