tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83213712011-11-22T11:54:43.899+08:00A sweet a day takes the blues awaymyCoffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14665957420208893846noreply@blogger.comBlogger3141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8321371.post-85166020953997577732009-03-28T13:07:00.006+08:002009-03-31T09:12:14.212+08:00

Crowd-pleasers: Flaky Mini Egg Tart and Shrimp Roll with Mango/CheeseYep, been overloading on dim sums lately. Thank goodness it ranked as one of my favourite food. Anyway, this is one of the more recent outings at Emperor Chinese Restaurant in Sheraton Subang.Initially, I was only thinking to go for their ala carte dim sum but as we walked in, we noticed that they were haivng an "Eat-All-You-Can

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Imperial GardenOne fine weekend afternoon, a girlfriend and I were suddenly craving for dim sum. First choice was to go Oriental Pavilion but rather than risk waiting for a long tine without a confirmed reservation, we trudged our way to Tai Thong newest outlet, Imperial Garden at Intan Square (beside Asia Jaya).We were relieved to see that tables were aplenty hence no waiting was

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Saw a new F&B outlet opposite Kluang Station Kopitiam in One Utama recently while trying to decide on a place to lunch. As te outlet was relatively empty compared to its nighbours (aka no waiting time), we thought there's no harm giving it a try.Like its namesake, this outlet specializes in various type of Lam Mee. My lunch partner ordered their original while I went for something slightly

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It's my most favourite time of the year again.... It's Christmas time! So what have you got planned? Any "chestnuts roasting on open fire" and "Jack Frost nipping at your nose"? Over here, you would probably see the former being roasted by a roadside seller using charcoal over a big wok anywhere and the only "Jack Frost" nipping at your nose is probably from the blast of chilly cold air-cond.

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My ideal place to have long brunches or lunches. Good food, great stock of vino, cozy ambience and great company - nothing could be better...I love their complimentary focaccia. Either dipped with a good balsamic vinegar in olive oil or with salted anchovies and some whole olives.I am usually spoilt for choice when it comes to picking something from their menu. But the first thing I look at is

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Pan-seared Canadian CodNestled in the maze of pubs, cafes and eateries within Solaris Mont Kiara is this rather cozy corner bistro-like restaurant serving basically European/Italian fare. Twas was a friend's birthday and there was a big group of us. A variety of dishes were ordered although unfortunately, I only managed to take pictures of those that were within my vicinity.Some starters were

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Chocolate Opera Wannabe CakeThis is a cheater's guide to making an Opera Cake. In fact, I wouldn't really call it a classic Opera Cake. A more apt description would be "Chocolate Opera Wannabe Cake". Well, when time and ingredients do not permit one to bake an almond sponge base, one would have to make do with a normal plain sponge. Here's what I did:Slice the baked and cooled sponge cake into a

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One fine afternoon, a few old friends and I made plans to lunch in KLCC. Usually, I tend to think that the dining options at KLCC are not what I would call “exciting”. However, a friend suggested a “new Korean place” that according to her, had just opened not too long ago at KLCC so we decided to give it a go.Upon arrival, the “new Korean place” turned out to be Koryo-won, not exactly a new place

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Yummy Tuna Kimchi Rice Balls (RM8.00)Truth to be told, I love street food/snacks. When travelling, put me in an area lined wth local street food and I will be extremely delighted. Similarly, I was delighted to have discovered this little outlet that specializes in Korean street food. Nestled in the maze-like Asian Avenue in Sunway Pyramid, it is not exactly easy to find. I could only describe its

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Ever heard of "assam laksa goreng" (fried assam laksa)? I haven't till I read it here. I thought to myself, "how unique and innovative"; and since I stay in the same area there is no reason not to satisfy my curiosity.And this is how it looked like. Loaded with generous servings of shredded chicken, cucumber, pineapple and shallots, and topped with natural taste enhancers such as torch flower (

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Moist Chocolate Cake topped with dark chocolate fudgeRich and luscious, moist yet fluffy; these are the words to describe my favourite chocolate cake. Not only mine, but my family's too. Best of all, the recipe is really simple and easy. It requires no baking, but is steamed instead. Therefore, it is also suitable for those who do not have an oven. And if you do not have a mixer, no worries. Just

