Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Penang - Day 1 - 17.07.2014

Took the 3pm plus Jetstar flight to Penang and we reached Penang before 5.00pm. The customs clearance was smooth and speedy as it was not crowded. (I guessed it's becos it is a Thursday)
 
The moment we came out of the arrival hall, we were "greeted" by our "driver" arranged by Four Points by Sheraton. He took us to buy our pre-paid sim cards. I remember it was on right corner when we walked out from the arrival hall. I think the prepaid card only cost us RM23 and it lasted us the 3 days at Penang.
 
Here we are at the Hotel. The accommodation is my advance birthday gift from Amy. Thank you, Amy!
 
 Our seaview hotel room

 Sea view

 
Four Points by Sheraton
Address : 505, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Tanjung Bungah, 11200
Tel : +60 4-371 8888
 
By the time we checked in, we were hungry and we needed food. But it was too early to have dinner so we decided to visit one of the cafés that we wanted to visit. However, when we came down to the lobby, we realised that there was no taxi at the hotel and it was quite difficult to get taxi at the main road. Left with no choice, we get the transportation from the Hotel. One single trip cost us RM25 to get to Moustache Houze.
 
 

Cappuccino
Ice Cappuccino and Crepe




Tiramisu...This is my 1st time eating...nice!!!

 





 

Moustache Houze

Address: No. 24, Lebuh Campbell, 10100 Penang Georgetown
Telephone: 04-262 2228
 

 Immediately after Moustache Houze, we went to The Safe Room, which is a few shops away from Moustache Houze. As we were still very full, hence, we could only share the coconut ice-cream. Lucky we did not order one each.
 
The environment is cozy and the interior is uniquely designed. They even have a game station for customers to play games while waiting for their orders to be served. Nice!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

 




 Yummy coconut nitrogen ice-cream...
 
The Safe Room
Address: 42, Campbell Street, 10100, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 12pm to 11pm. Opens Daily. 
Contact Number: 6016- 521 2860
The Safe Room Facebook Page

But by the time, we left the place, the sky was dark and there was no taxi around for us to flag. The street was not brightly lit...stress...you know la...we 娘家婦女...

Managed to flag a cab after some time waiting at the road side, and it cost us RM20.00 to go Gurney Paragon. And it took us RM25.00 to go back to our Hotel. Transportation in Penang is not cheap de lor.

Hence, we decided to booked Martin for our Penang Tour the next day. He charged us RM45 per hour, we need to book him for minimum 4 hours. hmmm...must make full use him lor...hahaha...





Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Food Miniature Workshop @ Tinkle Art and Craft

It has been a long time since I played with clay. After the four weekends at the Makers' Block looking at the nice clay food miniatures, my hands started to itch.

Tinkle Art and Crafts has lined up lots of new workshops for us and they are all scheduled during the weekends for us to de-stress after a hectic week of work. For more details on the upcoming classes, visit their facebook at Tinkleartncrafts.


Tinkle Art and Crafts
(The online store for clay crafts and miniature dollhouse supplies) 

Address : No.167, Jalan Bukit Merah, Tower 4, #05-12, Singapore 150167

Don't know how to go there, use this apps gothere.sg.
Just input the location "from" and "to"...and the apps will give u a very detailed information.


Happy using!!!

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Taobao-ing

Finally, I used Taobao as my online shopping tool...thanks to this wonderful Taobao Guide. The blog she wrote on how to use Taobao was very detailed and comprehensive, she even helped to answer some queries for readers who faced problems using Taobao. With her "guidance", I decided to give Taobao a try.
 
No regrets!!! I am impressed by the speedy delivery and the updated status of the items. Regret never start earlier...heehee.

Yippee...I received my parcel yesterday...
I even receive a sms telling me that they will be delivering the item...great service!
Parcel from 2 different sellers but combined shipment to save on shipping cost.
 
My little model



Back view
 
Can't wait to use them for my "birthday party"...heehee
 
Meanwhile, let's go Taobao-ing for more stuff!!!
 

Thursday, 3 July 2014

Tinkle Art's booth @ Maker's Block

So happy to be given the opportunity to help Charlene at her booth at the Makers' Block Exhibition @ Suntec Tower 5.

I got to know Charlene when I attended her mini clay nonya kueh and mini clay steamboat class some time back. I really enjoyed the lessons.

Got to know Eric, the "mini" chef who conduct classes at Tinkle Art and Crafts during the exhibition. He is very friendly and fun person. He shared a lot of tips on the mini cruisine he made. Hmmm...will registered for his mini clay popiah classes in July. 

The mini chef, Eric Siow and Tinkle Art & Craft's Boss, Charlene
Mini Vegetable Rice Stall

Can you spot my favourite maggie mee..yum yum
Chinese cruisine
Mini Barbecue Pork (sweet/honey glazed)叉燒 Char Siew, Roasted Duck 燒鴨, Roasted Pork 燒肉 Rice

Mini Chicken Rice
Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup
 Lotus soup
Chinese ginger wine chicken 姜酒雞 (Confinement food)
 
The above food are all made from clay...amazing right!!!
 
I really enjoyed myself standing at the booth, listening to people praising the work done by Eric and Charlene.
 
Come and join them for mini classes at the workshop on 05 and 06 July 14 at Suntec City Tower 5, Level 2, near to the Cocoa Trees.