My Passion

2010-01-12T14:12:00.003+08:00

Last afternoon, I cooked Hainanese Curry Chicken. Nearly finished all. A bit different from the other curry, I add hard boiled pigeon eggs because Charmaine and children like to eat eggs.

Ingredients: 1-1.5 kg chicken
300 g potatoes
2 lemon grass
500ml diluted coconut milk
2 pieces kiffir lime leaves
300ml thick coconut milk

Spices: 5 tbsp chilli paste
200g shallots
5 cloves garlic
1 small piece tumeric
3 slices galangal
5 candlenuts (buah Keras)
1.2 tsp belacan

Seasonings: 1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
5 tbsp oil

Method:
1. Rinse chicken, drain and cut into chunks. Peel potaoes, cut into pieces and deep fry with oil. Remove to drain. flatten lemon grass with knife
2. Grind all spices ingredients well. Set aside.
3. Heat up 5 tbsps of oil , fry lemon grass till fragrant and remove. Pour in the spice mixture to fry till fragrant. Put chicken in to fry evenly before add in diluted coconut milk, lemon leaves, lemon grass and 50 ml of thick coconut milk. Bring to a boil.\
4. Switch to medium heat and cook for 15 minutes are cooked, pour in the remaining thick coconut milk and bring toa boil before serving.

2010-01-06T15:06:00.003+08:00

Yesterday I cooked Spicy cod steaks, pork chops and Burdok roots with carrot, and maize soup. Yesterday rice and food were mostly wiped out. I like that. When there were a lot of food left, I felt that it was wasted. After looking at one of the Channel 8 , I found there was still people who had no food to eat. Nowadays, children did not know hunger. I tried to find recipes on cod fish. I tried this....

SPICY COD STEAKS from City Gas
ingredients (serves 4)
2 large cod steaks
2 stalks lemon grass,white bulbs only, minced
2 red chilli, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp tomato sauce
2 tbsp corn starch
1 tsp cracked black pepper
salt to taste

Method:

Rinse cod steaks and dry well.
Mix cornstarch, black pepper and salt and dust cod steaks on both sides.
Heat up a little oil in a frying pan and fry fish till crisp and light golden brown-about 4 minutes each side.
Start frying pan again, and add chopped chilli and lemongrass. Fry till fragrant and add tomato sauce and just a little water. Cook till thickened slightly.
Pour sauce over fish and serve hot.

2009-12-31T06:44:00.002+08:00

Dancing on Christmas Eve in Pasir Ris East CC. Christmas greetings to all my friends.

Dancing on the Christmas Day in Orchard Road

Christmas day in Orchard RoadLuckily rain stopped at the right time for us. I expected there would be no dancing. Many people turned up to dance inspite of the heavy rain. We enjoyed ourselves especially my grand daughter Charmaine.

2009-12-12T22:02:00.004+08:00

Today I brought my grand daughters, Gladys and Charmaine to the goat's farm, organic farm, wheatgrass farm and fish farm. The tour was organised by RC. They were having fun in the fish farm. Unluckily, Gladys slipped into the pond and was wet through. I never expected this thing happened so I did not bring any clothings. She had to wear the wet shorts home. Today was very hot.

2009-11-19T09:17:00.004+08:00

I wanted to bake Durian Fudge. It was beautiful baked but due to my carelessness, I spoiled the whole cake because I broke the sides skin. My grand daughter can't resist and ate some at the sides. It was delicious. I learned many years ago, must need practise to slide the sides carefully.
DURIAN FUDGE

A
8 egg yolks
8 oz optima flour
4 oz . H.K.flour
2 tbsp mashed durian
6 oz thick coconut milk
4 oz corn oil
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 ts durian essence

B
8 egg whites
5 oz sugar
1/2 cream of tartar

Method:
1. Put ingredients A in a mixing bowl and mix well
2. Whisk egg white with sugar and cream of tartar till stiff. Place 1 into 2 and mix well.
3.; Bake in oven for 40-50 mins at 180'C . (tin-11"x11"x3")

Toppings:
A) 32 oz thin coconut milk
2 tbsp instant jelly
6 oz sugar
a pinch of salt
B) 7 oz thick coconut milk
5 thsp custard
8 oz. mashed durian

1. Boil (A) then remove from stove.
2. Add in blended (B) and cooks till thicken.

The cake without the fudge can be eaten on its own and it is delicious. I had to try another time , maybe a half the recipe with the fudge.

2009-11-17T10:38:00.002+08:00

Our gatherings at Blk 267 Tampines with our ex classmates and classmates. That night we had old and new dances.

2009-11-09T11:30:00.002+08:00

My grand daughter Charmaine had an enjoyable time in Downtown East. They had painting on the clay for the children. She like dancing especially, Nobody but you and Don't Cha Wish.

2009-11-09T10:02:00.003+08:00

Yesterday,I went to Downtown East for early lunch with my family, and at the same time to see the event,"Active Aged". On that same day, Lagoon also organised the same event with linedancing. I learned some of the latest dance from Downtown East Linedancing such as Senorita and Nitty Gritty and also practised some of the new dances which I had learned .

2009-10-13T22:43:00.003+08:00

My birthday "High tea buffet"in Crown Plaza Changi Airport was on the 3rd Oct. I had forgotten to bring my camera but luckily Penny had the camera. The food were good. We enjoyed ourselves and were satisfied with their services and food. During this month there was promotion, discount was 34% ,well spent.

2009-10-02T15:21:00.004+08:00

Today my son's adopted brother presents us a box of crystal mooncake from Raffles hotel. My birthday falls exactly on the Mooncake Festival. After seeing the programme on " I can do it" the lady learns how to swim and cope with difficulties in sea diving. I will definitely failed. Even now I am so scared about swimming.

My grand daughter celebrated Children's day on the 30th of October in school. She liked to wear this airline costume. Imagine my surprise when she wore this costume together with my high heels to East Point.

2009-09-28T11:18:00.003+08:00

Isn't she pretty?She looked like a Japanese / Korean with rosy cheeks. Rc from our Simei Zone 1 celebrated the mooncake festival on the 26th Sept. I bought 2 tickets for my grand daughters but they couldn't attend. That evening they had to attend their relative's wedding. I had to attend this but sacrificed my dancing jam. Very boring event this year. The foods were very oily. .

2009-09-28T10:25:00.003+08:00

I wanted to bake mooncakes but someone was going to present me mooncake. No baking again. Yesterday I managed to bake wholemeal bread. It turned out soft but I couldn't get a square bread. I used my old tin which was bit bigger. So I had to bake 1 1/2 recipe the next time. I managed to fix the time before my linedance jam in the evening. My darling grand daughter always liked to follow me to the linedance jam and also to attend the class.

