Blogger these days

So I realize as years comes by, more and more company are starting up as a blogging company. Back when I started blogging, the only company was Nuffnang and bloggers from Nuffnang are really the kind of influential and really popular ones. These bloggers could really write.

I started blogging in 2007 when I was using another domain. Do not try to find it. I find those posts really childish. HAHA

I then switch to another domain in 2009 I think and then to this, which is the final one.

From blogging about my own personal life to entering the real world of blogging. But I'm pretty sure people started reading because of my style of writing and also maybe just curios of what I do and stuff.

But these days, bloggers are use for mostly popularity or advertising. If you realize that, some blogs are filled with nothing personal but adverts and sponsored post!

I mean I do have some, but not like all right? I do have some personal ones. Well well, blogging have really become a competitive career instead of a love for writing and sharing things online.

That's about it. #JustSaying and not pointing to any specific blogger or blogging company :)

JUNHAO_P     ^^V

Loving my new hair

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So if you guys remember, I went back to Kota Tinggi, Malaysia. So I went to had my hair trimmed and did a different color to it! Finally dying my hair after 3 months of internship where I had to keep it black!

So I headed over to Reo Salon located at Kota Jaya in Kota Tinggi itself! This salon have been open for about close to a year now. 

Choosing what color to dye!

And here's the outcome! PHOTOS TIME ^-^

I did a brown with slight ash green! Not too obvious in the photos but I'm really pleased with the results! Gonna have my hair trim real soon! 

Address: No 39, Jalan Pedada, Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi

Contact: +6 016-770 4140

Opening Hours: 10:30am to 7:30pm

Anyway, it's good to ring up before heading over! It's always good to have an appointment, which means no time is wasted :)

Meanwhile, stay awesome :)

JUNHAO_P    ^^V

Yummy Noodle Stall

Food Review

So I went over to Maxwell the other day and tried out this noodle stall. Really good because they handmade their own noodles. 

The noodles are made from Japanese flour and vegetables! Isn't it healthy? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE PRICE IS SO AFFORDABLE! 

The charsiew wanton noodle!

Taste really different from the typical noodle you find in any other stall! You really have to try it out yourself! #WorthATry (Y)

Beef Brisket Noodle! 

My favorite! Usually you won't find so much beef on it but this comes with lot of meet and the noodle is really fantastic! #GreenNoodle 

Charsiew with tomato noodle! You can really taste the tomato from the noodle and it's like wow! The noodles are really very 'Q' and it's not like the typical noodle where it would stick together or what! Super good! (Y)

Lastly, the lean meat tomato noodle! My favorite too! The lean meat we have outside is usually very dry and hard but this was not! It was soft and tender and it just makes you want to eat more! Those outside ones do not marinate the meat too but they do marinate the meat and it's just so yummy! 

So what are you waiting for? Head down now!

Address: Maxwell Market @ Store 29

Open from 11am to 9pm

Close on weekends 

I am

#JunHaoConfession! I'm such a lazy blogger!
Will update this evening ^-^

Kota Tinggi

Head to Malaysia! Just so you know, I'm actually half a Malaysian. HAHA! My maternal sides are all in Kota Tinggi!

Head to Jusco for a walk with my two cousins. They totally ignore me when I wanted to take photo! *shy cousins*

Bought a bag! Like a finally! Rather cheap. 99.90RM, less than $40! So happy with it. Shall post photos of me with ut soon. Gonna dye and cut hair tmr. Finally adding so colors to my hair. Meanwhile, cheers and Happy Fathers' Day!

Time pass

Time really flies. Haven't been updating for a month or so. Was really busy with my internship and now the start of my Major project. This also mean that I'm graduating soon. 8 more months to go.

Head back to sch today for the Major Project meeting. And also to see my fav girl in her graduation gown. I'm proud of you sister! Time flies. When I first knew you, we were only 10! Now? 20 already. All the best for your future and happy graduation!

And then, head to town and craving satisfied. Tiong Bahru Bakery. Super awesome breads. Mean time. Stay close. Posting up new things real soon

Fern & Kiwi Bar and Eatery

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I believe that many of you had walked passed Clark Quay taxi stand and happen to saw Fern & Kiwi Bar And Eatery. But how many of you had check it out?

#FunFact 

Do you know that Fern & Kiwi serves New Zealand food?
Well, their food are really fresh, promising you the best quality you can imagine. 

And KIAORA means HELLO in native Zealand language! I really love how they add in small details to make me feel like I'm very close to NZ.

Now, time to tour around. I really love how they use a spiral stairs to lead me up to the level 2 where it's really cozy to dine in and the interior design is really fantastic.

Really nice right? I mean, the lights and the design of the walls really beautify the place and make it so cozy that you might thought that you are dining at NZ's home!


Alright. Time for some food! Are you ready?

Wellingtonian (Tomato Pizza)
Slow roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella with parmesan and basil gremolata

The favorite dish by the bar. The thin crust and the mixture of the cheese and tomato just makes want to cleared the whole pizza within minutes! Can you picture it in your mind and feel it?

Sea salt & pepper squid

Lemon, sweet soy, coriander and chili dressing

Salt and pepper is one of the best way to cook really fresh food. However, with the mixture of the lemon, sweet soy, coriander and chili dressing, it became something I had never tried before! And the squid was so perfectly cooked. And you don't feel the oil when you eat it. Good job!

Pan Seared Scallops

Served with grilled asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise sauce with mushroom soil and shaved parmesan. Dipping the fresh scallop into the peached egg and then eat it with the mushroom soil. One word - Wonders!

12 hours Braised Lamb Shank

One way to know if it's well done is to use a fork to slide the meat off the bone. Well, it came off nicely. The taste was good. It was juicy and not too salty. The mixture of mesh potatoes was good. Something unique!

Pork Spare Ribs

If you didn't order this, I guess you haven't really tried. The juice from the ribs along with the special sauce was just too "WOW". The meat just melted off the ribs so easily in a medley of fats, tender fibers of pork and juice. If you ever had a hankering for pork ribs, you know where to go. It's really good. Highly recommended!

 The ribs come in 4, 6 and 12.

New Zealand King Salmon Fillet

It was served on a bed of green lipped mussels and sumac risotto with dill creme fraiche and vie tomato confit. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of cooked Salmon. However, this was different. It was not fully cooked and you can still taste the freshness of the King salmon. Totally worth a shot! 

And now, it's dessert time!

Hot Chocolate Pudding

Different! I thought it would be like the usual molten chocolate we usual find in the cafes, But this was really different! Try it to know the wonders behind it!

Kiwi Eton Pavlova 

Crushed pavlova and raspberry snow with passion fruit, kiwi, chantilly cream and doris plum ice-cream. Ever try such a different dessert? I bet the answer is no! GIVE IT A SHOT! 

The plum ice-cream was very tasty and refreshing, totally redolent of the exotic richness of plum. Mixture of different fruits and the chantilly cream with the crushed pavlova. Thumbs up!

So if you are thinking of a great place for a authentic NewZealand meal, do consider Fern & Kiwi Bar and Eatery. It is also a good place for gathering and feeling comfortable and chilling. 

Ratings

Environment : 4/5

Food              : 4.5/5

How to get there?

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Fern & Kiwi Bar & Eatery

3E River Valley Road, #01-02/03 The Cannery, (opposite TCC at Taxi Stand)

Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024

Tel: +65 6336 2271