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Hellow Everyone, It's been very quiet here! I wish I could write something at this time around. Unfortunately, time is not on my side at the moment! I promise I will fill up this space soon.. Catch you later, readers :) Cheers,

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Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I updated this blog. Here we go again, another excuse another reason. But not today, I will keep them all, promise! But, this post is very special, I personally dedicate this to the wonderful baby boy named Wayne Ng.  He is the son of a brilliant researcher in our Uni, kindhearted, cheerful and friendly. He is only one year old, but he has to undergo an open

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Hi Everyone, I was caught up with a lot of things for the past two weeks. I was so exhausted over the weekends and the only thing I wanted to do was sleeping. Last week, I completely had no idea of what to cook, it was rather unusual, really. This week, I promised myself to cook something, and eat a proper home cook meal. I had decided to cook this american corn dogs. Something from my

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-56263199409390199222011-09-05T09:46:00.001+10:002011-09-05T09:46:49.567+10:00

Hi  Everyone, Yesterday was the perfect day to wish every father on earth " Happy father's day!". I have the most awesome and wonderful dad without whom I can't be here. He is someone who I turn to whenever I'm worried or lost faith and confidence in me. He will give words of wisdom and encouragement that awake me Having said that, I always miss out either his big day, or this special

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-67374333330861783562011-08-31T23:21:00.000+10:002011-09-03T10:44:14.309+10:00

Hi Everyone, You know spring is here by just seeing berries are stocked high on the supermarket' shelves. Although, I adore winter weather, this winter wasn't particularly welcoming. It was way too wet and windy. But, the beginning of spring is just perfect. I enjoy walking under the sun with cold air blowing lightly at me.   H bought me these lilies. They were beautiful, weren't they?! I

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Hi Everyone,   On Saturday afternoon, me, H and M went to sunday market at Paddington, the weather was just perfect. We had brunch, and took sometime to look around the market, and ended up buying some chocolates. I love their orange bliss. After went home and stretched my legs, I had a sudden urge to cook this stir fry noodle. My mom used to cook this in a huge batch and I had it for lunch,

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-25210222137231228262011-08-17T00:05:00.001+10:002011-08-17T00:05:51.841+10:00

Hello Everyone, Today is Independence Day of Indonesia!! It's been four years since the last time I celebrated our independence day back home. During my high school years, I was one of the flag bearers,  one month before the big day, the flag bearers had to prepare the formation for the flag ceremony, countless practice and determinations were much needed to ensure a perfect flag ceremony. There

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Hi Everyone, The cold winter is back. Something calming, and gratifying are so much needed at this time around. H asked me the other day to cook fried chicken. I could tell from his tone, he had longed for it far too long. Can you say no to such request?!! Well, I just couldn't. Last year was the last time I had this back in Indonesia. I missed it as much as H too. This fried chicken had

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-18625725513377850922011-08-04T00:14:00.003+10:002011-08-04T09:09:22.672+10:00

Hi everyone, When I was busy buying ingredients for the night, I found these golden raspberries in my green grocer. They were absolutely gorgeous, I love their golden ointment, and the fact that I had never tasted them, I said to myself " I just have to buy this and make something out of it!" I was thinking of a galette, but I was too lazy to roll out a pastry. Then, I remembered I

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Hi Everyone, I was enjoying my breakfast one morning, I flicked through gourmet traveler magazine in front of me, and I saw a macaron recipe. I told myself "That's it! I just have to make them." A couple of years ago, I was so overwhelmed by so many reviews on how challenging it is to make macaron, so I buried my eagerness deep down somewhere. That morning I said to myself to get out of my

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This is the continuing part of my Melbourne gateway. We spent a day to just relax near the Yarra river, enjoy a cool breeze blown towards us, stretch our legs and prepare ourselves for the next destinations. It sometimes occurs to me that I find it difficult to enjoy the beautiful view in front of us and knowing the fact that you have heaps of things to do. But, not this time. I

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Hi Everybody, Back in March this year, I visited Melbourne to meet the lovely Nigella Lawson. Ever since, I always wait for the time to come back to Melbourne and explore its beauty. I adore how Melbourne creates its entirety from the unique marriage of  the classic and contemporary designs. To top it off, Melbourne is the food capital of Australia. The city is surrounded by many talented and

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Hi Everyone, During my recent trip to Westfield shopping center, me and my beloved stumbled on this burger joint, he ordered wagyu beef burger and parmesan and truffle fries based on my suggestions (I just have to take some credit for introducing him to these devilishly good grub!). Let me tell you the fries was awesome!! Felt like every bite we took was heaven on earth, it was simply divine!