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Recently, my friends and I found ourselves back at the opulent Celestial Court again to sample their newly introduced set menu, thanks to the invitation from FoodStreet. Named Ying, Yang and Jing respectively, each of the set menu came with a carefully selected set of 8 to 9 dishes. Pricing per pax starts from RM98++(Ying), RM128++(Yang) and RM158++(Jing) with a minimum of 6 pax. As there were

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Recognize this?The potent yet vital ingredient for a decent chilli pan mee, popularized by the much-talked-about Kin Kin in KL and made available almost everywhere by Face To Face chain of outlets that specializes in various styles of pan mee.I don't think I would bother ordering the classic soup pan mee at Face To Face. But their version of chilli pan mee is not bad. It is actually dry pan mee

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Fatty Pan Mee, Taman Berkeley, KlangBeing a fan of pan mee, it has been on my mind for quite a long while (a couple of years) to try the much raved "famous mee hoon kueh (pan mee)" in Taman Berkeley, Klang. So what stopped me before? It's the location. Although staying in Subang, Klang is as alien to me as Mars. Without a real-life guide, I don't trust myself in not getting lost armed with just

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Poor notebook has been sent to the workshop and left me feeling "handicapped" for the past few days. Without it, I realized how much my life actually revolves around it, particularly when I am at work. On the other hand, no other better excuse to slow things down and take life easier at the workplace (heehee). Boss asked me to get a new one but after considering his suggestions, "no siree, thanks

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This blog was initially started to keep track of my baking/cooking experiments, a hobby that I picked up about 3 yeas ago. In those days, I was baking non-stop almost every other day if not everday, until the intervention of my mother who told me that she couldn't sleep at night because the smell of baking that permeated the air and seeped into her bedroom was distracting her from falling asleep

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One of the better lunch deals around this area. Starting from RM9.90 only per person (there are other pricier options), the varieties available are surprisingly quite a few.I opted for a grilled fish set. Served in a bento box, it came together with a few side dishes such as the essential kimchi, slices of egg pancake, and other assorted vegetables-based appetizers.I like the sauce that came with

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Further down the block from Ben&Nick's is a little Japanese-styled cafe and bakery named Haikara. Small and quaint, and with the occassional delicious whiffs of something delicious being baked, one would immediately find the ambience cozy. The outlet was quiet on a late Sunday afternoon (probably because they were about to close for the day) except for a few patrons reading Japanese magazines and

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Those who know me well will also know my fondness of bubbly. Granted, prosecco is not a "purebred" bubbly (aka champagne) but being sparkly and slightly sweetish, it's still a delight to drink. Not to mention it's also much more affordable than its "purebred cousins" too. *wink*At Divino in Jaya One, one can find a good bottle of prosecco at a good price such as this bottle of Conti Neri Prosecco

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One more Starwood Privileges coupon to go before it expires, this one is for set lunch (for 2) at Al-Nafourah, an enchanting Middle Eastern restaurant in Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur.I strongly agree with the description on its interior (excerpts from the official website):"A contemporary oasis with private silken dinner tents, Moorish arches, ornate paintings, and richly woven carpets lend an

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Red Bean & Sweet Potato Ice with MilkI nearly melted in the heat of the afternoon, literally. It was a hot, hot day. There wasn't a better timing than this to try out this new dessert shop in the neighbourhood, Ice Monster. Apparently, Ice Monster is a hugely popular dessert chain specializing in snow ice desserts in Taiwan. This outlet in Subang Jaya has only just opened for a few months with a

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Living close to Bandar Sunway, I have actually passed by this restaurant countless of times but frankl, it had never crossed my mind to give it a try until I saw an episode on 8TV's HoChiak! featuring their special vegetarian sushi. With the extra "special effects" thrown in (as seen on TV), the sushi looked absolutely enticing! And hence I resolved that a visit to Shiang Hai is a must! And I had

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One of the highlights of being a foodie is the enthusiasm to try different types of cuisine. Speaking of which, it has been quite a long time since I last savored Northern Indian cuisine. Hence, the timing was spot-on when I was invited by FoodStreet for a food review at Khaana Peena in Mont Kiara, that specializes in authentic Northern Indian cuisine.The interior of the restaurant is tastefully

