How The Brain Retains Information

An infographic on How The Brain Retains Information, created by MindFlash.com, posted on 8th February 2011 in an article by Colin Dobrin. Useful to teachers, content developers, trainers, facilitators and lecturers when imparting knowledge, and better aid students / learners in retaining knowledge.

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Grand Dame Of Excellent British English Cuisine

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 9
Ambience & Setting: 9
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 9
Spent about SGD $30 per person.





It's a testament to the fantastic quality of Fosters that they've survived in the constantly evolving and highly competitive food and beverage environment of Singapore for nearly 3 decades. Fosters Restaurant, also known as Fosters Steakhouse Restaurant or Fosters English Rose Cafe, has not only kept up with the times, but may still have a thing or two to school their competitors in the British English cuisine arena.

Ambience at Fosters is like a step back into merry olde England. Styled in the tradition of great British English pubs, with dark wooden furniture, cozy layout, and mood lighting, Fosters also has ye olde suit of knight's armour fronting their interior. The outdoor alfresco dining area has lush greenery and a mini fountain providing atmosphere. Perfect for relaxing, and slow conversations over hot meals.

Service at Fosters is excellent... if you're served by the senior staff. They are knowledgable, professional, and friendly, able to offer sound advice on menu items, and treat diners as old friends. On the flip side, the younger staff aren't much for conversation, and I had a rather unpleasant experience with an incredulous and awkward reply from one of them. Generally though, service at Fosters Restaurant / Fosters Steakhouse Restaurant / Fosters English Rose Cafe befits service at high-end fine dining establishments, albeit without the premium price tag.

Prices at Fosters are rather wallet friendly, ranging from SGD $15 - $50 per dish. Specialising in traditional British English pub grub, Fosters is also a pretty good steakhouse, offering a variety of quality cuts of beef. Dishes are rustic with generous portions, high quality and very tasty, though their belief in scratch preparation means you'll have to wait awhile for your order to be ready. Dining at Fosters is like savouring fine wine, make sure you're not in a hurry.





Complimentary Bread & Butter helps to allevite hunger pangs while you wait for your order to be prepared, most dishes are served in about 10 - 20 minutes.

Bread & Butter

There is a good range of beer and wines on the menu. Prices are quite competitive for this area, such as this Beer Hoegaarden which costs SGD $12.

Beer Hoegaarden

Beer Corona

The classic British English Pork Sausages / Bangers And Mash, SGD $18 for 2 perfectly grilled, meaty yet juicy pork sausages. Served on a bed of smooth mashed potatoes, savoury brown onion gravy, and baked beans. Slight spin with the addition of crispy strips of smoky bacon, anything goes well with bacon! Prepared in about 10 minutes, and utterly declicious.

Pork Sausages / Bangers And Mash 01

Pork Sausages / Bangers And Mash 02

Pork Sausages / Bangers And Mash 03

The Herb Roasted Half Chicken is easily among the best roast chicken I've ever had. The meat is well cooked, still moist inside, and pulls away from the bone easily, while the skin is crisp and savoury. Fragrant with the scent of fresh herbs, the dish is complemented with boiled carrots and string beans in a savoury brown gravy, and thick cut English chips. Staff will warn you that this order takes twice as long to prepare, and I waited about 30 minutes for this. Good things come to those who wait!

Herb Roasted Half Chicken 01

Herb Roasted Half Chicken 02

Herb Roasted Half Chicken 03

The Beef Fillet Fantastique (SGD $42) is rightly named. A tender, juicy, thick cut of prime beef middle cut steak, done to your liking, on a bed of crisp fried onions and topped with fresh field button mushrooms. Served with a side of baked potato in a jacket, fresh vegetables of the day like broccoli, carrots, asparagus and a grilled tomato. The meat is perfectly seasoned, and good enough even without any sauce. This signature dish is truly fantastic!

