Showing posts with label nuffnang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nuffnang. Show all posts

Sunday, September 09, 2012

what's there to do ontop of the mountain?

Because we had an early start and a late night. 
Dim sum on a lazy sunday late morning couldn't have been more perfect.
Here at Genting Palace,
dim sum is only served on Sundays till 2.30pm.




With the way prices go in Singapore,
these specials were considerably pocket friendly. :)



This was flowy,
and every bit the savoury sweet I was looking for.


But then there's also the egg tart with a flaky tart shell that I really liked.
But so did you.
And thanks for taking two egg tarts while I got two custard buns.
How.
Fair's fair?


These cubes of radish cake were crisp on the outside but soft on the inside.
And they were crunchy too possibly because of the preserved radish bits.
Even the beansprouts couldn't stop you the strict non-vegan from savouring this. :)
*Tip: Skip the XO sauce and make an order of their sambal chilli.
It's an extra charge but it's well worth it.
Its the ultimate compliment to dish and many others.
Comes in a big saucer and is a chock full of dried shrimp flavour.


Chicken cheese tart.
The taste of the cheese didn't come through with the bland chicken fillet encased within these fried beancurd skin wraps.


dumplings in chilli oil were satisfying parcels of minced prawn and pork/chicken I cannot remember right now.


scallop chee cheong fun.
the scallop was too thinly cut it broke apart too often.
the chee cheong fun was silky smooth and very tasty with the soy sauce gravy.
Mmmm :)


This was a pretty dish.
Mango duck roll special.
We didn't think mango went very well with duck.
Perhaps sweet navel orange slices?
The mango eaten on its own was sweet.
And the duck meat while flavoursome, was too dry.


And the last of our hearty brunch.
The colour looked good,
the glutinous rice was cooked well just the way I liked it.
Except this was more a taste of soy sauce than the tasty juices from the mushroom and meat filling.
But remember that sambal sauce?
It made everything better :)


And it's out to the theme park for the rest of the day! :)


Exhilaration never looked more colorful.
This was a quick queue and just the start of all the fun that RWG's theme park has to offer!


Going back to the time where dinosaurs ruled the land.


It was a water ride that went a small loop but there was a presentation in the middle of it all that took a while.
And just look at that! 

Impressive hey.
Carnivorous.
He's your type.
Non-vegan.


Queueing up for the go kart took me forever.
We're talking 1.5 hours.
It seems there were a few issues with visitors who cut the queues and were firmly dealt with by the management.
But on the other hand, there were strange requirements like not being allowed any form of baggage.
Not even a small sling bag.
Which simply meant I had to go on this alone because it was just too much time wasted on the queue and still required a locker for valuables.
:(


Now this.


Is where you get to see a panoramic view of Genting.
From the highest point.
If you dare to keep your eyes open.


But you only have a while to take in the sights because.


It's a sudden mad drop before they haul you back up for that breathtaking ride.
And then it's over too fast too soon.
Not for the weak hearted.

And there was also the corkscrew ride which was a mad rollercoaster!
*Tip: Keep a watch on the maintenance timings and come just right before they open again.
I went at 5pm and I didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes for a turn.
Which simply meant I had time for two turns on it :)

And then it was dinner time.
Where else but Happy Valley Seafood at Theme Park Hotel just a hop across from the main entrance to the theme park.

Look at all the fresh seafood on offer.










Boston lobster in cheese, garlic and butter sauce.





Think lobsters in nacho sauce.
That's a pretty darn good combination hey.
But eat it hot before it all coagulates together.
:)



These prawns were fresh tiger grass prawns.
For 9 good sized prawns at RM $25,
I thought this was a steal!
But skip the drunken prawn option.
Their broth was too weak on the taste.
I think tom yum or a simple ginger garlic option might be a better choice of cooking.


Fried chicken in plum sauce.
This was a small order.
But the portions were generous.
The batter wasn't done so well.
And probably because it was served lukewarm,
the fried chicken wasn't all too exciting for me.


Seafood fried mee sua.
This tasted like it was fried in the canned pig's trotters.
But I doubt it.
There was diced meat and we think it might be duck.
And what a pleasant surprise it is. :)
Loads of beansprouts the way I like it for that crunch and fresh crunchy prawns.
Savoury and it was a good carb option but there were some clumps in the noodles that I'd be happy to do without.