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Hi Everyone, Beginning of this year, I promised myself I would feature more Indonesian delicacies. Yeah right, my resolution somehow almost disappeared in just a couple of months! The turning point was when I looked under labels, I only posted 3 Indonesian dishes for the entire year. I felt so ashamed! This time,  I have to make it up, for real! They were so many ideas floating around my

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-43656106429977429442011-06-13T15:28:00.001+10:002011-06-13T15:41:15.717+10:00

Dear Readers, Last week was a week full of cheer, joy, and awesomeness. Last Tuesday was my birthday!!! *YAY!* I do feel so blessed and can't be more thankful this year. The beginning of this year was the tough one. Adapting to so many changes were not always pleasant. Thankfully, things have worked out with their own pace. I would like to highlight the biggest cheer in my life! My permanent

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Dear Readers, Lately,  Sydney's weather has become more chaotic than ever, strong wind, heavy rains, and an extremely cold weather have become an everyday thing, it doesn't feel like autumn anymore. Having said that I don't feel too apologetic about it,  I think colder weather is a perfect time to snuggle down in bed, eat something warm and comforting, and be lazy. When I was thinking about what

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Hi Everyone, I was so blown away by farmers market, I love talking to the growers, they know the bits and bobs of their produce which means you will get extra tips in getting the best out of their produce. I went to Victoria Market, during my short trip to Melbourne last time, I have to say I couldn't stop Aww, and Ooow-ing every 3-4 meters away. Seeing cured meats being hanged,  all sorts of

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Hi Everyone, For many tired souls, you need a cure that works like wonder. I remembered when my brain has worked so incredibly hard through out the day and I felt so flushed, I wallowed for something sweet, filling and comforting. Recently, many desserts that involve coffee or chocolate have caught my attention. They made me crave for it to the point that I couldn't even decide which one to

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-58193234071657123832011-05-01T21:45:00.000+10:002011-05-01T21:45:18.649+10:00

Hi Everyone, A friend of mine brought some granny smith apples to a dinner last time. Turned out he complained about how sour it was. So, I said to him deliberately " why don't you leave the apples with me, I can whip up some apple pies later! " I keep my promise. Please don't scream, and don't kill this page yet! I think I have dedicated many of this page for apple pie recipes. I love and

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-45406238971508934392011-04-26T09:53:00.001+10:002011-06-13T15:31:07.663+10:00

Hi Everyone, I was so content knowing the fact that I had five days of short holiday to spend. I wasn't able to concentrate at all during the week. I kept thinking what I should cook, what I should do, where I should go. Sadly, this holiday had upset the weather slightly. The sky was dark, and gloomy. So, no picnic at all this easter holiday. I woke up one day and craved for pempek.

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-60396765072605512462011-04-21T11:59:00.002+10:002011-04-21T15:14:15.892+10:00

Hey Everyone, I learned how to cook way back when I first arrived in Australia to continue my tertiary study. After four years, I realise that cooking is not only an open channel to good food, but also a passion and a sanctuary. This year is a starting point of my career as a chemical engineer. I remember whenever the stress of continuous assignments hit me, cooking was and still is my escape.

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Hi Everyone, Yes, It's been a while. My resolution for this year is to cook, write and blog more, however sometimes ambition can fall short too. So, please do forgive me. I love cooking especially during such a busy schedule where you can have some quiet time for yourself to just stir the pot in front of you, and eat for a better living. I think that is the moment where I find cooking has its

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-75766415635237174422011-02-12T22:34:00.002+11:002011-02-12T22:39:43.150+11:00

It's almost here, the day when you shower people you love with all sweet things imaginable. From chocolates to flowers, from candies to greeting cards, from dining out at the fancy restaurant or even dining in at the comfort of your house. You guess it, Valentine's day is here. For me,  I love something old school like cooking breakfast on the big day, with flowers or a present on the table. I

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-35654869700599930072011-02-05T22:36:00.001+11:002011-06-13T15:31:37.007+10:00

Disclaimer: The following recipe is not..once again.. it is not!! churros recipe. However, this sweet treat is amazing.. So please keep reading.. If you want me to name what food I love, I can go on.. and on.. and on..So, please stop me!! I know what I eat... well, most of the time.. But not all the time.. I used to have this snack, it is crunchy, slightly sweet, and it is deep fried (

