tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278102962024-03-14T23:39:07.251+08:00coffeedreamescoffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-58136468738386407942009-06-14T21:20:00.012+08:002009-06-14T23:13:43.979+08:00Bak Chang!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nSSc1_FBXn9AGrpGLqPD_mvmZZkTh53tSXlU952VJS89x6tbVcX5MQ5Awm7A0VCp-tYV1e96l7_7RwdKlJkI44n6nxLc1UssAItEgMzrYamISXJaws-5N7tT0jxBgqvZacVorw/s1600-h/P1030558.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347185825850666162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nSSc1_FBXn9AGrpGLqPD_mvmZZkTh53tSXlU952VJS89x6tbVcX5MQ5Awm7A0VCp-tYV1e96l7_7RwdKlJkI44n6nxLc1UssAItEgMzrYamISXJaws-5N7tT0jxBgqvZacVorw/s400/P1030558.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">YES! And that ladies and gentleman, is the bak chang that I MADE! haha, i am so glad i accomplished this mission of mine to learn how to make bak chang this year. YAY! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /></div></span><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Well, to be frank, I didnt fully make it myself la. We went to seek the wisdom of this wise <a href="http://coffeedreames.blogspot.com/2008/09/siamese-style-fried-bi-hun.html">auntie</a>. Yep, LL's aunt is ever willing to impart her knowledge to youngins. We must not let this tradition die! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Anyway, this bak chang version is on the healthy side - less salt, less oil but chockful of <em>liao! </em></span><br /><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347179019380730018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpljaAShsO-qqo6SbI-nbLa6sHA-bhGHqj9izXMOhetGCL3sHmYbDCgBNlKB5IP9MXwGdW5RSahw5RkEKveCTFRaFJuxvaum3jxo7WAlDMCqQEeD2nkv_yDdxCPm6oxcLnOKLww/s400/P1030509.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So here we are the ingredients.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Pork (must get those layered with fat, marinate with salt, pepper, 5 spice chinese powder, light and dark soy sauce), </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Dried oysters (soaked), </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Chestnuts (boil till soft and peel off the skin), </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Mushrooms (Soaked and then braised with salt and pepper), </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Salted egg yolk.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Pulut rice (washed, soaked for a bit then drained),</span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347179022102955858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibv75hKqu7evgmZ9oH2gEDGCR1o09kQNTRVfK4GDN7pPTJg827xpmkhcHbeBXwXTNvYNEfgBSB728_x4IGlcr4-H7Hc7c0zZdjaRhFfGMKh6h0BVsVWVXFDSXDludDR57-uQQUw/s400/P1030512.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br />First work on the rice. Heat up oil, sautee shallots and garlic till fragrant. Add rice and stir fry. Add salt, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce. Adjust the seasoning to desired amount. Some ppl like it darker so just add more dark soy sauce. Put aside.<br /><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347179025019074034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lPrVPnVriGXGhI7-TCHGBW22W2293Ri-R_CHLD3-rI70f4R8_ny5He2kbugbiBAMutVYOlBEWyY-AGS916eYOiU05PNjTfL7vcTVbVWlC-8yxk7L5aBXWv0HlRIYtKAIG4PiMw/s400/P1030515.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Next comes the pork. Heat up some oil, fry up some garlic slices and some minced garlic. When its fragrant, add the pork and cook it till its half done. Put aside. </span></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347179030255795074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdG_Qo2Exo5gyRcNRlGSqpevs6yuW4r6orIwCu9V6Dx9YNLE-J3JhFe9K0LdGxrGZYH_Y5YrXJywh0LFmQJV-o0vIoZcjGeyguOoWxY7l144yzuA2D-IUW3edfZQDWG3P00ZqXQ/s400/P1030523.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Here comes the more complicated part. Bamboo leaves. Blanch them first then wipe clean. Select 2 and arrange them at opposite directions. They don't have to be directly overlapping each other, you can adjust to have them arranged like above so you have more width and length to work with. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347179041192232338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG1EMrlhN3l_GTmTIZvBJiitZ1gaaCAlb3fXJIhu-4SmriWuGpEswGaj8dka7E53cgS_8oPnDRREevJkPDqfDOKxbbo7KdGBauNGzLJ1OA6BdstYbSQTcEozoI8yHYo3vOG7acg/s400/P1030530.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;"> Next, fold like so.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347181551290068210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEO0gcFSrnkZkDtTo2w5h3h6H2KhCZtooXw2NY7n5pVchAxY0Kvr4ZUCPZkVOqVFxbH1ZKKwTHDg11xtOOArE5LvyV66tG80BN9SN3ePT0Yw3kSerAD3ybS062of2IiIUUiP-8A/s400/P1030531.JPG" border="0" />To make a cone shape. Make sure you get this part right and there's no hold at the bottom fold or the contents will spill out during the cooking process. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347181555414732098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1bVqXq4W4ZWkVpvD5zjdrMljuDzCQec3AKm5p7fNuIclDGiQAV7WACIkDrA_8hU1g7ml_7arCYQ94F-4QMUo1hhVehrYnZfFIhUb_3Y5Yul2oDwTpSWm96JLEgNXTDqp4IdbMg/s400/P1030532.JPG" border="0" /><br />Put a tablespoon of rice.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347181559655738594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc0y0_-6fdPt7fawRIwdUJqwYmRjzqWsp8fG4Wr4yn3OerNBabC6l-ItxjPH6n7ZAIRUKbERZFef4MAVvwyZGPCUabE1fP8EZzuFjrbx2Nl3hno9H0qx5GXZdhudfbZ9CAUf_8yg/s400/P1030534.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Fill it in with the yummy ingredients, - mushrooms, pork, chestnut, dried oyster, egg yolk and maybe one more slice of that yummy pork. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347181566837989954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBhQPGOACT3pf6RDh3qKT3aBgEfW91p5aFoZoohtIHfsBX9K6wBi_aDI_BZziepyzIPu_gjKiCwC5_bu79U0NDWmdGXGHJuay3TPlFT_Fk2Zb8S5_k94wQpAOhAoDQhGjzeQtsA/s400/P1030535.JPG" border="0" /> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Top up with more rice, make sure it covers up the ingredients. Press it down well to make sure its all compacted. </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347181570032728482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jjX2L7YaFYZxu2FKEWYP94bVUUPA5u08q-bo80cRw_P7KtlfyJYDSddbeOy8vKGprEPCKbs5e3FG9dKsDum0QJE790uwR0BEE_37FtAUuLuC3ppbJmiDOVZXJwn2NMrVhXTJWQ/s400/P1030536.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Here comes the tough part. Hold the cone properly and shape it like so</span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347182936874167650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uExlWC8m7PyENyaeMKk_wNa8yk3SLzYG0dZF8kCPzV2JlZVZlhsTLMkM1eHlAQycm-WmAPhE7h7IdM796GURwEOSPbBnKCEGMNSDVNLXvszVOe8xQW8Zwb5eLq2h6j7aVYIt0A/s400/P1030537.JPG" border="0" /> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Flip it over while still holding the sides firmly. Fold up the sides of the leaves then twist it like below. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></div></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347182941218466610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUbnT_4K4-D1EFjjXdTUg6iWAfvog5f8LaxjU2aSlcuVyWGM4Nw_xSdTX1PDIcOkUHytsrnE_0tbYpttdcpTlMi252N0N7VBVEz-jlRjS-AlyMCWiagCZ9WmiAySI6WWsxoD4mg/s400/P1030538.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Hmm i think my pics arent too clear. Sorry!<br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347182944238717090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEq7STmFZwP_idYE32TJchklCRmV-oF3T4hzbuSsVKN6KxhfdGUeVnOWA7VXtTacJHNrFRAoimK-aLX62p1r4KwYlDb1h6x4bks9plp0Tw5tz3BNPVn8qNEJddJRf6_lVLQ1NzdQ/s400/P1030541.JPG" border="0" /><br />Then tie it up firmly with the strings. (I think those strings are bamboo fibres)</span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347185818787520146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEancTvVFcN6VppY3j-vXK5275wJmSANXZJGEF5m7CnVS25VAmphZB8Ns6p-RrT-GcmEbjwOYM4HyA4X65pnHtSj1x7GYp73FXx2xsptQuDU-JuWkxtqVX47Zzj05x64aty7mGOw/s400/P1030543.JPG" border="0" /><br />There's our bounty. Before boiling them, check thru to ensure they are all firmly tied and trim the hard stems off the leaves and also for a neater look la. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Boil them in a deep pot for about 1.5 hours. This depends on the size of your chang. The larger ones should take about 2 hours.<br /><br /></span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347185822772189490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPwsaToEvZT2JfruUqDkNQeSafQaXkxDTiijAzyVZ9M66ghfMgsvqgw1beYRKlXYdJD4rhwiAjguLHnIDKPaWtdAJQ0vBfv8jVeMEmNuGZjY5UpMKrFmoOLUPN5_crQI5BjVK-w/s400/P1030557.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Voila! Delicious, mouthwatering Bak Chang... I love the creaminess of the chestnut, the salty egg yold and melt in your mouth pork. Of course not forgetting the sticky rice that has soaked in all the flavours of the ingredients. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Enjoy! I know I did :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-11609561066327254262009-05-25T20:04:00.004+08:002009-05-25T20:30:10.283+08:00Spot the difference!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339736558064782322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_6rJKAUsDYbCPNIbSK5lPIq_dQhPdHoGj_y3WRjFFcCXD3BhLInGlY-RcIYOAEQoCZYrtbr3ai3dz2Gvlppaqxnq_d_3RSWnFNSCr_K12_rDmE62UK6yonqWm892ICTUhmsKug/s400/PADI2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339736546774333202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWHAdXxDRe18FOsCLW5jV3YXoxbTjLzGjL_-L7fpN9OAoo5imkIWDk8JfGo661e1Ry7gismZ19938TIhgeNzaJhzK-unmC0DZpBdxY8R5wKZRx48FmqAGfwkyUQQJ-NB8HhT_Hg/s400/PADI.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-89466324317137487252009-04-27T09:53:00.004+08:002009-04-27T09:55:48.025+08:00Random Thoughts<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I must read more and eat less</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I must read more and watch less TV</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I must exercise more</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I must drink more milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I must learn to cook more dishes </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">On a positive note, i finally got those curtains down and gave them a good wash. That's 3 years of accumulated dust.</span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-948666280317304572009-04-19T23:13:00.008+08:002009-04-20T11:32:31.652+08:00Weekend Makan<span style="font-family:arial;">Kin Kin Restaurant at Cheras</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Famous for its chilli pan mee. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The main restaurant is located at Chow Kit, KL area. We went to the son's restaurant at Cheras. Almost as good but somehow i think you need the shouting, yelling and fighting with the crowd for tables to make the whole eating experience more satisfying. However at Cheras, there are 2 shop lots so there's more space, plus there's air conditioning! The heat has been unbearable lately so Cheras seemed the logical place to go. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p></span></p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326431596615354802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkJIqrBCkz-zDA-Oc6Ai4XJ0nCOGZ-ZvkzgVgLmRTLhNL3nUQ-KUiOIv66QI8C1TX9bP2inEBnqtNAZQljHIqSS1SVNTl9r2dpuMRcStEbqRedu4ZGeFOHMOfuDc0rz6ysTLLlg/s400/P1030344.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">This is one of my makan buddies. The minute our food arrives, we both hover over it like vultures with cameras. And while we're clicking away, the food gets cold. sigh. </span><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326431605907179362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzVBbwjYH21-shb8_8MBskAM9awH9Dfg3gOlE-K44mpiShua6dPXQnzZsMNoZAYJkeA5bc1ScUoQQ2BdCaGlVwZJJFtG59rhyphenhyphen_8KFFtLPCBINgQ_Dg6xCQ9Q3I4yehIshXLPqCQ/s400/P1030348.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Look at that perfectly poached egg! Yummers. The moment you get it, break it quickly and let the yolk run and coat the noodles and minced meat.. oohhh absolutely heavenly!! </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><p><br /><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326431591988887714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKZq0ok2fw1MQxsLRClIY7Q5rmo2WkilGRxNzIuqt-FlRhkQdjULkpM4KQ4ptra3FlsVX9UnzNWlKYFmMNVdBCpMc5FIUdLEZTOJZF5_eR4hEC-sfpLlQCaeNZYINAuib2JZwWA/s400/P1030343.