Today we're trying out a pancake mix from Don Don Donki.
It contains 4 bags of flour mixes!

1. Add the liquid to the egg and mix.

2. Mix in the flour gently.

3.Pre-heat your pan to medium.

3. Each mixture makes about 3-4 big/thick pancakes.
Pour 1/3 of the mixture into pan and turn the heat down to low.

4. Add a tbsp of water at the sides and cover with lid for a fluffier and more moist pancake!

My first pancake came out a little burnt because I was too chicken to flip it in time. Oops.

I had no blueberries nor strawberries at home so we'll make do with a nice little tangerine!

The outer layer is crispy but the interior was soft! I'm really surprised by how fluffy it was. It's a little like a cupcake. Love that.

Much better than the usual pancakes I make - those tend to be flat even though I add baking powder.

Let's go for a second round. This time I tried to stack the pancakes like how souffle pancakes are made.

They ended up rather ugly HAHA. 

Nevertheless they still tasted fine! I added honey to them. You can also add maple syrup, whipped cream, nutella, ice cream or basically anything you like!

Would I recommend this pancake mix?

✖ Price is ~$7.90 ($6.50 from NTUC) Plain flour is about ~$2.20. 
✔ Saves you time and effort - you don't have to measure and make your own flour mixture

✔ Good for a light breakfast for two (or one if you don't want to share)

Love,

Skye

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Hey guys! What's sizzling?

I went to check out another Yakiniku chain. Last time, we went to Yakiniku Like, but this time we tried out Yakiniku-GO!

Don't be fooled if you see no physical queue. Nowadays many restaurants employ the ticket queue so keep your eyes peeled and grab your number!

This Parkway Parade outlet is way more spacious than the PLQ Yakiniku Like outlet. In other words, dining here is much more comfortable!

Sis: *Shrugs*

Our sets came within minutes.

Here's the Double Karubi Set (200g, $21.80) which consists of Beef Short Plate and Beef Boneless Rib. Shout out to the yummy Short Plate, what with the melt in your mouth texture. 

The other set, Yakiniku-GO set (200g, $21.80) which includes a ribeye steak, beef tongue and beef short plate.

The beef steak was surprisingly good!

We also enjoyed the yuzu dipping sauce! Felt like it had a hint of garlic and black pepper too. The other sauces were alright, nothing particularly special.

Kimchi was also good with beef though it seemed out of place in a Japanese grilled meat restaurant. I wonder if they offer kimchi in Japan???

Here's a fun way to enjoy your beef~

Make a beef 'sushi'

1. Set up your beef like how you would make a sushi roll.

2. The chopsticks method.
Just grab and go!

Enjoy!!

There are also side dishes like edamame, chawanmushi and veggie platter (mushroom, corn, sweet potato). Lettuce costs $3.80 while butter costs an extra $0.50.

Okay, I think I need to make a comparison chart between the two restaurants since I keep comparing them in this post anyway. (This could have been a good YouTube video eh?!)

SHOWDOWN!!!

The cheapest sets for both restaurants are priced at $9.80 (Karubi 100g). However, Yakiniku Like's price is nett while Yakiniku Go will charge you GST and Service Charge. 

Both restaurants offer Wagyu, steaks and et. Yakiniku Like offers pork jowl while Yakiniku Go offers seafood like scallops, squid, prawn and salmon. 

Yakiniku Like offers beer while Yakiniku Go only serves stuff like green tea and fizzy drinks.

Both offer a range of dipping sauces, but my preference so far is Yakiniku Go's yuzu garlic sauce. 

Special promotional dishes from both include Cheese fondue from Yakiniku Like and Spicy Miso Nanban set from Yakiniku Go.

A quick look at some online forums in Singapore suggest that people prefer the value for money Yakiniku Like over Go. Some also prefer Yakiniku Like's quality of meat. Yakiniku Like has been around for a longer time though, so maybe that could also be a deciding factor. 