Beef Fillet Fantastique 01

Beef Fillet Fantastique 02

Beef Fillet Fantastique 03

Absolutely loved the perfectly seared, yet still juicy Seared Yorkshire Pork Rack. Excellent doneness, even despite the thickness of the cut. Paired well with sweet apple compote, fresh carrots and string beans, and smooth mashed potato in a savoury brown onion sauce.

Seared Yorkshire Pork Rack 01

Seared Yorkshire Pork Rack 02

Seared Yorkshire Pork Rack 03

The Fish And Chips was the most disappointing dish for me here. Portion size looked more like an appetizer or bar snack, rather than a main course. And while I loved the freshness of the Cod fish, the herbed batter was greasy and limp, and inconsistent in its thickness. Furthermore, they don't use thick cut English chips, but potato wedges, which isn't traditional. Skip this, and go for the beef, pork or chicken instead.

Fish And Chips 01

Fish And Chips 02

Fish And Chips 03

Loved the balanced seasoning of the Cottage Pie, with just the right amount of savoury and salty without leaving you feeling thirsty. Generous portion of minced beef and onions, thick and tightly packed beneath a layer of fluffy mashed potato. Very good.

Cottage Pie 01

Cottage Pie 02

Cottage Pie 03

Cottage Pie 04

Seriously Playing With Food

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 7
Service: 6
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $22 per person.





Visited Slappy Cakes for Valentine's Day dinner 2014. This American born franchise is known for it varied pancake flavours, and letting diners create and cook their own pancakes, bringing a fun and playful element to the dining experience.

Ambience at Slappy Cakes is modern casual, with colours of white, black, wood and yellow complementing each other. The floor space is thoughtfully laid out, offering a good view of the semi open kitchen. Quirky pictures are grouped along the wall, drawing the eye to its focal points.

Service at Slappy Cakes is decent. Staff are friendly, but my experience was slightly marred when they forgot an order. However, they are able to offer advice on how to cook the pancakes, which is essential seeing as diners will have to eat their own creations.

Slappy Cakes offers 5 different flavour pancake batters, and up to 32 varieties of toppings, both sweet and savoury. And because you get to cook your own designs, I find it incredibly fun to dine here. Prices are decent, with each batter costing SGD $8.50, served in a 230 milliliter bottle. This makes approximately 6 mid-sized round pancakes. Slappy Cakes also offers an all-day brunch menu.

Ingredients

With 32 varieties of pancake toppings, there is a lot of different combinations you can try. Pancake toppings are usually diced to make it easier to spread. Or you could simply eat them on its own.

Toppings Brie Cheese, Banana, Bacon

Unlike the pancake toppings, an add-on to a main dish is served whole. I loved the well grilled ham and pork sausage, which go well with either bread or potatoes.

Ham

Sausage Pork And Spatula

The Peanut Butter Batter has a slightly fragrant peanut aroma, and a slight nutty taste. However, it's not too obvious after being cooked through into a Peanut Butter Pancake.

Peanut Butter Batter

Peanut Butter Pancake

The refreshing Lavender Lemonade is infused with fragrant lavender essence.

Lavender Lemonade 01

Lavender Lemonade 02

Make your own designs with pancake batter!

Ring

Chicken

Cooking Pancake

Loved the Mushroom Scramble, which features juicy mushrooms cooked into scrambled eggs, infusing it with an earthy aroma. Complements with perfectly roasted potatoes and toasted bread, though I think it's slightly too much starch for a dish.

Mushroom Scramble 01

Mushroom Scramble 02

2D1N Soju Bang
44 Tanjong Pagar Road

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Authentic Korean Food, But Terrible Ventilation

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Ambience & Setting: 3
Food & Beverage: 7
Service: 6
Value for Money: 6
Spent about SGD $20 per person.


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Among the oldest Korean barbecue restaurants in Singapore, 2D1N Soju Bang is still going strong, offering authentic Korean food at really affordable prices. Notorious for their terrible ambience, 2D1N Soju Bang still manages to pull in the younger crowds, with queues of over an hour during peak periods.

