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Happy Mother’s Day Mum!!

May 9, 2010 in Family, Gastronomical Delights | No comments

just wanted to wish my dearest mummy and grandma a very happy mother’s day.. and to say sorry for all the things that i’ve done OR not do..

I LOVE YOU!!

we didn’t really do anything special this year, but spent quality time together the entire weekend.. mum picked her own “present” which is a nougat from France and imported choco mint pudding.. isn’t she the cutest??

for dinner, she choose to eat at Bliss 33 which is nearby our house and serves good food at affordable prices..

DSCN5052Mum ordered the Sizzling steak

forRM 16.90 it sure was a steal as the cut was thick with a pink centre.. yum!!

DSCN5046my order was sambal petai fish fillet (RM9.90)

the fish fillet was so succulent complimented by crunchy dried prawns..

my only complaint?? NOT ENOUGH!! lol

DSCN5049grilled chicken with mushroom rice (RM9.90)

DSCN5051grilled lamb chop (RM 10.90) was sinfully good!!

DSCN5048salted egg butter squid was the star of the night.. (RM 9.90)

tender squid coated in light batter deep fried in egg and salted egg

if only there was no such thing as hypercholesterolemia and obesity..

DSCN5047another winner would be their mango smoothie (RM 5.20)

topped with whipped cream, the slightly tangy drink made the perfect end to our meal

Suria Station, Oakland Seremban

May 6, 2010 in Gastronomical Delights | 1 comment

DSCN5037The restaurant is pretty big..

there are 3 seperate seating areas

the outside area with a nice pond

inside dining area

and another lounge style section.

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the menu wasn’t very extensive but it had a variety of cuisines to choose from..

they have malaysian, italian pasta, western food, and thai tom yam

they also have chinese style breakfast such as half boiled eggs and toast

not to mention a huge variety of drinks with Cendol as their specialty!

DSCN5039the highly recommended mee mamak certainly did not disappoint.

at RM 7.90, the portion was generous with extra vegetable as requested along with prawns and squid.

with an extra dose of lime, it was good till the last bite

DSCN5041pasta alfredo (RM9.90) came with generous helping of chicken, sausages and shitake mushroom

given a choice between spaghetti and fetucinni, this dish was simply comforting on a cold rainy day..

they have a variety of other pastas too

DSCN5040since we’re both pretty ravenous we ordered a cheezy wedges to share..

for RM 5, the portion was humongous with liberal dosing of cheese sauce, the wedges were crisp to the last bit!

for those in sban, its a definitely must try..

jenlye claims its better than kensington and pizza italia!

Gong Xi Gong Xi!!

February 13, 2010 in Family, Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | No comments

Its chinese new year once again!!

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As usual, the 5 of us had a small quiet reunion dinner cooked by mummy XD

this year, no Happy to watch us eat dinner with his sad little eyes from the main door.. and the furious wagging of tail when we give him a treat.

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Happy HOLIDAY!!

Welcoming 2010

January 1, 2010 in Family, Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | No comments

The days leading up to 2010 has been hectic but extremely fun!! from family time, to grabbing hot deals off racks, slipping into new shoes, and satisfyingly good food, Xan-di is a very happy girl!!

12/12/09: A few days before christmas, the gang had a christmas dinner at uncle’s place.. lots of good food and hearty laughter made us deliriously manic XD i contributed this sinfully sweet satisfying dessert, caramel custard..

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20/12/09: had a little too much spare minutes on my tubby fingers, and attempted to create master chef g-wong’s delicious bread and butter pudding.. as expected, a few things were modified, vanilla pods being replaced by vanilla essence and baileys’ being replaced by malt.. overall, the Ang’s still demanded a second attempt.. success??

22/12/09: tong yuen day.. despite being a festival where families came together, i spent mine in sban.. but mum made me tong yuen the day before *hearts*DSCN4431

25/12/09: merry christmas!! dinner at TJ haus was a delight as always.. but we geniouses only realised we forgot to order our favourite dish once we finished.. but of course, there’s room for more *wink* no pictures though cos it evaporated!! and of course, my favourite cheese cake *yums*DSCN4454

27/12/09: shopping trip to MV.. with the not-so-hidden agenda to revisit Belanga.. needless to say the food is so sinfully good.. my favourites, roti jala kari ayam and nasi dagang ikan tongkol..

