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The Monday Menu
An hour left of Monday and I'm just now getting to this. Here is what I plan for for this week - work-gods be willing.
Today - Monday Menu, and here it is. Tuesday - Tiny Glade Tuesday and TMI Tuesday Wednesday - WIP Wednesday Thursday - Three Things Thursday Friday - Final Line Friday (maybe... if I write anything) Saturday - Saturday Secret Sunday - Seven Sentence Sunday (Go on, prompt me, I dare ya!)
Anything else will be a bonus!
TMI Tuesday Tangle
Good morning! Yesterday was a total nutsoday! So I didn't get around to giving you a Monday Menu. So along with today's TMI Tuesday, here is your menu, and perhaps you have some questions about what each of the planned offerings for this week might be all about. As always, I will answer questions on anything, within reasons!
Menu:
Tuesday: TMI Tuesday/Tiny Glade Tuesday Wednesday: WiP Wednesday Thursday: Thoughts on Thursday Friday: Final Line Friday/Fandom Friday Saturday: Spiritual Saturday Sunday: Seven Sentence Sunday
Some of the above need reader engagement, and can't/won't happen if no one prompts, but... we'll see what happens.
Monday Menu
So hey, week two...
I was going to try and get in two posts today, but then things got crazy at work, and I ended up having to work through lunch, so the menu is all you are likely to get today. Sorry about that.
Monday - Monday Menu, and this is it - a list of the things I would like to be able to post this week. Tuesday - TMI Tuesday, an invitation to ask any burning questions you may have and/or Tolkien Tuesday. I have some thoughts on some things Tolkien related, and I'd like to share. Wednesday - WIP Wednesday, things that I have in the works, and/or Wellness Wednesday; something related to wellness of a physical, emotional or spiritual manner. Thursday - Three Things Thursday. This is where you can ask for three facts about a fic I'm writing, or I will share three things that have been on my mind this week. Friday - Final Line Friday; assuming I manage to find time to write something this week and/or Fandom Friday; I may or may have a few things to say about the current state of fandom in general, and some of my fandoms in particular. Saturday - Saturday Secret; where I share a secret or behind the scenes for something in the works. Sunday - Seven Sentence Sunday (assuming anyone sends a prompt) and/or Sunday Shout-out! This is where I highlight something or someone that I've been excited about this week.
Monday Menu
Finally getting a moment to sit down and type this. It's the kind of crazy my life is, as is evidenced by my conspicuous absence. It's been frustrating, to be honest, but life kicked me into touch. It's been tough, work's been crazy, so I'm trying (with baby steps) to put my food down and try and be here a little more often, and actually get back into writing too. So here's a look at what I want to do this week. Whether it will actually happen at all is anyone's guess, but we shall see.
Monday - here is it, a Monday Menu! Tuesday - I want to share a game I'm a new fan of. It's called Tiny Glade, and it's awesome, which is why I will call it, Tiny Glade Tuesday. I might also manage a TMI Tuesday as well - maybe. Wednesday - (New moon folks) - I'd like to do a WIP Wednesday of sorts. Thursday - A teacher workday (yay!), and hopefully a time I can share Thoughts on Thursday. Friday - Final Line Friday - assuming I manage to write anything this week. Saturday - A 'Spiritual Saturday' post... exploring the other side of me. Sunday - Some kind of 'Seven Sentence Sunday.' Not quite sure what form it will take yet, but by the time I get there, I hope I will.
Wish me luck! It's good to be back.
Monday Menus: Week of May 23, 2016
Monday Menus: Week of May 23, 2016
Hoping this week is a calmer week than last! We ended up with 4 different birthday parties which is why some of the meals are scheduled again so close to last week. My oldest has said that he’s over cake and doesn’t want to see cake for a very long time! Here’s this weeks menus: Ashley’s Menu Monday: Broccoli and Cheese Quiché Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Quesadilla Wednesday: Teriyaki Chicken Stirfry…
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Monday Menus: Week of December 28, 2015
Monday Menus: Week of December 28, 2015
We can’t believe how fast this year had flown by! These are our menus for New Year’s week. We hope everyone has a safe and happy new year! Ashley’s Menu The hubby and I are making this week a last hurrah before getting back on the Paleo train for New Years! Monday: Sub sandwiches and potato chips Tuesday: Chinese takeout Wednesday: Hot dogs and French fries Thursday: Not sure what the plans are…
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Monday Menus: Week of December 21, 2015
Check out this week’s menu! Ashley’s Menu Monday: Leftovers from my birthday Low Country Boil and Red Velvet Birthday Cake! Tuesday: NY Strip Steaks and Steamed Broccoli Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas Thursday: Christmas Eve Dinner with my In-Laws Friday: Christmas Breakfast/Lunch at my Mom’s House and Christmas Dinner at my Dad’s House Saturday: Probably eating out! Sunday: Crockpot Roast Beef and…
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My favourite food in Singapore...
