Burger-making Session at Fatboy’s The Burger Bar

It was my 1st time visiting Fatboy’s The Burger Bar, thanks to OpenRice! I was there for a food tasting + burger-making session.


The event was held at the Upper Thomson branch. It was quite a distance from Marymount MRT station, about 15mins walk at least. 


The ambience there is pretty cosy, great for catch-up sessions with friends... over burgers of coz!

The bar area.

They do serve alcoholic beverages, like beers.


Before the burger-making session, we got to try their Chili Queso and Corn Chips. Hmm... this appetizer did not impress me much. In my opinion, the corn chips were not exactly crunchy. The chili queso was not that spicy, and went quite well with the chips.


By the time I started munching on these Spicy Hot Drumlets, they were kinda cold already. Though the meat was on the dry side, the drumlets still taste okay. They might be a lil' spicy for some.


It was either beef patty or a mix of beef/pork. I opted for the former. Those who chose the latter, were much pleased with how tasty and flavorful it turned out to be. That was mainly b'coz of the addition of pork collar. 

The sauces and seasonings, for the meat patties.

Here's Bernie (owner of Fatboy’s The Burger Bar), teaching us how to make the patties. He was super action-packed. I hardly took any clear photo of him, seriously. Having a huge-ass camera helps, which I (sadly) don't.



Getting the patties into shape was effortless, using the steel mould.

***image credits to OpenRice Singapore FB Page***

A big thank-you to Estelle (OpenRice), for helping me make the beef patty! (:


Build your own burger! Hmm... they've really weird special sauces for your burger, like peanut butter... mango chutney... NUTELLA! I can't imagine myself having beef burger with nutella =.="

Choice of bun: sesame seed, wholemeal, honey oat

Ahh... I made the biggest mistake of choosing the honey oat bun. It tasted good on its own, but definitely not with Fatboy's Homemade BBQ sauce. Too sweet for my liking. I prefer savory burgers. 

For the add-ons, I had grilled portobello and cheese. The fries were normal, something that I could do without. The beef patty was not that juicy, probably b'coz it was done medium well. The burger size was just right for me. If you're a big eater, you can always go for double patty. heh.

If I'm not wrong, my burger set costs about $17-ish.


And now, here's the best milkshake ever - chocolate with BAILEYS! The chocolate milkshake on its own was $7 and adding Baileys was a mere $4.50! There are other add-ons like peanut butter, banana, caramel, just to name a few.

It was thick, smooth and oh-so-creamy. Ahh... yummilicious :d~ 

And so, the session ends on a happy note! 

Upper Thomson Branch

187 Upper Thomson Rd
Tel: 6252 8780
Email: enquiries@fatboys.sg
Website: http://www.fatboys.sg/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/FatboysUpperThomson/

Fyi, if you write 10 reviews on OpenRice website would automatically qualify for a FREE food tasting session & a FREE scoop of Udders ice cream. 40 reviews would qualify for a FREE food tasting session, a FREE scoop of Udders ice cream & a pair of movie tickets from Cathay. For more info on the contest, CLICK HERE. Sign up with OpenRice today!

Mary Kay Event: Introducing Timewise Plus+

We all know that skin aging is inevitable. The least we can do, is to use anti-aging skincare, in an attempt to look younger than our real age.

Back in Oct (last year), I had the opportunity to find out more about Timewise Plus+, this scientically innovative skincare by Mary Kay.

Mary Kay Timewise Plus+ is developed to minimize the advanced signs of skin aging, helping the skin to restore its youthfulness.

According to Mary Kay, there are 2 ways that hyaluronic acid can be added to skin.

• add hyaluronic acid to a product formula and apply it topically so that it can sit on skin and attract vital moisture
• via Regena-Firm Complex - by helping to promote the production of hylauronic acid so that skin is able to attract, collect and hold onto moisture. This help to boost skin volume and create a 'plumping effect'.

For the eyes, we have the Timewise Plus+ Regena-Firm Correcting Eye Cream ($105). It contains liquid crystals to illuminate (brighten) the eye area. The texture is pretty rich, which is normal for an anti-aging eye cream. Once absorbed into skin, it doesn't leave any greasy/sticky feel. My eyes are visibly lifted after massaging the product. Serious!

Notice the Korean wordings on the product tube? Timewise Plus+ is made in Korea! Happy to know that since I simply love made-in-Korea stuff (and men) :P

As for the face, we have the Timewise Plus+ Regena-Firm Intensive Serum ($195). It has an initial alcohol scent that dissipates once it is absorbed into skin. It absorbs easily and fast, in less than a min.

Mary Kay's beauty product range is quite extensive, be it skincare or makeup.

The Art of Nature Collection (Limited Edition)

Fluid Eye Color - Sandstone, Pearl, Driftwood, Springleaf

Infused with good-for-you aloe and shea butter, this Fluid Eye Color glides on smoothly for lightweight, creamy, buildable color that applies effortlessly with crease-proof, smudge-proof, long-lasting wear. Available in an array of earth-inspired shades, from light to dark neutrals in matte, shimmer and iridescent formulas to create an alluring eye look for everyday wear.

Natural Cheek Tint - Pink Pearl

This silky-feeling, lightweight, bounce-to-the-touch cheek formula glides on smoothly and effortlessly, providing sheer coverage with a glistening finish to the cheeks for a natural look. The formula is enriched with key botanical ingredients such as aloe, avocado oil and shea butter. The shades can be worn sheer or layered for buildable intensity.

