Daimon

Daimon is a smallish Japanese outlet in Ikano Power Centre located opposite Uncle Lim's Cafe. Was there last weekend for an afternoon snack just before joining the PM guys for a TT session at Starbucks.

Kyoza - japanese pot stickers or "wor tip". A bit burnt on the skin but otherwise tasty. Could have been better to dip it in ginger strips soaked in vinegar.

Kimchi fried rice - more of a Korean dish. Nothing to shout about. Rice was soggy but taste acceptable. Kimchi was just added on top of the rice.

Okonomiyaki - some panfried savoury pancake. Normally they put noodles inside but the lady suggested this without. Lighter version since it was tea time. Quite good with crunchy shallots. Served with some brown slightly sweetish sauce.

Taiping Coffee

My old schoolmate, Cheng Kiat, has started a blog called Taiping Coffee. Looks like he's a coffee connoisseur too! And there is a posting on the rich heritage of Taiping, the land of eternal peace. Have a look!

Congratulations on your newborn!

The stork brought happiness to a few friends & colleagues recently. First off, congratulations to Andy & Jessie whose son Anthony was born on 26 October. Pictures of Anthony & the happy family has been posted on Jessie's blog.

Next, a little girl Nur Juanne was safely brought into this world to Juneeta on 31 October, just in time for a neat Hari Raya gift.

And congratulations to Jo-anna & Nick who were blessed with a son, Isaac on 10 November.

Dinner at my place again

Eventually we envisage a blog just dedicated to Lai Ping's cooking and probably to also share the recipes. But for now, it will share space on this photoblog. This was over the Raya weekend and essentially chinese dishes with rice.

Stir fried asparagus & petai

Thai style squid salad

Steamed garlic prawns with chinese wine

Lotus leaf spare ribs & chestnuts

D70s was fired remotely on a tripod

Polly's Photoblog

Good friend & ex-colleague Polly who is based in Portland, Oregon has started a photoblog called Visual Rendering. She's a self-confessed perfectionist, no doubt her images will be a thrilling visual experience. Take a look!