2009-09-13T10:30:00.004+08:00

I am happy staying in this small estate, Simei. We are familiar with the people, even with the people in East Point. Sad to say, some have to move to other places. Some shopowners have moved out due to higher rents.
On Friday, my grand daughter, Charmaine and I were invited to potluck get together with those people who exercised downstairs (Detox Exercise) nearby function room. Charmaine refused to leave because she got friends to play. She enjoyed herself even when I exercised downstairs. She joined us in the dancing exercise.
Today, I make Mini Pandan Cake because my coconut milk is going to expire. I find it sweet but my son says it is alright. Maybe I am not used to have anything too sweet. My error is that I have not fill it nearly full. Too shallow. This recipe is from Happy Flour. Texture is very soft.

2009-09-04T09:51:00.002+08:00

My friend asked me to learn swimming. I hesitated because I was afraid of the water. I went to try my luck. My hubby said why I chosed the seventh month (ghost festival). I never think of these, I went for my class. I succeeded in breathing and floating in my first lesson.
My cream cheese bread was still soft after five days outside, not mouldy. I succeeded im my bread baking. I would go on trying the others.

2009-08-30T22:12:00.004+08:00

I decided not to go for the linedance jam because it is raining. I baked cream cheese bread again. The recipes was from Pure Enjoyment! The shape was not as good as Pure Enjoyment. Maybe I did not make the thickness equal. The bread was very soft. Next time, I had to try again to make it equal. Luckily the dough expanded quite fast. I was quite afraid it won't expand because of the weather. I never do loaves before only small buns. The first time also succeeded, but did not take photos of it.

I tried making Chiffon cake in a heart shaped tin. At first try, my cake was spoilt because I did not scraped the sides properly. Now I got better after a few tries. My chiffon cake never failed me, only the top always crack. I presume it is like that. Twenty years ago, I went to learn baking from all over the island as far as Buona Vista. Crazy isn't it. I did not know that a experienced baker stayed near my home, and the fees was not expensive. Now I would like to dig out my old recipes to bake again. I did learned many different types of lapis , such as lime, chempedek, chocolate......

2009-08-24T08:42:00.004+08:00

Last Friday I made mashed potatoes for my grand daughters who loved these. I went to buy the browning sauce which I taught could be found in NTUC supermarket in East Point. Unlucky I couldn't find these. I went to buy in Cold Storage in Tampines. There are 2 types. I bought one with the chicken flavour. It was very easy to use. Twenty years ago , I learned it from one teacher. (Full set of Kentucky Fried Chicken) I hope to let the bloggers to cook these for their children. I mean the mashed potatoes.

Mashed Potatoes

1 kg. potatoes-peel off skin (supposed to be 1 kt. I changed it)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp aji no moto
12 oz water ( for me agak agak)
2 tsp pepper
3 tbsp nestle cream

Method:
1. Divide potatoes into 2, and boil it with the above seasonings except nestle cream till cooked.( I cut the potatoes into half and boil all together using Brastagi potatoes from Indonesia)
2. Later mashed it and add nestle cream.

Brown sauce:

5 tsp bisto-any flavour
16 oz water-boiled chicken
4 tbsp nestle cream

Method;
Mix the boiled chicken water and bisto well, and boil it till thick and add nestle cream.
I bought ready made bisto browning sauce which had instructions. I did it accordingly but you had to taste it because it was a bit salty, I add in water and it was just nice but I had forgotten to add in the nestle cream. I think if I had put in the nestle cream it won't be salty. On the whole, it was delicious.
These brought me another idea. I could made into something like bergedil with cheese filling, coated with breadcrumbs. I had forgotten to take the photos of the mashed potatoes. I used to take it with my handphone, but I had problems of loading it into the computer.

2009-08-19T09:22:00.002+08:00

This was taken on the day after the national day at Tampines North CC. Every week there would be a lot of new dances . We felt stressed by these new dances. My memory was not very good now as I was getting older. Thinking of the old happy times where we jammed at Downtown East and East Point without the dancelists, we were much happier. I had to continue dancing because I loved dancing.

2009-08-14T14:47:00.003+08:00

I got a shock when I saw my blog. My grand daughter Cherilyn had changed my blog. She did everything for me. Lovely with photos of the cakes. I wanted badly to post my photos of my baking but got a bit of the problems.

2009-08-11T13:42:00.005+08:00

On the eve of National Day 44th Aniversary, we had a linedance jam at Tanglin CC. Celina and Hoe shared their dance "Here with you". Music " You are not alone"by Michael Jackson ( In memory of him). We had Nasi Brianyi and longan. The food was delicious, I couldn't finish it because it came with a big plastic box. All wore red either with white or black.

2009-08-07T08:52:00.002+08:00

I am happy that I still maintain my weight in fact slightly lighter after my excercise everyday. My son asks me to cook this recipe but change to mince pork because he don't eat seafood.

Fried Prawns in Lea & Perrin Sauce.
big prawns/ mince pork- 1 1/2 kati
Fat pork (omit if using pork)1 tah
canned bamboo shoots-1/2 tah
tomato-1
cucumber -1
Chinese parsley-2 stalks

Scale the big prawns and mince the prawns and the pork for us.
Cut the bamboo shoots into small particles. Cut the cucumba and tomato in designed slices for garnishment.
Gravy Suce:
Measure 3 tbsp of stock or fresh water in a bowl, add in Lea & Perrin Sauce 1 Tbs, A1 sauce 1/2 Tbs,light soya sauce 1/2 Tbs, sugar 1 Tbs, Vesop 1/2 tsp, sesame oil 1/2 tsp, black soya sauce 1/2 tsp, cornflour 2 tsp and stir thoroughly into gravy sauce.

Preparation:
First put the minced prawns or minced pork in a bowl, add in fine salt 1 tsp, vesop 1/2 tsp, fine sugar 1 tsp, a little pepper powder andknead them thoroughly until sticky. Then add in the minced meat and bamboo hsoot particles. Repeat the kneading and divide the paste into 24 rounds in a plate for use
Method of frying:
Heat the frying pan, pour in some oil to stain the surface of the pan. The put in minced meat paste to fy until delicious and cooked (sbout 2 1/2 mins). Remove to a plate.
Stir well the gravy sauce and pour in the pan to boil, then put in the well fried meat rounds. Stir evenly with the iron scoop. After that transfer them to the plat garnished with cucumber and tomato slices. (From Tham Yui Kai recipe book)

My son's favourite who don't eat pork or seafood only when the pork is deep fried or roast.

2009-08-06T12:34:00.008+08:00

Last Friday was my instructor's birthday, we have a private mini linedance jam. My granddaughter joined me. She loved to follow me.

