tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73081037526754898302024-03-14T14:20:51.373+11:00:: GourmetOrange ::| Foodie Diary | Travel | Cooking | Baking | Other stuff |gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-26589821820255152062013-09-11T01:00:00.000+10:002013-09-11T01:00:35.610+10:00Holiday Splurge<div style="text-align: justify;">
Here are my little spending spree during my 3 weeks holiday, nothing glam, just some mini snacks collection. I bought several Japanese snacks when I was in Hong Kong (some of them did not have a chance to be photographed...sorry readers, they were demolished before they get a chance to do a little publicity stunt). The good thing about Japanese snacks (majority of them) is they are individually wrapped - really practical, I can rotate everyday without having headaches about 'this will go off before I finish the whole box'. I have been bringing them to work almost everyday that my boss suspects I run a mini Japanese snacks store after I came back from my holiday. Anyway, here they are...my little snacks store.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Left - Caplico, chocolate snacks in a cone, it is like eating mini ice cream cone without the ice cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Right - Midi Pocky, shorter and thicker than normal Pocky</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Green Tea galores - it is really hard to nominate which is the best. I love green tea and I love Japanese snacks ... combination of both really ruin my judgement. Might be a little biased, but they all really great. Green tea biscuits in different varieties, rice crispies/ Pocky stick/ biscuit block/ biscuit roll. Low level of sweetness and light.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Left - Bourbon black sesame biscuits, it is like a jumbo thin coin with thin layer of black sesame cream. Packed individually, very handy to bring to work. Again...this is light.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Right - I haven't had a chance to try them.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Left - Meiji Mushroom chocolates, mushroom shape honey caffe latte chocolate</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Right - Meiji chocolate button, errr it is pretty similar as honey caffe latte ones</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some touristy stuff that I bought...key rings. Chip & Dale, Panda Bling, and another Panda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Seriously, how many key rings do I need? .....</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mickey Mouse oven mitts from Disneyland, too cute to be left un-adopted. This will encourage me to do more baking (I hope). It's a good start to have a proper baking props ... =)</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-78186132757271412062013-09-04T00:50:00.003+10:002013-09-11T01:04:37.024+10:00I'm Back .... from Holiday =)Hello everyone,<br />
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It's been a while since I last updated my blog, I was having a blogging detox moment due to the departure of my PC (RIP my PC, you have been great in helping me). It went kaput one day, just black and nothing else. The worst nightmare is I probably lost majority of my photos ... which haven't been transferred to my portable hard drive. Not sure if anything can be salvaged at this stage, I have to wait till my geek friend come back from holiday. Praying hard for miracle right now.</div>
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Let's talk about happy events now =)<br />
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This year I had a chance to do a 3 weeks holiday covering 4 places (Kota Kinabalu, Hong Kong, Maldives and Singapore). It was quite tiring but holiday is always one happy occasion for me. The tiring bit was the packing/ unpacking, kinda blame myself for that lol, quite a few hotel hopping happened. Had great food most of the time, meeting my friends...a bit of shopping, sightseeing and seeing a new part of the world that I have never seen before. I came back feeling fresh & rejuvenated. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia)</u></strong></span><br />
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My first time here, I was here for a wedding + a bit of sightseeing (in total about 5 days). Weather is hot, humid + sticky, I was like a walking dehydrated sweatbox, drinking water all the time. The food compensated the weather though ... absolutely fantastic food (and pocket friendly). I had great coverage, from fresh seafood, noodles, curry rice, coconut juice, fried banana, coconut jam, etc. I reckon the best highlight was when I visited local eateries in the suburb. I went crazy ... bought almost everything that I can think of. The not so good part was ...Grrr I got ripped off a few times by cabbie (eventhough by our standard is cheap, my friend still laughed at me getting ripped off big time). Like ... let's say I paid cabbie MYR 20-30 ..and my friend said it should only cost 1/2. Oh well, never mind just treat it as supporting Malaysian economy.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lido foodcourt in local suburb - from chicken wings, chicken satay, oyster omelette, dumplings, local vegetables, noodle soup, and other goodies ... I love this foodcourt !! Btw, these are for 2 people =)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Deep fried banana with cheese + Deep fried banana with cheese and chocolate - crispy on the outside with melty cheese and melted dark chocolate to go with the sweet banana ... omg these are evil combination but I love them. Coconut juice works well to wash the greasiness !!</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Hong Kong</u></strong></span><br />
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Still the same old same old ... packed, busy, noisy but cute, and great food. I was in HK for about 10 days. Did a bit of Disneyland, outlet shopping, eat local food, and doing a couple touristy stuff like visiting the Peak, went to Ocean Park (errr was a big nightmare), visited Bird market & Flower market in Mongkok etc.</div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Maldives</span></u></strong><br />
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My first time here too...OMG...when we landed, we were like villagers duo, standing speechless for a few moment. It is too pretty, was surreal, pretty much like what you see in postcard/ magazine shots - yes they are real and exist in this world. It is such an experience, crystal clear water, white sandy beach, and very picturesque. I had a great time in doing some water activities (I usually don't do this kinda thing lol), relaxing, sun soaking (stocking up in vitamin D) and enjoying the view. Pity food was quite average during our entire stay in Maafushivaru. I would loveeee to go back again.</div>
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<u><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Singapore</span></strong></u><br />
The usual regimes, eat and more eating...bakuteh, carrot cake and kaya toast (coconut jam).<br />
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<br />gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-61185965469820128172013-04-29T23:55:00.002+10:002013-05-01T00:49:36.155+10:00MondayitisMonday, 29/04/13 <br />
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Me not having a great Monday ... =(<br />
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Had a busy day at work today, didn't even have time to have breakfast/ snacking/ arvo tea, so not me today. The highlight of the day was ... I got trapped in a lift by myself, lucky it was for 5 mins but the scariest bit was when the lift slide for quite a moment, literally slide 1/2 floor down, and shake at the same time. Thanks for the pumped adrenalin but I don't need it today. Damn you lift, wat a day !! Anyway...I can confirm I have been diagnosed with vitamin H(oliday) deficiency ~ I haven't had my vitamin H for the past 9.5 months, arrrrghhh so hard to function. My vitamin H can only be taken in exactly 18 days time. I miss the smell of airport, waking up at 4am to go to airport, the stress of having overweight luggage, eating like crazy, a bit of hotel hopping .... I am counting and counting ... cant wait !!! I am posting some of my old holiday porns to cheer myself up. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">JeevaKlui <span style="font-size: small;">hotel ~ L</span>ombok island ~ very clear water, un<span style="font-size: small;">interrup<span style="font-size: small;">ted view ... quiet and <span style="font-size: small;">away from <span style="font-size: small;">crow<span style="font-size: small;">ds</span></span></span></span></span> </span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-90308856922714949002013-04-16T00:48:00.000+10:002013-04-16T00:52:59.603+10:00Jones The Grocer <div style="text-align: justify;">
We coincidentally discovered <a href="http://www.jonesthegrocer.com/" target="_blank">Jones the Grocer</a> in Westfield before our dinner. Then we realized, it was their week 1, they just opened its door that week (or even on the night). We didnt waste any time, we headed straight back to Jones the Grocer right after dinner to try their desserts.</div>
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Jones took 'Becasse' old spot in Westfield. They revamped the area, open kitchen, simple and modern decos, sophisticated, relax atmosphere. The entire area is spacious ~ divided into mini grocery store, bakery in the front (btw their pastries, tarts and cakes look Awww-mazing), cafe & restaurant. We ordered 3 desserts, teas and coffee. Desserts were simple (back to basic style), nothing crowded (presentation wise), generous portion and everything tasted fresh. I was pleased with their leaf tea too, nothing else but peppermint for me; very fragrant and strong. Service was considerably smooth on that night, no
hiccups and we had a friendly and bubbly waitress. It is indeed one great place for winding down or catching up with
friends (even business meeting). I went back on week 2 to have their desserts + tea with, pretty self explanatory I guess ** wink wink ** and we will be back to try their mains.</div>
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<a href="http://www.jonesthegrocer.com/" target="_blank">Jones the Grocer</a><br />
Shop 5018, Level 5 Westfield
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Cnr Market & Castlereagh St<br />
Sydney NSW 2000
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Tel: 61 2 8072 7755
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tea menu - great variety, from east to west they have them all</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glazed lemon tart w blackberries and cream fraiche ~ was my friend's choice of dessert<span style="font-size: small;">. I only tried a spoonful<span style="font-size: small;">, custa<span style="font-size: small;">rd is tangy</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> with </span>smooth balance between s<span style="font-size: small;">weet and sour, and complement <span style="font-size: small;">the buttery base.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Other fri<span style="font-size: small;">end's <span style="font-size: small;">dessert ~ </span></span>Citrus pannacotta with strawberries, basil and candied almonds - light and refreshing. Probably the lig<span style="font-size: small;">htest amongst the 3 desserts that we ordered. This s</span>ilky smooth pannac<span style="font-size: small;">otta<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>went well with the c<span style="font-size: small;">runchy candied almon<span style="font-size: small;">ds.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">I can mu<span style="font-size: small;">nch on the<span style="font-size: small;"> candied almonds easily<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span>F<span style="font-size: small;">or s</span>haring? ...hhmm maybe not, I want<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">the whole thing </span>for myself</span>.</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's m<span style="font-size: small;">y <span style="font-size: small;">dessert choice ~ </span></span>Young <span style="font-size: small;">c</span>oconut rice pudding with mango and crunchy almond - <span style="font-size: small;">it is an excellent dessert, taste is just perfect - <span style="font-size: small;">mango + almond really make a big difference<span style="font-size: small;">, no more<span style="font-size: small;"> plain</span> rice pudding. You get the crunchiness from toasted almond <span style="font-size: small;">and <span style="font-size: small;">mango sweetness.</span></span> </span></span>This dessert <span style="font-size: small;">is a little on the heavy side (<span style="font-size: small;">and g<span style="font-size: small;">enerous portion</span>)<span style="font-size: small;"> and</span></span></span></span> I struggled to finish it off after my big dinner. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Def<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">initely</span> an </span>e</span>xcellent choice for sharing.</span></span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-63278590952365531912013-04-13T01:30:00.002+10:002013-04-16T00:52:38.671+10:00The Bathers Pavillion<div style="text-align: justify;">
Most people will say 'Bondi' as their favourite beach in Sydney. I found Bondi is a tad too crowded & way too touristy for me. I beg to differ =) and I vote for Balmoral as my favourite beach in Sydney. It is just simply stunning and offer more characters; great neighbourhood feeling, clean, way less touristy, and if you are dog lover plenty of cute and well groomed doggies around to admire. If you are lucky you can pet/ play with them too (with the seal of approval of the owner of course). Food around Balmoral in general is really good, or I should say it is actually above average. The only drawback about Balmoral is expensive parking around the main stretch, $6 per hour. I can easily spend 3-4 hours there and I usually take bus/ park a little further from the main stretch. There are several great options to have breakfast in Balmoral but somehow I always go back to Bathers Pavilion. Located right in front of the beach, white older building with little kiosk on the side, selling cold drinks, coffees & quick bites for grab. You will not miss this building, it is massive and always packed regardless the hour and be prepared to queue for table ... have a great weekend everyone!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.batherspavilion.com.au/" target="_blank">The Bathers Pavilion</a><br />
