No signs of labour so far.. it's oredi 28 Dec today. A day past my due date.Baby's rather big, 8 pounds or 3.6kg as on monday. Doc's rather worried about the size. Lydia was only 6.5lbs, or 2.93kg at birth.So, he won't let me past my due date for long, scared baby will get too big for me.Tomorrow, Monday, 29th... will be pain day. The day when I will be induced.I remember being induced when I had Lydia, the pain was.....urrghhh!!!! Well, my waters broke.Breathless!Utterly breathless!I didn't have time to breathe, having severe contractions with...
Sabtu, 27 Desember 2008
Kamis, 25 Desember 2008
Strawberry Haw Flakes Layer Cake ?????????
The bun is still in the oven... not wanting to follow the sister's footsteps to be out early. The exact due date is tomorrow, doc's dateline to induce is 29th, coming monday. Keeping my fingers crossed that I need not be induced.. The pain is rather unbearable when being induced, I don't even have time to breathe. *sigh*Ok, so, here's the last of the three layers cakes I made.Out of the three cakes, and the favourite ratings are:Horlicks: 35%Kaya:...
Senin, 22 Desember 2008
Kaya Layer Cake ??????
Kaya is coconut egg jam. Taste really good with bread, and taste good too when incorporated into this cake.Ingredients (A)225gm butter160gm soft brown sugar5 medium eggs, grade C200gm Original flavour kaya (1 cup Gardenia Auntie Rosie kaya)2 Tbsp milk powder120gm cake flour/superfineIngredients (B)225gm butter160gm soft brown sugar5 medium eggs, grade C200gm Pandan flavour kaya (1 cup Gardenia Auntie Rosie pandan kaya)2 Tbsp milk powder120gm cake...
Rabu, 17 Desember 2008
Horlicks Layer Cake ???????
I'm going to post 3 layer cakes.... but am posting it one per week.Made these as christmas gifts.My ex colleague introduced me to Sarawak Layer cakes, or Kek Lapis Sarawak. I used to think only the Indonesians make layer cakes, I didn�t know that Sarawakians bake these too..and make it to be part of their culture.The Sarawak version makes paterns with the cakes, to me it looks like their traditional woven cloth, pua kumbu. But I�m not going to go...
Jumat, 12 Desember 2008
Fried Silver Pin Noodles ????
I still haven't deliver......... can't wait for it.... When u know it's fully engaged..but dunno when the bb wants to come out, the wait is rather......nerve wrecking!Malaysians call silver pin noodles as Loh Su Fun ???, which literally translates to rat noodles. Why such a disgusting name.. Simply because the noodle looks like a short rat tail.I�ve once cooked this with my Malay students back in Pahang, 5 years ago. Boy were they shocked when I...
Rabu, 10 Desember 2008
My baby's engaged
My dear blog readers,Today I visited my gynae, and he told me, that my baby is fully engaged and will be out anytime soon... I'm 37wks+4 by todaySo, I might not be posting anytime soon... but will resume to my passion of cooking and baking when I'm in better health later on. Or maybe I'l post confinement recipes during my confinement.... dunno yet...Keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be soon. baby's at 3.3kg now..rather big.....
Kamis, 04 Desember 2008
Cekodok ???
#25/6/2019 Updated: New Video below recipeCekodok is Malay banana fritters. Or some call it Jemput-jemput pisang. Jemput-jemput means fritters, but it can be type of jemput-jemput. This is a nice tea time snack.I like this, and not many that makes this to sell makes it nice. They put in too much flour. Flour is cheap...It�s only nice when u eat homemade ones.And my malay friends can never tell me the exact proportion of ingredients, they just say,...
Rabu, 03 Desember 2008
Caramelized Anchovies & Peanuts ???????
When I was a kid, I love this dish made by grandaunt. It goes very well with plain rice porridge.� cup cleaned split dried anchovies (don�t wash them!)� cup raw peanuts2 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp light soy sauce3 Tbsp cooking oil1. In a dry wok, low heat, fry peanuts for 2 minutes or until skin is dry and can be removed easily. Remove skins by rubbing them with fingers and blow the skins away.2. Medium low heat, heat oil and fry anchovies until golden. Dish...
Kamis, 27 November 2008
Banana Cake ????
