I had a particularly stressful morning. The contractor was screwing up the project and client was fuming on the other end. We were running behind schedule, I ended up losing my temper (gasp!). Finally, we had to find someone else to do the job. I drove to the far end of Singapore to discuss the project details with my other contractor who exuded so much serenity, it bolstered my confidence.
After the meeting, I decided to cool off by driving through the Kranji countryside instead of hitting the highway to return to the office. While cruising through the tranquil roads, I felt at peace again and decided to stop by Bollywood Veggies for a leisurely lunch at their Poison Ivy Bistro.
I really think I belong to the countryside instead of the city. The moment I am surrounded by lush greenery, I feel so at home. How I wish my work revolves around plants and animals instead of people!
After the meeting, I decided to cool off by driving through the Kranji countryside instead of hitting the highway to return to the office. While cruising through the tranquil roads, I felt at peace again and decided to stop by Bollywood Veggies for a leisurely lunch at their Poison Ivy Bistro.
I really think I belong to the countryside instead of the city. The moment I am surrounded by lush greenery, I feel so at home. How I wish my work revolves around plants and animals instead of people!
I like how everything is so natural and a little untamed in the garden.
They do have a sense of humour too.
Herbs and flowering plants grow happily together in the yard.
Indeed I felt so welcomed (by the plants).
Poison Ivy Bistro uses their own produce to prepare the dishes. I ordered a glass of cold home brewed lemon grass tea. It's a very refreshing drink, sans sugar, but with a nice lemon grass scent.
I also had the papaya salad made using raw green papaya from their farm, garnished with flowers from the yard and a piquant/sweet/spicy dressing and peanuts.
Enjoying the view from where I sat.
6 comments:
OMG.....great place! but rather inaccessible for peeper who dun drive = me.
but Blur Ting, me think u can go ahead and do wat u want if well-strategised. add oil! =)
Fry - Yes, it is a back-to-nature kind of place. They even have a real cow grazing grass in the yard!!
I feel so happy whenever I am in the countryside. I would be happy to run a place similar to this. I should start looking at my parent's farm for inspiration!
Wow! yah, i think u should look into your folks for inspiration also. =)))
Yes... I think you have something to build on. And I think you can make it grow and flourish. I do so envy you... I wish I had a farm to go back to too!
Petunia - Yes, I realise how I had taken thte farm for granted.
1) here's a very tempting review of Bollywood Veggies:
http://nevertrustascrawnyfoodie.blogspot.com/2009/05/bollywood-veggies-poison-ivy-bistro.html
2) I've been there a few times but always thought the food OK but not o-o-t-w to make a special trip for..
3) Blur: why don't u move yr current office to yr parents' farm. that way can save on rental n travelling time, be near yr parents and also be on the farm which makes u happy. As S'pore is small and most places easily, it's accessible, it's something that can be realised; not a pipe dream! Just do it!
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