4 The Esplanade<br />
Balmoral<br />
Ph. 9969 5050<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Corned beef, spinach and corn hash plus 2 poached eggs - probably not looking so<span style="font-size: small;"> pretty but <span style="font-size: small;">they are <span style="font-size: small;">deliciou<span style="font-size: small;">s - Corn hash (which I think is way better than the usual has<span style="font-size: small;">h brown<span style="font-size: small;"> ~ potato)</span></span> was <span style="font-size: small;">golden brown and crunchy<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The corned beef was <span style="font-size: small;">excellent, it just melt in your mouth</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> ... and the hollandaise sauce</span> add<span style="font-size: small;">s</span> extra oo<span style="font-size: small;">mmphhh when you <span style="font-size: small;">have <span style="font-size: small;">everything</span> together<span style="font-size: small;"> plus<span style="font-size: small;"> the runny egg yo<span style="font-size: small;">lk<span style="font-size: small;">s.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">....this breakfast just <span style="font-size: small;">has no fl<span style="font-size: small;">aws.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">And ..<span style="font-size: small;">.. </span>after the corned beef for myself<span style="font-size: small;">,<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">we were drooling like hell looking at <span style="font-size: small;">next door table having their pancakes</span>, </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">so here we go<span style="font-size: small;"> ... waved to the wa<span style="font-size: small;">itress, and </span></span>we ordered pancakes <span style="font-size: small;">to share<span style="font-size: small;">. Best decision indeed.</span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup - warm and fluff<span style="font-size: small;">y pancake with maple sy<span style="font-size: small;">rup, <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: small;">should have ordered a scoop o<span style="font-size: small;">f <span style="font-size: small;">i<span style="font-size: small;">ce cream<span style="font-size: small;">, will be perfecto.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-25378911255404115192013-03-27T01:37:00.001+11:002013-03-27T01:41:18.006+11:00Not Just Coffee @ PaddingtonSunday, 24/02/13<br />
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My original plan on the day was to do window shopping in Paddington & have brunch in my usual place (which didn't happen at the end). As soon I got off the bus (just before Incu store), I get distracted when I saw an A4 poster stuck on a pole advertising '<a href="http://www.notjustcoffee.com.au/welcome.html" target="_blank">Not Just Coffee</a>'. Somehow I felt tempted to checkout their where about in the laneway. I did follow the signage and found 'Not Just Coffee'. Entrance was like entering the back of a semi terrace house. The entire place is in grey, has 2 areas (upstairs & downstairs), little yet charming. I personally prefer upstairs area, it is smaller but has homey atmosphere. Whilst upstairs, you can sit outside/ inside ~ sit on the couch whilst zipping your coffee and read your gozz mags/ admiring some of the local artists work (photography/ cards/ other arty stuff). Coz we arrived around 2.30pm ish, we only ordered some light bites + fresh juices. Menu is simple, but they taste great & I can see that they are using really fresh ingredients. I am officially ditching my previous Paddo hangout place (best not to name them ...) and very happy with my latest laneway discovery. Change is good ... =)</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.notjustcoffee.com.au/welcome.html" target="_blank">Not Just Coffee</a></b></span></div>
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Rear of 264 Oxford St (entry from Perry Lane)</div>
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Paddington, Sydney, NSW</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cards wall decos (and they are for sale too ...)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Smoked salmon, scrambled egg, and avocado - nice crusty bread, <span style="font-size: small;">simple and perfect<span style="font-size: small;"> for health conscious eater =)</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cP0vmIi7Nww/UVGOKaySooI/AAAAAAAABx0/ynOn0tpzOg8/s1600/IMG_1102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cP0vmIi7Nww/UVGOKaySooI/AAAAAAAABx0/ynOn0tpzOg8/s400/IMG_1102.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good Ol' Bacon & Egg Wrap with home made tomato relish - was really delicious, the home made relish <span style="font-size: small;">is the star<span style="font-size: small;"> ...</span></span> and love it coz it is served as a wrap, light !!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dont forget to 'Check In' ...</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-39155712023890229342013-02-17T01:45:00.002+11:002013-02-17T01:51:16.063+11:00Home Made PepperMint Tea<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was given chives, mint & green purple-ish Vietnamese herbs (was not too sure about the name)<span style="font-size: small;"> by my <span style="font-size: small;">colleague</span></span>. And I was really happy coz I love brewing fresh mint tea, especially those freshly plucked mint leaves (from her mom's garden & no pesticides etc). Yeah I know it's not everyone's cuppa tea coz some of my friends think
it tastes like sipping toothpaste. Hhmm...I really cant tell LOL, coz I have
been a peppermint tea addict for the past 20 years. I have
tried many varieties of peppermint tea and the verdict is .... nothing beats
freshly brewed mint leaves. Peppermint tea does have several health benefits too such as easing nausea, calming, easing off digestion etc and I personally think Peppermint tea is best after dinner tea. Perfect companion on rainy days and doing full mode couch potato ~ catching up on DownTown Abbey/ Revenge TV series. Have a great Sunday everyone. Stay dry.</div>
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
<ul>
<li>1-2 bunch mint leaves</li>
<li>1-2 tablespoon honey (optional)</li>
</ul>
<u>Method:</u><br />
<ul>
<li>Remove mint leaves from the stems, give them a good rinse </li>
<li>Place in teapot & pour hot water (about 90 degrees)</li>
<li>Let it sit for 15-30 minutes, depending on your preference (or till the colour turns darker)</li>
<li>Ready for consumption</li>
<li>Add honey</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fresh mint leaves from my friend's garden (left hand side)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ready for hot water?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S3tILlgRiwQ/UP_q59_H3DI/AAAAAAAABto/q3ZknVs0pdI/s1600/IMG_0790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S3tILlgRiwQ/UP_q59_H3DI/AAAAAAAABto/q3ZknVs0pdI/s400/IMG_0790.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brewing ... are we there yet...are we there yet ??</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vp74MY0ZkMs/UP_q8lvzN4I/AAAAAAAABtw/1_vd6hLOq1U/s1600/IMG_0791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vp74MY0ZkMs/UP_q8lvzN4I/AAAAAAAABtw/1_vd6hLOq1U/s400/IMG_0791.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost ready....starting to <span style="font-size: small;">change color now, slightly yellowish<span style="font-size: small;">!! </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fresh is best ...love freshly brewed <span style="font-size: small;">mint tea.</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-6739072805791080302013-02-14T01:14:00.004+11:002013-03-27T01:39:32.194+11:00 Golden Century CNY dinner<div style="text-align: justify;">
Gong Xi Fat Choi everyone, may the year of water snake brings us good health, luck, wealth, happiness and joy. My CNY started with dinner at the legendary<a href="http://www.goldencentury.com.au/" target="_blank"> Golden Century</a> (Chinatown) with a group of friends. Overall, dishes were great, good service with attentive and helpful staffs. Happy CNY peeps, let's eat yummy food and be merry!! </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjdLFgb1UkI/URuTz9u0V4I/AAAAAAAABuI/pnpN8FWohUQ/s1600/IMG_1067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjdLFgb1UkI/URuTz9u0V4I/AAAAAAAABuI/pnpN8FWohUQ/s400/IMG_1067.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Peking duck ~ crispy skin, hardly any fattie bits and just melt in your mouth..yumyum</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zt7iRnKCiSM/URuT28u9fII/AAAAAAAABuQ/IxIkO5wmt60/s1600/IMG_1068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zt7iRnKCiSM/URuT28u9fII/AAAAAAAABuQ/IxIkO5wmt60/s400/IMG_1068.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sang Choy Bow ~ minced duck with bamboo shoots in lettuce. Refreshing and light with crunchiness from bamboo shoot & lettuce.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOar_nYeYqs/URuT7WzbEfI/AAAAAAAABuY/jYohWhLk_Bw/s1600/IMG_1069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOar_nYeYqs/URuT7WzbEfI/AAAAAAAABuY/jYohWhLk_Bw/s400/IMG_1069.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">CNY posh part ~ Shaved boiled abalone, to be dipped with soy sauce.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_aiMK5HWGC4/URuT-lWW-oI/AAAAAAAABuk/SzjUoQ0M7Jg/s1600/IMG_1070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_aiMK5HWGC4/URuT-lWW-oI/AAAAAAAABuk/SzjUoQ0M7Jg/s400/IMG_1070.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soy sauce for the abalone</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38vGnKfML8g/URuUAnSyldI/AAAAAAAABus/KzuzOnApHKY/s1600/IMG_1071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38vGnKfML8g/URuUAnSyldI/AAAAAAAABus/KzuzOnApHKY/s400/IMG_1071.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wonton soup with lettuce in abalone broth. Simple<span style="font-size: small;"> yet tasty. </span>The broth was excellent, really tasty, wonton was pretty <span style="font-size: small;">jumbo</span> with generous fillings.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kbjkr3we2dw/URuUD1_x4TI/AAAAAAAABu0/KwVctRtlENo/s1600/IMG_1072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kbjkr3we2dw/URuUD1_x4TI/AAAAAAAABu0/KwVctRtlENo/s400/IMG_1072.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lobster noodle ~ OhhMMGee, here comes the great tasty lobster that ruins your cholesterol. Succulent meat and well cooked, goes well with noodle (I think it was egg noodle).</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RY3lAYyTsZw/URuUGvcRONI/AAAAAAAABu8/iI0BksYHDH4/s1600/IMG_1073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RY3lAYyTsZw/URuUGvcRONI/AAAAAAAABu8/iI0BksYHDH4/s400/IMG_1073.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Crispy chicken with salt on the side, it was okay, skin was thin and crispy, meat has subtle taste. I dont mind it but not my fave.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izbLKGlUCq0/URuUKEjEVGI/AAAAAAAABvE/tWzOH3gXHWc/s1600/IMG_1074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izbLKGlUCq0/URuUKEjEVGI/AAAAAAAABvE/tWzOH3gXHWc/s400/IMG_1074.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tofu hot pot with BBQ pork, prawn, carrot, etc.I love the big fat silken tofu !!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZQaDMQklDs/URuUMXfBCkI/AAAAAAAABvM/UWAMbawRMsM/s1600/IMG_1075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZQaDMQklDs/URuUMXfBCkI/AAAAAAAABvM/UWAMbawRMsM/s400/IMG_1075.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spinach cooked with 3 eggs (duck egg, chicken egg and century egg). As a devotee to eggs (duck, chicken, century), this is such a great invention. The dish does not look that interesting, but the taste is undescribeable, spinach in soup with different textures of eggs.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4E-NAOWyET0/URuUPNPxzOI/AAAAAAAABvU/8rjc0xYIbpw/s1600/IMG_1076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4E-NAOWyET0/URuUPNPxzOI/AAAAAAAABvU/8rjc0xYIbpw/s400/IMG_1076.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fried Rice ~ I was too full, didnt have any of the fried rice</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-67960760354381053342013-01-18T01:15:00.001+11:002013-09-11T00:52:32.381+10:00Bali - Part 1<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello all,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apologies for my blur-ness, I have this post sitting in DRAFT since 2011 without realising. Sleepyhead mode strikes back.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have visited Bali several times and always find Bali is lovely and exotic. Great food, great people, great weather, many interesting places to see (from temples, mountain, coffee plantation, jewellery making village etc) and I dont think I can ask for more. Anyway...a while ago I was quite annoyed with this negative article about Bali titled 'Bali why Bother', really boils my blood, link to the article: <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/bali-why-bother-20111024-1mfiz.html">http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/bali-why-bother-20111024-1mfiz.html</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are my rants about the article...