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-17949622722586091512011-01-26T19:08:00.002+11:002011-01-26T19:15:38.104+11:00

Hi All,  Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!....Oi! Oi! Oi!Yes, you are right, mate! Today is Australia day. Everyone here celebrated everything Australian.. From having fun at the beach, having lambs, sausages, and steaks on the barbie (yes, they call BBQ, Barbie!), and of course, watching Australian Open (me in this case)! What amazes me the most about Australia is how diverse the cultures are. There are

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Hi Everyone, Hope you all have a lovely New Year! First thing first, I am back in Sydney, however for days, I was bored to the limit, that I didn't feel like doing anything.. Once, my mom called me, and she said "why don't u cook?!". Well, after months of not touching my new kitchen, I just lost the momentum. So, what my mom said did hit me. So, no more laziness.. and I was off to the

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-19102564497714833282010-12-25T05:00:00.001+11:002010-12-26T01:36:56.040+11:00

Hey All, I am here in Indonesia, my lovely home. Currently, I enjoy every single thing here. I immerse myself in various activities, my cousin's wedding, shopping with mom, lunches and dinner with family, and friends. I know I should be embarrassed about this, but I have no shame for it, I have to tell you that I literally eat 4-5 times a day here. It does sound crazy, but I couldn't care less

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-89027659662331855872010-12-08T00:47:00.004+11:002011-05-24T23:32:07.690+10:00

@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Oh the weather outside is frightful  But the fire is delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow.. Let it snow.. Let it snow.. ~Let it snow by Dean Martin~I love festive seasons for so many

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-4295816407550423062010-12-01T15:39:00.000+11:002010-12-01T15:39:24.999+11:00

Sydney's weather changes every single minute that you can count. It changes more than a girl changes her clothes for a date. You seriously need a body of steel to withstand a dry hot air, and cold breezy wind in the evening. Oh well. I just want to update you my dear reader that I will be away for a couple of weeks. Yes, I am moving to a new kitchen in my new what I so called home. I am very

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-79059781746509876252010-11-07T21:28:00.005+11:002010-11-07T21:41:07.851+11:00

This spring is a bit chilly than usual, which is good. I love cool, breezy weather.. This kind of weather made me long for something that I knew would comfort me... I thought about roast beef, roast chicken for quite a long time ago. There is something about Sunday roast that always make me so fond about it. I think it must be the sense of festivities, and abundance. I miss the good old days

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-6706548150256072182010-10-29T21:00:00.006+11:002010-10-29T21:20:25.605+11:00

With such an unpredictable weather, cold, sunny, windy, rainy all in a day.. Sydney's weather can seriously put you off from going out.  However, I sometime can't even be more thankful since I can stay at home, and whip up something that just right to suit the mood of the weather. Imagine the smell of warm cookies wafting in the air. I can tell you that everything will be much more forgiving

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-69643034707850840602010-10-26T16:49:00.002+11:002010-10-26T19:42:51.610+11:00

I have a HUGE urge to bake and cook.. After 3 weeks of my non-existence in the kitchen, I can finally say " I am free, and I can cook AGAIN!!" If you've ever wondered where the heck I was, I had my final year project due last week. I went mad, everybody went mad. However, once it came to an end, I was so relieved! I was thinking what I should cook as a reward to myself. I knew... Rhubarb came

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-55672279241955047722010-09-26T00:05:00.001+10:002010-09-26T00:25:22.909+10:00

Hi Everybody, My morning routine has been pretty similar for the last couple of months *it changes every now and then depends on my uni timetable*. I snooze my alarm for 3-4 times, wake up, take a bath, have breakfast *toast with peanut butter and jelly *my absolute concoction*, or I buy something along my way to uni*, and rush to uni for classes!! But, I love my morning walk *as long as I'm not

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-51067662746190578942010-09-19T15:21:00.007+10:002010-09-19T21:48:50.110+10:00

Hi Everybody, Are you lovin' the weather? Truthfully, I won't say I love spring, or summer. My love is and will always be for winter and autumn. But, I can't resist the fruits that are in season during spring and summer.. They are wonderfully delectable, and there are gazillion of them *I might be a little exaggerating here*. Amongst all the berries available, I put my heart and soul to the

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-1297532123949215282010-08-30T20:52:00.003+10:002011-08-11T00:35:15.494+10:00