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dad loved the Hogwarts-like theme decor in MV so much that he was all tourisy.. lols!!

DSCN4479and of course, Swensons with Mc D fries!! yippee..

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26/12/09: family party at Malacca (waistline complains: more good food?????)

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DSCN4463this is also where i fell in love real bad with my cousin’s DSLR.. despite weighing a tonne *flexesbiceps* and a few failed shots, i felt so pro clicking away.. and my effort paid off when some of the shots i took were *if i must say myself* were beautiful!! Dals, faster upload the photos!!

31/12/09: the last day of 2009, we decided to go shopping for CNY.. not wanting to spend the day jamming with other people, we went very early and left before the fireworks started.. now is that genius or is that genius?? :P bought so many stuff (blame it on the crazy sales) and of couse it included shoes…………. ’nuff said.

revisited the International House of Pancakes.. ahhh.. in this context, the photo below paints a MILLION words!! *warning, not for the empty stomach-ed*

DSCN4422Is shopping considered excersize?? well, it sure made us hungry!! Papa John’s happened to be at the right place at the right time which is in front of our growling stomachs.. and it sure didn’t disappoint, but it didn’t WOW either.. we’re still loyal to the italian pizza in sban.. XD

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1/1/10: A year older (and hopefully more mature).totally forgot that its a new year until my brother exclaimed that he’s gonna take his first POO for the year..!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!

p/s: resolutions?? is to be happy always, always and always..

what’s yours??

Ipoh 2009

October 27, 2009 in Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | 2 comments

Some time ago, me and jen were feeling adventurous hence we jumped on a train and were on our way to Ipoh!! many thanks to Hon Keong who is our gracious host and tour guide =D

if you are planning to see a post with the famous ipoh food such as chicken rice and dimsum, this is not the place.. haha cos we got to try new stuff thanks to HK..

Sun Hing Loong: famous yam cha place famous for their ipoh white coffee served with warm toast spread generously with kaya and butter topped with half boiled eggs..

DSCN4152DSCN4155also, there were some vendors just outside selling ipoh version of chee cheong fun.. not bad..

DSCN4154next was dinner at Restoran Bukit Tambun..

DSCN4156this shop had the best yam basket i ever tasted and i will be back for more..

DSCN4167HK’s parents ordered this escargot look alike.. the waitress told us to remove the blackish part (intestines) before eating.. hmm.. not my kinda thing =P

DSCN4169our host with the thing and the black thingy intact..

there were more things we ate..

chee cheong fun, duck noodle, fried kuey teow, crispy popiah, red bean ice blended, rojak buah, honey roast chicken at Menglembu..

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funny mountain yong tofu with soya milk, sang mee, and chicken rice, roast duck, char siew and siew yoke in town..

as if that wasn’t enough.. we bought so much goodies back home.. phong pneah, muruku, kacang putih, egg tarts, kaya puff, salt baked chicken, guava.. wow!! if only you seen how much we bought.. or rather Jenlye bought ahaha.. he had to borrow a bag from HK!! ahaha..

egg tart and kaya puff.. from Menglembu.. its super good i tell you.. and i’m saying that with a super full and rounder tummy..

DSCN4180DSCN4179first time my mum complained that there was too much kaya inside.. *lol*

oh, we also managed to go to this phong pneah factory in gunung rapat!! *yums*

DSCN4171made the traditional way using coconut husks..

DSCN4170and once ready left to cool before packing and then sent off to various shops..

DSCN4178Many thanks to HK and family for having us.. ahaha..

Adios!! off to digest my food..

Adelaide 09 – Day 3

October 13, 2009 in Adelaide 2009, Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | 1 comment

my last day in Aussie!! sobsob..

those two people ponteng one class to come take me to breafast..

eggs benedict.. so yummy!! gonna recreate it at home one day.. haha anybody have easy recipes to share?? also, where can i get English muffins in Msia??

DSCN4080after breakfast, me and dad went walking along Rundall before catching a bus to the airport..

and we saw cute golden piggies there!! meet Augusta..

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DSCN4061and Truffles..

DSCN4060so adorable aren’t they.. haha..

also saw this guy doing performance at Rundall Mall..

