KUALA SELANGOR & SEKINCHAN (JUNE 2014)

Our relatives from Ipoh came to KL to visit us during some special public holiday. We excitingly organise a day trip to Kuala Selangor and Sekinchan by van . Unfortunately, the van last minute cancel our booking due to miscommunication with hubby.
Anyway, in order not to disappointed the children we decided to drive ourselves. It was a terrible jammed on that day ..really wanted to give up half way.
Luckily, our patient (especially the driver )  wins the evil in our mind..as soon as we persuade ourselves to go on and the jammed will over soon. Guess what! really after 10mins, the road is so smooth all the way to our destination.

The moral of the story, don't give up. Our passion will overcome all the obstacles..hahaha.

As I said earlier, as long as don't give up things will work out smooth. Thank god, a very short queue to ride this tram up to Malawati Hill at Kuala Selangor.

Kids love tram , see her happy face.

 

The special guests at Malawati Hill. These are the Silver Leaf Monkeys. You can buy some beans or vegetables to feed them. They are friendly and they will hold / touch your leg when they want you to feed them. Besides that, you can enjoy the scenery at the hill and relax a bit there.

 

                                          The famous hut at Sekinchan (Redang beach). Why is it famous?
                                       Thanks to the Hong Kong drama, a love story which taken a few shots here.

Children group pictures ..it was a sunny day

The wishing tree at Sekinchan

 

Another famous spot at Sekinchan , the paddy field. Of course, this nice scenery is depends on the month of harvesting. So please check before you go.

                                               Another children group pictures at paddy field.

Love this picture as we tease this little boy that he actually damaging some rice..hahaha

 

Our Family Trip to Bangkok & Hua Hin Thailand (Dec 2014)

We always busy working and really really spend very little time among family members. Therefore, myself , brother & sister are trying to meet this every year so we can get closer and our mom will be more happier.

Last year Dec 2014, since MYR currency is so "big" we choose to our neighbour country for our 5D 4N trip . We had a great time there , besides the location, the weather is superb during year end. Besides the moment we spend together is definitely a treasurable one.

Here's our happy faces at Bangkok & Hua Hin.

Ibis Hotel Hua Hin, they have this family room where a double and bunk bed in a room. Suitable for couple with young child

Hua Hin floating market. Is not as big as Bangkok one but is much cheaper compared to Bangkok.

To me, Hua Hin is more of artistic place . They have different kind of art and craft compared to Bangkok.

Plearnwan Village at Hua Hin. Quite an interesting place, this place is to build according to the olden days of Hua Hin.

Plearnwan Village

Elephant ride .

My favourite spot, Santorini at Hua Hin. The famous slogan is " go East to meet West"

Our family picture

This heart shape stone, really nice !

Group picture at Santorini

Group picture at Elephant farm

Enjoying the strong wind at Hua Hin Beach. Guess who is this lady who can jump so high!

Our family love

Last day group picture at Waterford Hotel, Bangkok

 

Our local trip that share peace & love at Lumut & Pangkor (July 2014)

Once again, I have been missing for long time and this round of time is because the blog seems having some problem. Probably because of my lazy attitude. Just like electrical items, tends to get faulty when you have not using it for long time.

Anyway, lets see my short trip how to share the love & peace.

We never been to Lumut or Pangkor as the journey from KL is rather far and no express highway can reach. Finally, this time we make up our mind to drive to Lumut using old route . I realize we can enjoy the long journey driving as long as we relax our mind when driving and don't rush. The entire trip will be a good one.

Here's are some of our pictures .

                                                    Sweet sweet picture with my love one...

                                   Sunset view... that moment, my mind and soul is just like a sunset..so calm

                               My lovely hubby & daughter , on the express boat to Pangkor

Is her first time, so kind of exciting

 

The Swiss Garden Hotel at Lumut....so exciting and wanted to jump into the pool

 

Daddy is helping to catch some fishes ..kind of fun . Missed our childhood

Playing sand castle

Port Luck Gathering - Marble Strawberry Yogurt Cupcakes

Last Sunday (05.08.2012), we had a port luck gathering at a friend's condo. They have a nice swimming pool with resorts atmosphere. We had many varieties of food since everyone of us bringing our own food. As usual, myself is making the dessert and my contribution will be the Marble Strawberry Yogurt Cupcakes.

I modified the recipe from one of the blogger (http://anglecookbakelove.blogspot.sg) and here you go.

Ingredients


(A)
125g butter
1 cup sugar (80% filled)(about 160g-170g)

(B)
3 eggs

(C) – sift together
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

(D)
1 small tub yogurt (125g-150g) + milk = 1 cup OR 1 cup yogurt (either plain or flavoured is fine)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

(E)
1 tbsp of cocoa powder mix with 1tbsp of hot water (mix it evenly till the coco powder is dissolved )

Method:


1) Beat (A) till creamy and fluffy.
2) Add (B), one at a time, mix well before each addition.
3) Fold in (C) alternate with (D) in 3 to 4 additions, beat till just incorporated. Do not over mix.
4) Take out some of the batter (about 1/2 bowl) and mix with the (E) coco mixture.
5) Pour the plain batter in the cupcake liners til 3/4 full and put a tsp of the coco batter on top of it. Then use toothpick to swirl the coco batter to get the marble effect.
6) Bake in preheated oven at 170C for 25-30 mins or until a skewer inserted and comes out clean . Cool on wire rack.

