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.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep.6.

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BONJOUR!!!
Welcome back, and to the 6th Episode of Cooking Series in Mad Season 1!!!
Have you been doing some home-made dishes lately???

For today!!!
Ving tried out this Blueberry Cheesecake mix from Betty Crocker, which is easily available in all supermarkets.
Additional ingredients you’ll require are simply Milk and Butter, then you’re good to go.
Of coz, you’ll also need to prepare a container for your Cheesecake.
1st Step:
Pour out the biscuit mix for the base of the Cheesecake, and add 90g of Butter in to mix them together evenly.

2nd Step:
Press the biscuit mix in the bottom part of the container to form the base for the Cheesecake.
Then place it in the fridge to be chilled while you carry out the next step.
3rd Step:
Pour out the mix for the top cream part of the Cheesecake, and whisk it evenly with 400ml of Milk.
4th Step:
Retrieve the Cheesecake base from the fridge, and smear on the top cream.
5th Step:
Chill the Cheesecake in the fridge for 2 hours.

6th Step:
When 2 hours are up, take the Cheesecake out from the fridge and spread the Blueberry jam evenly on top of it (provided in the pack).
T A D A H ! ! !
I’ve my assistant, Adios from Tokidoki, with me sampling the easy-to-make Blueberry Cheesecake.
Yummy!!!
Do stay tuned for the 7th Episode of Building Series which will be up on coming Monday!!!
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.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep5.

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BONJOUR!!!
Welcome back, and to the 5th Episode of Cooking Series in Mad Season 1!!!
Have you been cooking lately???

For today!!!
Ving explored the fridge to see what ingredients there were to make up a simple but yummy snack, to ease hunger while hard at work.

Ingredients:
Wrap / Hotdogs / Ham / Eggs / Cabbage / Onions / Butter / Mozzarella Cheese / Salsa Sauce / Multi-purpose Sauce

1st Step:
Cut up the ingredients.
2nd Step:
Pre-heat oven to 180°C, then put in the Wraps for about 3 minutes.

3rd Step:
Start cooking the filling for the Wrap.
1. Heat up the frying pan, then add some Butter in plus Onions.
2. Add Cabbage in, plus some Multi-purpose Sauce.
3. Then add in Ham and Hotdogs, and stir-fry evenly.

4th Step:
Place some of the cooked filling onto the Wrap, then add some shredded Mozzarella Cheese on top.

5th Step:
Put the Wrap into the oven again for another 3 minutes.

6th Step:
SERVE!!! (Sunny sideup optional.)
You can also fold it like a blanket before consuming.
It’s simple and easy to make!
Good for those who are busy and couldn’t spend much time in the kitchen.
Happy making this!!!

Do stay tuned for the 6th Episode of Building Series which will up on coming Monday!!!
Kindly support us!!! Thankssssss!!!!! *rotates wrap on fingertip*

.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep.4.

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大家好!!!!
Welcome back, and to the 4th Episode of Cooking Series in Mad Season 1!!!!
TGIF!!!!

For today!!!
Dinner being served yesterday was Chinese food whipped up by Ving.

Ingredients!!
Broccoli / Carrot / Corn / Edamame / Golden Mushrooms / Hotdogs / Onions / Potatoes / Rice Cakes / Tofu
Miso Paste / Multi-purpose Sauce / Pepper Grinded (both Black and White) / Two Rabbits Chilli Paste

1st Step:
Prepare ingredients.
2nd Step:
Cook soup.
1  Fill up your pot with X amount of water, depending on how much soup you want.
2. Add in some Miso Paste, stir it for it to dissolve, and leave it to boil.
3. When it’s boiling, add in Carrots, Corn, Onions and Potatoes.
4. Boil them on high fire for about 5-7 minutes, then switch to lower fire.
5. Add in Golden Mushrooms and Tofu, plus both Black and White Grinded Pepper.
6. Leave the soup to simmer till you want to serve
3rd Step:
Heat up 2 small pots of water, then add in Rice Cakes and Edamame into individual pot to boil for awhile (in order to soften them first).

