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Pan Mee @ Hou Mei Yuan

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Pan Mee (flat flour noodle) @ Hou Mei Yuan near BJ complex has been the talk of Pan Mee lovers, acknowledge for it's home-made recipe from the mee to the sauce which complement the food perfectly.

If you are bored with dine-in restaurants and had enough of economy rice (like me), this is just the place to go! You can enjoy the alfresco setting of the cafe, peaceful ambience under the tall trees.

They serve from thin to thick, dry to soupy version of Pan Mee. All RM3.00 each for large. I tell you, the small portion is really not enough to eat, must at least order the large portion. These are some of the Pan Mee that we ordered.

Thick and dry

Thin and dry

Thick and soup

Homemade sauce

Glutinous Rice Dumpling

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:42:00 +0000

WARNING!!! TAK HALAL!!

Have you ever eaten a Nyonya kee chang (nyonya glutinous rice dumpling) ? Nyonyas are famous for their strong taste bud and are strict towards the original taste of nyonya food. Though kee chang is not originated from the babas and nyonyas, but they are greatly influenced by the Chinese Culture too. Kk's grandmother is a Nyonya. I'm soo lucky to have the privilege to taste some of the authentic nyonya food like the otak-otak (direct translation -brains), as the dish resembles the brain, being soft and squishy) filled with fish (ikan kembung) and a type of leaf to add flavour to the paste. Ooh, i'm salivating..

Okay, come back to the dumplings. Ah-Ma @ Grandma made some dumplings for us as we told her we were coming home for a visit. Here's some of the pictures that i took before i lose control eating it up :p

It is normally filled with pork meat, water chestnut and duck egg yolk. Ah-Ma says the dumpling is not complete without these 3 main ingredient^^ I didn't have the chance to witness how she wrapped the dumplings.

My mom usually wrap it in a triangle shaped but never in a rectangular shape. So i guess the rectangular ones are much more difficult to wrap.

I took more interest in Baba & Nyonya's Culture after i watched The Little Nyonya from YouTube! I instantly fall in love of the drama series! You can start watching the 1st Episode HERE! Photos Courtesy of Mediacorptv!

Yue Niang @ Ju Xiang

Yu Zhu

Happy Belated DuanWu Festival Wishes to all!

My Wedding Website

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:30:00 +0000

If you wonder why it's been a while i haven't post up new food hunt of mine, then its because i'm busy preparing our wedding..Yes, Sakaigirl is getting MARRIED!! You are happy for me right!

Here's what i've been up to, if you would kindly drop your sincere wishes and encouragement for this new couple, visit us at www.mywedding.com/kokkeongkathy and sign in to our Guestbook^^

Hope you enjoy reading^^

Chia Yean Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:27:00 +0000

I first came here with kk's friend who came to Penang for holiday. David brought us here and we ate happily as the food is nice and the price is reasonable. It is situated just opposite the Penang Terminal Bus. Chea Yean Cafe offers Chu-Char in the evening. Nothing special, just a simple and fulfilling dinner. The portion is just nice for 3. This time we came here with Sin Yin.

We ordered Prawn Mantis fried with dried chili.

'Tie Pan Tou Fu' (Taufu in pan).

And vegetable.

The total bill for 3 person costs RM28.60. Then off we go rubbing our tummy..

Satay @ Teluk Kumbar

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:26:00 +0000

I came to Teluk Kumbar Seafood on Mother's Day as i heard my friend and other blogger have good comments about it. No i didn't come with my Mom as they are in my hometown, Sarawak.

From the airport, go straight until you see this old building just around the corner to Gertak Sanggul. Find a parking place near or opposite the buliding. Then take the road beside the bulding which you'll reach the beach.

Me and Kk came with Lip Giat, our 'daughter'... We reach around 6pm and the place is already flooded with customers.. We are lucky enough to find a table by the beach. Excited, i walk around and take pictures of the surroundings.. After 15 min, which is quite a long wait, we place our order.

I wanted to eat the satay from the satay stall opposite Teluk Kumbar Seafood, kk went to order 10 sticks.. Satay in early days only costs 30 cents and 50 cents the most, now its 70 cents.. So what, i still wanted to eat it :p

We sit and chat and waited patiently for the whole 1.5 hour! Thank goodness we had something before we came.. "a hungry men is always an angry men"

Here comes our dishes, we waited from evening till the sun sets and getting dark..lol.. I couldn't take good pictures of the dishes as the place is dim with no good lighting around.. i haven't got a good camera.. So i just manage to take some photos. The satay also comes at the same time as our dishes.. can you imagine how long is that?!

