Taobao is way too addictive.

Taobao has been truly amazing for me. I've been such an avid fan of taobao since 2-3 years ago when I bought all sort of stuff.. I then went on a hiatus, starting again for our wedding and into a frenzy when our house was in progress. Now that our place is all ready, I'll buying all sorts of knick knacks!

Clothes, kitchen stuff, books, baking packaging. I'm gonna share images of some of the stuff I've gotten so far. So as requested by some, I've compiled an album on facebook showcasing most of the items I've gotten from Taobao. The pictures are plenty so they're all at random. 

These were purchased directly from Taobao where I did the purchasing, coordination with the sellers (in Mandarin) and shipped via their direct forwarders 4px/lequgo. These companies consolidate the orders and package them in a package before shipping to SG and sending it to our door step. They base their charge on the parcel weight. 

Anyway, photo galore!!!!

Bodum-like glasses which I absolutely love. 

  

Shorts!

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Kushi Dining Bar: great place for Japanese buffet

I've been away for a really long time. Even though I have my own dream kitchen now, work has really taken a toll on me. The second semester is usually really busy and I am usually too knocked out to even bake. So I've not been blogging for eons... Here's a really belated entry XD

During the September Holidays, I had the honour of visiting Kushi Dining Bar for lunch. It was a happy day so I wore my polka dotted dress! 

I was still recovering from my cough and flu then but I was really glad that I could head out for a breather. 

Kushi Dining Bar is located at Hotel Royal Singapore in Newton. It's a lovely quaint restaurant with really good food. The hubby and I are fans of Japanese buffets and I believe that this place is perfect for us!  

I had the joy of meeting Sophia for lunch and we had a really good chat while dining! Kushi is unlike many one price fits all Japanese buffet restaurants we have been to. They have 3 different menus that you can choose to your liking! That way, you don't have to pay too much for something in the menu that doesn't whet your fancy (:

We kicked start lunch with this tofu appetiser. The chef was a genius. The tofu had a lovely bite to it and the sauce was century egg based. It made me want more of it as I ate it! 

Fresh sashimi just makes me a really happy person! 

I had the most amazing Wagyu steak too.. I'm salivating as I'm writing this entry. 

Bacon wrap anything is good... We had cheese, quail egg and cherry tomato! 

The scallop and chicken were beautifully grilled..

This cheese stick tempura will definitely make the hubby a very happy man.

I was also given the chance to try the eel tempura. This just melted so nicely in my mouth when I had it...

The lobster porridge was comforting to the tummy and the lobster flesh was so sweet!

These were a few of the items I had and I was stuffed to be having more.. This is definitely a place I would head back when I am craving for a good Japanese buffet. I'd love to take my family here too.. I can imagine my fil and dad loving the food here as much as I do! Here's a peek at the prices of the 3 menus! 

Here's where you can find more details of the various menus. 

There's also an option where one can top up for free flow beer... The hubby is bound to LOVE that!!!! Kushi is a quaint restaurant and only has few seats so the chef can concentrate on serving good food to diners! As such, reservations, especially for dinner, is highly recommended. 

Just speaking of Kushi and looking at the photos from my meal there is making me drool. I shall head over there soon to satisfy my sashimi and waygu steak craving!! (: 

So do visit Kushi Dining Bar is you're looking for some good Japanese buffet! (: 

Short trip to Hong Kong

On Friday evening, I took a flight to Hong Kong. 

I took the flight via Cathay with the brother in law. 

I love plane food!

There was a delay so we ended up reaching an hour later. We only slept at 2+am.. 

Vacations are my favourite but this time round, we are in HK with with a heavy heart. The men of the family went on to settle some issues while ma and I went for breakfast. 

My favourite beef satay noodles (: 

Pa came down from Guangzhou to meet us and we had lunch as a family.. Love the food! 

Charsiew buns with a polo bun like crust. 

Roasted Charsiew that was so juicy and fat! 

Coconut red bean jelly with Osmanthus jelly.

We then went to the supermarket to stock up.. love how they have ready packed stuff!   

On our way home, yipo packed a huge slab of suckling pork for us to much on! 

We then went back to rest before heading to the funeral parlour at night. Life is indeed short. Really cliché but treasure your loved ones. 

We returned home and had our luggage packed. Thankful that we did meet some relatives despite the short trip there. 

The bil and I left for the airport at 6+ in the morning.. We wanted a later flight but it was all packed. Didn't help that the tickets were mad expensive. But money isn't everything. 

We checked in and went shopping.. I got cookbooks!  

I'm bent to cook better for the hubby. 

Joey and I then had breakfast part 1 at McDonald's where we spotted these gems! 

I love airplane food. 

Beautiful sky. 

Got some liquor stocked up in our local DFS. 

It's been a really really short trip. It was a costly trip cos the ticket was mad expensive but I knew I just had to be there even though the husband told me not to. It helps to sit next to someone you love though there was nothing much I could do.. I hope I also managed to bring some joy to yipo.  

Life is short. Health is wealth. It's never too late to tell someone you love them.