Homemade Steamboat

There's a family gathering at sis's home on the first day of Hari Raya (30 Aug 11).  I was delighted when sis suggested to have a homemade steamboat at her home.  Personally, I love steamboat, a good steamboat session is about 3 things:

1)  Freshness of the ingredients;
2)  Quality of the soup; and
3)  Quality time spend together

Sis prepared a delicious steamboat dinner, we all enjoyed.  The special thing about the steamboat is Oliver & sis purposely went to Sekinchan to buy the seafood (big shrimps, cuttlefish, jellyfish, fish fillet, fish dumpling, fish balls, fish cakes, seafood toufu, yong toufu, etc) and a special belacan chilli made by Oliver.

Ian was so helpful, trying to ask what everyone wants and help dumping the food in the soup.

The kids were enjoyed playing with each other on the roof top of the house.  What a wonderful day!

Making "Bing Pi" Mooncake

This's my first time to make "Bing Pi" mooncake.  It was strongly recommended by the lady from Polymart Bakery shop.  I bought a packet of the "Bing Pi" mooncake mix and I've chosen the green tea lotus paste (my favourite).  Besides, I bought a cartoon mooncake mould, it consisted of 6 cartoons (Mickey, 2 Hello Kitty, Doremon, Pooh).  I should buy the seeds to mix with the filling, but I didn't, I just thought of trying only, will definitely put it in next time.

I cannot believe how simple I can make this at home.  A bit of kneading to do (a bit oily and messy).  The experience was really amazing.  Initially, I did not get it right, but since the dough is so flexible, I can always reshape it into a ball (try your best to keep the filling inside) and try to press out again.

Surprisingly, Ian also made it in his kindergarten and brought one home, I'm so impressed... 

Mid-Autumn is around the corner, and thinking of buying few boxes of mooncakes will easily cost more than RM200.  This is really a cost effective way.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack Mooncake premix @ RM9.50
• 1 pack Green Tea Mung Bean Paste @ RM11.50
• 70g shortening
• Some water
• Flavouring – Vanila essence
• Mould – Plastic Bing Pi Mould @ RM8.90

Method: (dough)

1. Add the shortening and water to the premix
2. Knead till you feel it’s elastic
3. Cover and let it rest in fridge for 30 min

Filling:

-roll them into balls.

There is variety of filling/paste to choose

How to shape the mooncake

1. Divide ready cold dough into balls. Press them flat.
2. Wrap the filling with your dough.
3. Shape them into balls before putting them carefully into your mould.
4. Press them out

Jessica's Birthday_Riverside Grill & Bar @ The Heritage

We're invited for a dinner to celebrate Jessica's Birthday at Riverside Grill & Bar @ The Heritage.  Nice scenery, we sat next to the river, Ryan enjoyed seeing the boat passed by from Mines Shopping Mall.

The food is delicious and the price is reasonable.  Thumbs up for the Coconut Frappe... we ate set dinner @ RM19.90++, there're black pepper chicken, caesar salad and a soft drink, Ian has chosen mushroom spaghetti, shared with brother Ryan.

G-10 Heritage Village, The Heritage
Jln SB Dagang
43300 Seri Kembangan
Selangor
Tel:  +6012-347 7878
Mon-Fri - 4pm - 11am
Sat-Sun - 4pm - 2am

Mircoz_A Date with Beauty

Did anyone attend Mircoz_A Date with Beauty Workshop held at Wisma Winbond on 14 Aug 2011.

Yes I did, together with 4 friends and met another 2 friends there.  I am sure that for those who attended the workshop surely benefitted from the beauty tips presented by Ms Chris Lee.  Besides, I'm sure that everyone enjoyed the sauna and spa massage plus the special promo for the products… 

This workshop was organized by Mircoz and it included:

§  A 3-hour beauty workshop

§  A session of 45-min Spa Massage

§  A session of 45-min Beauty Sauna

§  Lunch & Tea Time

§  Door Gifts worth RM300

I like the magical make over session, it just like a products demo and hand-on makeup for you to know more about their cosmetics.  Personally, I like the Mascara set, Brow extender, Eye liner, BB cream, BB shining and the lip perfect (newly launch product).

James's Birthday Lunch @ Sushi Zanmai

Kelvin, Debbie, James and me had birthday lunch at Sushi Zanmai, The Gardens on 11 Aug 2011.  Usually, there're long queue during peak hours and weekends, even on weekdays.  There're no queue and we got a comfort seat just nice for four, coz our appointment was 2 pm, just nice...

Reasonable price, great sushi, & the refillable hot green tea costs RM1++ per person.  The price is about the same like Sushi King but the taste & the quality of the food are better than others.

It's always a nice chat with old friends...

Sushi Zanmai @ The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City

Tel: 03-2282 1160
Business Hours: 10am - 10pm daily

Farewell Lunch_Annie @ Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant

Here goes another colleague... a very nice, helpful and informative lady is leaving, she's transferring to Bangkok.  Seems like everyone is leaving, one by one... especially those from Siemens Multimedia @ KLCC.

ALL THE BEST!

Annie suggested this place, Nihon Kai Japanese Restaurant @ Old Klang Road and I made a reservation for a VIP room, luckily the room can accomodate 15 pax.  The place has a normal Japanese Restaurant set-up, the price is reasonable and nice food...