Despite the good comments, i found the food are so so only.. we ordered Lala, fried calamari, Kangkung fried with belacan and Butter Prawns..

Maybe we didn't order the famous crab and have a taste, or maybe the quality drops as there were too many customer to handle.. the whole experience was not good..

The satay is good! The chicken is juicy and well marinated!

I shall come here again when there are less people.. then i'll share with you the Teluk Kumbar Seafood posts.

What i learned:
1. Come during weekdays, they have good business especialy during weekends and public holidays, unless you come very early or you don't mind waiting...
2. The satay is good, should try it! Other is same as no 1.

2nd Scavenger Hunt @ Nicole B Photography

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Hi friends, i found this Scavenger Hunt interesting, so i wana give it a try! If you wana knw more about it, do visits Nicole's blog!

FINALLY, i've COMPLETED the quest!!!!!!!YAY! So happy!! Thank you Nicole for the opportunity! Really got me to hunt for pictures^^

Here are my lists:

Wish me luck!
1) a souvenier from my colleague who went to Sabah

2) a fish - everyone taking their bath under the small fountain..except for the one fish that poses for the camera*

3) a religious building - Ong Si Thye Guan Tong

4) a fire department - Dial 999 for help when u need it^^ i wonder why they open the door so widely without anyone watching over..

5) a manhole cover

6) a postcard from my favourite movie song album.

7) water

8) a communication device - this is the fifth year of using this handphone

9) a Life event - I got the chance to witness my friend renounce to be a monk. This is the ceremony where he bow to pay respect to his parent for their permission and blessings. It is a very touching moment where the father shed tears of joy.. The later picture is the shaving of hair by his teacher, Kai En Shi Fu, whom he officially become the teacher's student. He is named Jue Guang Shi Fu.

10) a foreign stamp

11) a tree

12) the living space of a non-human

13) a street mirror

14) a decoration fixed on a house - welcome to my warm and happy house^^

15) a foreign flag -It's a Japanese flag, isn't it..

Think again :p my sculptor gel on a piece of A4 paper..haha..Thnx to my hero, Kk who help me find this foreign flag!

16) a fire - the blessings from people who care during my Engage Encounter weekend with my fiance

17) an antenna - malaysian supports Astro

18) a phone booth by the road

19) a 'verboten' sign- this is when there are some salesman come into our office without permission

20) a beach - a place where i can eat fresh seafood. Nyum nyum!

21) a cityscape, Komtar

22) something goofy - this fella's leg is really strong! It traveled for 20 min with our car, 5km from its origin under strong wind and high speed until the whole body vibrates but didn't let go...until we shoo it off..

23) carved statue in front of a temple

24) an eye - gee, who's beautiful eye is this?

25) something rural-hawkers washing plates

Sunset @ Little Genting

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:34:00 +0000

We came here again last Monday to celebrate my friend, Sin Yin's belated birthday.. She's a Penangite but didn't know the existence of Little Genting, so we came straight after work to catch up with the sunset view and of course, the delicious meal..

It's fun to see her face on our adventurous way up the hill, she keep on grabbing the handle as if she scare she's gonna fall.. and thinking are we going to the right places?! Haha, it sure is pumping her adrenaline^^ When we reach the pit, she muttered "Whoa... So beautiful!"

As usual, we ordered our food and take pictures around, this is the place we eat, sea and mountain view..

The sun are ready to dive into the sea as we finish our dinner..

Kk and me decided to take something different :)
Yep, this is my lovely wedding ring!

This is the view after the sunset..

I hope you enjoy it. I have a video clip of the sunset, but don't know how to upload it here.. can anyone enlighten me?

Taufu Fa @ U Soya

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:39:00 +0000

Happy Labour Day Everyone! I slept till incredibly 11.30am.. yea, its bad.. but my bed is too comfortable to leave it alone..

I had my Yong Tau Fu at Bali-Bali, then my friend came to our house to discuss with kk what title to take up for her Master's study..

We went to Pekaka Square's Taufu Fa. I love to eat their Taufu Fa, this is the only place i know selling it.. Sometimes i wonder how they can earn so much money until open a shoplot in Penang as the rental here is not cheap.

