Mother’s Day Photoshoot by ChicChug Creations

Posted on May 2, 2018 by missuschewy

On Sunday, we went for a Mother’s Day photoshoot with ChicChug Creations, a lifestyle home based studio located along Gangsa Road. The name ChicChug was inspired by a simple old way of making a shutter sound when the older generation improvised a camera shape with their fingers before they said “Chit-Chuck”.

Wayne and Geraldine, photographer husband and wife duo specialise in newborn, baby, maternity, cake smash and family lifestyle photography in Singapore. They place strong emphasis on the importance of storytelling and emotion, capturing the intimate relationships between couples and among family members.

For this Mother’s Day mini photoshoot session, the floral setup is done by Le Fairy Meadow. It is classic and elegant, which is very befitting of a Mother’s Day celebration.

I was initially worried that the girls would be cranky because they did not manage to nap before the shoot. Thankfully, they warmed up really quickly as Geraldine was good with kids and they kept smiling as Wayne fired away on his camera. I’m sure having plenty of professional experience helps too! I have never seen the kids being so cooperative before!

We certainly had a very enjoyable photoshoot and highly recommend ChicChug to everyone who wants to have their precious moments captured at an affordable rate!

ChicChug is accepting limited slots on 12th and 13th May 2018.

Session package details:

– Location: ChicChug life-style home based studio (at Gangsa Road)
– $250 nett rate
– 3 generations photoshoot moments
– Formal to casual candid moments
– In permutations and combinations
– Up to 15 high resolution edited soft copies return in DVD
– 1 x A4 fine art print in frame
– A deposit of $50 to lock the time slot and date Booking with ChicChug Creations

To book a slot, email info@chicchug.com by 6th May 2018!

Morganfield’s Launches Candied Peach BBQ and Smokey Bacon Bourbon Sauces

Posted on April 28, 2018 by missuschewy

We have been to Morganfield’s on a number of occasions ever since they opened their first outlet at The Star Vista a few years ago. Glad to be back as a family of four this time, at Orchard Central a couple of weeks back to try Morganfield’s two new mouth-watering Sticky Bones sauces – Candied Peach BBQ and Smokey Bacon Bourbon. These new additions will be available for a limited time in May and June, in celebration of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Morganfield’s is a family-friendly place. Besides baby chairs and children’s cutlery, they also provide color pencils for kids to doodle and color on the kids menu which is printed on paper. It is a great way to keep children occupied before the food arrives!

The Bacon Wrapped Meatballs ($11.90) were deep fried and very juicy. There was a hint of spiciness and we enjoyed eating these with some mustard sauce. Other appetizers include Pop Corn Pork, Sauteed Mushrooms, Loaded Chilli Nachos, and Golden Fried Wings.

The Candied Peach BBQ Sticky Bones – (Half Slab $29.90, Full Slab $46.90) was created specially for the ladies. Made with juicy peaches, the sweet and tangy combination makes this so hard to resist. We love it because the sauce really went well with the ribs, and wasn’t too overwhelming. Wash it down with a glass of SweetWater Blue ($10), definitely my kinda beer which is refreshing & fruity, and light with a hint of fresh blueberries.

If you like strong flavours, you will find joy in eating the Smokey Bacon Bourbon Sticky Bones – (Half Slab $29.90, Full Slab $46.90). The hearty, rich & smoky sauce is infused with bourbon, hand-chopped bacon bits & topped with strips of delicious candied bacon. Pair this with a glass of Bridge Road Robust Porter ($10) which has been roasted with barley & chocolate malt, resulting in big and bold flavors.

We opted for Bread Pudding ($11.90) for our dessert. What is more comforting than homemade bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream & whiskey sauce? Just remember to keep the kids away from this. If all else fails, order the Chocolate Brownie which we reckon will not go wrong.

Available all day, every day from 30th April to 24th June, these amazing limited time offers will definitely bring joy to the whole family! Make a date with your very own Kings and Queens to enjoy this special treat at Morganfield’s. *The Candied Peach BBQ and Smoky Bacon Bourbon Sticky Bones are also available as part of the weekday Top Value Set Lunch promotion ($29.90), that comes with a free soup and drink. There are also numerous on-going promotions at Morganfield’s. Do check with them to find out more!

