zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I don't think $8 to feed six adults budget meal like the one above is everyone's cup of tea..LOLWhy not? I think Tomyam seafood soup is the best thing to have, particularly on a rainy and gloomy evening. I would be very interested!But I was surprised at how cheap mussels are! The HTB bought mussels from Cold Storage to steam them in white wine and garlic sauce and because they were so cheap, he ended up buying way too many. The wine cost so much more than the mussels - but then again, the wine brought us more joy than the mussels did so I guess that's fair pricing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Why not? I think Tomyam seafood soup is the best thing to have, particularly on a rainy and gloomy evening. I would be very interested!But I was surprised at how cheap mussels are! The HTB bought mussels from Cold Storage to steam them in white wine and garlic sauce and because they were so cheap, he ended up buying way too many. The wine cost so much more than the mussels - but then again, the wine brought us more joy than the mussels did so I guess that's fair pricing....yea mussels are crazy cheap. I can't bring myself to order mussels and pay the crazy prices outside. As for wine...maybe you guys can consider purchasing from a wine supplier...that is what we do...we get our wines delivered to us...but then again...we drink a fair bit. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonliew 2 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Ya you have to change to Everything Possible, according to those thing you have done your price are very cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 yea mussels are crazy cheap. I can't bring myself to order mussels and pay the crazy prices outside. As for wine...maybe you guys can consider purchasing from a wine supplier...that is what we do...we get our wines delivered to us...but then again...we drink a fair bit. LOLPRECISELY! It's madness what the restaurants charge. Where's the justification behind their pricing?that's an idea... i'm not much of a drinker but the man of the house is perpetually thirsty.He just ordered his wine chiller today. Which wine supplier would you recommend / do you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Ya you have to change to Everything Possible, according to those thing you have done your price are very cheap.No la soonliew, it's still too early to sayLet's wait before the the entire renovation is complete to comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 PRECISELY! It's madness what the restaurants charge. Where's the justification behind their pricing?that's an idea... i'm not much of a drinker but the man of the house is perpetually thirsty.He just ordered his wine chiller today. Which wine supplier would you recommend / do you use?The wine supplier i use actually only supplies to commercial restaurants unfortunately...it is just a old contact so i get to enjoy the perks...not complaining. $15 for a decent Italian red that retails for about $40 to $50 in restaurants. sometimes it is a hit and miss...but i have my usual brands that keep me happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 The wine supplier i use actually only supplies to commercial restaurants unfortunately...it is just a old contact so i get to enjoy the perks...not complaining. $15 for a decent Italian red that retails for about $40 to $50 in restaurants. sometimes it is a hit and miss...but i have my usual brands that keep me happy.No problem, Vanessa.Looks like we'll have to source for wine after the dust settles and we finally move in! *grin* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa 12 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 No problem, Vanessa.Looks like we'll have to source for wine after the dust settles and we finally move in! *grin*Frankly, maybe consider joining NTUC wine club. Great deal and sometimes they have a decent drop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 JT's Daily Update (1st Oct '13)According to JT, apart from OpenNet, the other main item today was the fact that the tilers were all busy doing the bedding screed in preparation for tomorrow's laying of floor tilesHere's a quick pic of the poor tiler in action:Will be heading down to the unit after work today to check on the delivered items and to see the progress for ourselves. Yay!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarah833 3 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 LOL...i am no chef. Here are some of my suggestions...Donna Hay, Donovan Cooke, Matt Preston, Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller? btw, love it that Marco is there on the list I was about to ask why Nigella Lawson is on the list and does she deserves such a prominent space on the walll, and what about Donna Hay haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I was about to ask why Nigella Lawson is on the list and does she deserves such a prominent space on the walll, and what about Donna Hay haha*roll eyes*you have to ask the HTBhe was very specific with the decal guy which names he wants in larger fontshe seriously likes Nigella Lawson...i personally am not too impressed with her but oh well, somebody is obviously into foodporn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greglhc 30 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I was about to ask why Nigella Lawson is on the list and does she deserves such a prominent space on the walll, and what about Donna Hay hahaLol! I always think her recipes are mostly butter and cream to make it taste yum. As long as no kylie kwong on the decal. That one is fish sauce extraordinaire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zihui 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Lol! I always think her recipes are mostly butter and cream to make it taste yum.As long as no kylie kwong on the decal. That one is fish sauce extraordinaire.honestly... i don't think the hubs watches Nigella Lawson for the recipes hahahahahaahhaaoh and you're right - he hates kylie kwong. hahhahaahave to ask him what he hates about KK - is it the accent, the clothes or her face in general Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarah833 3 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) honestly... i don't think the hubs watches Nigella Lawson for the recipes hahahahahaahhaaoh and you're right - he hates kylie kwong. hahhahaahave to ask him what he hates about KK - is it the accent, the clothes or her face in generalLol! I always think her recipes are mostly butter and cream to make it taste yum. As long as no kylie kwong on the decal. That one is fish sauce extraordinaire.Haha if I am visually challenged and listening to Nigella cook show I will be full of images of how she looks and the food lol. Saw her cooking chinese soup noodles, looks really unappetising ! Edited October 1, 2013 by sarah833 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoes 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Hi zihui, congrats! Your place is finally taking shape....eager to see how your final product. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
