Fush n Chups

Have a sudden craving for fish and chips, the closest to me now would be Chinoz in the Park. Tried their fish and chips once, and they came pretty close a good one. A friend told me that Malones offer a pretty decent fish and chips too. Did a google search of the best takeaways in NZ to see if I did try any of them.

Here's what I found ..

http://www.newzealandholidaytravel.com/pages/Best-fish-and-chips-in-New-Zealand

Among the many meals of fush and chups I had in the 6 months in NZ, the best would be this little shop up north, The World Famous Mangonui Fish Shop.

Read more here http://365days2play.com/2010/07/09/world-famous-mangonui-fish-shop/

Valentines Day Celebration at Tosca, DoubleTree, KL

This post has been long forgotten. It was Feb 14 and darling said, the dinner venue is a surprise. He picked me up from work, made a turn towards Jalan Tun Razak, and DoubleTree was where we were heading to. It was an interesting experience as the food quality was compromised, and we had our table at the foyer area of the ballroom. Why interesting? Just because it wasn't an unpleasant one, as I had the right company, and that was all that matters that nite. Voila, let the pictures tell you the story.

A glass of bubbly champagne to start the evening

Antipasti
Carpaccio di capesante e caviale Avruga|Impepata di tonno rosso

Sea scallop carpaccio, Avruga caviar, marinated watermelon, lime foam

Pepper crusted bluefin tuna, mesclun stack, mango salsa, aged balsamic

Zuppa
Consomme di anatra arrosto
Raosted duck consomme, foie gras parcel, duck rilette, morel

There were 2 choices of the main course, and we picked one each

Braised beef short ribs, truffle polenta, carmelized shallot, baby carrots, broccolini

Norwegian salmon, lobster beurre blanc

Squid ink pasta, green pea puree, salmon roe

And then came dessert...

Hazelnut & chocolate tart, raspberry sherbet, sesame croustillant, chocolate soil

My cuppa

Chocolates for the lady

Happy Valentines Day !

I ♥ HK

Watched this with Tracy, Abby & Alicia in MBO Tesco. It's a Chinese New Year must watch ! The movie was a good laugh, and emphasized on a lot of family values. But I personally preferred last year's movie - 72 Tenants of Prosperity.

A hopping good year !

Gong Hei Fatt Choy!!

It's that time of the year again, where family members place gathers in their ancestral home. While the older generation slave all day in the kitchen to prepare dinner, the younger ones keep themselves busy decorating the house, playing cards, catching up, waiting for the yummy food to be served.

The reunion dinner on Chinese New Year Eve is a very important event in the Chinese culture. It is almost a must for every member of the family to be present at this dinner. As such, daughters and sons whom are working abroad, would also make an effort to come home to see their parents and family.

In every home, an array of scrumptious food would fill the table. Some families dine out, some prepares the ingredients for a steamboat affair, and even bbq! For my family, it is a must to have chicken, pork, fish, prawns and vegetables on the table. This year, we have an addition - Ayamas nuggets and drummets! It was added for for the benefit of the children ! ( Not! I see my uncles and aunts digging into it too !)

Besides the reunion dinner, personally, I think CNY is only complete with the sounds of firecrackers in the skies! Back then when we were younger we enjoyed playing sparklers and "dragon eggs" on the street. It adds on to the atmosphere! Other Chinese New Year must haves are the mandarin oranges, red capped cookie jars filled with all sorts of sweet treats, bak kwa, packet drinks, and of course ANGPOWS!

Have a great celebration ahead !! Have a hoppity new year !