Hi Everybody, It's nearing the deadline of my submission to masak barang yuk cooking round up (see here). This month theme is BBQ/Grilling. Well, I have several ideas to begin with, but I decided to go back to my root, yes, Indonesian. I think it's a delicacy to pass on Indonesian cuisine to future generations and let it remain as long as possible. *not so little me aim to put my

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-3296870029182731632010-08-28T22:53:00.005+10:002010-08-29T19:44:28.072+10:00

Hi Everyone, After having a spending spree for props lately, I felt very guilty. Yes, I spent quite a fortune for something I've always believed that I will need it. Oh well!! habit.. what can I say!! :( Hence, I decided to have more of a self control today. I accompanied my parent's friend today, and we went to a korean shop. *temptation #1* I kept on telling myself " you don't need this, you

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-33558112030092269752010-08-14T20:45:00.002+10:002010-08-29T00:48:45.058+10:00

I'm back with my apple pie today. Do you still remember my pie madness (in here)?? I tried a couple of recipe, and still stumble on the same problem.. I'm wondering, is short crust pastry flaky? or crumbly? Well, I have no problem with flaky pastry, but I want the one that crumbles in your mouth right away.. Anyway, If you think flaky pastry is right for you, this recipe is yours. This

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-52818012125102500072010-07-25T23:42:00.004+10:002010-07-26T09:53:24.310+10:00

Dear Readers, I miss this blog so badly. I've been busy lately, a sudden shock of a new semester really got me. Finally, I was in the mood to brainstorm and do something about it. I love apple pie. When I first tried it, I hated it. I didn't like the taste at all. However, I gave it another chance, which in the end, it really converted me. I'm a great believer of not so enjoyable ingredients,

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Sydney has become colder and colder.. Shivering, as well as getting hungry all the time, which frustrates me a little bit. I crave for carbs, sweets, anything which lead me to the consequences that I have to conquer i.e gaining weight, and pimples appearing happily everywhere. None of them are good. However, I am not afraid to add more mess to the body, as long as my tummy is full.  You

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-45294030612662283132010-06-27T17:03:00.000+10:002010-06-27T21:41:22.926+10:00

Hello Everyone,I traveled down to Mexico.not literally definitely..We went to darlinghurst for dinner.Let me introduce you toCafe Pacifico We were greeted nicely by mexican ornaments hanging on the ceiling, a lot of candles, and happening songs! We were settled for what we wanted to order.However, we didn't read the menu on the web correctly.The menu they provided on their web is banquet

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-15486507052532898662010-06-15T17:12:00.000+10:002010-06-15T17:14:04.698+10:00

In the middle of cold weather and rumbling stomachI need to call someone that I know for sure will save my day..YES!! The Take Aways..!!Among the many choices including thai and chinese, I settled with pizza..we are not talking about any gourmet pizza, domino's, or pizza hut here.I'm talking about the pizza chain business that has a newly opened branch in MaroubraBehold everybody.. It's the EAGLE

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-64066888869212141002010-06-13T18:14:00.000+10:002010-06-30T00:29:54.360+10:00

Yesterday was my Dad's BIG Day!!Being away from home makes me feel a bit emotional :(..But, this doesn't stop me from giving him something special."I know you might not be able to taste this Dad..  But, I hope you enjoy the pictures I took" I made this cookies since he likes cookies a lot. He likes this to accompany him while he is watching TV.I picked the Jam drop cookies because I love cookies

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-64928147309755362852010-06-12T22:48:00.000+10:002010-06-12T23:11:38.453+10:00

A visit to Tony Roma's is always memorableThose foods brought me down to memory lane..I remembered I ordered the exact same things when I was 16 years old  We were seated near the wood fire..I felt like I dined in at someone's home.Very cozy and warm.. We were given a complementary bread.However, I was quite disappointed with the butter. The butter was packed with herbs and pepper. However it was

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Hello Everyone, Today is my birthday! YAY! Cake # 1 I always love birthdays!!Who doesn't?!!I love it when you can make a wish and blow the candles..Since, I believe, if you made a wish before you blow your candle, it will come true.* I like to believe it*I got a nice surprise from B, my sis and friends!!and I also got 2 cakes... and Presents.. Let me share with you a glimpse of what did happen

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-48143318733863005392010-06-05T13:00:00.000+10:002010-06-05T13:02:44.515+10:00

