Friday, November 20, 2009

Putien (Parkway Parade)

A new place for us to settle our meal in parkway~!


Their chilli sauce is superb...
kind of sweet..
my mum suspect whether there's any MSG in there?



No sugar chrysanthemum...



I was there with...
Mummy~~



Tommy~~



And myself...
look at my lotus arms........................................



Ok forget about those arms...
now food!
Their signature dish...Lor mee...



The mee had a slight chewy bite...which is very good...
but after cooling down, the soup is runny instead of gluey...




Xing Hua Bee Hoon...another of their signature dish...
the bee hoon is thinner and softer than the regular ones we buy from stores...
taste wise...good~
but the prawns were not fresh...had a weird taste and too too soft...




红糟promfret...
fish is fresh~veg crunchy...



Salt and pepper deep fried trotter...
it was braised first, then deep fried...



They will give you gloves...HEHEHE....



really crispy skin...
but all of them commented that it had a 'porkie taste'
and feel abit disgusting after eating it...
HAHA..so many complains...

Total bill was about $57...
we..may not go back to dine again...

but still..the tampines mall's high tea buffet is very attractive!!
check it out!!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Getuk Ubi 木薯糕

I'm not a person who will buy kueh from stores...
but my mummy is mostly interested in buying them...
1 week ago, Sin Ming Newspaper started to post the recipes of nonya kueh...
and my mum collected them...
contemplating to make them one day~~


All the recipes are easy...
and she wanted to make this in the end...
& we did it together...
Getuk Ubi...木薯糕...



I tried to make some decorations~~



a very easy recipe using simple ingredients..
we doubled the recipe to make into a 8 inches big kueh..then cut it up...
and cost price is only about 3 bucks..
So economical too!

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Recipe as follows:

Tapioca Layer
500g Steamed tapioca
100g water
1/2 tsp salt


1. Steam the tapioca, and while it's still hot, add in salt, and mash it.
For a better texture, you can leave some tapioca in bite sizes.
2. Pour the water into the mashed tapioca and mix well.
3. Lay a banana leaf in the cake tin.
4. Press the tapioca mixture into the cake tin, make sure that it's pressed till very firm, to prevent the kueh from splitting apart while cutting up after steaming.


Sugared coconut layer
100g fresh grated coconut
70g red sugar (gula merah)

1. Mix the red sugar with the fresh grated coconut and mix them really well.
2. Spread the sugared coconut onto the pressed tapioca mixture, and press it firmly too.
3. When it's firm enough, use a satay stick/skewer to poke many holes in the kueh, so the red sugar coconut juice will seep into the tapioca layer while steaming.
4. Cover the cake tin with aluminium foil loosely, and steam the kueh on high heat for 25 minutes.

Tips: Cut the kueh up when it's completely cooled, it will be easier

Speechless...

Heartbroken...
..
Disappointed...

I need a break...
and sort out what I really want in my life...

Monday, November 16, 2009

Yuja Cha Chiffon 柚子茶戚风蛋糕

I bought this Korea citron tea which is filled with orange slices from Korea 2 years ago...
& it's gona expire next month!
such a pity if i don't drink or use it...



so in the end..i decided to make chiffon cake with it!
doubled the recipe and reduced sugar content by 20%
I didn't use the normal tube chiffon cake pan~~



So the cake sunk in the middle~~



it's definitely over browned...



However...the cake is still soft and moist...
after reducing the sugar content, it's still sweet~~

And b4 I went to bed...
my mum popped into my room and said
"I wanna tell u a secret..."
we were all staring at her...and guess what she said....
"your cake is very yummy!"
So...that tells all about this cake~~ =p


Recipe adapted from:
Happy Home Baking

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Parklane Fried Wantan Mee @ Sunshine Plaza

6 years ago....at this eating house and at the exact seat...
neither classy..nor romantic...



But a memorable place for us....
Our first day meeting each other and first meal eaten together
With my man~~



It was his favourite wantan mee...
And we didn't go back till ytd....




He was so excited...to eat the springy mee~~& fried wantan...
As for me, I just had this nostalgic feel during the whole meal~~


Time flies~6 years gone in a blink! Getting older~~
but I'm sure we are doing better than before...
which is a good thing too~~

Friday, November 13, 2009

我的美丽日记 Masks for sale!

Hi my dear readers...
One of my friend is selling these at her loss and your gain...
@ $1.50 per mask...
Inclusive of local normal postage!


Black Pearl Mask (8pcs on hand)
Skin Type: All skin types especially skin which is dull and lacks firmness.

Characteristics: Combining the active ingredients from the black pearl together with extracts from the marine and plants, it enhances the hydration of the skin improving radiance. Natural vitamin C extracted from plant essence helps to exfoliate gently, removing dead skin on the surface. This allows for deep moisturizing, improving skin elasticity, energizing the skin for a healthy, radiant look.




Natto Rejuvenating Mask (10pcs on hand)
Skin Type: All skin types especially dull, dehydrated skin.

Characteristics: R-PGA compound are found in Natto Extract in which helps to form a thin protective layer on the surface of our skin to prevent moisture loss & effectively penetrates into our skin for intensive hydration. Bio-Active Silanols & Algae Extract helps to regain lustre of our skin.Essences of Natto are rich in isoflavone which helps to reducing signs of aging like fine lines & wrinkles. At the same time, it regains elasticity back to our skin.




