Bento #21 - James and Percy

Hmm ... where do I start ...

Received my new picks last week. Chucked them in my handbag because I was too lazy to unwrap and pack them aside. Argh ... the sight of them started to irritate me ... I NEED TO GET THEM OUT OF MY BAG!!!

Finally it is time to get them out into the light and show off my new buy :p

Pretty fuss free bento and preparation was completed in a pretty short time. Considering that I've started to prepare the stuffs quite late last night, this was what I need so I can head off to bed earlier. FRIDAYS ... a very busy day for me and hence I need my beauty sleep.

Moulded Owein's bread with a Percy rice mould and packed everything else too last night. Hence the only thing left to be done this morning is to add in the nori details. As for Oswald's, I'd used my Thomas cookie cutter and stamp set to prepare his. Added in the spread this morning and prepared his fruit for Fruity Friday just before I bring Odin for his class.

Yeah!!! Finally 'rescued' my Thomas and Friends picks from my handbag. Now, they are resting safely in the box for picks =)

Recipe Updates!!!

Haven't been sharing recipes here for a long time but I've been updating at my Favourite Recipes site.

What have I been updating over there???

Take a look below =)

Did not realised that the list was that long till I had time to sit at my computer today. But these are some food that I'd tried out recently and gotten thumbs up signal from family members. Especially the Choya Chiffon Cake ... hubby love it and especially when it is with the golden raisins.

Brownies was also a big hit among family, friends and neighbours. I've baked a few batches of it to share already ^_^


P/S: To access the recipe, click on the individual picture

Bento #20 - Chicky Chicks

Had a very tiring day yesterday and was not in the mood to pack any bentos for the boys though it is Bento Day today. I fell asleep immediately the moment my head hit my pillow.

Woke up this morning still feeling guilty for not preparing anything and had decided to go for a quick dash since I'd woke earlier than usual.

This screen shot is something pretty new in my phone. But of all the ideas that I've gathered online, this seems to be the easiest for a quick fix.

This is a tutorial posted by Angelia Chia in my favourite bento group in FB. This great idea save me this morning =)

In under 5 mins, I've gotten Owein's box ready. So fast, so simple and yet CUTE!!! I only did Oswald's box when I got back from the market. Once again, completed it within 10 mins. A little time was wasted in thinking how should like pack the packet of candy in and how to arrange etc. Nevertheless, it is still completing a box in 'record' timing.

Bento #19 - Sumo

The original idea came from Bento, Monsters. Another idea that I've copied online but instead of using rice, I've moulded the sumos using bread.

Hmm ... what should I say ... I've kind of regretted using the bigger sized facial puncher for Owein's bento. His sumo all looked like aliens. But I was running out of time ... :(

Picked out the smaller puncher for Oswald's sumo and yes ... they look more 'normal' this time. Its Fruity Friday today too ... that explains the strawberries packed.


Phew ... it had been quite an occupied week for me. Got to make a trip to the doctor because Odin is sick plus sleepless nights due to his congested nose. Really did not have mood for anything else ... glad that I've pushed myself a little to make these sumos. Kinda make up for my lazy bento on Wednesday :p Hope there's more to come ... FIGHTING!!!

Bento #18 - Fishy Fish

Lazy!!! Feeling lazy hence I cheated. But mummy gave the boys heaps of treats to make up for it ... Lol!!!

I was all hyped up and all ready to head out to pack food for my boys with an idea in mind. But of no reason, started to feel lazy the moment I step out of my room and when I got to my bento tools, totally lost mood.

Out of convenience, I just grab and egg mould and planned to just used it. The fish mould was picked up by random and hence the boys are bringing fishes to school to munch. To make up for my laziness, I added their vitamin C gummies (packed in the containers) and some M&Ms too. Not forgetting grapes for Oswald.

Bento #17 - Goldilocks and the 3 Bears

Owein will be on an excursion to watch Goldilocks and the Three Bears tomorrow. Since tmr is not bento day, hence made this for him today instead. I hope he will enjoy the play tomorrow and have a great time.

