My 200th Post!

Believe it or not...i've never imagined myself to actually create a logo out of my name & own a blog! To tell you the truth, when i was younger, i don't like writing & pouring out ideas. It's tiring!! haha...The reason i started one back in March 2008 was also because i thought i could share & sell things! HAAA!!!

Looks like i have better things to fill up these spaces. Photos, new places, information, lifestyle & articles...with all these, not only my photography skills are getting better but also my writing skills tend to pour out easily & naturally on its own.

Thanks to my love ones & the surroundings for the great ideas i get & inspired by...thus, this blog is shared!

So for MY 200TH POST, i wish to share something i came across end of last year, which i think was unbelievably, a great photo taken.

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Friday
25 December 2009

It was a public holiday & Christmas Day. Everyone took their days off & traveled as it was a long weekend, including my aunt & cuz from JB & papa & bro from Perak. They all came & spent time with us in PJ. I was happy beyond happy as i love when both family & relatives came & spent time together.

That morning, i brought everyone to Pavilion for a relaxing day, just to see the Christmas decors & 'tengok karenah orang' basically. It was a pretty sight with tall trees all around decorated with pretty trinkets & ornaments. I remember that time people took pictures with these trees non stop!

We decided to stop & hang out. And so we went into the little Austin Chase cafe located at Food Republic. It was a rather out of the blue moment for us to enter the cafe & lucky us managed to find seats as there were so many outlets packed with people! Kata cuti kan?...

While sitting, talking & drinking that was when i picked up this magazine!!!...

It's an old issue of National Geographic mag, dated back in Janury 1989. While flipping, i opened the next 2 pages & stared at that particular picture for awhile before realising what it represented. At first, i thought it's some cute colorful buttons or graphics made. Just as i realised it, I then spreaded them closely to my face like 'Whoa!...'


I recaptured it with my camera

Can you actually guess it immediately before having me telling you what it is?
Hmm...or maybe i was the blur & slow one here...hehe.

FYI, this picture represent the 7,000 Muslim worshipers bowing as one in prayer in one of the world's largest mosque, the Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta. Detailed info on this picture can be seen, read & taken from these 2 recaptured pics!


Please click on each one to have clearer view!


Cool right? All the credits to the photograpaher who's skills i have to say, BRILLIANT BEYOND BRILLIANT!! hehee...

I showed to everyone at the table like a small girl showing "Look mummy! I got bitten by a mosquito!!!" (proudly) hehee..well as if ok? haha!

Just as i thought the day can't get any better than this, while we were about to leave the cafe, mama took the mag & showed it to the baristas, asking them if her daughter could have it! They eventually smiled & said 'Go ahead madam!'...I was like 'Serious?!!...WOW!!!...Thanks mama!'. and of course the baristas on duties! ;)

I was really happy. How i feel today has the same happiness i had back then...200th?!!!
Still cannot believe i've written so many articles.

WHOOPIE!
Cheers to all of you who have been following me through this blog & read my articles. I hope i have pleasantly make YOU happier & hungrier too, just like how i always feel after ending an article of the day.

LUV LUV!!!

Foodie's Expedition continues...

Tang Chao Kopitiam
Digital Mall, Section 14



Just before the New Year, i went on searching new places to eat & allow me to start with a new Kopitiam located in Digital Mall, Section 14.

Old lamps were seen hanging on the ceiling as part of their prominent decors. Other than that, paintings of the olden days Chinese palaces can be seen on the wall of the Kopitiam. Very Dynasty feeling...hehe

This Kopitiam serves many food choices from Western to Eastern delicacies. I luv the many rice selections they provided.

Seng Kua Tou Fu Rice

Curry Fish Paste Noodle & Kam Heong Chicken Rice

Mushroom Chicken Chop

Fried Rice with Butter Cream Chicken

Serving rice in wooden pots were really eye catching & cute!

All the food were nice & reasonably priced. Definitely a must visit for good food. However, the only hard part is to find parking around the area. Goodluck in that! ;)

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The Apartment
The Curve

The quick lunch set offered by The Apartment looked really good.

Mama took one set Lunch, which was the Duck Curry with Steamed Rice. The dish came with soup of the day & salad.

I, on the other hand, chose pasta, as usual. I took the Chicken & Mushroom Pasta. SEDAP! Seriously, it was very simple. Plain spaghetti with sauteed chicken & oriental mushrooms accompanied with sweet cherry tomatoes & rocket salad. Yummy! I would definitely go for it again. It's like Aglio Olio but better since it came with much condiments. Hmm...