4th Step:
Cook Broccoli dish.
1. Heat up some oil on your frying pan.
2. Add Onions and stir fry.
3. Add Broccoli in, then couple of minutes later add Rice Cakes and continue stir frying.
4. Add in Multi-purpose Sauce and Two Rabbits Chilli Paste, then mix them in evenly. (You can skip the chilli paste if you do not want the dish to be spicy.)
5. Add in Hotdogs and cook for another 2 minutes.
5th Step:
SERVE!!!
It’s rather easy to whip up these 2 simple dishes, so start cooking something today!!!

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.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep.3.

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ANNYOHASAEYO!!!!
Welcome back, and to the 3rd Episode of the Cooking Series in our Mad Season 1!!!
Have you tried out the recipes in the previous episodes???

For today!!!
Ving tried whipping up a Korean-Japanese (2 of my favourite cuisines) fusion dinner.
Here are the ingredients:
Chicken / Korean Rice Cakes / Hotdogs / Straw Mushrooms / Tofu / Kimchi / Edamame / Seaweed / Cabbage / Carrots / Japanese Miso Soup Base / Onions / Oil / Korean Chilli Paste / Tteokbokki Sauce / Multi-purpose Sauce
1st Step:
Thaw the Chicken for Spicy Chicken Stew.
2nd Step:
Prepare the ingredients.
3rd Step:
Start cooking!

For me, I started with the Miso Soup first.
1. Fill up your pot with water (up to you on how much soup you want then fill up accordingly, with bit of excess for evaporation during simmering).
2. Add in Miso Paste (if you prefer it more flavorful, add more).
3. When it started boiling, add in the Tofu cubes.
4. Leave it to simmer while you prepare the Chicken Stew.
5. At in some Seaweed before serving.

4th Step:
Start on Spicy Chicken Stew.
1. Soften the Rice Cakes by placing them in boiling water for couple of minutes, then drain them and put them aside.
2. Pour some oil into pot, then stir fry some Onions.
3. Add Cabbage and Carrots in.
4. Add in Korean Chilli Paste, Tteokbokki Sauce and Multi-purpose Sauce, then mix all evenly.
5. Add in one small packet of Kimchi, then Straw Mushrooms and Hotdogs.
6. Simmer for awhile.
7. Add in the Rice Cakes that had been softened, add well as the diced Chicken meat.
8. Mix all together evenly, then simmer for awhile more.
Serve!!!
Makgeolli (Makkoli) optional!
Verdict:
S. U. C. C. E. S. S.
Do stay tuned for the 4th Episode of Building Series which will be up on coming Monday!!!
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.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep.2.

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OHAIYO!!!

Welcome back, and to the 2nd Episode of the Cooking Series in our Mad Season 1!!!
Hope you had fun trying out the stuff in the previous episodes of the various series!!!

For today!!!
It was early rise and shine as Ving attempted in making breakfast!! I decided to try out the pancake mix from Betty Crocker for this meal. 1st Step:
Mix the Pancake Mix with water, according to the proportions given at the back of the box. I added in some chopped bananas too for my pancakes. 2nd Step:
Scoop a portion using a ladle, and pour onto the non-stick pan that’s already smeared with some cooking oil.
Let it sizzles till bubbles form on the pancake, then flip over.
Unknowingly, I created a new invention.
It is called “The Scrambled Pancakes”.

I’ve also prepared some other ingredients to go with the Scrambled Pancakes for a heartier breakfast. And here’s Ving’s style of a hearty breakfast to begin the day with!!
(Yes. I actually attempted the Scrambled Pancakes 4 times, and the 5th time the pancake was made by putting it into the oven.) Verdict:
1st attempt at making the Scrambled Pancakes was actually the best, and it wasn’t even done on purpose.
It still does taste like normal pancakes, just without the ‘standard’ look.
The way to do it was just too scrambled it up when it’s half-cooked and threatening to stick onto your pan.
Give it a couple of flips too in making sure the mixture’s been cooked thoroughly. You can serve with some jam too.
Enjoy!!!!!

Do stay tuned to the 3rd Episode of the Building Series which will be up on coming Monday!!!
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.Mad.Season.1.:.Cooking.Series.Ep.1.

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HARLOW!!!