2009-07-18T09:18:00.004+08:00

Since my daughter's maid left, I had to cook for the kids. Yesterday I cooked one simple dish, pig's stomach soup forgotten to buy ba guo (my favourite) , baked salmon marinade with mixed herbs and salt and sambal asparagus. Only I hope they liked it. Luckily they finished nearly all. I don't like my food to go wasted.

SUPERIOR ROSE BUD CHICKEN from (Yum Yum Magazine)

Ingredients:

1 chicken, about 1.5kg

STOCK:

3000ml water

100ml light soya sauce

2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt.

2 tbsp dried rose bud

3 cm ginger

1 onion

3 pips garlic

METHOD:

1. Bring stock to boil. Put in chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and rest for 20 minutes.

2. Bring stock to boil again. Remove from heat and leave to cool.

The next time I will take out the stock to make the sauce.

I thought they liked the salmon baked medium raw as they liked Japanese food. Children don't like the partially cooked chicken. Luckily this recipe is fully cooked. I had to adjust to their likings.

2009-07-12T09:36:00.002+08:00

Yesterday I baked a Pandan Chiffon Cake. I added some coconut shreds but Charmaine did not like the shreds. Very fussy. The cake turned out beautiful only there was a slight hardening in some parts at the bottom. Maybe I did not mix properly. The next time I would do again without the coconut shreds. Later I went to Hougang Hub to dance. Very crowded. Today I overslept and missed out the morning walk because I was tired. I missed my son's live chat in my computer for such a long time. He even didn't answer my email. This morning he talked to me. There must be something wrong on the line because I was always using my computer.

2009-07-09T15:27:00.003+08:00

This morning I managed to get up to do the detox exercise. My friend told me to use a broader stretch cloth. Mine was too narrow. She would bring hers to lend to me. After this I went to see my friends who were practicing the Line dance and to go together for coffee break. It was too late because I had to go for the free spa. I missed my call and didn't know the spa was cancelled because there were problems in that particular room.
Next week, I had to start cooking for my family because my daughter terminated the services of her maid. I hadn't cooked for so long. Too much freedom and getting lazier. I love baking and cooking. Maybe it's time for me to get out of my laziness. I had to plan everything including my schedule of linedancing. I got to end my afternoon class at the end of this month. Luckily my grand daughter were all able to take care of themselves not like previously when they were toddlers. With the help of my beloved husband who was retired, I could managed.
I still would be able to join the line dancing jam on weekends. No cooking on Saturdays and Sundays.

2009-06-30T16:18:00.004+08:00

Once more I got up late. I went down to do the detoxed excercise. Luckily the instructor did once more and taught the new members the second part three exercise. I had to get up by 6a.m. the next exercise. The music was very relaxed. My youngest grand daughter came down on her own to bring me a bottle of water.
Today I baked cream cheese chiffon in the heart shaped chiffon tin. Hope that I succeed in making. I used the recipe from Happy Flour which used 4 eggs . Perfect for the heart shaped tin.

2009-06-23T08:36:00.002+08:00

While on the trip to Malaysia, I got the news from some of my friends about the detox exercise at my block. I wanted to go but always overslept. I was captivated by their dancing and music. This morning I tried but overslept. I saw from my window. They were still there getting ready for the next exercise. I quickly joined them. The instructor was very happy when he saw more people joining. He did it once more thus giving us some exposure . I planned to get up early.

2009-05-25T10:47:00.003+08:00

I found some people very selfish. I asked her about the place where she got their shoes. She didn't even answer. Don't you think she's very rude ? Luckily most of my friends are not like that. Some tried to take advantage of you. When they need you, they ask you to do for them. Then when they don't need you, they pretend not to see you. Thanks to May who had been very helpful to get for us the shoes. I love RJ Rangers and Pepitos group. They are really good friends.

2009-05-19T16:44:00.003+08:00

I couldn't update because problems cropped in my computer, after my husband switched the wire from the two broadband. My computer gone without internet. On the actual Mother's day, my daughter in law wanted to bring us out dinner . She did not booked for reservation on that day. It was fully booked. So we ate at home- steam boat. (Cherilyn"s favourite.) She bought me the above doll with the necklace. My son came back from HK earlier with a box of collagen powder for me. My elder daughter brought us lunch the next day to Tampines Central 1 -Imperial Treasure at level 2, also crowded. I would get headache when my computer crashed. Luckily I got another computer.

2009-05-08T23:14:00.004+08:00

I had been baking bread lately but did not updated because of my photographs. I baked Roti Boy from the recipe of Aunty Yochana. Turned out nice. My buddies from the linedance group loved the bread. Today I baked the cream cheese filling , a bit similar to Roti Boy . The filling was cream cheese and topping was mexican topping without the coffee.It turned out soft. They finished all the breads. This recipe was from Y3K Magazine Bread Magic.

BASIC SWEET BUN DOUGH (straight dough method)
Ingredient A: Ingredient B:
330g high protein flour, 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg-grade A
1 1/2 tbsp milk powder, 60g caster sugar
Ingredient C: Ingredient D:
120ml water, 10g( 1tbsp) yeast 40g butter
Method:
1. Combinge ingredient A in a mixer. Give it a slight blend before adding ingredient B and ingredient C. Beat combined ingredients for approximately five minutes to form a dough. Add in ingredient D and beat dough for a further five minutes till dough has a smooth surface. Check whether dough is full developed by stretching a small piece of dough with your fingers. If the dough can be stretched into a thin layer without tearing, it is ready. But if it does not stretch well, beat dough further till it passed the next stretch test.
2. Remove dough and leave it in a big bowl, covered with a plastic bag and tie bag loosely. Leave bowl in a warm place and proof dough for about 30-40 minutes till doubled in size.

CREAM CHEESE BUNS
Ingredient:
1 quantity of the above dough.
For cheese filling: combined
5Og icing sugar, 200 cream cheese (I leave out the sugar)
Utensils needed:
some paper cups( large)
Method:
1. Scale dough at 60g portion. Shape into small small balols, flatten and roll out each ball of dough into a round.
2. Put in some cheese filling. Seal and form into a smooth ball. Leave it in a paper cup. Do the same with the remaining rounds of dough. Rest them for 50 minutes, to rise a second time.
3. Fill a greaseproof paper piping bag with Mexican topping. Pipe some mixture over buns. Place all filled paper cups on a tray.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180'C for 10-15 minutes. Cool well on wire rack.
For Mexican topping A:
100g butter, 50g shortening (I use all butter)
120g icing sugar, 1/2 tswp vanilla essence
For Mexican topping B:
3 eggs-grade A, 150g plain flour
Method:
Cream topping A till well blended. Add in eggs and cream again. Lastly, add in flour and blend once more. Set aside.