I ordered Cold Taufu Fa with Longan Toppings. I love the smooth texture.

Kk ordered Taufu Fa with Almond Toppings. Love the crunchy almonds, will have this next time i come^^

We share a cup of healthy soya drink @ RM1.00

Mei Yen ordered original Taufu Fa with Brown Sugar @ RM1.20

It's a wonderful dessert to have during hot days! These are some of the news articles that they stick on the wall, my chinese is not really good, but i'm sure it says good things about U Soya^^

What you ate during Labour Day?

Pasta Cheese Bake @ Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:45:00 +0000

The first time i came to Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen is with kk, shi ming and a monk, Kai Le Shifu, who brought us here. Kai Le Shifu introduce to us some of the food that he usually ordered. 3 of us were astonished knowing that there is wide range of vegetarian menu from western food, chinese food to hawker's food selection.. Being a first timer here, Shifu ordered for us. The food was fantastic! It changed my point of view on vegetarian food at once! You'll know what i mean when u see the pictures below^^

These are some of the dishes that we ordered, we brought many of our friends here, they all fall in love of this place! Oh ya, it's a self service restaurant where we need to order and pay at the counter before meal. Best is to order different kind of food and share together! The food will taste better by sharing, don't you think so?

Tadaa! This is my FAVOURITE! Pasta Cheese Bake @ RM7.00. If you can't have enough of cheese, try these! It's so rich in flavour and they are very generous with the cheese! Mmmm.. wish i can have it now!

Next is their Green Curry Rice @ RM6.00. This is much better than Little Genting's Green Curry Chicken, though it's vegetarian.

The ingredient for Siam Curry Rice @ RM6.00 is the same with Green Curry, but each have their own unique taste! I like both! They are served with a bowl of plain rice.

We ordered Xiang Chun Noodles @ RM5.00. The noodle they use is different from the noodles at hawker's stall.. i like this better!

There is Lotus Rice @ RM6.00. Normally, it taste good.. Maybe today's rice is too soft, so normal only. But i still prefer Qing Huan Tea House's Lotus Rice! At least Qing Huan's didn't re-use the lotus leaf lol..

For savouries, we ordered Pasembur @ RM5.00, in other word - Indian Salad, composed of shredded cucumber, potatoes, beancurd and fried dough fritters serve with a sweet and spicy nutty sauce. One of my favourite!

Last but not least, their Fruit Tea @ RM12.00, which is not in the Menu.. You have to tell the cashier that you want to order it. Kai Le Shifu tell us about this, now i tell all who come here! It used to serve in a transparent pot, where we can see all the mix fruit and research on what they put into it. It is very refreshing drink, you can refill the hot water...

Then they change into this pot, so I can only show you this.. :(

This is the address:
98 Noble House, Madras Lane
10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Tel/ Fax: 04-2263810

Tips: From Macalister Road, find the Bata Shoe Shop (near UMNO building) and turn into the junction, you'll see Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen!

It opens daily from 8.00 am to 9.30 pm except Mondays.

That's My World: Asam Laksa @ Balik Pulau

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:31:00 +0000

Normally i heard people saying Air Itam's Asam Laksa is the best! But after i tasted Balik Pulau's @ RM2.50 version, i think this is much better than Air Itam's!

The gravy is thicker with bountiful flaked fish! It tasted a bit sour, sweet and spicy! A true appetizer where you'll want a 2nd bowl of Asam Laksa! Though Balik Pulau is off the city, but i don't mind traveling for half an hour to come and eat this^^

According to Wikipedia, Penang laksa, also known as assam laksa from the Malay for tamarind, comes from the Malaysian island of Penang. It is made with mackerel (ikan kembung) soup and its main distinguishing feature is the assam or tamarind which gives the soup a sour taste. The fish is poached and then flaked. Other ingredients that give Penang laksa its distinctive flavour include lemongrass, galangal (lengkuas) and chilli. Typical garnishes includemint, pineapple slices, thinly sliced onion, hε-ko, a thick sweet prawn paste and use of torch ginger flower.

This is my world, how's yours? Click here to join and share with our My World Team your side of the World!

Kuey Teow Th'ng @ Plus 2

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:07:00 +0000

This is the first time i tried their Kuey Teow Th'ng @ RM2.50 for small. It really surprises me that for the humble price, it serves with duck meat slices, pork slices and 2 fishball.. and it taste superb! The taste of the Th'ng is just the way i wanted, not too salty. And the kuey teow is very delicious and slippery.. I personally like their Kuey Teow Th'ng over Wanton Mee.

