Ravioli Weekend with Master Chef

Another weekend in Ningbo, my escape from the busy city life in Shanghai. People often ask me what is there to do in Ningbo, what is there to see? And my answer to that is "I don't really know" or care to find out for that matter. Ningbo is a quiet city, where there is no bund scene, all you can drink Champagne brunches etc. which is great for me because it is my weekend of winding down, staying in, relaxing and COOKING!
















Chicken Ravioli with lemon and fish sauce & Tomato and cream cheese appetizer
Created by Master Chef, but I helped. Finished every single piece of food! It doesn't look it but it's spicy!





















Breakfast with a glass of prosecco with a strawberry in it



Chicken Raviloi (Picture Step by Step)







Making wonton sheets with a cup
















Circular Pieces of Wonton Sheets














Wrap the stuffing















Wrapped Ravioli

















Boil em...
















Tada~~~
If you want the detailed ingredients of this dish. Drop a message.

Shanghai Sharks vs Qing Tao

My Onitsuka Tigers and I enjoying the front row seats

Yesterday I went to my first CBA game this season and boy… things are way different than last year after Yao took over the Shanghai CBA team. The stadium is much cleaner and it looks new, the ticket prices are steeper yet there is a larger crowd. The FANS are actually into basketball unlike last year where games were filled with old men that have nothing better to do with their life and so decide to see a CBA game for 10kuai. John Lucas ex-Rockets teammate of Yao did a good job, he kept the team in a positive momentum and he brings excitement to the team. I hear that Stephon Marbury is going to join the CBA league too, now that’s someone I would like to see courtside.

Fun tidbits of the game:

• The language of basketball is universal especially when it comes to being a hooligan. The locals here are surprisingly fluent with the language of “Booooo…. Airrrr ball..and T..T..T” (A prize goes to the first person who can guess what T represents and no its not tea)
• Yao Ming is freakishly TALL..yes FREAKISHLY
• I also learnt some useful Shanghainese “Ne Zhu Ta” is used while chanting Defense..it means “Kill it” and “Wu Zi” means “You’re da Man”, ppl chant it when someone banks a nice shot
• The starting lineup for the Shanghai CHINESE basketball association team is 60% black
• I’m irrevocably in love with Liu Wei, but shhh don’t tell my bf
• Hook ups I get from my bball teammates are awesome, got the FREE court side ticket! First row baby.. and I saw like 2 other teammates working courtside. And I think “wow..connections..kool! I can never get this back home(HK or Toronto)”
• I’m also irrevocably in love with basketball and I always will be and Melody ROCKS

*Melody is a women’s basketball club in Shanghai which provides pickup games, league games to all women who is interested in basketball. Interested in joining? Email virginia.zheng at yahoo.com

Yao being freakishly tall see how taller he is even to the ppl standing on the stairs

Liu Wei saying hi to his fans...oh..here here here..look here..

Go Shanghai!!

Day and Life of a Tai Tai in Shanghai

The day started with a Weekend Champagne Brunch at T8, using the enjoy coupon (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), I tried the 3-course meal originally 278. The waitress brought us a glass of Perrier Jouet Champagne, it was so yummy that we decided that we must try the free flow. However the service was a bit slow already so I don't know I can really get my money's worth.

Cauliflower Soup with Salmon Roe

and it had a seared scallop on the side of the bowl too. It was the most delicious dish of the meal!

Salmon Wrap
with Wasabi Mash Potato, Slice Apple & Raspberry Sherbet

Beef Burger and Fries
Knew I shouldn't have ordered the burger at an upscale joint. It came lacking at the top bun. The fries were fresh and tasty

2nd Tai Tai's Main: Steak with roasted potatoes.

The mains were slightly disappointing in general, the steak was also a bit undercooked.

Green Massage

Had the oil massage for the 1st time. Was so dazed out afterward.

After going to green, a little shopping at Cityshop then I proceeded to Ferguson Lane for a facial. My appointment was not ready yet, so I went to The Wine Way for a glass of wine. The waitress was very helpful and the store also had the Enoline Wine Dispenser, I've always wanted to try those thingys. The spa had a white minimalistic interior with a chill out room to rest and acclimate after a Dermalogica facial (450RMB). It was amazing experience with an awesome ambiance, but i much rather them use a comedon removing for the extracting process. But all in all my day ended at 830 and I was too lazy to go for a manicure. Lol

2010 New Year Resolutions

1. Start running again. Exercise 4 times a week. I'm purchasing a Nike Sports Band people!!!
   
2. Quit ingesting obscene amounts of toxins. Includes alcohol and junk food
3. Treat my parents for a vacation (A vacation to visit me in Shanghai counts too)
4. Be financially cautious
5. Enjoy the mornings, wake up at least 1hr before walking out the door to work
6. Read more books. One book a month at least
7. Write my blog once a week. I have been lazy in updating my blog the past 2 years
8. Clean more! The ah yi's definitely spoiled me

What about you guys? Lets compare notes....