Food for the lovers

Mimolette restaurant

If you fancy a romantic and secret rendezvous in an old charming English house, tucked away amidst lush greenery and white picket fences, then Mimolette is the one for you

Situated in remote green fairways drive, in Bukit Timah (beside the saddle club), this quaint restaurant is housed in an old colonial bungalow. The stark white exterior with pretty French-windows sits picturesque a top a small hill overlooking a copious forest of old Angsana trees. Once inside, one is greeted with a grand dinning room where a large bouquet of fresh cala lilies exhibit in the centre, complete with over-hanging crystal chandeliers.

Like the charming décor Mimolette serves up a delightful French-Australian Cuisine. An in-house special is the tasty home-made bread; the fluffy and buttery texture makes it great as an appetizer, believe me when I say, you’d have not one but two servings. For starters, the classic French-onion soup, served up in a thick broth is a chef’s recommendation. It was satisfying but rather heavy. The creamy cauliflower soup accompanied with springy fresh scallops however, was airy and easy on the taste buds.

Another chef’s recommendation is the mini wagyu burgers which is dish up in a palm-sized portion. The golden brown, pan fried mini buns hug a succulent and tender waygu meat that oozes just the right amount of oil for your salivating palate.

Following which was the duck confit. Together with what seemed like over-cooked fries and sweet berry gravy, the duck meat was a tad dry and its texture was tough and stretchy. Although it was delectably put together, the duck confit failed to ignite any gastronomic celebration.

The main highlight for the dinner menu was the Pork shank. Served alongside crisp red and green lettuce with a mildly salted sauce, the king-sized portion was initially startling. On the surface, the grilled light brown piece of shank is tender and soft. The insides reveal a pale pink and juicy, moistened thoroughly with its savoury sauce, indeed a must try for pork shank lovers.

For desert, the sponge cake with wild berries is my top pick. It’s spongy cake and not-too-sweet sauce makes it the perfect way to end a dinning experience. Overall, Mimolette is a fine restaurant that serves up scrumptious western food, with a decent wine list that includes Cloudy Bay. It’s quaint and dreamy ambience, makes Mimolette a great place to dine in, for true romantics like me.

Ds, Ds, Ds

Dilemmas and decisions are always perplexing. They can be such predicaments, and it really disturbs me that I can’t deal with it. And of late, I have been going through quite a bit of the Ds. (let’s call it Ds, no need to spell so many times) From frivolous things like whether my black dressy Marciano heels matches my grey leggings to really important things like potential significant-other-half and career-related future paths, I have been sitting on the middle of the fence.

Confusion is not the word, neither is Lost. I feel somewhat misplaced but as the same time, not exactly. I mean I can’t put my finger on it. Drats! This is another example; just trying to write this entry, I just can’t seem find the right word to describe how I feel.

My dad used to complain about how “fickle” my mother. Gosh I hope I’m not turning into her. Or am I? Even when it comes to the simplest things like what I should have for lunch, or whether I should cab it home, I can’t even decide. Is there something wrong with me, do I need to see a shrink?

Everyday in our lives, we make decisions; an uncountable amount of them indeed. From daily routines like brushing our teeth, to selecting our choice of breakfast (continental or local), to thinking if we should beat the traffic light when it’s turning amber and questioning work-related solutions in the office.

Even if the decision is stem from a habitual practice, ultimately we choose what we want to do, whether it’s a conscious effort or sub-conscious one.

And if only all decisions could be sub-conscious. Wouldn’t it be great. Just like driving on a automated car.

No need to change to gear 1, if we want to eat prata for breakfast, psych ourselves and say we’ll hit the gym after. No need to change to gear 2, when we’re at work, watching our mannerisms whilst portraying a professional image. No need, to change to gear 3, to let our hair down after work, drink like a fish and throw up at the sidewalk outside Zouk. No need to change to gear 4, and act all coy when we like someone and play hard to get. No need, to change to gear 5 when we’re get upset and loved one and not speak to them.

Just pure automation. No stick driving.

If only decisions and Ds could be made the same. *sigh*

I’m seriously at a cross roads now, should I go? Or should I stay?

I need an answer soon. Dear God, please guide me.

The men don't get it

My msn conversation with DEE.

Someone please help me, they say the men dont get it, but neither do I!!

DEE says:
being an alpha male is a good thing

DEE says:
?

@~Moi~@ says:
i like alpha males

@~Moi~@ says:
metros are so not my kinda guy

@~Moi~@ says:
:)

@~Moi~@ says:
okies im heading off

@~Moi~@ says:
sPeak later

DEE says:
after you say that metros are not your guy

DEE says:
ouch ouch

DEE says:
okie... ta

Wanted: Alpha males

Alpha males only, the rest need not apply. No counting of calories and name dropping of haute couture please. Please refer to below for referrence.

"the expression refers to a man who is powerful or high on the social ladder, similar to hegemonic masculinity. In Western cultures, the term is usually pejorative and describes a man who is overtly or affectedly masculine to the point of rejecting any affront to his ascribed status"

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_male)

An excerpt of my text conversation with Dee

Dee: Okay nana is home in one piece. :) you girls when put together.. Really a riot eh. Was fun. Hope you enjoyed the porridge.

Me: Hey ya.. Oh my god just forgot we didn't pay you! Will do so when i see you k.. Thanks for dropping us back :)

Dee: Oh crap! Just forgot that i didn't give you your bag too! Haha. Forget about it. :) (plus point for being generous, it's not the $$ but that gesture that counts) we should go to the screening room! Sounds really fun.

Me: Yeah it is. Really cool place :-) i'll send you the link tomorrow.

Dee: Thanks! convent girl. :) ( yes i am a covent girl, Marymount convent! Raawks!)

A: Ahahaha.. Good night cheena-power catholic high boy.. Hahaha okies i'm being lame.. (yes yes i know it's a lame attempt at being funny..wahahaha)

Dee: Forgiven. :) you have a habit of sleeping early right? this is way past your bed time, and you still have yet to show me your cool designs. Next time yeah.

A: I meant to bring it earlier but I was in a rush. It’s in the office. Must remind me..:)

Dee: Haha. Okay okay. So young and you need old man like me (if you're thinking he's in 40s, pls la..u'll be glad to know he's below 28) to remind you already ah. Must be too insignificant to you.. Sob sob. ;)

Me: Haha (i laughed, cos it's awkward) no.. Not at all

Dee: Okay. Good to know. :) sweet dreams.

Me: Nightey nightz

*just so you know, dee, obviously is not his real name, the names of people involved in the above have been changed to protect their interest, as i do with all my blog entries ;) *