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I guess everyone has different style of travelling and you really need to ask yourself whether you belong to the adventure club, comfort cushion, a bit of both or luxury princess? If you do know that you are not a material for adventure then stick with your comfort zone & bubble wrap yourself till you are ready to open your eyes and explore the world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you only visited Bali 1x in your life (and it is totally out of your comfort zone), please do not criticize it harshly as it is quite unfair for Bali. I do agree that sometimes the street sellers can be a little aggressive and persuasive, however they are just trying to make a living so please have some compassion, and don't forget, you do have the options to walk away. If you know you are new to Bali & you <span style="font-size: small;">are not <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">ready</span> for culture shock<span style="font-size: small;"> or </span></span></span>in the need of comfort cushion, please pick the right area/ hotel. Be realistic. If you pay peanuts, dont expect s<span style="font-size: small;">ervices like Conrad</span>.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Again guys, whatever happens (let's say the not so good ones), embrace it and move on. It is not a bad thing. Treat it as an unforgettable memory, part of the fun when exploring a new place & something that you can laugh about in a few years. If you expect no surprises when traveling then maybe you should just stick to do camping in your own room. The beauty of travel to a completely new place is to discover new things that you have never seen/ experienced in your life, it can be anything from getting lost, meeting street vendors, eating anything uncommon, seeing local activities, etc. Be brave and adventurous and your holiday will be a zillion times more enjoyable/ memorable.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, back to biz, I would like to share places that I visited in Bali (Seminyak & Nusa Dua area). Not sure why but I always stick to those 2 areas but hopefully I have a chance to explore other parts of Bali in my next trip and I can give you some updates. In terms of food, hopefully it's not too shocking coz I mostly go for street foods in Bali.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><u><b>B A L I (Seminyak area)</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>FOOD</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bali has great variety in terms of food, from street food, cafe to flashy places ~ we have them all. I love street foods and thank goodness I have never experienced food poisoning in Bali. If you are not used to street foods, I suggest to go easy & make sure to only drink from the packaged bottles (please stock up some Imodium tablets for just in case food poisoning tragedy).</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warung Made ~ legendary and must go, nice settings, great variety (from Japanese, Western to Indonesian food), restaurant is surrounded with quality shops selling batiks, jewellery, clothing, bookstore etc. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warung Pak Malen (JL. Sunset Road no. 5), hawker style, basic restaurant, great food and healthy for pocket</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nasi Ayam Kedawetan ~ similar style to Pak Malen, different side dishes, great food</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://wisatakuliner.com/kuliner/tempat-makan/item/sup-ikan-mak-beng-sanur.html" target="_blank">Sup Ikan Mak Beng</a> (Fish Soup Mrs Beng) ~ hawker style again, fried fish with spicy sour soup</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://balianotour.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/nasi-campur-men-weti-sanur-balinese.html" target="_blank">Nasi Campir Men Weti</a> (Balinese Mixed Rice Mrs Weti) ~ hawker, cheap and tasty, have to rock up early in the morning to avoid 'run out'</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Earth Cafe @ Earth Market ~ if you are vegetarian... </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sate Bali @ Oberoi Rd ~ fantastic satays & tum bebek (duck in banana leaves), a little $$</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.kafebetawi.com/menu.php" target="_blank">Kafe Betawi</a> @ Seminyak Square ~ sells variety of famous Indonesian dishes, </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.grocerandgrind.com/" target="_blank">Grocer and Grind</a> ~ great cakes, pies and coffee. Nice chit chat place, casual vibe.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.kudeta.net/" target="_blank">Kudeta</a> ~ flashy, beautiful view & food, great to watch sunset</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">La Luciolla ~ next door to Kudeta, same vibe - casual yet flashy + view</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ptthead.com/" target="_blank">Potato Head</a> ~ the 'IT' place right now.. hip, full of pretty people ...average food for me. Great drinks. </span></span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warung Made - Nasi Campur Bali (Bali mixed rice) - it is one stop shop, has gado gado, beef rendang, tempeh, tofu, etc. Very tasty and large portion</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Menu @ Cafe Betawi ~ everytime I look at the menu, I wish they open their branch in Sydney</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cafe Betawi - Nasi Timbel (Timbel Rice), served with fried tofu and tempeh, marinated beef and grilled rice (wrapped in banana leave) + sweet and sour soup</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nasi Ayam Kedawetan Seminyak (Kedawetan Chicken Rice) ~ Balinese style mixed rice, served with fish satay, vegetables, egg, giblets, chicken, etc. Really delicious and tasty. It is a lot on the plate and everything goes well together.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sate Bali restaurant ~ Rice with grilled prawn and vegetables, chilli hot, sweet, salty and sour, very refreshing and makes you want to eat more and more and more ....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sate Bali restaurant ~ Mixed Satays (beef, chicken and pork), very well marinated meat, each meat has different sauce and they are all great, my fave is Mr Porkie. One problem...small portion !!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nasi Pedes Bu Andika (Mrs Andika Spicy Rice) ~ street stall, plenty of variety to choose from .. from vegetarian option, chicken in any version, beef, fish, and the not to be forgotten lungs, giblets, liver, etc. If you love chilli sauce, you must try theirs .. little warning: burning sensation may occur</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nVj8rKX0Hxc/UM3NoMN8FfI/AAAAAAAABoE/a-ECrI2P5oM/s1600/IMG_4396.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nVj8rKX0Hxc/UM3NoMN8FfI/AAAAAAAABoE/a-ECrI2P5oM/s400/IMG_4396.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nasi Pedes Bu Andika ~ they have expanded their stall, they have bigger sitting area now</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Babi Guling Pak Malen restaurant (Mr Malen's Roast Pork)</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Babi Guling Pak Malen restaurant ~ giant pork skin</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Babi Guling Pak Malen ~ varieties of side dishes, mainly cooked in Balinese style - with lots of herbs, spicy and tasty. I was overwhelmed when I first when there, didnt know where to startwith the dishes. I had to go back 2x to enjoy all the side dishes.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pork Rice from Pak Malen ~ I picked pork skin, pork cracker, fish satay, chicken cooked in coconut sauce, Balinese style chilli sauce (I think it was lemon grass & red shallot). Uggghh I miss it badly.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Breakfast menu from Sentosa Villa ~ Mie Goreng with prawn crackers, egg and chicken satays. Slightly average for me...great presentation though.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fish Soup from Mrs Beng ~ fried fish with soup, sourish, fresh and spicy soup, fish is quite crispy, their chilli sauce was <span style="font-size: small;">suppa hot</span>, was a bit like someone <span style="font-size: small;">slap<span style="font-size: small;">ping your mouth<span style="font-size: small;"> &<span style="font-size: small;"> it is </span></span></span></span></span></span>great to clear your nasal =)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Potato Head beach club</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Astana Kunti room service ~ simple and tasty dish ... green beans with shrimps + coconut rice. Great companion for watching DVD</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grocer and Grind ~ casual vibe</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">BVilla breakfast ~ freshly cooked daily @ your villa</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">BVilla breakfast ~ assorted fruits (minus the fly, was not part of the hotel deal..teehee..)</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><u><b>SHOPPING</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seminyak is definitely the place to shop, plenty of varieties and price range. Mainly street shopping. From local designers, house decos, shoes, exotic leather goods etc. </span> <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Buddha Wear ~ edgy dresses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Puspita (Jl. Seminyak no 64) ~ beach style, boho, reasonable pricing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/niluhdjelantik" target="_blank">Niluh Djelantik shoes</a> ~ I heart their shoes. Comfy & if you are interested, book an appointment with Niluh to organise a custom made shoes, she will do the measurements & fittings etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sksbali.com/" target="_blank">Simple Konsept Store</a> (SKS) ~ lots of quirky & funky stuff, never get sick of this shop</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kollektor ~ modern funky house decorations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Moonrocks t-shirts ~ great quality t-shirt with great design</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prathivi (Jl. Kayu Aya no 5, Oberoi) ~ shoes & wallets from exotic skins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.downtoearthbali.com/#!__earth-cafe/earth-market" target="_blank">Earth Market</a> ~ organic items, organic clothing etc</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.magalipascal.com/brand.html" target="_blank">Magali Pascal</a> ~ my fave shop !! Always have nice stuff here, from dresses to tops/ jackets etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.uluwatu.co.id/" target="_blank">Uluwatu</a> ~ Balinese embroidery/ lace clothing, really top quality</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mitsch ~ Located next to BVilla Seaside, lots of kaftans or casual clothing (really well made and great design)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seminyak Square market ~ jewellery, clothing, shoes, arts and crafts. Bargain is a must here.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Niluh Djelantik shoes</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The talented shoes designer ... Niluh Djelantik, ready to do my shoes measurements yayy...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">SKS @ Seminyak</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><u>SPA/ MASSAGE/ SALON</u></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know there are zillions of spa/ salon in Seminyak & they offer lots of attractive <span style="font-size: small;">packages. If you are planning to do manicure<span style="font-size: small;">/ pedicure just make sure you check with the<span style="font-size: small;"> salon</span> whether they sterili<span style="font-size: small;">z</span>e their equipment (yes..I am a little clean <span style="font-size: small;">freak<span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="font-size: small;"> but hey better be safe th<span style="font-size: small;">a</span>n sorry). These are places that I have tried <span style="font-size: small;">and I am happy with their serv<span style="font-size: small;">ices and cleanliness. Happy trying.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://amospa.com/" target="_blank">AMO spa</a> ~ I love their manicure pedicure, facial, and reflexology. Very hygienic.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://muranospa.com/" target="_blank">Murano spa</a> ~ Great massage and body scrub. Try boreh (traditional Balinese body scrub using local herbs). They can do pick up & drop off too if you stay around Seminyak.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houseofdavidsalon.com/" target="_blank">David Salon</a> ~ Great manicure pedicure and hair treatment. They are Kerastase salon, try their Kerastase hair massage (approx. 2 hrs). Heaven.This salon is located next to Carrefour supermarket (not qui<span style="font-size: small;">te in <span style="font-size: small;">Se<span style="font-size: small;">minyak, about 10 mins from Seminyak)</span></span></span>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spoiled by Max Van Der Hoek (Jl. Umalas 2 no 90, Kerobokan, phone. 0361 8475141) ~ My hair was like Simba during my holiday last year & desperately need a haircut. I was quite lucky to score an appointment with Max during my holiday last year. He did a great job & I love it, will be back for <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">haircut</span> if I <span style="font-size: small;">go to Bali again</span></span></span>. Max is is such an entertaining hairdresser, such a clown<span style="font-size: small;"> and he speaks</span> fluen<span style="font-size: small;">t</span> Indonesian<span style="font-size: small;">, amazing</span>. You will get 'spoiled' for sure.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><u>SUPERMARKET</u></b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.balideli.net/" target="_blank">Bali Deli</a> ~ supermarket and bakery</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carrefour ~ perhaps the biggest supermarket, not quite in Seminyak but it is fairly close. About 10-15 mins from Seminyak by taxi</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bintang supermarket</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Earth Market ~ for anything organic </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Papaya (not quite in Seminyak, but not too far, probably 10-15 mins by car) (Jl. Merta Nadi) ~ Japanese supermarket, bakery & deli</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>ACCOMODATION</u></b></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.astanakunti.com/" target="_blank">Astana Kunti Serviced Apartment</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Basic stay starts from less than AUD100 per night, it is located outside the main strip of Seminyak. Spacious room with kitchenette. To go to the main strip, you can walk for about 15 mins or take a cab.</span></span></div>