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Steamed Fish Head in ClaypotOne of my regular haunts during lunchtime for a venue that is close to my office; and when I am in the mood for fish head. I am not sure the exact name of this restaurant but if I am not mistaken, it is called Paramount Fish Head Restaurant. It used to be called something else but I think there was a change of owner. Anyway, this place is located opposite Giant in

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When I read that dining at Café Lavista at Hotel Equatorial Bangi-Putrajaya promises a refreshing change from the usual maddening and crowded KL city centre, I accepted FoodStreet’s invite to a food review there without further hesitation. Having said that, my friend and I nearly changed our minds when I ended up driving in circles trying to locate the resort (it being only my 2nd time to Bangi

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What is the Miele Guide, you wonder? Read below for the answer (which I received from them in my mailbox).The Miele Guide is an exciting, new and truly unique Asian restaurant guide. The Guide is set to become the newest and most respected standard by which restaurants in Asia are judged. Written by food lovers who know and love Asia, The Miele Guide will rank and profile restaurants across the

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My favourite dessert at KissatenWhen I first saw the beautiful photography in this blog post, I thought a visit is a must. An opportunity came about when a group of friends were looking for a place to celebrate a birthday recently.It being my first visit to Jaya One, it took me awhile, a few confusing turns and a couple of frantic calls to locate the restaurant. I was late and most of the main

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Didn't plan it this way; but somehow all the dishes we ordered that night happened to be courtesy of Porky Bess.It seems like more and more outlets that specializes in non-halal dishes are springing out. This one is closer to home although not exactly new. Reading this article, it reminded me that I did previously plan to try this place but never got around to it until now.The restaurant seems

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Aargghhh.....My Starwood membership was expiring and I still had a handful of vouchers to go. It was quite funny how I rushed to utilize most of the "complimentary" vouchers during the last month of my membership. Anyhow, one of it was the "Eat-All-You-Can" Dim Sum at Celestial Court, Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur (previously known as Sheraton Imperial Hotel).Celestial CourtIt was rather difficult

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I have to be honest here. I first discovered this restaurant when I was looking for another restaurant, took a wrong turn and ended up along the street where Sassorosso was located. I was impressed with its charming facade from the outside and made a note to return for a visit. Unfortunately, I soon forgot about it until a friend suggested to dine at this place recently.Clockwise from Top-Left:

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3-style Steamed Sweet Potato BallsStumbled upon this 'little gem' of a place recently although I later discovered that (according to my colleagues) they have been operating for some time now but recently expanded to this recent location due to growing popularity. Green Meadow Cafe is its name and organic vegetarian is its game. (gee, sounds so cheesy...)The menu looks good with a nice selection

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Light Bites: Sweet Potato Pastry & Crab Claw Pastry (not actual name in menu)For someone who has a perpetual sweet tooth like me, I am always on the lookout for place to satisfy my sweet tooth. Recently, I was introduced to a relatively new outlet in Millennium Square (Section 14, PJ). I do not recall seeing any signboard but if I was not mistaken, I was told the name of the shop is Recharge or

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I first developed a liking towards Vietnamese cuisine when I was studying in Sydney, Australia. However, when I came back to KL, I was dismayed to discover that there were only a couple of Vietnamese restaurants that I could find in the Klang Valley. Fortunately, since then more and more Vietnamese outlets have sprung up with the growing local appreciation of Vietnamese cuisine, notable mostly

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I wouldn't have suspected that there's a quaint litte eatery hidden on the ground floor of this new block of condominiums (E-Tiara, located next to Carrefour Subang Jaya) have I not read about it. Before going, I distinctively remember reading that the place was rather small. But I was still surprised to discover how small it was. Upon entering, there was a long table filled with little children

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Peanut Butter Chips Brownie CupsThis blog started out as a baking blog but lately, the ratio of food review posts to baking posts have shrunk to 10:1 (??). *Sigh* Where has my unstoppable drive for baking gone?Anyway, to finish up the container of Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder and a packet of Reese's Peanut Butter Chips (both items bought from HK) before I have to throw them out

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Swayed by the promo above, and by stories that I heard about these sets being sold out even before mid-morning at some outlets, I found myself at Starbucks one day ordering the Tomato, Basil and Cheese set. I reminded the server to have the sandwich toasted beforehand.Complimentary cup of Tall Size (12oz) Freshly Brewed Coffee that comes with the set. Coffee was somewhat lukewarm. I wasn't