Dual Lip Glaze - Glistening Sand, Warm Coral, Redwood

The unique tube-in-tube design contains a clear gloss in the outer tube that acts as a neutralizer for the center shade, resulting in beautifully tinted, high-shine lips. Infused with good-for-you botanicals, such as aloe, shea butter and safflower oil, the center lip glaze instantly moisturizes lips with high-shine color and leaves them feeling soft, smooth and protected.

Gel Eyeliner With Expandable Brush (Limited Edition) - Jet Black, Tempting Teal

A quick-drying gel eyeliner that delivers intense colour payoff and a smooth finish. It is part of the limited edition Hollywood Mystique Collection, which features the latest on-trend colours inspired by vintage Hollywood but with a modern twist. The gel eyeliner glides along lashline without tugging or pulling. The expandable brush is perfect for creating precise fine to dramatic lines effortlessly.

The bunnies, having their tea-party @ Café de Jardin.

The mini smoked duck burgers were delish, by the way!

I shall end the post with this pic collage with the ladies. Thank you Mindy (Touch Comm) for the invite! 

That's all for now. Thank you for reading!

***All info and unmarked image are extracted from press release.***

Biore Facial Foam - Skin Caring Cleanser Series

Biore has just launched its Facial Foam - Skin Caring Cleanser Series on 3 Jan 2013. This new Biore Facial Foam Series support and boost skin’s natural ability to self-renew. 

NEW! SPT (Skin Purifying Technology):

• high cleansing power as compared to its competitors.
• low irritation as cleansing chemical does not penetrate skin.
• the 1st cleanser that works to rebalance skin >> reduce oil at T-zone (forehead + nose) and replenish moisture at U-zone (cheek + chin).

Cleanses & Improves. 1 min is all you need. 

Due to hormonal changes, my skin suffered from massive breakouts few weeks ago. Hence, I opted for the Acne Care variant that is non-comedogenic AND contains anti-bacterial & anti-inflammation ingredients. I got to try out the Biore Facial Foam Scrub as well, which is suitable for all skin types.

Biore Facial Foam Scrub contains ultra fine (pink) beads to remove impurities and unclog pores. Both have distinct floral scent - sweet floral (Scrub), refreshing floral (Acne Care). Very pleasant and soothing scents.

- for your reference -

 

Biore Facial Foam (Acne Care) is a purifying and mild cleanser, which thoroughly clears and helps prevent acne without drying skin out.

Both are housed in this convenient squeeze tube (130g) with a flip-top cap, a typical packaging for facial foams.

Despite the rather slimy texture, the Acne Care Facial Foam does lather well. As you can see, the foam is not the dense and fluffy kind you get from the Biore Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash.

Biore Facial Foam Scrub is gentle enough for daily use. However, I don't use it on a daily basis. Thrice a week at most.

Like the Acne Care Facial Foam, it lathers well too.

How to use (both products)?

Wet face. Squeeze about 3cm amount onto palm (I squeeze 2cm only). Lather with water and massage gently onto face. Rinse thoroughly with water.

My thoughts:

Both Acne Care Facial Foam and Facial Foam Scrub cleanse well without stripping my skin of its moisture. And, they don't give that squeaky clean (taut) feeling. After using the Acne Care Facial Foam, my skin feels refreshed, thoroughly cleansed and soothed. As for the Facial Foam Scrub, it is really gentle on the skin as the ultra fine (pink) beads do not feel scratchy against the skin at all. My skin feels smooth and refined after every use.

As of now, I am glad to see my complexion has somewhat cleared up. My skin feels soft and supple, with lesser clogged pores and breakouts. As compared to few weeks ago, my skin definitely looks healthier and more radiant. I enjoyed using these products very much! Both retail for less than $10 each ($7.90 I think) at Watsons, Guardian and Sasa.

***All info and unmarked image are extracted from press release.***

Haraju-Cute Box - Brigitte

[Haraju-Cute Box - Brigitte]

This is definitely one of my highly anticipated Haraju-Cute Box, with the brand focus being Brigitte. Fyi, Brigitte is a girly romantic beauty brand, fronted by Rola (Japanese fashion model, TV personality and singer).

These are the products I receive, namely Brigitte Romantic Blush OR-1 Orange ($24.90) and Brigitte Romantic Eyes GD-1 Gold Brown ($26.90). 

Brigitte Romantic Blush is a duo cheek color, for highlight and contour of cheekbones. 

I'm so in love with the sweet elegant packaging! It literally makes my heart flutters ♥

OR-1 Orange is perfect for naturally glowing cheeks. By the way, the rose motif "disappears" upon swiping.

The light peach shade is for highlight while the orange-peach shade is the main cheek color. Both are very soft colors that are easy to work with. You can't go wrong with them.

I like the silky smooth texture, which is gentle on the skin. The cheek color & highlighter combine to create a lasting beautiful glow on the cheeks.

Brigitte Romantic Eyes is an eyeshadow palette, which comprises of 4 delicate graduated shades of brown.

It has the same beautiful packaging as the blush. Love it!

I opt for GD-1 Gold Brown, which is perfect for a glam eye makeup look.

The light pale gold shade is the highlight color. The golden brown shade (with rose motif) is the main lid color. The beige-brown shade is for contouring the eyes, to be applied on the outer-V of the upper eyelids. The dark brown replaces the function of an eyeliner, to add a soft definition to the eyes.

All 4 shades contain very fine micro-shimmers. As you can see, they are decently pigmented. The colors show up well, even without the use of an eye primer/base beneath. Like the blush, the eyeshadows feel silky smooth.

No doubt, Brigitte products are of excellent quality! I've created a look, using these 2 products. I'll be featuring the LOTD in a separate post. Stay tuned! 

***LOTD feat. Brigitte Romantic Makeup***

That will be all for now. Thank you for reading (: