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Making Karipap Meehoon

2015-11-23T14:01:00.000+08:00

I called it Karipap Meehoon :D In fact its actually a Pastil as what most people called in Sabah. Pastil is the same as Karipap (Curry Puff) except the filling is bihun or meehoon instead of curry with potato. It is known as Tausug dish from Phillipines.

When I was young, I never skipped the chance of having it whenever I went to Muhibbah of Kampung Likas for tuition. I loved how the crunchiness combine with the meehoon inside and finished it off with the sweet and spicy vinegar sauce. Yummy! I thought I was going to try to make the sauce but I couldn't find the recipe given by my ex-high school friend. So, I skipped it this time :(

On last Saturday, I challenged myself to cook meehoon (for the second time I guess?). The last time was 3 years ago and tidak jadi coz my bihun was too soft. My sister-in-law said "Sedap cuma masin". Yes, I used anchovies and added a teaspoon of salt. Teh advised, if we use the anchovies, we just sprinkle a little bit of salt or none at all. Since I had my salty bihun, I decided to make it as a filling by making a Karipap - Pastil.

Pastil or Curry Puff dough is very very very easy to make. I didn't know it was this easy. Just follow the measurement and steps, you won't be disappointed even as a first timer as myself.

Frankly speaking, I loved how the taste turned out. Mr. Husband said, the Karipap dough was delicious made me smiled ear to ear. Unfortunately, he didn't like the idea of having meehoon as the filling. Never mind, as time goes by, he will like it someday... maybe? hehe~ Till next time. See you again Pastil Meehoon! ♥ - Luna Merza

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Nutella Creme Recipe

2015-11-19T13:35:00.003+08:00

I was inspired by the banana with peanut as a creme on P-Interest. Since my husband loves Nutella, it gave me the idea of making the Nutella as a creme with Marie biscuit and covered with chocolate on the outside.

It was tasty and delicious as Mr. Husband said. The only drawback was, it's too sweet to our liking. Next time, I should change the baking chocolate formula by adding coco? hehe~ or maybe look for unsweetened chocolate.

I did't have one baking sheet. So, it was kinda hard for me to take off the thing from ceramic plate.

Next thing, I would like to try Dates covered with chocolate my favorite! That's all from #lunamerzakitchen for today :) ♥ - Luna Merza

Nutella Creme Recipe

by Luna Merza

Ingredient:

Nutella
8 pcs of Marie biscuit
6 bars of baking chocolate

Direction:

Heat the chocolate in the microwave for about 30-40 seconds. Stir them till they mix and melt perfectly.
Spread the Marie biscuit with Nutella
Dip them into the melted chocolate
Put them on the baking sheet.
Put them in the fridge for about an hour or two. In my case, I put them in the freezer and it was ready to eat after 15-20 minutes.

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Fried Banana Cheese - First time cooked

2015-10-30T20:54:00.001+08:00

"Have you tried the Sanggar Cheese?", Wana asked me.

Aii, post si Luna ni resepi ja malar. Apa boleh buat nie la hobi baru. Suka masak-masak semenjak tau memasak itu senang. Just perlu rajin ja. hehe~

I didn't know what was Sanggar Cheese. It's actually a fried banana (pisang goreng) topped with cheese and brown sugar. If you guys haven't try it yet, rugi. Hehe~ so better try it. Usually they sell it at RM3 per set.

Whenever I went to the shop near the D'One Mart Labuan, I always said "Sanggar Cinta". Till, one day my sister-in-law cooked one for us. Two words "Delicious and Crunchy!" and satisfied!

She taught me how to do it and I guess I did it because Lovie said delicious. Well, still in the process of learning on how to cook things. So, please bear with me. hehe~

Pisang Cheese Recipe

By Luna Merza

Batter:

5-6pcs Abu Banana - cut thinly so that you can get the extra crispiness

Half cup of Tepung Goreng Pisang by Nona (Banana Fritter Flour)

One cup of glutinous rice flour

Water

A little bit of turmeric powder - for color

1 teaspoon of sugar

Small pinch of salt

Topping:

Shredded cheddar cheese

Brown sugar

Sweet cream milk

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the Tepung Pisang Nona flour, rice flour and beat with water; add salt.
Dip banana in the mixture,
Fry banana, several pieces at a time in fryer, for 4-5 minutes on each side or until turn golden brown.
Finish it off with the topping. You're pretty much done. Eat while it is till hot. DELICIOUS!

Simple Apple Salad Recipe

2014-11-29T10:12:00.001+08:00

What a lovely Saturday today. I was having my simple apple salad that take only few minutes to prepare. I just grabbed anything that I found in the refrigerator and this what I came up with. I loved it and this is going to be my to-go simple breakfast! Did I just say how much I love mayonnise? Yes, I love it! Let's get started shall we...

