Vegetarian Yu Sheng at Sufood

My cousin gave me a birthday treat me at a vegetarian restaurant Sufood. We enjoyed the sumptuous vegetarian Blossom Yu Sheng which is only available during the Chinese New Year till 24 February. We also tried their new dishes like Cheesy lemon zest linguine with balsamic vinegar and Mexican veggie burrito and loved it. I think I be back for the linguine and yu sheng again. 

Thank you for the dinner treat 表姐。

Where: Sufood at Raffles City Shopping Mall

Nearest MRT: Cityhall MRT

Blossom Yu Sheng

Cheesy lemon zest linguine with balsamic vinegar

Mexican veggie burrito

Butterfly pea flower cooler. Very interesting drink.

Cream of black truffle soup

Double boiled cordyceps

Rosy white fungus with peach gum

Lava chocolate cake with ice cream

Impressive Majestic Dragons at Marina Bay Sands

I'm very impressed with the majestic dragon sculptures at Marina Bay Sand.Really impressive dragons that inspired awe and amazement. Well done Marina Bay Sand! 

Dragon is a symbol of power and luck. You can find dragon sculptures in imperial architecture to ward off negative energies.

Family Gathering at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Buffet

My generous maternal 4th aunt treated about 28 family members to a sumptuous buffet lunch at Mandarin Oriental hotel, Embu restaurant today. Finally met many of my relatives after the covid. I value this rare family gathering during this annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebration to meet up with my relatives. Before covid, we would go home visits to our relatives' home for reunion once a year during the CNY celebration. There are new members in our family and it is good to let them know their relatives.

I felt comforted to see many of my relatives and cousins doing well in life. I'm sure my late maternal grandparents must be glad that their descendants are happy and well.  This year my aunties and uncle are more understanding. They didn't ask when I'm getting married and gave me red packets as well-wishes😊.   As shared in my earlier posts, I just keep the red packets my relatives gave and rarely use the money. 

Felt so full after the meal. There are a wide varieties of food like Western, Chinese, Japanese and Indian food. I had mostly cooked seafood, cheese, laksa and cute dessert. Thank you for the generous treat today. 

We enjoyed Mandarin Oriental hotel Embu signature laksa. 

I didn't try most of the carbohydrates like Eight Treasure Rice and Fried noodles.

A wide varieties of Indian dishes

I tried many dessert!

Ushering the Auspicious Dragon Chinese New Year 2024

Finally the auspicious Dragon Chinese Lunar New year has arrived! I'm elated and look forward to the Chinese New Year celebration with my relatives. 

Today is a really productive and fulfilling day. After work, I went to Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo street to pray. After praying, I walked to the city area to recycle plastic bottles and had lunch. 

I did the final spring cleaning, laundry and final decoration at home. Cleaning the shelves is quite therapeutic, cleaning away the past and dust, and welcoming the new energy. In the evening, I had a sumptuous reunion at home with my family. 

The Dragon in Chinese culture is an emblem of power, good fortune and strength and it is usually a popular year to have babies. To all my relatives, friends and faithful kind readers, may you enjoy a prosperous and healthy Chinese New Year! 

Wood Dragon at Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome

Having reunion dinner at home. 

I like the fried crispy prawns prepared by my mum.

Prayed at Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo street today