For me, I hate queueing so maybe a bigger outlet with more seating like Yakiniku Go will be preferable because I have a higher chance of being seated faster 😂 A hangry girl is a dangerous girl.

Which do I prefer?

Currently I enjoy Yakiniku Go's beef steak, but it is the most worth it when you get it in a set ($21.80 for 200g) VS ala carte $14.80 for 120g. The steak however includes beef tongue which I don't want to eat...

If I have time to kill (and queue), I'll go for Yakiniku Like! However, if I prefer a more comfortable and spacious environment, Yakiniku Go is a decent choice too. Also, because Yakiniku Go has a member program where I already have 3 stamps and am eligible to redeem a free dish, I think my next visit will still be to Yakiniku Go. 

What about you? What do you like or dislike about these two restaurants? Leave a comment below~

So... can GO or not? Yes! 

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Things to note:
🍖 You only have 50 minutes to eat
🍖 Be early to beat the queue
🍖 Sign up for the member program and collect stamps for free dishes and/or discounts!

Hey guys! I came across some film entries from Point and Shoot 2022, a competition held by nuSTUDIOS Film Productions.

This year, the theme is 'Shadow', and over 250 student film makers have submitted entries. The competition, in its 5th year, have students undertake this 55h film challenge where they must plan, shoot, edit and submit their film upon the release of the theme. How exciting!

The actual award ceremony will be held on Sunday, 27 March 2022, but here are my favourites~!

There were a few films that centred around the quintessential Singapore bus stop. Perhaps it is the second hot favourite element for SG films after HDB flats? However, not to worry, because each film has its distinct flavour.

SHADES OF US by Hot Air Balloon Production
This film used poetry and sound to its advantage. Beautiful shots as well!

The Last Ride by FISHFLOPS
I did not expect this ending :'(

I wasn't drawn to the movie at first. Glad I gave it a chance though. Here's the trailer!

criticism from... a white man

By rooting Turning Red very specifically in the Asian community of Toronto, the film legitimately feels like it was made for Domee Shi's friends and immediate family members. Which is fine — but also, a tad limiting in its scope. Some Pixar films are made for universal audiences. Turning Red is not. The target audience for this one feels very specific and very narrow. If you are in it, this might work very well for you. I am not in it. This was exhausting. -Sean O 'Connell (Cinema Blend)

Come on, this furry red panda is just too cute.

Heya! I have a book recommendation for you guys today!

I found this one via NLB Libby :)

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

Genre: Dark sci-fi (themes explored: death, violence, cruelty, discrimination, slavery, abuse)

What's it about:

In a post-apocalyptic world, humans live in 'comms' and struggle to survive in world that experiences catastrophic climate cha
nge. Humans with special abilities allowing them to manipulate energy and matter are called Orogenes. They are feared, vehemently hated, mercilessly killed. Many of them therefore keep their abilities under wraps. Young orogene children who do not know better or  somehow reveal themselves (usually under duress) are immediately killed, or recruited into the Fulcrum, where they are trained to become weapons. Which is a better fate?

Thoughts:

A rocky start

The story is told by different perspectives and may be a little confusing at first. And to be honest, the first few chapters were slow to appeal. I thought to myself, "Is this a book that belongs to my Did-Not-Finish shelf?" Furthermore, I found the book extremely dark. The images were frightening, and the violence and cruelty felt so unnecessary! I was really uncertain about this book and wanted to abandon it especially after I saw some book vlogger exclaiming that 'After the first 100 pages, I just could not bring myself to care. Life is short. I'll read something else. ' (This is about a different book he read.)

Nevertheless I managed to power through. The pay off came only towards the end of the book, but wow, what a rewarding tie up! The writer really caught me off guard. And look where we are! I'm actually reading the second book in the series now. 

A refreshing premise

The manipulation of energy / rock is also a fascinating premise. Many authors focus on popular elements like fire and water, so the immersive geo-based world was such a treat. Geology is actually everywhere but mostly ignored by the layman D: I once read a non-fiction piece where someone spent a day with a serious geologist. They traipsed about in New York and the expert pointed out many rocks and structures that had a lot of history.  I can't remember the exact rock they discussed, but I did a quick Wiki search and found this:

Imagine that! Rocks being frozen in glaciers - and now in Central park! Haha. 