2009-04-27T11:36:00.002+08:00

Having fun all the way in Pasir Ris East CC. My memory is not very good especially having so many new dances in a week. I am taking it easy but still having fun in dancing.

2009-03-29T22:45:00.003+08:00

I thought I could able to support my grand daughter, Debbie who was having a cheerleading competition. Unfortunately I was away when she was competing for the championship. Their school came in first. She was so busy during Saturday and Sunday. Competitions for two events.

2009-03-29T22:27:00.003+08:00

Before my trip to Taiwan, 15th March. My grand daughter, Gladys's birthday was held a day earlier that was on the 14th March. The Cartoon above was her favourite. she collected these connected with this Marie cat. I promised to buy something from Taiwan. I managed to get alot of Marie from Taiwan, wallet, comb and many others from Shilin Market in Taiwan.

2009-03-28T11:30:00.002+08:00

This premix is for cheese bread but it is in Brazilian language which I cannot understand . Only available in Brazil Had to wait for instructions from my brother-in-law's friend's instruction. All I know it only required eggs and water. We had tried it already , it was delicious. Children would love it.

2009-03-27T09:14:00.001+08:00

Another group of tribes, Amei's village. Amei, the singer is from this village.

2009-03-27T08:57:00.002+08:00

We went to Taiwan for about 8 days. Everyday we had to change Hotels, the journey was long. Their instant noodle there had pieces of beef inside. Real lumps of beef. There were many groups of tribes, one of the tribe was the Mao tribe. Tour guide told us that the earthquake had nearly wiped out their population leaving only 285 people. The two princesses were lucky because they went to study in another place thus saving them. The above picture was the two princesses The Govt. brought the whole group of remaining tribes downhill, trying to increase their population.

2009-03-09T09:34:00.005+08:00

I went to Yochana to learn macarons yesterday. Full house but enjoyed myself with High Tea. By the look of these pictures you will know we had a wonderful time. You will be surprise when you saw her slim, friendly and beautiful lady. Well spent. Her place was like a bakery shop. We brought back our macarons as well as the cakes and agar agar .

2009-02-17T14:57:00.002+08:00

She was so exited with the balloon made flower that she put on to the hair. She was a vain girl liked to change her clothes 2-3 times a day. Poor girl , she got chicken pox from her sister, Gladys since last Friday. Since then, she had to stay at home, feeling frustrated staying at home. She wanted to join her friends in school. Look at the clusters of chicken pox. She was looking forward for the school days. She don't feel tired, quite energetic , yearning to go out.

2009-02-14T22:54:00.004+08:00

Recently I bought Penang Nyonya a-ma secret recipes. I tried Assam Laksa, it was very delicious.
After seeing Little Nyonya, I got interested in their food. Forgotten to take photos of the Assam Laksa.

ASSAM LAKSA

FISH GRAVY A:
1kg ikan kembung, cleaned
3500 ml water

B(pounded):
300g shallots, peeled
50g garlic, peeled
50g. galangal
2 cm turmeric
6 stalks lemongrass
1 stalk ginger flower
200g chilli boh
2 tbsp toasted belacan powder

C:
10 assam keping
100g tamarind pulp, mixed with 300ml water and squeezed out juice
100g daun kesum
1/2 pineapple , peeled and cut into chunks

D:
1 can sardine (large)
6 tbsp sugar
salt to tasted
1 cube ikan bilis stock granules

INGREDIENTS:
1kg fresh laksa noodles
1 small plant local lettuce, cleaned and shredded
2 onions, peeled and shreded
200g pineapple,cut into thick strips
200g cucumber, shredded
2 red chillies, shredded
1/2 stalk ginger flower, finely shredded
50g mint leaves
5 tbsp thick prawn pasted, stirred with 100ml hot water to achieve a pouring consistency
some limes

METHOD:
1. Fish gravy: Bring 3500ml water to boil. put in kempong fish and cook for 10 minutes. Carefully remove flesh from fish and pound the fish bone until fin. Put pounded fish bone, B into stock bag, return to the fish stock and boil. Add in C and simmer for 1 hour until the stock has thicken slightly. Remove the stock bag. Add D into the stock and bring to boil. Lastly add in fish flakes and boil . Tasted.
2. Wash fresh laksa noodles with cold boiling water. Drain.
3. To serve:Top with a little of each the mixed vegetables ingredients. Ladle very hot laksa gravy over the noodles and vegetables, then pour back the gravy to the pot. Again ladle the very hot laksa gravy over it and serve with prawn paste and lime juice if desired.

2009-02-01T08:20:00.001+08:00

Last night we were at the Chingay. Brian Richmond was the Dj there. We had gifts and games. After the Chingay we had a party there--Linedancing until 2 am. We went home at around 1 a.m. We were unlucky because we sat at the wrong place. They performed at the head and tail of our road. My friend, Grace was lucky. She choosed the right place.

2009-01-30T22:49:00.004+08:00

I am afraid of putting on weight after eating all the foods during festival. I have to start my exercise again and have to dance more. Feeling more tired with no activities.

Belly Dancing in East Point

2009-01-27T10:30:00.002+08:00

2009-01-27T10:20:00.002+08:00

My son came back on the 1st day of CNY. We celebrated his birthday (3rd of Feb) also on the 8th of the CNY which was on the day the Hokkien prayed, earlier. He has to return on the 2nd of CNY to HK.
We gave him a surprise. He said he hadn't had a birthday cake for the past 10 years because he hadn't had the time to come back.

2009-01-26T08:34:00.003+08:00

I was tired out by the Chinese New Year's celebrations. It seemed that I had to buy and buy which I sometimes forgot. After buying the essential things, I went to queque up but forgot to buy chicken. Luckily for me, the one standing in front, bought the chickens extra and had a spare one for me.
This morning I had to cook for my son who had just flown back yesternight and was still staying in the hotel. He was by flight to Singapore and would fly back tomorrow. Pity him still had to work .

2009-01-25T08:05:00.002+08:00

Yesterday 's night, my brother-in-law brought premix from Brazil, he wanted to test it but did not have an oven. He came and tried it in my oven. He mixed it at home, just add 2 eggs and a glass of water. The ingredients are a bit like soft mixture. He told me it is called cheese bread. Shaped like a small marble. At first he tried to use spoon to scope it but find it messy. I suggested using pipping the mixture. It turned out just nice. Bake it in the oven for 30-40 minutes about 180' C. Not available in Singapore. After baking, it is crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Looks a bit like cream puff and moichee bread. Taste nice and cheesy. He was trying to import the premix. Very easy to use.

2009-01-10T11:37:00.001+08:00

On the 31st Jan. We will be dancing after the Chingay at 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

2009-01-10T11:30:00.002+08:00

I am really busy around Christmas and New Year Day. Dancing on the new year's countdown. Now our Chinese New Year is coming soon. Today there is an event on 50+ at Suntec City on Saturday and Sunday. Marathon line dancing at these event.

2008-12-28T13:45:00.002+08:00

We were at Tampines East CC jamming.

Rain fell on the whole of Christmas Eve,I did not go anywhere . Luckily Christmas Day was a fine day, we went to Orchard Road for linedancing. The road was closed. We danced on the road. There is going to be another event on 31st of January, Chingay and mass linedancing.

2008-12-27T13:59:00.002+08:00

I had to clear some of my books -all on cooking and baking, decorations. Would anyone interested in these books , selling cheap. Some quite new. I collected a lot.

2008-12-11T23:57:00.003+08:00

Today the kids asked for Cheese Baked with seafood rice and dinner for red wine paste chicken with mee sua. The kids liked it very much.
The above is the Cheese baked with seafood rice. (taken for Caldo recipes)
2 bowls of cooked white rice
150g small prawns
100g chicken meat (diced)
2 slices ham (shredded)
10 button mushrooms (sliced)
2 eggs
2 stalk chinese coriander (chopped)
little rosemary
6 pips garlic
3 thsps butter

1 tsp chicken stock granules
Dash of black pepper

3 tbsps (bottled) mushrooms & herb pasta sauce
100g fresh milk
1 slices cheddar cheese

200g Mozarelle cheese strips.
METHOD:
1. Saute butter and garlic till aromatic. Add in chicken meat, ham and fry well. Add in remaining ingredients and seasoning, mix well. Keep aside.
2. Bring for sauce to a simmering boil, add in no. (1). Dish on to a deep casserole in a oven at 200' C for 10 minutes.

2008-12-02T16:30:00.004+08:00

Jamming at Sengkang CC with my classmates and friends on last Saturday.

My granddaughters went on holiday, some to HK and the other to Malaysia. We missed them. On last sunday we had a marathon linedancing and workshop from 10a.m. to 9.00p.m. We went about 12 p.m. the workshop started at 1.30p.m. We had altogether 7 dances to learned on the spot. Afterwards we had to dance all the dances for the MP to see. The first one was quite messy because it was a phrased dance. We enjoyed ourselves. Sambas were quite tedious but easy. We felt the pain on our legs because of the twisting.

I feel that it is better to have all on the floor, although some are to difficult for the beginners. We should have the beginner and advanced dance having the same music and split the floor for two versions . I had to slow down a bit because my memory is not so good like last time. I love dancing and also like to see people danced.

2008-11-26T07:52:00.003+08:00

The first time I failed. The cheese flows out. This time I did it accordingly . Delicious and soft. Cheese Bread (from one of the magazine.)Ingredient A:
600g high protein flour
100g plain flour
1 1/2 tbsps instant dry yeast
1 tsp bread improver
40g castor sugar
1 1/2 tsps salt (I reduce to 1 tsp)
1 tbsp milk powder
340ml water ( substitute to milk)
Ingredient B:
30g shortening
Ingredients C:
100g grated Mozarella or Cheddar cheese
For glazing:
1 egg(beaten)

Method:
1. Beat ingredient(A)on low speed for 1-2 minutes till a dough is formed
2. continue to beat on medium speed of 3-4 minutes. Then, add in ingredient (B) and beat until dough has an elastic touch (needs about 3-4 minutes )
3. Rest for 10-15 minutes. Scale dough into sizes desired. Shape it into rounds, proof them a further 10 minutes.
4. Roll it into longish shapes. Press in ingredients (C) and roll up like a Swiss Roll. Place on greased baking loaf pans.
5. Final proof for 1 hour or till it double its size.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200' C for 20-25 minutes. Glaze the surface with egg wash whilst hot, after removing it from the oven.

2008-11-26T07:41:00.002+08:00

This jam (22-11-08) was very crowded with limited chairs because this CC had rented out the chairs and also there was another function. Many had to stand.

2008-11-16T17:59:00.001+08:00

Edmund Chen sang a mandarin song. He still looked young and cheerful. Still not bad in singing. Pity that he did not continue to be a singer. The DJ was good and a good bellydancer.

2008-11-16T17:42:00.003+08:00

At about half past 2, at East Point Mall there was a bellydance performance and a game. Those ladies were lovely. Two were selected from the audience to learn the steps of bellydance . The two ladies did quite well. Later Edmund Chen was invited to be the DJ of another game. They needed five participants. Only four went up. The boss of the organizer asked me to go up. I was afraid because I had to take care of my grand daughter. She took care for me. I reluctantly went up. The participant must said the words Foot Reflexology as many times . The one who say the longest will win. It was a bit like tongue twister. I was the last one to do. My heart went pop pop...Edmund asked me to beat their records. I was so nervous. I thought I couldn't even speak out the first word. I won and got a prize.

2008-11-14T22:36:00.002+08:00

Yesterday we went to attend linedance class in Changkat CC. We learned 8 new dances. I got blurred. I loved dancing but sometimes I couldn't remember the steps. In class with the help of the instructor , I could manage to dance. I enjoyed myself when I went to jam.

2008-10-31T13:47:00.003+08:00

I was surprised and happy to win these linkpoints from the East Point Mall about 100,000 points.

My son came back from HK and brought these jellies which looked like grapes from Japan. He pricked with a fork . These jellies were wrapped by a rubber balloon. He teased my maid . After eating the jelly , you could use the rubber balloon as condom. My maid asked whether it was true. I laughed . He also bought the collagen powder from Japan for me. It was kind of him to take care of me.

2008-10-22T10:42:00.002+08:00

Yesterday's evening my grand daughters went downstairs to play. Charmine, the youngest one had a big ball on the forehead. I thought they went to the neighbour's house. If I had known they went downstairs, I would not allow them to go. I still don't know how she got this with some scratches.

2008-10-22T08:26:00.002+08:00

I baked Chocolate Walnut Cake. Very soft and delicious. Not easy to do because of the mixing . I realised that I underbake when I found that the surface was sticky.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE
Ingredients A:
180g butter, 9 egg yolks
40g caster sugar
5g vanilla essence
Ingredients B:
210g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder and sifted

Ingredients C:
9 egg whites
140g sugar
10g cream of tartar

Ingredients D:
100g chocolate chips
120g walnut, chopped and toasted

Method:
1. Beat butter and sugar on high speed until fluffy. Add in egg yolk and vanilla essence, beat on low speed until well mixed.
2. add ingredients B into batter and beat until well combined.
3. Use another mixing bowl to beat ingredients C until stiff and white.
4. Fold 1/4 of egg white mixture into batter, mix slowly by hand until well c0mbined and pour (fold lightly and do not over-mix, otherwise egg white will turn watery)
5. Add in ingredients D and mix well. Pour into a greased baking mould (12" square tin. Bake in a preheated over at 180' C for 40 minutes or until cooked. Serve.

