Refuel II @ Bukit Merah

A good cafe in the neighbourhood is always welcome.  Refuel II is a nice and cozy cafe which is very well nested in Jalan Bukit Merah's Brickworks Estate.  

Outside Refuel II - Galaxy Note 9

Ostentatious October

Ostentatious ehh.....  Well.... still related to last month's recap actually.....  And we reached the crescendo this month during rehearsal for the audit.....  I've seen more than enough to draw my own conclusions.  The insincere attempt to impress which borders unprofessionalism is just too much for me to stomach....  

Sunrise in Guoco Tower - Galaxy Note 9

Pandan Almond Cheese Chiffon Cake

I had a quick bake yesterday.  As I really missed pandan, I decided to bake a pandan almond Cheese chiffon cake to break away from the monotony.  

This time instead of using the slow juicer, I decided to go old school by the good old blender followed by straining.  I added some water to start the blender.  After there were some liquid formed, I added in the coconut cream milk - next time I should try adding coconut oil instead, I wonder how it will turn out.  Pandan leaves absorb water like sponge absorbs water so don't be surprised if 100 gr of pandan leaves yield very tiny amount of pandan juice.  

Blending Pandan & Water - Galaxy Note 9

Jangan Lupa Bahagia

I made another fast trip to Batam with the missus, went yesterday evening and came back this early evening.   

On-board Horizon Ferry - Canon G9XMk2

Anything? Something? I'm Not Sure...

The 2nd week of October is coming to a close, and I couldn't be busier at work.  Not to mention that this is the exam month for Lincoln, after work hours do not offer any reprieve from the long days as we have to go through his lessons to prepare for his exams in 2 weeks' time.  

PSA Tanjong Pagar, Beautiful View - Galaxy Note 9

Chocolate Banana Chiffon Cake

The missus lamented that I've always baked the same thing over and over again.  So this time I tried a different flavour yet again for my next chiffon cake bake.  I've always thought that chocolate and banana makes a good flavour combination and so that's what I baked this time around - chocolate banana chiffon cake. As usual, I went to check Diana's blog once again for reference.

Prior to this bake I had made a trip to Kenwood's service centre all the way in Jalan Pemimpin to acquire an extra set of beaters for my Chefette standing hand mixer, and man... those extra set of beaters are really worth the trouble.  They get the job done in a short time with great results.

So as usual, I prepared all ingredients first after carefully measuring them, separating the eggs, etc.  

All Ingredients Laid Out - Galaxy Note 9