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This is izzypeasy . Italian, Japanese, Cantonese/Hong Kong are my favorite cuisines. I also love and Pasta, Seafood, Sushi/Sashimi, Cheese.
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Ice Creams Cry Jul 29, 2013   
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Categories : Bakery | Café

Went to Seventh Heaven at Orchard Central for their ice cream buffet, so I managed to try about 12 flavours in all.

 
From top left to bottom right:
- Rum & Raisin
- Granny Smith & Cream Cheese
- Red Velvet
- Grape Sorbet
- Butterscotch Pecan
- Choco Rum

 
From top left to bottom right:
- Buttermilk Raspberry
- Yuzu Sorbet
- Kumkat Sorbet
- Durian
- Matcha
- Kopi

My favourite out of the entire lot has to be Granny Smith & Cream Cheese; feels like eating a very light cheesecake icecream. Tastes just like cheesecake too!

Rum & Raisin, and Butterscotch Pecan were milky and good, although a tad sweet.

I thought I would have liked Red Velvet, Choco Rum, Buttermilk Raspberry, Durian, Matcha and Kopi, as these are flavours that are rather common and generally well-liked. However for me, I find the flavours too artificial, tastes off from how it should originally taste.

The Sorbet category - Red Sorbet, Yuzu Sorbet, and Kumkat Sorbet - are those that I probably wouldn't try again unless their recipe is tweaked. I'm a sorbet lover, but I didn't enjoy the consistency and texture of the sorbets here.

 
Grape sorbet (and Kumkat Sorbet) are too thick, too sweet, and melts into a paste.

 
On the other hand, texture of yuzu sorbet is very different from the above 2 sorbets. This one is more towards ice flakes and separated. Even the service staff had trouble bringing the icecream into a complete scoop, because it kept falling apart. On the bowl, it also melted extremely quickly.
 
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Ribs & Belly Good! Smile Jul 29, 2013   
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Categories : American | Restaurant | Steaks and Grills | Burgers and Sandwiches

I went for food tasting at Billy Bombers at Jurong Point along with 2 other friends - HP and CF.

Star of the day:

 
Ribs and Belly Good

Contents of the dish:

 
All 3 of us were encouraged to give different inputs regarding this dish.

So HP talked about the dish being presentable, with the meats tasty and easy to swallow which is friendly for children or elderly.

CF discussed about the meat being neither fatty not oily, which translates to an excellent not-so-sinful indulgence.

For me, I found the dish rather special, made up of 5 different elements, providing a whole array of contrasting flavours for our tastebuds. I mentioned well-balanced not merely for the taste of the dish, but also in the sense of it being a well-balanced meal - there are 2 kinds of meats and 3 different kinds of vegetables here.

Also, my most important criteria for good food lies in taste and texture. Presentation is important but secondary. This dish excelled in both the former and latter, so I gave it high marks for its appealing factor.

I went on to share that whenever I ate Western food, I usually leave the potatoes behind because I don't enjoy the starchiness and mushiness (texture) of potatoes commonly used - makes me feel bloated sick really quickly. For the above dish, the potatoes were lovely; the texture was delicate. I could eat lots it it! Jessica, the Executive Director of Billy Bombers, confirmed that they used red american potatoes for the better quality and texture, as well as for that all-american dining experience.

I also drew attention to the Sauerkraut, because it is rather uncommon in Singapore. Sauerkraut originated from Germany, and is actually finely-sliced, fermented/picked cabbage, so the authentic version tastes really distinctively sour. It is an acquired taste, so those who aren't able to take it would find it pungent. For me, I'd say that Billy Bombers' version of Sauerkraut is enjoyable and mild, which is excellent for local taste. The slight tinge of pickled sourness really whets the appetite!

As for the ribs and pork belly? They are yummy! Personally I really liked the Original sauce because it is chocked-full of flavours. I usually prefer spicy food, but this time round I feel that the spiciness takes away the fullness of the taste.

 
Pork Belly

I did this to check on the texture and juiciness. Result? Pass! =)

 
Ribs

Checking on the tenderness and fall-off-the-bone quality. Result? Pass! =)

 
Mango Tango Milkshake

They have new flavours for milkshakes on the menu! Mango Tango was good!
 
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Categories : Italian | Restaurant | Pasta | Chinese Soup | Salads/ Acai Bowl

As far as I understand, Pietrasanta is a town on the coast of northern Tuscany, with its capital being none other than Florence itself. And yes, the owners of Ristorante Pietrasanta hail from beautiful Pietrasanta! I believe this Tuscany family-styled restaurant embraces the most homely and authentic Tuscan experience one can ever have in Singapore, away from all the hustle and bustle of the Singaporean lifestyle. I was extremely thrilled to be invited to this food-tasting event by OpenRice; to be able to step into this little piece of my Italian heaven.

Ristorante Pietrasanta is really gorgeous by day, but even more romantic by night. Other than outdoor and indoor seating, there is also courtyard seating. I love the charming decoration at the courtyard because it gives me a tinge of excitement in the lovely environment; feels like it's Christmas all year round! There is also a couple swing which really sets the romantic mood.

