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Monday, March 29, 2010

More Cupcakes To Share

This are some of the cupcakes that I had made for the past few months.

Wedding cupcake in the box

For cake cutting

Ready on the cake tier

Lovely!

Some which we had help to pack

Flower theme

Another one for flower theme

Mixed fruits cupcakes

Yummy.....................

Cute

A bigger flower

Another design

Wedding cupcake again

For cake cutting

Simple and nice

Durian cupcakes

Delicious

2009 Christmas Cupcakes

Santa on cupcakes?

Beautiful

Ready for delivery

Chocolate cupcakes with fondant

These are for a Malay garden wedding

Banana cupcakes with cheese frosting

Jackfruits cupcakes with cheese frosting

Can you see the jackfruit?

Sprinkle with some gold dust

Ready to be send to customer..................

CUPCAKES!!!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

A few regular customers pop by over at my shop today and we chatting on some cooking stuff. Yup, customers sometimes drop by and they bring over some food to share with me. How nice!!! Now you know, why I love my job so much. Hahaha......................... We were talking about how chefs works and some of the tips that we got from the chefs which work so great. Suddenly, a lady say this "normally a Hainanase Chef will not share alot". I gave her a smile and everyone start to agree. Being a 25%Hainanese I do not have any comment. Have you ever see a Hainanese cookbook in any bookshop before, do you? I am not too sure are all Hainanese Chef are like that - selfish in passing on their recipes.

What do you think? Are Hainanese Chefs selfish???

Friday, March 12, 2010

Finally ...............................

Finally, I had come out from my shell. After mum had pass away, I always feel so lazy to do things. Am I giving an excuse? Initially, I wanted to put a stop in writing blog but there were so much motivation from friends and hubby. Partly, I also like to 'kepo'. So, I will begin to write again.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hardwicke House Penang

What a long silence from me! Almost 2 months friends don't hear from me. My mum were sick and I had been busy taking care of her and I don't have any time or mood to post up any news. Only close friends of mine will know what happen. But, my mum had lost in the battle and she leave us on 17 Oct 2009 (Saturday) at 3.15pm at the age of 59. Yup, it was on Deepavali. Since then, I had been busy running around for prayers and doing some other things. I really don't have the mood to do anything. But, my son make me realise something. On the second day of my mum death, I sat down at the corner where my 6 years old son were with me. He was busy playing with some clips and when he saw me crying he asked me, "mummy, are you sad"? I just keep quite and did not answer his question. He use his index finger and draw a circle and tell me this, "it's a circle of life". He shocked me by saying that. He is only 6 years old and he is a late talker. Well, like he says IT'S A CIRCLE OF LIFE. I got to move on with other things. Being the eldest in the sibling, I have to be strong.

After, 2 months of being silence let me share with you a nice place in town that you can consider of having a good and cheap buffet lunch during the weekdays. It's only RM18++. Off course, don't expect to have big prawns or exclusive items for such a cheap buffet. It sounded cheap and many of you might ask will this be a good one. They might not have a very wide range of items but if I am not mistaken, they have a salad counter which have more than 10 items with 4 different dressing, 1 rice, 1 noodle, 6 main course and quite a good range of desserts inclusing of ice-cream. I have been there a few times for lunch and they are always pack. Try to make a reservation especially on Sunday lunch. Sunday buffet lunch will be at RM20++.

Hardwicke House

One of the dining area. If you have more than 10 pax, try to request for this area. Again, please make a reservation first

I like this area. Guess it meant for those who are there for wine

Some of the dessert that we find it yummy

You like it?

Some of the food we had

We find that the salad was good. My youngest sister who don't like vegetables like their salad so much. What a surprise!!!

The salad bar

The flyer

Hardwicke House

67, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah

10050 Penang

Tel : 604-226 4998

If you are planning for a small function and interested to find out more, try to contact Peter Tan, one of the owner. He will be glad to assist you.

We will try out the Buffet Dinner soon!!!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Red Bean Soup with Dried Alkaline Dumpling

I were suppost to post this when Babe_KL organise a write up on Merdeka Open House 2009 - My Sweet Malaysia. I must also apologise to her because I did not do it on time. However, I still want to share this lovely 'thong sui' which I love - Red Bean Soup with Dried Alkaline Dumpling.

The ingredients

Red Bean - 150g

Dried Alkaline Dumpling - 50 to 80g

Water - 1000ml

Rock Sugar - depending the sweetness you want

Pandan leaves - 5 leaves, tied knot

Note :
cut the alkaline dumpling into small pieces and dry it under the hot sun for few days until it is really dry. Keep it in the container and put them in the fridge. It can be kept for 1 year.

How to do :

Wash the red bean. Put red bean, water and pandan leaves in the slow cooker and cook for about 3 hours. Then add the dried alkaline dumpling. Cook for about 20 - 30 minutes or till it's soft. Add sugar. Off the electicity and it's ready to be served.

Red Bean Soup with Dried Alkaline Dumpling

This 'thong sui' had been made by my late grandmother. So, I am the 3rd generation serving red bean soup in such a manner.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

No Longer The Same - Claypot Restaurant, Penang

Claypot Restaurant that situated at Tanjong Tokong Hillside is no longer the same anymore. They have change management for 9 months already. This is one of our family favourite restaurant. Honestly the food is not that good compare to the previous owner. Anyway, they do provide you the good service but I want my good food!!!!

We did not finish the dish ........................... we don't want to waste the food but the food is no good lor. Even my kids cannot finished their rice.

DISSAPOINTED!