42 Foodies Italian Restaurant

I have never been to 42 Foodies personally prior to this but one of my friends said it's quite a nice place and the food is not bad too. But in terms of price, it could be a bit pricey. It was in my list of must visit restaurants and so we decided to have Coco's birthday dinner there. =)

I tried their lasagne.. not a good choice. Small portion at RM18.50. That's ridiculously expensive. The spice they used was too strong and overcame other ingredients of the food. Couldn't even taste the beef and tomatoes. But cheese portion was quite a lot. I love cheese. =D

Coco had grilled chicken. It was not bad. Sauce was great. But she doesn't eat salad. So i helped myself with it and I love the salad! KP had the burger and she likes it. Can't remember the price of the food though..cuz went there in April! (=.=" this is a backlog post) 

from top to right: burger, grilled chicken and beef lasagne

our table number and a cup of water

The restaurant interior is very nice. I personally feel it's a nice place to chat and get cozy with your mate. Hehe.. The walls are blue color or is it mint? The color gives you a soothing and calm feeling. The paintings on the wall are very nice too. If there's only one of them, it would be too plain & dull. With a few in a row, they look really stylish. It creates a good background for photos! 

We didn't prepare a cake for Coco. We had the restaurant's dessert instead. Thank God she doesn't mind and loves the pancake with ice cream and chocolate topping. It's super delicious! Gone within seconds! (We were worried the ice-cream melts and eat faster lor...!)

Address is :-

Jalan Hussein Nordin, Taman Kin Mee, 31400 Ipoh (Behind a row of shoplots opposite the Velodrom Rakyat. Near to Petronas in Fair Park.)

Tel: 05-547 7442

Opening hours: Tues to Sunday from 11:30am to 3:30pm, 6:00-10:00pm

Fun time with my nephew

Children are adorable. They grow so fast! Only a few months had passed since the last time I meet my nephew and niece, and they have grown so much! 

I was seated with the boy on the back seat of the car on a trip out for dinner because he always disturb his sister and they will end up fighting. Usually not long after that, one will be sulking or crying or yelling.. Haha.. sibling fight. 

So I sat with the boy while the sister sat with my husband. (it's a 7-seater car) We played, had some fun and took a lot of selfies. He's such a cute and handsome little guy. Missing his cheeky face and bluish tongue. 

Getaway in Cameron highland

Just came back from Cameron Highland. Haven't been up there for quite some time, notice a lot of developments going on and wonder whether our Mother Earth is able to survive all that construction work. The weather seems not as cold as before (a few years back) even in the morning at 10am. 

I was here in this Boh tea farm about 7 yrs ago and I can't remember there's this tea shop with so many tourists!! The queue to get a cup of tea is so long!! We had no chance to sip some tea and have some bread. But well..we were going to have our own English tea and scones soon. :D Anyway, it's worth the drive and climb because the scenery was superb! :D The tea farm is so pretty and perfect for a wedding photo shoot. The only turn down was the haze. Otherwise my photo will have the right sunlight. 

Came up here for a weekend getaway with my cell members. We stayed at Crown Imperial Court. An apartment can fit in 10 ppl. But we were more than 20 people and so, some had to sleep on the sofa and sleeping bags. Although slightly lack of sleep, we had so much fun together, laughing at each other jokes, having barbequed scones with cream and strawberries (we don't have an oven, just bbq grill) and english tea (brought all the way from the UK), steamboat (we brought our own fish balls and meat from Ipoh), and a lot of good food around there. 

This was my first time making scones.. Acelin helped me with the dough making. We put too much milk and it became too sticky. Added more flour in. Luckily, it wasn't too dry and the taste turned out ok. Just slightly burnt at the bottom. Will try again at home using the right temperature and oven next time. ;)

Bought some super delicious strawberries. :-)

Love these hydrangea flowers. Would love to have them in my house garden next time. :D

Of course the most important thing is to have fellowship and strengthen our friendship bonding and to learn to be more obedient disciples of Christ. There were time for fun and time for worship and bible study. Although sleep was not enough, we had a great time together away from the hustle bustle of the city life and enjoyed the green scenery. 

By the way, I saw these flowers that would be wonderful to decorate the wedding hall. :D Well, that is if they would have been cheaper and easier to transport to Ipoh... 

Visit from a good old friend

My good old friend whom I met when I was studying in Germany was here in Malaysia for work early last month. I was really overjoyed that she took the trouble to come visit me in Ipoh. *big grin* 

So here we were at our first stop, all smiling because we were so full - Foh San Dim Sum! But we didn't take any photos of the dim sum, all eaten and forgotten. hehehe..

