Thanksgiving Dinner at The House of Robert Timms @ Suntec City

3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-361 to 364, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983

Tel: 6338 7758

Website: http://roberttimms.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehouseofroberttimms

I had lunch at The House of Robert TImms (review here) around a year back, and rather liked it. The Beau and I were rushing for the Def Leppard Concert the other night, and one of the available options was The House of Robert Timms, so we decided to dine there. We observed that many of the other patrons that night were also rushing their meals so that they could catch the concert on time.

The ambience at this outlet was casual chic, with wood panels, mirrors and comfortable seats. Service was effective in general, especially that of a short-haired lady who was always friendly with smiles. We just wished that they had informed us of the waiting time for our orders before submitting, knowing that we were rushing for the concert at 8.00pm.

Anyway, The Beau and I decided to go for the festive menu items aka our advanced Thanksgiving dinner 2015. We both selected the 2-course set meals; I chose the Bun-less Turkey Burger (SGD$32.00) while he had the Grilled Striploin Sleigh (SGD$37.00). All the items listed here could be ordered on ala carte basis as well.

They started with my Halloumi Cheese Prawn Salad (SGD$12.50), consisting of fresh prawns, grilled haloumi cheese, Kalamata olives and mesclun greens. The prawns were indeed springy and crunchy in texture, indicating their freshness; and the greens were refreshing. We also loved the tiny cubes of grilled cheese which had a lightly-saltish flavor, complementing the salad very well. 

The Grilled Striploin Sleigh (SGD$29.00) came in skewered form, and was served with roasted capsicum glazed in berry balsamic, served with spiced roasted kumara wedge, cherry tomatoes and buttered zucchini. The grilled Striploin beef pieces contained a slight-charred flavor to their sweetness, and the gravy had a strong, tasty flavor to it, that added a touch of juiciness to the tender meat. I did not really like the kumara (sweet potato) wedges though - too saccharine for my desire.

My Bun-less Turkey Burger (SGD$24.00) was interesting. Two thick pieces of pan-fried stuffed turkey breast formed the topmost and bottom layers of this burger, clasping between them bacon, grilled tomatoes slices, caramelized onions, and lettuce, topped with sunny-sideup egg. Fries and red wine sauce were served on the side – we were informed that the turkey breast tasted best when dipped with the sauce. I pierced the egg yolk immediately to let it cascade over the burger, so that the sweetness could infuse into the meat. An innovative creative with succulent turkey, and it was pretty tasty. However, I still believe that turkey tastes best with cranberry sauce.

Finally, time for desserts. The Lemon Meringue Tart (SGD$9.00) was served warm, and was a huge tart. The buttery crust was crunchy and fluffy at the same time, filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with a mound of cream. I liked it that the smooth lemon curd was citrusy enough to please the palate, and the sweetness of this tart still prevailed beautifully.

Overall, it was quite an enjoyable meal with substantial portions. It would have been lovelier if not eaten in haste, but slowly savoured, probably over a glass of reds or two, too.  Well, Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

Happy Thanksgiving 2014

It is the that time of the year again - the time for counting of blessings and giving thanks.

Thanksgiving Day (or Thanksgiving Thursday) is a day for giving thanks for harvest, a special day for families to gather together for a feast in honor of the same. Thanks for bountiful harvest and good tidings is given to the Creator / Gods and Goddesses, though in modern times people give thanks to everyone around their lives who have brought about goodness.

A little bit of history, in the past the traditional American way of celebrating Thanksgiving was through feasting and merry-making; whereas in Europe, it was a more solemn affair that involved prayers, feasting and sport (recreation). Today's National Thanksgiving comprises of a blend of two traditions - prayers, feasting and merry-making.

The classic Thanksgiving meal consists of turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie and other locally grown food, to celebrate the success of their own harvests.

Photosource: http://www.boston.com/community/pets/blogs/pet_chatter/2012/11/the_top_thanksgiving_foodsare.html

In Paganism, the equivalent of Thanksgiving would be the Mabon Lore Autumn Equinox, reaping the bountiful yield of harvests.

And as for me, I give thanks to Those who keep watch over me, keep me safe and give me blessings, be it Deities, angels or spirits of relations who'd passed on, whomever.

I give thanks for the suppportive, caring and lovely family members and kin, who have been here for us / me since the day that my existence was announced on Earth.

I gve thanks to The Beau, who has always been by my side no matter what happened, lending his support and love to keep me strong, confident and loved, despite my flaws & tantrums.

Then I thank the many good friends I have been blessed with over the years - friends from elementary school all the way till some ex-colleagues with whom the friendship is still strong, still being there for each other, and the care, companionship & encouragement which I am most grateful for.

I would also like to thank all the new friends and acquaintances I have made; including those I met at events or those who are reading my sites or supporting my businesses. Merci beaucoup, and may the friendship grow and blossom in time to come.

Last but not least, I thank the foes, the harm-bringers and the evil-doers too. I thank you for lessons learned, for making me stronger and more independent, for realising that there is nothing I cannot solve or overcome. Everything in life happens for a reason, and what doesn't kill us make us stronger indeed. Oh but also remember, I never leave any debt unpaid, good or bad, no matter how long it takes :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2014 TO ALL! STAY BLESSED IN ALL THAT YOU DO!