2D1N Soju Bang is famously poorly ventilated. The buffet area upstairs is worst, with smells sticking to your clothes. 2D1N Soju Bang knows that not much can be done, because of its shophouse location, and thus offers Fabreeze at the door. The ala-carte area downstairs is much nicer, and has some wall decorations. 2D1N Soju Bang is showing signs of aging, furniture is wearing down, and the place doesn't look sparkly clean.

Service at 2D1N Soju Bang is decent. There isn't much service at the buffet upstairs, as most of it is self-service, but tables are cleared quickly. The ala-carte area downstairs has some service, but it's rather average and functional, not memorable.

The cheap prices of food at 2D1N Soju Bang is the main draw, with ala-carte costing less than SGD $18 per person, and the buffet costing about SGD $20 ++ per person. Plus, the food is of above average quality; in particular, the meats are well marinated, and the vegetables are fresh. The selection of banchan side dishes is pretty varied. Good, tasty food, but the terrible ambience will make me think twice about visiting again.


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The buffet area upstairs revolves around a good selection of tasty, well marinated meats, and fresh vegetables. But the ventilation is extremely poor, and smells stick to every article of clothing.

BBQ

Food Trays 01

Food Trays 02

Garlic Bacon Fat

The ala-carte area downstairs has slightly better ventilation, as the kitchen is away from the dining area. But the interior shows signs of aging. Faux fur help to cushion the hard wooden benches, and tables are large and spacious.

2D1N Soju Bang Dining Area

2D1N Soju Bang Furniture

2D1N Soju Bang Weird Photoshop

Sake Girl 01

Sake Girl 02

A complimentary bottle of water is provided for every diner. And the Korean Hite Beer is a light, golden pilsner, with slight sweetness and taste of wheat.

Beer Hite And Dasani Water

A varied selection of banchan side dishes is provided with every main dish ordered. These are very well prepared and tasty, but be careful not to fill up on it before your main meal arrives!

Sigeumchi Namul / Boiled Spinach

Beuseus Namul / Boiled Mushrooms

Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage

Kimchi Oi Sobaegi / Kimchi Pickled Cucumber

Gwail Saelleodeu / Fruit Salad

Eomuk Bokkeum / Stir-Fried Fish Cake

Fermented Soy Bean Paste

Watermelon

Sticky White Rice

Gaji Namul / Steamed Eggplant

Gamja Jorim / Braised Potatoes

The Bibimbap (SGD $15) has a generous portion of meat, rice and vegetables. Mix it together with the egg and some sauce for maximum flavour. Healthy and filling.

Bibimbap / Mixed Rice 01

Bibimbap / Mixed Rice 02

The Godeungeo-Gui / Fried Saba Fish (SGD $20 Full / $10 Half) is lovely and fresh, meaty, yet the flesh comes off easily. Partially deboned, the skin the crisp and savoury, while the dipping sauce of soy lends a salty aroma. Very good!

Godeungeo-Gui / Fried Saba Fish 01

Godeungeo-Gui / Fried Saba Fish 02

The Dak-Bulgogi / Marinated Chicken Hot Plate (SGD $12) has tender, juicy, warm chicken meat, that is totally covered in the lovely sweet and spicy marinade. Very good dish, but not the best Dak-Bulgogi / Marinated Chicken Hot Plate I've had.

Dak-Bulgogi / Marinated Chicken Hot Plate 01

Dak-Bulgogi / Marinated Chicken Hot Plate 02

I loved the Kkanpunggi / Spicy Fried Chicken (SGD $25)! Large, generous portion suitable for sharing between 3 - 4 people, the chicken is large and meaty, but still moist. The exterior is savoury and crisp, and the sweet and spicy sauce coats the meat well. Excellent with rice, good on its own!

Kkanpunggi / Spicy Fried Chicken 01

Kkanpunggi / Spicy Fried Chicken 02

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