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Continuing my "pan mee" fetish, recently I finally visited this "pan mee" (broad noodles) shop in Taman Sri Sentosa that I have been wanting to try for a long time now ever since I read about it from Boo's and Precious Pea's blogs.Exterior of shop. No proper sign board, just some chinese characters scribbled on a panel.Armed with the direction guide from the afore-mentioned blogs, this place is

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Much has been said and written about Jean George Vongerichten. His name is globally known as a purveyor of fine food. His flagship restaurant in NYC, Jean-Georges Restaurant earned him a 3-star rating by the Michelin Guide.Moodily lit dining room (aka dark) reeks of colonial elegance. The windows oversee the HuangPu river and the skyscrapers across in Pudong.Simple table arrangement.Jean Georges,

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Hi people! Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I just came back from Shanghai where I re-inforced Lay's standing as my all-time favourite potato chips. Not those "imported" Lay's with boring flavours found here in Malaysia but special and localized flavours. I usually go crazy over it in Bangkok and to my delight, I discovered that Lay's comes in even greater varieties in Shanghai.The ranges

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The Emperor is a traditionally themed halal Cantonese restaurant, located in Sheraton Subang and one of my preferred restaurants to have halal dim sum. The dim sum pre-requisite, har gow (prawn dumpling) with scallops. I think it is called "tai zi gow"?The dumpling was good. Fresh, big and juicy seafood. Plus points for the not to thick nor thin crytal dumpling skin.Seaweed RollHere's how it

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It's just one day away to the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rat. Here's wishing all"A Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!"And also showcasing one of the last birthday cakes that I baked for a dear one in recent months, which as far as I could remember was my first mousse cake.Mango Mousse CakeThe cake consists of 2 layers of soft sponge sandwiching a thick layer of mango mousse filled with

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Since we are on the topic of executive set lunches, let me post another set lunch review that I had recently at Jarrods in Damansara Heights. I was there for a light lunch with a friend and then I saw a placard at the doors displaying the executive set lunch menu at their in-door restaurant. At only RM25++ for a 2-course lunch inclusive of either tea or coffee, I thought it was quite a

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip MuffinsSeems like I am experiencing a major "baker's block". It's not that I don't like baking anymore but rather, I couldn't seem to find the time and motivation to bake. But I still bake, occassionally. And for simpler recipes like this Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Muffins, adapted from Martha Stewart's The Baking Handbook. Rather good, I would say. And

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Wanna have a good and decent Italian lunch yet do not have the luxury of time? Go to Prego at Westin Kuala Lumpur for their executive set lunches. They have some good set lunch choices that are hearty and yet not too heavy for lunch.For around 60 ringgit, you get to choose a combination of starter and main, or main with dessert. Since there are 2 of us, we chose a different combi each.One of the

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Another year had passed and another brand new year had just arrived.Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR and May You Have a Great Year Ahead!And cheers from my doggie, Julius too! *woof* *woof*UPDATED: Wanna see his antics? See it here.More food-related posts coming up soon...

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Merry Christmas, everyone! Christmas has come but not quite gone yet. How was your Christmas?Was it a white one? Sadly, the closest thing to a white Christmas for me was in a glass bubble....Had more presents than you could handle? The after-effect of Christmas shopping for loved ones may have burned a hole in my pocket, but it was worth it. After all, one of the joys of Christmas is giving. And

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Looking for simple desserts in the vicinity of Subang Jaya? Why not give Bean's Dessert Kitchen a try. Serving a variety of tongshui (sweet broth) and herbal drinks daily, they also serve simple meals not uncommon to those usually found at local cafes and "cha-can-teng". Their tongshui are not bad and I usually go for them but today, I decided to try something different.I have been craving red

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The weatherman is pretty indecisive lately. The weather is either very hot and "very rainy". On one fine sunny (and very hot) day, I made some cooling Matcha Jelly. Very simple to make.Click here for link to recipe.