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Add in the secret ingredient. Fried pounded dried chillies with chilli oil. Spoon all this good stuff into your bowl and mix somemore. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326431611484540738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieROlggeVXcuqOgtRYqS38tK8SpVVqzPSckj4OuC4NPrkPJ0e3YYayXRrSkBYRSuCy3eDSP3Hzqc2NHniQ0728kGBkzVZtFQGpBTZT301P5fVCJeA-Sy0YQQy8zIPO5WBUWEPmQw/s400/P1030350.JPG" border="0" /></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Each serving comes with a bowl of hot, clear soup with daun cekur manis. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326431601476982210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoAV0waAJsXkbwrgllXClRQ3NJSC5fc5zfGs8rmPJYcIqz6bDBnxOE_ROCx47qXmpCvBrfp0MZKt0Psh4BuIGQogfN9InoNsHCJejuL2o_shFbXQD2eDJlWceoL-4QmLvzLtYHg/s400/P1030347.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">oh, and lets not forget this bowl of delicious, springy pork balls. yep all 35 of them. haha no, i didn't gorge em all up. shared among 11 of us. mmm</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">HOoray! I've quite fulfilled my cravings after 2.5 weeks in Europe having cold sandwiches. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-9478865219456538492009-04-09T23:10:00.003+08:002009-04-09T23:18:59.407+08:00Intruders in my home!<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">the other day, hubs and i had a very nice lunch at our usual hainanese chicken rice shop. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">we came back to expect to dump ourselves in front of our TV and just laze about. I opened the door and lo and behold. i just stood there speechless, looking at our kitchen counter and going uhhh uhhhh.....</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">then hubs being the hero starting yelling SHOO! SHOO! Boo! (wat a ruckus)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">not 1 but TWO monkeys were in my kitcheeeeeennnn!!! BWAAAAAAAA</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">one was brown and the other white. good grief! the brown fellow was actually analysing my LOCK LOCK containers of dried fruits and nuts.. using his fingers and running thru the containers like he was actually studying which to take! arrggghh and I can remember his horrible tail all curled upwards arrggghhh on my kitchen counter!!! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">they jumped off into the open window with a packet of my brown rice. Ed then started being the hero again and jumped there to continue his booing ruckus. At this point I was actually wondering who was the bigger monkey. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Then the WORSE thing was, he started getting ice cubes from the fridge and hurling them at the monkeys. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">-_-</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I think he got a pretty good kick out of it coz he went HAHA! and all excited and took more ice cubes to throw. The monkey had the cheek to just sit on the fence, eating his nice packet of brown rice and just stare at the bigger monkey throwing ice cubes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">-_- </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">so there, that's my latest update. gotta clean up my kitchen from all those 'hand' prints</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">can't leave my windows open anymore :(</span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-3715221946413030292009-02-08T17:22:00.001+08:002009-02-08T17:31:20.827+08:00AH SOON<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Great name for a restaurant eh? Ah Soon. I have a cousin called Ah Soon too. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This placed was recommended by none other than my food buddy, MY. Go to her if you wanna know some of the best places to fill your tum.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298486082078192018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kOmtYLmUSxuog2jkUHzJA-iZJmpMZWCQX2LnsfRXpG4nPLVexkUoFd5IriDVIhXc90dqtQ19oX2ZW6sPG-p8tFh9P7Sp_bJ-eNrnRyxboXwQELx_fJLD46NyM4IEp73ZltVw/s400/P1020725.JPG" border="0" /><br />Not too far from where we stay, basically if I remember it right, just go along MRR2 all the way from Melawati, past Sri Damansara until you come to Desa Aman. Turn into it and somewhere, somehow you'll find it. Sorree!!! I'm terrible with directions. Call MY, or my hubs if you wanna know exactly how to get there. :P </p><p>yea yea I'm hopeless</p><p></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So what's good here? Ta da! Steam fish again heh heh. We like to eat healthy food :) Its not Teo Chew style. Could be Hokkien style. Anyway, the fish is fresh, sweet and the soup is very flavourful. They serve yau char kwai to throw into the soup! What an excellent way to soak up the soup and enjoy. Its like fish kut teh. :P<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298486070406115666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEUlOWp5WNgSB4hqULzPyMxG9Rf48B4NiT4RGCpgkx5zWRzdeEFTUPbmZUjWTdANdd2gcCLNQIvjaRNJa8tOqsoRH26w5q_5Mpcbr84FzeOf96wka09LwaryfkFWChAbPcBsY/s400/P1020716.JPG" border="0" /></span> <div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298486065720778578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKYADWB_js3LQzucd-WXplnLZxzCkTtH8_iqvBUD9rkodHYe3u6wLdVm7g7wDXUoev06diwZxAIpCH3aETA5L6nq4HxtiEZwfrabraODisT8kiPXJoqOx0WVglz_kD64VLhbS/s400/P1020717.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next is the wild boar curry. WOO. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The meat was tender and cooked just right. How do they do it? Not at all like any of the tough, dry and tasteless wild boar meat that I've tried. Is that 4-angle beans there? yea I think it is. This post was suppose to be up a month ago.<br /><br /><br /></div></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298486076690290994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_yzAaxJpQpcRdoS-UhGXzABd0ITRcTR-W6hak1zx7sveLzYlHmSQk4bKJcqTLxyPl2Vjuv7chnIbAl64pMgnoYMbwSgzZJxuZeZgYhWN_gFQn-jvmvJKVAwwuOyCSvNQlXhr/s400/P1020722.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I was so busy balancing between eating and taking photoz, (trust me its not an easy task) that I forgot to take a photo of one of the dishes. I dunno wat you call this veg but its soft, has a slightly slimy layer on the surface of its leaves yet its crunchy. You can see part of it in the pix above and below. i think its a seasonal veg, recommended by the peeps at the restaurant. You must ask them for their seasonal greens. Apparently they have unique ones here and they're cooked well too.<br /><br />At the bottom is tau fu with minced meat. Not bad too. Pardon the lack of details and descriptions. But be rest assured this is a good place to go eat. So its worth the drive there.<br /><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298486063531609346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvgZz9xot-VdFlLtORdww0Qm7erfAWYl9LiqNnH9TjI6SLtt1bmS9HbGaHPxrTzKdmfqfiJjU-VenGdW9uOT5oGutDFZs3cYOt_R-wrOFowZdQVEI4_eSZTKpTfbYuu1cBANQ/s400/P1020714.JPG" border="0" /></span></div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Biz hours: 11am-6pm so its just open for lunch</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Close on Sundays! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Add: No.122, Desa aman, Batu 11, Jln Sg Buloh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Tel: 6140 3510</span></p><p> </p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-65414472348336531022009-02-04T23:40:00.005+08:002009-02-05T00:07:31.024+08:00What I do when I'm bored<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">1. Listen to soundtracks and guess which movies they're from. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Remember Jurassic Park? The music is incredible - I can just about picture those fantastic scenes when we first see the dinosaurs. Wow. I so wanna watch it again. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I can even guess American Beauty's soundtrack - beat that! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">2. Look for clothes online.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">3. Eat milk and cereal. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">4. water plants? nah...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">5. Select a book to read from the many piles lying around in my house. They are everywhere! Outside the toilet, on the bed, on the bedside table, on the kitchen table.. Arrgghhh and they are either about politicians or on self development or mind power or age-proofing your brains... Urgh, i need to buy more chic lits. My husband's books are growing more than my stack. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">6. Describe my 6-word memoir</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">" Lost my wedding ring to penguins" </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">--> Bet no one else can say that.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">7. Clean my fridge</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">8. Plan things to buy to restock my fridge</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">9. Clean my fridge </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">10. Budget my grocery shopping</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </p><p> </p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-81644316873435224732009-01-06T22:39:00.006+08:002009-01-06T23:05:49.215+08:00yUMmiliCiOUS !<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288192230395861906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQrpOLt_d5Kf6gWRK3xNm7c8_I2xvuk9McsHYyVQDDi0bYcSWWrvg7iAn8KHafMMFUWz1NydSyBaKcMXm2ZEFXEoq2Rs26EZbNtznYwRIkQ3ftx-JbV2wBVZTRDvgBUoZt2sX/s400/P1020689.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Gardenia just launched (or maybe it was some time already but i just discovered it) a new range called Delicia. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This loaf is absolutely </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">HEAVENLY, really Really REALLY GOOD!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">You smell it before you see it. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Well, that's how I found it. Pick up a pack and breathe in deeply. Its healthy. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The sweet and buttery smell of butterscotch will make you salivate! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The bread is wonderfully soft with bits of melted butterscotch in it. mmmMMM</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Only RM4/loaf</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I just discovered this very morning that there's also a choc raisin flavour too! Almost finish half a loaf for brekkie good grief..</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So good you can even eat it on its own! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Grab one today! </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p> </p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-27109208207991429442009-01-02T22:28:00.007+08:002009-01-03T00:41:41.396+08:00Hitting the big 3-0<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I've been in denial mode the whole year since I'm a Dec kid. But now Dec has come and gone and I am now unarguably 30. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">People say things change when you hit 30.. especially for women. Your body goes into automatic mode to grow more white hair, in more obvious spots, have more allergies, put on more weight in more obvious spots, turn drier, more wrinkly, crinkly - oh no more smooth, supple skin despite all the cosmetics you sweep off the counter. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Man. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">But then, I've got a great life partner (who is now busy packing for his 8am paintball session tomorrow), wonderful family, a cosy home of my own, a crazee bunch of friends and a job i enjoy (70% of the time and that should be good right?). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Lots to be thankful for :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">And places to go eat and blog about. Heh. