Month: October 2010

  • Haze in S’pore from fires at Sumatra

    This morning I woke to see a dark sky and hazy view of surrounding flats. Reluctantly, I still drag my feet to work. The haze in Singapore has worsen since last Saturday, due to hotspot activities in Sumatra, coupled with southwesterly winds. According to news reports, today the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reached 108, pass…

  • My favourite dessert at Breeks

    YS & I had lunch at Breeks yesterday. For dessert we ordered Blondie Au Lait, which costs $6.20 each. It consists of bite-sized bownies, 1 scoop of chocolate ice-cream, 1 scoop of vanilla ice-cream, whipped cream & a cherry to top it off. The brownies are delightfully ‘chocolate-rich’ & plentiful to eat with the ice-cream.…

  • Dinner at Lawry and a horror movie

    Last Friday after work, dear and I went to Mandarin Gallery, Orchard for dinner at Lawry’s The Prime Rib. We went to this restaurant because we have a 1-for-1 coupon from POSB Everyday Card. We first noticed the décor of the restaurant. It has a classic American theme (Lawry originated from Beverly Hills, USA) and the…