Throwback to Last Saturday's Dinner at Shabu Sai

When I was doing laundry just now, I tried to recall where did we go for dinner last week. Cos today I suggested not to go out  (sad) cos didi is having a cold.

I realised I forgot to blog about dinner at Shabu Sai, East Point last Saturday in celebration of my papa's birthday. It was my parents' first visit. Somehow it felt a while since we last went out for dinner like that. This time, with Bin Bin in the pram.

Hubby, bro and I are not new to Shabu Sai. And its 90 min limit is rather well known so I was quite cautious when they asked me to go have a seat first before the rest arrived. Then I realised the outlet at East Point wasn't particular about the time limit, probably cos there was no queue. The restaurant was not fully occupied but it was still bustling with action.

That outlet did not serve any cooked food like the one at Orchard Central. It seemed limited with the food choices but I still found it enjoyable. It's always the people that matters. I think papa and mama enjoy themselves too though they shared that the soups were a tad salty and the price was steep for the ingredients. True that but it is still a decent and reasonable place for family dinners. The last time at Shabu Sai was with Evans and hubby at the The Clark Quay Central which has now closed down. Still remember that time we were having staycation at Merchant Court and baby was still cosy in my tummy. Missing those times when I could go freely whenever and wherever I wanted. Now... ...

Anyway back to the dinner, paid around $161 with 3 top ups for free flow drinks and ice cream. Had my heart's content!!!

Got to think of the next dinner place to celebrate mama's birthday!

Happy Birthday Hubby

While it is hubby's birthday, he took half day leave just so I could take a break from the baby duties. I could go out to meet my colleagues and run some errands. Very thankful for what he did and I always look forward to my alone time, to do my own things, to meet my friends. Helps to keep my sanity and I will not show too much temper when caring for the fussy baby at times. I felt bad scolding the 2 months old but there were moments I really felt like letting it out. :(

Anyway, I treasures the time given and went to office to meet some colleagues. Had a good catch-up with Bo and he was very kind to buy me my Coke and Sandwiches! :) Great pal. Then I also went back to office to distribute the cake vouchers to those who have shown their love for Eden. Perhaps next time when I am more confident, I should bring the little baby to office to see them. 

I also went to shop for a birthday cake for hubby. Not quite satisfied seeing what they had at Bengawan, Four Leaves and Bread Talk. Luckily there is a Rive Gauche at Tampines One. Managed to get this Fruit Charlotte cake for him! I had this for my birthday at office, and it was delicious. So this time, I got it for hubby. The rest of the family enjoyed the cake too. It was refreshing with the generous fruits topping and not-too-sweet fluffy cake. 

Happy Birthday, hubby and thanks for doing this for me!!! First birthday with Baby Eden!

Good to see Evans being so cheeky and active,
recovering well from HFMD

Celebrating Bro's Birthday at Home

It was a relief that Evans finally let go of the thought to book a hotel staycation to celebrate bro's birthday. He has been wanting to do that since his last staycation. But yesterday though it was a simple celebration at home, I still found it nice and warm. And yes I literally felt warm, especially after having the steamboat dinner!!! And the hormones are not helping.

Anyway I was working from home yesterday, thus was able to reach my parents' home earlier than usual and the steamboat was already boiling and the spread looked amazing, as always. Too amazing that I was too eager to dig in so I did not snap any photos. I doubt my brother did too. Evans also had a longer than usual dinner, enjoying his food and our company. I always love to watch him eat because he is adorable to watch especially when he is focused at enjoying the food. 

Justine and hubby came a little later so they have to eat the dinner separately. By then it was already pouring heavily! Hopefully the steamboat brought them some warmth. But for me, I was perspiring, with rain or not. This could be quite frustrating!

The time for the birthday cake came when Evans requested to cut it. Papa bought the rainbow cake from Prima Deli! It was a big one 1.2kg and it looked really delicious! The chocolate cream looked enticing,

It was quite funny to see how me, my mama, papa and Justine took our mobile phones to keep snapping the photos of the cake and my bro. We looked like those paparazzi. 

look at those cheerful layers!!!

Though the cake was just cream and cake, there was no fruit filling (which I thought would taste a lot more refreshing), it was still a delicious cake!!! It wasn't too sweet and the chocolate cream had a rich and smooth texture. I enjoyed it but the colouring of the rainbow stayed a while on my finger and tongue. Don't think it will be a good thing to have rainbow flavoured stuff too often. 

Hope bro enjoyed the birthday! :)