Welcome back, and to the 3rd series of our Mad Season 1!!!
As can be guessed from the heading, this 3rd series will be about Cooking!!!
In the different episodes, Ving will try to cook various dishes but without much recipes!
So mostly will be based on gut feel/past experiences/limited knowledge hahaha…….

For today!!!
Ving tried to prepare a western-style dinner of wraps and soup!
Firstly, grocery shopping for ingredients………
Of coz this whole lot isn’t just for one meal (I’m stocking up the fridge!!).

Ingredients needed:
Wraps / Mushrooms / Hotdogs / Picnic Ham / Red-skin Potatoes / Corn / Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) / Lettuce / Onions / Milk / Basil / Salsa Sauce / Butter

Optional:
Grapes / Cherry Tomatoes / Sparkling Juice or Wine

1st Step:
Cut up all the ingredients needed. *Chop chop chop*
Here are some other ingredients already cut up for the wrap’s filling, namely Mushrooms / Hotdogs / Picnic Ham.
As well as Corn for Corn-on-the-Cob!
2nd Step:
Cooking potato soup. Place the chopped up Potatoes into a pot, together with half a carton of Milk as well as the Mozzarella Cheese.
(Using Mozzarella Cheese will make the soup have a light cheese taste. If you prefer a stronger cheese taste, you can choose Parmesan Cheese instead.)
3rd Step:
After boiling for awhile, add in some finely chopped Basil leaves to the soup. Leave it to boil slowly while you prepare the wraps.
4th Step:
Pre-heat oven to 180°C for couple of minutes. Place some Mozzarella Cheese on a Wrap, then put it into the oven that has been pre-heated. Heat the Wrap for about 5 minutes.
5th Step:
While the Wrap’s getting heated in the oven, stir-fry the filling for it.
Instead of using cooking oil, I used some Butter for a change.
After the Butter melted, throw the cut Onions into the pot and stir-fry.
Then throw the Mushrooms, Hotdogs and Picnic Ham in and stir-fry all together.
6th Step:
Apply some Butter and Salt all over the Corn, and wrap it up with Aluminium Foil. Heat it in the oven for about 20 minutes.
7th Step:
SERVE ALL!!!
Verdict:
It’s yummy!!! Hahaha…..
The whole process took about 1.5 hour, including preparing the ingredients. It’s actually quite easy to make, so everyone should give this a shot!!!

Do stay tuned for the 2nd Episode of our Building Series on coming Monday!!
Kindly support us!!!! Thankssssss!!!!!!! *throws confetti*

.BTS.for.Lapse.,.错过.

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In the midst of planning…
Scripts!
Day 1’s Filming…
Ving’s filming companion, Spencer!
Super adorable!!! Wish I can have my own dog too!!
Tired out after filming!
He’s sucha dear by being very cooperative during filming!
Day 2’s Filming…
Ellie + Travis scenes!
The day which Ellie died after finding out about her sister Eve…
Day 3’s Filming…
Mainly the quarrel scene of Pamela & Elson!

Day 4’s Filming…
Last day of filming!

While the rest were filming their parts, Ellie & Pamela were taking pictures.
While some serious filming was going on…
Our 窃听风云+无间道 actor was happily posing behind!
Prepping for the birthday celebration scene!
Calling for delivery of our other main prop: PIZZAS
(Don’t be mistaken. I wasn’t showing THE finger. It’s meant to be a V sign but unfortunately, the index finger was seemingly missing.)
All hail Queen Pamela!
敬伟 & Elson!

Pamela & 敬伟 goofing around…
Hope you’ve enjoyed watching our behind-the-scene, plus the actors’ interview

.KL.retreat.

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Travelling Ving is back!
This KL short trip actually happened before the recent Hong Kong trip.

We chose Hotel Capitol for its awesome location in Bukit Bintang area, plus with good room rates.
(It’s located just next to Sungei Wang Shopping Centre and Low Yat Plaza, and only a 5-minute walk to Berjaya Times Square, Pavilion, and the Monorail station.)