Foh San Dim sum

Next, I brought her to Perak Cave Temple for a walk up the hill since we were so full with dim sum. ;P The weather was nice with blue sky that day. Behind the temple, there were stairs going up a hill. Mind you, it was quite steep and when I was not even half way up, I was exhausted. See how weak am I. :P

We rested at one of the podiums/pavilions and enjoyed the scenery of Ipoh city. 

Well..next up is Burp & Giggles! ;P This place deserves an individual post but I'm too lazy to write..so here are some photos we took while enjoying coffee and juice and desserts. 

Behind Burps & Giggles is Sekeping Kong Heng where you can experience some of Ipoh old town heritage. The building remains as it is with its architecture. Some paintings from local artists were on display and they are also for sale. 

At night, we had dinner at church (yeah, i brought her to church, *grin*) and later we went for a walk at Kinta Riverfront. The next day, I also brought her to church...hahaha.. hope to bring her to know Christ. Had chicken hor fun for lunch and she left for KLIA. It was a great sight-seeing and eating trip for me as well as a Ipohan. I don't do this often and it was really fun showing her around Ipoh. :D

Adventure with BBQ cake

It was a lovely Saturday morning and perfect day for baking cake. I've already planned the baking session with mom as 'sifu' the day before. The cake was for a CNY gathering on that night. Everything went well from weighing the ingredients, cutting the peaches & plums, melting the butter and mixing the ingredients together. Not long after the tin of mixture (not yet become a cake) was placed in the oven, disasters kept coming! First, the oven went 'pop!!' and before I knew it, mom was shouting, "The oven exploded! Your cake, your cake!". I was washing my hands in the wash room when the explosion happened. Not sure what happened to the oven though... and before we checked the oven, we quickly save the cake first. 

Everybody started to think of solutions. (everybody here include mom, me, my sister and an aunt) We tried calling the nearest aunty to our house, but she has no oven. Tried another aunty, but she's out in town. We must cook the cake as soon as possible, otherwise the mixture with all the fruits inside will sink and I can't imagine what will happen to the cake! I was so nervous! 

Mom was quick in thinking of a solution. She suggested using a wok to cook it. At first, I thought she meant steaming the cake which is absolutely no good for a crumble cake. But actually, she just meant heating the cake in a hot covered wok. I took this photo as fast as possible and cover the wok with a lid. ;D But a few minutes in the wok.. gas went off! While changing to a new gas cylinder, we really wondered whether the cake can still survive or not.. lol

After 15 minutes of cooking the cake in the wok, the temperature still did not rise to the desired temperature. It stayed at about 130C, but we required 175C. And the crumble was melting slightly. Not sure who came up with the idea of using the BBQ grill. We were brain-storming of whether we should cut the cake smaller and bake the cake in the oven toaster, and someone suggested grilling the cake. :D But we couldn't start up the grill! I thought that's the end of the cake... but glad that the BBQ grill was able to start-up after a few more attempts. hahahaha..

Checking the cake in the BBQ grill

Anyway, the cake was a success though it was a bit burnt at the bottom from the fire of the BBQ grill. But glad that everybody enjoyed the cake and the humour behind the cake baking adventure. ;D

Cooling down the cake after BBQ

Taste yummy! The crumble, the peaches and plums all came out OK after moving from oven to wok and to BBQ grill

My 2012

2012 was an exciting year for me. My sister said she sees changes in me over this year, in a good way of course! And she is proud of me! :D This is my first time writing back about what happened in my life in the previous year. For the past few years I started this blog, I haven't done this before and I think I should start writing one cuz it's good way to remember and count the blessings that I received from God. I'll summarize my 2012 by month. 

January

I spent New Year in Auckland! Isn't that awesome! hahahaha! Food in NZ was sooOooo good! I can imagine myself getting fatter and fatter if I stay there too long! Read more about food I had in NZ here! 

And then, there was Chinese New Year. There were a lot of food gatherings, reunion 'yumchar'/dinners and happy time. lol... Evie's wedding was in this month too! 

February

Seems that because of Chinese New Year, I didn't blog during this month. But I had a nice dinner with my best mate, J at Friends Cafe and I postpone this post to March. Nothing eventful this month because I spent too much during CNY! lol..too broke to spend more. Oh yeah...I started paying mortgage in Jan. That's why I'm broke. :( 

March

I bought my first smartphone! Something I wanted for a long time but only decided then. Why did I take so long to decide? What was I thinking? 