Dear Readers,I used to call my dad before dinner to buy a snack for supper..In Indonesia, we normally call it Kuo Tie.It is also known as Potsticker. I made this using shop bought dumpling skin, *I know, I know shop bought again!*But hey, nothing is wrong with that.and It is meant to be a snack, which means TIME required has to be as minimal as possible. *what an excuse*Since, I was in a

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Dear Readers,It's been a while I haven't posted anything here..I've been busy lately....Thank goodness, it's almost over.At least, I can breathe a little bit..Anyway, I have thousands of ideas..So, watch out.. ^^More posts are comin' Enough with all the talking...Today, I made crispy prawn sandwich with coleslaw and onion ring (Sounds MAD??!!!) But, I will concentrate more on the coleslaw.I

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During the weekends, I always think what food I should cook.. Today..I walked to the freezer, and saw a bag full of ribs.. I bought the ribs a while ago..Planned to make a delicious BBQ Ribs..Since I was pressed for time, and I needed to empty my freezer a little *yes, so I can buy more stuff^^*So, I came up with this idea..I made this Asian Inspired Ribs...It is a cross breed between Chinese

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I'm back...You might notice I rarely post something these days..Yes... I've been busy.. Sleep in the early morning.. Wake up in the afternoon..Pimples everywhere.. Sad.. Anyway,  Every Anzac Day, I always have Anzac Biscuit in the pantry..I love the chewiness, and its crunchiness at the same time..And it is packed with oats, coconut. *smells fantastic too* Today, I made this little swirl of

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This is the second round for bundt and pound cake bake off.. First of all..Thank goodness..It's sunday.. although.. Hell no to monday..Monday means work will start to pile up again.. anyway... Cut the crap..Today, I baked pound..The recipe is taken from dorie greenspan *again*it is called perfection pound cake..but I diverted it a little bit by following her small note, and transferred it into

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 " Pound cake is a yellow cake, kinda have it"~Grey's Anatomy~ Call me obsessed I can watch grey's anatomy over and over again..and still can't get enough...I was reminded about this pound cake when I saw it appeared on grey's anatomy..I used to hate this cake..It's dense.. It's buttery.. We always have it during chinese new year.. my aunty always make this..*I'm sorry aunty.. But no offense*

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I woke up this morning, jumped out of my blanket..brushed my teeth, and started measuring the ingredients..It's Sunday everybody... And...It's time for PANCAKE!! I know.. I know what you guys think, PANCAKE = BORING!! *well, I just can't get enough of it* But, this one is different.. I guarantee a pancake that is fluffier, and softer than ever.. Since I have some buttermilk left in my fridge,I

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I have a love affair with cake that looks simple, yet pretty.What I meant by simple.. The filling is sandwiched between 2 layer cake..with no cream what so ever on the side..Simple.. and pretty.. That's what I actually attempted today..I wanted to make a chocolate cake with buttercream.. topped the cake with another buttercream..and scattered the cute small eggsI love a rich, oily buttercream.

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This morning, I overslept...  I slept at 3 am, and should woke up at 8am for my 9am class.In fact, I woke up at 8.45 am..I couldn't be bothered to go to UNI anymore..So, I just tucked myself back in the blanket for another hour.Oh autumn.. Whenever you come, I just wanna stay in bed all day. Yesterday, I was thinking about fried steak, and gravy.Some translate fried steak as crumbs covered

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I love this little baby since I was a kid..Whenever my mom was pressed for time..SPAM always was there to save the day..Well, back then.. We had no idea the existence of spam..what we knew was MALING.. and actuallyMALING = SPAMexcept the fact that Maling is the chinese version of SPAM So.. today, me and my sister confronted the spamby trying to be as creative as possible to dress the spam into

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Hi everyone.. this is the continuing part of a scallop dish.. Today.. the menu is Pan fried Scallop with pasta.. Ingredients: 8 scallops, roe removed 1/2  lemon 1 big red chili, de-seeded, and chopped roughly 1 clove garlic 1 tomato, diced roughly 1 tsp dried oregano or 1-2tbsp chopped parsley or  sprigs of thyme butter cooked pasta for 2 people salt and pepper, to

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Hi everyone,Have you watched my kitchen rules??!!I love to watch this series now..I can't wait for the final on monday.. Before I watched this series, I never thought that a home cook can deliver restaurant standard dishes..I was wrong.. completely..As long as you have the courage to try.. YOU certainly CAN! So.. after being inspired by them..I put myself to the test, to make something simple.. 