Morganfield’s Outlets:

Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Tower 4, #01-645,
S038983 (Next to Promenade MRT)
Tel: 6736 1136

The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Unit #02-23,
S138617 (Next to Buona Vista MRT)
Tel: 6694 3635

VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Unit #01-51A,
S098585 (Next to Sentosa Boardwalk Exit)
Tel: 6225 0501

Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road,
Unit #11-03/04 S238896 (Next to Somerset MRT)
Tel: 6634 1828

Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu
11am – 11pm
Fri, Sat and Eve of PH
11am – Midnight

Hoshino Coffee Set Special for Two at $60++

Posted on April 24, 2018 by missuschewy

Hoshino Coffee Singapore recently launched two new outlets at OneKM Mall and Bedok Point. It is definitely a piece of good news for Hoshino coffee fans staying in the East as your favorite cafe is now so much more accessible. When misterchewy and I feel like having Japanese and Western food, we go to Hoshino Coffee for the best of both worlds, which was what we did two weeks ago at OneKM Mall. The cafe exudes a warm and homely atmosphere, making it an ideal place for quiet dates or after-work relaxation.

Currently, there is an all-day Hoshino Coffee Set Special for two persons which is reasonably priced at $60++. The set includes 2 drinks, 2 mains and 1 dessert. Simply top up $5 for side dishes and if you have kids dining with you, you get to enjoy 50% discount on the kid’s menu. That’s quite a bit of savings for the entire family! It is also a good opportunity to try Hoshino Coffee’s new highlights such as Softshell Crab Aglio Olio, Softshell Crab Rice, “Omu” Souffle Curry, Mentaiko Carbonara, Ginger Chicken Spaghetti, and Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry (Seasonal).

Our Iced Royal Milk Tea ($7.50) and Iced Matcha Latte ($9) were rich and full-bodied, not cloyingly sweet. If you are a coffee person, by all means go for their coffee! Certain coffees are refillable at 50% off.

I was craving pasta and felt spoilt for choice. Finally decided on the Salmon with Wasabi Cream Sauce ($16) which is a special recommendation on the menu.

The spaghetti was al dente and every strand was coated with the delicious cream sauce. The dollop of wasabi on each piece of salmon made this dish a more exciting one.

The hubs chose the Fuwa-Fuwa Hoshino Souffle on Porcini cream rice with bacon ($16.80) as it is the only omu rice dish on the menu that does not contain any beef.

Like its name suggests, this dish was fluffy and underneath the soft wobbly egg was mushroom rice and bits of bacon. The texture was airy and soft, making every mouthful delightful.

Last but not the least, we tried the seasonal Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry ($16.80). The pancakes were soft and moist, and tasted really great with ice cream and strawberries. Do note that this takes about 15 to 20 minutes to prepare, so it’s best to let the service staff know earlier once you are ready to have it served. What are the dishes that you would love to try at Hoshino Coffee? 🙂 Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram www.instagram.com/missuschewy!

Hoshino Coffee
11 Tanjong Katong Road,
#02-19/20, One KM,
Singapore 437157
Tel: 6282 8348

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am to 10pm (Last order 9pm)
Brunch Menu Hours:
Sat,Sunday and PH
11.30am to 1pm (Last order 12.50pm)

Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids: Recommended 5D4N Itinerary

Posted on April 18, 2018 by missuschewy

This is our final Bangkok 2018 travelogue, where I provide my 5 days 4 nights itinerary for your reference. I hope this Recommended Bangkok Itinerary for Families Travelling with Kids will come in handy especially if you are travelling with young kids like ours. As parents, we find ourselves asking what are some of the things to do in Bangkok with kids. A fair bit of thought and research went into creating this itinerary from scratch because I wanted to have a good mix of eating, sightseeing and shopping for everyone in our group as we were also travelling with my in laws.

BANGKOK DAY ONE

SIN to BKK

Ours was an afternoon flight and we reached BKK at around 3pm ICT. Good timing for us as compared to our 7am flight to Hong Kong last November. LOL.

Airport Transfer

Prior our trip, I had arranged for airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The large van could accommodate all 7 adults, 2 children and 8 suitcases. There was a very bad jam on the way to our hotel. Journey took more than one hour.