Things that you need:-

Apple
Raisin
Cheese
Sausage - Rose Brand my favorite
Lady's Choice Mayonnise

Just mix all up and you're done babes. If you put it in the refrigerator and let it cold, it is going to be more delicious. Trust me. *wink *wink

Let me continue watching my favorite American series "Jane by Design". I have been watching this several times and I just love to see how they dressed etc. How I wish they are going to release the season 2. Happy Saturday everyone ♥ - Luna Merza

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Dim Sum In Tiara Labuan

2014-06-06T11:25:00.000+08:00

I was never a big fan of Dim Sum. However, after I got an invitation from William's family back in 2012, Dim Sum became my favorite food since then. I always have my Dim Sum at Tiara Seafood Restaurant and they offer at RM4.90 or RM5.90 each if I am not mistaken. My favorites are Shrimp fried crispy, Lotus leaf rice and Siew Mai! Small little thing like having Dim Sum in the morning makes me happy ♥ - Luna Merza

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My First Car

2013-11-26T22:51:00.000+08:00

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Today, I was so excited to drive my car. Tomorrow I'll be officially owning "him or her" after everything is ready. I guess I should called "him" then :p

At first...

I didn't have any preference in terms of choosing a car. The purpose of owning the car is because of mobility and of course I was ready to committed myself into something financially serious. I was considering either Saga or Viva. Since Saga is more spacious than Viva, I decided to take Saga SV that just launched this year. Pricing wise, there was not much difference.

In between...

Yes, I was happy that I could finally own a car but I was still hoping that I could find a car that screams at me, "Luna, COME AND GET IT ME!". I noticed some of my friends are using Myvi. I asked for my friend's opinions from KK and Labuan. 8 out of 8 agreed and recommended me to take Myvi. I was dilemma. I decided to go to Perodua Center to see the car in person. The moment I landed my eyes on Myvi, I fell in love...

When I was in KK last weekend, I told my dad that I changed my car to Myvi. He commented, "ya, Saga is for old people". I was shocked and asked why he didn't tell me earlier. He thought that it was my taste so he didn't want to say anything. Lolx.

Frankly speaking, let say people are questioning about my car preference (if I were to choose Saga), I still don't mind because ~~I don't give a smurf about it~~ don't let the brand own you. Instead, let yourself own the brand. I read somewhere about Kate Moss wears accessories under USD10 from local store and people start to get one for themselves as well. How you perceive it, is the most important. Be confident and rock it.

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Finally...

I found the car that screamed at me after 3 months. I knew there was a reason for the delay in getting my car. I had to take a cab when there was none to send or fetch me from work. Eventually, it was worth waiting. At first I was happy to own a car but now, I am happy to own the car ♥

Cantonese Buffet at Grand Dorsett Labuan

2013-06-05T21:22:00.000+08:00

When it comes to buffet, Grand Dorsett is always my first choice of buffet. Since it was Bridget's Birthday, we wanted to make it special for her. They were serving Cantonese buffet for the first time which indirectly it made my friend's birthday was special as well. Thanks Dorsett!

I had two bowls for chicken soup and I loveee the taste of the soup.

I like the softness, sizes and freshness of the prawn combine with the butter cream. When I put it on my mouth, it tasted delicious! Thumbs up to the butter prawn!

I always told to myself that, whenever opt to eat for buffet, try to skip the rice. However, this time was an exception due to I couldn't stand to see the color of the fried rice that looked tempting.

I didn't expect Durian with flour tasted good until Bridget recommended us to try Durian Rolls. It was delicious. The softness inside combine with crunchiness outside made such a perfect combination. I wish I can eat this again. So from now onwards, I will start be asking the reception whenever I plan to dine in at Dorsett.

The Cantonese buffet was worth to spent money with and thanks to chef Alo for making the awesome and delicious dinner. Thank you so much also for the lovely & helpful Aini, Zul and other Dorsett staff that night for making my best friend's birthday special!

Lotsa Love,
Luna Merza

VIVI magazine Officially in Malaysia

2012-08-16T22:13:00.000+08:00

I'm so delighted by knowing the fact that VIVI magazine finally in English version! I had a few VIVI magazine in Japanese version which I basically didn't read it and just look at the photos only *wink*

Few days ago I went to the book store that I always buy VIVI magazine at. I was captivated after saw Ray magazine as it is the same like VIVI magazine, but in English version. So I decided to give a try and yes, I'm so happy I bought it.

I flipped through the magazine and I found this:

IM SO HAPPY!!!

I wanted to subscribe VIVI magazine in English version but seems like the book store that I always get my magazine at, only got the Japanese version :'( How I wish I could get the subscription form from VIVI magazine. I searched on the internet but still didn't manage to get it. Sigh.

These are few shots of Ray magazine and the reasons why I love to purchase Japanese magazine as they have so many useful tips from head to toe.

Ray Magazine August 2012