First meal in KL was at U-Village Hong Kong Restaurant, situated just across our hotel.
Address: LB – R1, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100
Phone: (+03) 2148-9686
Their char siew is a must-try!
After a hearty lunch, shopping time!
First stop — Berjaya Times Square
Address: 1 Jalan Imbi  55100 Kuala Lumpur

许留山!
As usual, night snacks~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Day 2’s lunch was at Delicious (there’s an outlet in Singapore’s Scotts Square).
Unfortunately, it wasn’t much of what the name suggests.
Address: Bangsar Village II, 2 Jalan Telawi 1  Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to head elsewhere for desserts.
I’d read about this cafe called Antipodean Cafe with rather good reviews, hence gave it a shot.
Address: 20 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Menu on the wall! They are known for their brunch items too.
Lemon Meringue Tart + Sticky Date Pudding. Both SEDAP…….
Bangsar Village is equivalent to our Holland Village, with many cafes/restaurants/bakeries/shop-houses/retail shops.
While exploring the area, we came across this rather cool multi-label boutique called Seethrough.
They carry mainly Asian designers’ stuff, with quite a number of Singapore designers too! (eg. my favorite local label Depression)
Address: 25-1 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar

Ving bought this skulls-filled punk style pull-over from a Jakarta designer!
It’s a ‘lil too hot for Singapore’s weather though.
I can’t wait to wear it to cooler countries!
Jalan Alor for dinner! Many zi-char stalls for you to choose from.
Rise & shine for Day 3 of the trip!
Lunch was at one of my favorite restaurants in KL. Madam Kwan’s (Pavilion’s outlet)!!!
(This year they opened their very first overseas outlet in Vivo City!)
We actually saw Madam Kwan herself!!! *fangirl mode on*

Address: 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Belachan. Rendang. Assam. *droolsss*
I’ve no idea what I was doing.
(That dessert’s from Madam Kwan’s, though.)
Shopping time!
I love toys/figurines, if you haven’t already noticed from my previous posts.
(Wait a minute. Have I mentioned about it in my previous posts? Ok whatever. I LOVE TOYS/FIGURINES. There… Now you know.)
I ended up getting this big Line plushie for free! Super cute!
(It’s still in its original box, at a corner of my room. Couldn’t bear to dirty it!)
Batman and Superman (in between the 2 adults) patrolling the city.
Getting ready for Justice League already?
(Pardon the super bad resolution.)
KLCC has this toilet which you’ll need to pay RM2 to enter.
Ving checked it out to see what’s so great about it.
Verdict: If that’s for RM2, Ion Orchard’s toilets can charge each human S$2 to enter.
Last dinner in KL at Kampachi!
Address:
We had the honour to try the King of Tea.
It’s so light, it felt like drinking plain water that’s slightly sweeter.
Real smooth down your throat.
This convenience store opposite our hotel sells past issues of magazines at really cheap prices, even when it’s just past a month.
As usual, I couldn’t resist.
Last meal in KL at U-Village HK Cafe! =(
Sky’s on fire.
Till next time!!! Can’t wait for my next overseas trip already!!!
When’s it gonna be???

.hongkong.2013.(.part.5.).

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Rise & shine for the last day of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!! =(
(You can check out Part 1 of the trip here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, and Part 4 here.)

For our last lunch in Hong Kong, we went to City Hall Maxim’s Palace for dimsum.
It’s one of the most famous dimsum restaurants in Hong Kong, and has an amazing view of Victoria Harbour.
So try to get window seats if you can!

Address: 1 Edinburgh Place, HK City Hall, 3/F, Central
Station : Central (Exit J3) / Admiralty (Exit B)
Hours : Mon-Sat 11am – 3pm; 530pm – 1130pm / Sun 9am – 3pm; 530pm – 1130pm
Contact: (852) 2521-1303
Me super love this flavorful steamed rice with fish slices.
The egg tarts were a ‘lil disappointing though.
I still very much prefer those traditional crust egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery, especially when they are hot from the oven.
You will get a sun rising behind you after eating it. (think cartoon/animation style)
Super sad I didn’t get to try them during this trip! >.<
(If you are interested, here’s the address.
Address: 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Station: Central (Exit D2)
Hours: Daily 730am – 9pm
Contact: (852) 2544-3475)

We did some last minute shopping at Central and Causeway Bay, before heading back to the hotel to pack them.
I know I know… It’s as if there are no instant noodles being sold back home right??
Time to head for the airport! =(
We went earlier to do a City Check-In at Hong Kong Station (it’s super awesome this idea), then head over to the airport for our last dinner in Hong Kong.

