Longing...etc, etc...

My phalaenopsis beautifully blooming.

Asalamualaikum..
Updating my blog in a peaceful atmosphere, with a cup of camomile tea..would love to share and ramble a bit in here. Temperature was quite warm feeling sticky and masham.. unlike what I heard from the other side of the world that has been freezing cold. And the person I know who is enjoying the cold weather now is my dearest sister Leeza who is in Europe. Not only the snow excite her but the shopping spree...hmm, happiness. Shop till you drop, girl!!

The news of water cut in the Klang Valley is making everyone stress again..
I had stored water since yesterday. Bought extra pails and one big plastic container that cost me double than the last time I bought. Do hope it won't take too long to get our supply back...wahai Syabas!

I big basin of water gone.. cooking these two simple menus for lunch today

Macam selalu..I wanted to type days or weeks ago..but was busy like a bee. Father in law got admitted.. urgently went back to hometown. Chauffuered Hb to Hospital thru and fro while finding time to be with my Mum, dad and family...and the next thing.. we were back to KL. Oh, time and days are getting shorter, tick tock tick tock it's already end of the year.
And just days before that,we had been tied up with my eldest Son who finally  moved out into his new house. Sob sob sob, ever to remind of him not being under the same roof anymore makes me sad. Now and then, I would peeped into his room and missing him.. what Mum cannot do for her children? what more to help him start his new life. It took me weeks to sort out and settled his things, hoping what I had prepared will be easier for him. He's a grown man now, he should be able to take care of himself..insyallah.
And when weekend comes...with no hesitation I would prepare food a little extra .. my son was home and we had meal together like we used to. Few stages in life when bringing up our kids...redho with what happened and learn to let go.

Last weekend, the early week of December we had a small Birthday celebration in the house ..my 2nd son Syaf's birthday. I had baked him Cheesecake with Cherry sauce topping, Meat Loaf and Mash Potato.



My heart melted having to watch my family eating together again seated on their favorite chair. I was emotionally touched...*sensitive old woman* Can't helped it..but to wipe my tears away..
And to my dear Syaf..Happy Birthday Son, may Allah bless you always and many many more birthdays together. May you be a good Muslim and a good son to us.

Closer shot of my Meat Loaf

A piece of Cheesecake

The lack of exercise has make me feeling lazy, tired and always lying on the sofa with iPad in my hands..very bad. I always thought doing house chores and good diet are good enough to be fit. Totally I am wrong..you need to stretch out and sweat.. and gain my stamina.
I don't stress myself with the house chores anymore..everything can wait..no need to be a Kitchen Goddess..exercise exercise, here I come. Health is wealth. Bare that in mind.

Food ..

All in one pan...Magic Pan. Easy to prepare food

Love, love Salad or kerabu..easy and healthy

When the crave for Curry Mee, I got so energetic at my Kitchen

..and this I made from scratch, Tosai with Mint and Coriander Chutney

and Potato Masala.

These little cuties spend a night at my place. They belong to my
dear niece Ida from Perak



..and so cooked this for dinner on Sunday.

While we were in Ipoh, Perak, after settling the in laws, we went out for some coffee. We went to Plan B..nice place. Love to share some pictures here..

The dressing of this Salad was too strong from the vinaigerette and cheese
I ended with a runny tummy

Nice Latte.

Hb, enjoying the Cheesecake

The toilet I loike the most!

Most of the time, my Hb makes my life easier...muah, muah, muah! Either simple cooking in the house or lunch outside. Night time, should be retiring ourselves from the day's work, resting and do what is right as a good muslim.

Only be aware of the food we ordered..but not as easy as we thought..*tengok food dah terjebak* and then, feeling guilty the whole day.

At Bubba Gump Citta Mall on Saturday.

Last but not least..
Mum with friends...Masquerade for Dina's Birthday, Subang.

Dina

Adios for now! Hoping to a new post before the New Year!

Food choices..

Asalamualaikum everyone..
For me, Cooking is a must thing to do...at least one cooked meal a day. Making it more interesting, I begin to explore new recipes. Not necessary tasty and delicious, but also something good for the health. I had collected and tested a few recipes that I thought was yulk...and to my surprise it was yummeh.
Well, trying to abstain on food with high calories and sugar is the hardest thing to do for someone who was born loving food to the extend, like me for example. 
Initially, it was rather meroyan.. when I cannot get sweets and bread. And as much as I love baking and always thought that I can't live without. I then, substitute ingredients to something better. As time passed by I got a little used to it. Do not it abruptly but slowly and making it the way of life. Going on a Diet does not only make you lose weight but creates healthy living. Cleansing with greens once in a while help to detoxify your body that had accumulated the lemak and tepu.
According to my dearest Hb who never believe in torturing himself, always labelled me as a paronoid...sigh! I am not a Diet Freak person..am being conscious on what good for my body.. Am still enjoying food.. not to the fullest but eating in moderation.

Here, sharing some of my tested recipes, gluten free and light Carbs menus.

Cauliflower base pizza. It tasted better than bread..crunchy and a must

try recipe.