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<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bvilla.com/index.php?m1=1100&m2=1400" target="_blank">Bvilla Seaside Villa</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Great location, it's quite hidden and quiet although it is located behind the busy strips of Seminyak. Walking distance to the beach & Kudeta/ La Luciolla. Freshly prepared breakfast by the butler (cooked at your kitchen). Private swimming pool. Great for bigger group & family with kids.</span></span></div>
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<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.balisentosa.com/" target="_blank">Sentosa Private Villa</a></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Another hidden gem in Seminyak, seriously secluded, it is quiet and relaxing, you hardly hear any noise, really tranquil. Right in the heart of Seminyak. To walk to the main strip, probably about 10 mins. They do provide some shuttle service to go to the main strip. Freshly prepared breakfast with limited choices (Continental/ Mie Goreng or Nasi Goreng). Private swimming pool. Great for bigger group & family with kids.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Astana Kunti serviced apartment - good size swimming pool </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Astana Kunti apartment - petite and relaxing</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y0bDdxW8JYs/UM3NHTX7k2I/AAAAAAAABnM/YXe_vFHGszo/s1600/IMG_4335.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y0bDdxW8JYs/UM3NHTX7k2I/AAAAAAAABnM/YXe_vFHGszo/s400/IMG_4335.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Astana Kunti apartment - fairly large, with mini kitchenette</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d3SYlm-K6y0/UM3PGCs0ynI/AAAAAAAABpM/uGTztfTECO4/s1600/IMG_4353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d3SYlm-K6y0/UM3PGCs0ynI/AAAAAAAABpM/uGTztfTECO4/s400/IMG_4353.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">BVilla Seaside - 3 bedroom villa with private pool</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sentosa Villa - private pool within your villa, Living & Kitchen on the left hand side of the pool. Right hand side & front of the pool ~ bedrooms</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oNkikRgoClc/UP_fw-3ZKCI/AAAAAAAABro/2P-kLSbGNMU/s1600/SENTORSA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oNkikRgoClc/UP_fw-3ZKCI/AAAAAAAABro/2P-kLSbGNMU/s400/SENTORSA.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sentosa Villa - Living room & dining, spacious and homey</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sentosa Villa</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-54407295072324020962013-01-17T01:09:00.000+11:002013-01-17T01:10:50.218+11:00Rubber Duck @ Darling Harbour<div style="text-align: justify;">
As part of Sydney Festival (January 5-27) ~ festival of music, art, dance, theatre etc, a 15m tall Rubber Duckie by Florentijn Hofman, blessed with cuteness overload, has been floating in Darling Harbour for us.</div>
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Please visit the duckie during January, it is really cute and dont forget to take zillions of crazy photos with the famous duck.</div>
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For more photos:<br />
<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/entertainment/art-and-design/rubber-duck-arrives-in-sydney-20130105-2c9zx.html">http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/entertainment/art-and-design/rubber-duck-arrives-in-sydney-20130105-2c9zx.html</a><br />
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Information on Sydney Festival:<br />
<a href="http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2013/">http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2013/</a><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x8Fj-Zznqd8/UPawAxcJgMI/AAAAAAAABqs/Mm9sfz6fhQw/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x8Fj-Zznqd8/UPawAxcJgMI/AAAAAAAABqs/Mm9sfz6fhQw/s400/IMG_1057.JPG" width="300" /></a> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rubber Duckie's new home @ Darling Harbour, <span style="font-size: small;">bright yellow ...brighten the city indeed.</span></span></span><u><br /></u></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Floating around <span style="font-size: small;">in the afternoon</span></span> </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MfShlbIsLDU/UPav-6SXHkI/AAAAAAAABqg/SLN6eX5QYlM/s1600/IMG_1055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MfShlbIsLDU/UPav-6SXHkI/AAAAAAAABqg/SLN6eX5QYlM/s400/IMG_1055.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">15m <span style="font-size: small;">R</span>ubber duckie ma<span style="font-size: small;">kes</span> Darling Harbour <span style="font-size: small;">looking a little</span> tiny</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-56917926400173951852013-01-17T00:48:00.000+11:002013-01-17T00:48:07.310+11:00Happy New Year 2013 !!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hope everyone had a great relaxing Christmas and New Year break, feeling fresh and recharged, ready to rock 2013. With New Year's resolution list in your hand, the many sales in almost every shops in Sydney, new restaurants/ cafes arrival in Sydney, travel special offers etc we will never run out of things to do/ try. Whatever plan you have for 2013, I am wishing everyone a great year, may 2013 brings everyone good health, good food, good holidayS and all the very best in every aspect of your life.<br />
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PS. Thanks to all my lovely friends for spoiling me with gifts. Love them all !! </div>
Here's some photo that I took last week using alphabet beads to welcome 2013.... =)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alphabet beads from Beadmaster in Crows Nest<span style="font-size: small;">. </span>Pity Beadmaster has closed its door starting from this year.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Little Xmas pressie for me<span style="font-size: small;"> ~ </span>Home made raspberry jam by Donna the jam queen</span>, <span style="font-size: small;">every drop is precious and <span style="font-size: small;">will not be wa<span style="font-size: small;">sted</span>.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello Kitty lunch bag, purse, phone <span style="font-size: small;">accessory</span>, key strap, Stila travel kit, earrings ... thank you HM, TM, EW, JD</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MfbM9bAFk20/UPaqZqzl4NI/AAAAAAAABp8/l73nSo3dK2M/s1600/IMG_0953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MfbM9bAFk20/UPaqZqzl4NI/AAAAAAAABp8/l73nSo3dK2M/s400/IMG_0953.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oh almost forgot hehehe..Haigh's milk chocolate froggy and Xmas tealight ... thank you DW and <span style="font-size: small;">LD</span></span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-63072069758483970032012-11-25T21:56:00.001+11:002012-11-30T22:57:20.240+11:00Home Made Chilli Jam<div style="text-align: justify;">
My collegue miss Donna, multi talented kitchen queen - marmalade & jam maker, best raspberry tart maker, curry, pies, or anything & everything from Donna's kitchen. She always make everything yummy and fantastico. Donna loves experimenting new recipes too & I am always happy to be her guinea pig. She does give me a bit of inspiration to be a bit more hard working in the kitchen LOL, here I am experimenting my chilli jam. This is my first time making chilli jam & it turns to be not as scary as I thought. A bit of prep time but I am really pleased with my jam - it is full of natural goodness, no preservatives added watsoever, and I used real tomatoes. Color wise, it is not giving me the vibrant red that I want (perhaps I have to use more capsicum than tomatoes next time), but dont judge the book by its cover, it tastes great !! Okie...my recipe was done using the long way method ..this can be short cut by using whole peeled tomatoes from the can. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Part (1)</b></span> - Put them in food processor, run till fairly smooth<br />
<ul>
<li>3 stalks lemon grass - only use the white part, cut diagonally</li>
<li>100 gr ginger</li>
<li>2 red chilli - remove seeds if you want to reduce the spicy-ness</li>
<li>2 cloves garlic </li>
<li>3 kaffir lime leaves</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: red;"><b>Part (2)</b></span> - Prepare diced tomatoes <br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>** For short cut version, omit Part 2, replace with canned whole peeled tomato, cut each tomato into 6 **</i></span><br />
<ul>
<li>800gr tomato - in a pot, boiled tomatoes till skins cracked open, scoop them out and cool them. Once cool, peel the skin off & remove core, cut each tomato into 6.</li>
</ul>
<b><span style="color: red;">Part (3)</span> - </b>Other ingredients:<br />
<ul>
<li>300 gr chopped onion</li>
<li>2 red capsicum, remove seeds & chopped</li>
<li>Grated lime skin from 1 lime</li>
<li>2 tablespoon olive oil</li>
<li>3/4 cup brown sugar</li>
<li>1/2-3/4 cup white wine vinegar</li>
<li>2 tablespoon salt</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: red;"><u><b>Method:</b></u></span><br />
<ul>
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<ol>
<li>Heat up olive oil in a pot (preferably thick based pot)</li>
<li>Stir fry onion, garlic, capsicum until fragrant and soft</li>
<li>Add remaining ingredients</li>
<li>Bring to the boil for about 15-20 mins, stir occasionally </li>
<li>Simmer for about 30mins-1hour</li>
<li>Cook until liquid is minimal, and you get thick and sticky jam </li>
<li>Once ready, transfer to glass jam jar</li>
</ol>
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</ul>
<span style="color: red;"><u><b>Note: </b></u></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Total time required: approx. 1.5 hour</li>
<li>To make approx. 2.5 litre of chilli jam</li>
<li>If you store it in sterilised glass jar, it can last up to 3 months, for sterilising method, there are quite a few in youtube, this video is quite easy to follow: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS7SC3UGkII" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS7SC3UGkII</a></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: red;"><u><b>How to serve Chilli jam?</b></u></span><br />
Chilli jam can be served with ....<br />
<ul>
<li>Corn chips</li>
<li>Grilled corn</li>
<li>Corn fritters - for recipe, click <a href="http://gourmetorange.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/corn-fritters.html" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Zucchini fritters </li>
<li>Prawn Pasta </li>
<li>I did brioche, avocado, ham/ falafel + chilli jam .. was pretty awesome !!</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Getting all the ingredients ready</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Starting to crack ....</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g3aC2LZixok/UKDNrYF9D5I/AAAAAAAABkM/kNkWfLhxy6c/s1600/IMG_0722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g3aC2LZixok/UKDNrYF9D5I/AAAAAAAABkM/kNkWfLhxy6c/s400/IMG_0722.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cooling ...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5sQ7zFsTT2I/UKDNwwi4zNI/AAAAAAAABkU/Grr-yh5CTMs/s1600/IMG_0724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5sQ7zFsTT2I/UKDNwwi4zNI/AAAAAAAABkU/Grr-yh5CTMs/s400/IMG_0724.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ready for peeling & core<span style="font-size: small;"> removal</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Home made chilli jam</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-17118092768492711012012-11-25T12:15:00.003+11:002012-12-02T23:53:45.062+11:00Corn FrittersSunday, 18/11/12 <br />
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Ever since I got my new toy, mini food processor, I always try to make something where I can use my food processor. Anyway ... last Sunday I had to go friend's party & I decided to make Indonesian style Corn Fritters (aka Bakwan Jagung in Indonesia). Corn fritters are quite common in Indonesia, it can be found everywhere especially from street stalls. Street sellers always use real corns, they slice them & make everything from scratch & tasted so good. Perhaps the street dust and newspaper (street seller's version of paper towel) also plays a part in making them taste great?? <br />
In Indonesia, it is very common for street sellers to use newspaper as paper towel, some friends screamed coz of hygienity issue, 'ink may run off & rub to the fritters'. I just told them to close their eyes off & demolish the stuff. Taste great isn't .... =)</div>
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And yeahhh since I got fresh great ingredients, I decided to do the lengthy way, making everything from scratch to copy the street sellers. I know it's a bit of an effort and seems lengthy but the results is pretty good. You can do a short cut version by using canned corn & it will make life easier and less mess in the kitchen.</div>
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
<ul>