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Hello Sydneysiders...I always feel jealous towards Melbourne-ians..Since, many great cooking courses are held in Melbourne..and also..I have to say, that Melbourne is the food epicenter of Australia.. Therefore, when I knew that they have this event called Taste of Sydney..My body and soul were loaded with excitement.. Here,You'll be exposed by many exhibitors from food to wine industries..Those

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Hello everyone,2 days ago, I drooled for pancakes badlySo, since yesterday I've been making pancakesWhat I love about it..is the smell of vanilla, and butter that are just wafting throughout the house I just bought a maple syrup from david jones last sunday..so, I had an excuse to make a batch of pancakes. I like the soft interior of the pancake, and the merciful golden brown exterior...It was

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I'm so glad that I can finally post this..I just had a melt down after dealing with fondant..I screwed like hell!!! In my mind, I always have a notion that decorating cupcakes with fondant will be dead easy...In fact, I spent hours to be fooled by this fondant..Somehow, this fondant didn't dry * does it suppose to be dry?*Whenever, I pulled it, It teared apart..What am I supposed to do?? The

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Hi peeps..As you may know from my last post..I was looking forward to taste all the state's goodness. After a long wait, and countless searched for the most trusted restaurant..I finally found it..2 days ago,  me, and friends went to South at Neutral Bay... As we entered, we were welcomed by the waitress, and she showed us our table..In a couple of minutes, We ordered many southern staples such

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Hi there,I'm currently on a mission to find American  restaurant that taste as good as what I saw on TV.From Ribs that so tender, it will just fall off the bone,to Crunchy Southern Fried ChickenFrom a mouth watering Pulled pork sandwich,to oversized burger.. Any ideas where I can find a restaurant that will serve those foods I mentioned???Pls let me know.... To be honest,I envy the americans, who

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I've been waiting for this huge feast for weeks..and finally, I got to eat it! :D The preparations for the ribs, and all the side dishes are quite a pain.Once I woke up, I cut the potato, cut the onion with tears run down from eyes *of course*...I made my homemade BBQ sauce to baste on the ribs later..   I started at 10am, and ate around 1pm..haha.. it was quite a long wait... Thx for bibi for

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What a week?!I haven't been able to cook much these couple of weeksJust can't imagine, how many things will come across my life in the next couple of months. Anyway...This month, I joined this event again.. MASAK BARENG YUUK!!I love the fact that I will have to cook something that I never cooked it before.. Today, I cooked sweet corn chowder... I was inspired by Nigella lawson, so I added the

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Time = PreciousGuests = 'The King'Us = ??? There are times when we are pressed for time, and still need to do a bit of cooking to dazzle our guests.......Don't freak out...First things first, We must think of something easy with a little effort to put in, and of course it MUST taste DELICIOUS. This recipe is a kill winner..Why?1. Super easy2. Delicious3. A little washing up4. I'am HAPPY This

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After craving for a good burger *I blame Man Vs Food*Today, I give myself a tryThis recipe still needs a bit of modification, but I consider it as a good start. Spicy Burger  Ingredients:500 gr Minced Beef 1/3 Cup dry breadcrumbs1 tsp  sweet paprika1/2 tsp chili powder1 medium brown onion, chop finely1 clove garlic, crushed, and pound into a paste1 egg, lightly beaten2 tbsp tomato pasteSalt

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Hi there,  It's my first post for "Masak Bareng Yuuk!!!" The theme for this month is Panganan Kaki Lima, which could be translated into hawker food. Today, I picked Ayam Bakar which has become one of staple hawker food in Indonesia. I used the recipe from Primarasa, it is called Ayam Bakar Pedas Manis. And here is the recipe : Ingredients : 1 kg chicken ( I used cornfed chicken

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-85789305227482679102010-01-24T19:28:00.000+11:002010-02-02T15:22:29.609+11:00

G'Day Mate, Since Australia Day is just around the corner, I post this recipe that I think really resemble OZ! Yes,... Sausage Roll...I don't know how and when it started though, but what I know is that it's DELISH! Sausage roll basically is just a puff pastry with meat filling wrapped together, and then baked..But nowadays, it comes with more variations for the filling.Today, I decided to make

