Lei Garden & BMW Shoot

As you know, I'm big on family...big on food..big on family gatherings surrounding food...list going on and on :) Life is good...I'm blessed. Ok, before I stray some more.... One afternoon I rushed over to meet up with my cute parents and sister for some good ol' Lei Gardens lunch, I had a fun BMW shoot! :)

Moi... :) I miss driving.

...Let the dim sum food porn begin, shall we?

Hot, crusty, flaky, milky egg tarts came first.... :) I'm hungry right now.

Steamed Cabbage, healthy tasting ;)

Rice Noodles (I don't actually know what they're called)

Fish/Shrimp Siu Mai

"Cheung Fen"

CHICKEN FEET.. :D I really like this, Chewy, chrunchy...XO saunce-y ;) YUMMY

Chinese Soup...very soothing

Soup-> Insides ;) Pork, veggies

Meatballs

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST.....my favorite dim sum dish of all times...LOR BOR GAU! I can on and on about this radish cake dish. No, seriously, ask anyone.  I like it steamed, fried, in my soups, as a garnish. It just makes me think of my abu's home cooked meals. Who by the way is the BEST cook, ever.

Well, fine..LAST but also not the least...These cuties. <3

Lei Garden 2506 3828
Shop 1003, 10/F 
Times Square, Causeway Bay

<3 Always, Jess

Photo Shoot w/ Paul Gor

I needed some new photos for my blog! So when my jie's friend, Paul came into town...well that's exactly what we did! :) Photo shoot time!!

Why, hello there

 Natural light :)

Chicken Wings...Always good :)

EAT

I loveeeeeeee you, jie. Well, you know that one already :)

Thank you Paul!

Paul is an awesome photographer. Thank you. He's based in Singapore now..but please check out his website!!! We shot everything in under two hours AND we had the time to go grab afternoon tea at Greyhound Cafe. Win :)

Have a great week!

Greyhound Cafe
Shop 1082, Podium Level
IFC, Central

<3 Always, Jess

Palace IFC

I miss my old house mate. I've been spoiled before...I'm used to seeing her from morning to night...but ever since moving out...I don't get to see her as often as I'd like. However, every time I do get the opportunity to see her. I know we'll have a blast. And, fortunately for me, and her (you know you love me) ;) I still get to see her plenty...(see you after my casting today ;) Yu Jie!!) Love you.

One sunny afternoon, we ventured over to IFC for afternoon tea; over a hearty meal full of laughter, chatter, and well, an awesome catch up session!

I don't know how you got this shot, but PURE JOY! ;) Mexican Tomato Soup...mmm mmm good

My lovely date... :)

well, her chocolate cake.... :) looks can be very deceiving. DRY and bland.

My beautiful date.. Yu Jie w/ her iced cappuccino and cake

Cold bread :/ No me gusta

Golden Crispy Skinny French Fries :D No complaints from the 2 of us!!!

Iced Latte for moi!

Hidden behind the cinema area in IFC, Palace IFC is a lovely, cozy, intimate place with great food...maybe just skip the chocolate cake when you stop on by :) good food but even better company.

Hope you have an awesome day! Gym time, casting...and Auntie, Yu Jie bonding day! Couldn't ask for a better day! :) Any cravings for afternoon tea? ;)

 Palace IFC

Shop 1058-1059, 1/F, IFC Mall, 
1 Harbour View Street, Central

<3 Always, Jess

Sheung Wan Cooked Food Centre

Hey there!! Busy today..but first....fooooood!

Jie's Pork Chop w/ Noodles!

My- Thai Pork Belly w/ Rice..sweet and tender! :)

Sis and I ventured over to the Sheung Wan Cooked Food Market (when you first walk in, there's stalls of different cusines...Indian, Thai, Chinese, Cantonese, even...Italian. ABC Kitchen, I will return for you) the other day for lunch!! Want to try the other stalls!

Indian-Garlic Naan for me!! Hot and heavy on the garlic. Just the way I like it! ( I didn't have much of my rice...I'm a bread person)

Great for a fast, east, cheap meal! I'll be back! But, be warned. During peak lunch/dinner hours...steer clear!! :)

Enjoy your day!!

Sheung Wan Cooked Food Centre
Shop CF4, Food Market,
1 Queen Street, Sheung Wan

<3Always, Jess

Joy & Joy

Good Morning! :) Will be having a very long and busy today! Just the way I like it :)

Happy Friday!!

Dim Sum 飲茶 lunches are one of my favorite family gatherings. My mom and dad actually dropped by for a few days earlier last week! (Trying out a new layout! )

喜双逢 Joy & Joy

Shop 211, 2/F, Melbourne Plaza
33 Queen’s Road Central  2810 5366

Crispy skin Pork :) I'm sure that's not the actual name.

Rice Noodle Rolls w/ Sesame & Peanut Sauce...(腸粉)

BBQ Pork...MMMM(叉燒)

Poached Vegetables

Shrimp Dumplings/ Har Gao... (蝦餃)

Phoenix Claws/Chicken Feet <3 ...(鳳爪)

Crispy Fried Noodles w/ Mushroom Gravy ;) ...not sure about the actual name!

Pomelo Skin, let me tell you..its tasty, texture is sticky and smooth!

HK Style cooked vegetables! :D

Spare Ribs (排骨)

Sweet Pinapple Cream Buns (奶皇包) OMG. The milk custard was oozing hot, sweet, flaky...delicious!

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Parents, auntie, uncle, cousin, sis and I were pleasantly stuffed by the end of this meal! I have the best family :)

<3 Always, Jess

Auntie's Kitchen

If you know me, I'm big on my family. I love my family, and I'm fortunate to have such a close, supportive and loving family close by. Well, off to aunties house we go....

For future posts at auntie's......"Auntie's Kitchen!"

"Yi Mee" Noodles...Shanghai Style

Thousand Year Egg, Shredded Pork Congee....(My agong (grandpa) used to make it all the time..think that's why it's a favorite!)

Steamed Broccoli's

Braised Soy Sauce pork w/ bean curd........ :D

Shanghai "Drunken" Chicken (My aunt is an amazing cook, the Chinese wine lingers perfectly!)

Thank you auntie!! :D <3 Best of all, it's with the family.

<3Always, Jess

Working Girl

I love working. The rush of finding out I have a new job. What do I have to do? What type of events, I actually love going to castings. That's my favorite part. It's definitely a very difficult and tiring industry but for the most part...I'm in love.

So, when I know work is a coming..I try to eat lighter and healthier :) and for the most part, I do!

 For example...in May, I had a few events...

Bazaar Art Event w/ these beautiful ladies :) <3 LOVE

Men in Black 3 Premiere w/ Cara G, Jesper and Sarah

Cute Movie!! Made me very nostalgic, w/ cutie Sarah. Thanks Anthony :)

Next WOW Media Event w/ Starzpeople! 

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution w/ my gorgeous family (More on this, in another post!)

So, what do I eat on days where I have work? For when I'm on the move, going from castings, events, or hair/makeup...a quick pick me up/snack at Starbucks always does the trick, or at a Cafe de Coral ;) fast, easy and cheap!

Skinny Vanilla Latte...MMMM :)

OR Cafe de Coral :D

If I do have time...I like to do some cooking. Surprised? I make some excellent eggs! ;)

Veggie packed omelette (There was only 1 egg yolk!!) OR......

Egg white omelette AND

Boiled Veggies

MMM mmmm good! :) Hopefully I'll be getting more jobs soon enough!

 <3 Always, Jess