![This is the John Jacob Ballroom at St Regis](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5372265991_22295a2e8c_z.jpg)
I can now say I have been to a wedding at the famously posh St Regis Singapore. It was a classy event at the stunningly beautiful John Jacob Ballroom.
![Little hor d'oeuvres while the guests mingled at the reception...](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5372270137_a4a0be6fc8_z.jpg)
Before you enter the ballroom, there is a little foyer where guests can mingle during the reception and registration. The hotel served tasty little hor d'oeuvres and drinks. Service in general was pretty good throughout the evening.
![Table setting so grand!](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5372266687_e2948d569a_z.jpg)
The table setting is so grand. I did wonder briefly how they were going to place dishes in the centre (you know how it is with Chinese wedding dinners). Then I realised we would be served individual portions, Western fine-dining style.
But the fare is decidedly Chinese.
![Three Treasure Combinations - Crispy Roasted Pork, Chilled Chicken Roulade with Sesame Marinated Jellyfish, Drunken Prawn with Chinese Herb](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5372868152_fb73279e4d_z.jpg)
Three Treasure Combinations - Crispy Roasted Pork, Chilled Chicken Roulade with Sesame Marinated Jellyfish, Drunken Prawn with Chinese Herb. Good starter. I liked the chilled chicken roulade - it's a bit like "pak cham kai" (白斩鸡?) but served as a thick, moist roll.
![Pumpkin Superior Broth with Shark's Fin, Crab Meat and Dried Scallop](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5372268001_917498c0b5_z.jpg)
Pumpkin Superior Broth with Shark's Fin, Crab Meat and Dried Scallop - a hearty bowl with generous ingredients!
![Braised Sliced Abalone with Sea Cucumber, Broccoli and White Asparagus](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5372268333_51cd57a44f_z.jpg)
Braised Sliced Abalone with Sea Cucumber, Broccoli and White Asparagus. Each of these must have been cooked separately (different cooking times required!). The stock used is pretty good.
![Steamed Cod Fillet with Shimeji Mushroom and Preserved Vegetable](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5372268693_eb20106e88_z.jpg)
Steamed Cod Fillet with Shimeji Mushroom and Preserved Vegetable (mei cai). The fish is firm and fresh, and not overcooked. The toppings although salty, complemented the sweetness of the cod.
![Baked Chinese Angelica Marinated Kurobuta Pork](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5372269009_4a544bbb3a_z.jpg)
Baked Chinese Angelica Marinated Kurobuta Pork. They sure didn't stint on the angelica! The pork may have been better off flash-seared on high heat to seal in the famously fatty juices.
![Braised Hong Kong Ee-fu Noodle with Dried Fish Powder & Mushroom](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5372869852_63f54b90bd_z.jpg)
I love ee-fu noodles, so this was an instant winner for me. It was also good in that it wasn't soggy or mushy.
![Chilled double-boiled Lotus Seeds with White Fungus in Thai Young Coconut](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5372870292_8852905423_z.jpg)
Chilled double-boiled Lotus Seeds with White Fungus in Thai Young Coconut. The evening ended very well with this dessert. Loved the crunchy white fungus. And it's such a delight scooping the tender coconut flesh right into the dried longan-infused brew. I never knew this combination could work so well!
There was a cube of wedding cake too, an intense fruitcake paired marvellously with tart berry jam.
![I love the measuring spoons](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5372267145_35cacf7e69.jpg)
I absolutely adore the measuring spoons the bridal couple gave out! It's like pouring a bit of love into whatever you are cooking! They are engraved too:
- A pinch of joy (1/4 teaspoon)
- A dash of tenderness (1/2 teaspoon)
- A spoonful of affection (1 teaspoon)
- A heap of love (1 tablespoon)
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A pinch of joy, a heap of love indeed. Oh how does one measure the depths and height and, er, volume(?) of love... :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, how do you measure love? :) These measuring spoons are such a playful take on that.
ReplyDeleteYeah gotta say those measuring spoons are a nice idea!
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