SAVOUR 2014...

Even though I've been aware of Savour, the food festival ever since I moved here, this was the first year that I decided to pay it a visit. What a great day out! 

"The SAVOUR concept remains the only one of its kind in Singapore; a relentless pursuit to unite the best in food and drink with a wide range of unique activities that is accessible to all. Over 16,000 foodie comrades gathered at SAVOUR's alfresco event venue last year to indulge in Michelin star and award winning cuisine from Singapore and around the world. The 2014 line up of restaurants will feature  over 50 signature dishes will be on offer for you to create your very own culinary adventure. The event venue also includes a gourmet market showcasing a plethora of food and drink exhibitors, celebrity chef masterclasses, a hands-on cooking studio, wine workshops and other themed areas. All workshops, tastings and demonstrations are conducted by renowned experts and are complimentary, on a first-come first-served basis."

For those of you reading from the UK, I can only really compare it to Taste of London, which I visited back in 2009. Joe and I got there early, pitched up at the Harry's tent and spent the day grazing on cider and delicious food! We will most definitely be heading back to next years that's for sure!

To read more about the Savour food festival visit the website http://www.savour.sg

MARINA RUN...

I never thought I would ever say this...but I recently completed my second 10k run. After being inspired last year to run to raise money for charity, I figured that I should maintain my fitness and continue to run. The Marina Run, a later run in the day, was a bit harder than the last one we did. Hence the slower time. But I'm not letting it stop me! I've signed up to three more runs over the next six months. Let's see how I get on!

MORE TEA VICAR...

Last weekend we decided last minute to have afternoon tea at Axis Bar at the Mandarin Oriental. It's been a while since I last did afternoon tea so was super excited about this one. It not disappoint. Firstly, the hotel itself is always a great venue. Every restaurant I visit here delivers on service and food! 

With such an extensive tea menu it was really hard to pick which tea to have. I ended up playing safe... London Breakfast all the way! Teamed with a nice glass of bubbly!

The menu is a five course tea...and it's absolutely delightful. The first course, a light starter, is a Wheat Grass Jelly. It has an unusally nice taste! 

The second course consists of three individual treats...

Apple & Mint Sphere with Organic Honey Creme and Passion-Fruit Coulis, Tomato Pest Quinoa with Feta Cheese in a Spinach cone (my favorite) and finally Crab Rilette Tartlet with Guacamole.

Third course are the sandwiches and wraps. Truffle Scented Egg White Salad Sandwich, Smoke Turkey & Gem Lettuce Mini Wrap with Pineapple, Mini Hummus Sandwich with Rye Bread and Tuna & Corn Whole Wheat Sandwich. The perfect bite-size pieces and all incredibly delicious.

So what's next on the menu? Every Brit's favorite. Scones!

Muscovado and Vanilla Scones and Lemon, Bluberry and Wattle Seed Scones. All served with Greek Yoghurt, Sugar Free Preserves and Lemon Curd. I thought of mum when they delivered this plate to the table. She would absolutely love these! They are accompanied by Samon & Petit Pois Pie and Chicken & Wild Rice Puff.

The finalé! The sweet stuff! 

Banana and Rolled Pat Muffins, Chocolate Cake with Mixed Seeds, Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse, Organic Maple Syrup and Pecan Tarte, Carrot and Pumpkin Seed Cake and (the healthiest of them all) Berry Skewers.

The sweetest thing about afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental is the price. For one person $42++ and for two people $80++. It is well worth it! We will most definiately be heading back soon! 

ERIC CLAPTON...

Last night, Joe and I visited the Indoor Stadium to watch Eric Clapton. What an incredibly talented man! Slightly disappointed that he didn't sing one of my all time favourites, Wonderful Tonight, but still a great set from an absolute legend. Really wish that Dad had been here for this one! 

• Pretending
• Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
• Tell the Truth (Derek and the Dominos song)
• Hoochie Coohie Man (Muddy Waters cover)
• Honest Man
• I Shot the Sheriff (The Wailers cover)
• Driftin' blues (Johnny Moore's Three Blazers Acoustic cover)
• Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox Acoustic cover)
• Alabama Women Blues (Leroy Carr Acoustic cover)
• Layla (Derek and the Dominos song)
• Tears in Heaven
• How Long (Ace cover)
• Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
• Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
• High Time We Went ( Joe Cocker cover)