<li>3 sweet corns (for short cut version, use 1 can of sweet corn kernels, drain the water and 1 can of creamed corn)</li>
<li>1 garlic, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 red shallot, finely chopped</li>
<li>3-4 stalks spring onion, finely chopped (only use green bits) </li>
<li>1/2 tablespoon salt</li>
<li>a pinch sugar</li>
<li>1 egg </li>
<li>1 tablespoon ground coriander seed </li>
<li>1/2 tablespoon white pepper</li>
<li>4 tablespoon plain flour</li>
<li>4 tablespoon rice flour </li>
<li>1 chilli - remove seed & finely chopped (optional)</li>
</ul>
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<u>Method:</u><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">***** For Short cut version - omit step 1 & start from step 2 *****</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Step 1 - Prepare Corn</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>Lay newspaper everywhere around your chopping board to avoid messy bench (slicing corn can be quite 'juicy') </li>
<li>Slice corn in 4 sides, lay them flat and slice them</li>
<li>Divide them into 2 bowls of corn kernels</li>
<li>Bowl 1 - make creamed corn - just chuck everything into food processor, run it till fairly smooth</li>
<li>Bowl 2 - stay as corn kernels - use pestle & bash them up (violance is allowed here - this will avoid the corn kernel to burst when we fry them). If you don't have pestle you can also spread them in chopping board, and use rolling pin.</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eegBvEsI8FQ/UK-H-pfaMeI/AAAAAAAABks/ScMBmW8ecO0/s1600/IMG_0882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eegBvEsI8FQ/UK-H-pfaMeI/AAAAAAAABks/ScMBmW8ecO0/s400/IMG_0882.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lay <span style="font-size: small;">the corn, and start <span style="font-size: small;">slicing the corn</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNB_WjBIYnQ/UK-ICFvRF2I/AAAAAAAABk0/FZvnHAAQvGU/s1600/IMG_0883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fNB_WjBIYnQ/UK-ICFvRF2I/AAAAAAAABk0/FZvnHAAQvGU/s400/IMG_0883.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slice each side<span style="font-size: small;"> of the co<span style="font-size: small;">rn - </span></span>4 sides of the corn</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GEpo7eXudlI/UK-II3aGTZI/AAAAAAAABk8/72RODLB3kuE/s1600/IMG_0881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GEpo7eXudlI/UK-II3aGTZI/AAAAAAAABk8/72RODLB3kuE/s400/IMG_0881.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bowl 1 - Creamed corn</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsy08Q7Mw9c/UK-ILWTm-6I/AAAAAAAABlE/1WKq5H4kdMg/s1600/IMG_0885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsy08Q7Mw9c/UK-ILWTm-6I/AAAAAAAABlE/1WKq5H4kdMg/s400/IMG_0885.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bowl 2 - Corn kernels being bashed up</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Step 2 - Make Batter </b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>In a mixing bowl, whisk plain flour and egg till not lumpy</li>
<li>Add all remaining ingredients</li>
<li>Batter has to be thick and heavy (if it's still runny just add plain flour)</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U5OY-5xYBso/UK-IZNidblI/AAAAAAAABlk/moudcBKdAo4/s1600/IMG_0893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U5OY-5xYBso/UK-IZNidblI/AAAAAAAABlk/moudcBKdAo4/s400/IMG_0893.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rice flour that I used ...Thai elephant <span style="font-size: small;">brand</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bsk9ivTUiL0/UK-IOCemp5I/AAAAAAAABlM/O0bGA6QMsHE/s1600/IMG_0887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bsk9ivTUiL0/UK-IOCemp5I/AAAAAAAABlM/O0bGA6QMsHE/s400/IMG_0887.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Corn Fritters batter - ready to go ...</span></td></tr>
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<ul>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Step 3 - Deep Frying</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li>In a wok, heat up cooking oil </li>
<li>When ready, take 1 table spoon of batter each time till finish</li>
<li>Lay paper towel in a plate & put the fritters here before serving to absorb oil </li>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rOEUg1MEt9U/UK-IRwfAu4I/AAAAAAAABlU/Nz5uK2JsYmc/s1600/IMG_0888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rOEUg1MEt9U/UK-IRwfAu4I/AAAAAAAABlU/Nz5uK2JsYmc/s400/IMG_0888.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Deep Fryin<span style="font-size: small;">g</span> </span></td></tr>
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<tr align="center"><td><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kd4_mPb71gk/UK-IVXM5HpI/AAAAAAAABlc/FHBaj6ljZ_s/s1600/IMG_0890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kd4_mPb71gk/UK-IVXM5HpI/AAAAAAAABlc/FHBaj6ljZ_s/s400/IMG_0890.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">Corn Fritters now ready ....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">served with home made chilli jam </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(I will post recipe soon)</span></td></tr>
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</ul>
<u>Note:</u><br />
<ul>
<li>Approx time for full method version 1.5 hr</li>
<li>Approx time for short cut version (with canned corn) 45 mins</li>
<li>Recipe can make about 16-18 pieces</li>
</ul>
gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-47585260441880917662012-10-23T21:59:00.000+11:002012-11-29T00:37:18.744+11:00Pandan Chiffon Cake<div style="text-align: justify;">
Chiffon cake brings a bundle of childhood memory for me. My late grandma used to bake cookies and cakes for us every week without failed. She was a good baker (she was baking teacher at church), and chiffon cake was one of her forte (her best one was chocolate chips flavour). Pity I never find anything like hers in Sydney. Well, there are 2
shops that sell chiffon, but they are a bit dry for my liking and at around $5-8 per
slice, of course I am not happy. I decided to make my own and this is how my Pandan Chiffon lab started. I was telling myself, I am sure I have a bit of my grandma's baking gen on me, how hard will this be? It was not an easy journey I can tell you that...but is not hard once know the tricks. My Pandan Chiffon project was not that smooth, I tried 4 different basic recipes, and I modified each of the recipe too, so if I multiplied the no. of recipes x my modifications = a lot trials (I kinda lost count). I had great ones and I also had failed ones as well - hard as rock, the sinker, the raw, you name it. </div>
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My recipe is adapted from Cookingcrave, I just love her recipe, the facts that I dont have to waste any egg yolks and she gave good tips too. Some recipes ask you to use more egg whites
and to be honest I cant tell the difference when I use more egg whites. Plus what am I going to do with the remaining egg yolks? I dont think I can use egg yolks for my face mask right....A friend suggested making hair mask (mixing egg yolk with avocado & olive oil)..no thanx. So far this recipe works best for me, soft, fluffy and not dry..and sinker no more. Shape wise it still needs some work coz it's still a bit bended on the side. But it's ok for me, I prefer flavour and texture than shape. When I took my chiffon cake to my friend's birthday during the weekend, they loved it and one of the lady asked me for the recipe coz her son loves it. Woww...not bad at all!!</div>
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Original Recipe:<br />
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<a href="http://cookingcrave.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/pandan-chiffon.html"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">http://cookingcrave.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/pandan-chiffon.html</span></b></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">My Adapted Recipe:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><u><b>INGREDIENTS:</b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(A) Coconut Milk + Pandan extract mixture:</span></b></span></b></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10 pandan leaves (they are approx. 40-50cm long)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon pandan essence (I use koepoe koepoe brand) </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence </span></li>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(B) Egg Yolks Batter:</span></b></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7
egg yolks</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">60g
caster sugar<span style="color: red;"></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6
tbsp sunflower oil</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">140g
plain flour </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(C) Egg Whites Foam:</span></b></span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7
egg whites</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">15
gr corn flour </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">75g
caster sugar</span> </li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">METHOD:</span></b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 1. Make (A) Coconut milk + Pandan extract mixture:</span></b></span></b></span><br />
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pandan
leaves – wash, wipe dry with paper towel, cut ugly bits (yellowish part), cut into pieces</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Put
pandan leaves + coconut milk in food processor – squeeze out</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remeasure mixture again, ensure
total liquid = 165ml (from 150ml coconut milk + pandan leaves extract)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add salt and vanilla essence</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tw5ad-7S6kM/UIWzltawhxI/AAAAAAAABjs/aZ8QXivsj20/s1600/IMG_0652.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tw5ad-7S6kM/UIWzltawhxI/AAAAAAAABjs/aZ8QXivsj20/s400/IMG_0652.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fresh Pandan leaves</span><u><br /></u></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw3MuY4NoQ4/UIWzZd8PpPI/AAAAAAAABjU/o7W_UCLnuDI/s1600/IMG_0655.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw3MuY4NoQ4/UIWzZd8PpPI/AAAAAAAABjU/o7W_UCLnuDI/s400/IMG_0655.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pandan leaves pulp + coconut milk <span style="font-size: small;">= green coconut milk</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="color: lime;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> 2. Make (B) Egg yolks batter:</span></span></b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hand whisk egg yolks with sugar</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add mixture (A) coconut milk + pandan - hand whisk, mix well </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add cooking
oil, mix well</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fold
in plain flour slowly until it forms batter and no lumps</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set aside</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: lime;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> 3. Make (C) Egg whites foam:</span></span></span></b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span> </span></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In another bowl, beat egg whites till it form soft peak</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gradually add in
sugar till it finished (it will be white, glossy & stiff)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add in corn
flour and continue beating at high speed till stiff peaks
form</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2W94NlY49Jg/UIWzc31-CHI/AAAAAAAABjc/G44XAwWJdws/s1600/IMG_0657.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2W94NlY49Jg/UIWzc31-CHI/AAAAAAAABjc/G44XAwWJdws/s400/IMG_0657.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Egg whites foam - stiff and gloss<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">y</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: lime;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">4. Next steps:</span></span></span></b><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span> </span></span><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span> </span><br />
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gently fold mixture (C) egg white into (B) egg yolks </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pour
batter into ungreased chiffon pan (with removable base). I use 25 cm diameter</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tap top side/ side of the pan a few times to get rid of air bubbles (dont bang to the table as the batter might run wild if slip from the base)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bake in preheated
oven at 1<i>60c </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">for 30-40mins or until it is
cooked. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remove
cake from oven, immediately invert cake</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wait