What?
Tahu Tempe and rice. Ta!Ra! Not a secret here that I'm a sucker for fried food! It's a dish consisting of marinated Tofu and fermented Soybean cake deep fried to perfection, served along with some green veggies and salad of raw cucumber and cabbage and some very very hot and spicy pickle. This is sprinkled with a lot of something that looks like batter bits and seem like a mix of different things that I cannot figure out what.
You should mind the pickle like me ( I add just a wee bit to every spoonful) if you're not used to hot food and I do not use the word 'hot' here lightly. It does starts to give a kick with the very first spoon. But then again, I would not leave it out completely as it is one of the signature components here. All in all this is a mind blowing combination of flavours and texture that has appealed to the foodie in me.
Where?
http://www.ayampenyetria.com/locations.html
I have tried this in a couple of eateries but no one does this better than Ayam Panyet Ria. Some friends introduced me to this restaurant as soon as we moved here to Singapore and it was love at first bite! I have been going back for more almost once every month. And no, I have not been sponsored or paid for this post. I simply love the food there. So much so that it's almost a torture right now for me to look at these pictures and write about it... I can almost feel the taste in my mouth!
And this is kind of ironic because being a vegetarian, there's actually not much for me. There's just 3 things in the menu that I can order. But hey! these are 3 dishes I could swear by. But if you are a very strict vegetarian I would not recommend this place to you. There's probably some belachan- shrimp paste in almost everything.
At this point let me explain that I have been a vegetarian by choice for almost 20+ years now. I have never craved for any kind of meat or sea food. But since leaving Nepal I hoped that I could bring myself to eat some or at least one non- vegetarian food as it would make my life so much easier. And in all fairness there's so much gastronomic experiences if only I was game! So I played with that idea for a while but I have failed to change my food preferences. As it seems that I am to be committed to my vegetarian life I do not think beyond that now. But at the same time I do leave my options open... like daring myself to eat here where there's a hint of non vegetarianism even in veggie food (vegetarians please stop rolling your eyes).
This restaurant is located in different locations in Singapore. I mostly go to the one in Lucky Plaza in Orchard as I can kill two birds with one stone by having lunch there and then do my shopping before returning home.
'Ayam Penyet Ria' looks pretty basic. Not much in terms of interiors. I drop in just for the awesome food they serve rather than the ambience. All the food there is very moderately priced. When I'm alone I usually suffice with less than 10 SGD for a meal and the bill comes to around 20-25 SGD when I'm dining with a friend. At this cost I guess you can't ask for more. And most importantly, it looks and feels clean and hygienic.
Service is fast, I've hardly waited more than 10 minutes for the food... except when I order the Inoki Mushrooms. That usually takes a little bit longer. But other than that, go in hungry, eat, come out feeling rather satisfied... all within 30 minutes or less. And the best part- you just had a great meal and still have enough in left your pocket for the shopping (wink!!!)
Tahu Tempe
Smashed fried beancurd.
Gado Gado
Vegetable salad served with peanut sauce dressing. I was surprised that this is served moderately warm in contrast to the cold salads I had been used to. Maybe that is why I feel like it could a proper meal in itself if I were not sharing this with anyone else. It's a rather filling mix of boiled Potaoes, egg, moyashi, cucumber, lettuce, cabbage, beans etc in lots of peanut dressing and topped with two different variety of crackers. I was not so impressed the first time that I tried it but it's kind of grown into my system since then. Needless to say I really enjoy eating this now.
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Fried Enoki Mushrooms
Let me tell you that this by far the tastiest Enoki mushroom dish that has gone in my mouth! Again the extra-ordinary flavour of the batter and the consistency and form of the mushroom have worked so well together. I know it's a lot of fried stuff but there's no resisting here and this is the last of my choice of vegetarian food!!!
Bawal Penyat
Smashed Pomfrey served with Tahu Tempe, salad and Rice. This is what my mom-in-law ordered during one of our visit.
Fish Fillet
Ayam Penyet
The smashed fried chicken is the signature dish of this restaurant and I believe it's most popular for this. I cannot say if it is indeed as delicious as people say it is (for all the non veg food on the menu) but looking at the large flow of customers I see every time I go to eat here I think I it's worth a visit if you haven't been there or you're visiting Singapore. I like to squeeze in a meal there when I have visitors from abroad if they prefer this kind of food. After all it is my favourite!!!
