Shanghai Tang Fashion Show & Cha Shanghai

Colorful cushions at the show. Wait a minute… It’s just the lights. The light effects actually make these white sofa seats sparkle with color.

At the show. Mi, me & JT

XO sauce stir fried rice paper rolls – Those cheung funs were high density! Never tried ones that were packed so tight. Mmm

Awesome Sweet & Sour Pork

Fried Chicken Wings – Devilishly delectable

Sascha’s favourite – Rose soya chicken

W Hong Kong

Recently had a party at the W Hotel, it was very pricey but I have to say it was worth every penny. It was also convenient that they had wooden floors and in the suite they had a black carpet. Perfect for a party hotel when there are easily spills. (We had two broken champagne glasses , which wasn't too bad). Service was top notch from the check in to check out. Took us about 3 minutes for the check out where they didn't even check the room. Let me tell you the room was a complete mess. Honestly a one in a life time experience to throw a party there.

Room 3501 - Fantastic Suite

Awesome Suite - Equipped with 2 flat screens , the one in the suite was 52 inch with an area that can hold up to 20 ppl.

Welcome Mr. Yui - Personal message on the 52inch flat screen

From the center of the design to mixer glasses - classy!

Perrier Jouet Champagne - Part of the Fantastic Suite Deal

And an assorted dish of sweets - tarts , fruits, muffins and nuts. The presentation was better than the taste.

Not from W, but we brought in bottles of champagne ourselves. An essential item to a good party.

Cool long corridor in the suite along the side of a mirror. The details of the room..love it love it love it.

30's - the fear, the animosity and the truth

On March 3rd I awoke to carry on with my standard chores and after a few minutes, I had an epiphany. Today is my 30th birthday, my step towards a more mature lifestyle, my passing towards a place where being completely wasted and drunk(my existence) is a taboo and it's the defying moment in a women's life where they feel that there time has come and they are wrinkly and old. And yet how is that I feel exactly the same as the day before this fearful monumental turning of age. I mean hell.. I still hate getting up from my warm cosy bed and I still find it extremely annoying as I can't linger on my sweet bed. So at that single moment , I ask myself "What is different now?"

And from the past 2 weeks, I celebrated this turning point in Shanghai and HK surrounded by family and friends. Especially when I had my party in Hong Kong, I saw so many old faces (mind you I have been gone for 4 years) and I realized that all of you guys, my friends have made me the person I am now today. And I have accumulated so much from these 30 years, I am truly blessed. From friends that I made 17 years ago, the new friends in my life to the very significant other that is a huge part of my life today, you have MADE me for better or worse. So kudos to all of you, if you love bobopang. And I look forward to more birthdays with all of you.

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....