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709340122386322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3lTqRYeAV4a6Ag6To4iBVBxqtxkZT47mNsPm2eBB3DwPh8ipXnllOQODjkvh2Azuoh6b2zYF9O7l-Mbs4fmbNNDptuB_QM1b5PYj7wTZ1iMPPyXIV8xIXkaXORjfgHh09EXG/s400/P1020664.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Have you been to <a href="http://www.neroteca.com/">Neroteca</a>? Its an Italian restaurant tucked in Lorong Ceylon, KL. This is my 2nd time here and they serve delicious pastas. Affordably priced too, except for their specialities like roast suckling pig. Go for that only if you're willing to splurge :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709328480897122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUSfOLgVsetXsZYdrSRSNB0inQ5jJ2xkVIBI5N0A70rwtztwZ0CDmx1AAKCyBETKnJdBmzfgFJ7xy57wzgkrjzuBIFyp_4zo7aGIJyQTe1cJrudXI2OazqgCf22pGT-eD59-F/s400/P1020655.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Sorry my pics arent that good, its got a pretty dark ambience. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">-_- </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Ok TIME OUT. My ridiculous husband is testing out his paintball gear at 12am. Knee guards, chiplak army pants and his 2nd hand face mask that makes him look like Darth Vader. Good GRIEF. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Sigh.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709330451779618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLd83IVFFW9xHpFIyBaD1v-L8M0xoklF_-qgWg3iO_H8w7UcDJrLSkEk3x0iXUmVzY7iExkgKGbErrQfQ8wDK9H77lRGhEWZ7klN4KmupUpAgAfY4NpvkDG_OPfDM6BoaQ6Bu3/s400/P1020659.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286709355947736802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15tAUqEi6ret1OAtBtoWJNgc8rTBqz324VILTWerSDDkeIcolA9T1cFoLmi_jC1L7-cHSPA8cdqK5jsKBPtRgJCpBdQWRyxfM3E8TJK5WDBhDNXsU-6TqZ2SYCf71usSKdwIF/s400/P1020669.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This is the appetizer I ordered. Prosciutto e Melone (fresh parma ham and melon) RM 34. Absolutely delicious. Love the saltiness and hammie taste of prosciutto with the cold, sweet and refreshing melons. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For mains, I had Parmigianna eggplant with ham and smoked cheese RM22. This was ok. Perhaps because I wasnt very hungry and there was a wee bit too much of mozarella and too little eggplant. A little overpowering for me tastebuds. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286734100705057570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhize4TbFP_fGUhcz_zQXYAZyILxO6XntZ3wk_eCguZb7rUQEZp1nA-sR6Pe40bslUYkzuFVLvUpagm09veFVjXePcfIiGL4HyZGWEwQ3sBhFwY2wky9b8zPzbR-jq_uYw-nUgv/s400/P1020676.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Hubs ordered Tagliatelle Funghi e Prosciutto, ham and mushrooms RM22. Large portion and VERY GOOD. Love the cream base and mushrooms. Tops for me! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286734113695371378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWyK4EsYOc5td0fNqPO5IFUIhpQgNXu3Robn_XS9euFKL2AJyYs3EyE53eRd18287QdKy4SMLe-Sc7gu0Q5zqTQPX556W6-jJmoiCsxWi5lPIm_-MElUWgGyUUrTVbsFdYs3C/s400/P1020671.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So far from my 1st and 2nd visits, their pastas with ham were very good. Try those if you love the taste of porky ham.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">To wash it all down, we had a refreshing scoop of strawberry gelato. It was smooth with bits of berries, love the natural strawberry taste. RM6/scoop.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286734147135276514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidayW3S6r8CmXOeZgUq1nrvmaUQh8eE-3pB41CL0ig4G47djlEfc7bDEOAN2Xbw6Bm9xcM3peuccnujEL6DVi1F1WUlDVfo8LEYG-ICFf8eEobz2ynlyJ1PAYrdAaH9V8C15ZJ/s400/P1020685.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286734145420148450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AbLO9V5sgxaeO9pjtHjKP92XHOQVcH6aijcaMG4j-S7pHsEPRXNdk-u4MrVy-j3_wyBLGGr8r9340OY7tNcigGDRjHzicv8vp6jiAZwGiRiuEgtjPHQx2V2CAgDu3CmLwpH5/s400/P1020686.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I'll definitely dine in this place again whenever I have the craving for a really good bowl of comforting, creamy pasta. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Important note: Make bookings in advance to avoid disappointments especially for dinner on weekends. Seats are limited.</span></p><p> </p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-87738355844410114902009-01-01T15:24:00.008+08:002009-01-02T22:23:15.670+08:00Hello 2009!!<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">It has been AGES since i last posted!! Its been a crazy few months, busy with work, church activities, having fun hahah! All in all, 2008 was a great year. I dont think I had like life changing moments but it was rather made up of a lot of small, fun, great moments all mixed up together.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Let's see... i had my first go at Karaoke! phhooeeett! And then I went again! Never thought I'd enjoy karaoke but if you're with a crazee crowd, its really fun! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I didnt travel much this year as compared to previous years, gotta cut down on all these luxuries. Yessirree. Sigh, there goes my big plans for a holiday in New Zealand.. maybe in 2 years time.. hopefully.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I didnt cook as much as I wanted to. Hmm the cooking bug seems to have left me. Sigh. I better get my cooking buddy MY and plan wat we intend to try out for year 2009 or else I will just get plain lazy.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I made a lot of good frens this year. You learn a lot from different people. And they really make you grow as a person.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I learnt how to make <a href="http://coffeedreames.blogspot.com/2008/09/mooncakes.html">mooncakes</a>!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Anyhoo, the whole reason for this post was actually to blog about my latest recipe. MY and I couldnt resist making this classy dessert/starter (don't know which) for a fren's christmas do. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286231231570248322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmc9IlDqmjDTF8k3eTWZ5PkXYoA7fS2tgN1rRh0HyN-hNaKQDG7OtpEQn3DtUlSWuHiqNc7y7RG1vWWcywHzH0zZXNnWpdpDG8YqiIGGqa8h_3RlmkDNZTBbWp4W9fE7fvqA_/s400/P1020617.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Our very own Christmas Cheese Log!! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Bring it to any potluck and you'll receive plenty of praises, plus its super easy to make! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286231243557023154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdODsa_mmiqM3CroYBe_Ww8qt-TDAFhLJUe81KL_jFl9vyvRCq-AlSzsWffVXmPHAT4VOLHrsaDzwaVhDM3KAYn_fe8MTzfC0v94ysO8EZErEra29BtOvibs8zO_Dom-PwIJPt/s400/P1020618.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Lookit all those yummy nuts...mm Hmmm! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">What you'll need is just - 1 block of Philadephia cream cheese, any nuts and dried fruits of your choice. We used dried pineapples (they are delish! you absolutely MUST try them), pistachios and dried apricots. Another version was with almond flakes sans the pistachios. The first definitely tasted better because of the pistachios but the latter was not bad too. You can try with walnuts, or more luxurious nuts like macadamia, brazil nuts .... i love NUTS!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So, just leave the cream cheese out to soften a bit. Chop up all the dried fruits. Toast the nuts for a wee bit in the oven then chop them up too. Mixed the dried fruits into the cream cheese and stir them up. Plonk the cream cheese onto a piece of aluminium foil and start sprinkling the chopped nuts all over. Use the foil to roll the cream cheese into the shape of a log. Press in all the nuts, sprinkle more and repeat till your log is bursting with those nuts. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The pistachios really make the logs look beautiful with their shades of beige, brown and green. </span></p><p></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286231250753619986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyAIMzuCJ_hNK3U3q93fenqcDrBPoR-QAg1pC_DtLv5SJ3c_fOHPa1-HvfsVtE7kEiFw4NFLo-KSABU6n0n3DRT5lA6SKuZAJWrMZJL9QrVO5u6IpUj-smsWtW0hMs6w7Xo1r/s400/P1020634.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Serve with some crackers and enjoy the praises!</span></p><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-41233046596605209562008-11-01T15:38:00.011+08:002008-11-02T01:44:59.712+08:00Hainanese Chicky Rice, Tmn Melawati<div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263598238656005442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFm_u96c6IySIjj1CYtellKfYmpm1cOMUy7-jq4OE0mKJbP7vRUMAf9dnwNpgZ7a_iZXMZ_dQgon6POk8_E6QCnQn2ChTGsoXcTcToXnGQVgtOADaC3x2fLJFqEUz29GijcmUd/s400/P1020347.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> Above portion is slightly more than 1/2 a chicken, RM18<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Lookit that chicken, so beautifully roasted, the flesh is tender, juicy and dripping with flavour. The skin is super 'hiong' and all the fat has melted off from it so you don't have the gross fatty bits. Served with a light sauce and cucumber slices, this dish is just perfect!</span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263598247018555810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHC5lzQPz7Z0yS41KNLBK85xVtdfoThosu8tnVtEXONMcnARlwEHpoftJ751nKNrHAQMuOdIKIJeiz4RZZkSj4hKPoQj8AHlNE3DIgoMm82xUMB_h8-82CvgQFbWp-UhKjnSNa/s400/P1020349.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The 'yellow rice' as we call it, is cooked with the drippings from the roasted chicken. You can imagine how delicious and fragrant it is. Doesnt the rice look so nice and fluffy too? I love pics that are able to show the details well :)<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKS9_6JdfOoJL9wUIrf3scIEv-rjAznkki0xcLQscvGm3ctBjl4qPmUxOehDMJPQILua-c7bpAUS_a2bK3VZ6LjIhYyKXqYuPQ-XSxGh8tQwwqXSyLpN6okmR1VtVNuE8z-qrk/s1600-h/P1020351.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263598230415873954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKS9_6JdfOoJL9wUIrf3scIEv-rjAznkki0xcLQscvGm3ctBjl4qPmUxOehDMJPQILua-c7bpAUS_a2bK3VZ6LjIhYyKXqYuPQ-XSxGh8tQwwqXSyLpN6okmR1VtVNuE8z-qrk/s400/P1020351.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br />This shop also serves various side dishes like taugeh, tauhu and green veg. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Good food that's affordably priced with friendly service every time! My parents love the food here too, mum says it serves one of the best roast chicken she's ever tasted! </span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Located at the food square in Taman Melawati town centre. Opens everyday except Thursday. The chicky runs out fast, problie till 2.30 to 3pm only so head there early for your lunch! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">For more reviews and detailed directions:</span><br /><a href="http://h2h-ck.blogspot.com/2008/07/hainanese-chicken-rice-tmn-melawati.html"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Heart2 Heart</span></a><br /><a href="http://feichai.blogspot.com/2008/04/halal-hainanese-chicken-rice-secret.html"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Past, Present, Future</span></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-34325622842086723922008-10-19T21:05:00.007+08:002008-10-19T21:46:38.698+08:00Soba Buckwheat Noodles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AiBLrih0PNwEGNZmIAWOb-R7LatEOta6Sim_IlYxYCc68d8SFcR8xDJLg0Hf609aanU-0_j7qRtSp3qpxMfFAxBMtY3TETXVUSy8jRAoKZ65IozPvnxagAdoCfrTabTVWjs9/s1600-h/P1020291.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258851043004690338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AiBLrih0PNwEGNZmIAWOb-R7LatEOta6Sim_IlYxYCc68d8SFcR8xDJLg0Hf609aanU-0_j7qRtSp3qpxMfFAxBMtY3TETXVUSy8jRAoKZ65IozPvnxagAdoCfrTabTVWjs9/s400/P1020291.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I love the earthy colour of soba. Made from buckwheat flour, its a healthy alternative to normal noodles. Contrary to its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat! According to Wikipedia, the name buckwheat or beechwheat comes from its triangular seeds which resemble the seeds of the beech nut and the fact that it is used very much like wheat.