I've been in such a hibernation mode after coming back from Singapore. Everyday after work, I just wanna go home, quickly have dinner and then head off to bed but only managed to do it for 2 nights (I slept at 930pm can you believe it). Wednesday I had connect group which I was looking forward to seeing Gabby, Sarah and Kine. When it ended close to 10pm, I just felt so sleepy knowing it's past my bedtime *yawn*
And then Thursday we had a team dinner - this time I voted for Chinese since we all have enough of Indian team dinners - at none other than Four Seasons restaurant at Leicester Square. It was 2 girls (kat and myself) and 4 guys. Seriously it was a meaty dinner. We ordered so much and amazingly we all finished everything - one roast duck, one soya chicken, honey pork chops, hot plate beef with spring onions and ginger, one plate of fried udon noodles, 4 portions of steam rice and one small dish of stir fry veg with garlic which was the only dish which wasn't wiped out. *burp*
Here are some other random updates of what's been happening (not a lot though) over this weekend.
Saturday morning. I am still in the baking urge so decided to try this recipe which Dennis' gf gave to me. Crunchy Macadamia Cookies. As you can see, the cookies ballooned from one small teaspoon side to like a big macaroon! I think I didn't do it very well so didn't take any more photos :( They taste ok don't misunderstand but I just felt it could be better. Anyways, gonna bring it to office on Monday for my team hehe.. Askar is known to be the "eating machine". Poor guy. But hey he finished most of my cashew nut cookies the other time!
Gabby persuaded me to go Christmas shopping with her at High Street Kensington in the afternoon and I was quite glad to avoid the ever so busy Oxford Circus/ Bond Street area. It was fulfilling and very tiring but I was so happy to discover this super good store with loads of good buys (which I have to keep a secret so the Tews won't find out haha!)
We passed by Boots where Kine was temping for a day selling Organic Surge products! "Hello Kine!"
Having a quick lunch at M&S hot deli corner. Gabby (above) having her simple sandwich while I had my massive burger and Belgian Choc Milkshake!! Sinful!!
... but I could only finish half of the burger and half of the milkshake coz I was too excited to get down to shopping. No free hands for any milkshake no matter how yummy!
We passed by the Organic Food store which is a massive supermarket and I caught sight of some very pretty cup cakes. Seriously I don't think I dare to eat - look at the amt of sugar needed! Cute nonetheless :)
So as you can imagine, we lugged our heavy bags esp Gabby, and went back home, put down my stuff and headed off to Karina's where we had planned previously for a Chinese food dinner cookout. *super tired + raining (again!)*
But by the time we got cooking, I felt better and it was fun. I snapped a few pics at the beginning and then as the other dishes progressed and people arrived (well over 20 - she is like the most social person ever - I don't know how she can always cope with such massive dinner parties), I somehow forgot to take more pictures so yup here's what I captured at the start of the dinner. It actually started off as an innocent Chinese cookout at her place between her, Chester and myself. But being the social person as she is, we think she invited like the whole neighbourhood. haha ok lah, joking. Bless her heart... I think the post dinner logistics will kill me. Imagine the cleaning up??!
That's Karina! Messing up in her kitchen and I was cooking the chicken rendang from one of the pre-mix pack my aunt gave me last year. Everyone said it was yummy! =)
The fish curry which Karina cooked from scratch. *applause*
Sunday morning. I've been telling myself to clear the load of fallen autumn leaves in my garden. Don't underestimate this picture below because it was hard work I tell you! I had no rake and had to use my hands and clear them. It would usually be okay but because it has been raining non stop, it was wet and yikey (yes I used plastic gloves in case you were wondering). At the end of 45min, I have 5 big black bags FULL of leaves and still a lot of leaves left! I give up.
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And then Thursday we had a team dinner - this time I voted for Chinese since we all have enough of Indian team dinners - at none other than Four Seasons restaurant at Leicester Square. It was 2 girls (kat and myself) and 4 guys. Seriously it was a meaty dinner. We ordered so much and amazingly we all finished everything - one roast duck, one soya chicken, honey pork chops, hot plate beef with spring onions and ginger, one plate of fried udon noodles, 4 portions of steam rice and one small dish of stir fry veg with garlic which was the only dish which wasn't wiped out. *burp*
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Here are some other random updates of what's been happening (not a lot though) over this weekend.
Saturday morning. I am still in the baking urge so decided to try this recipe which Dennis' gf gave to me. Crunchy Macadamia Cookies. As you can see, the cookies ballooned from one small teaspoon side to like a big macaroon! I think I didn't do it very well so didn't take any more photos :( They taste ok don't misunderstand but I just felt it could be better. Anyways, gonna bring it to office on Monday for my team hehe.. Askar is known to be the "eating machine". Poor guy. But hey he finished most of my cashew nut cookies the other time!
Gabby persuaded me to go Christmas shopping with her at High Street Kensington in the afternoon and I was quite glad to avoid the ever so busy Oxford Circus/ Bond Street area. It was fulfilling and very tiring but I was so happy to discover this super good store with loads of good buys (which I have to keep a secret so the Tews won't find out haha!)
We passed by Boots where Kine was temping for a day selling Organic Surge products! "Hello Kine!"
Having a quick lunch at M&S hot deli corner. Gabby (above) having her simple sandwich while I had my massive burger and Belgian Choc Milkshake!! Sinful!!
... but I could only finish half of the burger and half of the milkshake coz I was too excited to get down to shopping. No free hands for any milkshake no matter how yummy!
We passed by the Organic Food store which is a massive supermarket and I caught sight of some very pretty cup cakes. Seriously I don't think I dare to eat - look at the amt of sugar needed! Cute nonetheless :)
So as you can imagine, we lugged our heavy bags esp Gabby, and went back home, put down my stuff and headed off to Karina's where we had planned previously for a Chinese food dinner cookout. *super tired + raining (again!)*
But by the time we got cooking, I felt better and it was fun. I snapped a few pics at the beginning and then as the other dishes progressed and people arrived (well over 20 - she is like the most social person ever - I don't know how she can always cope with such massive dinner parties), I somehow forgot to take more pictures so yup here's what I captured at the start of the dinner. It actually started off as an innocent Chinese cookout at her place between her, Chester and myself. But being the social person as she is, we think she invited like the whole neighbourhood. haha ok lah, joking. Bless her heart... I think the post dinner logistics will kill me. Imagine the cleaning up??!
That's Karina! Messing up in her kitchen and I was cooking the chicken rendang from one of the pre-mix pack my aunt gave me last year. Everyone said it was yummy! =)
The fish curry which Karina cooked from scratch. *applause*
Sunday morning. I've been telling myself to clear the load of fallen autumn leaves in my garden. Don't underestimate this picture below because it was hard work I tell you! I had no rake and had to use my hands and clear them. It would usually be okay but because it has been raining non stop, it was wet and yikey (yes I used plastic gloves in case you were wondering). At the end of 45min, I have 5 big black bags FULL of leaves and still a lot of leaves left! I give up.
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