Thursday, 17 May 2012

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Miniature Halloween cake tutorials

MIniature Halloween cake tutorial :)

If you want to see how to make the wipped cream, go to "SugarCharmShop" and watch her "Rolled Cake" tutorial ^^ since she has already showed how, then I won't ^^

Try it out with yr family and yr love ones during any festive season or special event, it may be meaningful :D

Mom's Easy Enchiladas - Food Tutorial

Try my mom's style enchiladas! Its very simple and easy to do. This is not in any way the traditional enchilada we all love, but still DELICIOUS! Nom nom nOM!
What you'll need
- 3 tablespoon of EVOO
- 1 head of garlic
- half of one red onion
- 1 lb shredded chicken
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- handful of olives
- 1 cup red and green bell peppers
- pinch of black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
- flour tortilla

Since the enchiladas and hearty, try having it with a side salad instead of rice! Add a dollop of sour cream and avocados for extra deliciousness... NOM NOM NOM!!!!

Disclaimer: This isn't an authentic enchilada recipe. This is the EASY RECIPE!

Le Poulet Roti @ Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Strategically located at Kota Damansara, Wok Dish Way specialises in a vast selection of tasty Chinese home cooked food, including the signature dish, Lei Cha (擂茶).

This restaurant, named "Bu Zi Dao"(步滋道) in Chinese, seems to be homophonic with "Bu Zhi Dao" (不知道), meaning "I Don't Know". Such interesting name would definitely keep you remembering it!
Lei Cha Fried Rice (步滋道擂茶炒饭) @ RM9.40 Try out another version of improvised Lei Cha; This is served with fried rice, with the same types of condiments. The fried beancurd and groundnuts are slightly salty, but others are perfect in their original taste!
Well, you may be turned off with the colour of the rice. But to tell you the truth, it is so green because it is fried with the Lei Cha paste, made of pounded tea leaves, basil, mint, sesame and peanuts.
Despite of the healthiness it brings, most of the time people tend to have a great dislike towards such a green combination. However, the authentic Lei Cha here is more aromatic with savoury taste which would attract beginners like me!

Lei Cha? No, it's actually the Special Homemade Sauce, made of blended chillies, garlic, soy sauce, and most surprisingly, Thousand Island sauce as well. With the right balance of spicy and sweet taste, it gives a tangy flavour to complement with the following dishes!

 
Wok Dish Way
2A-1, Jalan PJU 5/10,

Dataran Sunway,
Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: 603-6150 7496 / 6012-765 7580
Operating Hours: 12noon to 10pm daily, closed on alternate Sundays
Website: www.workdishway.com.my

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

O'Briens Irish Sandwich Café @ Mid Valley

Everytime when I shop at Mid Valley, I rarely notice there is O'Briens Irish Sandwich Cafe at the lower ground floor right beside the entrance of Jusco. Perhaps that's because I dislike walking near the area with people from La Boheme bakery luring customers with lots of free food sampling.

Officially launched in December 2011, this outlet has only operated for two months but its business is considered rather flourishing. In fact, it is crowded during lunch hours especially on weekends! This Irish sandwich cafe is originated from Dublin, Ireland.
 
The concept adapted in O'Briens is to serve the customers with healthy diet made of fresh premium ingredients. Here you can pick directly from the bar and choose your favourite sandwich.
 
Sandwiches and salads are freshly prepared in front of customers, and I can clearly see what are inside my favourite foodstuff here. There's no way for me to complain because they really handle the food hygienically and professionally.
 
Classic Caesar Salad @ RM16.00
To kickstart a healthy diet, what's better than having a bowl of greens with sufficient minerals and vitamins? Sprinkled with generous amount of parmesan cheese, this bowl of caesar salad is filled with chicken cutlets, chicken crisp, crouton, olive, mixed leaves and homemade caesar dressing. All the ingredients used here are so crispy and match perfectly well with the tender chicken.
 