Baking disasters

2008-10-07T12:20:00.004+08:00

What a relief, they like the cake. Delicious. I was a bit downhearted. My son-in-law said it was unique. To me it was like a volcano. The kids like the chocolate. They dig all sliding chocolate at the sides. My gosh, I daren't even take a photo of it. Actually I should. I had to practise the sponge without the cream. Previously that was a long time ago,I always did my sponge beautifully , but this time it seems like when I tried to slide the knife round the sides. They will tear round the sides. Wasn't it the tins which I had not used for quite some time.

2008-10-06T17:51:00.002+08:00

Today I wanted to bake a birthday cake for my grand daughter. Everything went wrong. Too impatient, but the chocolate was very delicious with the hazelnut paste and the nuts. Dare not take the photo . Looks like a volcano erupting with the melted chocolate flowing down. My grand daughters ate the chocolate. First mistake, the sides were broken. The cream was not set, so when I poured my melted chocolate it melts the cream. Not cold enough.

2008-10-04T15:58:00.002+08:00

I managed to bake a lemon chiffon cake. Nowadays I becoming lazy, wanted badly to bake but gave up. I admired Aunty Yochana for her energy to bake so many cakes. I hoped I had her determination. I got many recipes but left untouched ,collecting dusts. Maybe I getting old not like last time.

2008-10-04T12:15:00.002+08:00

Dancing at the SIA club's rooftop. I didn't dance much because of the flooring. I went home early around 10 p.m. We were soaked wet because of heavy rain. Even umbrellas cannot protect us. There were no nearby shelters, even the bus stop could not stop the raining from coming inside. The journey out was long and unsheltered.

2008-10-03T12:39:00.003+08:00

HAPPY BIRHTDAY POPO! :D

Haha,hope you like your new blogskin.If not,I can change it back for you.Anyway,hope all your wishes come true okay!

Loves from Cherilyn (and Charmaine) :D

2008-10-01T09:45:00.001+08:00

On Saturday 27th Sept. was my dancing instructor's birthday. We had a linedance jam in Pasir Ris East .

2008-09-22T13:30:00.011+08:00

The cupcakes look nice, but there is a problem. There are hard lumps at the bottom. I presume I do not fold properly.
Yesterday I joined my friends to go to the aged active Carnival at the Adventure park at Bedok.Free transport was provided. There was an Elvis Fan Club and other CC and others demonstrating handicrafts and performances of dances, songs by the members of the Evis Fan Club, chinese songs from the Senior Citizens. The elderly ladies doing the cat walk in their cheongsams and guys also doing their part. There were majong, chinese chess and others.

Moon cake Festival in Tanjong Rhu's Jam

2008-09-15T15:42:00.002+08:00

We enjoyed ourselves at Tanjong Rhu's jam , celebrating the Moon Cake Festival.

East Point Mall

2008-09-15T14:24:00.003+08:00

Last Saturday, my grand daughter entered the Hula Hoop Competition at East Point Mall and got a prize for entering second place. The very next day which is the Moon Cake Festival, she asked my hubby and me to bring her and her little sister to go again to the East Point Mall to enter again for the contest. Six participants entered, my youngest grand daughter went up. I felt happy for her as she was very shy. Every participants got a tiny prize. Although the DJ announced the champion, they would get the same prize with the others.
A few years back, I remembered when East Point Mall invited the Bananas in Pajamas for show in their Mall. My oldest grand daughter was delighted to see the show and sang along with them. There were three shows, I was forced to see with her for the three shows continuously.

2008-09-09T17:41:00.006+08:00

This is the first time I bake muffins. Soft and delicious. The recipe is taken from Famous Cuisine.

CHEESE MUFFIN (makes about 8 cups)
Ingredients:
250g butter
170g caster sugar ( I find too sweet, should use less )
2 eggs
150g plain flour
1/4 tsp double action baking powder
1 tbsp poppy seed (which is not obtainable from Singapore)
1/4 tso vanilla powder.
50g shredded cheddar cheese

Method:
1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, one a time,beating well after each addition.
2. Sift flour and Baking powder and add into butter misture with poppy seed and vanilla powder, stir well
3. Lastly add in shredded cheddar cheese, mix well.
4. Spoon the batter into muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven at 200' C for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.

2008-09-08T13:38:00.004+08:00

Time passes very fast. I babysit my cousin when she was a baby now she was married. Yesterday's night was her wedding at CHIMES HALL. Everybody might be wondering why my cousin was so much younger than me. In fact she was around my children's age. Her mother who was my mum's sister,was younger than me. The band there was playing our sixty's music. Her Australian husband sang a Mandarin melody with her "Ye Lian Dai Bua Wo De Sin" He wore a Scottish kilt. Funny, we only meet our relatives once a year or during wedding dinner.

2008-09-01T08:27:00.000+08:00

What a lovely picture! Jaming at Sengkang CC.

2008-08-31T21:17:00.006+08:00

This morning I went Chef Yong's cooking class in Siglap CC. Today was the Thai Cuisine : Thai Squid Cakes with Pineapple Salsa, Grilled Beef Salad with Spicy Thai Dressing and Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimps and Pork Floss. Very delicious. I would like to try these if I could manage to get these ingredients. I had to go to Serangoon to do the marketing.

2008-08-26T08:58:00.006+08:00

On Saturday we went to Active Aged festival to line dance. The tent cover was so small, hardly able to dance because it was raining heavily. After 2 p.m we went over to Lucky Plaza to eat in the Indonesian restaurant to eat penyet Catfish and beef but order wrongly on another fish which is penyet pomfet. The chilly was really very hot and nice.
On Sunday my friend called me to stand in one of cooking demonstration which she was not able to attend. It was raining quite heavy. Chef Yong demonstrated Sushi. We learned three types of Sushi. Well done and clearly explained. Later in the afternoon, I went to another demonstration which was the organic cooking. This instructress couldn't explain very clear. All the things were quite confused and agak agak type. The instructions on the paper were not clear. I regreted attending this lesson. Organic food is very expensive.

2008-08-15T12:29:00.002+08:00

I am getting blurr. I went to demo class late by more than half an hour. Suppose to be 2-4 p.m. Ends at 3 p.m. Demo was Kidney bean & sweet corn cake and coffee bun. I find that the bread was a bit rough. This morning I called my maid to do the roti prata wrapped with hotdog and toasted it in the oven. Very crispy. Thanks to Happy Home baking for the tips on this. My grand daughters loved it.