Check-in at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

Address: 259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 207 8000
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

Our hotel is very conveniently located across Asoke BTS station, as well as Terminal 21 shopping mall. Our well-appointed rooms were spacious, cosy and reasonably priced. Slightly more expensive than most average hotels but it’s definitely worth it given its convenient location and esteemed reputation.

Pa Yak Boat Noodles

Address: สามเสนในอนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ ถนนพหลโยธิน พญาไท กรุงเทพฯ Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Victory Monument

We have been there for countless bowls of boat noodles for our past two trips to BKK too! Don’t order too many bowls if you want to leave some stomach space for other food elsewhere.

Shopping at Siam Square One

Address: 991 ถนน พระราม 1 Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

After You Dessert Cafe

Address: Siam Square One, Ground floor
Tel: +66 02 115 1949
Opening Hours: 12pm – midnight (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY TWO

Erawan Shrine

Address: Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 6am – 11pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

We make it a point to stop by Erawan Shrine to pray and pay our respects each time we visit Bangkok.

Burger & Lobster

Address: 999 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 656 1111
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm (Sun to Wed), 11am – 11pm (Thu to Sat)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Burger & Lobster is just across Erawan Shrine (one minute walk). If you can’t have it in London, go for it in Bangkok! There’s one in Genting too but my MIL said that it pales in comparison to what we had in Bangkok.

Shopping at Siam Paragon

Address: 991/1 ถนนพระราม 1 แขวงปทุมวัน Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

Chocolate Ville

Address: Soi Kaset-Nawamin, Khwaeng Ram Inthra, Bueng Kum, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10240, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from central Bangkok by car: 30 to 45 minutes

Beautiful and romantic place in Bangkok that you must visit! You can also choose to have dinner there and watch the sunset.

Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin

Address: ถนน ศรีนครินทร์ Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 5pm – 1am (Thu to Sun)
Travel time from Chocolate Ville by car: 45 minute to 1 hour

Claypot River Prawn Tom Yam Porridge

Address: ตรง ข้าม พาราไดซ์ พาร์ ค ศรีนครินทร์, แขวง หนองบอน เขต ประเวศ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.15am – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin by car: 10 to 15 minutes

Even though we didn’t manage to stop by Claypot River Prawn Tomyam Porridge place for supper, I would still recommend that you give it a try as it is super near Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market. Photographed above was what we kept having for our supper on most nights of our trip, which was from a stall opposite our hotel.

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY THREE

Afteroon Tea at Authors’ Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Address: 48 Oriental Avenue, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 659 9000
Nearest BTS Station: Taksin (Take a complimentary shuttle ferry to the hotel)

Shopping at Platinum Fashion Mall

Address: 644/3 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Ratchathewi or Chit Lom (10 minute walk)

We couldn’t quite agree with the fashion at Platinum Mall but I managed to purchase 20 pairs of contact lens from Dazzle Me. If you have thing for tees with logos or slogans, you can get them easily at about $4 per piece.

Shopping at MBK Center

Address: Phayathai Rd, Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS station: National Stadium

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant

Address: 444 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand (Second floor of Pathumwan Princess Hotel)
Tel: +66 2 048 4755
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest BTS Station: National Stadium

Since Pathumwan Princess Hotel is right next to MBK Center, you can do more shopping after your dinner!

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FOUR

Maeklong Railway Market

Address: Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (Daily)
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market

Address: Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 2 – 8pm
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market and Mae Klong Railway Market are actually situated very near to each other, so I would definitely suggest that you dedicate at least half a day to visit these two spots.

Wat Bang Kung

Address: Sakae Krang, Mueang Uthai Thani District, Uthai Thani 61000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 24/7
Travelling time from Amphawa Floating Market or Mae Klong Railway Market: 10 to 15 minutes

It’s a temple worth visiting if you are in the area.

Chinatown 中華街

Address: 300 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Travelling time from Maeklong Railway Market or Amphawa Floating Market by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Dinner at Chinatown 海外天

Address: 461 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 3029

Plaeng Nam Shark Fin-Bird’s Nest

Address: 47 Plaeng Nam Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 8716

W.T Bird’s Nest Company 泰國運通燕窩

Address: 90 Soi Langsuan, Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Tel：+66 (0) 2253-1888

If you are not heading to Chinatown, there’s also W.T Bird’s Nest Company at Pathumwan area where you can go for the birds nest in coconut. Delicious stuff!

Talad Neon Night Market
Address: 1087 New Petchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Wed to Sun)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FIVE

After You Dessert Cafe

Address: 15 1/F Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 061 5545
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

YAAAAAS! After You Dessert Cafe again! Must have it before we go back home! Happy that there’s one directly across our hotel at Terminal 21!

Check out of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

We got our pocket wifi device from Roaming Man, which offers free delivery and wifi rental starts from just $3 a day. Very affordable and convenient! We were also very impressed by the super long-lasting battery life. It could last the entire day and we only had to charge it overnight for the next’s day usage. Connectivity is also very stable and reliable. Roaming Man wifi device helped us to stay connected throughout our trip, even along our journey to the airport after checking out of the hotel.

Home Sweet Home

Many people have this misconception that Bangkok isn’t kid-friendly, which definitely isn’t true. This was our third time travelling to Bangkok with kids and for each trip, there was still so much to see and do. Hope you find our recommended 5D4N Bangkok itinerary useful if you have always wondered what are the things to do in Bangkok with kids! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy 🙂

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant in Bangkok

Posted on April 8, 2018 by missuschewy

Adding another highly recommended makan place to our Bangkok travel itinerary, Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant in Bangkok received numerous positive reviews online, which prompted me to make a reservation for our Chinese New Year reunion dinner for our trip. Won’t be reviewing the dishes individually cuz i’m too lazy lol but all I can say is that the food at Ping’s is definitely not cheap by Bangkok standards but it’s well worth the money if you want to splurge for a special occasion. All of us ate to our hearts’ content and enjoyed the food very much.

Hors D’oeuvre (THB1000)

Oyster Hot Plate (THB250)

Black Pepper Deer (THB300)

Hong Kong Noodle (THB150)

Abalone with Kale (THB2500)

Claypot Goose Web (THB400)

Codfish in Soysauce (THB1000)

Claypot Abalone Rice (THB400)

Ping’s Restaurant Group has 5 outlets in Bangkok, 2 of which – Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant and Ping’s Hotpot Restaurant, are both located at Pathumwan Princess Hotel, which was the outlet we patronised. Best to make a reservation as the place can be quite packed especially over the weekends! Stay connected with us on Instagram @missuschewy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy 🙂

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant
Floor 2 Pathumwan Princess Phaya Thai Rd Pathum Wan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66(2) 611 4755
Email: pingsrestaurants@gmail.com

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am – 11pm

Chocolate Ville: Most Romantic Place in Bangkok

Posted on April 4, 2018 by missuschewy

Hello everyone! I figured I need to finish up my Bangkok travelogues so here I am! I had many friends and followers asking me about Chocolate Ville when I posted IG stories during our trip so this post is for all of you who are keen to know more about this beautiful place! Some had asked if Chocolate Ville is located in Hua Hin and the answer is no. Chocolate Ville is also not exactly in Bangkok, but it is rather near Bangkok. Depending on traffic conditions, it would take about 30 to 45 minutes’ journey by car from Pratunam area.

We had a private driver for our trip and since Chocolate Ville operates only from 4pm onwards, we got our driver to pick us up at around 3pm so that we would have ample time to walk around for photos before having dinner there.

Being the unofficial planner for our trip, I had to find places that are suitable for all three generations. In one of my previous posts, I blogged about our day trip to Maeklong Railway Market which was not particularly well-received by the group. Good thing everyone liked Chocolate Ville because of the pretty and romantic European village theme which has a unique “Dining in the Park” concept.

I mean honestly, who would have thought that such a place exists around Bangkok? It is so not Bangkok at all, if you know what I mean! And also, did I mention that admission is FREE?!

Even my in laws could not resist having their photos taken with their grandchildren!

There are many nice photo spots around Chocolate Ville so it is really important to arrive early to give yourself time for photos, as well as avoid the potential crowds that might start to stream in during dinner time. Also, the entire place is quite huge!

I observed that the crowds came in at around 6ish even on a weekday but it could be that Chocolate Ville is a popular choice on Valentine’s Day (yup we visited on 14th Feb!). Heh not surprising at all since I reckon Chocolate Ville is the most romantic place in Bangkok!

Besides arriving early to avoid the crowd, good and bright lighting makes your photos turn out really nicely!

As with the rest of Bangkok, it was also a little hot and humid over at Chocolate Ville. I strongly recommend wearing light, breathable clothing there. Thankfully, my nursing dress from JumpEatCry is made of polyester material which is very soft and cooling to wear.