This is Honey Dew with Sago @ RM1.60. I like Honey Dew, so I'll order this if i miss it^^ Normally i go for chinese tea.

There are many delicious food that you can have here at Plus 2. Enjoy it!

Roti Tisu @ Kayu Nasi Kandar

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Kayu is my favourite place to be for supper, it's air conditioned and the roti's are made to perfection. It is situated behind the Vistana Hotel. Though it is a mamak restaurant, but 70% of their customers are chinese.. The place is even crowded when football season comes.

One of their famous for is the 2-3 feet tall Roti Tisu @ RM4.00.

We came here with kk's grandparents and parents as they were in Penang that time. They were surprised by this Roti Tisu which needed 3 plates to put on.

If you are wondering how it taste like, its very thinly and crispy flour made (mix with other ingredient) snack. We are eating a piece of Artwork, not many mamak stall could make such a tall and firm to its position roti tisu.

Other than Roti Tisu, Kayu serves variety of delicious Nasi Kandar, you'll be surprise Penang ppl's apettite are huge! There are still many ppl queueing up to have their heavy late night supper of Nasi Kandar. I'll take more photos for posts to come.

Innocent Saman + Sandwiched Accident

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:54:00 +0000

2/4/09:
Its a sunny day and me, kk, bp n sy happily on our way to go for yummy pan mee. Suddenly, there is a police road block.. We were not afraid coz we always check our seatbelts before departing. Then the police officer flag us down to stop by the roadside. So we thought he just wana check our ic and driving license. Then, he suddenly said: 'Encik bersalah kerana menggunakan telefon bimbit (tangan kanan) semasa memandu." We were blured, kk is d one driving, but all the while we were talking in the car, no incoming or outgoing call from the handphone. We even hand over the handphone for the police to check, but he refuse to look at it! Then i remembered i brought a camera, so i took it out to take the photos of the history of incoming and outgoing call, for our own record, then duno what happen, the police got angry and straight away give us saman! I seldom use this, but wtf**!
Cut the story short, it cost us RM100.00...

What I learn:
- I think the police wants kopi lui, that's why he so kam chiong when i took out the camera. So, don't take out the camera lol, if got recorder, record without them knowing, then put on youtube, haha..evil me..
- me and kk didn't sign for the saman, if you want to bring this to court, don't sign. We did try to find lawyer from Legal Aid Centre. The lawyer himself say Malaysia is corrupted country, ask us to settle it with d police, else just pay d saman.
- You need to pay RM2.00 to register at Legal Aid Centre, and wait till 4pm for volunteer Laywers to come attend to your case. It's free for students, non-working or salary below RM1500.
- We did pay the saman in the end, not because we go with the corrupted flow of this country, its because we didnt want to cause more worries and unnecessary headaches. The court is 2 days before our wedding registration lol..

4/4/09:
It has been moody days after the incident, that night, we went for a meditation class for the first time, it's raining and we were driving like normal. When we come to a downhill slope, the car in front of us suddenly brakes. We Nearly hit the car, But, the car from behind couldn't make it.. He bang us, then we go and bang the car in front of us! Then another car continue banging the car behind us. 4 cars involve, we are the 2nd layer sandwich (*-*)" Don't worry, I'm still alive to blog :p

What I learn:
- I truly agree with Law of Attraction by The Secret, when we keep on frustrated and troubled, we'll attract more unwanted troubles. Be broad hearted and be positive! I'm really grateful my car isn't that serious, what's more, we are alive!
- First thing to do when u meet an accident, job down all the car plate number! If you have a camera, snap the position of the cars and its surroundings. Don't move the car yet! This is the guidelines by the Inspector (There are still good policeman ^^)
- Don't be afraid to claim your insurance! We pay the insurance is to help us when we meet this kind of unexpected surprise.
- Report to the police station within 24 hours of the incident! This is to claim the insurance for the car.
- Either one party which is wrong base on the traffic law will be fined RM300.00. We didn't job down the 3rd and the 4th car's plate number, therefore, we (the 2nd car) have to be fined.
- Car workshops will help us settle the insurance matter. It'll take 2-3 weeks to repair my baby.
- Don't go for Perodua's car workshop, it'll take 1-2 months.
- If your insurance is Uni Asia, you can only repair your car at Perodua's car workshop. Luckily mine is not under Uni Asia!