It’s Tsui Wah yet again!
Why do we not have Tsui Wah in Singapore???
It kinda beats all other Hong Kong cafes we have currently.
With some time to kill before boarding, I had to go over to one of my must-go places:
Magazines stand.
I couldn’t resist not getting any.
For the Hong Kong edition ones, they can cost at least 2.5 times cheaper than what they are being sold back home!
And I’m a fan of Milk Magazine!
I love magazines. I’ve got piles of them in my room.
My mum always says “If you can turn your magazines into cash, you’ll be filthy rich.”
I agree with her, totally.

Still enough time for a drink first before going in.
In case you would like to know, Starbucks’ drinks are generally about 25% cheaper than that in Singapore.
While we were about to go in, we happened to hear some young girls screaming and waving bye to someone who was already inside.
We later found out that it was actually the Korean girl group, After School (I only know Uee from that group).
Turned out they just had a fan-meeting session in Hong Kong.
We didn’t get to see them though after we went in (not that I’m interested haha =X).
If it had been 2NE1 instead, I might have broken Usain Bolt’s 100m World/Olympic records.

We were greeted by these very traditional Chinese displays while waiting at our departure gate to board the plane.
Kinda cool idea for passengers to kill time while waiting, and get to know more about Chinese customs/traditions.
I shall end my last part on this Hong Kong trip with a continuation of narcissism from the previous post.
Till next time!!!!! *throws confetti*

.hongkong.2013.(.part.4.).

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Rise & shine for Day 4 of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!!
(You can check out Part 1 of the trip here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here.)

We decided to have Korean food again for our first meal of the day, at Sorabol Korean Restaurant.
No regrets for our choice! Was glad we didn’t give this a miss.

Address: 132 Nathan Road, Miramar Shopping Centre, 4/F, Shop 4B, Tsim Sha Tsui
Station : Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit B2)
Hours : Daily 1130am – 3pm; 6pm – 11pm
Contact: (852) 2881-6823
It’s like The Hand from Addams Family was enjoying Korean food.
Clearer picture of the Spicy Seafood Soup pot we ordered + the Banchan (side dishes).
Omggg I’m missing the delish soup pot badly….
Can’t be helped. I’m an Asian after all.
What to do after a hearty meal? Shopping of ‘cos!!!
We went around Tsim Sha Tsui, including Grandville Road.
Although we were very full, we couldn’t resist not eating these when in Hong Kong………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And it rained!!! Luckily I brought my brolly out, but we still ended up being ‘lil drenched grrr………….
We were such gluttons, but how can you NOT eat dessertsss when in Hong Kong???
So it’s to Sweet Dynasty while waiting for the rain to get lighter.

Address: 28 Hankow Road, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, B/F, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Station : Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit A1)
Hours : Mon-Thu 8am – 12am / Fri 8am – 1am / Sat 730am – 1am / Sun 730am – 12am
Contact: (852) 2199-7799
Their desserts were rather yummy!
Thanks, but no thanks to the rain!
We decided to head back to Causeway Bay for more exploring and of ‘cos, SHOPPING.
Guess what greeted us the moment we stepped out of the station??
DEMONSTRATION……….!
I could see no end…
(Here’s a short clip which I took of it.)
Today’s stash! (mainly gifts to bring back home)
Those Pretz were of interesting Hongkie flavors:
Abalone in Oyster Sauce / Shark’s Fin / Seafood
Good to buy back for friends and family! ‘Cos they were packed in nice individual boxes of smaller size.
Here’s a closer look at the small packs.
After putting down our buys back in the hotel room, we decided to pop over to Lan Kwai Fong’s Tsui Wah Cha Chan Teng again for some *ahem* supper recharging.
It’s just about a 15 minutes walk from our hotel! *thumbs up*
I shall be narcissistic today, and end off my post with a victoriously smirk picture of myself.
(p.s.: that’s my super-loves new cap from Izzue!)
Do check back again on next Monday for the last part of Ving’s Hong Kong trip!! *cheersss* ^_^