Coconut flour Banana bread..delicious, the taste of sweetness from the fruit,
 no white sugar added

Beef Rissoles with Coconut and Almond meal Pumpkin Bread

Buckwheat Pasta..not so tasty but a nice try.

Salad with..Tempeh, Salmon and etc.

Good combination of melayu and mat salleh

Soba noodle fried with  prawns and veges...

Wholemeal Scones *no yeast* with Meatball Salad, Yogurt sauce and Garlic

Happy, when you get to feed the body with a little Carbs.

After all those healthy food...here comes the heavy Carbs..

Ahasks... Chicken Rice *Basmati*

Baked Fish with rice, Coleslaw and Salsa

The sinful ones..
Last Thursday, brunch with friends at my place. Nice food with good company

Nasi Ambeng the main dish

Prawn Cocktail and Salad with sinful but tasty Sauce *Yogurt/thousand Island.

My fruit Pie

Red Velvet topped with Trix Chocs

Maid of the day...dressed in blue

The latest event Cuttoo Gathering on Wednesday 13th Nov, at Selasih Subang Parade.

Welcome back Hajah Roslina *middle front row*

Adios..

And so...life is such

Asalamualaikum..and Happy Sunday everyone!
Here I am making a comeback. After a long break biasa lah terhegeh2 typing for words and took me days. Seriously i missed blogging writing my heart out..hahaa!

This Raya Korban had been a very quiet one but for the company of my Nephew Taqi and family celebrating with us. I cooked Kabsah Rice, Daging Dendeng, Chicken Pie and Chocolate Ganache Cake loaded with Chocolates Maltesers and Snickers. Oh my! I was as excited as the young kiddos *cucu* and my kids too, picking the chocolates... berebut2 and filled it up again...fun. The cake was moist and not too sweet. Not only it looks so inviting but the Chocolates was yummeh!!

 Handful with Calories..Chocolate Malteser Cake

Days had gone by faster than you ever notice. Bila you tersedar.., it's already a new week. It frightened me at times...Getting old and tired... life is short. You wished sometime that you could go back to the past and replaced what was not right.
I have been keeping busy with my house chores... the cleaning is an endless job.  Good exercise getting up on my feet..instead of resting my butt playing iPad the whole time...hehe *my favorite  pastime*  Spring cleaned my house, the cupboards esp and felt good after that..looking at the pots, pans and plates arranged neatly. So..my day is made.
Who actually care about the chores more than I do?? No one.,huhu. And I had adjusted my schedule much to my own comfort. But still at time I got berserk ever to cross into the wrong rooms..the boys, siapa lagi...very stressful!! I can't helped myself for blowing my temper and cooled downed  as soon I got it out. That's how it goes in our everyday life. Until the day they leave you to start their own. And that you shall miss what we had shared living together...and then regret! Because you thought you can do better....and so, life is such!

Three Musketeers in the house with our baby girl. Still mengangur.. loves hanging under Mum and Papa's arms. Time flies..it was like yesterday dotting her and had watched her grow. Grooming my girl the way I wanted her to be..like Barbie doll, but then,...never easy. She always has a mind of her own. She has her own style and colors *very boring, black, brown and white* I could not believe that she's all grown up and starting to be so confident in every ways. And soon..will begin another stage in life...my baby girl.
While loving each other, things can get sour...haha...getting her to help out was a nightmare.. She wants to enjoy every bit of time relaxing in her room. Ya, I guess she's right..once she started working life, there is no relax.. like home.  


Working in the garden is the best place to be. It ease the stress in my mind, body and soul. My plants are healthy and it pleases me a lot. Seeing them grow it's like bringing up kids. Hahah! teruknya.. More or less there are similarity....  feeling of love while feeding/watering...seeing them grow the best feeling I could not described.

 Can't wait for this darling orchid to bloom

And this Dancing lady is also flowering..happy!

Lime is flowering..

My papaya tree from seed to a tree and now standing tall, tapi sedih.. tak gemuk. So as Herbs I planted from a pile of stems basil/daun kesum pricked into the soil and within a week it grew steadily. Then plucked and ate it raw or as kerabu *salad*...happiness.

Ulam Raja

Pepermint leaves..it's not Pudina, very minty, tasted more or less like Colgate

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Daun Selom, plucked from the garden and served as Kerabu *salad*

Food...anywhere, anytime and anything *of course halal ok* We jalan2 cari makan..when the mood strike.. I put on my apron and started Kung Fu with the Pots and Pans.

And Wallah, I made this.. Very fond of laksa...that was Laksa Nyonya

 Also fond of bread too, Sandwiches

 And this for the sweet tooth when the mood is right.

When that was heavy! Chilli Crab..

 ..Salad was prepared after having those sinful food...guilty as charged!

Outing..
..will  ease your tiredness and stressful body through laughter with the right company..

True friends will make you smile and be there when you need them.

 Sharing and caring not only with food but anything without reservation..
Request and help with be given.

Unlike Coffee.. it makes me bloated but still I cannot say No!
Ish ish ish..life is such!

Adios for now....will be back! In Sya Allah.