Category Archives: grub

The day before HK marathon

February 4, 2012 – 3:29 pm

35 minute easy run
Egg and toast brekkie at home
Chillax
Shop for baking supplies
Lunch at cha chaan teng
Bake! (Dark chocolate frosting to come)

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Alkaff Mansion

January 22, 2012 – 2:58 pm

After being left to pretty much rot for a decade, Alkaff Mansion has been transformed into an amazing fine dining Italian Restaurant with an outdoor alfresco cafe that’s perfect for lazy Sunday brunch or a cosy wedding reception.
My brother and sis-in-law suggested we have lunch at the restaurant on Saturday. Serene and green, the mansion [...]

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Joy’s 30th

January 14, 2012 – 10:53 pm

A special occasion called for special measures - I bought a mixer, electronic scale and all sorts of baking stuff and whipped up chocolate cupcakes for the surprise birthday party.
I have known Joy since we were primary one - we sat next to each other on the first day of school. By God’s grace we [...]

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Cui Yuan dessert shop

January 6, 2012 – 8:47 pm

It’s almost impossible to escape good grub and shopping when friends drop by Hong Kong. It’s usually the reason why I go out, or do or eat anything fancy for that matter.
John popped by at 9.15 last night, declaring I was not to sleep and bring him out for dessert instead. My first choice, being [...]

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Supershimi

October 21, 2011 – 2:31 pm

I’ll admit these handrolls aren’t the prettiest, but they’re full of fresh sashimi and taste fantastic. Now I know why there is always a long queue at Okonomi. I’d always walked by on the way home, but never bothered to try it till a couple of weeks ago.
They have a sweet all-day handroll deal — [...]

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