My Bakings

I am soo HAWT!!~

Haha. Pardon me. This sentence above doesn't best describe me myself but the current situation I am in. (Btw, just curious what's the definition to a hot girl? Hmm....) Hell knows what happen to my beloved Penang, perhaps everywhere around the world. I had been sweating, sweating and more sweating. Be it under the scorching sun, in the room, even right out from shower! It is totally DEVASTATING as I am sweating like a cow now as I am typing this very sentence with the fan blowing right into my face!

However, this somehow reminded me of how it feels to be burning in an oven, transforming from a soft dough to a well risen, golden brown goodies. It would not do them justice if I didn't give them the chance to 'show face' here right? Hehe

The evolution of my road to success in baking. No, I have yet to reach there.

My 3rd bread, a wholemeal bread this time. Though it was badly coloured, at least this was thoroughly baked. No lumpy dough in the middle.

Next up was the Peanut Butter Loaf. This was better than the last as the texture is more bread-like, but a little too sweet.

Coming next was the Butter Loaf, which smelt owh-so-good even before getting out from the oven. It was soft and fluffy, just the way a bread should be.

The Milk Loaf which brought a hint of fragrance from the milk, but not too overpowering. Nice to be eaten with any spread of your choice or just dip it into a cuppa hot coffee or Milo.

A Banana Cake would be nice for tea or breakfast. I just love the crack above.

Another Milk Loaf with a different recipe. As this called for more milk, the bread was more soft and cottony. My new baking tray allowed the bread to rise higher, looking prettier.

Coming up next was this chocolate cake in a mug. This simple cake allows one to curb their cake-rush in a matter of few minutes. Awesome!

A healthier Chocolate Yoghurt Cake. This cake was fluffy and soft, tasted even better after storing in the fridge. Can be served with a scoop of creamy ice-cream on the side.

My latest baking. Behold the Cinnamon Swirl Bread. The smell of the cinnamon was simply divine. The oozing cinnamon syrup was calling for you to take a bite. Okay, I might be a little exaggerating here.

I can conclude that practice really does make the wonder. From an idiotic baker like me I can manage to at least come up with something which actually looks appetizing if not alluring. Ahaha. If I can do it, so can you. Hehe.

As I am writing this, more sweat trickles down my back. Guess it would be nice if I had a bowl of cold Chendol now. ^^ (Hinting. Anyone else would be so nice to bring me? XD)

Penang Road famous Teochew Chendol. I don't have it now. This was from my picture gallery some time ago.

Maybe it's time I go get yet another bath, or just forget about going green and switch on the air-conditioner to a 16 degree? Haha

Have a nice day people and do take good care of yourselves in this very BAD weather. Nice day ahead!~

Untitled

Sometimes it really makes me wonder

How there could be so much disagreements

Over those trivial things in daily life

All the shoutings

Cursing over one another

The grumblings

Blamings

PLEASE put them to a stop

Why raise your voice when you can talk nicely

Why accuse when comfort is the better solution

Seriously need a change of scenery

Anyone who could bring the least consolation

Yearning deeply for my piece of serenity

Peace Of Mind

What must I do to insure peace of mind?

Is the answer I'm seeking too hard to find?

How can I know what God wants me to be?

How can I tell what's expected of me?

Where can I go for guidance and aid?

To help me correct the errors I've made?

The answer is found in doing three things

And great is the gladness that doing them brings

Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God

For with these three things as your rule and your rod

All things worth having are yours to achieve

If you follow God's words, have faith to believe

by Helen Steiner Rice

' He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord requires of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. '

Micah 6:8

There Is Always

There is always

a little truth behind every

' just kidding '

a little curiosity behind every

' just wondering '

a little knowledge behind every

' I don't know '

a little emotion behind every

' I don't care '

a little pain behind every

' it's okay '

Holiday 7

It's Penang's UNESCO Heritage holiday! Though I wasn't working or going to school, it definitely spice up my daily life a little. Hehe. Reason? My parents are not working! Teehee..

1st, I finally got to have this super yummy chee cheong fun from Farlim market which I don't know how to get there. I practically licked the plate clean.

This is the coffee shop.

I would first open the rice rolls before savouring as the larger surface area will be fully covered with the delicious sauce

2nd, I had been wanting to buy these Tambun biscuits from Him Heang. After 2 months of craving, finally I get my hands on them today! This may be due to the shop is usually closed on public holidays so many thought it would be closed today as well, which is why we managed to get a parking place and stopped by to pick our lots.

Tambun Biscuits (RM9.50)

It is clearly stated that they don't have any other outlet branches.

These luring glossy balls...

Him Heang has very nice Beh Teh Saw as well. (RM6.50)

3rd, since this is 'the' season, we went to Lorong Kulit market to buy some fruits. Since my mum can't eat durian, she has gone nuts over manggis. Buying them every chance she got. We spotted some rambutan as well and daddy had been kind enough to buy some for me.

4th, went to Gama supermarket to hunt for a new pair of shoes. Hehe. Was hoping to get a comfy heel to UK. No luck. But instead, I got myself a pair of new jeans. Faded blue!! Just the one I am looking for. Best of all, it costs only RM32. Mind you it is a new stock. Whee~~

5th, my cousin came back from UK. Went over to meet up with him while hearing some of his interesting encounters there. Anticipating for my own experience few months later!! After that, we went for dinner at James Foo. Since its renovation, this place has been totally packed. We went there as early as 5.30pm so we managed to secure a seat.

New ambiance

Their newly printed menu. I've browsed through them. Pretty much the same. They might have added a few new dishes or two. Price wise it's a little more expensive.

