tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:44:01 +0000http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)Blogger1025125tag: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)5http://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)20http://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.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-297458846433080436Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:00 +00002009-10-15T14:19:03.927+08:00PlugscharityWe missed last year's run even though we were all ready with our tees. I guess we can't afford to miss this year's run then. The run is on 1 November 2009 at the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. There is no registration fee and the official t-shirt for the run is RM25 which will be available from today onwards. The run is approximately 5km for the adults and 3.5km for the family run.For corporate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/1MIkfdnrkFc/terry-fox-run-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)4http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/terry-fox-run-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3799488012090975387Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:17:00 +00002009-10-14T13:17:00.235+08:00poultryKiddyeggtofuAnother kiddy favourite... a homemade sort of tofu made from soy milk and eggs, topped with a delicious and fragrant minced chicken and preserved radish. Hmm just like how come restaurant serves this kinda dish. You won't believe it that it's very easy to make, just check out the recipe below.Soy Steamed Egg Served With Minced Chicken and Preserved Radish(Serves 4)(A)500 ml unsweetened soy milk2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/YmMHYPrIEQg/soy-steamed-egg-served-with-minced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)5http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/soy-steamed-egg-served-with-minced.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-6578172967483138385Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-11-20T17:45:51.249+08:00snackKepongdessert**Non-Halal**Strange that I never wrote about KTZ (kei tuck sek in Cantonese or also known as Fruitti Stall) all these while as I've been visiting here since errmmm I can't even remember, perhaps since their opening :pTheir first branch in Kepong Baru remained my favourite even though they have air-cond locations. Somehow nothing beats the fume and dust from the main road and the heat under the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/77BBsvBmBag/review-ktz-kepong-baru.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)14http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-ktz-kepong-baru.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-4240985362306573544Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:32:00 +00002009-10-09T12:32:00.146+08:00icy threatsDonna HayI gotten myself a new toy recently but so far I've only used it twice so I'm still not sure how good this thing is to churn out delish cold ice-creams LOL. I haven't got the chance to get the ingredients for ice-cream yet.Ok I've been playing with Kenwood Ice-cream Maker (IM250)... just a very very basic stuff where the mah farness (troublesome) is I have to freeze the bowl for at least 24 hours http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/CvtOUmrF0qg/watermelon-sorbet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)6http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/watermelon-sorbet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-9114409170892132129Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:09:00 +00002009-11-20T17:46:23.134+08:00Changkat Bukit BintangItalian**Non-Halal**Capt'n Hook and I loved Nerovivo but I've never posted about them here. Next in line, we loved it's sister, Neroteca which is the non-halal version of the restaurant that also have racks of wines, assorted hams and cheeses and ingredients for you to bring home. Across the restaurant, I spotted a deli. As it was quite late, I did not manage to check the place out.My boiboi picked http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/fNp8ez2qk-E/review-neroteca-somerset.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)10http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-neroteca-somerset.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-3461943549881258766Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:26:00 +00002009-10-06T12:26:00.544+08:00poultryAnother simple recipe which requires very little prep and cleaning up. I served this with roasted pumpkin, bell peppers, onions and potatoes. The flavours were all right but I think a little bit more salt would have been better.Grilled Sesame Chicken1 chicken thigh or half a spring chicken per personMarinade:1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp sesame oil2 tsp honey2 tsp sesame seedssalt & pepper to tasteWipe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/pFiqtrPuNCc/grilled-sesame-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)7http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/grilled-sesame-chicken.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-5307036421567816257Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:28:00 +00002009-10-05T13:49:57.903+08:00charityI guess I don't have to elaborate on what and why but here are the few bodies that you can help our brothers and sisters in need.MERCY Malaysia is collecting for Philippines and Indonesia.Humanitarian Fund through MAYBANK (account name: MERCY HUMANITARIAN FUND, account number : 5621-7950-4126, ABA Swift Code: MBBEMYKLA)orCIMB Bank (account name: MERCY Malaysia, account number: 1424-000-6561053, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/DRTH8jDEB38/humanitarian-fund-for-asian-disasters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)0http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/humanitarian-fund-for-asian-disasters.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-7758537810532512220Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:46:00 +00002009-10-05T16:03:37.597+08:00GreetingsnoodleSorry darling for not wishing you here on your orang putih birthday :p since today is your lunar birthday, may your heart be filled with happiness and joy, may your deepest hopes and dreams come true for you. Happy Birthday!Since we didn't celebrated cos we were busy nursing boiboi with his Herpangina, I just made a quick mee sua soup for Capt'n Hook just like how my mother would make for us on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/Tby9OTzKucU/happy-lunar-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)3http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-lunar-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707686.post-7090581768219598542Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +00002009-10-03T01:10:00.774+08:00festivalWishing all a blessed Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy your mooncakes with Chinese tea whilst admiring the bright round moon.These mooncakes are from Fook Pan... the normal looking one is Butter Lotus Paste (RM10) which was highly recommended by SkinnyMum last year after she tried the Chocolate Mooncake which I highlighted. However, I don't find them any nice with the exception of a nice butter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/babe_kl/~3/HXD5OugDH7U/wishing-all-blessed-mid-autumn-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (babe_kl)4http://babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com/2009/10/wishing-all-blessed-mid-autumn-festival.html