Chicken Tripledecker @ RM18.80
This sandwich club is one of house specialities and also the best-sellers in O'Briens. A portion is sufficient for a big eater, and also suitable for group sharing if you'd love to try more varieties.
The healthy bread toasted with white lean chicken meat and brown chicken crisp on the upper deck. Whereas the lower part is layered with lettuce, cheddar cheese, red onion, mixed peppers, coleslaw and tomato.
 
Note:
  • Delivery service is available within the vicinity of O'Briens outlets.
  • If you stay within 5 to 10 km away from its Subang Empire outlet, then you can experience a perfect lazy lunch with O'Briens.
  • Hotline Number: 1300-30-3000 (Delivery from 9am to 9pm daily)
  • Delivery Charge: RM4 per trip

Verdict:
1. Light, appetizing yet healthy food is rare, but I managed to find one here at O'Briens!
2. If it's a normal sandwich, then it's overpriced but as for their fresh, various ingredients and hearty sandwiches, I think it's just worth it.
3. Revisit? Of course. Perhaps I'll opt for delivery next time too.

O'Briens Irish Sandwich Café
LG-030 and 031,
Mid Valley Megamall,
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 603-2282 5423

Ochado @ IOI Boulevard

Ochado; Insist the Best!
Last week, I was wandering around IOI Boulevard where the famous Library and Overtime become the most happening place around that area. No, I'm not into beers, but I don't want to be like everyone who opts for ChaTime or Snowflakes there!
 
Signature Ochado Tea
The one on the left is called Ochado Roasted Milk Tea @ RM4.90, while I have the Green Milk Tea with Red Beans @ RM5.90. Both are as good as Chatime or Gong Cha, they're different from their competitors in unique ways. I love them with the minimum level of sugar (No, but not without sugar).
 
Japanese Mille Crepe
Another thing bout Ochado which distinguishes it from other Taiwanese beverage outlet is their Japanese Mille Crepe! Up to today, it is still limited to 3 flavours only--- Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla (Original). Since this cake is so famous, I must really try it!
 
Vanilla Mille Crepe
Here's the Vanilla Mille Crepe @ RM9.00, if I've not mistaken. Equally made of 20 layers, I love the fresh cream in between each thin layer, and the 'snow' which tops the delicate cake.
Chocolate Mille Crepe
The flavoured ones are slightly higher in price as compared to the original, probably around RM10.90. It is satisfying but sadly to say, nothing can beat the best Mille Crepe at Nadeje from Malacca yet!

And now Ochado has its newest outlet at Sri Petaling! Well, now that I can go home every week for their signature drinks, but I hope they would sell mille crepes here as well! Hope to see you there!


Pearl Discovery @ Seri Petaling

This cafe is famous for its fresh, healthy tea. Also, it is having a promotion now, offering set lunches and dinners for customers ranging from RM 3.90 to RM 12.90! Reasonably-priced, of course!

Set meal includes: 1 Main Course + 1 Beverage + 1 Dessert
 Claypot Lao Shu Fen
Judging by its appealing appearance, I quickly have the first spoonful of noodles with egg. But disappointlingly, it is quite salty. And the taste is so-so only.
 Three Cup Chicken Rice
From other food reviews by food bloggers, I learned that this dish is the Pearl Discovery's signature dish. To my disappointment, it is just a plate of ordinary chicken rice, unlike how others have described it!
 Claypot Yee Mee
It looks great, but the portion is quite small even for a moderate eater. Served while it's sizzling hot, the taste is still below par.


Verdict:
1. It's okay to chill at this place, chit-chatting while enjoying their Special Milk Tea! I personally love a cozy cafe which I can sit for hours and hours there with my friends.
2. But it's not recommended to dine in here because the food are quite common and does not worth the value of money as well. You can easily obtain them in any hawker stalls out there, in a way better taste and presentation!

Pearl Discovery
Jalan Radin Bagus,
Bandar Baru Seri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Direction: Right beside Old Town Kopitiam.