After All these exciting things, the good part of it is:
I got to ride on our honda cub 70 motorbike again, sitting behind kk, hugging him like the old days..haha

I'm still a happy Malaysian, i love where i stay, the food and ppl.. we are really blessed!

I havn't transfer the pictures to my computer, will let you see hows my baby Power Foo's condition..

Tell me what you'll do if you are in my shoe...

Lata Kijang Waterfall @ Perak

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:02:00 +0000

This is the 3rd time we come to Lata Kijang Waterfall, we brought our friends, Yow Meng and Chern Nee as they have never been to this place. It's an hour trip from Teluk Intan. Just follow the signboard and you'll reach the exotic place!

I always wonder how to go to this place as evertime i'm going to KL from Penang, i can see the waterfall from afar. If you come from either place, remember to go to Tapah first, then only you'll see a Big signboard leading you to Lata Kijang Waterfall!

When we reach there, it's around 4pm. Many family come here to BBQ and bathing at the cool and refreshing waterfall.

Four of us didn't plan to bath though, just come here to inhale the nature's beauty.

I wish i can be like him, standing under the strong current, as if massaging the shoulder! I tried once, it feels really good!

I like their back pose, it looks so sweet!

Here is a glimpse of me n kk, we really enjoyed the cool wind from the waterfall as we sit on the rock.

We have to head back early as the rain approaches. I'll sure come here for picnic!

Wanton Mee @ Plus 2

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Plus 2 has always been the best place for me to have delicious Wanton Mee @ RM2.50 for small portion. It's less than 5 min walk coz the stall is just opposite my place. It comes with a bowl of hot steamy soup with wanton. The Plus 2 Wanton Mee is special for it's souce, which are slighty sweet in taste. The mee itself is well cooked, great in my mouth! I like the fried lard bits best ^@^

It's an air-conditioned little restaurant that serves other dishes as well. One of my favuorite is Ma Mik Chicken with Mantou. We normally come here for the not too crowded and cool environment. Me and kk's mood are happy when we are in cool places^^
The workers there are very friendly too.

The Wanton in Penang is quite different from Sarawak's Wanton. I love Sarawak version better.

Prawn Macaroni with Cheese @ Secret Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:03:00 +0000

Whenever we come to Secret Recipe, Kk will order Prawn Macaroni with Cheese @RM16.90. It's his favourite, and mine too! Last week, we went for E-Gate's Secret Recipe. Boon Peng is with us too. Me and kk both agree that Queensbay Secret Recipe's Prawn Macaroni with Cheese are better in taste, the cheese is more concentrated and not watery.

Me and BP ordered a slice of cake each. I ordered Chocolate Cheese @ RM6.30 as i love chocolates. Some of the cheese cake I like are the New York Cheese and Espresso at same pricing. BP ordered Chocolate Banana @ RM6.30. It's her favourite!

Earth Hour

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:01:00 +0000

It's another 20min to earth hour! Luckily i remembered!!
Let's Love The Earth by switching off our lights for 1 hour!

Curry Chicken 'W' Homemade 'Mi Ku' @ Roti Bakar

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Remember i've mentioned before why i came to study at USM in 25 random things about me, it's because i heard that Penang is a place for food heaven! Indeed, the surroundings of USM Minden itself are Food Heaven! Roti Bakar is one of the restaurant which start to operate during my degree life. It is just 5 min walks from my hostel ^^

Though it says Roti Bakar, but it serves many varieties of dishes. Be inform that Roti Bakar only opens for lunch till after dinner. Last week, kk, Sin Yin & myself went there for lunch. We always ordered their Nasi Lemak Hijau @ RM3.60. So this time, we decided to try something new. Sin Yin ordered a mee sup. I forgot the price. The important part is, if you do not like spicy th'ng, don't order this as it will surely burn your tongue! She gulp the whole cup of iced honey lemon, but still feel spicy, pitty her..

Next, the Curry Chicken 'W' Homemade 'Mi Ku' @ RM6.90 that kk ordered arrive.

There is two selection, either you want the curry chicken with Mi Ku or plain rice. I was really excited seeing it coming! The fragrance of the curry and the nicely deep fried Mi Ku quickly make me salivate. Though it's kk's order, i enjoy myself eating the Mi Ku by dipping it into the flavourful chicken curry (^@^)", it's a big bowl!