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Hi there,I would like to talk about two people who influenced me the most. The first one would definitely be my MOTHER..She is a great cook. I admire her passion in cooking very much. She is the person who will rescue me when I made countless mistakes in cooking, and also she is someone to talk to about tips and tricks in the kitchen. Besides her, there is one other person who has a great love

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Instant.. Express.. Fast.... When I was a kid, I thought who would ever buy instant spices, or mixes... But now, I would!!! Once I moved to Syd, everything is changed... I need to cook for myself, and as a student I do have plenty of other jobs to do.. I can't be bothered grinding up some spices anymore... This is where the instant spices or mixes come in handy and rescue me in my repertoire. We

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Sunday.. Time to lay down, relax, and unwind.. But, not today... I need to pull up my sleeves for the cook off in the kitchen. Today, I cooked 3 dishes.. 1 for afternoon tea, 2 for our dinner..   Chocolate Pear Pudding w/ Chocolate Sauce The Pear pudding was okay for me.. Nothing special. Although, It did answer my curiosity about the combination between chocolate and pear.. However, I don't

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-2581759890463930162010-01-09T12:46:00.000+11:002010-02-02T15:21:41.983+11:00

Always have been a dream to use a torch.. But, the fact that I have to fill my own torch with butane, my dream is gone with the wind. Butane is a flammable liquid, and after taking the safety course, I just can't bare looking at dangerous stuffs around me, yes, it freaks me out. Thankfully, I found the head of a torch only, so I just clamp it onto a butane gas cylinder, don't even have to

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After 10 wonderful days in Jakarta, I had to go back to Syd facing another challenging and tiring days that are about to come. The night before the 7 hour flight, I went to martabak manis stall. I have been to this shop since I was little. Even the vendor still remember me. :D I ordered my favourite topping CHEESE! In fact, I also fancy the sesame and cheese topping. So, here I posted the

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I'm in a really deep hole. My two lenses broke. My camera (inside the camera bag) actually fell onto the floor, and bang! It's gone..I feel so helpless, I used to bring my camera around with me, to take photos of food that I ate, or food that I cooked. Now, I have nothing. I will go to the reparation center tomorrow. Hope they could fix my baby before I fly back. Please babies get well

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Welcome to dessert hall of fame.. Today, I went to Honeymoon dessert, I ate some of their specialities before. But I haven't been there my self. So, here I am. Since me, and my friend had our lunch already, we decided to share some of the desserts. We ordered tofu and almond pudding, snow white sago, durian, and banana pancake. Snow White Sago Tofu and Almond pudding Durian Pancake Banana

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I've been to this restaurant for quite sometime. Today, me and my sis ordered spicy squid set and Ggan Pung Gi(is that rite?) set. This set menu comes with soft tofu soup, rice, and banchan (korean condiment). The food is nice, the owner is also nice ( I hate to go to a restaurant where we (paying customers) are not respected enough by the waitress, so their attitudes are really important point

Ayuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374918668689559647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400572731327196965.post-9560321093140538952009-12-18T23:39:00.000+11:002010-03-07T21:18:07.032+11:00

I went to mitre10 today, to buy a portable BBQ! It means there would be some delicious BBQ coming up. Anyway, the most enjoyable moment for me today is to be able to taste the most tasties sausage roll ever. Yes, It's Bourke Street Bakery everyone. We bought some of their famous dishes like lamb and harissa sausage roll, pork and fennel sausage roll, chocolate tart, vanilla and strawberry

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Fiuhh... what a week. Work is really tiring. Whenever I went home, I just felt too exhausted to do anything else. I didn't have any idea what to cook rite now. Everything seems so tiring. Since, I would have a week off, I would like to use that time to cook a bit. I'm still thinking about chocolate pie though..I hope I could make it real soon. Anyway, can't wait to go back to indo :D:D yipie!! :D

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First of all, Me and My mom created this challenge for us to try new things that we never cook it before. The first challenge that i proposed was PIE! we could make any pie, savory, sweet, anything.. I have a savory tooth, hence i ended up making this QUICHE with bacon, leeks, and onions. It's meant to be a Quiche Lorraine, but when i searched on Google, Quiche Lorraine only contains mostly meat,

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TiramisuMooncakeCroquembouche

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I always think of writing something that i really love to do, like cooking. However, i always find it hard to write down what i really want. Well, this is not my first blog. I've been writing for quite sometime, and quite inconsistent in doing so. Therefore, i want to make a fresh start. and here it is!!The idea of this blog, is like a notebook for my self that capture my journey in cooking.

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