Cutlery

As my mum is on a diet now, she shared this with my dad. Grilled fish and chicken combo

My Chicken Gorden Bleu

Today is indeed a day different from other. Happy Thursday as its gonna be TGIF soon! Hehe

Holiday 6 . Peanut Butter Bread

I am BACK! With my long and naggy entries. Or perhaps let the pictures do the talking? Haha.. This is just a random entry on my daily encounters.

Psst, kindly anticipate for the latter part with me. Hehe...

I assumed that a lot of you would suggest that holiday is the best time to rest and nurture a good complexion as there would be ample time to do whatever treatment and one can even wash their faces anytime they feel like it. Or is it just me? Cause apparently everyone is busy working or at least not wasting time. Sigh~

Anyway, despite the time hiding at home from the scorching sun, I am a half breed vampire now, I still face pimples pop-out!! I suspected its even worse than when I was in campus. Why so I wonder...

Showing off my new bought mask, 我的美丽日记. Hehe. I could afford this only after a promo at Guardian. Lucky~

Bulgarian White Rose Mask. This is suppose to result in white radiant skin.

What's the big hit in cinema lately? Yes! Absolutely. Transformer 3 - Dark of The Moon. So being quite a 'kiasu' fella, this is one of darling's favourite movie as well, I would definitely not left behind to catch this.

Bought this the day before, therefore we got to pick the nice seats. ^^

Short advertisement. Share out some nice bread I always grab at Continental Bakery. My all time favourite.

(anti-clockwise) Danish croissant, cinnamon bun and graham cheese bun

Back to Transformer 3. It was indeed a nice movie. Despite the new heroine is slightly less attractive compared to Megan Fox, she has a really nice bod and I like her accent. Movie wise, I personally think this is a must watch. Preferably in cinema with the superb sound system and comfortable seating.

After a nice movie, we had dinner at Kim Gary. This is one of my favourite restaurant. Yummy food but slightly big portion.

Purple theme for Kim Gary at 1st Avenue

As my parents thought it was a cold night, they had hot 'Yin Yang'

My honey lemon tea

Dad's honey pork ribs vegetable rice. The sauce on the rice is very flavourful

My 101 Big Bowl. Curry Fish Fillet. The fish fillet is very crispy and not a tad oily. However I do find the curry too spicy for me. My level of hot tolerance is slightly low. XP

Mum's choice of spaghetti with white corn cream. There are chicken and pork steak, ham, sausages and vegetables on the side. My mum commented that the sauce is a tad tasteless and she thought the sausages are cuttlefish as they were cut in such shape.

Now I am getting excited as we are almost near the topic of the day. Hehe. Before going there, my breakfast today is this Pandan Layer from Rotiboy. Nice especially chilled. Haha. And also some chilled durians. Hehe..

Rotiboy Pandan Layer

Now behold~ The most exciting part I wanna share. It has something and everything to do with me and my baking love. Haha. If you think that I had stopped during this period, you are wrong! Muahaha. I had baked a wholemeal bread and a spongecake in between. Hehe.

Recently I am more into bread baking. Since it is more healthy compared to baking cakes. This is my second attempt on making bread. I attempted a sweet bread this time. Being quite a peanut lover, I knew I just had to try this recipe when I came across it at Honey Bee Sweets. Ok, I know mine doesn't look anything like her's, however, mine turned out nice as well despite its ugly looks.

Peanut Butter Bread. Smells heavenly the moment it is out from the oven.

The glaze does look kinda uneven. But why bother? Haha

Can't hold back and wait for it to cool, so I took a slice. See its texture? Hehe. Not so very fluffy but good enough for me in the meantime.

What's better than a slice of hot self-made bread with a cuppa fragrant white coffee?

I realised that what is better than waking up to a sweet message and positive thoughts on a sunny day. Hehe. Thank God I am well and alive!

' This is the day, this is the day

That the Lord hath made

We will rejoice, we will rejoice

And be glad in it

Cause this is the day that the Lord hath made

We will rejoice and be glad in it

This is the day, this is the day

That the Lord hath made '

Owh if you did, if and only if, wondered where I was on my long hiatus, check out my Kota Kinabalu trip at darling's and Moo's blog. I guess I am too lazy to blog about it. XP

Life is a bliss if you don't try hard enough to be satisfied with things around you. Happy Tuesday!~ ^^

Iridescent

Linkin Park - Iridescent

When you were standing in the wake of devastation

When you were waiting on the edge of the unknown

With the cataclysm raining down

Your insides crying, "Save me now"

You were there, impossibly alone

And in a burst of light that blinded every angel

As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars

You felt the gravity of tempered grace

Falling into empty space

With no one there to catch you in their arms

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failures all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Let it go

Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failures all you've known

Remember all the sadness and frustration

And let it go

Let it go

心语

又失败了……

从不知道自己会那么轻易

被一点点小事所牵动

累积了一点一滴的迷惘

突然一股涌了上来

压抑不了，让人不知所措

是在逞强吗？

还是在伪装？

这种感觉，连自己都不禁害怕了

心底究竟想要什么？

有着怎样的期盼？

弄不清楚

说不明白

或许不是别人给得不够

而是自己想要的太多

换个角度，给别人透气的空间

也让自己放下包袱

是时候转移视线

从打转许久的圈子里逃出来

不想改变别人

就试着说服自己

世上没什么是不可能的

或许这是最好

也是唯一的选择

请不要再钻牛角尖了

Transformation

The third day of the seventh month of the year

We are bidding the 1st half of 2011 goodbye

A new start, a new profile

Been through a rocky period

Tired of being impacted by a single occasion or a mere happening

Weary of my needing-much-attention self

Did what I think needs to be done

Perhaps the outcomes are not as I had expected

But all these might be just luxuries rather than necessities

Adapting to look past things

Juggling to live with it

Transformation in progress

An oath I made

No longer the sullen face

Goodbye crestfallen me

This is me now