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all the treasured moments of
peace and happiness today and always!
all the treasured moments of
peace and happiness today and always!
Monday, 8 December 2008
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Braised Roasted Duck
What do you normally do with your left over roasted duck be it homemade or store bought???
So far I've done a Roasted Duck and Baby Tomatoes Angel Hair Pasta.
My mom gave me one half of a frozen roasted duck which I didn't want to reheat in the oven. So mom told me to braise it with preserved soy beans (min see). What I did was chop up the duck into smaller pieces. Minced a large handful of shallots and a few cloves of garlic, set aside separately.
In some hot oil, saute and sweat the shallots till fragrant before adding garlic. Continue to saute before putting in the minced preserved soy beans. Stir till fragrant before adding the duck pieces. Mix well. Pour in water till it's just enough to cover the duck. Let it come to a simmer and adjust the taste with some sugar, salt is only necessary if it's really not salty enough. Braise for about 20 minutes or until gravy thickens.
Best with hot rice especially when drizzle the gravy over the rice!
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So far I've done a Roasted Duck and Baby Tomatoes Angel Hair Pasta.
My mom gave me one half of a frozen roasted duck which I didn't want to reheat in the oven. So mom told me to braise it with preserved soy beans (min see). What I did was chop up the duck into smaller pieces. Minced a large handful of shallots and a few cloves of garlic, set aside separately.
In some hot oil, saute and sweat the shallots till fragrant before adding garlic. Continue to saute before putting in the minced preserved soy beans. Stir till fragrant before adding the duck pieces. Mix well. Pour in water till it's just enough to cover the duck. Let it come to a simmer and adjust the taste with some sugar, salt is only necessary if it's really not salty enough. Braise for about 20 minutes or until gravy thickens.
Best with hot rice especially when drizzle the gravy over the rice!
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Brand's Blogger Challenge: and the winner is...
Updated 4 Dec 2008 10:50am: added in some links
Team Singapore which consist of Eastcoastlife, Wilfrid, Aaron, Endoh and Sheylara won the challenge by a mere 7 points. Congratulations to Team Singapore. Capt'n Hook said Team Malaysia had put up a tough fight though. *pats RedMummy, Sultan Muzaffar, KY, Suanie and Capt'n Hook back*
Detailed updates when Capt'n Hook returns.
Read more of the event here:
Team Malaysia
RedMummy
KY
Suanie
Sultan Muzaffar
Team Singapore
Wilfrid
Aaron
Endoh
eastcoastlife
Media and etc
Gadget3
Team Singapore which consist of Eastcoastlife, Wilfrid, Aaron, Endoh and Sheylara won the challenge by a mere 7 points. Congratulations to Team Singapore. Capt'n Hook said Team Malaysia had put up a tough fight though. *pats RedMummy, Sultan Muzaffar, KY, Suanie and Capt'n Hook back*
Detailed updates when Capt'n Hook returns.
Read more of the event here:
Team Malaysia
RedMummy
KY
Suanie
Sultan Muzaffar
Team Singapore
Wilfrid
Aaron
Endoh
eastcoastlife
Media and etc
Gadget3
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Brand's Blogger Challenge
No no, Babe in the City - KL was not bestowed with Superbrands Malaysia status but was invited to participate in Brand's Blogger Challenge. Brand's as in the familiar green labelled glass bottled essence of chicken !
When I first received the email, I was kinda surprised why a normal food blogger was picked instead of one of those intellectual bloggers, you know what I mean??? No?? I tell you why... cos this is no any ordinary challenge! It's a first ever challenge between Malaysia bloggers and Singapore bloggers... YES, I kid you not!
Since I knew very well I won't be able to make it as it will be held on a weekday and in Singapore, I casually asked Selena of the PR firm , if I could send a rep or rather my sidekick and was glad she said yes. So that was the story of how hubby, Capt'n Hook, ended up representing Babe in the City - KL under Team Malaysia together with RedMummy, Sultan Muzaffar, KY and Suanie. Just like what Suanie had put it... Capt'n Hook is in no way representing you as in Malaysian or especially if you blog kakaka... ahem must put in disclaimer first.