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Much had been blogged about this little gem of a cake shop in Damansara Heights. But just to remind you of how good the desserts are, feast your eyes on these:Durian Chocolate Cake (A "definite must-must-must" for all durian lovers!!!)Death by Chocolate (yumz!)Banana Cream Pie (yumz!)Creme Caramel (yumz!)Chocolate Walnut Brownie (yumz!)Enough said! To sum it up.....it's simplyJust Heavenly

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What's up with my doggie, Julius? To find out, click here.

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Mango Cheescake with Lemongrass Infused Mango Chutney (RM11.90)Delicious Cafe, what else can be said about it as there are already numerous reviews on this place. Some like it, others don't. I have to admit I fall into the earlier category. Although their menu isn't what I would say original or exciting (I can't help but to feel it's mostly inspired by the likes of Donna Hay, Jamie Oliver and etc

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I like Baileys. I like Maltesers. I like cheesecake. Combine all three - oiishi...!That's the first thing that crossed my mind when I first came across the recipe from the ever talented Aunty Yochana. So when a friend's birthday cropped up recently, I took the opportunity to test the "yummi-ness" level of the cake, whether was it as good as it sounded.The cake did not disappoint but I would

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Star of the night: Port and chicken liver parfaitOnce again, my friends and I found ourselves attending the KLue RSVP dinner. This time, it was held at Rick's Cafe Casablanca in One Bangsar. To be honest, I was less enthusiastic about joining but spurred by some recent reviews that I have read about this place, I decided to go ahead.All of us started with an appetizer of port and chicken liver

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Read about his recent antics here.

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Ice-blended Vietnamese drip coffee with avocaodo (RM7.90)I tend to drop by at Pho Hoa whenever I can't think of anything else to eat at The Curve. This is because they make a mean ice-blended vietnamese drip coffee with avocado that is simply divine,Vietnamese Chicken Salad (RM4.90 or 5.90)and value-for-money vietnamese salads that are better than average and come in generous portion.Vietnamese

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Just found out that I have been tagged for this meme by Foodie Lianne .5 things found in my roomHidden and forgotten stash of junk foodPiles of half-read magazinesPiles of flyers (don’t know why I kept them in the first place)Random pictures of family and friends8ft tall cabinet filled with seldom-used make-up, skincare items and perfumes5 things I’ve always wanted to doHost a 3-course (at least)

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Everytime I go to Hong Kong, I make it a point to stop at HuiLauShan, a mango dessert specialty shop that (thank goodness!) has branches at almost every corner. One of my pet peeves is why isn't there anyone bringing this dessert chain into KL just yet.But nevermind, for I have just discovered a HLS wannabe in Centrepoint, Bandar Utama called Hong Kong Point.One look at their menu, one can guess

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Pre-grooming:On his way to the groomer.Fur, fur, fur growing everywhere. Covering his eyes. He even ran into walls and doors a couple of times...Post:What a handsome fella.....*swoons*

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**Warning! Picture-heavy post ahead!**Initial plan was to have lunch at the newly-opened Pavilion but due to the limited choices available (most shops aren't open yet), my friend and I decided to have a lunch leisurely at Eest, Westin KL just across the road.It was a Saturday so we opted for the "eat-all-you-can" dim sum brunch at RM58++ per person*. As usual, I was pretty impressed with the

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I remember an outlet named Bayou in Mont Kiara. It used to be rather well-known when Mont Kiara and its surrounding area (Desa Hartamas) started getting popular. Some of their better-known dishes were Vietnamese Beef Noodles and Nasi Dagang (or was it Nasi Bokhari) but I remember being bowed over by their Embuk, which was similar to a wet popiah. To my dismay, the outlet later closed down.However

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My darling Julius turned 2 months not a couple of weeks back. I suddenly felt the urge to bake to mark the occassion so I baked a really quick and easy simple Chocolate Almond Cream Cake. But poor Julius, he won't be getting any of it (I didn't want to encourage him to have a sweet-tooth although his mistress is already one). Chocolates are bad for dogs anyway...To make the cake, combine 2 cups

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My friend and I were at Izzi, Damansara Uptown recently to take advantage of the HSBC Special Promotion (which ends on 18th Sep.) in conjunction with their opening whereby cardholders are entitled to 75% discount of the total bill for every spending above RM100 per bill.Initially, we didn't know that the minimum spending has to be RM100 per bill in order to be entitled to the discount. So we had

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Read about his first outing and his first reunion with his brother Caesar here.