Just for two, these dishes meant we were so well fed I was waddling like a penguin by the time dinner was over.

Once again, it's thanks to Nuffnang and Resorts World Genting for their generous meal provisions and the all access theme park pass.
Proud to be a Resorts World Genting Evangelist :)

Thursday, August 30, 2012

We're coming round the mountain!

Too early.
But here we are on board Five Stars Tour Bus departing from Golden Mile Complex and headed for Genting Highlands.
Pleasantly surprised by the abundance of legroom and perfectly reclinable seats.
I'm a happy camper and it's been a long while since.


Six hours and not a moment too soon.
We're round the mountain and right at the top at that.
Our complimentary rooms were at First World Hotel.
And boy, was I momentarily taken aback by the massive queues.

What a nice surprise though,
to see a welcome message to Singaporean Bloggers flashed on their LCD tv screens which directed us to a dedicated service counter.

And of course, it was time for lunch.

Good Friends at Maxims Genting specializing in Hakka Cuisine. 


I didn't need to make a choice.
Only the apple chicken soup was available.
The apple was boiled to mush.
But it didn't boil in vain.
A mouth of the soup left a lingering fruity sweet aftertaste in my mouth.
Mmm. 


And this was sugarcane chockfullofingredients.
We're talking chestnut, orange peel, red date, sugarcane.
I could down two of these cups easily.
But let's savour it shall we?


Home styled beancurd.
It was a little heavy on the salt and it had a briny seawater aftertaste.
I thought it might've just been the use of prawns in the mixture
but the chef says he thinks it's the water.
hmm.


Our order of carbs.
This came on a massive plate.
For a single portion this was scary.
And no it wasn't nice.
The flat rice noodles were stir fried in soy sauce for color.
And everything else was just fried in a cornstarch gravy.
This was beyond bland.
Not even soy sauce could save this.


Hakka Twin Pork Belly.


These fried slices were terribly addictive.


And these stewed ones were no less.
I'm duly impressed and way too full by now.


Red bean and pandan mochi.
These cool parcels were a welcome dessert after our savoury meal.


I was less impressed with this.
Although this was my choice. Oops.


And with this kind of weather outdoors?
I think it's time for a mandatory nap.
We aren't pigs.
We took a hike outdoors back to our hotel.
Before that nap. :)

More to come!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Nuffnang's akan datang FREE 3D2N Genting trip! :)

The surreal feeling of being in Genting is indescribable.

Being just one causeway away from home and there you find yourself atop the mountains, in the midst of hotels, casinos and theme parks.

Stepping out of the hotel lobby, you find yourself enveloped by clouds and that leaves you no wonder on why Genting's to be named as the summit of clouds in Mandarin.

I loved bouncing down to the hotel lobby to check out the digital thermometers and stepping out into the cold to see how long I could last before I had to run back to the warmth of my daddy's arms. And of course, I'd be talking about memories of the past.

Now that I'm all grown, I've had a lot of trouble finding friends to go up for a short trip to Genting. The last time I was there was a whole three years ago...

If I were to get to go on Part Deux of Nuffnang's RWG adventure,

I would grab myself a turkey ham quiche from the cafe at Maxim's Genting for a light lunch break. My parents don't even need me to ask for them to bring my takeout from the cafe anymore. They always come home with two turkey ham and two mushroom quiches. Now that's all for lunch because I definitely plan on trying out dinner at Genting Palace.

Genting Palace Dinner

Ohmyyum. I cannot wait to indulge myself in Jiang Nan style chinese cuisine. Or actually, I'd just really be happy with a serving of double-boiled chicken soup with ginseng. That's just to charge myself up for a Hacken Lee concert at night!

It seems he's gracing the Arena of Stars 24th and 25th August. I have never been into the Arena of Stars before and it has been a long while since I've caught a Cantopop concert. ihopeiwishihopeiwish!

And the next morning, I'd wake up early to head back to Genting Palace to try the custard buns for myself as recommended. Dim Sum for breakfast on a Sunday? Adding this to my to-do list! :)

I'd love to find myself surrounded by the scent of lavender and fresh pickings of strawberries after breakfast!

Lavender garden


Wow! My parents still regularly make their trip up to Genting for the long weekends throughout the year for their piece of quiet away from us but even they haven't seen the strawberry and lavender farms. And just because it's hard work picking strawberries (yeah, right!) 