Best made with pisang emas..Ingredients (A)300gm flour1 � tsp sodium bicarbonate200gm sugarIngredients (B)3 eggs300gm banana (pureed)180ml vegetable oil180ml buttermilk (or substitute with 180ml milk poured over 1 Tbsp lemon juice)Method:1. Sift flour and sodium bicarbonate.2. Mix with sugar.3. Mix (B) together.4. Combine (A) and (B) to a smooth paste.5. Pour batter into a 9X13 inch baking tray.6. Bake at 170C for 45minutes to 1 ho...
Minggu, 23 November 2008
Chrysanthemum Jelly
I was dissapointed with the appearance of this jelly!!! Ugly dirty looking thing!But, my colleagues comforted me saying that it's ok...... and they loved the taste and texture of it. Springy, with a slight crunch, and fragrantly chrysanthemum...I might wanna change the solidifying agent to gelatine the next time I make it, so that it looks pretty... or konnyaku powder.... but the texture will not be the same. the greyish colour could be due to the...
Jumat, 21 November 2008
Orange Raisin Pull Aparts ??????
The topping is very delicious!This is taken from a Japanese site� Guessing the translation really makes my head scratch..but nevertheless, here�s my adaptation of it.Whole process, almost 3 hours. Do this if u are not in a rush.Ingredients360gm Bread Flour or High Protein Flour2 tsp Yeast60gm sugar1 tsp salt1 Tbsp milk powder1 large egg40 ml orange juice160ml water40gm butter (room temperature)120gm raisinsTopping:40 gm finely chopped walnuts50gm...
Kamis, 06 November 2008
Salad Pie Tee
Actually, this is a very old post that I should've posted long long time ago.RecentlyI haven't been cooking much... so, I'm looking back into some pics that I've taken some time ago, but haven't post. I made these during Chinese New Year 2008. Not for the reunion dinner, but as leftovers.. kekeke. There were ground peanuts leftover from the Lou Sang, water chestnut from dunno what, and pie tee that hub's aunts bought.So, I just mixed equal amounts...
Sabtu, 01 November 2008
Steamed Chinese Whitebait ????
Chinese Whitebait, or some call it Silver Anchovies, or baby anchovies, even blue eye anchovies..Anyway, it's those teeny weeny white coloured dried mini anchovies.My late father loves this simple dish. My late grandaunt taught me how to make this.Very simple to make:Ingredients50gm mini anchovies (rinsed and drained)1 tbsp sugar1 Tbsp light soy sauce1 Tbsp cooking oil1 Tbsp finely chopped red chili1 Tbsp finely chopped garlicMix everything together...
Jumat, 24 Oktober 2008
Pandan Chiffon Cake ??????
This is my mom's favourite chiffon cake.The texture's somewhat softer than the coffee version, altho I just tweaked with the type of liquid used. I also used all purpose flour for this, but it's softer. Maybe it's due to the coconut milk. Maybe..Ingredients:A)4 large egg yolks75ml oil115ml pandan leave juice (1/2 cup water blended with 1/2 cup cut up pandan leaves, strained)25gm coconut milk powder1/8 tsp salt100 gm sugar150 gm all purpose flour1...
Sabtu, 18 Oktober 2008
Steamed Oyster Mushrooms ????
They taste sweet when steamed with some ginger.Ingredients:250 gm oyster mushrooms1 inch ginger (cleaned and smashed, or u can either julienne them)2 shallots (thinly sliced)2 tbsp oil1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauceMethod:1. Clean and tear oyster mushrooms to smaller pieces and arrange on plate.2. Steam on high heat for 5 minutes or until they wilt.3. Pour away juices.4. Heat wok and fry shallots in oil until golden.5. Spoon over steamed mushrooms. Drizzle...
Minggu, 12 Oktober 2008
Jojo and Hung's Birthday
This was last saturday.I made my eldest brother and her daughter a Strawberry Shortcake. Their birthdays are just 1 week apart.The deco was simple..but yet, made my niece""Awwwww".. kekekekeAs long as the strawberries are big, red, and there's lots of chocolate... they're happy..keke.. The huge strawberries(min 2 inch long) are from Raju's in Camerons. Darn pricey now. RM30/kg, got a shock when I paid for them. They used to be just RM20 few months...
Selasa, 07 Oktober 2008
Coffee Chiffon Cake ??????
