Pergi mana? (*Where shall we go?)

What can one do in Singapore on a weekend? Unlike countries like Norway, United States of America, Canada and Australia which are big and there are plenty of little getaways that one can embark on during the weekend, Singapore is small and invariably, our lives revolve around food, food and more food.

Here are some suggestions for a lazy saturday....

BREAKFAST

Put your baking skills to good use! Scones are easy to make and they are ready to be eaten piping hot from the oven before you can blink your eye. Scones are best eaten warm with fresh cream and jam. If you do not have fresh cream and jam at home, butter / margarine and peanut butter are good alternatives.

How about trying your hand at apricot and oat muffins? They are healthy and they complement a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea. The baking time is only 25 minutes.

LUNCH

As weekends tend to be gastronomical experiences, go for a light lunch (because there will be tea-time coming up later on in the day). In a small cooking pot, cook some udon noodles with ingredients for your family. It does not have to be a complicated lunch. I would recommend that you add some gyoza, baby butthead lettuce and kamaboko fish cake, all of which are available at the supermarket. This dish keeps everyone's tummies full and happy.... for a few hours till tea-time.

TEA-TIME

Give the family a treat for tea. Take the family out for local goodies such as mee rebus and lontong. I would recommend Glory Catering at East Coast Road.

EVENING

Spend some time with the Lord. Attend a miracle and healing church service at Lighthouse Evangelism at Tampines Street 82. Jesus is with us and the Lord wants to give us blessings beyond our imagination. Thank You, Abba Father. You know what we need and what we want. Your supply far exceeds our needs and wants.

DINNER

Put aside your healthy eating for the week and be a little wicked. Bring the family for a fast food dinner! Nowadays, you can find 24-hour fast food establishments in Singapore. Who knows? You may also "get lucky" and catch sight of a famous ex-local footballer whose children (who are adorable and very well-mannered) politely request if you could "swop tables" with them so that their extended family could sit together.

Before I end this post, happy birthday, Xiao Bai! Enjoy your life in the United States of America and I hope to see you again the next time that you are back in Singapore for a vacation.