I have not been doing anything on E&E since my college days… was like 16 years ago….
With 2 boys, it’s time to pick up the solder, wire, diode, leds – start cracking their head and attention to have fun in making circuit. Links…
* How to create a flexable single sided circuit board
* World smallest welding machine
* Bristlebots
February 20, 2009
Make Humour & Practicality from Science & Common Sense
February 16, 2009
Valentine Fragrant Laksa Chilli Chicken Version 1.0 :-)
On Valentine morning market walk about, bought 4 ripe tomatoes, chilli paste and finely chopped onion for one and a half free range chicken, laksa leaves(daun kesum), torch ginger flower (bunga kantan)… Leftover assam paste in the kitchen.
2-3 tbsps of oil to cook onion till fragrant, follow by quartered tomatoes untill soften – then add chilli paste according to taste and cook till chilli oil appears on the side of the pot. Add assam paste water according to degree of sour taste preferred. Add chicken to cook until the meat tenderness desired. Add finely cut laksa leaves and torch ginger flower.
My mother like laksa without sambal, coconut milk and the usual spices. She loves to serve this version of laksa gravy with steam or fried fish. I like it as it is less hassle than the full version of asam laksa, laksa lemak and kari laksa. I love the fragrance of laksa leaves and torch ginger flower. Next round I should garnish this dish with finely sliced torch ginger flower, red chilli and mint leaves. Mental note: Next time fry the chicken a little on the outside before cooking & remember to shoot photos. 🙁
February 13, 2009
Can I replace Clementine with KumQuat?
Vegan Yum Yum baked and blogged about Candied Clementine Cake. Chinese New Year has just ended. I don’t think Mandarin Oranges would be as nice. I wonder Candied Clementines can be replaced by KumQuat as well.
February 10, 2009
February 4, 2009
林忆莲 “疯了”
曲名：疯了 歌手：林忆莲 专辑：盛放忆莲
准许我进入你臂内 灵魂内
即使你有别人等待
你别离开 别离开
若前来 请不要问其实这该不该
如狂风吹吧 像浪与海
如浮沙卷吧 别要分析
要预料长夜芜菁无尽美妙
若让夜和我 为你痴到透了
知不知一开始 已发觉爱你不可止
我早已为你 为你疯了
而恋火把此心烧焦
我爱你 你可知多少
我早已为你 为你疯了
可否快进入 我震动灵魂内
知否我已极难忍耐
我为谁生 为谁等 为谁来
得到你便全部答得精彩
知不知一开始 已发觉爱你不可止
我早已为你 为你疯了
而恋火把此心烧焦 我爱你 你可知多少
我早已为你 为你疯了
疯恋我吧！来疯恋我吧！
Kitchen T&T Experiment for 2009 ;-)
February 3, 2009
January 22, 2009
Happy Chinese New “Ox” Year
Mid Valley in red mood while KLCC in lame setup…
Sliced and fried chips in peanut oil for longer shelf life.
Lots of mandarin oranges to select, mini ones are sweet and juicy this year.
A new “toy” for this holidays – an X-Mini Speaker (S$35), thanks to Moon,
tested and delivered home safely. Size? Diameter about 50mm. Cool, cute and compact. 🙂
Many thanks to Chubby Hubby good review.
Happy Chinese New Year to all.
January 20, 2009
Purple Cane CNY Menu for 2009
This is not a paid review. Purple Cane CNY menu is suitable for a sumptuous gathering meal of 10 without the typical Chinese New Year menu over stuffed with meat, flour and sauces. Purple Cane Mid Valley Gardens has peaceful ambiance and attentive service (from KC), maybe we had a tableful of lovely girls(except me-the auntie). Purple Cane Signature Yee Sang rivals any hotel Yee Sang. We had Star Fruit Soup, an interesting and refreshing start to later dishes, cleansing palate and aid better digestion before indulging rest of the dishes. Each set menu has been carefully coordinate with different tastes and ingredients functionality – wonderful start, middle and end.
January 3, 2009
Movie List
- Shrek the Halls
- Stepbrothers by Adam McKay
- Semi Pro by Will Ferell
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- Red Cliff Part 1
- Shaun the Sheep
- Nanking by Bill Guttentag & Dan Stuart
- Mongol by Sergei (Brellrov?)
December 23, 2008
November 25, 2008
Dream Blue & White Jacket with Skirt
Breathtaking outfit by contemporary artist Li Xiao Feng sold for US$85,000 in 2007.
November 20, 2008
Globes, Maps Madness and Pratten Proud Owner
Globes and Maps Madness by Courtney of Under a Paper Moon. Stylish Ness loves Pratten purses.
Too Much of Good Stuff
Had too many prunes in the office and have been sitting in the toilet for hours. How many prunes was that? About 20.
November 13, 2008
Contemplating French Omelette in Office Microwave
Balance: 5 fresh eggs left in the office.
Experiment criterias for omelette:
Internal parameter: Smooth to Silky equivalent to 65%-80% doneness
Aesthetic value: Golden Yellow to 10% browning
Appeal factor to olfactory system: Egg / Additional FlavourCooking time for experiment: 2.5mins to 3 minsConnie suggested a hand torch used for creme brulee for browning
We may burn down the office.;-)
Inspirational reading: Elizabeth David’s An Omelette and A Glass of Wine
November 11, 2008
November 4, 2008
Penang Little India Addictive Snacks
Traditional Indian Snacks, loves by Malaysians on any occasions.
Penang Weld Quay Chinese Dinner
Finally spotted near the bridge – Weld Quay Seafood Restaurant. Service and meals were at lighting speed. Order from the lady who has menu in her head, recommends cooking method and prepare ingredients to be cook.
All the ingredients are placed in front of her, feel free to ask her what the ingredients are.
Green juice or “Ambula” with dried chinese plum, nutmeg juice with dried plum and appetizer – indian cracker with curry gravy to dip in.
Top left to right: Fried soft shell crab, Kangkung Sambal Belachan & Fried Yiu Cha Koay with veggie & fish paste
Bottom left to right: Boiled Shellfish, Bitter Gourd stir fried with Chinese Roast Pork Meat, (forgot what it was)
Penang Beef Noodle Lunch
Beef noodle lunch in Penang, opposite fire station near Little India.