until it is completely cooled before removing it from the mould</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Note:</span></b></u></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Approximate time required: about 2.5 hours (including preparation)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Pandan is also know as screwpine </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 recipe can make about 12 cupcakes. If you are making cupcakes, then it's ok to bang to the table after you poured the batter into the mould</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span>Use fresh eggs at room temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Use 60gr egg for this recipe </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">To extract coconut milk + pandan juice mix, use cheese cloth for best result (I used strainer and it was not that great)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Mixing bowls have to be dry </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dont overwork your egg yolk batter & when mixing mixture (B) to (C)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Some recipes do not recommend greasing the pan, however, I always grease my pan then lining it with good baking paper (Glad) & it makes washing up much easier</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Where to buy Pandan leaves & Pandan essence:</span></b></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Pontip (Thai grocery store)</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">16 Campbell St, Haymarket (Chinatown), Sydney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Phone.(02) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9211 2208 </span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Lucky Thai (Thai grocery store)</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">50/40 Campbell st, Haymarket (Chinatown), Sydney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Phone.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(02) 9211 3163 </span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chiffon pan with removable base</span><u><br /></u></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZyxxw_eDcM/UIWzhc0yAoI/AAAAAAAABjk/1BNP6g_m0GM/s1600/IMG_0650.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uxKB61RbZX4/UIWzPD3xLOI/AAAAAAAABjE/o8ge1Lhbv5w/s1600/IMG_0670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uxKB61RbZX4/UIWzPD3xLOI/AAAAAAAABjE/o8ge1Lhbv5w/s400/IMG_0670.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shape aint perfect yet<span style="font-size: small;"> but it</span> tastes <span style="font-size: small;">great for me...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olXo5H7KhYg/UIWzS9etVxI/AAAAAAAABjM/Ndw91K5WC9Q/s1600/IMG_0671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olXo5H7KhYg/UIWzS9etVxI/AAAAAAAABjM/Ndw91K5WC9Q/s400/IMG_0671.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pandan Chiffon Cupcakes version</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ul>
</ul>
gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-34802365450120496972012-10-16T22:48:00.001+11:002012-10-16T22:53:02.523+11:00Tea Crazy<div style="text-align: justify;">
During the long weekend, I was cleaning my cupboard and found bits and pieces of my tea collection everywhere. I placed them on the table & start to wonder how am I going to finish all of them? This is way too much and will last me for at least 1 year. I then realise I have different brands, functions, tea bags/ leaves, different countries, etc. From night time, cleansing, warmth, detox, calming, increase stamina etc, I have them all. I stored some at home and some at work. I am not a tea connoisseur but I do appreciate great taste and quality. I really don't mind spending a little bit extra for good tea coz
I know they taste great, aromatic and it will taste like real tea, not like
diluted mud water euuwww... (not that I have ever tasted mud water). I just cant have bad tea. Life is too short
to drink bad tea.<br />
<br />
My theory is you get what you paid for, but it does not mean that expensive one is always good. I know a tea shop with branches everywhere in here, charging premium price & their tea is not the best (will not name the brand coz it's just my personal preference). If you are starting to get into tea, keep trying different stuff till you find one that really click with your tastebud. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
My old time fave:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<ul>
<li>Peppermint</li>
<li>American Ginseng tea (from Eu Yan Sang)</li>
<li>Freshly brewed mint leaves bunch + hot water </li>
</ul>
</div>
My current fave brands:<br />
<ul>
<li>TWG (Emperor Sencha, Moroccan Mint & Alexandria)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.madameflavour.com.au/" target="_blank">Madame Flavour</a> (White tea with rose petals & Green Jasmine pear)</li>
<li>Pukka (Night Time, 3 Ginger, Cleanse)</li>
</ul>
Some of my mini tea collection ... <br /><ul>
</ul>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rAfPPN0hCJw/UHwCujABbWI/AAAAAAAABi0/OPh4_33bdZU/s1600/IMG_0606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rAfPPN0hCJw/UHwCujABbWI/AAAAAAAABi0/OPh4_33bdZU/s400/IMG_0606.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Harrods English breakfast loose leaf - Really beautiful, <span style="font-size: small;">i</span>ncredible aroma, robust and rich...taste great. I love it for breakfast/ afternoon tea with a slice of cake<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NcSfL_RGbv8/UHwBVBFo-VI/AAAAAAAABio/bIonZsjpX_4/s1600/IMG_0609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NcSfL_RGbv8/UHwBVBFo-VI/AAAAAAAABio/bIonZsjpX_4/s400/IMG_0609.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Korean Honey Ginger tea - texture wise<span style="font-size: small;"> it's like jam/ solid with some smooth fibre<span style="font-size: small;">s particle</span></span>, you just use 1-2 tablespoon & dilute it with hot water. Very p<span style="font-size: small;">ractical.</span> A little sweet for my liking though.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yun-Nan Pu-erh tea from <a href="http://www.yingkeetea.com/main/index.php" target="_blank">Ying Kee Tea house</a>, one of the legendary tea house in Hong Kong. They are conveniently available in HK airport too. I feel Pu-erh is refereshing, mild and has some detox effect (if you are having some greasy Chinese food or yumcha, Pu-erh seems good to have with). Tea leaves are quite<span style="font-size: small;"> tiny but they expand a lot <span style="font-size: small;">with hot water<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">American Wild Ginseng Tea from <a href="http://www.euyansang.com/index.php" target="_blank">Eu Yan Sang</a> (Chinese herbal shop) - great for health especially during winter, increase overall stamina & clear excess heat in your body. It has a subtle bitter taste which is lovely, I really heart this product, I buy them every year. Instructions ask you to infuse it for 10 mins, I like mine to have stronger taste, so I let it sit for about 20 mins.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pukka brand - Night time, Cleanse, Three Ginger - depending on the weather, mood, need etc, I have varieties to alternate. Three ginger is great for winter time, too strong for summer. Night time ... hhmm this is quite an interesting one for me, I am a sleepy head by nature & I am not sure if this has any effect on me.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alexandria from TWG - a mix of Morrocan mint, green tea and vanilla. This is great one for after dinner tea, really refreshing and light. Brew for about 5 mins & OMG...superb aroma.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">TWG teabags - Emperor Sencha, Moroccan Mint Tea and Alexandria. I love them all, really practical to bring to work/ during travelling. 15 teabags in a box. Generous amount of tea leaves per teabag.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">TWG teabag is the only one that I know so far<span style="font-size: small;"> that has </span>hand sewn cotton cloth teabag. It works really well to release the flavour. The only drawback is<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>if you leave it too long, you might have mini puddle of water around your tea mug (the string absorb water & just drip). You just have to make sure you take out the teabag after 2-4 mins.</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-27876301360036925042012-10-15T01:03:00.003+11:002012-10-16T22:54:27.557+11:00Weekend ShoppingSaturday, 13/10/2012<br />
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A friend was hunting for Santoku knife, and we decided to go to <a href="http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Peters of Kensington</a> to check out their knives range. My friend got Tojiro Santoku knife and knife sharpening steel (looks like a baby stick sword) at the end. And guess who got dragged to spend as well? ME....oh noooo, this is really naughty. I had no plan to buy anything on the day but temptations are just hard to resist. I bought 3 items - food processor, mug and digital scale.</div>
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Let me justify my recent splurge...</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">All this long I have been hunting for a mini food processor because my current one is 1/2 dead - I have Breville mini whizz & I dropped the bowl (the plastic bowl was split into 1/2) and too troublesome to get 'just the bowl'.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">My cheapo scale is so unreliable - and it is really hard to rely on this when I am baking (trust me I really am into baking right now & digital scale will be frequently on air)</li>
<li>For the mug ... there's no justification hhmm 'because it's so cute' is probably the reason </li>
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I know my pocket is screaming now, oh well, let me treat is as my early Christmas presents. Meet my new family ... mini food processor, digital scale, and Hello Kitty mug.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Le Micro from Magimix - I just love the size - it's great for making sambal, pesto, sauce, mayonaisse etc in smaller quantity. I know Magimix will not dissapoint me, my mom has one of the bigger food processor & it just last forever.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My new red Digital Scale and Hello Kitty mug ... yayyy</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bye bye BREVILLE and old scale...time to upgrade</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-9536082334077561512012-08-24T00:30:00.002+10:002013-04-13T12:25:20.603+10:00Only in Bangkok 2011These are quite a yesteryear random photos collection but I had a great time in Bangkok last year & I just want to share my snaps =)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tuk Tuk - Bangkok style rickshaw, bargaining is a must</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Neon bright pink taxi - think about all the benefits, you can easily hail them and will not miss them when they pass by on the road. They are super strikey under the scorching sun</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bangkok traffic jam in CBD - around 8-9pm on a weekday. Spot the OZ theme taxi ...<span style="font-size: small;">I think Sydney's traffic is bearable compared to Bangkok.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">United Kingdom of Fakeys ..Gucci, Prada, Coach, Chanel @ floating market</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warning sticker on taxi's window - I translate it as... No Goat, No Gun, No XXX, No Dog, No Alcohol and No Durian</span>. <span style="font-size: small;">Seriously...who will carry a goat to a cab?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hand Made Robot from Recycled materials @ Chatuchak Market (aka JJ market)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Money on string - donating money to the temple by stapling the money to the string @ Golden Mount temple (roof top).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Baby pineapple - super sweet - sweetest pineapple ever, about the size of an apple. More expensive than normal pineapple according to my friend who is a local. How to eat? Hold the green bit & eat it like popsicle.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Various types of eggplants - purple, white, round, oval, green, etc. I thought there's only 2-3 kinds of eggplants in the whole eggplant family.</span></td></tr>
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-62205572499036965602012-08-21T23:29:00.001+10:002012-12-09T19:38:04.760+11:00Cara and Co @ Westfield SydneyFriday, 06/01/2012 <br />
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Okay peeps, I have finally decided to post <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Cara and Co</b></span> after contemplating for several months. Slap my selfish-ness, initially I was not keen to post it coz I dont want Cara to get popular too soon (Cara please dont crucify me). Imagine if they starting to intro '1 month to book a table' policy. What a nightmare.<br />
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Oh well after all I am not a heartless soul and I am more than happy to tell the universe how AWESOME Cara and Co is. </div>
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Cara & Co is located on level 4 of Westfield. How easy to find Cara? It is easy but tricky. Here's my story. Let's start with my bad habit that I always carry across regardless the country, timezone, or place ... as usual I left everything to last minute to find the exact whereabout. Feeling helpless & lazy to walkaround Westfield, I went to 'INFORMATION' hoping for some miracle.</div>
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Me : Hi, I am looking for Cara and Co. </div>
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Concierge 1 : Sorry...what's the name again? what is Ca_ _ and...?</div>
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Me : Cara & Co, C_A_R_A (I had to spell it), Fashion store and restaurant, the restaurant is inside the clothing store </div>
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Concierge 1 : Sorry I dont know, what's the name again let me ask my collegue' (helllo...INFORMATION desk were you there for real? Did you pass training program?)</div>
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Concierge 2 : Excuse me, are you looking for Cara & Co, Oh yeah ... Cara and Co, level 4, next to Sambag, on the top of Mulberry'.<br />
Ahaaa now we are on the same page, what a life saver. Quest sorted. </div>
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Found it ...Cara & Co shop the clothing store, the restaurant supposed to be inside the clothing store. I stepped in & still trying to find the restaurant...till I saw the 'Restaurant' signage at the really end of my right side. Hhmm I still had the weird feeling (in a good way though) to know the restaurant is inside the clothing store. Anyway as I stepped towards the restaurant, my eyes really wander around the store (pretty massive store) enjoying all the tiny bits of decorations, toys, retro games, accesories or anything funky and edgy. The shop looks more like a showroom to me, spacious, tasteful, and entertaining. </div>
