haha it's about time i learn that my digestive system doesn't take to well to heavy foods. blame the disconnect between the tongue and rest of the system!

 

met up with GEN for dinner yesterday, for the first time in goodness knows when. It's becoming so typical now to say, ' we haven't met in ages / eons" and it really gives you a clue as to how ahem infrequently I keep in contact with friends. But but better than none right? Gen is as lovable as always! Her positive energy just shines through and her capacity for thinking always amazes me, or should i say, inspire me?

 

gave in to temptation and had the red wine risotto with seared scallops at Ms Clarity Cafe even though alarm bells had gone off saying "tt's too heavy, take the vongole instead" but then temptation retorted " try new stuff, vongole's good...but kinda predictable". so heck it, i chose the red wine risotto. what's there not to like about seared fresh scallops, rich velvety risotto steeped in red wine and drizzled with crustacean oil? 

 

hehe the first few mouths were heavenly. rich, smooth, strong bursts of the salty flavours of the crustacean oil, fresh succulent seared scallops. delightful! but i couldn't finish the dish, every mouthful after the half way mark was just so laborious. salt flush in my cheeks, slightly hoarse throat, too thick a taste to be savoured. what a pity. they should have a petite portion for such dishes..and it'll be perfect! I felt quite bad for leaving half of it untouched, it really tasted good. 

 

unfortunately im now down with a slight cough, lots of phlegm, a somewhat runny nose and tight cheeks. swollen mucus filled nasal pockets or sinus whatever as well. probably due to the fatigue accumulated over the past 2 weeks, and then exacerbated by surrogate mum a.k.a. big sister duty (which i actually enjoy despite being tired) and the heaty risotto. haha get well soon please! im gg to hk!

 

cant wait to see kc again .. heheheee