I love that there are numerous bears of different shapes and sizes scattered around Chocolate Ville. This is one of my favorites!

Yup it happens. Just another unglam moment lol.

I strongly advise that you make reservations if you are keen to dine at Chocolate Ville as the entire place gets filled up pretty quickly. I copied what everyone else did, which was to leave on Chocolate Ville’s Facebook page, a 5-star rating with a specific template:

Dear Chocolate Ville,
I would like to reserve a table for (number of) adults on (date)
Please find the details as below for your reference :
Guest name: XXX
Date: XXX
Time: XXX
Preference: non-smoking area, Riverside, and sunset view.

Thank you so much!
This is the first time we visit Chocolate Ville.
We’ve learned from friends recommendation that Chocolate Ville provides delicious food and nice scenery.
We hope we can have a great time in here.
We understand that you will cancel the booking without notification if we come late.
So that would be great if you can confirm the booking for us so that we can mark it down on our schedule.
Thanks a lot for your assistance in advance.
Have a nice day.
I hope to get your reply soon.
Thanks.

The above is cute and funny but hey, it works. Someone from Chocolate Ville will confirm your reservation by providing a reply to your comment.

As it is a central restaurant, the same food menu will be provided regardless of where you choose to dine in Chocolate Ville.

I was feeling quite ravenous from all the walking around Chocolate Ville and managed to only take photos of half of what we had for dinner. The food was quite good and also reasonably priced. The menu features a good mix of Thai and Western food. Alcohol is strictly served only after 6pm.

Since the night is still young, it is a good idea to head over to Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin night market which is about 30 minutes by taxi. Estimated taxi fare is around THB 350 to 400. There’s also Grab in Bangkok if you prefer!

A quick recap:

– Make reservations on Facebook if you intend to dine at Chocolate Ville.
– Wear light and breathable clothing.
– Remember to bring along your camera.
– Chocolate Ville opens only at 4pm.
– Take a taxi around 3.30pm and aim to arrive around 4pm for ample time to explore.
– Alcohol is served only after 6pm.

Would you be keen to visit Chocolate Ville during your next holiday to Bangkok? Let us know! Stay connected with us on Instagram @missuschewy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy 🙂

Chocolate Ville
Soi Nawamin 74, Yak 3-8, Kaset-Nawamin Road
Klong Kum Subdistrict, Bueng Kum District
Bangkok 10230, Thailand

Opening Hours:
Daily
4pm – 12 midnight

TrollsTopia at Universal Studios Singapore

Posted on April 2, 2018 by missuschewy

Getting the Universal Studios Singapore season pass is one of the best decisions we have ever made and to date, we had visited the theme park on multiple occasions since the pass gives us unlimited access in a span of 6 months. On Chanelle’s 4th birthday, we decided to check out the TrollsTopia event which commenced early March and will last till end April.

We thought that face painting would be a good idea for the birthday girl and Chanelle was excited because she was eager to put on some “makeup” lol. It costs $10 for eye design and $20 for half face. Alternatively, there is also hand painting at $10. Chanelle went for the half face painting which actually looked like a full face painting to me. Perhaps her face is too small. Hahaha.

The designs are all Trolls-inspired and you can let the artist know your choice from the design board.

I was quite amused to see Chanelle interact with the artist in her own ways. Not sure if they were talking but I caught her winking at the artist many times and the artist was trying hard not to laugh out loud!

Almost done!

Applying some finishing touches!

Tadaaaaah! Chanelle was really pleased! It took her awhile to realise that she really had “makeup” on and that she wasn’t dreaming!

We popped over for a mini photoshoot which was also Trolls-themed of course! There were Trolls hair of various colors to choose from.

Cayla decided she was too cool for Trolls hair and proceeded to chuck the wig aside lol.

For anyone who’s interested, you can get your Trolls face and hand paintings done at Trollify Yourself!

How could we miss the TrollsTopia musical performance? It’s important to grab a programme sheet as soon as you enter USS to keep yourself updated on the show timings. We assembled ourselves in front of the stage 5 minutes beforehand to get a relatively good spot. The performance was entertaining with songs and dances.

Hahaha I didn’t know that misterchewy stood so far away from us until I viewed the photo and he said that Shrek pulled him close.