2008-08-11T12:19:00.002+08:00

Time passes very past. ND is over. Luckily someone posted the NDP video of our dance. Just for remembrance.

2008-08-10T09:08:00.002+08:00

Yesterday we were lucky it rains after we performed.Pity those who had to dance in the rain. Many of the participants were not too happy when they announced that we wouldn't be in the live telecast. I enjoyed myself because I came to know a lot of friends and had fun throughout our perfomances. Just to get the experience in the NDP. Today I am going for the demonstration of organic food. I hope it will be interesting. We will have Cream of Rainbow, Miso Ramen and Radish in concert.

2008-08-09T08:58:00.002+08:00

Last night We went to countdown line dance jam, came back before the countdown around 11 p.m. Taxis there was hard to get especially during that hour. We managed to get one after around 20 minutes. Came home very tired. Today is my last performance for NDP. I made agar agar jelly but forgotten to take photograph. The top layer consists of coconut milk. and the bottom layer I use young coconut water and meat to make. I use a flower cutter to stamp out the top layer, then filled with the second layer.

2008-08-07T13:13:00.003+08:00

Yesterday Chris followed me to attend the weekday demo. class. I expected Weekend's class won't be so crowded. Chef Steven was a joker. He liked to joke.We had "SWEET CORN GARLIC BREAD and "BLUEBERRIES CHEESE CHIFFON CAKE" The bread was very nice but the chiffon was not up to standard. Quite fun. Ended quite early about 3 something. Will be attending next week's demo. Why was it that the chiffon got big holes when we stirred in the dried fruits? I will try it with the canned blueberries.

2008-08-01T08:20:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was my dancing instructor's birthday, we were having a mini jam inviting all his students and ex students to the party. I intend to make durian cream puff but changed to Golden pillow which was made of mash potatoes and mozzella cheese. My maid made these because I was not feeling well. Must eat it when hot. Mash potatoes mix with egg and a little of flour, filled with a piece of mozzella cheese then covered with bread crumbs and fried. My grand daughters love it. My daughter-in-law saw it from the TV. It was quite messy because it was very soft when doing the mash potatoes.

2008-07-27T16:33:00.004+08:00

This morning I went To Phoon Huat to see the demonstration of Durian Cream Puff and Mocca Chocolate Slice. On the way, I went to Geylang Ho Kee to buy some Dim Sum for my grand daughters. I think of going to Katong Mall for the linedance jam but being tire after last night's jam and also my throat is not feeling so good. I decided to rest.

2008-07-20T08:02:00.003+08:00

It was unfortunate that it rained yesterday when we performed for NDP preview for the Pr. 5. We were slightly wet through. The rain stopped. I do hope no raining for the next two performances. After the performance, we travelled down to Downtown East for the linedance jam. It was very crowded, they were surprised to see us going there so fast.

2008-07-12T11:31:00.005+08:00

I love eating, be it cakes, bread and food. In order to retain my weight, I have to watch what I am eating. At times, I can't resist eating. I drink Fibrous Pu Er Tea. To those who wanted to slim. You should drink Fibrous Pu Er Tea:
Ingredients:
5 chrysantemum
2 rose flower
4g haw
add to taste pu er tea,
rock sugar

Method:
1. Rinse all ingredients and drain well.
2. Place haw, pu er tea and rose flower into the tea pot, then pour in hot water and rock sugar. After 5 minuts add in chrysanthemum. Ready to serve.

Functions:
Haw assists with digestion while pu er tea helps with slimming. do try out this new drink in your pursuit of slimness

2008-07-08T22:30:00.002+08:00

I had some coconut milk left, going to expire soon. I decided to bake pandan chiffon cake. No pandan leaves so use the green pandan paste to substitute. I used the recipe which I had learned twenty years ago. I used 7 eggs. I had forgotten the size of the tin supposed to be 8" chiffon tin. I used a larger one which turned out all right.

2008-07-04T21:08:00.003+08:00

The dancing sneakers finally arrived. One of my friend had kindly ordered online for us. Very sweet of her to do for us. Cheap now because of US money. Last night I brought them home. ten pairs of them . Luckily they were not that heavy. Busy in the morning, I managed to steam some banana cup cakes. Made a mistake, instead of putting baking soda I put in baking powder. Tomorrow is the 1st show of NPD, my grand daughters will be following me to the show.

2008-06-29T10:26:00.002+08:00

Missed my Saturday's Jams, but enjoyed my Saturday's rehearsals for the NPD. Next Saturday, we will be performing for the 1st show. Another one and half month to go. Last Friday, I went for the the talk on " Secrets to good health, fitness and looking young. I like the talks, it consists of east and west way of health. Would like to hear more of this. I believe money cannot buy health and happiness. Too busy to bake and cook.

2008-06-16T17:28:00.002+08:00

Today I bake Japanese cotton cheese cake for Cherilyn who loves it and also a fruit cake for my son who will be coming back soon. There was cracks on both cakes, I presume it is too high heat. Both turns out delicious. Have to lower the temperature. I took some pictures when I went for rehearsals .

2008-06-16T09:41:00.003+08:00

A lot of people was not interested in joining NDP, maybe because they had to sacrifice every Saturday's jam. I joined to get the experience. It was fun. Not tedious at all. At first I too thought of not joining. To accompany my friends, I just joined. Lots of fun. We were lucky because the weather was fine for us. I hope the coming rehearshal will be the same. Must bring our sunblock cream and water.

2008-06-03T10:56:00.001+08:00

2008-05-10T10:46:00.003+08:00

I bought oranges which are very sour so I squeeze the juices to make the orange chiffon cake. A few years back I learned the lemon chiffon cake from one teacher using the premix from Betty Crocker. Not available now. Very soft and delicious. Ask my son to search for me in US. Also not available, same as softasilk. I wonder why. I did sent to Betty Crocker. No answers. The bouquet of flowers was made and given to me by my daughter-in-law. I still like the pandan chiffon cake and the lemon chiffon cake from Betty Crocker.
My adorable granddaughter with the Malay neighbour's grandson. Aren't they adorable?

2008-05-07T07:42:00.002+08:00

Since I had the fermented glutinous rice made by my maid. She wanted to make her own delicacy wrongly. So I tried these to make the wo ko kuay. Successful, the first batch blossomed beautifully. Second batch is only so so. I wonder why. Still nice. This time I made the colours lightly. Last time my granddaughters made it too dark.

First rehearsal for the NDP

2008-05-04T08:25:00.002+08:00

Yesterday our first rehearsal for the NDP, very hot day. We went to Bedok army camp for our rehearsal. Measurements were taken, shirts,jeans and shoes. Practiced in the hall. Around 5, we went downstairs in the open for the dance. Sun set gradually, so it is quite ok, not too hot. Thought of going to jam after the rehearsals, but find myself very sweaty. Went home tired, and hungry. Slept quite early.