I'll definitely be hungry for lunch.

What about a Hakka style lunch at Good Friends restaurant at Level 2 of Highlands Hotel? I would love to try the Hakka yam abacus and Home style Braised Streaky Pork with Preserved Vegetables. Mei Cai Kou Rou come to me! :)

Now for some mountain air to ease my senses and to walk some of that food off. Off to the outdoor theme park for an exciting ride on the Corkscrew. A leisurely race at the Grand Prix Fun Kart and after all that heart pumping adrenaline rush, I'll let my nose lead me to the quaint Beryl's chocolate wonderland in a corner of the outdoor theme park. It seems I'd learn about the chocolate making process and there's even a shop for me to grab some locally made Beryl's chocolates. 

And before you know it, it's time for dinner again. I cannot leave Genting without a buffet dinner at the Coffee Terrace in Maxims Genting. I could name you everything I love but that one thing that I absolutely adore would be the thick cut salmon slices. :) And just to make it a balanced meal, freshly stir fried vegetables- your pick from the vegetable selection and fried on the spot. And of course, let's not waste our time at dinner, there's the fried kway teow that has a distinct wok hei many other places cannot recreate. How about their ice kachangs. Choose your toppings or if you have no preference, just take it with the works. I will put on a billion kilos but it's all worth it. *pats my tummy.

And what about an after dinner movie at First World Cineplex in Times Square, First World Plaza. I haven't even had time to catch Total Recall but hey, it seems they'd still be screening Bourne Legacy! Awesomepossums.

And let's finish off the awesome trip with breakfast before we leave-at the Resort hotel. An international feast at Resort Cafe or local food at the Kampong Cafe. And a signature teh tarik...

One for the road.

I've got it all planned out to a T :)

Hmm. A free 3D2N trip to Genting and I don't even need to ask for company. There'd be 16 bloggers in total on the trip. Fun! :)

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Happy 5th Birthday Nuffnang!

A very happy birthday indeed!
To Nuffnang, Asia's first blogging community.
Without you,
my inbox would not be jam packed full of surprises! :)

 These congratulatory emails are pockets of sunshine in my otherwise perpetual worked-to-death state. :D
And no, it is hardly an exaggeration.
I mean,
LOOK!


A Nuffnang-SMRT Circle Line collaboration that gives me a chance to meet up with Brad of Ladyironchef again.
To be part of a blogger's event coincidentally with my brother who signed up (without telling me) and writes at nigeleats.blogspot.com.
In the blogosphere, we're separate individuals with our unique writing styles, tasting palates and opinions.


Nuffnang feeds me well with burgers of every kind at Swiss Butchery, the outing at the Botanic Gardens station. :)


And even gives me have my shot at winning the cutest Churp Churp mascot with the CCL quiz. :)
It isn't always about food.

LOOK AGAIN!


And what have we here at the White Rabbit at Dempsey Hill?


A ladies event. An Olay 360 rejuvenating pampering event for the ladies. And who better to bring along than my mummy! :) This would probably be my first official Nuffnang event mingling with fellow nuffnangers. I'm but only the glitterati status and not a cent to my nuffnang account. :( It is pretty nerve wrecking being out there to meet fellow nuffnangers, if you havent been active in the circle.


But we were warmly welcomed by the girls of Nuffnang. And enjoyed ourselves with the tapas, craft activities, pampering spa treatments onsite. And would you believe? While sampling the Olay products, we were caught on cosmo's cameras and featured in their advertorial for the December issue. My mother's colleague spotted us in the magazine and went out of her way to look for that issue to grab a copy for us as a keepsake.

So for the next five years, please keep feeding me, pampering meorganizing awesome movie giveawaysoverseas NAPBAS and pyjama parties (which I will definitely sign myself up for!). Keep up with the good work thus far with local and overseas blogging community, engaging hearts and minds. That awesome job of fostering ties and of course, bringing blog advertising to greater heights! :)

So of course, I would <3 to be part of this year's 5th birthday bash at none other than, Swissôtel The Stamford- one of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotels. Panoramic views, in a private dining room and a classy dress code. It's definitely going to be a night of good food, company and fun. :D

To many more years of celebrating Nuffnang's birthdays as a proud member!