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Som tum (classic green papaya Thai salad)I have a thing for som tum (classic green papaya Thai salad). In Bangkok, it's so easy to find a good one since they are like a staple to them. Just like our nasi lemak. Sadly in KL, it's not so easy to find good som tum.However, recently I have found 2 which were pretty good for a "Made in Malaysia" version.First one is a "no-name" restaurant on the first

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If you have been wandering how's little Julius doing, go take a peek here:

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Meet my sweetie, Julius. A 7-week mini schnauzer. Totally adorable!Want to see more of him? More tales about him here.

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Banana Walnut Yogurt CakeAnd so the baking continues, although sporadically....Yet another version Banana Cake, I am forever in the quest of trying new variation recipes of Banana Cake. This once is a good one! Highly recommended!Banana Walnut Yogurt Cake (recipe adapted from "Do What I Like" blog100g butter (softened)50g castor sugar + 40g brown sugar (or you can just use all castor sugar)2 eggs

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Salmon Tartare at Wa-raku Japanese Dining HouseSince I have just previously blogged about Japanese fast-food at Sakae Sushi, I reckon it would be apt to continue the review except this time, at a proper Japanese fine-dining restaurant.Interior of Wa-RakuWa-raku, located along Jalan Stonor (near Jalan Kia Peng further down the road from Top Hat Restaurant, in the vicinity of KLCC) is housed in an

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Whenever I crave for Japanese fast-food, I turn to Sakae Sushi to satisfy my craving. Having replaced my previous Japanese fast-food favourites, Sushi King and then Genki Sushi, the best thing about Sakae Sushi is you don't really feel you are dining in a fast-food style environment. The outlet I usually visit which is located in Subang Parade is tastefully done. Pretty comfortable to dine-in,

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Got to share this bit of good news! Excerpts from one of my post was printed in The Sunday Star newspaper yesterday. To be exact, it was on page 2 (M2) on Sunday Metro (5 August 2007) under Food Blog section (the one at the bottom). I was reading the papers with my morning coffee as usual, when I came across the article. My first thought was the photos in the article looked quite familiar to me.

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More remedies for a sweet tooth.....Molten Flourless Chocolate Cake (recipe based on Nigella Lawson's but adapted to make it flourless with a molten chocolate center) and a nice Frozen Mango Cream Pie (all you need is cream, condensed milk, fresh mango and crushed biscuit base and ta-da!)

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One of my favourite Italian restaurants in town is Prego at Westin Kuala Lumpur. And my favourite dishes there? The simpler, the better. Starting with the complimentary bread, I really, really like their bread. Wonderfully soft with a good crust, it is simply delicious when dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar or even their homemade tomato dip that they usually provide together with the bread

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It never crossed my mind to try out the Medan Selera (Food Court) in Section 17 despite passing it numerous times until I read Masak-masak's rave on their Fishball Noodles. That got me interested enough to give this little nondescript place a try. Actually it does look a little bit forbidding and unwelcoming from the outside, giving me the impression that unless you are a resident of the nearby

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Amuse Bouche: Sun-dried tomatoes on watermelon (IMO)Having missed a few KLUE RSVP events for the last few months, I was looking forward to going to this once with a bunch of friends. An evening of dining and trying out a new restaurant with free flow "drinks" in the great company of friends at a very affordable price, it clearly looks set to be an intoxicating (in more ways than one) evening for

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Aarrggh! Have been lagging in updating my blog, baking-related entries included. Oh well, better late than never, right? Anyhow, these are some of the by-products from my kitchen experiments...From Left to Right: Coffee Walnut Cake, Multi-Treasure Pumpkin Tongshui and Gula Melaka Chiffon Cake.Here's the recipe for the Coffee Walnut LoafCoffee Walnut Loaf (based on recipe from The Australian

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TiramisuThe initial plan was to have dinner at Delicious but business was so good for them that there was actually a queue waiting for tables outside the outlet although it was already 9pm. We took a detour to see if there was anything else that looks interesting and lo! and behold! We saw this.Inside the cafe.View of outside from inside.Banquet. Very charming and chic indeed! Was later told that

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Unagi Tofu SaladMy sister, my niece and I were at Mid Valley recently having a ladies' only shopping session. When lunch time rolls around, most F&B outlets looked so packed. Suddenly, I remembered a Japanese restaurant that enjoyed good reviews from fellow bloggers with a catchy name - Ninja Jones. I knew it is located at Northpoint but I didn't know where exactly was Northpoint (initially

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I used to frequent Villa Danieli quite often in the past whenever I crave for good Italian food. Then they changed the head chef and I stopped going for awhile. This recent trip was my first in quite a long white and I was looking forward to see if anything had changed since my last visit more than a year ago.Going into Villa Danieli always reminds me of entering a rustic Italian cottage.

