Amelia's Nest: October 2011

Saturday, 29 October 2011

Sweet Treat

Yesterday, 28 Oct 2011 iPhone 4S has just arrived here in Singapore. Since I have finished my contract I decided to apply for new one and so to avail the new iPhone. During lunch time I went to Starhub in Vivo City since this is nearest to my office. But unfortunately it turned-out they were out of stock. Was a bit disappointed but anyway it's just a phone I can still wait.

I was supposed to meet up with my hubbie after work but he was so busy with his work and with that I find myself going to Starhub Plaza Singapura in Orchard Road. Just trying my luck if they still have some stocks. And fortunately they have. It was a long queue. I waited for one hour to sign the contract and submit my ID and another one hour just to pay the thing. But I appreciate Starhub's way of compesating their customers for the long queue and hassles. Their staff served breads to the customers. And I find it very customer centric approach.

And finally after two hours I got my new colour white iPhone 4S 16GB. I am so happy as it a souvenir from all the hard work this pass months. Cheers!

Saturday, 15 October 2011

Off to Bali

Today, my whole family is going for a vacation.....Bali here we come!!!

This is a much long planned vacation and a good time-off for me and my husband as we have been working so tirelessly for the past weeks or so.

Have a good day and catch up with you later ;)

Friday, 7 October 2011

Marina Bay Sands : Our Room

This is the room where we stayed for four days in Marina Bay Sands, located at Tower 2, 16th Floor room 2251. It's overlooking the city side. The room has a double-double bed with a sofa, study table, and the bathroom has bath tub which again the kids really enjoyed. Their mini-fridge has a sensor so if you lift one item even if you didn't eat or drink it will automatically listed in your bill. The internet was inclusive as well.

greetings from MBS

with sensor

Marina Bay Sands Hotel : Our Stay

This a long over-due post but nonetheless I am excited and thrilled to share some of our experience in Marina Bay Sands. First, I would like to thank www.sg and MICA for this wonderful prize. We stayed in Marina Bay Sands Hotel for four-days-three-nights, last May 14-17, 2011. My family was so delighted with this experience especially my kids. And we were able to share this experience with some friends as well.

As we checked-in were greeted with a pleasant staff and assisted us all the way. The room was nice and just enough for the whole family. My husband and I, two kids, my mother and a nanny fit into the room. So nice!

We did enjoy our stay, the food and of course the infinity pool, where the water meets the sky. The kids loved the pool as every day we go there and spent more than two hours both morning and night time. What I really like about the place, was sitting on the bench beside the infinity pool, gazing on the stars and the sky while mesmerizing how grandeur the structure was, it’s like am having my “dolce far niente”.

We had our buffet breakfast at the Rise and in the Sky on 57. At the Rise, they have a lot of choices, Asian, Western, breads of all sort, juices, you name it I think they have it. It's a big place and lots of foods. Whereas in Sky on 57, food choices were limited but the view was splendid. Having breakfast on the top was a unique experience.

As for the lunch and supper, we tried the restaurant and food court around Marina Bay Sands like Rapasura Masters, Kraze Burgers, etc. And sharing a glass of beer and drinks at Ku De Ta Bar with hubby and friends, in Sand Park overlooking the marina area of Singapore. It was a surreal pleasure!

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Ultimate Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

First time I tried baking cookies was three years ago and I did made three attempts before I make a good one. And I told myself I won't bake cookies again as I wasted a lot of ingredients. But as they say, you're learning and that's part of it.

Two months ago I saw this recipe in Crisco label and I tried it. And so til now am using this recipe. I liked this as it's simple and easy to follow. I was able to have a nice, soft-chewy chocolate chip cookies in no-time. And so I am sharing the recipe, thanks to Crisco! Kids liked it and so do I. Happy baking guys!

Preparation Time : 20minutes
Baking Time: 8 to 12 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 stick Crisco butter flavor shortening sticks or 3/4 cup Crisco butter flavor shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Direction:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine brown sugar, shortening, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light brown and fluffy.
3. Beat egg into cream mixture.
4. Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix into creamed mixture until just blended.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 3-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies, or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies.
8. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet on a cooling rack.
9. Remove cookies to rack to cool completely
Note: this makes 3 dozen cookies ;)