Finally, my Chicken Satay fried Rice @ RM 5.90. It really looks nice from the look, maybe it's because I'm not that hungry or i can't stop from eyeing kk's chicken curry mi ku, the fried rice tasted normal. But quite interesting knowing the fried rice is fried with peanut bits. The satay is ok, marinated with tamarind, the meat is not as tender as i hoped for.

I'll sure come back for more of Curry Chicken 'W' Homemade 'Mi Ku'! If you do come here, this is a Must Try!

Little Genting Recreational Park # 2

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:03:00 +0000

Here are some of the food we ordered at the restaurant. It's a pork free restaurant, brought some of my Malay friends here before and they love the place too!

This is the Fried Kangkung @ RM14 for large portion. Not really a large portion for me but i really like the crunchy kangkung leaf with fried dried shrimps. A must try!

Then is the Pucha (stuff crab shell) @ RM3.50 each. Mixture of chicken meat and crab meat.

I like the Tomyam Seafood @ RM20 medium best! Thick gravy are great appetizer to keep you adding for more rice. I like it when my lips have burning sensation from the spicy tomyam. Delicious! The Belacan Chicken @ RM1.60 each is crispy and juicy inside.

These are some of the dishes i've tried. The green curry chicken @ RM12 for small was a disappointment. No taste, the vegetable are not well cooked. I didn't take the photo of it, didn't even bother to do so. Overall, satisfied with the meal and the environment. Best is to come before sunsets, order your food, and when the food arrive, you'll enjoy the scenery and the food to the maximum!

Little Genting Recreational Park # 1

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:37:00 +0000

I love coming to Little Genting, especially after the rain.. The cool wind here really resembles Genting Highlands. It is 10 min drive from Penang Airport using the Balik Pulau road. There will be a junction on your left showing Little genting Reacreational Park. Then, drive along the steep durian valley based on the signboard. I remember the first time i came here with Kk, we were driving and were a little bit confused thinking, would anyone come to this kind of place?! (You'll know what i mean when u come here).

But when we arived at the tip, we gasped, mouth wide open.. we were stunned for some time couldn't believe that there is such a heavenly place in Penang!

I've come to know that many Penangites do not know this place, some never knew that it exists! Well, here's a little glimpse of Little Genting. It's a place that shouldn't be missed when visiting Penang Island! And fellow Penangites, you should come here some time coz it's one of the famous tourist destination.

I like best the view from the restaurant. You can even view the breathtaking sunset aound 6.30pm.. I didn't take the photos of the sunset view, but the memory is still fresh in my mind!

These are some of the interesting statues that filled the place. Below is Kk's niece.. I thought it'll look much more better if i used a better camera.. Sob**

This is little hut for those who wanted privacy..

Let's Imagine #1

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:39:00 +0000

I came across this plant when i go to Little Genting (coming posts)... I never saw this plant before and thought it to be very interesting, so I took some photos of it.. No, it is not called "away touch".. The owner wanted to protect the plant from some sakai like me, who will go and touch and whoas smiling excitingly.. So the board says " Do not take away! Don't touch!".
From Selba's contribution, I finally know the name of this plant - "Terong Susu"

My first thought of it is that it looks like an animal...For clearer picture of what i imagine, here we have: Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer!

Isn't it cute^^

When Gadget Fails Us

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:16:00 +0000

This happens a few weeks back in my office, around 9am. We do our work as usual when suddenly, we smell something like a plastic burnt, my colleague quickly switch off the main switch for internet cable, and everyone trying to find where did this smell come from.. After a while, the smell is gone and we get back to our normal duty and forget about the incident.

You see, our office uses cables for internet connection. I'm using laptops to work, so when i wanted to insert the cable to my laptop, guess what i saw....

The connector of the cooler pad to my laptop just melt like this... NOW I know where does this smell comes from... Luckily it didn't blow my laptop..Phew...

This is when gadget fails us...

Cooking #1

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:49:00 +0000

At first, I wanted to go out to eat by myself. Then, feeling lazy to go out, I search my nearly empty fridge to see what I can cook. These are what I found: Vege, dried seaweed, garlic, mushroom, egg, dried shrimps and pork luncheon meat (not in pic)

I cook my rice first, then start to cook the dishes. First is the pork luncheon meat, just fry it until cooked on a non-stick pan without putting oil. Next up is the vegetable. Put some oil, then throw in the garlic, chopped dried shrimps and mushroom (cut in cubes).. Let it simmer for a while, then add in the vege. Add in light soy sauce to taste, i didn't add salt coz i think the soy sauce is salty enough..Here we have, simple!