DSCN4067i didn’t purposely take his butt but scared he scold so take from behind.. nyeh nyeh..

and, like all good things, it had to come to an end..

GOODBYE AUSSIE!! see you again soon..

Adelaide 09 – Day 2

October 12, 2009 in Adelaide 2009, Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | No comments

oh before i forget, a little on our hotel.. very new and classy and super clean!!

DSCN4070the poster behind the bed..

DSCN4054the flat screen tv!!

DSCN4055the bathroom..

DSCN4056its a little crammed, but just nice for two persons..

i took dad to try the pancake house for breakfast.. walked all the way there from our hotel..

pancakes with lemon and sugar just the way daddy makes at home plus vanilla ice cream!!

DSCN4058and breakfast set of bread, bacon, eggs, and hash brown.. oh so good!!

DSCN4059after they got off from hospital, they came find me and we went to cook a yummy dinner!!

ayam pongteh

DSCN4073ginger chicken with mushroom and potatoes

DSCN4074korean style tofu with golden mushroom and prawns

DSCN4075bok choy with oyster sauce and garlic

DSCN4072pork rib soup with lotus root and dates

DSCN4078sago gula melaka

DSCN4079aaahh.. so full!!

Adelaide 09 – Day 1

October 12, 2009 in Adelaide 2009, Gastronomical Delights, Holiday | No comments

Aims:

visit Gwong and Pei

have lots of SS moments

laugh till tummy ache

eat more good food

Status:

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

DAY 1

went to glenelg beach

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take many many photos but sadly none with the 3 of us..

ate fish and chips by the beach (plus keeping an eye out for those seagulls)

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take photo of us jumping (or rather in my case landing)

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while some of us have different agendas while jumping………..

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it was freezing that day by the beach, so…. more hot chocolate!!

G-wong’s chilli hot chocolate

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and then we were off to the Royal Adelaide Show 2009

where we milked cows from the “other” end..

xanmilk

and they gave us these badges!!

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huge horses *beware horse excrements!!*

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and cute sleeping Siberian huskies

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warm furry alpacas

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beautiful bar maids dancing away..

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and these I-don’t-know-what-you-call-ems’

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and then we walked and walked and walked till we got home..

had Sushi train for dinner but we were too hungry to take photos of the food.. haha..

supper was pancakes at a 24/7 pancake house.. quaint little place just near Rundall.. and there’s a big sign board on the door which says this door is always open for you.. awww.. so sweet..

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warm buttermilk pancakes served with vanilla ice cream and maple syrup..

needless to say Xan-di went to sleep with a very happy tummy that night =D

Melb 09 – Part 10

September 9, 2009 in Gastronomical Delights, Holiday, Melbourne 2009 | No comments

Part 10: Max Brenner

for all chocolate lovers such as yours truly, this place is a must try!! think of it as a chocolate version of starbucks..

on cold winter nights, this place is full to the brim which just proves how good it is considering ample seating and another branch just across the street.

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located in an alley in Melb central, this place can get pretty cold during winter nights but no worries, their heater is just so warm and cosy.

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tutti frutti: belgian chocolate waffles with a hint of cinnamon served with ice cream and fruits.. too good for words!!

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mint hot chocolate: hot and rich chocolate served in a hug mug with a hint of mint.. yummy!!

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this is how to drink from the hug mug.. warm hot choc keeping your tummy happy while holding the warm mug keeps frozen fingers warm.. this is multitasking at its yummiest!!

Melb 09 – Part 9

September 9, 2009 in Gastronomical Delights, Holiday, Melbourne 2009 | No comments

Part 9: Fine dining Melb

1. 400 ° gradi on Lygon st

good italian food with chic ambience. fresh oven baked pizzas with a variety of interesting flavours topped with sprigs of rocket and served on a chopping board for decor. this shop takes the meaning of pizza to a whole new level.

but, their pastas were disappointing, nuff said

2. su:t and wines at Box hill

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typical korean bbq restaurant minus the smoky smell plus using charcoal.

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plates of mouth watering beef, pork and chicken marinated to perfection is just so good!!

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dipped in their home sauces

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served with generous helpings of kimchi, and perfect end to the already perfect meal with seafood pancake. soft, fluffy and filled with fresh seafood..

–Up next: chocolatey goodness with the Bald man–

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