Provence Lavender Mask (10pcs on hand)
Skin Type: All skin types even for sensitive skin.

Characteristics: Lavender Essential Oil is rich in vitamin C and has soothing and relaxing properties. The aroma helps to clam and relax the tension accumulated in the skin restoring balance. The essence from Marigold Extract, Arnica and St John's Wort are effective for regulating sensitive skin for healthy and radiant skin. Lotus Extract‘s cleansing and calming properties can help in cleansing the dead skin as well as soften and hydrate the skin. The oil from Sweet Almond Protein can penetrate deep into the skin to prevent sensitive from dryness of skin and improve the skin hydration retaining function, creating a soft and smooth skin texture.



Apple Polyphenol Mask (10pcs on hand)
Skin type: Suitable for all skin types, especially for skin with enlarged pores.

Characteristics: The temperate Cotton Rose Acid aids to tighten the pores effectively. It eliminates dead skin cells, improves and preventing of enlarged pores. Through balancing of oil secretion, supple and radiance skin can be achieved.



Aloe Vera Mask (10pcs on hand)
Skin Type: All skin types especially dry, damaged skin.

Characteristics: Natural Aloe Extract consists various kind of vitamins which are able to provide nutrients & hydration required by our skin. The essence from Rosehip improves the dryness & roughness condition of our skin. Amino acids & trace element that are found in Algae-Yeast Complex are able to penetrate into our skin providing nourishment & moisture to our skin. Hyaluronic Acid are added to maximize hydration for our skin. The mask is also highly recommended for skin after prolonged exposure of sunlight as it helps to soothe the damaged skin. Natural gelatin aids in firming our skin & minimizing our enlarged pores.



Yoghurt Mask (8pcs on hand)
Skin Type: All skin types especially oily skin.

Characteristics: The essence was extracted from Yogurt which provides deep nourishing and aids in maintaining a fresh and oil free skin. In addition of Witch Hazel, Birch and Walnut Extract, it provides deep hydration and soothing effect for the skin.The biochemistry science and technology Extract - Hyaluronic Acid are highly effective in locking of moisture and providing in-depth hydration.


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Interested? =p
please email her at
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thank You My Friend!

One of my good friend went to Japan recently..
And she bought this mickey cutter for me!
The front view of mickey!



And the side view!



And even tweezers!!



Seems like i can make mickey cookies with this cutter!
Cool !!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Cottony Sponge Cake

This is my 4th attempt in baking this cake... =)
The recipe yields a really cottony texture like the cheesecake..
and the ingredients are really simple!
That's all!



While I'm preparing my ingredients...
and melting the butter...
this happened....
the whole 3/4 melted butter toppled onto the floor..
sob sob...
and my mother helped me to wash the floor...
had some nagging from her~as usual~HAHA



After 2hours+,
this is what I got...

My skewer didn't come out clean till about 1 hr+ of baking, which is really long...
but it's still a simple cake which is good to eat!


Recipe adapted from:
Baking Mum

Monday, November 9, 2009

Black and White~~

My mummy dug out some really old pictures~~
And she can rattle on and on about her past...
ex-boyfriends...suitors...friends...HAHA!
REAL RETRO!



My young mummy!!



My younger sister~cute?



elder sis and me~!



I don't remember a thing~!
But looking at these pictures...makes me want to go back to the 80s...
How good it is to be a kid~~right?

Friday, November 6, 2009

Another Animal Abuse Case??


MY GOODNESS....

just take a look at THIS ..

it totally saddens me =~~(

Wonder whether it's animal abuse, rammed over by car, or attacked by other animals?

But still...this looks super painful!!!!!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

After 1 week~~

The first week is always the easiest to lose weight....
and...
the hardest to control the food intake...

After 1 week of trying...
I'm now 67+kg...from 69+kg 1 week ago...
I guessed I've flushed out most of the junk in my body

Will update 2 weeks later,
hope to be at least 66kg by then...and so on...
down and down~~~ =)

The flu bugs are still with me...
hope i will get well soon!
and start to get all my job done!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Another of Coraine's Aglio Oglio

Simple ingredients..
3 kinds of mushrooms..white button, swiss brown button, and portbello~~
Capsicum and garlic...
wholemeal spaghetti~!
So it's vegetarian~~



The spaghetti is chewy to bite..
some people may not like it, as it is harder in texture compared to regular kind...



I seasoned it with black pepper, some basil+ oregano and a little bit of salt...



Don't u love these mushrooms??



Curly Wurly~~
And my hand just can't stop trembling from holding the fork! HAHA!!
can't wait to eat them~~

Bon Appetit!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

My Country Style....

Just got this special delivery for my future house... =)
I love country/cottage style decorations to the max...
so here's some new addition to my collection!
A vintage clock~~to be put in the kitchen~~



Tissue box cover with door knob covers~~



Quite girlish~~
But i love it!



A holder for remote controls and stuffs...




There's different picture on each side~~



A toilet roll box



with 4 different pictures...


The Chalkboard for menu~~
Not very clear~~didn't unwrap it~HEHE...

i spent $145 on these...
u must be thinking that I'm crazy!!!
My man thought so too...but it's my hobby!!
I can't stop... =p