Mama's Duck Curry was not that bad. It's decent enough to eat with bread too.

We had a sweet time "layaning" our sickness while sipping hot Jasmine Green tea. Yea, we were both sick & yet still nak keluar makan. I can't allow mama to cook kan? She was having a flu & all. Same condition as i was having.

After that, a few spoons of Eton Mess to end our meal? Yes, it looked messy & not that good but it was alright..it's crispy meringue with strawberry & cream. Lick-a lick!!
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Oriental Pearl
Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort

Dim sum at Oriental Pearl was not bad, especially that bowl of yummy porridge! Contained pieces of century egg, chicken, ginger & spring onion...yummy!! It was really tasty.

The choices were not bad. But the system they have here was unlike the ones that we've tried in Tropicana Golf Club, whereby they have a trolley, which we could choose straight from the trays. That's fun! After making our choices, here's what we've taken... =D

Fried Yam, Egg tarts, Carrot Cake

Chee Cheong Fun

Chicken BBQ Buns, Steam Prawn Dumplings, Fried Fishballs

Highlight of the day was definitely the porridge. I had 2 bowls of it!!

Just remember, since it's located in a Clubhouse, therefore these rules apply...

NO swimwear, singlet, sleeveless T'shirt
Tailored short only
NO riding boots, Japanese slippers, clogs, barefoot.

So, do go for a visit. Click Oriental Pearl to check on the opening times.

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Sakae Sushi
The Curve


Sweet tofu, Unagi, Green beans

For the first time, mama actually asked me if i would like to go for Jap this time. I was like "Really?? Betul ker? Tak kisah...JOM!!" hehe...

So, Sakae Sushi we walked in.


4 slices sashimi

It was my 2nd time visiting it but my 1st of using the comp system. Food + Fun = Foo-Fun! hehe...mengarut je i.


Duck Meat with Garlic

Sakae Sushi has an extensive list of delicious-ness on their menu; Raw, Rolls, Soups, Grilled & Deep Fried, Tempura, Don & Bento sets!!


Agadeshi Tofu

It's yummier & mouth watering when u not only see pretty, Jap names with goodies that look too good to eat! That's one thing about the art of Japan, which they carefully take seriously in making the food look good & tasty.

The Duck that we ordered was a new dish. It's really good & tender. The tofu has been our fave since the first time we tasted it. Sashimi is always on my list without fail.


Aloe Vera Jelly & Mini mochi ice cream



At Jap restaurant, you won't be satisfied while having Jap food without a cup of Jap Green Tea. =)

Luv Luv!!!

Fancy BIG, ENGLISH.............breakfast?

My search and craving for appetizing, super breakfast was fulfilled, when i found out that one of the restaurants around KL serves it!

Together with my colleague, Hasmah, we went to La Bodega at Pavilion KL. Her enthusiasm of joining me was so...enthusiastic that i enjoyed watching her every move & behavior! I guess i found another cheeky partner to do some serious cheekiness with! ;P

Anyway, we went & like i expected, we were the first patrons of the day. Since the restaurant opens as early as 8am, so...we went rather early just to stock up our tummies! hehe...

After taken our seats & orders, i noticed the day around Pavilion's Connection area (where all the street bistros, cafes, indoor & outdoor hot spots are located) started with cleaners spraying and squeaky cleaned the tiled floors. It was a calming sight for me (now it reminds me of my previous post about my relaxation mode) seeing water splashed and sprinkled everywhere, damping the mixed gray floors.

Okay, now come to think about it, let me just run out of the breakfast topic awhile & share with u something. Just last month, someone had a conversation with me about Zodiacs (",) & he is really into the topic & i was fascinated listening to him. Talking about my Zodiac, which is Cancer, he explained that the main element is Water. He continued on discussing about other elements too especially what goes well with the Water element. Then i realized that every time i see droplets of water/swimming pool/carwash/rain & some other things that relates to water except for puddles...i'll be extra calm and relax. Could everything be so coincidental?

Anyway...back to my BIG, ENGLISH breakfast episode, enough said, here are the photos...

Big Breakfast & Green Tea

English Breakfast, which comes together
with choices of juices & coffee/tea

The breakfasts were simply good. I love the poached eggs, sausages & mushrooms!! Yum! Hasmah seemed to enjoy hers very much, as long as there are sausages, she's a happy chick!