Location Map:
4-2 Jln Telok Gadong
Off Jln Klang Lama, Batu 3½
58100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-79823668



James's Birthday Celebration

Before his birthday, I was thinking that I must took an effort to do something to appreciate him, so in mind to celebrate his birthday with the family members.  It's also a good chance to get a great time together with the family members.

I wanted to bake Liverpool cupcakes for him, but unfortunately, I couldn't find the edible print.  Finally, I selected "Angry Birds", these birds are everywhere and the kids quite like it though.

James's 2 lovely sisters & nieces...
Thank you for the gifts too...

Gift from me

Bukit Jalil Park

It has been a long plan for James to bring the kids to a receation park during the weekend.  He believes that physical activity is very important for children and it can improve health and teach them to live in a healthy lifestyle.

On 30 July 2011, we brought them to Bukit Jalil Park, it's located near the National Sports Complex.  The park is big and beautiful with hilly landscape, children playgound, fish ponds, jogging tracks, themed houses and many other facilities.  We have not explore to all, only the children playground for these 2 weeks. 

The kids enjoy and like it very much, we will try to bring them once a week to this park.  Thumbs up for the cleaniness and well keep.

 

James Woo

Happy Blessed Birthday, hubby!

May the Lord continue to bless you everyday...

&

Happy 8th Anniversary!



Celebrated @ BMS Organic



Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You from the bottom of our hearts for your continued blessings on our union that have enabled us to reach another anniversary.  We thank You for letting our love deepen and for helping us in time of trial.  We know that without your assistance we would never have remained so close as we are.  We ask You to continue to watch over us, over our homes and families.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Avamys_Nasal Spray

Ian always sneezed a lot and we brought him to see paediatrician, he tried on Avamys nasal spray for his allegic rhinitis, prescribed by Dr Chong.  Use the spray for day & night 1 spray per nostril for a month.  Started the treament on 7 Aug 2011, will see how...




AVAMYS is used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, inflammation of nasal passages due to allergies, causing runny nose, stuffy nose, itching and sneezing. It is often accompanied by symptoms affecting the eyes, such as irritation, tearing or redness. AVAMYS is intended for use in adults and children aged six and over. The drug is prescription only.

Highlanders Brown Rice Tea

Brown rice teas is rich in fiber, a nutrient that helps maintain ideal weight, regulate cholesterol, and improve gastrointestinal health

Highlanders Brown Rice Tea is made from premium grade unpolished brown rice and licorice herb, using only the finest ingriedients that conform to healthy diet requirements. It contains no caffeine, sugar, salt or preservatives.

Cleanse, detoxify and rejuvenate your body as you enjoy the taste of Highlanders Brown Rice Tea.

Highlanders Brown Rice Tea is a unique product manufactured in Singapore.

100% Natural Ingredients

The Highlanders Brown Rice Tea has been prepared from premium grade brown rice, Dang Shen and Licorice.  Brown rice is rice that is partially milled to remove the husk, leaving the bran layer that is brown in colour.  It is a whole grain and hence is richer in nutrition than white polished rice.

Effects:

Highlanders Brown Rice Tea has been proven to be effective and is suitable for all ages. It does not contain any preservative and is safe for daily consumption without any side effects. Regular intake of this tea will surprise you with encouraging results day by day.

Brown Rice Tea is a refreshing brew of brown rice and herbs that
1) Relieves stress
2) Alleviates insomnia and night urination problems within a week. 

You can buy this from the chinese medical hall.

I must give a thanks to Annie Yong who recommended such a good product.

 

Result of 2012 Primary 1 Registration (Selangor)

For those who did the registration online, you may check the result via online:
http://apps.moe.gov.my/esppsel/keputusanPPT1/index.cfm

The website showed that you can check the result after 16 July 2011, however, I only managed to check on 20 July 2011, thereafter, received the letter from the school on 27 July 2011.

After receiving the letter, everyone should do the confirmation at the respective school from 1 - 30 August 2011.  We did it on 3 August 2011 by filling up a form.  And get a name tag for Ian, his class is 1B.  There'll be 12 classes in 2012 Primary 1 and one class is not more than 45 students.

There's another 3 notices about:

1. Buying Books;
2. Orientation Day; &
3. Donation Form 

Prayer: 
Praise the Lord, for loving us and letting us to meet such a wonderful & helpful people around us, Amen. 

p/s:  Special thanks to Ms Wong & Yvonne Yap for the guidance...

Chore Chart for Ian

I've personalised 3 chore charts for Ian in monthly basis, started this month August.  I printed a Ben10 in A3, pasted it on the board with some stickers.  I wish that it would help him to benefit the below mentioned.

The benefit of the chore chart includes:

• promote good behavior
• build independence
• boost self-esteem
• keep kids on track
• help kids stay focused
• improve organisational skills
• motivate & reward

The 3 chore chards are:

My Behavior Better Chart
I think this is a "must have" chore chart for Ian.  It list and track kids' behaviors that need improvement at home and when away.

My Daily Routine Chart
Perfect chore chart for kids who need to have their days broken up into smaller parts, with only a few routine-type tasks assigned to each.  I separated it into 4 catogories, in the morning, after school, in the evening & at night (before bed).  This makes getting tasks done so much easier.

My Homework & Study Chart
Encourage good homework, study skills and habits with this chore chart.  I created 4 subjects areas let him to track homework assignments, studying and keep clean at the study hall.