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I roughly know buckwheat has plenty of healthy benefits. A quick research proved this. Several interesting links </span><a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The World's Healthiest Foods</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">, <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3279591.stm">BBC News</a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I couldnt resist buying a pack of organic soba made from buckwheat when I was at Cold Storage. It looked sooo healthy, and I felt immediately healthier after buying it. Ha. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258855382776405266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEIRGeI6W9XWc7OlXMHyZ0BqPscYZbH4lku5piMHG-BhCkt-HrVHXyPUBE_IiSjoydyLNqIKAvTgOBOoKTWLMiJCGHHdriHYU1fMMGnFzjrMuO69o1MPiWnR8SeDK70WEskzP/s400/P1020289.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I've eaten cold soba and soba in hot soups at japanese restaurants but havent tried it dry. So I'm breaking the rules (or so I think la). </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Anyhoo, I threw together a simple dish and was plenty pleased with the results. Must be some inner talent. Finally!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Shredded some carrots finely, chopped up some garlic and sliced up some leek, celery and some cabbage into thin strips. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Everything cut and ready, I cooked the soba first according to instructions. Lo and behold that was when I realised hey! this is from China!! Good grief, anyway it isnt white in colour so it shouldnt need to have melamime. But my mind started to imagine stuff and the noodles started to look like strips of cardboard or wood shavings pressed together. HEEELLPP!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">oh what the heck. My stomach is growling and I already cut up everything. If its cardboard or wood, it should be pretty neutral to my system so let's continue. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Saute the garlic then add in the leek and celery. Cook till fragrant and slightly soft. Add the carrots and cabbage. Cover and let it cook for a bit. Onwards to the soba, cook it just like pasta, in salted boiling water for about 5-8 mins or until soft. Drain, rinse in cold water then put it into the wok with the veggies and mix em up well. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Add salt to taste and some organic mushroom powder if you have some. Tadah! I love the texture and the taste of the buckwheat soba. Really, you don't need to load it with too many ingredients, just simple veggies to subtly enhance its already distinctive taste. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Go over to Simply Recipes or 101 Cookbooks for more simple recipes on buckwheat soba noodles. Enjoy!</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258851050226867954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa7CzuK8JlFbjAMRXv11i0IulEZTPgy1yDiSuarLQt1WWA0TO8KsGTsSzvXrnBEdf-PGKCdcmvz96ehoOB0F_RZ5o1saqpVhaSOpRwRJfKA7neHBJ9IFGmvyCbLVVIZwHJ3pH/s400/P1020292.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-90782692389127307622008-10-19T17:03:00.009+08:002008-10-19T17:48:58.889+08:00Bellaroma Cafe, Damansara Perdana<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Another Saturday, and the hunt for good food is on! I've been having cravings for good Italian food for too long. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Throughout weekdays, I mentally make plans to cook during the weekend. Must eat healthy. Must not spend on extravagant food outside. Must explore more recipes. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Sat morning - off to the market, buying all sorts of stuff that (I think) I need. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Sat afternoon - sleepy... need rest. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Sat evening - Hey! let's go out and call so and so! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I dont know how Hubs bears with me. I know I would strangle myself. </span><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Anyhoo, so yea, I didnt cook and we ended up in </span><a href="http://www.bellaroma.com.my/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Bellaroma</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">. Check out their website. Menu and prices are listed. </span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258790902265280690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaxTzsETRQY4o8Y_u_za_bnvDpfQglR4rGkRENi0IfIyWGngbCkQhFbTdawud4qxrGm2iXhOKI_r_Tj58rWJ4O8kojSVMaTxSYZxNPI5Py-QnNgJRTrkoskWOxqU9RoRy4nRH/s400/P1020272.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">As neither of us dined here before, we decided to order Chef recommendations. First up. Appetizers.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Italian Crostini with spinach and ricotta. Topped with Parmesan. Pretty good.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">But I can never get over how much we have to pay for just 4 mini slices of bread. Not at Bellaroma in particular but in almost all Italian restaurants. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258790908314036434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ_FwnHmaWXdksV83tkuyPonW6YREmMYpimtPYpEjuNsdgOjBX-y3wDLjt9yfQFh90yNUPEkrWmRzbM1rimJBAVQyrrZ_p5FdHbI5hvOH9KQQ1qkLidBWI23oX-qmTHImBicn/s400/P1020288.JPG" border="0" /> <p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Next, the Mediterranean pizza. Roasted capsicums, olives and feta cheese. Tasty and I love their pizza dough! (sorry for the dark pictures, lighting wasnt good and the only functions I know are whether to have the flash on or off :P)</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258796397721083410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj160ck8tDzFyVU_XV-WmiN00-xPHlDnydBh8tIe-dhp2r5VyPpgCKju6FEBx2NfqnL8c9dt-NQqgaY10pD_W8W_kFHtY3aXgVFZMnEkrF0ImVgDL2rAgiAEmCT3FHsoWnvwVFb/s400/P1020277.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">We also had the Lamb Pizza which came with generous, succulent pieces of lamb, all nice and juicy with crumblings of feta cheese. I would have preferred more rosemary though to cut through the general saltiness of the toppings. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The mushroom and blue cheese pizza was also delicious. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258796395431960082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOArUm0y8s91WCIuNff5MOTp-KwNJ7P-nj0TPWHwIXKKzyF2koXDB4DwIuhmvC1fd_eXT-QVELNaA076Oeru3bEgiHZXVmFdYJxA8zfK_toWjEMH7kDahGcyN9QqFDexs-qWg/s400/P1020285.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Yes and yet another pizza we tried was the Mafia. This was also savoury and delicious. Beef sausage, olives, onions and quail eggs. How can that combination not make your mouth water? </span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I think what I like best in Bellaroma is the refreshing combination of ingredients used as pizza toppings. They are like a breath of fresh air and everything just reads off deliciously from the menu. You picture it in your mind while ordering and wait for it patiently. They don't disappoint. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The pizzas stole the limelight, the pastas dimmed in comparison. They were ok but I think pretty standard. We badly wanted to try the pot roasted let of lamb pasta unfortunately it sold out. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Hop over there for good pizzas at affordable prices. </span></p><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-12293499964473916232008-10-13T20:49:00.003+08:002008-10-14T09:00:13.299+08:00Corn & Wintermelon Soup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4nqgvRAAxBhwCcgcRmJkU8kOa4EIi0jx2kefP5snrE4AaOP_UMmK-UpyM9qbjhLUNYRFefz75FkdAkvKwLOGgmWoMThvgOv3yxyon37oL_YZUQn_58xEOGsR37DZGQOx1nCR/s1600-h/P1020263.JPG"></a><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I've been cooking almost everyday last week. MY and I were on a 'diet feast!' Talk about oxymorons... </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><br />I'll post the whole diet programme one day when we go thru it again coz Hubs took the camera while he was away so I couldnt snap any pics of all my lovely meals :( Boo.<br /><br />The diet programme allows us to have limitless amounts of vegetable soup to help us through. So we cracked our brains to come up with different types of soups so we wouldnt get bored. Plus its best to work with different vegetables so we don't miss out on a balanced meal.<br /><br />The soups were the hilight of our grey gloomy days - Nothing beats slurping a hearty, hot bowl of soup when the main meals of the day were just cold fruits or banana & milk.. Man, after this diet, you'll realise how much we rely on food to keep us happy.<br /><br />Anyway, 2 keeper soups from our brainstorming. </span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">1. <strong>Corn & Wintermelon Soup.</strong> (I'll post the next one soon)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256806030066930290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4nqgvRAAxBhwCcgcRmJkU8kOa4EIi0jx2kefP5snrE4AaOP_UMmK-UpyM9qbjhLUNYRFefz75FkdAkvKwLOGgmWoMThvgOv3yxyon37oL_YZUQn_58xEOGsR37DZGQOx1nCR/s400/P1020263.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Beautiful isnt it?<br />Aren't soups just the best? basically you don't really need to measure your ingredients. So for lazy people, this is great! You can just about dump anything in. You can't go wrong as long as you have the basic ingredients - tomatoes, carrots, onions. Yesiree.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br />So anyway, this is what I put into this soup- Carrots, tomatoes, onions, garlic, corn, wintermelon, red dates AND my secret mushroom powder and some onion salt. heh heh not so secret anymore. (you can get mushroom powder from organic shops). Of course, don't forget to season with the usual normal salt and pepper.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256806030770716322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0xm_LHUfdD6dDJ6RoJXGaBj4kqcD5Gin-uS_haR0Hv6ExyGtjQqvigR88OM3T4aEnZz1FNB5OENXpkagZso-NDgrce8HWOkKUt_NIJ7FaaWIqeYcGsaWZ01xM2MTkfVyPppW/s400/P1020255.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><em>Boil boil boil</em></p><p>I've never cooked with wintermelon before this. Some people say to remove the skin, some people say not too. So anyway, because I dont trust the growers and didnt want to clog up my body with pesticides, I removed the skin. Of course remove the seeds to la. </p>I like to chop up my ingredients into big irregular chunks. Makes the soup look more homecooked and there's more 'solids' to bite into.<br /><br />What's your favourite soup? :) Do share!</span><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></em><br /></span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-35389743935888036042008-09-20T08:55:00.015+08:002008-09-21T13:41:11.030+08:00Mooncakes!<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>"Once you've tried HOMEMADE mooncakes, you'll never be able to swallow another commercially made one". </em></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">My friend MY went on about this every 5 minutes or so and I'll say, I've never known anyone so passionate about homemade mooncakes.. ever.. no siree. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So that's when we started to plan our mooncake making party. 8 gals with a do or die mission. (plus poor hubs as by default he had to be in, the party was at my place) </span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248119325018116354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidG014XxijYpNRFmWwWPPUUYsFddvbUuPjt2Z-yAmnEeAFOyH-lQRaU_FDwCnBVMTQqVTiwXjUK3L0AxCxisZzUlssPMVJ_5c_mVNKsYYPdeZvRigcME3hpDUTNebixb6pormz/s400/P1010904.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Mooncakes - the ultimate killer diet formula - its all about oil, carbo and sugar<br /><br /></em></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247913647229121314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidH7tR5NUC9gypI_o0xHkytFhpENeHAO1U8tFQwm6ME1D_P6-rBu7VNlEn5FjjSl0ddBqDZVpWlxgmlMSM2lpa0mNdVcXNgiBxXKtWp-RLgJs9SIc16k0m3SqAzsFM7fcf2rmE/s400/P1010928.JPG" border="0" /></em></span> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Mooncake moulds. I like squishing the cake out from these moulds and seeing the pretty designs on em.