In the same time, put in boiled water into a pot. Add in garlic and mushroom and let to boil. Take a teaspoon of corn flour, add in some drinking water and mix well. Pour it into the soup. It'll make the soup a bit starchy, then add in dried seaweed, soy sauce and salt to taste. Lastly, add in egg and switch off the gas immediately. Stir the egg slowly till even. Sakaigirl presenting the Egg Seaweed soup. Yummy!

My Healthy Dinner...Nyam-nyam! (^@^)

25 Random Things About Me

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:09:00 +0000

I grew up in a few kampong places in The Land of Hornbills, Sarawak..places who taught me great values of friendship, purity or stupidly naïve..my friend always says my face looks like always ‘kena tipu’, Guo Ping..I remembered you!! Wait till I find you..
My parents bought a house in Bintulu, so I guess I’m considered a Bintulu-nian (hahah..correct ar?)
My late father is a Lecturer in UPM (Bintulu branch) and my mommy retired from being a Headmistress at SK. St Anthony Primary School. I have 3 siblings that I miss a lot!
I studied in USM, Penang for 3 years and continue working in Penang.. Guess what, USM is my first choice of Uni coz I heard there are many delicious food in Penang! Well, I’m really naïve that time, but with No Regrets, haha! Indeed, I’ve fallen for Penang Food!
I’m missing my Laksa Sarawak and Mee Sua when I’m writing these..huhuh..salivating..
Kk is 10kg lighter than me, which makes me go crazy wanting to lose that 10 kg before we get married. haha
I’m Engaged!!! He proposed to me during Valentine’s Day 2009.
I’m Iban-Chinese girl, don’t speak Iban but Foo-Chow yes!
I like to cook and bake and eat and play..
My fiancé is Chinese-Baba .
My recent hobby is blogging and taking pictures of yummy food.
I’m an Archer, so is Kk! Joined the USM Varsity Team for Archery. That’s where I mate Kk.
I’m a quiet girl and speaks softly, uisheh.. Doesn’t reflect a Leo’s characteristics..I wonder why..
Place I’ve been to (Oversea from Sarawak) : Penang, Langkawi, Kedah, Pahang, Labuan, KL & Perak.. (Other Nation): Brunei only… sob**
I wish visit Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, New Zealand, Egypt, Italy, Nepal and Malaysia (still got many state haven’t go..)
I brew Chinese Tea. Learn from Miss Leong from Qing Huan Tea House. Kk is my mentor and sifu.
I’m a good listener.
Me and Kk comes from a very different background with different religion… It’s interesting how we manage to come together under one roof of Love and Understanding.
My wish-list: Mac, Workstation, DSLR camera, oven, vacuum cleaner, fruit juicer, LCD projector, wireless router and refrigerator. (Till I collect money to buy these.. or anyone wants to sponsor are greatly appreciated..haha)
It’s been a long time since I do any charity… Should take action!
I think I’m going to get married end of this year…haha
Still in planning for my wedding, one from Perak and one from Sarawak… sounds interesting..
I have a Myvi called Power.. Kk’s surname is Foo, so, our baby’s full name is PowerFoo…
Now I smell my housemate cooked Maggie, so nice.. time to have my dinner (^@^)!

Baked Cheese Rice@ Toilet Bowl

noreply@blogger.com (sakaigirl) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:42:00 +0000

Finding a place to eat in Queensbay Mall has always been a 5-20 min discussion between me and kk deciding where to eat at a reasonable price. This time, we went there for Red Cliff 2 with kk's niece. Both me and vanessa loved cheese, so we go for Toilet Bowl's Baked Cheese Rice (which is situated beside GSC) before the show.

I apologize for not writing down the price tag for this, I'll do so for my next revisit,ya! And promise to take more pictures of the Toilet Bowl's 'serene' ambience... Sitting on beautifully decorated toilet bowl. A good place to hangout with friends taking photos.
They are generous in spreading the cheese on top of the rice. I 'attack' the gooey cheese without mercy, muahaha! I think this chicken floss with meat is their promotional menu. It's a really filling dinner... ok for me and my appetite!

Satisfied with the meal, we rub our tummy off to watch Red Cliff 2!