The food tasting started with Chef Alfredo giving us a visual treat on how he prepares Home-made Mozzarella Cheese - stretching and kneading to achieve a delicate consistency, then pulling out to develop the stretchy strings before shaping it for the plate! I love how pure Mozzarella tastes so subtle; yet its gentle cheese fragrance is so alluring. I enjoyed the slightly chewy texture. Burrata presents a pleasant surprise for its sharper taste, with its texture being rich and creamy - notably distinct from its Mozzarella origins.

 
Home-made Fettuccine with Sausage and Truffle
Black truffles are held in high esteem in the Italian cuisine, and are highly prized. The little slice of black truffle on the plate totally brought out the character of this dish. Its precious savory sweetness, coupled with lots of tempting sausages, tossed together with the delicate home-made pasta made this dish so divine.

 
Home-made Green Ravioli filled with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, served with Butter and Sage Sauce
Other than the uniqueness of this round-shaped Ravioli, what struck me was the texture of this home-made pasta - so fine and soft, unlike the normal kinds of store-bought pastas! It was not only able to soak up the full flavour of the tasty Butter and Sage Sauce, it also acted as a warm and gentle embrace to the savory taste of its Ricotta Cheese and Spinach filling. Yummy!

 
Risotto with Porcini, Saffron and Marrow Bones
Another highly prized dish. Porcini is an expensive type of mushroom that is also held in high regard in many cuisines and is difficult to cultivate although it is available commercially, while Saffron is the most exorbitant spice in the world, believed to have medicinal benefits. The taste of this dish is rather complex, taking the character of Saffron which is one flavour I still face difficulty describing. All I knew was, the golden-yellow creamy-textured Risotto was so enticing that I couldn't stop eating it, and if it was prepared without Saffron, this dish would probably be dull and soulless. The Marrow Bones (Beef) made this dish all the more welcoming, adding that explicit beefy butter fragrance.

 
Grilled Lemon Sole
The sprinkle of herbs enhanced the lemon zest in this dish, resulting in a light and refreshing surprise. The nature of the meat is slightly textured, yet remarkably soft to the bite; something close to the consistency of Grilled Salmon.

 
Braised Lamb Shank with Chianti Wine
As far as I understand, Chianti is a region near Florence in Tuscany, and is one of the best wine-growing regions in the world. Tuscany is arguably most famous for their elegant Chianti Wines. This charming ingredient made the whole dish so luxurious! Needless to say, the fragrance of the sauce was intensive and heavenly. I have no idea how long the meat was braised, but I'm sure lots of time and effort were put into achieving its fall-off-the-bones tenderness, juiciness, and explosive taste. With the divine sauce drenched over the delicate meat and moist mashed potato, this dish was extremely addictive!

 
Lemon Tart
Arguably one of the best dessert I've ever eaten in my life! It is incredibly weightless; melt-in-your-mouth with a little tinge of fizz. The lemon fragrance was so explosive it shot a renewed sense of euphoria into me. There is just some supernatural power in this that made me so in love, when in actual fact I don't usually think much of lemon (fruit) and tarts in general. Maybe double negatives can magically turn into a magnificent positive after all. This dessert is to-die-for!

 
Pistachio Semifreddo
Semifreddos are semi-frozen desserts, typically gelatos. Its fluffy consistency was stunning, like compacted shavings of iced milky pistachio. The moment it went into my mouth, the semifreddo melted slowly, then so gracefully flowed down my throat, leaving its alluring presence in its entire trail as it made its way into my belly - there was something so comforting about this indulgence. The milky pistachio flavour is pure and clear-cut, better than the actual pistachio nut in my opinion.

 
Tiramisu
Another outstanding dessert that is surprisingly lightweight. The foamy and softest melt-in-your-mouth consistency was seductive. I love that this version didn't have any ingredient overpowering another. The resultant flavour was the most blissful blend of coffee, cocoa and mascarpone cheese.

If you're now tempted to visit Ristorante Pietrasanta, SBS Bus 191 actually stops right in front of the restaurant at Wessex Village Square, but do be cautioned that the last bus is at 8pm.

I'm really thankful for this one of the most amazing food journey I've ever had in my life! :')
 
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Ginseng chicken OK May 31, 2013   
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Categories : Food Court

I was attracted to the steamed ginseng chicken because I could smell its strong aroma from a few stalls away.

 
Ginseng Chicken

Ordered a portion of ginseng chicken, and I thought the soup and ingredients would go very well with plain rice.

However, when I unwrapped the metal foil, the dish looked very plain, without the usual herbal or ginseng ingredients. Granted, the chicken meat was tender, but it was very wasted because I could hardly taste anything. The soup also tasted very bland, and a tad oily for me. I was rather disappointed in the meal.
 
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Green Tea Latte Smile May 25, 2013   
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Categories : American | Coffee

I love Starbucks' drinks!

 
Green Tea Latte

Out of their many conveniently-located outlets in Singapore, I have to say I'm really grateful for this outlet at Terminal 1. It's smacked right in between the huge arrival hall of Terminal 1, so you can expect this place to be crowded whenever scheduled flights touch down. It's the most ideal location to hang out whenever I have to pick up my family or friends from Terminal 1, but have to wait due to flight delays or for friends who need time for shopping at the duty free store.

Green Tea Latte would be my ideal choice for that caffeine, the savory sweetness, and the antioxidants.
 
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