Appreciation Gift for Teacher

24.05.2012 - Teachers Day Celebration

The school are having above celebration and as requested by my girl , she wants to give something to her favourite teachers. Thus, I have made these flower cookies with a DIY tag . I'm using the same horlick cookies recipe and just cut out the flower shape , stick the lidi on the flower . I have spread some jam on the surface so it can stick the sprinkles well.

Hope the teachers will like it and truely feel the appreciation from us.

For the recipe, please refer to my last post on Doggies Cookies http://dc-diary.blogspot.com/2012/05/doggies-cookies.html

Doggies Cookies

22.05.2012 : Doggy Cookies

I have been thinking for more than 2 days about the upcoming teachers day. What should I do for this event that is nice and simple. Most importantly, the kids will like it too..think ..think...Aha..finally I recall a recipe from HHB (Happy Home Blogspot) on her doggy cookies.

After reading the recipes, is so simple and yet so healthy. The receipe is sugarless and fragrant enough from the horlick powder. A little bit of sweetness from the coco crunch will satisfy the kids. Don't they look too cute to eat them??

Here's the recipe from http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.com/

Ingredients:


(makes about 48 cookies)



180g butter, soften at room temperature

80g Horlicks (original flavour)

200g top flour or cake flour

25g corn flour

25g milk powder

100g chocolate chips

some chocolate rice

some Koko Krunch



Method:



1.Pre-heat oven to 140deg C. Line baking tray with baking paper and set aside.

2.Sieve top flour, corn flour and milk powder.

3.Cream butter and Horlicks for about three minutes at low speed. Do not overbeat.

4.Put in top flour, cornflour and milk powder and beat for about one minute to form dough.

5.Divide dough into 10g each. Put three chocolate chips into each piece of dough and roll into balls.

6.Insert two pieces of Koko Krunch to form the 'ears', chocolate rice for the "eyes", and a chocolate chip in the centre for the 'nose'.

7.Bake at 140 deg C for about 25 minutes. Depending on your oven, it may take another 5 to 10 minutes more for the cookies to be ready.

8.Leave to cool on wire rack before storing in an airtight container.

Bali Trip in 22-25 August 2010

22-25th August 2010

We went to Bali in Aug 2010 with my sister & brother in law. 4 of us had a great vacation and truly enjoyed ourself there without the kids....hahaha (i know this sound selfish but i still think we should have our own time once in a while, don't ever feel guilty about it).

Besides, Bali is a place that suitable for honeymooners or couples...not really for kids. This is my first time to Bali and this island really have their special attraction. I dunno how to explained that but the feel of romantic is so spontaneous. My husband is a very straight and cool guy and I didn't expect he will liked Bali that much and he really suprised me in this trip. He become so romantic and co-operate thru out the holiday...I always enjoyed his company for vacations as that is the time that both of us can really let go our stress and chat alot on any subjects..

Well, I think i dont need to elaborate much about my trip of Bali since it can be easily find the information thru googles. Perhaps, Im just sharing my comment on the hotel and things that I've tried there.

1)Hotel : We stayed in Dekuta Hotel near Kuta Beach. This is very new hotel, so the rooms are nice & clean. Walking distance to beach & shopping, restaurants...quite a good choice. The room rate is about RM280+ per room per nite for 2 persons inclusive b'fast. The b'fast is a pity..not many choices and is on ala carte no buffet. They have a nice lounge on 1st floor with nice furnitures but the view is wasted as is facing the construction area...

2) Bali Orchid Spa - We tried their Spa package for couple with a very nice enviroment and landscape , a bath tub and open air shower surrounding by the trees..We reached there ard 5pm and we finished the treatment around 8pm. The charges is about RM100 per person for 2.5hours treatment, massage, body scrub, yogurt treatment on ur body and 15mins for the couple to enjoy their bathtub with roses..gosh u can imagine that. ...

3) Agent : We engaged a tour agent there call Bali Agung tour . We booked a driver and a toyota avanza to go around. The charges is only RM100 per day per car..cheap isn't it. Besides, their driver is very frenly and speak fluent english.


4) Geger Beach at Nusa Dua : This a very nice beach and as feedback by the tour guide this beach is quite new and not many tourist aware about this beach. They have some luxury resorts there but is a bit far from town . Probably, becos of that the beach is still nice and well maintained.

5) Nevertheless, a must try their the avocado juice..is so creamy and tasty, love it so much. Why Malaysia don't have avocado. Is so expensive to buy at supermarket nowadays.

Here are some pictures to share ..

All rooms facing pool view

Sunset at Jimbaran

All the seafood restaurant along at Jimbaran

Geger beach..a fisherman boat there

See how they collect all the fresh seaweed (laut rumput). I heard these stuff is good for health..

My favourite avocado juice ..