Highlights of the week.

Baking (x2).

 1.

there'sfreedomtobakethewayIwantathomeIDCwhatyouthink.

2. Baking (Lucas's) cake with ALEX {｡^◕‿◕^｡} 

At first, we decided on a Lime Meringue Cheesecake. But, one day before, Alex realised that Lucas likes tiramisu so I decided on a lime bavarois/ mousse layer (instead of lime curd) with lady fingers (those biscuits thing in tiramisu). Baking with the Thai Tai was so fun HAHA she's the first I've seen who enjoys licking butter!? 

'Lime Meringue (Tiramisu) Cheesecake' LOL.

I was so damn scared that the layers would'nt stay and the flavours were'nt coherent. BUT it turned out well THANK GOD. This sweet girl sent me this text 2 days later cos' she was busy with preparations (after I was anxious.. I thought she PS tell me it sucked!).

Cos' I told her I wanna stop pursuing what I suck at.

I guess my job experience made me realise that I'll only bake as a hobby. Maybe, I'm going back to what I'm good at since childhood, culinary. And it's less mind and capital draining seriously.. I've been whipping up suppers for my bro and throwing in different spices which (surprisingly) he says its nice HAHA. Effortless concoction heh. 

Quality Time with GSEWS♥

I really treasure moments with my family. 

Those heart-to-heart conversations as well as mindless ramblings, long strolls and of course, food.

Roosevelt Cafe & Bar

Food & Socialikes Connect Conference.

The conference was held on Sat from 10am to 5pm, with various talks and panel discussions. I highly doubted my ability to stay attentive (and even awake) throughout. But thankfully and fortunately, the topics and issues raised were interesting, thought provoking and I genuinely gained insights and inspiration from the various award-winning food bloggers (Dr Leslie Tay, DanielFoodDiary, Co-founder of Burpple, Co-founder of HungryGoWhere, 'MissTamChiak', 'rubbisheatrubbishgrow') , chefs (Wilin Low- boss of Wild Rocket and bosses of SAVEUR) and photographer (Alex Ortega). And, I was sitting directly in front of them (eye contact kind haha).

"I brought my own mirror along to reflect light on the meat"... "But a plain paper or napkin will work fine".

My attempt.

The SAVEUR owner (the checkered shirt one) damn cute, 
I was literally fantasizing while listening to him speak...

'Rights and Plagiarism of Social Media & Food.'

This one abit like lecture style.

But the important lessons I took away from Dr Leslie's ('ieatishootipost') talk were:
1. Finding another passion possibly more beneficial to the community and society (beginning: 'IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU'- a.k.a using social media to feed your narcissistic behaviour). Then, when you have shaped the society in a positive manner, it all boils down to yourself and what you have ultimately contributed and achieved. 
(conclusion: 'IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU).
2. Turning on the 'airplane mode' sometimes and enjoy life's simplest pleasures. <<THIS IS ME HAHA, most of the time I just (mentally)switch to 'airplane mode' and don't reply any messages until my friends get mad.. but I feel it's a good ritual leh.

Bento lunch set sponsored at the event. 

And when I thought I knew how hard core food photography could get, I was totally wrong. When the host announced that the bento lunch 'friendly' photography contest was on, I witnessed many stacking chairs, etc, and one of them even brought his own plate and cutleries. Another level already LOL.

Sunday Lunch with Mom and Joy Jie.

Discovered a Salad Bar in Biopolis. It's a hidden gem! The meats were grilled to near perfection and the olive rice was so addictive (it had generous chunks of black olives within). Most importantly, the unique and kickass homemade dressings (like 'Me so Spicy'), y'all should go check it out!

The Lawn Grill & Salad Bar @ 31 Biopolis Way #01-07

Aceto Balsamico Beef Cuts w Olive Rice

Butter-seared Pacific Dory Salad w 'Perky Sesame Ginger' dressing

Recently, I've been cutting down on sugar and carbs slowly cos' I read about the detrimental effects of it (especially SUGAR omg). I love going Kino's 'Health' section nowadays heh and I realised that somehow I need to: 1. change my relationship with food ( treating it more like 'fuel' on normal days?) and most importantly, 2. learn self-awareness (knowing when I'm really hungry or rather, thirsty. Taking a step back and asking myself: What will I gain from that extra slice of _______?) 

I read that SUGAR feeds on your bones and real nutrition in your body to get metabolised and staying hungry is much much better than feeding your sugar craving. Plus if you eat alot of sugar stuff, the salty food craving's gonna strike, and it's always an endless cycle. It's really not worth it to binge on those sweet devils!!

"I WANNA BE A FOODIE THAT NO ONE CAN TELL BY APPEARANCE THAT I'M ONE". 

-foodiefeifaith. 

XOXO, Fei.