The Chendol

As mentioned last week, here I am again enjoying the wonderful chendol, by far the best I have tasted. People who know me will know that I do not really fancy cold food (such as ice cream and ice kachang) but this is really something that gets my (taste) bud moving.

During this visit to Dunman Food Centre, I even have a co-taster; My beloved 2.5 yr-old daughter, Shin. I decided to mention her in this writing after seeing one of her reactions: She actually stuck out her right thumb and "thumbs-up" immediately after the first mouthful! This is the first time I see her did that. Now, are you more convinced that this is no ordinary chendol, but The Chendol?

Swinging in the heartlands

To be really honest, this is my first-ever jazz concert. And quite usually, in a community centre hall.

Though the tickets were free to public, I understand it was actually sponsored by National Arts Council. Nontheless, it was a swinging good time for me as much as it were for the rest fo the audience crowd.

My favourite tune was one with the (Italian?) title that means "Speech to oneself". It is a tune that has an Oriental-Asian fusion twist to it. And it was composed by non other than Jeremy Monteiro, "Singapore's King of Swing".

But I would say, and I think most of the audience would agree to is, the "showmanship award" should go to the bass guitarist. I forgot his name, but this is what he looks like.

Total indulgence in performing his craft.

Here are the rest of the pictures I took.


Oh and yes, dinner (from Kinara) after Jazz concert. What a way to enjoy a Saturday evening!

Location of Kinara Authentic Indian Restaurant

(Note: Even as I was writing this entry, I was tuned into the jazz channel on iTunes Radio!)

The Fantastic Four- Jeremy Monteiro & Friends

Random shots taken 28Mar2009

Where is Koon Seng Road?

Chendol

Last Saturday, 18Apr2009, I decided to take a pano shot at Onan Road.

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Soon after, I found myself seated in front of a desert stall (真好吃 Ken's Delights #01-01） in Dunman Food Centre. What caught my attention really was the $1.50 price tag for the chendol as opposed to the $1.00 price tag for the ice kachang. I gathered there must be something specical with the chendol and went ahead to order one.

I was right. The chendol was plain heavenly, endowed with rich coconut milk (or should I say paste?) coz it was really, really thick to be called milk. I know, I know, the high cholestrol thingy, blah, blah, blah....... But it was simply too good to not eat it! And the red beans are double the size of what is normally served for regular chendol.

I took a snapshot of it; but realized just 10 minutes ago that somehow my SD card was corrupted and the picture was not retrievable.

Ah ya... Never mind, I can probably give myself another excuse to have one more bowl this coming saturday! (and oh yes, take another picture)

Random shots taken 28Mar2009

Where is Chapel Close?

Jalan Jalan Joo Chiat is all about taking it slow......

Fritz Quartet at Joo Chiat Square

Walked past the Joo Chiat Square this evening, so decided to kaypo kaypo and google Joo Chiat Square and found these delightful pieces:-

Telok Kurau Road

Random shots along Telok Kurau Road.

Interesting Read- Joo Chatters

From the very first look, you can never guess this is a periodical publication from a "Singaporean community centre". There is even a pdf version to download, otherwise, I believe you can pick one up from Joo Chiat Community Centre itself, provided it is still available.

Download Joo Chatters here

Want Some Jazz?

Event: Jeremy Monteiro & friends - Swinging in the heartlands
"One Night Only - Entry by Tickets Only"
Start Time: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm
End Time: Saturday, April 25 at 8:45pm
Where: Siglap South Community Club

To see more details:
http://c1.shownearby.com/joochiat/jeremy-monteiro-friends-swinging-in-the-heartlands

To RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=75100536828&mid=4850b6G2ae6896dG198aaedG7

Siglap Park Connector

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This Spot

14Mar2009 Japanese Culture Part2

More pics.....

Cleaning up Joo Chiat

Headway in cleaning up sleaze, but some residents want tougher laws to eliminate it all....

Read more from: http://www.todayonline.com/articles/311607.asp

Colourful

The best way to enjoy Joo Chiat/ Katong fully is to take things slowly, without the need for broadband-speed activities we are accustomed to. Take a slow walk on a Saturday afternoon along Joo Chiat Place and you will be rewarded with a colorful palate as such, akin to tasting the wonderful flavors of Peranakan kueh-kuehs.

14Mar2009 Japanese Culture

14 Mar 2009 - Dropped by Siglap South CC along Upper East Coast and had a 2-hr enjoyment of Japanese culture from traditional music to origami. Here are some photos of origami art:-