The Madagascar carousel ride is always a must for the girls!

We couldn’t stay around for long because we had to send Cayla for the class. Will definitely be back soon for TrollsTopia which ends on 29 April! 🙂 Stay connected with us on Instagram @missuschewy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy

Kumoya X tokidoki Pop-Up Café in Singapore

Posted on March 28, 2018 by missuschewy

If you are reading this, chances are you love tokidoki! Rejoice because the World’s FIRST tokidoki cafe is slated to open tomorrow, on 29 March 2018, at Kumoya cafe! You might even get a chance to get up close and personal with Simone Legno, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of tokidoki as he will be flying into Singapore specially to officiate the opening launch day of Kumoya X tokidoki pop-up cafe!

I have been a fan of tokidoki in recent years, thanks to fellow mummy friends who introduced me to the tokidoki X Ju-Ju-Be diaper bag collections! To date, I own a variety of bags from collections like Space Place, Animalini, Donutella Sweet Shop, Kaiju City, Unikiki V2, Tokipops, etc! Oops I digress. #sorrynotsorry

My kaki Modgam knows that I loveeee tokidoki, so she very kindly extended her invitation to misterchewy and I to join her in previewing this pop-up adventure. We were instantly blown away as we entered the cafe because it totally screams TOKIDOKI! The entire place is so wild, fun and quirky!

Looking at all the colorful characters makes one feel younger already!

If you don’t already know, the theme at Kumoya changes every three months. Thus, the interior, decorations and menu, etc, change along with the themes.

I also like that Kumoya provides plenty of plush toys which makes the place more fun and inviting. The toys are also great as photos props!

The menu is very straightforward and clearly categorized into Snacks, Mains, Desserts, and Beverages.

Beverages make up the bulk of the menu, with a total of 11 different choices, one of them being the Sassy Strawberry Nojito ($12.90). Sweet and sour, the perfect combo. Strawberry fruit mix is combined with wild mint syrup, soda water and fresh lime. Served with a straw holder of your favorite characters, fresh strawberry and mint leaves. This is one of the selected beverages that comes with free tokidoki limited-edition coasters, while stocks last.

If you are a coffee person, the Latte Iced Latte ($13.90) is a must-try. Handcrafted and brewed from premium UCC Japanese coffee beans. Served with a hand-crafted Latte cookie and magic wafer rainbow sticks. Topped with fresh whipped cream and magic sprinkles.

All Frappe will be served with FREE limited edition Donutella float (worth $12.90) while stocks last. Donutella Mighty Minty Chocolate Chip Frappe ($17.90) A refreshing drink with a minty kick! Green mint syrup is blended with milk and chocolate chips. Topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips!

Kaki had the Donutella Sweet Treat Caramel Popcorn Frappe ($17.90) which she really really liked because it’s super sweet lol. It’s a frappe Donutella would approve! A blend of popcorn syrup, milk and popcorn. Topped with fresh whipped cream, caramel sauce and caramel popcorn.

If you don’t exactly have a sweet tooth, Donutella’s First Love! Strawberry Cheese Frappe ($17.90) is the drink for you! Drink you favorite cheesecake! A frappe made up of cheesecake syrup and blended with strawberry fruit mix and milk. Garnished with red rosebuds, fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of little rainbow bits! I love it because it’s not cloyingly sweet and was actually quite light and easy to drink! One more also no problem!

Go for the Unicorno Cotton Candy ($17.90) if you want something Instagram-worthy! The bluish purple cotton candy is so pretty that everyone went “WHOA!”. What’s unique, sweet and “rainbowy”? Unicorno’s Rainbow Cotton Candy! Sitting atop passion fruit and strawberry Calpis with butterfly pea tea.

Onion rings and fries are the usual suspects for snacks and we chose the Golden Sweet Potato Fries ($10.90). Taste the natural sweetness of the sweet potato battered with a subtle blend of spices. Balanced nicely with a sprinkle of house-blend sweet sour plum. It’s addictive!

We tried a few of the mains which were all really good. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from a character-themed cafe but we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food served which is definitely value-for-money!

Donutella & Sweet Friends Japanese Curry Rice ($25.90). Donutella doesn’t go anywhere without her friends. Teriyaki flavored fluffy Japanese rice accompanies Japanese curry, fresh tempura salmon, breaded ebi, breaded scallops, calamari rings and fresh garden salad. Served with Miso soup and side dish of the day.

