Losing Weight? Painting in between Busy Schedule.

Whooh!..*panting* putting my butt onto my bed pun meletihkan... with the weight that went up and up every time I checked. Huhu.. takutnya, the craved for food cannot be tolerable. Dulu, ada jugak come and go ...but now the crave came and did not seemed to go away.....This time around I would choose to cook the menu with the ones with high in calories. Nak Raya pulak kan, sure akan masak macam2. That's not the way to a healthy living, I know. Not only worried of the weight but also very2 concerned on the calories and the result of Cholestrol nanti. Apa2 pun takut sahaja, tak akan ubah segalanya. But most of the time... I whispered to myself, takpe2 bila gemuk pas tu diet...dahsyat tu.
As of late , we've been eating rice...berselera la sangat. I normally think twice before I cook kampung food. Why? because once I started to eat, I can't stop, heee...

My Nephew Taqi and family spent the weekend with us. Kan dah kata, masak nasi dan lauk pauk. Only during weekend that I got to cook slightly elaborate, when the kids are around. And Sunday, masak Lemak mussels dengan nenas, Fried chicken masak Tom Yam, Ikan belah belakang, sayur goreng dan ulam with Cincalok..memang berselera. Bertambah nasi pun buat2 tak sedar!


And below, was our Lunch on Saturday, nasi lagi...

Fish Curry, fried kacang botol belacan, Butter Prawns and Pecal..
Wah! meriah gitu, mana tak tembun.

Huh, this are my malas and simple kind of Menus, Pasta and Salad.
We normally had it during Dinner.

Beef with Pasta and Potato Salad.

Do You Like The Paintings?
Painting in between my busy schedule.
Once I started I couldn't stop!

That Cookie tin was painted special for Hb...cookies with
less sugar.

Psst psssst...
Hey peeps, today is 31st Oct, Baskin Robbin 31% discount day. What's your flavour?
Ours? Hmm...one of it is Chocolate Mousse...
Dah pi beli?
Adios...

Wordless Wednesday....

22nd November, 2011
A Treat by our Darling Fifa at 'Delicious Bangsar Village'







Today's Lunch, 26th, November, 2011....


Last Night's dinner...


Adios.....

Ku sangka panas hingga ke petang......

I was lying on my sofa, thinking of many months that went by.. and how I had rowed my boat passing through the waves on the deep sea. And how I calmed myself with dreadful situation which I never dream I could overcome. I never thought of myself as a stable (mentally ok,ya) or even being the strong one. Sigh!... if you ever knew me many years ago, a helpless woman I was. Believe it or not, I even freaked out... if my petrol was less than half a tank, Marketing was out of the question. And freaked out too if driving far long journey on my own or even together with Hb.. Every tiny winy things made me jump. The thoughts of Hospital, weakened my legs. ... Apakah artinya? Was something to be embarased? Not anymore, I was just being pampered...duhh. Hb is such a darling, he spoilt me. Almost everything was done for. And I thought it stays forever that way, but suddenly, our life has changed...
Ahemm.. I am a good Home Maker, I know that for sure!! Heeehee.
Now I know langit tu tinggi ke rendah. Ya, ku sangka panas hingga ke petang...begitu lah, apa2 pun the hardship had taught me to be strong and grateful...tho not much but a little has change my life and I am learning to be independent. Each and every time I prayed hard to make me stronger, reliable, patient and redho. Such that I can cope with what's coming my way. Never imagine I could do it. Alhamdullillah, what I had feared in the past, I had overcome slowly.
Things happened for a reason, isn't it?
When you actually looked back, you will get what you had asked for... but not exactly the way you wanted it to be. So, that's life. Take it as it is. Enjoy every moment of it, because whatever it is, it does not last forever.

A friend who had not called for almost a year, asked about Hb's condition. Assumed that Hb had got back to work, I said, No... Guilty and could not stop blaming herself for not being a dear friend to me. Reminded me of all the good things a wife should do for the husband, to be more suportive than ever, more patient than ever and the ganjaran of the good deeds. Lastly praised me, for being a good wife and mother.... And she went on bla bla bla...
I stood still for awhile, suddenly I realised that I am not that *Good Woman* she described me. I am just an ordinary wife who takes care of very little needs from a slight handicap Husband...who once upon a time treated me so well...
I do sometimes grumble, but most of the time, asked to be forgiven... Which that time I was carried away with other engagements...so, so not faithful kan.
Truthfully, I am not flattered by the praise, nor I should be feeling on top of the world, I don't deserve it. I do hope, God would protect me from being Proud, Conceited or Vain. I was thankful to be reminded such that my everyday life would be guided in the right way without disturbance from the Syaitan, Subhanallah!

Sharing my Food again....

Butterscotch Prune Pudding with caramel sauce to enjoy in a cold rainy evening. Got the recipe from Olive magazine. A simple recipe which only took me about 20 minutes preparation and 35mins baking time.

Slurp! Slurp

And here are tonight's dinner and some nights ago..

Yes, Pasta again..
Fruits and Salad, optional.

Pasta or Salad Pasta..

Beef Lasgna

Chicken Salami Sandwich

And after a week break from sending Hb to UMSC.. I started painting. It was for a friend who ordered sometime ago..someone yang I cannot say NO. I was liked *wandering where to find time* reluctant at the first place, but on second thought...why not!
She wanted Picnic and Cutlery Box.
I will have to take my time according to my schedule. But you know, once I got the hang of it, I can't stopped.

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Ta.adaa...

It took me 3 days to finish, not very happy with the roses actually..
Need to touch up here and there.

Adios... Enjoy the Weekends!

Good Life..that is!