<br /><br /></em></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248120981110063698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhhI4hsIAXIZLgruitqdgHQ6WWfySuDerXzMZ27dzrXGGPFpEfuB6h7iLXWptzmTtbCc1_VFkymrsUluFQFvAQ9usFBY3-G3j4X9pTfRfW5K7GG9uj4s6IZKtj8gs0wt_lN1iH/s400/P1010914.JPG" border="0" /></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Masterchefs plus an inquisitive sous chef. </em></span></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>That's us in the beginning. At this point, everyone was still enthusiastic and full of hope - har har<br /><br /></em></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh1DPh1jeRYUtgTM8S3pNfN3o8ANCC_bUgfk4lIljvikbOjpYKJfWDtSHlpCKRCZiPu6gu1VcZtRInGl4XW0Zq7Wux9JhVDhEnihV5x3QBJHitZWkpA5dLxkKwETmdWCNgcpz/s1600-h/P1010917.JPG"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248117415997069298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqH044gaLZRUbdSAMBbJJFNwX_EVKaxVPI61ugI1K2eUiyw49s5MNJ3VOYWqAwbzCQH_44VEFC7Pdx0W2x9wXhMg8vWhto6vxQaPV2GsXYztYl038rr5LoKEWta_Ozhsaxmb0E/s400/P1010912.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">That's the chocolate mooncake skin dough. I'll just post the recipe for the normal Lotus skin. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Mooncake skin: </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">1 cup golden syrup</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">1/3 cup oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">3/4 tsp alkaline water</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp soda bicarbonate</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">350g cake flour</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Combine the first 4 items in a mixing bowl. Set aside for 1 hour or more. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Slowly stir in the flour, mix into a dough and set aside for another 4-5 hours. Leaving it overnight would be good too as the dough would be more 'flexible' and easier to work with. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Note: the last part of mixing in the flour is pretty tough. Get a sturdy wooden spoon and a guy with muscles</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now for the lotus paste filling</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Mooncake filling:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">600g lotus seeds</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">1/2 tbsp alkaline water</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">400-425g castor sugar (use less if you feel guilty)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">2 cups groundnut oil (use Knife brand)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">60g maltose</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">60g melon seeds (lightly toasted)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">A LOT OF PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE (i'm serious here)</span> </p><p>- <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Boil lotus seeds in water with the alkaline water. Test to see if skins can be removed easily. This should take about roughly 20 mins. Wash and remove the skins immediately. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Note: This part is really tedious. Ensure you have a good supply of friends who have no idea what you're gettin 'em into </span></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247913642032674914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Aamuikuteh1QkqWYReHcoq4xNNLNd4u1gw1SxHIiUs5OpDbQKw5nB3tUZ3_ApB5lqh9v3l3URhyphenhyphenWXMe4lcLFnwqcYnuKXBUtCcC5JZ29o5oxB3Wj0n2BaGFaVDHoeggK-AoH/s400/P1010939.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> Happy innocent folks. So unaware of the tortorous hours ahead</em></span><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248334118603771858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiPdPVM65lLqxnhALWQY7Jugq5IOYEQdgWwDTtMyL0oPKd4tUjhmw90d_YE0L1q8EDrXuQ_NMnxN0NL2Ffz0bVrdlfXFL1HPiL21Ld4wd1Ag4XxulFU1v4XQTe7DDtkIpR2nQ/s400/P1010921.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> Peel peel peel until your skin gets all wrinkly like a prune. </em></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Note: If you don't peel em well, the blackish skin parts will make your paste look hideous and taste bitter. So PEEL! </span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Steam the lous seeds till soft</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Cool and blend them up until they become a smooth, thick liquid. Add a little bit of water if necessary but don't add too much. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- In a cooking pot, put 1 cup of oil and half of the sugar needed. Cook the sugar till golden brown then add the blended lotus. Continue cooking at moderate heat. When all the oil has been soaked up, slowly add in the remaining oil and sugar. Add in the maltose.<br />Note: You have to keep stirring thoughout the entire cooking process or the paste may burn. I couldnt even stir for more than several minutes coz the paste was so darn heavy! </span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247913628778347538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80OxEO5yFyyFLIZyB13Gifh1ygzNQHz01tIYtMFnAKtZc-90OtFepMV29DdhZn23QEcsexaMhhWmgdZtFBzuEgSWUGUOD857OuCf_5Ko7AiLyBnFnPU73yXeZk3uhYD_8InPs/s400/P1010948.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- When the paste is thick and no longer sticks to the pan (like above) its almost ready. Test with a knife. Cut the paste and if it doesnt stick to the knife then its done. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Note: Be alert at this point. Overcooking it would spoil the whole thing as the oil would then start to come out. We learnt this the hard way - some of our batches didnt turn out due to overcooking.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Remove and cool. If possible, leaving it to cool overnight would be best. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247913626188737058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBUTa-_XhcqCIjLdhk5TMpDiSCYAPynuCXdF2jIABkH5Dq7yh9Dh7Xmni4wVjRbI4s2-KcyhiOQ8LfDMFtrrw5YfClqBZNjmx16YBkc7AcjNSZxuxp9DMloYVCFUB3GJ619Cd/s400/P1010949.JPG" border="0" />Add salted eggs yolk if you like em. Wow, don't they look like some sort of alien eggs? Steam em first. </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247904298654854114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpBV0seLpxNKDwjU6XqF4asTwJaO3HbjZzAGaI1A8Fp9XhOvusRD2Ih90Qdso72xW8215ZLjq3y4r1jhjSgCzPCeGXEE-MN1dDC6xbsFD1DbkvDCR1hW6-hFAnGNfpZJTpCuZ/s400/P1010978.JPG" border="0" /><br />Ok here's the done paste, with the lightly toasted melon seeds<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now start making the cake! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Divide the mooncake skin dough into 40g balls and the lotus filling paste into 120g (if u intend to add the egg yolks) or 150g (without the egg yolks)</span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247908870730155154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJ7T6kTatB-YyNMtFSS7t4PPLkCb3RkjEAE8jzkOoM4k9pCfT23S7FtRZGt8aoJ3s2frqm1bjVk1hyphenhyphenhhddtnLRn-9DUYCSTUCFLSw4pxowQMCign4SAZ5Rkxfx4hExbZdstu6/s400/P1010952.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- You see the skin in the background? Roll it out thinly. In the front is the lotus paste filling. Flatten it slightly and put the egg yolk in the middle.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6BpToYfX8WiLdjFNpzH40p-1TibtEyWkZVehrIz-CRY92dTlXkPvoqd2da0MeoGvp8a47ddhDWr9dSgqadEK8h4T1kAYnnfloPXOZxH4mIQzL3eD1P7L0dVcR8czh6ppehrH/s1600-h/P1010954.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247908874195047586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6BpToYfX8WiLdjFNpzH40p-1TibtEyWkZVehrIz-CRY92dTlXkPvoqd2da0MeoGvp8a47ddhDWr9dSgqadEK8h4T1kAYnnfloPXOZxH4mIQzL3eD1P7L0dVcR8czh6ppehrH/s400/P1010954.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Roll the lotus paste into a ball then wrap the skin around it. Do it carefully to avoid tearing. Try to get the skin around as evenly as possible. </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p><br /></p><p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eFqWsYDRhuJH0cOWT6L3cUit-acBT2rOihaBo0nuly8QsZH42u0_Xnbmjp-iQL7FiCfUyUQkFEk8NPS_KXZ5nonc8ynS9UeooEVLkaEoJsIf26Qxwn4l2kSLhIQQdqSKqKFs/s1600-h/P1010957.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247908881031118818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eFqWsYDRhuJH0cOWT6L3cUit-acBT2rOihaBo0nuly8QsZH42u0_Xnbmjp-iQL7FiCfUyUQkFEk8NPS_KXZ5nonc8ynS9UeooEVLkaEoJsIf26Qxwn4l2kSLhIQQdqSKqKFs/s400/P1010957.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> - Next, grease the mooncake mould well. Press the mooncake ball into the mould carefully. even out the surface. </span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><p><br /></p><p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1KG9GRWb2Ka2nVnyv6B7VW4XSXu6RZQaorK6NFdYYofL-FvC6bAgKlRzlk_DOsXoavkIvRDLmzhAP_TrRICu-uwJ3opi0PNiUcMv3lQvl9dPRhTWNnDfXxNe0MsnVCcEA7wu/s1600-h/P1010965.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247908883432055778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1KG9GRWb2Ka2nVnyv6B7VW4XSXu6RZQaorK6NFdYYofL-FvC6bAgKlRzlk_DOsXoavkIvRDLmzhAP_TrRICu-uwJ3opi0PNiUcMv3lQvl9dPRhTWNnDfXxNe0MsnVCcEA7wu/s400/P1010965.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">- Press it out and </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247904307958332498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7Kzs-ZDVylVunLP-xK5EUKTaG0CjL6XYJQHLXQAVz1x7RnWuudlmj3K-qa19nn15iHCygDTpBFyFD6_Lq4SWjT3s8H6zRBhSBEZplvDiad4Ky7ZDLptAUTPn-uBcMmgH_kut/s400/P1010972.JPG" border="0" />Voila! Mooncakes! Beautiful ya? Almost fit to be sold. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSZ66qwfa1pKCfx3Whlk2n5v32w4BxH-4TtkZnTnIOOMGPor88MZTq6mGdU8kCxPCsKwke-9i-SZKKxU8CDjqc-W9sNvnwCLI6ZoJpx2luJC4Uz-62FU_3wMiBbKTgqMIYMxz/s1600-h/P1010976.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247904303933723858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSZ66qwfa1pKCfx3Whlk2n5v32w4BxH-4TtkZnTnIOOMGPor88MZTq6mGdU8kCxPCsKwke-9i-SZKKxU8CDjqc-W9sNvnwCLI6ZoJpx2luJC4Uz-62FU_3wMiBbKTgqMIYMxz/s400/P1010976.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> If you have extra mooncake skin, knock yourself out by making weird creatures only you know what they are. I'm guessing the above is a cross between a pig and a mouse. S what is it? </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Anyway, bake the mooncakes in the oven at 180 deg C. for 10 mins. Take out and glaze them with egg glaze</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Egg glaze = 1 egg yolk,1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Leave to cool for 10 mins and then pop them back into the oven to bake for another 10 mins. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247904292281276610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOB0XIW6wJbaVfTIZ7E9CiB0lSoBOTnOyWeSOirOsgi9MxyPC1MYwIOwpTdlBanNSyoBpBk0hNh_Mo5MYpbmYiVmBQtqZA637_SK2Fmk7tjbzGm3nBgvdlxdl4MBf_b0z_l4y7/s400/P1010980.JPG" border="0" />And there you have it! HOMEMADE Mooncakes and a lost pig/mouse with a birthmark </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p> </p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-70823944871775591482008-09-01T14:42:00.010+08:002008-09-03T08:27:45.232+08:00Siamese Style Fried Bi Hun<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Hello hello all! Sorry i've not been blogging for more than a month! Not that I havent been cooking but time just really flies and every morning when i wake up, its a blur till the time i get back from work. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Thank god for the long merdeka weekend, though I have to keep reminding myself that yesterday was Merdeka day. Celebrations this year are significantly watered down. I used to see plenty of cars flying the Malaysian flag proudly. Some would even madly clutter the top of their cars with mini flags or wrap their bonnet with the <em>Jalur Gemilang</em>. This year.. hmm. Its sad but then again, I don't feel very happy with the state of things in our country. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">BUT I almost shed tears of joy with the results of the recent by-election. Ha! These coming 2 weeks should be <em>reaaallllyy</em> interesting eh? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So! today I have something really exciting to blog about! Woo hoo. A couple of us went over to one of my cell member's house for a cooking lesson! Not by her, she only knows how to eat (haha sorry LL) but from her gracious aunt! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Mum and dad, try this! </span><br /><br /><u><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Siamese Style Fried Bihun (rice vermicelli)</span></u><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240944365373950130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9yfJ7UujrQfzW5AsIGQepHCGP57vU1zzBTKuQ5W2xZ9KY4uILAlOzBur9o7CNr1isG6l1-g4-wTSg-M_QbjqSjDIAtxIXZnw0ls7C85JF8znTgBx4PkqyY3QupaBpe9nvfhT/s400/P1010842.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">(A)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Tauchu</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Apple cider vinegar</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Water</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">(B)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Heh Bi (dried prawns) smashed and pounded</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Shallots (sliced)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Garlic (finely chopped)</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">(C)</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Shallots (thinly sliced)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Garlic (finely chopped)<br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Taukua (deep fried first and sliced into small pieces) </span></div></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Bihun (Soaked but not for too long to avoid the bihun getting too soft. LL's aunt recommended the Golden Dragon brand )</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Soy sauce<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Garnishing:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Fried Shallots</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Ku Chai</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Dried red chilli flakes (LL's aunt actually made her own - washed, dried em for 3 days then pounded them)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">First, mix items (A) and heat them up. Set aside. This is light sauce/seasoning to pour over the bihun when its done. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240944360797277074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqmGH_LJ7BgYp7iUCPhRQBe7UU5nemRePgs4_dtWMIGUALa8QvwcHR2Qmx4Cyey8HPebLtMAA-r-k2H9aknu2pYcW_SdvFYc7XqOcViIOeuX959pFOBqmU-Fsr88TB1fQwqVn/s400/P1010845.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>LL's aunt giving us lotsa tips</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now, heat up some oil and saute items in (B) till fragrant. Break up the Heh Bi into smaller bits. . </span><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240944369088695938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNltlbsfL0LQcOhPRk6IatoZf5Uh_wB5cvrKS0IiTL6AhKCXaXGZNsdJESfD2mR96HNmsJhYizgivQkKHfA1iTg3I6Bgi3TMHStJGzymDWAfNAEEeIz17d6YpI-WfIm_UgV4hl/s400/P1010846.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Next, its items (C). Saute them up till fragrant. Add the taukua last. Set aside. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now use remaining oil in pan or add more if you need to. Spla</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">sh in a generous amount of soy sauce and a dash of pepper. Add the bihun and mix it well. Use a chopstick to detangle the bihun without breaking them. Stir in the taukua. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Serve with lots of the sauce/seasoning you made in (A), sprinkles of the Heh Bi and the rest of the garnishing</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Ta-dah!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241048355694099778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOfDo6XhOA97FMhpD3j9xLE0YsThKGf6C0nzSOTJGYfIcImVQo6gC17Esn7gb6kN46_q-Vz9YyhzgDnCITVnPSVpm2yAhDjWuaW9lebnh35TL5gJUDLVBUx9RcjGhaKHNszMk/s400/P1010853.JPG" border="0" /><br /></span></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-60253148934258936232008-07-27T10:02:00.006+08:002008-07-27T11:00:52.439+08:00Corn Casserole<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227511099520148898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2mLW-5rJorHTHEKAO-1XuKhwAynPGIO22Vh4eYPP6P0gOa1b41eiSWqZ6yP6S7XuAfI7EhpclK0ZRME1cURNy_JSCUJpEI25qXC_-bZGtx5OUPF40mkA3CsIFoXZDi6H9Pke/s400/P1010479.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">wow, would you look at that! <em>Jagung Mutiara</em> or Pearl Corn. You can eat it raw or steam it over a pot of boiling water and slather it with butter. Absolutely the best corn I've ever eaten - sweet, crunchy and juicy. Its so dense that I couldnt even finish one! We got it from our recent trip to </span><a href="http://coffeedreames.blogspot.com/2008/06/cameron-highlands.html"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Cameron</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">.<br /><br /></span><div></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">You can even make a casserole out of it but this is definitely not for the faint hearted. Since I had some leftover whipping cream, and I remember reading a recipe from </span><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/07/fresh_corn_cass/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Pioneer Woman</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> on corn... so here goes!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">First, slice the kernels off the corn. Now this is a messy and potentially dangerous process for the clumsy ppl. Be careful! I did a pretty lazy job here. Didnt get a clean finish, created such a wasteful mess that I quickly hid it away before Hubs got the chance to ramble on about how many ppl out there are starving. Ok ok i know but my arms are really aching. Anyway, Elise recently came up with some good tips on this. Read it </span><a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/007291easy_tip_for_getting_corn_off_the_cob.php"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">So ok, once you've got all the kernels out, or whatever you can manage, pour in some whipping cream (not too much, you want it to be creamy, not watery), a dash of salt and pepper and of course some butter.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Put the whole thing into the oven and bake for 20-25 mins. And there you have it! </span><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227518553704396322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnM9pNEUSjuA8xRK_qBAdPNiwGsbGh7KKLYt32Jd_WFEVei4WrU23jHomSBeGJTBxiOuuOwwGqCshtgvMLlo7Xb3D33Cs5FVr5ksrD5wasm7OkQdQquaVBQSjWbEx9IhGBE8f/s400/P1010598.JPG" border="0" /></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Enjoy!</span></p><p> </p><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227511092042114578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYWTVg61KwvTQbD9OybwXE72pbYIvVyUtpkD9svY0MDj0VZXBYmROPE6BmTBrsVFpKZhisLIRCNdVjH_hMMUf7Iof4zdzMxxMnJShUfuhuRr31CZmDdyp3o1bd__Ox7iECuJ-/s400/P1010595.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-526015387516633112008-07-16T08:23:00.000+08:002008-07-16T08:31:19.540+08:00Roasted Cherry Tomatoes<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223400289886431762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumEISkt7fbPeHKCowxzoKGV_Gng1yFBEMqRDyoIS3Cn1C3Dum7eKaqpcrXXREB_YdncSeorkjO0luWANZlV90nbHuw_tzC0zZrX07192nhGZwNbBhHYtbbEvEWnVgSiO5WvEx/s400/P1010571.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Squeezing in a quick post here. Must share this recipe with you guys. Its sooo easy and the results are fantastic! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Cherry tomatoes eaten fresh are great - juicy, sweet but I would say 'mild'. To really appreciate its potential, you gotta let it go thru some fire! (heat <em>lah</em>) haha. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Cut the tomatoes into half, sprinkle some salt and toss it around. Leave for about 15 mins then drain the excess liquids. Now put them into a roasting pan, sprinkle on some olive oil and roast it at 180deg for about 20 mins or more, until the juices have sort of dried up. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Wow. The flavour is deep, intense and sooo good. Trust me. Serve on top some toasty French bread or just eat it on its own.</span> </p><p> </p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-37001488245323021122008-07-14T08:18:00.000+08:002008-07-14T08:22:08.713+08:00Tummy Filling Cream of Broccoli Soup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhK-gKAxsYtRDv1x4t_DFY4LeRzj7C1MARCizAu18ric1GOkS_AAmN2P7o2e5RF_idFKcQwh7C8bheXFFo6RkMk0WDPEi940nBpohnlpTAQe3v9EbNHJ_iGumkkc6GbuhdLXi/s1600-h/P1010535.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220808673653257410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhK-gKAxsYtRDv1x4t_DFY4LeRzj7C1MARCizAu18ric1GOkS_AAmN2P7o2e5RF_idFKcQwh7C8bheXFFo6RkMk0WDPEi940nBpohnlpTAQe3v9EbNHJ_iGumkkc6GbuhdLXi/s400/P1010535.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I know some of you may cringe and go eww broccoli soup? I had that with some guys who went ewww .... pumpkin soup? Pumpkin soup was one of the very first recipes I ever tried and got hooked on cooking! </span></div><br /><div></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now, broccoli soup. I like it coz its completely different from pumpkin soup. Its a light green colour. Pumpkin soup is a bright orange colour. So there. I have different coloured soups to blog about. </span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">AND its so much easier. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Chop up shallots and sautee them with oil or butter until they turn translucent. Add in broccoli together with chicken stock. Simmer till the broccoli turns a bright green (don't overcook them!). Save some broccoli florets for garnishing. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Transfer the whole lot into a blender and puree to however fine you want the broccoli bits to be. Pour back into the pot, add whipping cream and lemon juice. Simmer, season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220808688450334882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm_rOA1yrBbhYiAHgG_cvTRb25-AxndTTcF_siC1bEqCCin8jsPuJYWura2CRLFbq1T89tfBj1A9NYlA1u5vqI08a3ydX41NDQxSXCVYyCJL5FhR74W8Qr_TVAuJm6AOQ7fDL/s400/P1010545.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-12035480533671902422008-07-06T21:29:00.005+08:002008-07-07T00:09:17.186+08:00Lamb Chops with Herbs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEJdU7HJUOKh0H3ZtCrMO0Vuh3u3dQuL1si2GW7Ouo6s6dfK1f-p0LUTR2BXEO_v_dSf0COvE73rcSEQy5ySVck1AW2ABpIjEQqpZCh78Pm80MrGaxkIBTfGuUdNIsjA9OkaW/s1600-h/P1010555.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219825917282940114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEJdU7HJUOKh0H3ZtCrMO0Vuh3u3dQuL1si2GW7Ouo6s6dfK1f-p0LUTR2BXEO_v_dSf0COvE73rcSEQy5ySVck1AW2ABpIjEQqpZCh78Pm80MrGaxkIBTfGuUdNIsjA9OkaW/s400/P1010555.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I saw a whole lot of chilled Australian lamb on promotion and grabbed them off the freezer. I have yet to try my hand at cooking lamb. Hooray! Something new. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I made a simple marinade of dry mixed herbs, added extra dried thyme, then salt, pepper and olive oil. Massage well into the meat and leave in the fridge overnight. To cook, heat up pan with some oil. Cook lamb on one side for about 6-8 mins (depending on thickness of cut) .When its lightly browned, turn to the other side and cook several minutes. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The fat was the best part - all the flavour from the marinade is here and it has a delicious melt in mouth texture. </span></p><p> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-size:0;"></p></span><span style="font-size:0;"><p></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLK6FSSLY7iDRJzvKOIpvaB77UtOnbG_8vnKq91yri6xMXI9GqS57GwmT4pxcgt4zZUqC_N1hEegs5qi1MzwB_-Imb-GNYQyVyGvj4RCEmbC49mAChUfe07nLjiaBKM_5k4OG2/s1600-h/P1010557.JPG"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219825923403007954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLK6FSSLY7iDRJzvKOIpvaB77UtOnbG_8vnKq91yri6xMXI9GqS57GwmT4pxcgt4zZUqC_N1hEegs5qi1MzwB_-Imb-GNYQyVyGvj4RCEmbC49mAChUfe07nLjiaBKM_5k4OG2/s400/P1010557.JPG" border="0" /></span></a> <p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">For more info and tips on cooking lamb, try out these sites</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.greatmidwestlamb.com/info/Lamb+101/Lamb+Cooking+Tips-TAG-TIPS.htm">Great Midwest Lamb Company</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.meatmatters.com/images/cookingtips/Lamb_cuts_poster_sml.