Brand's Asia Mental Performance Survey, a study of working adults’ definition, understanding and value of Mental Performance in different cultural contexts in Asia was conducted recently. The survey revealed that Singaporeans and Malaysians are relatively satisfied with their Mental Performance; however Malaysians are more engaged in improving this area compared to Singaporeans. Hence, the challenge will be held between these 2 groups to see who scores better in the area of Mental Performance.
We were sent 14 bottles together with a Brain Training Kit 2 weeks back so that Capt'n Hook will have one bottle a day prior to the challenge and practice on the brain teasers to have a first hand experience as to what the chicken essence can do in terms of improving mental performance. I tell you, I nearly fainted when I went thru those teasers and secretly scream for joy that I don't have to deal with them at the challenge :p so good luck Team Malaysia!
Capt'n Hook is already in Singapore and the challenge will be held tomorrow at 11.30am at Geek Terminal (55 Market Street #01-01). If you're Malaysian and available at that time and place, please go there and lend your support.
Cheers and all the best to Team Malaysia!!!
When I first received the email, I was kinda surprised why a normal food blogger was picked instead of one of those intellectual bloggers, you know what I mean??? No?? I tell you why... cos this is no any ordinary challenge! It's a first ever challenge between Malaysia bloggers and Singapore bloggers... YES, I kid you not!
Since I knew very well I won't be able to make it as it will be held on a weekday and in Singapore, I casually asked Selena of the PR firm , if I could send a rep or rather my sidekick and was glad she said yes. So that was the story of how hubby, Capt'n Hook, ended up representing Babe in the City - KL under Team Malaysia together with RedMummy, Sultan Muzaffar, KY and Suanie. Just like what Suanie had put it... Capt'n Hook is in no way representing you as in Malaysian or especially if you blog kakaka... ahem must put in disclaimer first.
Brand's Asia Mental Performance Survey, a study of working adults’ definition, understanding and value of Mental Performance in different cultural contexts in Asia was conducted recently. The survey revealed that Singaporeans and Malaysians are relatively satisfied with their Mental Performance; however Malaysians are more engaged in improving this area compared to Singaporeans. Hence, the challenge will be held between these 2 groups to see who scores better in the area of Mental Performance.
We were sent 14 bottles together with a Brain Training Kit 2 weeks back so that Capt'n Hook will have one bottle a day prior to the challenge and practice on the brain teasers to have a first hand experience as to what the chicken essence can do in terms of improving mental performance. I tell you, I nearly fainted when I went thru those teasers and secretly scream for joy that I don't have to deal with them at the challenge :p so good luck Team Malaysia!
Capt'n Hook is already in Singapore and the challenge will be held tomorrow at 11.30am at Geek Terminal (55 Market Street #01-01). If you're Malaysian and available at that time and place, please go there and lend your support.
Cheers and all the best to Team Malaysia!!!
Monday, 1 December 2008
Review: Nyonya Colors @ The Gardens
Just as my past visit to Nyonya Colors at 1 Utama, this round at The Gardens did not disappoint us. We loved the Nyonya inspired decor, let alone the colourful, pretty and tantalising kuih-muih on display which is kinda evil as they call out "bite me, bite me" whilst you queue to order and pay for your food.
Capt'n Hook had Nasi Lemak Pandan with Chicken Rendang. I stole some bites and totally loved the fragrant pandan infused steamed rice! Look how generous the portion of chicken.
Boiboi picked plain old Chee Cheung Fun (flat rice roll RM3.90) which didn't disappoint. How I know?? Cos my boiboi finished 3/4 of the portion!
Since I knew I would be the one who will have to sapu (wipe off) my boiboi's unfinished ccf, I opted for a packet of plain Nasi Lemak (RM2.50 not exactly cheap huh?) and Mee Siam (RM2.50)
Capt'n Hook's Bubur Cha Cha (RM3.80) was no match to our fave in Penang. A little too watery for me but I like the black eyed peas in there.
I loved the Hak Lo Mai (Black Glutinous Rice RM3.30) though as it came very thick and filled with santan (coconut milk) flavour. If you prefer a watery kinda tong shui, you can skip this.
We have some kuih-muih too but was too preoccupied in eating, hence no pics, but I have to say the kuih-muih were fantastic albeit they came in such small piece that I could eat them in onemouthful bite!