I'm so happy with my phone and it's been faithful to me until now. *fingers crosses*. Not much trouble except for a few glitches that I've posted here. 

April

My first visit to Aeon Station 18, the biggest shopping mall in ipoh. 

Sis was here in Ipoh with her children for vacation. We had dim sum at Foh San, shopping in almost all the malls in town (lol), playing with the kids and eating good Ipoh food. :D I've also discovered the famous Wan Tao Long which used to sell this iced dessert opposite Pasir Puteh (Tai Wo Yuan) market. 

May

Sabah trip with mom!! :D It was a fun and exciting trip. So long never been to a trip with mom. Hmm..we should organize a family trip soon. It's been awhile I have not travel with both sisters and mom together. 

And this month was my first encounter in online shopping. View my first experience here. 

Visited mLab 2012 at KLCC with my colleagues and.... my uni friend whom I've never met in 7 years came to visit and gave me a box of Godiva! lol

June

My braces were off! After wearing for 1 and half years, finally, they were taken off and I've got my retainers too. 

My cousin's wedding was in June too. It was a really big family gathering. I took 1 week off to spend time with family and relatives who came back from KL, Singapore, overseas. 

July

July was the month I did some backlog blogging. ;P 

August

Sis and her family came to visit Ipoh again. Everytime they are here, I'm just too busy playing with the kids and no time for blogging. ;P They are just so cute and growing up too fast! 

Oh, I baked some cakes too! And that's no ordinary cake. It's "apricot, dates, banana, almond and pistachio cake"!! :D But only one time. hahahaha! No more baking after that. Maybe I should try again soon. 

There's also Raya Open House that my colleagues and I were invited to. Having traditional malay food and a feel of kampung house.

September

My birthday celebration which I did not blog about. ;P I had a small birthday lunch with a few friends at the Artiste in De Garden. Not going there for food any more because the food is just too salty. Maybe for a drink and chat but not for big meal. 

October

Celebrated J's birthday at Capucino Cafe. Read more about what we had at this cafe. I changed my blog outlook in this month too. ;D

November

My friend accepted Christ on 23/11/12!! Praise the Lord! I took up the responsibility of being her mentor. By God's grace, we hope to finish the lessons before my friend leave for KL to finish her studies. Let's hope for a new beginning in the walk with God for both of us!

Tried this new B.E.D cafe in town with mom which we will go again and again in future! ;D Good food, good coffee, cozy place to hang out with friends.. just that they only open at certain hours. Check this out! >>> B.E.D cafe

Visited my sister in PJ. Lots to share here but I guess I have to do some backlogs again. 

December

And finally, it's the last month of 2012. Everyone was talking about the end of the world on 21.12.12. So, we survived and still is living as usual. lol. No la! God has His own time and Jesus will come back without anyone know when. So, there won't be any fixed date or time for us people to know. Therefore, for now, live as best as we can and share the love! 

And yes, we had a "Christmas Love Movement" that our family organized for Vision Home, Ipoh. We collected rice, diaper, milk powder and specific Christmas gifts for the children. In addition, we had extra cash for the children's education fund and the home general fund. :D 

Not to forget I had a wonderful Christmas time with my family. Here's a glimpse of our Christmas dinner table and a night scene of Kinta Riverfront where we spent on one of the nights during the Christmas holiday. 

Sorry for keeping you so long. I know...this is a really long post! :D Again, Happy New Year to you all and may God bless your 2013!

Christmas Love Movement

A lot to tell but can't find the right mood and the right time. Been to places in PJ that I would like to share but no time to sort out the photos. Wanted to show some photos I took at IKEA ..no time.. And when I have time, i'm just tired and no words came to mind and I just wanted to relax with some korean dramas.. ;P

Well, my time have been quite occupied with "CHRISTMAS LOVE MOVEMENT" lately. What is this "Christmas Love Movement"?, you asked..

It's an idea from my sister for this year Christmas. For the past few years, we have started to exchange presents among family members (yes, we don't have this culture before). Well, this year, we crack our heads thinking of what to buy for each other and everybody thinks this is a very difficult task. Hmm.. and so, sister excitedly suggested, 'how about we pool our money for gifts this year, and donate to an orphanage?' So, we wear our thinking caps and start to organize with family members and relatives. 

