Seow Wei and Yi Ying around London

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Empty morning streets

I went out with Seow Wei and Yi Ying today, and we had a friendly photoshoot. Look out for the next posts to see them! :)

Also, I finally baked pork chops for dinner, served with mashed sweet potato. Super yums - if you don't believe me, ask Eunice!

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We didn't have roasts for dinner today

Smoked salmon with usuyaki tamago (Japanese thin omelette) and herb butter and garlic rice

I had a long afternoon nap and I overslept past our usual dinner time (because Phanit kept me awake till 5 a.m. last night), so I decided that we didn't have enough time to use the oven. Instead, I made Eunice and myself a fusion dinner, using the smoked salmon I bought from Tesco on my way back to her place this morning. The omelette was surprisingly a success! I added honey in the egg mix so it tasted similar to the sweet egg wraps you get at Japanese restaurants.

I also started packing since it's just a few days away to the end of my vacation, and I managed to sort out my boxing day fashion finds:

Stuff for myself and presents for friends

Anyway, tomorrow's a photoshoot day out with some Seow Wei and Yi Ying, need to rest now or I'll be late! x

Roast pork with stuffings

Dinner Day 2

I am now back at Eunice's place, and I'm going to try roasting some dinner for both of us tonight! x

Phanit can cook

I've been away at a friend's place for sleepover and a good catch up, and I was treated with the finest of meals.

Dennis and Phanit preparing dinner

Stuffings for our chicken

I helped out with salting and stuffing the chicken! 

In the oven the fat bird goes

Voila! Slightly burnt skin, but bam! Super juicy inside

Dinner Day 1

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My third umbrella here broke today

My friends and I decided to do boxing day shopping together, so we gathered at Seow Wei's place the night before and played card games while we ate pre-cooked tikka masala meals for dinner. Bong and Daniel rented bicycles, but we girls got there on foot. Although it wasn't really a long walk, the weather was not very pleasant.

Boats still busy and running on christmas

but the streets were quiet

Reason for the day out

Some tube stations closed on boxing day

Found him while at Oxford Street - he's got some sick skills!

Thinking about it, it has been some time since I last played music.

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My Old Dutch

When you have friends studying at the LSE, you know that you are bound to have at least a meal together at My Old Dutch when you visit them. Since the day I saw Seow Wei's photos of the pancakes, I've always wanted to try them out - and so she brought me there yesterday.

Eunice and Daniel shared the savoury smoked salmon pancake

Yi Ying had the traditional poffertjes

while I had the berry fruit compote waffles

I'm definitely going there again for a second round, perhaps on another Monday when all pancakes are served at only £5. 

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Borough Market: Round 1

Everything smelled and looked so good! I love this place so much that I decided that I would come here every time I visit London. I had a 4-course meal at the price of one if I had it at a restaurant.

For starters, I had fresh oysters. It was £5.50 for 2 medium rocks and 2 medium natives.

Super fresh and juicy!

For my main course, I had the best duck sandwich for only £5.

I love this! It's a must-try!

Dessert was chocolate éclair for £2.50. 

To finish off, I had a small cup of mulled cider for £2.50.

Perfect for a cold day

Tadaa! In total, that's £15.50 for a complete, satisfying meal.

I also bought a set of handmade chutney from the market for my uncle, I hope he likes them. :)

p.s. Merry christmas everyone! xxx