Europa OvenMate Pro

I had been using Delonghi oven for 7 years, after baking the CNY cookies, it was broken down.  I used to bake bread for family, 3 loaf weekly, so gotta replace a new one quickly.

I bought an Europa OvenMate Pro oven, luckily it can be fitted into my built in kitchen cabinet.  Superthanks to mama Catherine for recommending it.  I was looking through the reviews and an ad in The Star paper, mostly good reviews...

28 Jan 2014

Europa OvenMate Professional Electric Oven is perfectly suited for breads, cakes and cookies. And is ideal for cooking meats and poultry.

Multiple cooking modes to give you greater precision:

a) Traditional Cooking (Bake) - The traditional upper and lower element work simultaneously and is ideal for large volume food.

b) Jetcook Grill (Fan Assist) - With a uniformed heat distributed by the fan system for robust and crisper food.

c) Jetcook Circular Heating (Fan Assist) - The fan heater and the fan are on. The food is cooked by hot air circulating inside the oven. It gives an even temperature for cooking roasts and vegetables; baking cakes and multi layer of biscuits.

d) Jetcook (Fan Assist) - For a quick roast and is ideal for multi-level cooking. The Fan Assist operates together with top and bottom heaters.

e) Traditional Grill - This mode is particularly suitable for grilling thick pieces of meat, browning scrumptious and crisper food. Turn the thermostat to maximum level for optimum heat 

• Circular Baking System - All Rounded Heating System For Better Cooking Results.
• Large Oven Capacity: 84 litres, Ideal For Multi-Level Baking Of Up To 5 Trays Of Cupcakes/Biscuits.
• European Standard Commercial Certified Oven - CE IEC Commercial Certificate Ensures Good Quality, Reliability, Better Performance And Safety.
• Long Lasting Heating Element - Special Purpose Antioxidant Surface Material. Suitable For Professional Use - Lasting Longer Hours.
  
• Dimensions : 625 (H) x 595 (W) x 550 (D) mm
• Telescopic Pull Out System
• Timer
• Double Oven Light
• Double Glazed Door For Cooler Touch

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27 Jan 2014
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26 Jan 2014
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1 Student 1 Plant

Ian's homeschool practiced 1 student 1 plant, to be placed it in the class room.  So I considered houseplants, keep air pure.  Normally palms, English ivy, ferns, mums and similar plants remove up to 87 percent of indoor pollutants.

We brought him to a nursery, he's chosen a plant called Compacta.  Compacta is similar to Janet Craig but much smaller, it's slow growing and very durable.

14 Jan 2014

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14 Jan 2014
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Ryan's Artwork 25

14 Jan 2014
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Birthday Cupcakes

My 2 little monsters wanted to bake some cupcakes for my birthday, ended up I have to clean up all the mess... :(  Anyway, thank you darlings...

After all, it is pretty much “just” measuring and mixing.  Great for them to learn about numbers and following instructions.  This time, Ian is able to weigh the flour, sugar, cutting the strawberries and decorate the cupcakes.  Besides, they really ADORE breaking eggs!

12 Jan 2014
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Discipline

On the way back from kindy...

Me:  Ryan, go home shower, drink your milk and after that play your toys
Ryan:  No. I will do my homework first then only play

Me:  Wah!  my little boy so discipline...

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A letter to Jesus

Found a letter from Ian to Jesus under the X'mas tree...
??? Should I open & read? (So curious)

On the 15 Jan 2014, Ian was disappointed that Jesus did not take the letter :(