Like I said earlier, we don’t make a big hooha out of Valentine’s Day. It’s a combination of a case of been there done that and a deep conviction that it’s a day where merchants laugh all the way to the banks. In any case, as I had shared in the bar, I had good memories of the ex-es who had “chut patterns”, a few notable examples being the incident of the 10,000 folded paper hearts, the incident of the candles on the beach stating never dying love (which died anyway hah!), the sweep my feet off to Phuket surprise holiday, the huge (to me back then) 0.5 carat diamond ring, the one who hand stitched my name etc etc. All good memories of course. Good times.

These days, I am happy with a simple dinner with the man and my kids and a walk together after the meal, just enjoying each other’s company.

This year, I made reservations at The Turquoise Room at Gillman Village, which is surrounded by beautiful greenery. The restaurant itself possesses a nice cosy ambience and I was comfortable bringing the children along as they will sit and dine nicely without running around or making too much noise. I had called several restaurants before deciding on The Turquoise Room but as the others do not have Duck Leg Confit on their set menus, I had to give them a miss. No prizes for guessing who likes duck leg confit

I was also torn between cooking for him and going for dinner at the Turquoise Room. In the end, I decided to take the idea of dressing up nicely, taking the kids out and having people cook and serve us, and run with it.

They had a colouring book and a cute little pencil case stuffed with markers and colour pencils to entertain Gean! *scores many mummy brownies*

The interior of the restaurant

The girls seating outside after dessert to relax

The alfresco deck of the restaurant.

 

 

We had lobster bisque and seared scallop salad as starters, and petit fours for dessert. As usual, forgot to take pictures till too late. LOL.

The pictures we did remember to take:

Duck Leg Confit (crisp on the outside, succulent meat, excellent)

 

 

Veal Stew (which in my opinion was not as flavourful as I would have liked, but still very tender)

The Turquoise Room

7 Lock Road, Gillman Village

Phone: 6473 3655