Do try them when you are in search of a BIG, ENGLISH plate of wholesome goodness breakfast to keep you on the go. There are also other delicious selections to tempt your taste bud and fill your tummy such as pancakes, sandwiches...

Here, i include the nearest outlets list for your convenience...

La Bodega Outlets in the Klang Valley:

La Bodega (Bangsar)
16, Jalan Telawi 2
Bangsar Baru
59100 KL
Tel: 03 2287 8318

La Bodega@BSC
G109, Ground Floor
Bangsar Shopping Centre
Jalan Maarof
59100 KL
Tel: 03 2287 2768

The Dining Room @La Bodega
No.14, jalan Telawi Dua
Bangdar Baru
59100 KL

La Bodega @Pavilion KL
Lot C3.06.00 Level 3,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
55100 KL


Luv Luv!!!

Here, There...Everywhere!!

Alexis Bistro

After the tour, i managed to meet up with some friends and catch up with the latest news on what's what, who's who, the hows & whens...when suddenly it hit me, i've never been hanging out with my family and friends for nearly a month.

To tell you the truth, i am still restless & tired due to the lack of sleep. Thank god it's Friday tomorrow!!! Yay!!! Can't wait to just stay in bed & lay for a maximum of 8-9 hours. (I'm already imagining myself waking up, feeling extra fresh & head straight to the sofa & start flipping to my fave channels...bestnya, can't wait!!!)

Anyway, even though i've missed the whole 1 month of needed beauty sleep, i still get to see my friends around town & the best part of the gathering was being able to do what i love most...EAT & SNAP!! Lol!!

Let me start with Alexis Bistro in Bangsar. I love Alexis Bistro for its comfort, decor & definitely the food. During my 3rd visit with mama, these were the orders of the night...

Oven Baked Cod Fish (Mama's all time fave fish)

Angel Hair Aglio Olio with Grilled Yabbies (I tink i can eat this everyday...)

Pavlova / Meringue (This is to die for..heavenly yummy!)

Wanna guess who got the last bite?! Lol!!
It popped straight into Via's smiley mouth...yum yum yum... ;)
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Jalan Doraisamy

Recently, while working for the BASE Jump event, my colleagues took me to Jalan Doraisamy for a late night supper.

I had the chicken soup, which was surprisingly good! I think they used 'ayam kampung' & the soup was slightly spicy, thus it wasn't that filling to the stomach.

There were other food served at the stall too like nasi lemak bungkus, pulut panggang, telur rebus, char kuey teow & more. I love the nasi lemak bungkus. It's simply nice & cheap!! Definitely in my top list of fave places to eat.

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Food Stalls behind TTDI Market

Earlier today around 8.00pm, i had dinner behind TTDI market suggested by mama. She saw a program shown on tv about the food stalls being recommended for the good food. There we were & it's right smacked in the market outdoor parking area.

What we saw was some simple canopies, fluorescent lights & plastic tables & chairs set up for patrons. I was actually expecting it to be that way...simple. I luv the environment & plus it's quite reasonably chilling & not too noisy. Good environment.

It was just 2 stalls but there were a good variety of food waiting to be ordered & served. I was excited with the food selections. We had a set of roti jala with chicken curry, a piece of ayam goreng, 10 sticks of chicken satay, a plate of fried kuey teow & 2 glasses of limau suam kosong.

It was reasonably cheap & i'll be visiting it again to try other things. Don't u just luv hawker food?! Different places, different types of food & different environment...definitely my kind of lifestyle.

Luv Luv

S'Wonderful vs. S'Marvelous...

I'm sure there are many versions of S'Wonderful, sang and performed by many renowned Jazz singers.

I was listening to S'Wonderful by Diana Krall shared by a dear friend of mine for about 5 times.....& i think Stacey Kent's version is better & S'Marvelous! =) Her beautiful voice never fails to soothe me while driving, reading or simply do nothing at home!

Nonetheless, i would say both are equally great singers and have different manners of sharing great performances which make each of these ladies exceptionally different in their own ways.

S'Marvelous lyrics make S'Wonderful music.

Luv Luv

Photos sourced from Diana Krall & Stacey Kent

Random Shots....

whereby the snapping never stops...

About to reach home, just b4 the undergound bridge of Kota Damansara

View of KLCC & a little bit of the city just after work


This was dinner time, the thick gray clouds were really scary.
Sorry for the blurness, took them with the hp. hehe..

Luv Luv!!

~Photography by Nurvia~