tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:59:35 +0000http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)Blogger1034125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-7279091984178939251Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:21:00 +00002009-12-24T13:23:24.870+08:00Greetingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/-Pw0DuF4F_Y/blessed-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)5http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/blessed-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-4065104167989370506Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:35:00 +00002009-12-24T13:30:30.578+08:00poultryKuala Lipiswild boartripfish**Non-Halal**Note (23 Dec 2009): Sorry guys, technical error on the pics. Need to redo but no time now. The pics are available here http://www.flickr.com/photos/babeinthecitykl/sets/72157622841349075/ FIXED!!! Yay photos can be viewed now!We hurried over to Restoran Fung Seng Lao at the appointed time. Lucky for the early birds as we managed to caught the full sized Capon chicken (yim kai). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/nd-xuk7OAAQ/restoran-fung-seng-lao-kuala-lipis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)7http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/restoran-fung-seng-lao-kuala-lipis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-8645807407543770440Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:33:00 +00002009-12-16T12:33:00.081+08:00Kuala LipistripAfter our trip to Sunshine Free Range Chicken Farm, we headed to Kuala Lipis town centre. We did a walk about and here are some interesting shots I took…Ground ZeroAt the square next to the milestone.Do we have to walk on the track?Well, looks like it…Kuala Lipis Train StationWow, so happens the train arrived when we were there!Ever wonder where all the dead telly went??? :DKuala Lipis town http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/nGldph_Fck8/kuala-lipis-pahang.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)4http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/kuala-lipis-pahang.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-7833714701698488752Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:53:00 +00002009-12-14T11:53:00.327+08:00poultryKuala Lipistripby invitationBy now, you would have heard a few of us stormed Kuala Lipis the previous weekend. Thanks to Cumi who initiated the trip to visit Sunshine Free Range Chicken Farm and also to Gerald and Mr Ong plus their staff for the hospitality.Upon reaching Kampung Binjai, Thule Leo is already waiting in his truck and up we go thru the steep hilly terrain in 4x4s before hitting the farm entrance. When I got http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/i06lLjgrAd0/sunshine-free-range-chicken-farm-kuala.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)8http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/sunshine-free-range-chicken-farm-kuala.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-4632288872834592792Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:23:00 +00002009-12-12T09:23:00.101+08:00Bangsar ParkMalayby invitation**Halal**As you're reading this, we're on our way Down Under on MAS of course (but NOT sponsored *hint hint Jonathan/Wai Fong!!! LOL*) for the entire week. We're there to attend the convocation of Capt'n Hook who recently completed his MBA programme. Since there will be a flurry of activities and uncertainties, I've not contacted anyone there to meet up, sorry ya. There will be scheduled post http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/jFbaAjx_zfg/mas-blogger-get-together-at-restoran.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)7http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/mas-blogger-get-together-at-restoran.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-7439414767406709727Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:18:00 +00002009-12-08T14:46:08.508+08:00hawkerrice**Non-Halal**I haven't touched Low Yau Kee Porridge for more than 10 years, no thanks to some road work back then along Jalan Silang that made Metro buses halt right in front of Low Yau Kee Porridge stall. It's no fun smelling in the black fumes, hence I abandoned any ideas of consuming one of the best porridge in town. My stomach is weak but thank goodness my nose was stronger, so no go!I was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/OO4yGXjk1sY/review-low-yau-kee-porridge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)8http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/review-low-yau-kee-porridge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-5201282217793325380Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:10:00 +00002009-12-04T16:13:12.774+08:00fishBakingBased on the Fish and Potato Pie recipe, I luxe up this version by using asparagus and salmon other than green peas and eggs. Needless to say, it's wolfed down in a jiffy!Here are the other versions of potato pies that kids would love:Chunky Chicken and Potato PieAnother version of Chicken and Potato PieFish and Potato PieHappy weekend!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/uU2iH-7vt2E/luxe-up-version-of-potato-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)5http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/luxe-up-version-of-potato-pie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-2062495875933764566Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:55:00 +00002009-12-03T15:34:47.559+08:00The WeldJapanesepork**Non-Halal**Drooling already???These porky goodness of Pork Cutlet and Pork Belly Cutlet can be found at Kamimura Japanese Restaurant at The Weld. Well, we have been patronising this place for the longest ever but somehow never got round to blog about it. Perhaps in their earlier days, we thought they were a tad expensive hence the tag Kami"Tak"Murah LOL but of course there was a story behind ithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/JZAst5y_5iw/review-hidden-porky-goodness-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)11http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/12/review-hidden-porky-goodness-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-4369413244479881514Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:25:00 +00002009-11-30T18:25:00.590+08:00poultrySelayangseafoodby