It's been years since I last made Chiffon Cakes. I know I always say, I haven't been doing this or that for years.. and it's really for years, since I went in Uni and only until recently after I had Lydia did I cook and bake seriously again.My first chiffon cake, a pandan chiffon cake was as a birthday cake for my Mom... way back in 1997. It was a last minute thingy.. I called up my dear fren Kah Hoe for the recipe, and the cake was done in less...
Minggu, 05 Oktober 2008
Guinness Chicken ???
I haven't been cooking often lately. Eating out mostly, cos I know when the burger bun is out from the oven... it's home cooking everyday.BTW, my gynae calls the female genitalia that we see in ultrasound scans, hamburger effect. Two pcs of bun with a slit in the middle... Muahahaha! So, wonder if the male genitalia will be called hotdog effect. Duh!Let me tell u, this is yummy!I came across Guinness Stout Pork Ribs in Chinese restaurants in recent...
Jumat, 03 Oktober 2008
ABC Soup (ABC ?)
This post is for u, Ai Yieng..This can be said as the unofficial favourite soup of the Malaysian Chinese. It's like, people who won't or can't cook will at least know how to do this soup, cos they love it so much.It's not Alphabet soup, it's like chicken broth... except with no celery, and it can be done with either pork bones/ribs or chicken.Very easyIngredients300gm pork ribs/bones or chicken breast with bones on1 cup potato cubes (use boiling...
Minggu, 21 September 2008
Pandan Kaya Sponge Sandwiches
My sis in law�s mother in law gave us a bottle of home made pandan kaya.. and it�s been weeks, we still can�t finish it.So, I made this cake, used the kaya as filling.. yummy, yummy.Ingredients:Sponge:160gm sugar1 Tbsp Ovalette (cake emulsifier)5 eggs125gm flour1 tsp baking powder40ml thick coconut milk1 tsp pandan paste75gm corn oilFilling� cup whipped cream2 heaped Tbsp of pandan kayaMethod:1. Preheat oven at 180C. Line 2 baking sheets with baking...
Rabu, 17 September 2008
Kerabu bihun ??????
First attempt! Liked it a lot, so did the guests at Lydia's birthday in KK.Got the idea from a magazine I read few years back.Kerabu is Malay salad. One can use anything to make kerabu, there's kerabu perut (cow's stomach salad), kerabu sotong (squid with salad), kerabu mangga (young mango salad), kerabu paku (fern shoots salad), kerabu jantung pisang (banana flower salad) and many many more... It's basically hot and sour, with a light tinge of sweetness...
Sabtu, 06 September 2008
Chinese Chives Omelette ????
There was once in my life, during uni days... when I was left with just RM50 for the whole month for food and petrol for my bike. I didn't have the guts to ask for more from mom, cos I overspent through out the semester.What to do??? I had to make do with just RM1 a day for food. What can I eat with RM1/day?? Instant noodles? Nah, not a balanced meal, can't even afford to add in an egg..it'll add up the cost.The solution? Plain rice porridge with...
Selasa, 02 September 2008
Mango Pudding ????
If you like Cocon's Mango Pudding, you'll like this one.Before Konnyaku Jelly came into the market, I was scratching my head..... How come the commercial packaged puddings have this springy texture that we can never achieve with gelatine, or agar or whatever....... Now I know.I looked at the packaging, and tried to figure out the ingredients to make a copycat version.. and I finally got it.I made loads of this for my home church's fund raising event,...
Senin, 01 September 2008
Sandwich Dirt Cakes ???????
I made Dirt Pot Cakes for Lydia's 1st birthday party. And I made these again for my colleagues on Lydia's actual birthday. But in sandwich form... without any flowers or wormsThe dirt pot cakes in paper cups on Lydia's birthdayWith flowers and worms...Sponge:(A)110 gm flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt50gm sugar5 egg yolks50ml milk50ml corn oil1 tsp vanilla essenceB) 5 egg whites1/4 tsp cream of tartar100 gm sugar1. Heat oven to 170C2. Combine...
Lydia's 3 Birthday Parties
It's finally over!! 3 parties over 3 weekends!!I'm exhausted... frankly..it's not the actual physical work, but more on the mental side.. Maybe a bit from worrying whether I can finish cooking on time.First Party (16 Aug 2008, Kampar)Her 1st birthday cake.. mini Strawberry Shortcake .. very ugly icing.. and it's dairy cream on a hot night.... It was done in a hurry... Forgive me for the hole down there.. wonder why hubby din see that when he took...