Moofia-Protected Pressed Sushi Rice ($24.90). Moofia and gang will ensure you’re in safe hands with this pressed sushi rice with grilled unagi in teriyaki sauce, Japanese cucumber and cheddar cheese. Served with Miso soup and side dish of the day.

SANDy and Polpettina Full-of-Life Chicken Katsu Burger ($23.90). SANDy and Polpettina combine forces to bring you chicken katsu burger dipped with sweet teriyaki sauce, hand-cut fries, fresh garden salad with cute ‘bones’ fish cakes and a cute little sweet Polpettina pink mantou with custard fillings. Served with Miso soup and side dish of the day.

A Lot-of-Things LAH! Merlion Seafood Ramen ($28.90). There’s plenty of ingredients swimming in your bowl! Ocean fresh crayfish and scallops, ramen egg, spring onion, wakame and kooky Merlion fish cakes. Served with fresh garden salad and side dish of the day. I really love the attention to detail as this dish is served with a special printed Sea Punk tray liner, while the earlier Moofia sushi rice is served with Moofia tray liner!

Stellina Sunny Morning Unicorno Magic Breakfast ($25.90). Start your day with happy colors! Chicken and beef sausages, hashbrown, scrambled egg, baked beans, fresh garden salad with cherry tomatoes confit and cute thunder cheese with toasted cloud bread with a happy rainbow food-pick. Served with Miso soup and side dish of the day.

The selection of desserts is also very exciting and boy, were we spoilt for choice. Being a hardcore Donutella fan, I just had to pick the Donutella’s Delightful Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Sauce ($18.90)! Discover what makes Donutella delightful. Tuck into a stacked berries cake, fresh berries, heart-shaped konnyaku jelly, pretty flower chocolate, dark chocolate cookies crumble and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce. The berries cake tasted light, moist and fluffy, and went very well with the cookies crumble.

SANDy is kaki’s favorite tokidoki character, so she insisted we order SANDy’s Desert Garden ($17.90)! Welcome to Cactus Land! Hokkaido berries soft serve, cookies and cream brulee, chocolate rocks and flower, buttery SANDy cactus cookies and fresh cream.

Donutella and Dolce make such a perfect pair in the Dolce Pretty-in-Pink Berries Sponge Cake ($18.90)! As delicious as it is pretty! This strawberry sponge cake is accompanied by wafer sticks, fresh cream, marshmallow hearts and rounded off with fluffy cotton candy.

If waffles and ice cream are your thing, then Adios and Ciao Ciao’s Farewell Fantasy Charcoal Waffles ($22.90) will not disappoint. Before you say good-bye, have a Hokkaido berries soft serve and special buttery charcoal waffles, lovely Ciao Ciao heart cookies, fresh berries, strawberry chocolate coated cereal crunch, fresh cream and dark chocolate sauce. I must say that the charcoal waffles were crispy and pretty good!

We saw another table order the Unicorno Rainbow Magic Parfait! ($23.90) and we just had to go over to take some photos of this pretty dessert. Special dual swirl of Hokkaido berries soft serve, handcrafted rainbow wafer bowl, rainbow wafer sticks, Unicorno cookies, homemade brownies, special heart konnyaku jelly and fluffy cotton candy.

Receive a 4.5″ Peperino or Marea plush key ring with every purchase of Unicorno Rainbow Magic Parfait!, while stocks last!

Posing with our favorite tokidoki characters!

tokidoki fans will be happy to know that a wide selection of merchandise will be sold at the pop-up cafe, some of which are cafe-exclusive!

Blind boxes.

Plushies of various sizes.

Kumoya x tokidoki pop-up cafe is from 29 March to end June 2018! Grab your friends and have a good time! Starting at 11am on 29 March, Simone Legno will be signing for the first 30 fans. Be there early if you don’t wanna miss out on this opportunity!

Kumoya X tokidoki
8 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199320

Opening Hours
Tue to Thu, & Sun
12pm – 9pm
Fri & Sat
12pm – 10.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)

DreamWorks KouKou Cafe Singapore Review

Posted on March 23, 2018 by missuschewy

Chanelle turned 4 last week and we had a simple dinner celebration with my family. Decided to check out the new DreamWorks KouKou Cafe which opened recently at Bugis+. We figured that the kids would be thrilled because the cafe is cartoon themed plus very colorful. Having been to Universal Studios Singapore on multiple occasions, they are quite familiar with the Madagascar characters, and recently, Trolls!