invitation**Non-Halal**After our first taste of ma cho kai (horse grass chicken) at Hakka Republic, Gerald of Sunshine Chicken invited us and a group of bloggers, as promised, to taste the elusive capon chicken known as yim kai in Cantonese. I had never tasted yim kai in my life but listening to Capt'n Hook's description of how a man on his bicycle going round his kampung (which is now part of KL city) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/-BeOvRrKy2I/review-capon-chicken-seafood-jin-chwan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)5http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-capon-chicken-seafood-jin-chwan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-5213688344156288952Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:07:00 +00002009-11-27T00:07:00.262+08:00GreetingsSelamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha to all our Muslims friends. Graphic credit: supercoloring.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/prevMFG7qfM/selamat-hari-raya-aidiladha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)0http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/selamat-hari-raya-aidiladha.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-4623224433849384367Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +00002009-11-26T12:27:00.565+08:00cakedessertThis Mocha Chocolate Cake is really designed specially for coffee and chocolate lovers. The recipe is drawn from my fave Page One's 500 series, this one from the 500 Cakes. We loved the fudgy cake warm with vanilla ice-cream. When served warm, the cake is dense with a soft centre... absolutely Heavenly. Since I loved dark chocolate, the slight bitter taste worked wonderfully with the reduction ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/7p6W5HsI2Xo/mocha-chocolate-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)8http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/mocha-chocolate-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-1759399942322041233Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:46:00 +00002009-11-23T18:56:17.750+08:00beeffastfoodJust a quick community message, if you're fan of black pepper sauce coated beef patty on a bed of raw onion in between sesame seeds buns, it's time to hit the I'm Lovin' It place :DMcD's Prosperity Beef Burger is back! It's sooo satisfying to sink in to one ;-)Wished the Twister Fries is a permanent item on the menu though!Oh yeah, it was just too fantastic that this is available for McValue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/3QjxaJ18FQw/mcds-prosperity-beef-burger-is-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)23http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/mcds-prosperity-beef-burger-is-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-5119613170872954463Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:42:00 +00002009-11-20T14:31:06.403+08:00snackPetaling JayadessertFew weeks back, we were hunting for some furnitures around Jalan 222 area as it was nearing 7pm, Capt'n Hook decided to swing by Restoran Ahwa Hokkien Mee to have dinner. When we enter the shop, I saw a stall labelled Little Lim Penang Pancake but it was closed. Didn't give much thoughts about it but would be great to be able to taste these ban chan kuih ala Penang style. I've read in blogs that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/aG4CPL2U_BU/review-little-lim-penang-pancake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)10http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-little-lim-penang-pancake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3094565769770864340Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:40:00 +00002009-11-20T17:40:42.886+08:00Chinesenoodle**Non-Halal** This place, Kedai Makanan Mun Wah Hokkien Mee at Jalan Maharajalela need no introduction. It's one of the older institution that sells black Hokkien Mee in Kuala Lumpur. Despite numerous visits, I have yet to blog about them cos I could never get good pics until recently when we got seated right below their lit signboard... ahhhh better light at last hehehe. Well you can choose to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/tzugPYMjg4w/review-kedai-makanan-mun-wah-hokkien.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)17http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-kedai-makanan-mun-wah-hokkien.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-450051391999626623Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:09:00 +00002009-11-16T14:30:02.850+08:00snackbreadbreakfastLast week I chanced up Kong Kay's roti bakar post. It's this sua koo's (country bumpkin) first time seeing toasted bun with thick slab of butter on one side and the other side was spread with peanut butter and pandan kaya!!! If you look at Kong Kay's pic, they have a beautiful contrast especially the emerald green kaya.Yesterday, I tried this combi. On 2 slices of Mrs Macgregor (I forgot which http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/17JOne_m8Rk/butter-peanut-butter-and-kaya-toasts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)11http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/butter-peanut-butter-and-kaya-toasts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-2937033933176621063Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +00002009-11-11T11:11:00.252+08:00gelatoThese days when I buy berries, I will usually freeze the leftover before they turn rotten. Once I've accummulated a couple of tubs, I usually make smoothies out of them but nowadays I turn them into ice-creams and gelato. Oh sweet!!!I've made this Strawberry Gelato using recipe from my fave 500 series published by Page One. The gelato is light but yet creamy. BoiBoi loves it a lot that he keep http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/tZZZz2FRrnQ/strawberry-gelato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)10http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/strawberry-gelato.