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Reached the restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly waiter - who end up recommending good champgane to us. Pity I cant remember the brand of the champagne. It was not Moet, 1 level down from Moet. Menu - very simple and clean, not much description on each though, they had catchy names for the dishes, e.g. Caesar in disguise, In tune with tuna, Fish united etc. We had the summer menu, ordered 3 course dinner and each of us tried to order different stuff, please enjoy my photos ...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pre-Starter - Cauliflower
pure with eggyolk - silky smooth, subtle with mix of textures - grainy
yet smooth from the yolk & cauliflower pure, plus crunchiness
from the little cracker - well combined</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pre-starter - Seaweed rice crispies with ?? Sorry I forgot the details</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Starter - 'Smoke a Crab Cigar' - crab cigar with spinach cream, basil
oil, parmesan jelly and nitrogen grapefruit. Crab cigar is such an
awesome starter, light, thin crunchy cigar, generous crab filling with
well balanced sauce. Who need real cigar really? Time to convert.</span></td></tr>
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- Caesar in Disguise - Green gazpacho, glazed chicken oyster, parmesan
crisp </span>- <span style="font-size: small;">Awww so pweeety, parmesan crisp was delicious, chicken was moist and succulent, the color of the sauce is quite misleading..hehe...it looks strong and thick but it was mild and not overpowering at all.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Friend's starter - 'In Tune with Tuna' - tuna, different types of tomatoes, cream of verbena, puffed wild rice</span>. <span style="font-size: small;">My friend raved about it, according to him 'really fresh tuna & tasty tomatoes'. Pretty looking and resembles a garden.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Friend's Main - Beef Story - fillet tartare, slowly cooked sirloin, glazed potato, lettuce, pickled tomato, Bearnaise sauce</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sides - Greenies on a plate</span>.<span style="font-size: small;"> Fresh and crunchy, with a hint of vinegar.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My Main -Perched on cous cous - silver perch with hand rolled cous cous, baby fennel, sheep's yoghurt, apple confit and shallot jus. I was not sure how the sheep's yoghurt will work with the fish ....but wowww the nicely cooked fish </span><span style="font-size: small;">went well with the fennel, potato, the shallot jus and the sheep's yoghurt (didnt taste yoghurt-ey at all). </span><span style="font-size: small;">I was really pleased with my main, such a nice portion, presentation & quite light. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dessert - In Rhubarb we trust - rhubarb, yoghurt and lime leaf. Yoghurt was very fresh and natural. If you are leaning towards the fresh and sourish department then this baby is yours.</span></td></tr>
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These days our ideal dining place is a restaurant where we can chit chat without screaming at each other (sign of maturity sighh), spacious (ie. you are not sitting super close to the next table), warm feeling, nice food & service of course. Cara does fulfill our requirements and they have never disappoint us so far and we have visited Cara 4x. We are not bothered at all with the restaurant being inside a clothing store/ in a shopping mall even though I do feel majority of Sydney people are still not used to dine in a shopping mall. Yes it is a brand new concept for Sydney - clothing store mixed with restaurant and it is in a shopping mall, yeah why not? it is a new thing but a change is good sometimes. Hurry ..book a table and step into a hidden gem in the city. I am sure you will love Cara in no time, they showcase the best fashion collection in store and showcasing art on a plate too - trust me, they taste as good as how they look.</div>
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Shop 4001, Westfield Sydney</div>
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Phone. (02) 9226-9988 </div>
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Friday, 03/08/12 </div>
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Food truck dinner? Grrr...for real? My perception on food truck was negative, I used to associate all food truck with anything fried, greasy, poor
quality, and limited range (fish & chips, doner kebab, thick pizza
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Friday nite, a friend organised a slightly different venue, food truck dinner for a change - <b style="color: lime;">Eat Art Truck</b>. We had to check their timetable via Facebook/ Twitter to know their where about on the day/ time. Was scheduled at City Park, across Enmore theatre. When we reached the truck, the boys were packed up already & they had to head to Westfield. Okie, us being the food enthusiasts..we did head to Westfield (with a little detour to Harry's the Wheels for mini snacking).</div>
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Reached Westfield, a bit of Q happening, I was a little relieved - must be good if people starting to Q up. I checked the menu on the side of the truck - menu is simple and clear, price is reasonable. We ordered Beef Bun, spatchcock ssam plus the dessert of the day.</div>
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This is probably the most luxurious food truck that I have ever seen, equipped with Electrolux oven, flat black truck, jumbo size and a bit of art work on the side of the truck. Fancy looking truck indeed. We had a little chat with the chef duo, they both ex-Tetsuya and therefore their style is very different to other food truck. It is kinda gourmet, healthy, clean and simple. Fusion style, easy to eat and nice sizing. Eat Art Truck is a whole new level of 'food truck'.Oh boyyyy, how yummo was the beef bun, tender and juicy beef that just melt in your mouth. Why on earth did I eat Harry's pie before? Will I go back again? Hell yeah, I will definitely go back to try different menu and will come with empty stomach.</div>
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I grew up in a city where you can get lots of yummy street foods 24 hr. I really feel Sydney lacks street food vendors (good ones please). I know it's not the best looking thing on the street if we have 50-100s of them but it's part of the fun, variety, giving the night life (food wise and economy wise) a bit of a boost, adding extra character to the city and ... food truck can be great and healthy too. Dear instant noodle please hide yourself in the shelf gracefully. Let's roll red carpet to the arrival of quality food truck to Sydney. </div>
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<b>Eat Art Truck</b></div>
Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EatArtTruck" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/EatArtTruck</a><br />
Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/eatarttruck" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/eatarttruck</a><br />
Website/ schedule - <a href="http://www.eatarttruck.com/" target="_blank">http://www.eatarttruck.com/ </a><br />
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gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-59232033454855375122012-04-20T18:52:00.000+10:002012-05-18T22:12:15.882+10:00Happy HolidayHello all,<br />
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Hope everyone had a great Easter break this year. My Bali holiday started a few days ago...and I am @ full scale holiday mode at the moment - not doing much apart from sleeping, napping, spa + massage, a bit of shopping, piggin out, and some exercise (trust me not much happening in this department). Happy weekend everyone.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Swimming hard before piggin out @ nite</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Waiting for sunset</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Balinese Rijstafel @ Bumbi Bali restaurant - worth to starve yourself for the whole day. The platter includes 2 types of rice (white and yellow) + dessert + tropical fruits - from grilled fish, satays, green beans, lime chicken, sweet stewed pork (soft and juicy), chilli water spinach stir fried, and other items. If I guess it right every bowl represents sweetness, salty, hot, sour, etc - everything went well together & worth the investment</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-18915158219698660132012-02-13T00:17:00.006+11:002012-03-04T16:12:01.775+11:00Singapore Holiday PhotosAugust 2011<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Last year I visited Singapore for a few days during my short holiday and I stayed around <a href="http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/" target="_blank">Sentosa</a> area for a change. Sentosa had undergone massive transformations for the past several years and looking pretty awesome now. They have Universal Studios, Casino, beaches (Siloso and Palawan), natures, Museum, Underwater world, shopping area etc. It was a good decision to stay there, quite relaxing and very different from the hustle bustle Orchard Road. Too many places to visit within Sentosa, too little time, what to do? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Singapore Merlion - Lion city<br />
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<u><b>F O O D</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>HERSHEY's chocolate @ Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)</li>
</ul>Chocolate lovers rejoice, Hershey's is your heaven indeed. They sell other stuff too apart from chocolates, e.g. soft toys, tees, stationary, etc.</div><div style="color: yellow; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Garrett Popcorn @ RWS</li>
</ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Savoury or sweet popcorns? Take your pick.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Food Republic foodcourt @ Vivo City</li>
</ul> From Sentosa, take the train (MRT) to Harbourfront station - linked to Vivo City. Head to the foodcourt level and go crazy ... from Roti Prata, Bakuteh (pork ribs soup), Popiah (Singapore spring roll) to dimsum.<br />
<ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Toastbox @ RWS</li>
</ul> Singapore style coffee shop, famous for their Kaya Toast (toast with coconut jam) <br />
<ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Breadtalk @ RWS</li>
</ul>One of my fave breadshop in Singapore, I love their 'Bakwa Delights' (bread with dried pork fillings) and Taro-cotta (taro bread).<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSkncdlG88Q/TzXDP7DGUOI/AAAAAAAABXo/OgMImeSvOsY/s1600/IMG_5991.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSkncdlG88Q/TzXDP7DGUOI/AAAAAAAABXo/OgMImeSvOsY/s400/IMG_5991.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Toastbox @ Resorts World Sentosa</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Toastbox Kaya Toast - a must have if your visit Singapore, thick toast with melty butter and coconut jam, great for breakfast/ afternoon tea</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xhHoC2DshAg/TzXDLPqlZHI/AAAAAAAABXg/EjzxEWKAEL4/s1600/IMG_5990.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xhHoC2DshAg/TzXDLPqlZHI/AAAAAAAABXg/EjzxEWKAEL4/s400/IMG_5990.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Toastbox Mie Rebus - noodle with thick tamarind/ limey gravy & boiled egg</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1AYN6DiSPtQ/TzXDXH44S3I/AAAAAAAABYA/WpeerJaDDPI/s1600/IMG_5995.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1AYN6DiSPtQ/TzXDXH44S3I/AAAAAAAABYA/WpeerJaDDPI/s400/IMG_5995.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Breadtalk @ Resorts World Sentosa - Casino themed bread</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B_rNir-IXHI/TzenlOfq9II/AAAAAAAABaY/UZYIj5H_cvA/s1600/IMG_6093.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B_rNir-IXHI/TzenlOfq9II/AAAAAAAABaY/UZYIj5H_cvA/s400/IMG_6093.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Food Republic foodcourt @ Vivo City - Oyster omelette, love it !!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Food Republic foodcourt @ Vivo City - Rojak, fruits with sweet brown sauce and sprinkled with peanuts (pineapple, fried tofu, cucumber, and jicama/ bengkoang.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jk6oJRgrVsw/Tzenn68Rj3I/AAAAAAAABag/0g6sHeym4QQ/s1600/IMG_6096.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jk6oJRgrVsw/Tzenn68Rj3I/AAAAAAAABag/0g6sHeym4QQ/s400/IMG_6096.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Food Republic foodcourt @ Vivo City - noodle soup with egg and ikan bilis (salty fish), was okay..not keen on having ikan bilis on my noodle soup, broth was really good</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vO-Ip4W7UsA/Tzenw4F8GjI/AAAAAAAABaw/lzevlpg2rt0/s1600/IMG_6115.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vO-Ip4W7UsA/Tzenw4F8GjI/AAAAAAAABaw/lzevlpg2rt0/s400/IMG_6115.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Food Republic foodcourt @ Vivo City - Popiah, ie. Singapore style spring roll (boiled egg, jicama, peanuts, lettuce, chilli sauce, shrimp/ prawns). I wish we have popiah in Sydney...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iz9YqNwMXAM/TzXDavEAJMI/AAAAAAAABYI/S-m3mwinF2o/s1600/IMG_6058.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iz9YqNwMXAM/TzXDavEAJMI/AAAAAAAABYI/S-m3mwinF2o/s400/IMG_6058.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hershey's choc shop @ Resorts World Sentosa </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGJ1of8t_qo/TzXGM9gujaI/AAAAAAAABZA/g2azVjRgzho/s1600/IMG_6064.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGJ1of8t_qo/TzXGM9gujaI/AAAAAAAABZA/g2azVjRgzho/s400/IMG_6064.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Candylicious - candy heaven</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zNTkEKGRAAE/TzXU3v9w2NI/AAAAAAAABZ4/yUh_hfohRPg/s1600/IMG_6044.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zNTkEKGRAAE/TzXU3v9w2NI/AAAAAAAABZ4/yUh_hfohRPg/s400/IMG_6044.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">M&M's - arrghh so cute, I want them all</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9a9_45PdNY/Tze-EMzmB8I/AAAAAAAABbA/E0CBpdbsrdE/s1600/IMG_5993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9a9_45PdNY/Tze-EMzmB8I/AAAAAAAABbA/E0CBpdbsrdE/s400/IMG_5993.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Taro-Cotta from Breadtalk, sweet bread with taro paste filling yummyumm I can eat this everyday </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_A1KWD3xv-g/Tze9_pSoYEI/AAAAAAAABa4/Kmu-shr1QGw/s1600/IMG_5992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_A1KWD3xv-g/Tze9_pSoYEI/AAAAAAAABa4/Kmu-shr1QGw/s400/IMG_5992.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bak Kwa Delight from Breadtalk - smoky porkie filling bread ... anything with pork never go wrong</span></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>S H O P P I N G</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)</li>