We visited DreamWorks KouKou Cafe on a Saturday evening and was horrified because the cafe is situated next to an arcade which was extremely noisy. Plus, there was some kinda competition going on that day which made the noise levels even more intolerable with all the shouting, cheering and clapping.

I have always thought that Singaporeans love going to new cafes and restaurants, especially cartoon themed ones. It’s kinda strange that there isn’t any queue on a weekend night.

There is a small corner selling various merchandise such as t-shirts, notebooks, keychains, and even personalised name stickers!

We were initially given just a booth seat which is obviously too cramped for our group. Good thing they added two tables and more chairs for us. Food arrived very quickly! I will not be able to go into much detail about the food as these were all individual orders but we all agreed that the food was mediocre at best. I wouldn’t really recommend dining at DreamWorks KouKou Cafe but probably a drink or dessert would be harmless if you want to snap some Instagram-worthy photos around the cafe 🙂

Signature K.B.P ($13)

Ogre Chicken Pho ($14.90)

Peek-A-Boo Cold Soba ($14)

Secret Ingredient Noodle Soup ($23)

Hug Time! Curry Rice ($16.50)

It’s Fun-People-Fun Time! Ramen ($15)

Never Leave A Man Behind $22.50

Pretty in Pink ($7.50)

DreamWorks KouKou Cafe Singapore
201 Victoria Street
Bugis+
#05-04/05/06
Tel: 6634 2682

Opening Hours:
Daily
11am – 10pm

Critical Questions Before Exfoliating Your Skin

Posted on March 21, 2018 by missuschewy

Are you intending to exfoliate your skin? If you are, then this post has critical questions you should ask and answer yourself before doing it.

H1: Critical Questions to Ask and Answer Yourself Before Exfoliating Your Skin

Exfoliation is one of the most important beauty rituals you need to maintain healthy skin. With this process, you can remove all the dead skin cells and keep your skin healthy and looking younger. However, skincare advisors at thesis help services recommend you do it carefully because it can be counterproductive. As the post progresses, we shall explore critical questions you need to ask and answer yourself before exfoliating your skin. Keep reading to discover more and get the best of your exfoliating process.

H2: What is the Nature of My Exfoliant?

The first question to ask and answer should focus on the nature of the exfoliant you will use in the process. It is needful to think about its strength and concentration. You should also consider if it is a cleansing agent or an exfoliant you can leave on your skin for some time. Also, check if it can leave any abrasive particles on your skin. This way, you will know how often you can use the agent, for instance, daily or weekly. For instance, a scrub is less abrasive than a low pH chemical peel, meaning you cannot use it daily.

H2: How is My Skin Condition?

The second question you should ask yourself is the condition of your skin. For instance, if your pores are clogged or your skin has breakouts, using a cleansing exfoliant can help in removing congestion and blemishes. Moreover, the process can boost the texture of skin damaged by the sun. If you don’t have any of the skin conditions above, it is prudent and safe to avoid daily exfoliation since it could damage your skin’s protective layer.

H2: How Thick is My Skin?

Another critical question to ask and answer yourself should focus on your skin’s thickness. For instance, if you have a darker skin tone, your skin will be thicker compared to a person with a lighter one. This difference in thickness means that you will need to exfoliate more frequently if your skin is thicker because it is safer.

H2: Is My Skin Sensitive?

Your consideration equation should also include the sensitivity of your skin. If it is more sensitive and reactive, be cautious with the type of exfoliants you use. Your skin’s sensitivity level will determine the strength of the chemical you will use and its frequency.

H2: Do I Have Inflamed Acne?

Lastly, consider if inflamed acne affects your skin or not. The reason is that if your skin is affected by it, you will require a gentle chemical to exfoliate it and vice versa. Also, you would need to avoid mechanical exfoliation to prevent further damage to your skin.
Exfoliating your skin is a beneficial and potentially risky process if you don’t handle it carefully. That is why you need to ask and answer yourself critical questions before engaging in it. We hope the ones we have examined in this post will help you to do it more cautiously.

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