Hello..
How good life is.. if not to be with something that you enjoy with..
The week that was ... Cooking and Books. Yeah, plenty of books from that 3 times visit to the Book Fair. What fun I had with so many recipes that Gosh! don't know where to begin. Anyway, I had finished one novel 'The Good Woman' by Danielle Steel. And already started one more 'The Secret' by Harold Robbin *kinda biru* heheee.
Insyallah, my buku2 wirid and the islamic books tidak ketinggalan di baca... my promised to Hb..yup!

And since, I have nothing else to share...let's enjoy some photos of Food.
It's all simple Cooking. The kind my family love having...easy peasy!
But what happen to the Recipe Books I bought? No new recipes? Tunggu....


Tonight's dinner..

Garlic bread, mushroom soup and left over Chicken Stew

And the night before....

Smoked Beef, Fried Salmon and Pasta

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia with Beef stroganoff and with yogurt sauce.

My portion, I love adding fruits in my Pasta or Salad...
Ever since... my morning Call of Nature had been easy, heee!

Hb's

The catch from the second visit to the Fair.

Adios..

Incredible Book Fair...

Last Friday and Saturday my daughter Fifa and me spent mostly on bed..with bloated stomach. Fifa threw out a couple of times. Yes, we both got affected..Food Poisoning. It's an uncomfortable feeling. Must be the food we had that afternoon at Anjung Merah. The ailment could be caused by unhygienic food due to not cleaned vegetables or food served uncovered. People like us especially with weak stomach suffers if we are not careful.

By Sunday, we went to Book Fair despite the gas that had been disturbing us. The Book Fair was organized by 'Big Bad Wolf'. Was held at Mardi Maeps Hall A, in Serdang. When we reached the car park, there were a few buses waiting to send us to the Hall. See, we don't have to walk, and the Hall was quite a distance away....bestnya naik bus. Mana ada saja2 nak naik bus.

The bus ride.

When we entered the Hall, O.M.G. there were mountains and mountains of Books we saw. Gosh! Cookery section had more than 6 rows or so....giler...

While we separated from the kids, I clung to Hb..Well, not eazy, tiap2 kali tengok buku, pusing tengok Hb, takut hilang. If we knew earlier, we would have brought a bag. we had to carry piles of books by two hands, tak larat kan. Nampak kotak kosong, terus masuk kan semua buku2....Adoi, beratnya. So, you know berapa banyak kita beli. Worth going! Berbaloi..
Now, I have a collections of Cookery Books. Boleh lah nak buka kedai masak. I would really recommend that everyone should go..It's cheap about 75% to 95% sale..better go!! And you would not regret it. Hats off to 'Big Bad Wolf' for organizing such systematic Event. It's was well organized, Bravo!!
Hmm...thinking of going again and again.....

Best, tak tau mana nak tuju dulu..

Hey Pa, stick by me. Can't bare to lose you!

The Cookery section

You see that story book, yes, Danielle Steel, one of
my favorite Writer, only rm8.00..Cheap!

Hb's collections!!

Meanwhile, Dinner last night...'Beef Rissoles'

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Have a fabulous week.
Adios.....

Cleaning Spree and Cuttoo Get Together

Hb only went to UMSC on Monday, Doctor Lydia was on leave for the whole week. Hmm.. wonder what sort of arrangement they'd made..
Since Tuesday Hb had an appointment with Doctor Zurin at Damansara Specialist Centre, so we called it off until next Monday *until Doctor Lydia is back*

Well, well, I have been crazy this week spring cleaning the house with my Maid. I was boosted with energy. Lots of rubbish I had cleared. And was so glad that I'd made it... great relieved! My heart was singing happily each time I opened the cupboards after cleaning...tersusun rapi gitu. Lama juga, tak mengemas. ..
I had bare this in mind, tho having a maid... do not rely on them 100%. Eventho we guide them with the time table still, we need to check once in a while. Never let them do as they like...nanti habis jadi rumah dia pulak.
I've been out almost everyday, not that I am not thankful having her... I am. My house looks spick and span but if I don't complaint what I saw in the drawers or cabinets, she would not be bothered. My maid, as a person... ok!! cuma, ignorant at times.
Imagine, me without a maid...pengsan!
Dah lama tak share my menu, I managed to snap one photo...Pizza, I made some nights ago.

This cupboard is in the Guest Room (downstairs). I only put some
of Hb's clothes where he could used it when we are
downstairs.

Neat and Tidy..

That was some photos of cupboards that we cleaned and a few more tak snap, tak muat nak masuk ke entri ni as I have plenty more to share, heehee..

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Cuttoo Get Together at Dina's..Thursday, 6th, Oct, 2011

We had breakfast at Dina's house. Dina, an Indonesian had served us her specialty that was Nasi Ambeng. Sedap... Yes, we are lucky to have someone in our group yang bukan Malaysian, so we got to rasa masakan dari Negara lain. And the kuih too was different, it looked like Pulut Panggang instead of coconut filling, but it's fish..tasty! Not only we enjoyed the Food but the company. Even the Non Cuttoo Members like Ani and Zu were there. We hugged and kissed exitedly... missing them so much.. lama tak jumpa. We are looking forward at Kak Non's next Month, insyallah....

Dina, in White blouse

Nasi Ambeng
The food was served outside the house,
overlooking the garden.

Nice Company, nice Food, and nice View.

Sorry, gambar tidak memuaskan... not a good photograher!

This one too..

Huh, one more..

Para Hadirin yang hadir.

That's all folks! Have a productive Weekends, Cuci rumah ke, gardening ke..
But the best thing is, 'enjoy anything you do with your love ones!'
Adios!!