Three body who?

I feel like I tend to compare almost every sci-fi book I read nowadays to the Three Body Problem. Perhaps it has left the greatest impression on me! 

Anyway, this is definitely NOT like the Three Body Problem at all. It is much more savage and dark. There are still 'science-y' parts but the world is decidedly less urban. This is a world where people travel by horses or on foot, have apprentices, hunt and farm. 

Some things are better left unsaid

The author loves the kind of writing that is a little open ended. The reader has to deduce and do a little thinking. There were so many times the word 'oh' was used. I suppose it's because she has so much to discover and realise. 

The node maintainer is seated in it, anyway, so it must be -
"Oh. Oh."
Oh, bloody, burning Earth. (Pg 207)

Nowadays we have just two rice balls each. A step towards a healthier lifestyle? Haha.

I still snack, of course. However, instead of eating the whole packet, I eat just 1 or 2 of the snack. (Or maybe just a handful.) ~Improvement~

My sister bought these:

I've also been subscribing to so many vlogs. 

Here's my new find! Darling Desi has a strong Victorian vlog aesthetic. Think fancy tea cups, old-fashioned night dresses, beautiful wood furniture, paintings in gold frames. She even writes with a QUILL. The landscapes she shares are also breathtaking. 

I'M SORRY! GOMENASAI!

It's Monday today and I forgot to blog yesterday...

D:

I am thinking of blogging less to accommodate one of my other projects.

My main concern is my own energy level and amount of time I can dedicate to these new systems I want to build. 

Other than that, I thought about how people say we should specialise in something and focus on one skill - but hey, life is really difficult if you ONLY focus on one thing. I don't want to chase perfection, I want to chase expression.

Soooo 

I have decided to rely on coffee to make me extra productive. 🤣🤣🤣☕

I hope this will let me lead the full life I want to lead. To me, we only have one life (lol YOLO) and I want to make the best of it! I may not be successful in the strictest sense but at least I will create the best me and the best environment where I get to lead my ideal life! 

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I finally started watching Street Dance Girls Fighter, the youth version of the wildly popular Korean TV dance survival program, Street Woman Fighter! I watch these episodes for free on Viu. 

Wow, never underestimate the power of teen energy. The exuberance is through the roof! I felt really moved and uplifted by the energy and fervour of these youth who have a strong passion for dance. It's such a great format really, to have the women dancers mentor the aspiring youth. They really helped paved the way and continue to do so. 

A (bad quality) screenshot that shows the insane energy in the studio!!!

Especially moving was the group Floor who specialised in lesser known genres like afro and dancehall. I can't imagine how inspiring it would be to see a crew that dance these styles and make it to the finals. it must have been super encouraging! I suppose this is what they mean by 'representation is important'. Role models really do inspire the next generation. 

There was a lot of screaming for their idols and tears after their performances. The pressure is high after all, with so many top girl crews from all over Korea participating in this cut-throat survival program. I really love their bravery and energy - I can't stress this enough because I feel like this fire is lacking from my own everyday life, and my circles. All of us have become subsumed into adult working life and the few who dare do different are always 'brave' to take a risk. It's sad but it's also practical - we gotta grind to pay the bills! 

In this show, all the girls are so brave, hardworking and dedicated. You can't fake this level of dancing without practicing for a long time! The girls also have crazy off the charts charisma and confidence. You wish you had that kinda confidence at their age! Amazing. 

I love the fire!!! It really inspires me to do better. 

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Recently I also got to play basketball! I'm thrilled! I certainly missed it and getting to play it really brought on a huge wave of nostalgia. I hope to continue to enjoy these hobbies that bring me joy! I must defy all the negative, boring aspects that usually come with being an adult!!!!! 

Yeah. So today's post is more about a personal update! Talk to you guys soon!

Love,

Skye