Here are snippets from what's been happening from June to July for yours truly, in no particular order as usual:)
Best hair tie colour combination from H&M
Made strawberry scroll buns and they were delicious after coming out from the oven. Eventually became tougher as the days go by although homemade strawberry jam tasted 10x better than store bought versions.
Usual readings with a cup of tea
Craving for something sinful and indulged in this double coated strawberry magnum ice cream. So good and bad at the same time.
The sister wanted to trial a few sweet treats. Verdict? Raspberry cheesecake kit kat was ok, strawberry wafers were decent and Arnott's lemon crips were the bomb as usual.
Half priced Dove body wash - a different flavour each day.
Homebrand apple pie was err.... a bit flimsy and lacked body, in my opinion, although a cheap option if you are not looking at getting overly attached to any desserts but still need your weekly/ monthly sugar fix.
How would Uniqlo's ultra warm heat tech fare I wonder. A few more weeks before winter ends to try them out!
Bought this purely for its nice maroon shade and that it was on offer. Bonus points for extra fine merino wool quality too.
Baker's delight coffee and date loaf was surprisingly good. I like a bit of coffee scent to wake me up in the morning and this does the trick for me.
My second pair of Asics (first pair was too worn out and had long been discarded). Was initially a little hesitant as it was not on special but after running in them, I daresay their gel cushions reign supreme compared to other brands.
Homemade caramel slice - one of the best ones I have tasted although was a little runnier than what I liked it to be. Was buzzing on a sugar high after I finished one piece.
The start of my lunch box series for those wanting to eat healthier and reduce overspending on meals. Recipes can be found by clicking on the recipe tab on the right side of this page.
Sweet and sour pork balls and braised fish with tofu and vegetables. Loaded with vegetables.
Korean spicy chicken with crushed nuts and braised daikon with minced pork and shittake mushrooms.
Another grateful customer bought me a box of chocolates as a token of gratitude for helping her to certify her documents.
Kung pao chicken and orange chicken.
Oyakodon using leftover chicken and vegetables.
Another massive junk food haul. Maryland chocolate chip cookies were a little too dry and hard for my liking. Green's version fared a little better but by a small margin and had brownie points for a tantalizing orange aroma. Wagon wheels still take the cake home in my books as it's not overly sweet and was balanced in terms of strawberry jam, marshmallow and chocolate. Cadbury's mini rolls were surprisingly good and difficult to stop at just one bite.
WL's mum's homemade curry puffs were one of the better ones I have had and also the healthiest ones.
Apricot and date loaf from Baker's delight. I love how Baker's delight are always generous with their fruit portions although I did find the apricot bits a little sour.
Called in sick on my last week of work and made a banana cake with oat crumble as compensation.
Lost my favourite gym bottle at the gym and sadly, those plastic bottles crushed easily as I tend to chuck them in my bag. Bought a water bottle from Starbucks as not only was it much cheaper compared to other places but also had a pleasing pattern of Melbourne, a gentle reminder that I have finally settled myself well in this city:)
Wagon wheels are the best.
Post gym, covered in sweat and blood.
Pancake parlour's apple pie pancake was yummy, especially when it's been coated with a delectable butterscotch sauce.
Made the best pistachio and almond loaf cake and did not take any proper pictures with it using my camera. Will have to remake this again as it is truly delicious.