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.meatmatters.com/sections/cookingTips/lamb_guidelines.php&h=266&w=189&sz=19&hl=en&start=17&um=1&tbnid=HZyrG7C1ZaVilM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=80&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlamb%2Bcuts%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-US%26sa%3DX">Lamb cooking guidelines</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-56871046108585401912008-06-25T08:45:00.008+08:002008-06-26T08:21:42.509+08:00Pasta Tossed with Asparagus, Cheese and Olive Oil<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiampxQJAhI18bSSotSfvx8wtWcpejvbb0kj18T8uYq-_3WwqBE2zwDRuc8W3oCFmUnrFl9-bHFtoVOuF2kmoSPiDsiBE0NMlTQlsQ-nDWgillPznpEA3X4-h7z4HMg8A5b0VLl/s1600-h/P1010528.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215614795177014898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiampxQJAhI18bSSotSfvx8wtWcpejvbb0kj18T8uYq-_3WwqBE2zwDRuc8W3oCFmUnrFl9-bHFtoVOuF2kmoSPiDsiBE0NMlTQlsQ-nDWgillPznpEA3X4-h7z4HMg8A5b0VLl/s400/P1010528.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This was a winner with me and hubs. I bought a bunch of really beautiful asparagus at <a href="http://coffeedreames.blogspot.com/2008/06/cameron-highlands.html">Cameron Highlands</a>. Vegetables are so fresh and cheap there! Went thru a few recipes on ways to cook the asparagus and this caught my eye.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Asparagus goes well with lemon, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Actually the recipe I was looking at was to make a simple side dish but I added pasta as a more substantial meal for our dinner.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Clean and cut the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch sections. (remember to remove the tough lower ends). Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the aspragus and reduce heat. Cook for 2 mins and drain. Make sure you do not overboil as you want the asparagus to be crunchy, not mushy. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">While the asparagus is still hot, quickly toss it with some lemon zest, olive oil and <em>freshly</em> grated Parmesan cheese. (I never use pre-grated parmesan sold in packs as I find they lack the strength and flavour of freshly grated block cheese). Season with salt and pepper. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">mmmMmm I never knew asparagus would go so well with lemon!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For the uninformed (like me) I never knew lemon zest was actually the grated yellow outer skin of a lemon. I always thought i could buy it like any McCormick's bottle of herbs. Haha no wonder I never could find it. Have fun with it, the oils in the lemon skin are so much more powerful and aromatic that the juice. And take care not to grate the inner white membrane as that part is bitter. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Enjoy!<br /></span><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-28247919599702649752008-06-21T23:15:00.002+08:002008-06-21T23:33:21.462+08:00Chocolate Strawberry Cake<div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Combine fresh, juicy strawberries from Cameron Highlands with a huge craving for chocolate cake and what do you get?</span><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214346320175716930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAzWZFIGvRpp3ll-jts1EY5ww1fqFkPVt3GR3t_bXkp7H9nsBDzMUNku_UaFUAa3cORm9DuyPd31vh7KqPjaZonXHShS1HqHRNqhmLNrYgkZ48IpiviQ4xYJC3pVEgBroaO6z/s400/P1010525.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Baking choc, cocoa powder? Check.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Flour, sugar? Check</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Patience and determination? Check</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Now its time to get the crusty oven working. Sometimes, only home baked cakes will satisfy my sweet tooth. :)</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">As usual, Simply Recipes is my go to website. For the chocolate cake recipe I used, please click <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001134suzannes_chocolate_cake.php">here</a>. I made only half of the recipe. It came out good - very moist, rich and dense. (I used Van Houten baking chocolate instead of cocoa for the frosting)</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For the strawberry topping, cut strawberries to about 2mm thick slices. Add a little sugar (depends on how sweet/sour your strawberries are) and mix it well. Set aside to macerate for about 20 mins. Macerating is the process of softening the strawberries and in here, it will also sweeten any rebelliously sour strawberries. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Once you've frosted your cake, spread the strawberries on top as you like. I went for free style haha, just dump as much as possible on the cake. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I also chose a loaf tin rather than the 9" round tin recommended because I always feel loaf shaped cakes have a very 'homebaked' look about them, don't you? And the free style arrangement of strawberries are more honest looking ( read: unprofessional :P) .</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214357605002444882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoNWdxJU4VKIzHwg6zglKMrVyYDqX5uO7-w7vpq_LcQX9J2WQPsVSV13b_O-qHFjGHezYVIGC1aOmWi16WtN6ur9_To2j29c4NK56yj9Ssol8R9wyHon-ml_A6z6Z_OnoyH0K/s400/P1010491.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Anyway, I loved the cake very much! Yum Yum. And it was ages before I could take a bite as getting a good pix was tougher than I thought. My camera has a problem adjusting to the bright red colour of the strawberries... </span></div><div> </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214357612786953218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QjeElNCbBIqYKEFylmPxLAKVF1FeZ8PO71KZtpLm6Fo3IKmPhEE9_-S2tDtBs-drgJ0t8SnW769dDTHELfxQVvpgwT_HLi-7emKB5xh3IkDA3IpdgSDOVqKBHruBgGmr1heX/s400/P1010490.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-47257793727958777202008-06-17T22:22:00.022+08:002008-06-18T21:30:25.467+08:00Cameron Highlands<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span>
<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">What a trip! There are things to gripe about and there are things which made the visit worthwhile (mostly food). Let's be positive and talk about the good stuff first. But some negative stuff may creep in between. Prepare for a lenthy post, I'm off work tomorrow, its raining now and I have a cup of coffee right beside me (sue me, its instant coffee). </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Of course every trip along the North South highway needs a pit stop at Bidor. I thought I blogged about Pun Chun Restaurant before in my trip to Pangkor Laut last year but apparently not. I think everyone knows what this place is famous for - Yam puff (Wu Kok), wan tan noodles and the variety of biscuits and pastries sold. This time, I tried the herbal duck noodles and Hubs had the pork rib noodles. The herbal duck soup was absolutely delicious but the duck meat was pretty dry. Hubs pork ribs were dry and tough too. However, the noodles were as good as always - springy! Not cheap, almost Kay El prices in this small town... </span>
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<br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Arriving at Century Pines Resort, urgh, sorry but I was quite put off from first sight. It had horrible exterior colour scheme, the lobby was one of those with dark green marble and just had a feel of trying too hard to look grand. Sigh. Check in was also sloppy. We didnt get a non-smoking room as I requested and upon checking, there were apparently no non-smoking rooms in this hotel! Good grief! Are all kids, grannies and fussy women doomed to the allergy inducing smell of rooms with carpets and furnishing that have absorbed 3-rd hand cigarette smoke? Paying RM215/night, I expected better service and quality. Hmph. Woe to all the families driving up to the hotel. </span></p><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Not one to let anything put a damper on my holiday, I went tramping into the town. Everything was not what I remember. The old gas station has turned into a taxi station with paint peeling all over the place, becoming everything of an eyesore. So much development has taken place. A large bus station loomed over shophouses just across the narrow road. And what's this? The weather was hot in the afternoon! I came here for cool weather!</span></div>
<br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Boo. Anyway, we came here to enjoy nature so off we went for a walk to Robinson Waterfall. (If anything, Century Pines is at a strategic location, walking distance to town as well as to some of the jungle walks.) There are altogether 13 paths - some easy, leisurely walks, others tough, steep and unclear which may require a guide. Robinson is an easy walk. Don't expect impressive views, but seeing as I've been complaining pretty much, let's just say this was a nice excursion from city life :) </span></div>
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<br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For dinner, we headed over to Rose Lane. Recommended by my dad and I'd say not bad.</span></div>
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<br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">They operate the shop next door called Rosedale too. Set dinners are priced at RM13.90 & RM15.90 inclusive of a soup, main and drink. Not bad again. I had a lamb chop, Hubs had the honey grilled chicken. The buns were warm and really soft, we loved it. Soup of the day was mushroom and this was pretty dilute, you could count the mushroom bits. Its like they added a litre of water to a can of Campbell soup. Anyway, it served to warm our tummies. </span>
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<br />Mains were pretty good - tasty and portions were adequate. </span>
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<br /><p>The next day, we woke up early to head over to Sg Palas Boh Tea estate. Its located further up from Brinchang (coming from Tanah Rata), past Kea Farm and Equatorial Resort. Look out for the turning to your left, the Boh signboard wasnt prominent.We missed the turning and realised it only when we found ourselves in Tringkap. Anyway, there are great views of the vegetable farms along the road here. Stop by and take some pics. Don't mind the flies zooming past. </span></p>
<br /><p><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212874585854434354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqX-TnzNT2g2gZ4du7gF2IVSHERm2Cirr1PxPJCEkkyyHobSTBGtWH3CgKZAxHWsJr6iMBZv7Q_2HKzdIhBvFU-ofuAgCzi8ow8_GuSm8z9qBb-Yx1_Yjl_lVErrEGzZLgf-vw/s400/P1010309.JPG" border="0" /> Scenic views of vegetable farms</span></em></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Once you've turned in, the inner road to the Sg. Palas Boh estate is very narrow and winding. Be careful when driving and always honk when you are nearing a blind corner. We had many heart attacks when jeeps zoomed down at corners. However, the view up here is worth it. Breathtaking! And at 2000 meters above sea level, this is the highest road in Peninsular Malaysia!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">(this beats climbing mount KK. To a certain extent heh) </span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span>
