mm..more dessert!

Joy is yet another night of cosy company in the quiet surburbs with intoxicatingly good gelato!

Nestled in the heart of a small quiet estate, is a hidden haven for food lovers like myself. Upon recommendation from Chin May, we decided to take Em to sample durian gelato. We bypassed the many classy wine and dine places and found the quaint gelateria he'd been raving on about. Unlike it's neighbours, there was no air of pomposity to it. Instead, it was a small cosy tavern with bright welcoming walls.

The array of flavours available left us rather indecisive though Em had her heart set on hazelnut and I had mine on the tangy strawberry. Contrary to most parlours I'd visited where sinfully rich chocolate dominated selections, this range catered to a much more fruity palate, offering strawberry, coconut, mango, durian, cantaloupe and more.

We finally settled on our choices, Durian & Choc for Nirun, Hazelnut & Coconut for Em and Strawberry and Cantaloupe for me. The strawberry was delightfully fruity with a tang to it and the cantaloupe was sensationally refreshing. The hazelnut was simply heaven, tantalising my tastebuds. Despite Em's protests, we insisted that she taste the durian flavour. Em had a petrified look on her face as she finally gave in to Nirun's coercion and had a taste. She found the taste not too bad but hated the smell and aftertaste. While those two were busy arguing, I was happily entertaining myself with my gelato and remniscising my trampoline and freddo moments in melb. By the time we devoured our gelato, we had satisfied grins on our faces.

We left the gelateria a very happy bunch!

More joy at finding yet another dessert haven! Missim is a very very satisfied foodie! Not to mention, I had fantastic company.

Thanks Em, it's been a good half a year you've spent in SG. I hope you've had a blast and know you will always fondly remember your durian and oyster experiences. And of course our lovely trip to the botanics. I'll see you in Europe soon enough!

Thanks Nirun for lugging yourself down despite your lack of sleep from Euro Final and putting up with my hyperness. But hey, you can't blame me. Spain won and Torres scored the winning goal! And thanks for waiting and helping me get cab.