Nyonya Colors
LG 230A, Lower Ground Floor
The Gardens Shopping Mall
Mid Valley City
Kuala Lumpur
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nyonya
Capt'n Hook had Nasi Lemak Pandan with Chicken Rendang. I stole some bites and totally loved the fragrant pandan infused steamed rice! Look how generous the portion of chicken.
Boiboi picked plain old Chee Cheung Fun (flat rice roll RM3.90) which didn't disappoint. How I know?? Cos my boiboi finished 3/4 of the portion!
Since I knew I would be the one who will have to sapu (wipe off) my boiboi's unfinished ccf, I opted for a packet of plain Nasi Lemak (RM2.50 not exactly cheap huh?) and Mee Siam (RM2.50)
Capt'n Hook's Bubur Cha Cha (RM3.80) was no match to our fave in Penang. A little too watery for me but I like the black eyed peas in there.
I loved the Hak Lo Mai (Black Glutinous Rice RM3.30) though as it came very thick and filled with santan (coconut milk) flavour. If you prefer a watery kinda tong shui, you can skip this.
We have some kuih-muih too but was too preoccupied in eating, hence no pics, but I have to say the kuih-muih were fantastic albeit they came in such small piece that I could eat them in one
Nyonya Colors
LG 230A, Lower Ground Floor
The Gardens Shopping Mall
Mid Valley City
Kuala Lumpur
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malaysian food + nyonya
Friday, 28 November 2008
Review: Marmalade Kafe
Sometime back, I brought boiboi to Marmalade Kafe for his dinner whilst his daddy went off to run some errands on a Saturday. Ever since he could read, I would usually ask him to check out the menu and order whatever fancies him (*ahem* but the mummy still have veto power!). Sighhh but my boiboi tends to zeroed into Pasta section and pick lasagna, no matter where we go. His favourite place for lasagna would always be Delicious and I tell you... he even remembered the name for this dish - Classic Beef Lasagna... no need to read menu!!! *roll eyes*
And so as with Marmalade Kafe... he went and pick the same old beef lasagna (RM20.00) plus a cup of Chococino (RM5.00). The mummy had to go along and sharedhalf one third of the lasagna and half of his chococino. The lasagna was just so so only and it seems I've heard from many that the standard have dropped. No wonder the kafe was kinda empty. Plus for that price, I think we could have gotten a better and hearty lasagna at Delicious. The Chococino, well, its just milk and chocolate, not thick, too little chocolate taste.
I asked for a Lemongrass Ginger Tea (RM7.00) which thank goodness still retain its merits. No more room for cakes this time.
There's a service charge of 10% in the total bill.
Marmalade Kafe
Lot 1F-18, 1st Floor
Bangsar Village II
2 Jalan Telawi 1
Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 - 22828 301
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And so as with Marmalade Kafe... he went and pick the same old beef lasagna (RM20.00) plus a cup of Chococino (RM5.00). The mummy had to go along and shared
I asked for a Lemongrass Ginger Tea (RM7.00) which thank goodness still retain its merits. No more room for cakes this time.
There's a service charge of 10% in the total bill.
Marmalade Kafe
Lot 1F-18, 1st Floor
Bangsar Village II
2 Jalan Telawi 1
Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 - 22828 301
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pasta
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Simple Stir-fried Baby Nai You Bok Choy
Baby Nai You Bok Choy are small and compact with curled, glossy and broad dark green leaves; and have short creamy white stems. These are sweeter than normal Baby Bok Choy.
Clean them throughly especially the inner stems as grit tends to stay in there. Soak with some salt water and you're ready to go. The simplest way to cook them is stir-fry with some oil and chopped garlic in a hot wok. Sprinkle in some salt and water to cook them through which is like less than 5 mins since I liked mine crunchy. Serve immediately.
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vegetable
Clean them throughly especially the inner stems as grit tends to stay in there. Soak with some salt water and you're ready to go. The simplest way to cook them is stir-fry with some oil and chopped garlic in a hot wok. Sprinkle in some salt and water to cook them through which is like less than 5 mins since I liked mine crunchy. Serve immediately.
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malaysian food + vegetable
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