My Sweet Italian Escape - Tiramisu

I love Tiramisu!  I have tried different kinds from all over, even in Rome.  I always consider the one I had in Rome as the most authentic of the lot but I also had a few here in Singapore that does not disappoint. I made my first Tiramisu late last year and the picture shown below is my most recent one (which was made today).  I got the recipe from the Food Network by Giada De Laurentis. It's probably one of the easiest dessert to make and literally fool proof. It was not as intimidating as I thought it would be.  I wanted to make something fast and no fuss and this is it. The perfect dessert to make for the ladies who are always "on the go" and for guys who wants to please their lady love without making a big mess in the kitchen.  

Back at Darcis

Last weekend, we went back to Darcis to check out what's in the dessert menu.   

 I had the classic chocolate crepes.  Complete indulgence!  Two layers of crepes drizzled with chocolate syrup, fresh vanilla cream with extra chocolate syrup on the side.  

 My hubby's goddaughter tagged along  & she had crepes with vanilla ice cream.  The servings are quite big so it's best to share it with a friend or someone you love.

Gabe had the Orange & Chocolate Ice Cream.  The chocolate ice cream is probably the most wonderful thing that I ever tasted.  It's sinfully rich!  A blast of chocolate goodness paired up with a scoop of tart orange sorbet (which could pass as an ice cream).   Perfect combination!

We left with happy & full tummies...sugar high too!   

  

  

Lor Mee for Me

There are only three places I know of that serve the best Lor Mee in Singapore.   One in Bukit Purmei, Tiong Bahru and the other in Tanjong Pagar market.   Among the three, I always go back to Tanjong Pagar (picture shown above) as it's easy to get to.  Located at the middle of Business Financial District in the heart of Tanjong Pagar and two train stops away from where I work.  I would love to go back to Tiong Bahru and Bukit Purmei but since our move to the East its kinda out of the way.   

What makes this Lor Mee special (which I only found out as I am writing this post) is that the deep fried fish ball you see on the left hand side of the picture is actually a shark meat ball.  I never knew!   All I know is that I enjoy slurping away this delicious local noodle delight.   

I like mine with extra garlic paste and black vinegar.  I always have a mint for afterwards as I don't want people to know that I just had way too much garlic for lunch.  So if you are not a garlic person maybe you ask them to separate the garlic paste that way you can adjust it to your taste.  

By the way, the Peanut Ice Kachang there is also worth queueing up for!  

Takashimaya Food Hall

When I'm a bit down and blue you will find me at either supermarkets, food halls or pastry shops.  The sight of lovely cakes and pastries, the smell of freshly baked bread makes me feel better.  I don't know how to explain this and it may be a bit weird, supermarkets got this scent that makes me feel relax and happy.   It just lift me up when I'm a bit lonely or homesick.  So anyway, one of my favorite places to brood over my sadness and frustrations is Takashimaya Food Hall.  

I remember one time, I came as they were about to open and was surprised when every staff greets you with a bow.  So Japanese! This posting is way past overdue as I've taken these pictures before Chinese New Year. And oh, I wasn't sad or blue that day...I was my happy cheerful self.

Le Creuset

I always wanted to get one of these but they are expensive.  I mean, if you buy it here in Singapore.  It's like buying a pair of Jimmy Choo's.    I found out that it is so much cheaper to get it in the US.  They even have discounted prices if you get it at those factory outlets.  

I was first introduced to Le Creuset by Chef Reggie Aspiras.  I attended most of her cooking class way back in the Philippines. She used it in most of our classes from stewing to roasting. It's one kitchen staple that I wanted to have in my kitchen.  I would love to have the entire set but I'm happy just to have one piece. I think it's a pretty good investment as it last a lifetime.  Le Creuset will be on my wishlist this year!  That's me hinting.