2008-04-28T08:31:00.002+08:00

On Saturday, I had to go to Geylang West CC to jam. Must learned "Together" for the NDP. My son, Eddy came back from HK. I had to cook for him. Cooked beef rendang, yang tou foo and radish soup for him. I bought the ready made rempah from the mini market for the beef rendang. Not bad. Rushed to the jam at around 4 p.m. Quite crowded. Enjoyed myself.He went back this morning.

Korean Bread

2008-04-20T08:50:00.002+08:00

I have yet to find the Korean bread flour.

Ingredients A: (make 17 pieces)
44og. Korean bread flour
60g high protein flour
10g. milk powder
95g butter
40g icing sugar
150g whole eggs (chilled)
10g soy sauce
175g iced water
Ingredient B:
40g. black sesame seeds
Ingredient C:
2 tbsps corn oil
Ingredient d:
I rice bowl of ice cubes-placed into two tart moulds

Method:
1. Combine ingredient (A) in a mixer. Beat on slow speed of one minute. Next, beat on medium speed for one minute till a non-sticky dough is formed. Add in Ingredient (B) and beat on medium speed for another minute till it starts to develop a sticky texture. Remove dough and scale at 60 grams each.
2. Stain your palms with a touch of oil from ingredients (C). Shapeno. (1) into rounds. Arrange them on a greased baking tray. There is no need to proof dough pieces.
3. Bake no.(2) immediately in a preheated oven at 170'C for five minutes. Place in the second portion of ingredient (D). Note: (Ice cubes are used to create steam in the oven and helps the skin to break nicely. This gives the bread a crisp exterior but on eating, the bread has a stringy texture due to the use of glutinous rice flour.) continue to bake for 20 minutes or till the bread has baked through

Korean bread

2008-04-17T13:29:00.002+08:00

I am wondering where to get Korean bread flour in Singapore. I think it is from Taiwan. Only in Malaysia we can get it. I had seen it in one of the magazine Y3K No 39. You had to use ice cubes and ice water to do it.

2008-04-14T15:35:00.005+08:00

I baked Cheddar Cheese Cupcakes, not successsful. My grand daughter, Gladys said it tasted nice. I was not satisfied. Unluckily I forgot to take a photo of the cakes. I tried the second time on Sunday. It was better. I baked a butter cake from Yochana. It turned out very good. Thanks to her for sharing this cake. When I tried to take a photo, I found out someone had been nibbling my cake. Maybe the small one did it. She always like doing it.

don't chicken out, try this duck

2008-04-13T10:45:00.005+08:00

I have this recipe from newspaper clippings dated(2003). Would like to share this recipe.

DUCK WITH RED RICE WINE RESIDUE

2 kg duck
60 g young ginger
5 garlic (remove skin and use whole)
1 tbs light soya sauce
1 tbs black soya sauce
1/2tbs Hwa Teow wine
4 bowls (1.2 litres) of water

seasoning:
1 1/2 tbs. red wine residue
1 tbs preserved beancurd
1 1/2-2 tbs plum sauce
1 1/2 tbs mashed tau cheow
pepper and sesame oil
2 tbs water
1 tbs sugar
salt to taste (add last)

1. Blanch duck in boiling water. This makes it easy to remove the wax on
the body.
2. Chop into big pieces. Marinade in 1 tbs light soya sauce and 1 tbsp black soy
sauce for one hour.
3. Parboil duck in hot oil and then rinse under running water to remoe excess oil.
4. Prepare seasoning and mix into a paste.
5. Heat some oil in a wok. Fry onion , garlic and ginger.
6. Put paste in to fry, followed by the duck. add 1/2 tbs wine and 4 bowls of water.
7. Once it boils, transfer to a casserole. Use high heat for about 10 minutes
then simmer till duck is tender. This should take about 45 minutes.
6. Add salt to taste. Serve.

Note: If you prefer to use chicken, you need only 2 1/2 bowls of water.
Cooking time can also be cut down to half an hour.

2008-04-05T07:56:00.003+08:00

Yesterday, we were asked to act in a certain movie which is not yet shown. We enjoyed ourselves although we have many retakes. Life as an artist is not that easy. This time we were given drinks not like the last time when we act in the series without drinks under a hot sun. I didn't feel tired this time. Last time we were tired beacause we came after 4 hours of linedancing. we were not prepared for that. We were sweaty without changing of clothings.

2008-04-01T09:05:00.002+08:00

My teacher asks anyone interested in joining the movie by Royston Tan, the same guy who produced 881. Calling for all aunties to act in the dancing part. This year calling for 500 linedancers to do a part in the National Day.Quite tedious to go in the movie or drama series. Got the experience once. Very tiring.

THAI CUSTARD CUP CAKE.

2008-03-11T15:49:00.006+08:00

A few years back I tried this Thai Custard cup cake which I got it from a friend. It is cotton soft but I got burnt because of the caramel. Forgot that the caramel is real hot It burnt three of my fingers.

ingredients:
(1) Caramel : 100g sugar (don't use spoon to stir.
(11) Custard : (80 g. sugar
(200ml evaporate / fresh milk If too rich use 100ml milk and 100ml
water
(4 egg yolk

(111) Chiffon cake:
(A) 2 egg whites
35 g sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tarter

(B) 40ml water )
1 egg yolk )
25 ml corn oil ) - Mix
1/2 tsp vanilla )
50g top flour )
25 g sugar )
1/4 tsp baking powder )

Method:
1. Melt (1) till golden brown, then pour into 8 greased small cups
2. Mix (11) together then pour into (1) and small cup with the caramel
3. Beat egg white into tartar 1 minute, (A) then add 35g sugar till stiff.
4. Then pour (B) mixture into egg white mixture (A), stir well
5. Pour the egg mixture into the small cups (2)
6. Bake in overn 20 minutes 150'C, 350'F, gas No 5. (Use top heat and top shelf. Use
a tray to put on second shelf to block bottom beat.

2008-03-10T15:07:00.007+08:00

Charmine likes to dress up and pose.
I had tried using the red wine sediments to cook the chicken. I don't know why it is so sweet. Maybe my maid use too little salt. After I add a little bit more. It is ok. Will try next time. The colour is very attractive. This dish is also good for confinement food with red wine from the red wine sediment. My nephew and grandchildren loves this soup.

2008-03-01T08:58:00.002+08:00

At last, this is the day I will find out whether I succeed in making the red wine paste. I succeed , I thought it is difficult to make. Thanks to Cuisine Asia for the recipe.