Some researches were carried out on the internet to check out which home we should give. And we found Vision Home, located at Tmn Rishah, on the same ground as Word of Life Centre. When I got there the first time to check out the home, I said to myself, "I've been here last Christmas to practise choir at the church! But I didn't notice the children home! >.<""

Initially, we thought response may be low and for the first year, probably we may involve family members, relatives and some friends. But sister said, we should put up an event page in FB and invite friends through there. We were touched by the tremendous responses from friends and friends of friends. I could not imagine the amount of rice, diaper and milk powder we have collected up till now. And the numbers are still growing!

God is great! He is faithful and listen to prayers! Trust that the Lord has touched people's hearts and moved them to give and support this Love Movement!

So yeah..i'm quite busy coordinating donations and follow-up with friends who have indicated they want to be involved in this movement. :D I don't know when I'll write again.. probably after christmas or new year. If I'm not back before that, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Hohoho!

Birthday dinner at Capucino Cafe

Celebrated J's birthday at Capucino Cafe last Friday. The cafe is located at Jln Chung Type Phin, opposite Elim Gospel Hall. The owner seems to have changed. They didn't look familiar to me from my last visit. But I do admit that it was quite a long time ago... oops.. 2 years! 

We ordered set dinner each. The normal sets are RM11.90 each which include mushroom soup, garlic bread, drink (iced lemon tea or peach tea) and ice-cream or pudding. I ordered a different set which cost slightly more expensive but still at reasonable price. All the main dish in the menu can be converted to set dinner by only adding an extra RM3.00. Mine costed RM14.90 + RM3.00 which looked more special. :)

Here is my set dinner, orange peppermint fish and chicken for only RM17.90. ;P

YT and SF had Mongolian chicken which was quite yummy too.

So, here were SF and I showing off our food. ;) Actually it's me who wanted to show off the food, but dragged SF along for the photo. See... she smiled a bit forcefully because she was very hungry already, and I was holding her from poking her fork into the meat. 

Here's our birthday girl! And some photos with her, and the cake. Nowadays, for just a small cake which is less than 1/2 kg, it's already costed RM28.00 (from Gold Vision). 

By the way, my dress is from Veofashion. The price is very cheap but quality wise, it is a bit risky to buy from them. But for casual wear, it's still quite ok lah! I bought 6 dresses/blouse from them already... but 1 out of 3 is not really wearable. But for yum char in Ipoh, you don't have to overly dressed lah! ;D

And here's SF with her lovely smile. (Because already filled up her tummy and waiting to eat the cake) hahaha...just kidding la.. SF is smiling so lovingly because she's sitting beside the birthday lenglui. 

Capucino Cafe information
27, Jln Chung Type Phin,
30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: 05-2427988
Contact person: Mandy Eng (010-465 5668)

A dream came true

I dreamt about a friend, holding a baby and she's back in Ipoh to rest. 

I was curious the next day whether what I dreamt is true or not. 

You see..my friend is in the UK and I haven't seen her for awhile. 

But as far as I know, she does not have any children yet. 

So.. I asked her! "Friend, are you pregnant? Are you in Ipoh?"

And guess what? It's almost as accurate as my dream. She is pregnant but not back in Ipoh yet. How amazing can this be?! ;D

**Congratulations to Jennifer! :D**

Birthday gift

As time goes by, gifts become scarce. This year I got a sling bag from sis. ;) already very thankful on that. It's not the gift that is important but the thought that counts.

Today I saw an envelope on my table. It says open with a broad smile which I did cuz I immediately recognized the handwriting. I opened it and saw this...

I was so touched! A gift from a dear friend really brighten up my day! :D Now I know what she was up to when she was grinning cheekily to me like 5 mins before I got back to my desk. 

My cousin's wedding

23/6 was my cousin's wedding and we had a big family reunion. :DDD

Almost everyone was back for the big event. I took 4 days leave, just to hang out with family and relatives. Hehehe..

We had manicure and pedicure at home on 21/6. A relaxing day, chatting while choosing the nail polish.  

Bride had French manicure. Beautiful fingers.. :D

The night before the wedding, as usual, we had a pre-celebration with friends and family. Celebrating the bride last night of singlehood. ;p 


Two roast pig were served (sorry pigs..), as well as Rojak, Chendol, Laksa and Fried Hor Fun. All freshly prepared. Not the usual buffet style, but with different stalls serving different food. 

And of course, never to forget to do "Yuuuuummmmm Siiinnnnngggg!" with each other. :D

The wedding was held at St John Anglican Church. The church was awesome. Look at the architecture! After the church reception, dinner was held at Tropicana Ballroom, Ipoh.