</ul>Mainly branded items, hhmmm my pocket is not yet in sync with shopping @ RWS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Vivo City</li>
</ul>The closet shopping mall to RWS, has good mix of medium range brands, e.g. Zara, Uniqlo, Topshop. Need to take the train (MRT) from Sentosa to Harbourfront station.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<u><b>PLACES to VISIT</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Universal Studios</li>
</ul>I heart theme parks no matter where so it is a must visit for me =) </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bought so many junks there, e.g. mouse pad, tees, key chain, pen, magnet, etc. *** tourist style shopping ***. The heat was unbearable on the day we went to Universal Studios. I was like a walking sweatbox, didnt play much though, too exhausted dealing with the heat and humidity, </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Siloso Beach</li>
</ul>Siloso beach is kinda cute too, a bit man made if I compare it with Bondi beach or Balmoral Beach in Sydney, but it's still pretty. Siloso offers lots of outdoor activities (cycling, segway, eco walk trail, Aquarium, etc) and of course worth visiting when you can ride the Siloso free bus. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Universal Studios @ Sentosa - Shrek Castle</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvob8NbRP6M/TzXDhCAVtkI/AAAAAAAABYY/DeHKiGYEzew/s1600/IMG_6075.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvob8NbRP6M/TzXDhCAVtkI/AAAAAAAABYY/DeHKiGYEzew/s400/IMG_6075.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cycling around Siloso Beach Sentosa? Best to do it super early in the morning or after 7pm, the heat is insane</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sentosa - Siloso</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sentosa cable car</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Singapore Flyer</span></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>ACCOMODATION</b></u><br />
<ul style="color: yellow;"><li>Hard Rock hotel</li>
</ul>Funky hotel with lots of entertainment throughout the night (e.g. live band etc), big gym and massive room. Excellent + friendly service, you will not get dissapointed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hard Rock gigantic pool to melt Singapore's heat</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hard Rock Hotel signature guitar for toiletries</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Check this out ... 'Girl's Thing' ... ladies, how special do we feel? I wonder if they have 'Boy's Thing' version too ??</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div>gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-20831987757436117702012-02-05T00:38:00.000+11:002012-02-05T00:38:04.261+11:00PAUL's Famous Hamburgers<div style="text-align: justify;">Many of us probably forgotten simplicity of the old school hamburger as these days we are quite spoilt with choices of glorified burgers, i.e. Wagyu burger, Built your own burger, Japanese style burger (using rice as the bun), Foie Grass Burger, etc - and we perhaps forgot basic burger or where to get them in Sydney.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I do know where we can get them *** wink wink ***<br />
We can still get old school burger in Sylvania, 40 mins from CBD, down South. Yeah I know it's a bit of an effort to get there, petrol probably costs as much as the burger but it is worth it.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.paulsfamoushamburgers.com.au/index.html">Paul's Hamburgers</a> - a well established family run burger joint, has been an icon for the shire since the 1950s. There's nothing fancy about the shop, retro-ish feel, pure & simple and popular amongst the locals (and non local like me). The burger went well with their home made pineapple crush, which can be bought in a 1/2 litre or 1 litre jug. Happy trying.</div><br />
<div style="color: lime;"><b>Paul's Famous Hamburgers</b></div>12 Princess Highway<br />
Sylvania<br />
New South Wales 2444<br />
Phone. 9522-5632<br />
<i>*** Mon & Tues CLOSED ***</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The famous Paul ...</span></td></tr>
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<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">Fresh crunchy hot chips with chicken salt</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Home made pineapple crush</span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXsxVuPIFOQ/Tu3LYp9vACI/AAAAAAAABEE/buT5BiY1ObM/s1600/IMG_6609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXsxVuPIFOQ/Tu3LYp9vACI/AAAAAAAABEE/buT5BiY1ObM/s400/IMG_6609.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hamburger with Bacon, Egg and BBQ sauce, nothing fancy...just how the original burger should be</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-svK_SgHZqnI/Tu3LeQtXu0I/AAAAAAAABEM/W2bfo3J-D1o/s1600/IMG_6610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-svK_SgHZqnI/Tu3LeQtXu0I/AAAAAAAABEM/W2bfo3J-D1o/s400/IMG_6610.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lean meat patties with juicy bacon, quality burger for under $10</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-10470159058985075422012-02-04T23:59:00.002+11:002012-02-05T22:58:10.909+11:00Freebies<div style="text-align: justify;">Dear my generous and lovely friends,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for buying food related stuff for me wherever you go, and thank you for thinking of me. I feel loved and spoilt now ...... XOXO </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr align="justify"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">ITO EN Vegie Juice from JT - Quite random but kinda funny 'Here you go I bought you a bottle of Vegie juice'. I was stunned for 1-2 mins 'HAH - Oh okay?' .... When do I say NO to freebies? Never. Thanks for buying the juice + delivering to my house too.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Good job JT.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gZyL4rNsD6I/Ty0co2yv2wI/AAAAAAAABSA/e0aufDtJoJY/s1600/IMG_6391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gZyL4rNsD6I/Ty0co2yv2wI/AAAAAAAABSA/e0aufDtJoJY/s400/IMG_6391.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">ITO EN Vegie Juice - I feel healthy the moment I read the ingredients, 20 different vegies + 3 fruits</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bachmann Pistachio Milk Chocolate from SZ all the way from Lucerne, Switzerland.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pistachio pieces scattered all over the chocolate block. Nice, smooth and not so sweet. Top stuff. This choc block is really dangerous, once you pop you cant stop</span></td></tr>
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<tr align="justify"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">Cookbook from DL - Thanks for the gift, I love the book so much. I have been hunting for Basic Italian cookbook for a while and this book is awesome, simple ingredients, simple methods yet yummo, suitable for beginners like me. So far I have executed 2 recipes.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">More trials to go.</span></td></tr>
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<tr align="justify"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello Kitty mug from H flown from Japan, Pineapple tarts from JD from Malaysia (she bought it from IKEA Kuala Lumpur during Chinese New Year, nice and buttery)</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>gourmetorangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04035701620397290123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308103752675489830.post-45185248506567140542012-02-02T01:04:00.007+11:002012-02-02T22:41:44.070+11:00Chinese New Year 2012 - Day 7Sunday, 29/01/2012<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Summer has landed (late) in Sydney, it was 30 degrees on the day, super humid and sunny. I just have to proudly announced the arrival of summer as we have been having crap weather during summer. Anyway ... enough weather update from moi ... <br />
My program for the day, exposing my friend who has been hiding in his cave all this long to more eating places around Sydney. He has never been to Mamak OMG, what a crime...can you believe it? </div><br />
<b style="color: lime;">LUNCH @ MAMAK</b> Chatswood (1-5 Railway st, Chatswood, Sydney)<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Was a mini CNY casual lunch, didnt order much on the day, errr my usual capacity is usually doubled hahaha. I was hungry but my appetite somehow was toned down due to the weather and my friend is on diet program too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roti Canai - fresh and fluffy, I cant choose between the dahl/ curry sauce, I love both. The dahl sauce is thicker and more grainy, whilst the curry sauce is more runny and smooth.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pukeBZJomGQ/Tyk5UOGZLqI/AAAAAAAABLk/07AYggyyWsc/s1600/IMG_6989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pukeBZJomGQ/Tyk5UOGZLqI/AAAAAAAABLk/07AYggyyWsc/s400/IMG_6989.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A dozen satay - 1/2 chicken, 1/2 beef. We vote for chicken</span>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mee Goreng - with fish cake, prawns, tofu puff and other goodies.</span></td></tr>
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<b style="color: lime;">DESSERT @ YummyBerry</b> (190 Military Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney)<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I was in sugar deficiency mode after lunch, my fro-yo craving kicked on, lucky my friend was super nice to take me to <a href="http://gourmetorange.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/yummy-berry-frozen-yoghurt.html">YummyBerry</a>. I feel bad for ruining his diet, coz he had frozen yoghurt too at the end...well look at the bright side, he bought the $5 cup instead of the $10 tub. I was a bit disappointed, they had no green tea flavour again. I had mango & raspberry yoghurt, equally good but I really really miss their green tea yoghurt. I might have to come back this weekend to checkout if green tea is back.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">- LEFT: Raspberry & Mango yoghurt with Oreo and almond - RIGHT: Original & Mango yoghurt with Oreo, TimTam biscuits and passionfruit -</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Sniff..sniff..can you smell Friday? </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hell yeahhh, it's my day off too today, how awesome! I went to my friend's house to help her make red velvet cake with cream cheese icing + crumble topping for Chinese New Year. It's kinda nice to make something red for CNY, red is always the theme during CNY. Initial plan was to help my friend...but I think I created more trouble than lending a helping hand hahaha.We had to make 2 batches coz some mini drama caused by who else but moi. We baked the cake till midnight and I have never feel so exhausted from baking cake. Here's the story:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow;">1st batch</span> - I had some intervention in mixing the mixture and apparently I put too much force in mixing it. For once, I sound so fit, strong and sporty 'too much force' wowww. Epic fail. The cake had to be thrown out coz it was as hard as brick. If I slap someone with this cake, I might be charged with manslaughter.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow;">2nd batch</span> - successful with no intervention from moi lol. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">So...who made the cake? My friend did. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">What did I do? Weighing sugar/ flour/ other stuff, watch her made the cake, washing up, clean up and taste taster (I do well in this department).</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1st cake - super hard, can you see the darker part in the middle? It was solid hard. We baked brick cake.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2nd batch - Succesful, nice and glossy sponge cake base...Recipe of success? No intervention from moi.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cooling the cake</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Layering - with cream cheese icing</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">More Layering....I can smell 'FATT' from a distance</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing and crumble topping</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nice layering job ... good stuff !! Thanks for making the red velvet cake for moi. I promise I will stay as taste taster ... =)</span></td></tr>
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