Oswald is getting exactly the same thing today. I wonder what would his reaction be. Hope he still appreciate these cute stuffs that I made and hope he does not thinks is too childish for him. Lol :p

All cut outs, ham and cheese, were all done the night before. All I did in the morning is assemble everything and add on nori for their expressions. I have the habit to soak the ham in hot water, pat it dry before placing on the bread. I have a thinking that the hot water kind of 'cook' the ham a bit. I am still a bit weary of cold ham to be brought to school especially for Oswald as he don't get to eat his food till 3pm.

We Feast Once More ...

Went around eating again!!!

Hey ... but we need to eat right, don't we ;)


1) Hua Ting Restaurant

We were there on 10 Mar. Quite a last minute decision to meet up with Perle and ZY for lunch. I had been wanting to try the dim sum here but never have the chance to because they are always full. Probably also because we always like to make last minute decisions to meet up for meals :p

Anyway, finally gotten ourselves a chance to try the food there. The food was good and I probably rate is as a normal fare. The standard of food is more or less what I would have expected it to be. That being that this restaurant is a 老字号 therefore I would not have expected any lesser. Other than that, I haven found or probably have not tried anything that is special enough to call for the next visit that soon.


2) Paradise Inn @ Junction 10

My birthday lunch with my parents and brother!!!

It had been a long long while since I celebrated my birthday with my parents and siblings. Though it is a short lunch and pretty normal food, it is one of the nicest lunch I had.


3) Tenza Izakaya

Birthday lunch with parents and siblings, birthday dinner with my family and best pals. What a way to celebrate my birthday. What's more ... my best pals gotten me a nice present.

Pretty right ... =)


4) The White Rabbit

Once again, it was a rush search for a place to BRUNCH on a Sunday morning on 24 Mar. We had only decided on the area to dine at but the exact location, we could only start searching for in the morning. Gave a few places a call and this is the only place that could give us an earlier timing.

Good for us too as this is also another place that I've heard of and yet to visit. This neat restaurant housed within a beautiful restored Chapel in Dempsey Road proves to be a great place to be on a Sunday morning. I fell in love with the environment the moment I'd step in. Would really love to go back there for another Sunday brunch.


5) LE Cafe - Bean Curd Tarts

Woo ... I love these tarts!!! Love the bean curd taste and the old school pastry ... YUM!!!

All thanks to a lovely neighbor who had bought these tarts for me.


6) Luk Yu Teahouse and Restaurant @ Chinatown Point

30 Mar, the friend who had suggested this place for dim sum could not make it due to a bad migraine. A pity that she did not join us. Food there was decent and served in a pretty unique way. Dim sum there is served in individual portions. E.g. their 包 is served individually in mini 蒸笼. And their 流沙包 is one of the best that I've tried.


7) Paddington House of Pancakes @ City Square Mall

A place to go for pancake lovers. I've been here a few times and still love their pancakes.

Bento #16 - Low Mojo Bento

Hmm ... actually had no intention to pack any bento for the boys. Yesterday was really an 'action' pack day for me and was really not in the mood to do anything by end of the day. BUT ... it is FRUITY FRIDAY at school for Oswald today. He either have to pack fruits from home or got to but fruits to eat in school.

I really was not in the mood to pack anything last night hence only start preparing Oswald's bento in the morning. I looked around what's available at home and did my best to make his box look good.

Sliced apple for Fruity Friday!! Blueberry Cream Bun wrapped in foil + Raisin n Biscuits as snacks.

Lol. Super low on bento juice plus I really had not been giving much thoughts on bento planning. Got to find the x-factor to motivate back the bento moji. Hope my mojo will be back soon!!!

Bento #15 - Store Bought Goodness

Hmm ... what we have here ...

We've got Mini Chocolate Bread and Banana Cake from Four Leaves Bakery. Cheese Rings and Biscuits as snacks.

It is already Week 2 of Term 2!!! Yet my mojo to bento not back ... how sad can that be *sobs*

Am I just plain lazy or my brain still in holiday mode *sigh* ... all these ... EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES!!!

BUT luckily with help of picks and barans (once again) to dress up and brighten up the box. Phew ...