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3494029526920812654Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:58:00 +00002009-11-20T17:42:31.938+08:00Medan DamansaraMediterraneanby invitation**Non-Halal**Mezze in the Eastern Mediterranean is a selection of appetizers or small dishes often served with beverage ie. beer, wines, etc is rather similar to the tapas of Spain or finger food. The Mezze I visited last week shared the same philosopy where food tastes best when shared with friends and family. When I walked in, the word "homey" came in mind where bare brick walls with beautiful http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/kxIF21Fv5TY/review-mezze-jalan-kasah-medan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)11http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-mezze-jalan-kasah-medan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3636319998140883629Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:52:00 +00002009-11-04T12:52:00.214+08:00poultry**Non-Halal**Today I shall delved into a simple homecooked dish which is hearty and utmost delish. My mom used to cook this at home and I replicate it in our home these days.Here's my guesstimate recipe for Steamed Chicken with Chinese Sausage:2 large kampung chicken thighs (de-skinned and chopped into pieces)2 tbsp Shao Tsing Rice Wineabout 2cm knob of ginger, sliced thinly2 Chinese sausages (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/spjzvUUV9uI/steamed-chicken-with-chinese-sausage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)16http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/steamed-chicken-with-chinese-sausage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-8232256272202443423Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:02:00 +00002009-11-20T17:43:28.837+08:00ChinesePavilion KL**Non-Halal**Emperor Q Casual Chinese Restaurant & Café is located opposite their sister restaurant, MOF Japanese Sweets and Coffee in Pavilion. The menu is quite extensive here and they have lunch and dinner sets that are definitely more value for money as compared with ala carte orders. Checking thru, the menu consist of a hodgepodge of Chinese cum Asian offerings ranging from Taiwanese's 3 Cuphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/-boJEsK6hOA/review-emperor-q-casual-chinese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)8http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-emperor-q-casual-chinese.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-2672326585087716366Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:50:00 +00002009-10-30T12:50:00.433+08:00saladDad went on a trip to Penang with his qigong clique, they stopped by Ipoh and someone in the group, a datin if not mistaken, gave each of them 2 Tambun pomelos each. Mom gave me one and since there are 2 of us in the house who eat this, so I decided to make a light lunch out of it.This is my simple version of Prawn and Chicken Pomelo Salad, seasoning to be adjusted according to taste. I broke http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/fGIdZlg-pw4/prawn-and-chicken-pomelo-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)11http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/prawn-and-chicken-pomelo-salad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-5968066908295262877Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:11:00 +00002009-11-20T17:44:44.955+08:00eventSolaris Mont Kiarareviewby invitationWith a kitchen helmed by Chef Zoran Djumic and restaurant front managed by his beautiful daughter, Dina, Restaurant Dubrovnik is the first and only Croatian restaurant in town and most probably in SEA too. Capt'n Hook and I have the privilege to attend an evening with the bloggers hosted by Dina and Chef Zoran by way of invitation by Frat and Alice George Communication (AGC). It's nice to meet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/iMDuAdmySEo/restaurant-dubrovnik-evening-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)6http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/restaurant-dubrovnik-evening-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3846166785087015246Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:39:00 +00002009-10-26T13:11:24.490+08:00breadreviewThanks to the pimping by FBB, at least I know it's safe to grab a loaf of Mrs Macgregor bread off the shelf without wondering if they're good or not. Ahhhh I love product reviews... at least I can purchase tanpa was-was LOL.I got this Mrs Macgregor Seeded Wholemeal Loaf (RM7) from Village Grocer. While I was deciding which type of bread to get, a lady with a waistpouch was busy checking them out http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/hhJdLXjLoLY/review-mrs-macgregor-seeded-wholemeal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)15http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-mrs-macgregor-seeded-wholemeal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-2262262878056463206Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:11:00 +00002009-10-20T13:11:00.485+08:00poultryleftoversThere are times when one host a party and the host, being typical Asian, will order loads of food. At the end of the party, there are usually heaps of leftovers. The host will beg the guests to help clear off some of the leftovers by tarpau (packing) them back. Ever being in this situation? Hahaha I'm sure somehow or rather we're faced with this, well I'm one of them... no, I'm not the host but http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/s6JTpXWDpPo/leftover-chicken-satay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)9http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/leftover-chicken-satay.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-9118744299507271481Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:49:00 +00002009-10-19T15:52:36.582+08:00snackKepongdessert...actually going thru the green beans picking and sieving out the bad ones whilst yakking away!LOL so did any of you guessed correctly?Technorati Tags: dessert + snackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/-Q1HTfOwiIM/and-so-theyre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)2http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/and-so-theyre.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-8063577238907174096Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:54:00 +00002009-10-16T12:54:00.271+08:00GreetingsWishing All A Wonderful Deepavali!!!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/UMBSILFncpw/happy-deepavali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)0http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-deepavali.html