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Recently, I came across this stall in Summit USJ. First look, it looked like an ordinary crepe/wraps place but on closer look, what it offers were pretty interesting.First of all, the standard crispy crepes come in interesting savoury flavours such as Satay Chicken, Bolognese Beef and some others which I forgot now. If you don't like crispy wraps, you can opt for the Paratha Wrap, which is

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Ebony: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip CookiesThe school holidays are here again. As a treat to the little ones at home, I baked some cookies to keep their sweet tooth satiated. Nothing works better than classic chocolate chip cookies. I baked 2 types using new recipes and nick-named them Ebony (Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies) & Ivory (Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies). The former was soft and

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Continuing from my previous post on Pan Mee, my friend (who is even more a pan mee afficionado than me) told me that she found a new favourite in Desa Sri Petaling which she claimed is even better than my current favourite (Lian Heng in SS19, SJ). With a claim like that, obviously I must go and try this pan mee out. So I persuaded my friend (not much effort needed actually) to take me there for I

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I so like quick and easy recipes and this is one of them. To make,Mix 2c plain flour (sift if you want), 1c sugar, 1T baking powder and 1/2t salt in one big bowl.Then add 1c mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium ones), 1/3c milk (full or skimmed), 1/4c corn oil, 1 egg and 1t vanilla paste to the mixture. You can also add optional ingredients such as chocolate chips or nuts here.Still together till

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One of my favourite (Japanese) places to lunch is Genji at PJ Hilton. Yup, they are famed for their weekend buffets (one of the earliest pioneers, from what I know) but their set lunches are pretty awesome too. And given its rather close proximity to my workplace not to mention its very soothing and cool ambience, I do tend to drop by this place for lunch whenever time (or money) permits.Their

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If you don't know by now, I love all things pumpkin. And since I like chiffon cake very much too, I decided to bake a 'different' chiffon cake other than the usual "pandan" flavoured ones that I usually bake for my family. I adapted this recipe based on another recipe from Aunt Yochana's blog. Result is rather good but with just a light taste of pumpkin (i would have prefer a stronger taste of

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I think this shop needs no special introduction. Famous for their wantan noodles, there are quite a number of outlets scattered around the Klang Valley. And even if you don't visit their outlets, their uncooked noodles are available for sale in supermarkets and pasar malam. So this time, pictures should suffice?Char siew Kon Lou (Dry) Wantan Mee Both char siew and noodles are good. I like my char

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Cineleisure? Is that what you call the entire mall or just the cineplexes inside? Oh, whatever... You know which buidling I mean right? The building next to The Curve that houses the Cathay cineplexes? Twas my 2nd time there and I was surprised to see more "life" in the mall other than those that centers around the cinemas.Anyway, this is a cute little restaurant that serves basic Japanese cafe

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April, I nickname it the month of birthdays. At least 5 important birthdays happening during this month itself, out of which 3 are of my nephews and niece (talk about precise family planning - hehe). But out of all these birthdays, I only managed to bake 1 birthday cake for one of my nephews.Chocolate Cookies & Cream CakeIngredients(1) 1 prepared sponge/chiffon cake, sliced evenly into 3 layers(2

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Paris Food Review: Paris (Part 8): The Rest of It (Food Review) Part 2Paris (Part 7): The Rest of It (Food Review) Part 1Paris (Part 6): Buddha BarParis (Part 5): Memorable MealsParis (Part 4): Meals - Outside ParisParis (Part 3): Meals - Home-cooked MealsParis (Part 2): Desserts & SnacksParis (Part 1): Breakfasts love Paris in the spring time! Lots of sunshine, shopping, and good food. Here are