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<br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Oh, did I mention we changed accomodation? Yes! We decided to check out of Century Pines and into <a href="http://www.balaschalet.com/index.htm">Bala's Holiday Chalet </a>! Heh Heh. </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The grounds are beautiful... a charming English garden where you can read a book and have their famous tea and scones, cosy rooms and cheaper rates! We opted for a Deluxe with sunrise view at RM180/night. Rooms are basic though (no dvd player) and kettle to make hot drinks. Never mind - I love the setting! </span><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212893340122350226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAUFo5MXFuQ2msxBpGEpDn_dJlnHWvd2KOM0OsqWJlurIJKqyKGW6Rh62iFNPm4KtBoB4BxTT2xzvQKArTMtRTKhP9q6BJbkD1Uhj9Sml3YJtSV7LZeguf-o8ddEdNHxfnUV7/s400/P1010388.JPG" border="0" /><em> </em><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Bala's 'famous' tea & scones. Overpriced at RM18.50. IMO, not worth the money. </span></em>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Before I get carried away, several things you need to know. Deluxe rooms either face the sunrise/sunset. Those facing sunrise is also facing the main road. So you'll hear the lorries and cars with their roaring engines. Those facing the sunset view are above the English garden. Outsiders can sit here and have their tea so their voices can carry all the way up to your room so.... you can go for the superior rooms which are smaller and cheaper too (RM120) but I don't know what's the catch here.... And they have other suites and family rooms which I think are much nicer and further uphill where its quieter - check them out. </span>
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<br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">A gem we found in Tanah Rata. The <a href="http://t-cafe.biz/">T-cafe</a>, located above Marybrowns. </span>
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<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212903357041140482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZ_aaDtZfCzYf6SjXlVlDKi6ipKxQNsmMKqv1fGBaT_GbFWKC_U2t7hlKhnYvMW-4cAMUyaWCAfqKhCNJNCCq4v0sBfkGGUkkJlrbi3JofcKWiDqhuzhfiHTfD9QxJUsYaRHQ/s400/P1010256.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Going up the little staircase, you'll see lots of notes pinned to the notice board. Messages from travellers all over the world adourn it with their praises. </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">This cosy little cafe was set up in Oct 2001. It has been recommended in the Lonely Planet, as well as NST and many other magazines and blogs. Just google it and you'll find plenty of reviews. You'll love the simple decor and home cooked meals. Here's what Hubs and I had. </span>
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212903375402632082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolhTfdGPzoLzOI2uwc8TIDoZiPHphMDvxvAu-1IN0_HJSXwUwsWNCMYuRDJxZLOIxg8R2v2J5mtUGNO_unnLuB2kl2PuudwwhJscMGXsmEQbKVOVMAA5wSumN1CfhKTsCtqeM/s400/P1010365.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> Cream scones RM2.50 served with butter, cream and homemade jam. </span></em></p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Now THIS is the BEST scone in Cameron Highlands. Unlike Bala's which claims that, this scone has a rich buttery taste with a crumbly cake-like texture. Bala's was dry and had an odd bread-like texture. T-cafe's goes well with the jam and cream. Wash it down with a cup of Cameron Valley tea and life is certainly blissful. </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Next, their mains. We had their beef lasagne which was excellent. Not your usual type with minced beef and slatherings of tomato puree but a unique version with slices of beef (you get the real deal), carrots, onions and some green veg. It won't leave you with the stuffed feeling you get from the usual cheese laden lasagnes. This leaves you satisfied without the guilt. Even the garden salad by the side was delicious with a simple vinegar/apple cider dressing. </span>
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<br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212903383269133762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWNc1pWbal7rCSTh41VIWLxXzr-w8tPI1mRUtyXaM82Pr67n1EUEnN-4S5l1ioKz7tb2jY9r9s2OsKLsSXVmTyYuD_bDSw6aYhtjblWpYBBStn1uTrpxhYCsrBM7dXm39uVsx/s400/P1010367.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><em> Beef Lasagne - RM9.90</em></span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212914493970220786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEiCpNOO545guwB0bBT-AIg7KFvDmf-LGlFnrMoswBA484fXYw0fY50zrnOBYUAOYfmhimbx7Zz3NWfaWmjG89QPrkdrpQVWNP4nRZKNb29g08BsA97lgmUQ4G78BgxaqxSfO/s400/P1010407.JPG" border="0" /> Cantonese Fried Rice RM4.90 </p></span></em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Yummy with lots of liao (hub's description - so articulate). I had a spoonful - delicious and very addictive! Maybe they cook the rice in chicken stock hmmm... </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">On the way back, we stopped by the Habu Boh Tea estate. Also beautiful. If you're up to it, go up to the viewpoint (its a pretty steep climb). The view there is excellent. </span><em>
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<br />coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-1017974395865916212008-06-14T23:50:00.002+08:002008-06-15T00:00:26.742+08:00Nong & Jimmy's, Ampang<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I've been to this place several times before I started blogging. My colleagues and I would come here for their special grilled crabs but at RM40/kg (the last time I had it, not sure if prices have gone up) it does make a dent in your wallet. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Always start with this - fried yau char kuai with a plate of kaya to dip in. Yummy but pricey. RM6 for a plate. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209492325156510722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtWQn5eaWrdQSa2Xx9u8aYf2H0RdvpjOK8-MMo_FRQPbiDkXMrqLGG6cfSJ3s_GFe8IIQDRin9xvp1Z_jSofxlVIFBy7MOoBFZsFt9DExTXmNwq0MyU38Uz3ghkFYduvAjdDk/s400/P1010185.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Apart from the crabs, some of their other dishes are good too. Check out their ikan bakar - the sauce is flavourful, slightly spicy, flesh is grilled just right with all the juices sealed in. </span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209494318007828594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUl5I7CmXPEH4ItJFeJtMenhuZw0qP8iCAbRRVeVtBUw5Y0EUzDjR16yrXoZX1qe3SuyGD2_KUgh8C5bjJ1qYbpTHfq5WzMgCIqPb24wSVE1dZbNMjsQeWFcKttp_7fIdNYVrr/s400/P1010194.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Kai lan ikan masin<br /></span><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rpwAEArPqfWSGS_4Zv607JVBCTCKa6mhxmCQngU6fUGXjITpeXAyhgrOkqqr5pk0N1olZLDUpgz8c3PaRMLB1njoK74Qs3Fx2XeFVilOFt7pJZmtasPV-J9Wm3dMD4goHvbL/s1600-h/P1010193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209494322970570322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rpwAEArPqfWSGS_4Zv607JVBCTCKa6mhxmCQngU6fUGXjITpeXAyhgrOkqqr5pk0N1olZLDUpgz8c3PaRMLB1njoK74Qs3Fx2XeFVilOFt7pJZmtasPV-J9Wm3dMD4goHvbL/s400/P1010193.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Nong & Jimmy's specialty - fried rice. I think this is the only style they serve. Something very suspicious about it - at first glance, you expect it to be just like any normal fried rice as all you see are just bits of eggs, prawns and veg. UNTIL you get a whiff of that steaming plate of rice, THEN your mouth starts to water and you dig in for dear life. I'm dying to find out what seasoning they use. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">p/s: If you are sitting in a table with frens like mine, its literally a war zone. Grab all you can, there's no time to be <em>pai seh (</em>polite<em>).</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209492343214799330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINXzl-gtnaOA5z4gVJBW5ROUbeFB40Pm7TRMkxTOSgs4tKm0E2lJ1wz4YhEcSLCkM0w533j9kSGSK4-IvMnbRllX_lnMB8lrGMNjo-FhvHb3Dwnf0IzL-SaYtw3tyCtDo6fG_/s400/P1010187.JPG" border="0" /></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Oh and then there's lala... Sauce was pretty good. </span></p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209492358625809906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi9rqcqldJeYX-mUmdsVlMR9B3wz8bwtkED1z-nzg9aLIXQ5HskK5iifJr2giDQseemh2sDE_FHIBaxlZGpSRdwRro1gl59k3frqN0WtKofiPF-T9MPU5eixdvh4UwEJscVVp/s400/P1010188.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">We also ordered tom yam just to satisfy my hubby's craving. I would say its average, wasnt tangy enough for my liking. No pics here though coz it came out blurred.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Head over to Boolicious <a href="http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/search?q=nong+and+jimmy">here </a>for a review on their steam fish too. Apparently its one of the star items too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I'm off to Camerons for a long awaited break. I think its been almost 10 years since my last visit good grief. I hope it has not turned into a typical commercialised tourist spot....*crossing my fingers. </span></p><p></p>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27810296.post-91258950028565672642008-06-01T16:05:00.009+08:002008-06-01T16:45:23.401+08:00Steak Hut at Suzi's Corner, Ampang<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206825544828392018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXlPMaMfBKfgcbrCCxMMaAu9eM4AyvI8bD7G6pEo5IQk1-ljUA8Iwwm6jYzNjjQ4LtDvK66egmKsCGNnnHziIKCpWOAMvDs-M4uhHRjQP2QifBon-DTXptXOQFGAo7frc1-DO/s400/P1010208.JPG" border="0" /> <div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206825553418326626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoSO8rOEUx098ZHsubrG4-FCVa_srqK653ZQQLUhRGkwYnWoAb8_LB34GDD_APaKeXicJinXufoDGoAq_ovVfPou0eZ9oDlTDTaw4AqVNKLRoIg3-n_7BI355AwFKTyMqn56t/s400/P1010207.JPG" border="0" /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Important: Closed on Tuesdays</em></span></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Everyone I know who stays around this area is gonna scoff at me.. What??!! Are you nuts? Eat at a tourist spot in Ampang? Cut throat prices <em>lah! </em></span></span></div><div><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">For sure, forking out RM30 for steak in a non-air conditioned, mamak stall seems incredulous. The big question is - have YOU tasted their steaks? </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206825536238457410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhgmY8lEWhvfiXqlC0_znozX9W7z-1CwGJWS3ZNs04mYwYFW3Yf5MtKkpHcZEX6PjmalY2D7go4ejXf8EBk6t1l1NP3KaEyqhMgvskgb0rmRU0e9UxF7po4iLek5MiZxeEjN7/s400/P1010198.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Your mouth is so gonna water up. First, they serve a small lil bun with butter. Someone told me its to get your salivary glands workin so when the steak arrives, it will seem even tastier. Is that true? I guess probly, most things taste extremely good when you're well salivated.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">They have 3 choices of gravy - garlic, brown or black pepper. I took the garlic. Delicious. Every bite of this tender juicy morsel is oozing with flavour. I'd say it can even give Angus Steakhouse a run for its money. Fries and veg at the sides to make it a well balanced meal. I always choose healthy meals.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">This is my 2nd time here. Many tourists frequent this place. I could hear them singing praises about the steaks across the table. Its amazing the information you can get from eavesdropping. I highly recommend it. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Actually, the reason why Hubs and I decided to give this this place a shot was becoz of his colleagues (from Dallas, Land of Steaks) who actually said the steaks here were really good. Now that coming from them is good enough to warrant a visit. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So, go sink your teeth into one of these big juicy steaks and I rest my case. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Other food sold here: Satay, typical mamak food, other western food like chicken chop etc. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For a more detailed review of the other food sold at Suzi's corner, check out </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Boolicious <a href="http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/2007/05/dinner-suzis-corner-ampang-kuala-lumpur.html">here</a>. </span>coffeedreameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445156877855520347noreply@blogger.com2