Finally, Blue Skies Again! Celebrating the Clear Weather With a Comforting Seafood Spinach Soup!
Today was such a wonderful day, and it all started with something as simple as seeing the sunshine!
When I walked down from my block this morning, I noticed something that I hadn't seen properly for weeks. It was the beautiful blue sky and the warm sunshine shining towards me!
After weeks of experiencing thick haze, it seems that the sky is finally clearing up. And I can't explain how excited I was to see it!
Honestly, it was getting quite depressing to see the sky looking so plain white every day. The haze somehow made the surroundings look dull and lifeless. But today was completely different!
The colors of the trees and plants looked so vibrant, and the beautiful blue sky made everything feel refreshing again. I even took a photo of the trees this morning because I wanted to capture this wonderful moment.
It's amazing how something as simple as clear weather can improve my mood for the entire day!
And the good news didn't end there!
When I walked out of my office after work, the sky was still clear! That's when I started thinking that perhaps the haze situation is finally over, at least for this year.
Maybe the heavy rain a few days ago helped put a stop to some of the forest fires somewhere in Southeast Asia. Whatever the reason, I'm just happy to see the beautiful sky again!
Since I was feeling so motivated, I decided to take a walk around Geylang Bahru. It's been a while since I last visited its hawker food center, and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to enjoy a nice dinner.
I was craving something healthy and vibrant, and the first dish that came to mind was Spinach Soup!
There's a stall at Geylang Bahru Food Centre that serves one of my favorite versions of this dish. I checked whether they were still open, and fortunately, they were!
I ordered number one on their menu, the Seafood Spinach Soup, together with a bowl of white rice.
And look at this beautiful bowl of soup!
The first thing that caught my attention was the vibrant green color of the freshly cooked spinach. That's exactly how I like my leafy vegetables to look!
The spinach was tender, and I really enjoyed how it blended with the flavorful broth. It was comforting without being too heavy.
Another highlight was the prawns! Their beautiful orange color made the dish look even more appetizing. They weren't particularly big, but they were definitely tasty!
I also enjoyed the mushrooms, which added a nice earthy flavor and texture to the soup.
What's interesting about this dish is how it combines seafood with minced pork. I'm not sure how common this combination is in other food cultures, but I find that these two proteins complement each other really well!
And let's not forget the goji berries!
They add a subtle natural sweetness to the broth, and biting into them gives a pleasant contrast to the savory flavors. It's such a simple ingredient, but it makes the soup even more enjoyable.
By the time I finished my meal, I was feeling completely satisfied!
What made this dinner special wasn't just the food. It was the excitement of finally experiencing clear weather again!
Now I'm even thinking about going for a night cycling adventure if I still have enough time LOL!
And if that doesn't happen, then I'll definitely make plans for the weekend. Of course, cycling will be part of it!
I don't want to waste this opportunity because we never really know when the haze might return.
For now, I'm just grateful for the beautiful weather, the vibrant surroundings, and this delicious bowl of soup.
I'll definitely be back for more!
Bon Appétit!
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