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Bonjour! Missing my posts? (hehe) Nope, they haven't gone missing. It's just that moi is holidaying in France at the moment. To be exact, a lovely seaside town named Pornichet (near La Baule / Nantes) and later on to beautiful Paris. When I come back, you will be able to feast your eyes on the beautiful photos of the lovely sceneries and lips-smacking food. But till then, excusez-moi let me get

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I understand that this outlet has been around for a while but my recent visit there was my first, thanks to recommendations from bloggers and friends. We went on a Friday evening without reservations and were lucky enough to get a table (after a short wait) for the place was packed! And I can see why, food was good particularly if you like "Madam Porky" (I don't usually crave for pork but I have

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Talking about my favourite pan mee stall located in a corner kopitiam in SS19, Subang Jaya in one of my previous posts sets me craving for it. So when my friend who happens to be an even more of a pan mee afficionado than me dropped by in SJ during one Saturday, I suggested that we go much to her delight since she has been hearing my raves over this pan mee for ages.Now, why didn't I visit this

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Oreos Yogurt CupcakesThis recipe is actually for a healthier version (aka lesser fat) classic butter cake. However, it is pretty versatile and you can play with it to make it into variations according to ones liking. For this cake, I used the recipe here since it comes with much rave from the baker/blogger. And rightly so for this cupcake turns out to be so soft and fluffy with bits and pieces of

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Recently, after a marathon of gym classes, my friends and I stopped over at Rojak Rojak at The Curve for the much needed "fuel replenishment".Fruits Rojak with "kangkung".I like this, the sauce was piquant and rather spicy. To my friend who could not tolerate spiciness as much as me, it could get pretty overwhelming. My only complaint(s)? Not enough crushed peanuts and serving size is rather

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Popiahs.....! One of my all-time favourite food. Constantly on the hunt for good popiahs, but I am pretty satisfied with this particular one that my colleague buys for me every Thursday from the morning market along Old Klang Road (corrections! see below for details). Apparently, the seller travels around numerous spots in Klang Valley but you will find it at the OKR morning market every Thursday

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My sweet tooth has been acting up again. Was craving for sweets so off I went, desserts-hunting over the weekend.First stop. Paddington House of Pancakes at The Curve on Friday night.Ok, I had to admit that I wasn't that keen then. I just had a very filling dinner and didn't think I could eat anything else. So my friends ordered 2 desserts to share. Of course, when they arrived, I could not

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I wanted to make some crunchy rice crispies bar. A real simple & easy recipe. Just melt some butter with some marshmallow, dunk in some plain rice crispies, stir together then pour and flatter out in a pan. When cooled, just slice into bars and serve - a sure delight to the kids.But, the marshmallow refused to co-operate. Granted this time, I took the easy way out and used the microwave to melt

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I have a confession to make. I don't really fancy noodles & rice, but I make an exception when it comes to pan mee (also nicknamed Malaysian pasta). My favourite is the "mit" type (aka "tear-and-boil") and cooked in soup. I have tried a few of the so-called famous ones such as Kin Kin, Jalan Chow Kit, Taman Desa and SS19 in Subang Jaya and my personal favourite is the SS19 one.Anyway, this place

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At the risk of sounding crude, I have to say that I had a "P-L-C" time at Max! Kitchen and Wines recently. "P-L-C**" in cantonese as in "peng" (cheap), "leng" (beautiful), "cheng" (great). *grin* Why so, you may ask? Well, I had great food in the company of beautiful ladies (you girls rock!) and all at a cheap price (what a bargain!), what more could I ask for?I was invited to a the KLUE RSVP

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Despite the many, many options to choose from when it comes to Japanese Buffet, Kampachi at Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur has always been my favourite. Some say that they were the proprietor of the now infamous weekend Japanese buffets and during their hey days, one had to book at least a week in advance.True, they do not have the greatest variety but what they have on their buffet spread is of

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No, I didn't mean to say that these cakes do not require baking but rather, the preparation method involves only boiling instead of mixing using the cake mixer. Just dump and boil - literally...Not too long ago, I had the chance to sample a Fruit Cake baked by my sister's MIL. It was simple and it was delicious. No complicated flavours. In fact, my mom raved about it (and that speaks a lot since

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