Monday, October 31, 2016

Food Mission At Yee Lock And Kafe Two Zero Two Zero, Ipoh

ON ANOTHER MORNING, we had our breakfast at Yee Lock, Jalan Musa Aziz aka Anderson Road in town.  This shop opens the whole day but different stalls during the day and in the evening.  That means different kinds of food sold during the day and night.  I have been there twice in the evening during this month itself, the Popiah and the fried noodles lured me there again and again.

Since my sister is still yearning for fish balls varieties, I ordered some varieties for her to go with her noodles which is from another stall.  We can always hear her endless "Hmmmm........ "  for every new encounters she taste....
Her bowl of Loe Shu Fun from Little John at Yee Lock... 
The toppings were simply overflowing.... 
It comes with a small bowl of some porkie balls...  RM4.50 or was it RM5.50? 
I couldn't remember exactly....
Another one of my sis ordered curry noodles... 

And a bowl of assorted fish balls to be shared...
Not sure how much again... no bill.. and I cannot recall again... 
Another morning we have this at Kafe Two Zero Two Zero...
Located at Jalan Tasek Timur... 
Famous for their Mee Jawa... RM5
But I do not know how to enjoy eating Mee Jawa as yet.. 
I ordered a bowl of Pan Mee for myself... RM4.50
Side orders... Wanton to go with our meal.... RM2
And some fried ones too... RM3..
Another two mornings mission accomplished!
LOL...

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Buntong Fish Ball Noodles At Desa Rishah, Ipoh

SHE YEARNS EARNESTLY FOR ASSORTED FISH BALLS EACH DAY.... and her wish is our command... For the past few days we have been frequenting a number of stalls that sells assorted fish balls till we were at our wits' end thinking of where to go.

On this particular morning, we were near Farlim and suddenly one shop came to my mind.  I remember going there with my friend and their assorted fish balls were fresh and good.  Fresh in a sense that we saw them preparing the fish paste and putting them on to the beancurd and one lady in the shop was cutting up the ingredients and then putting them in a big frying pan.

Since we were around that vicinity, I suggested going there for our brunch... it was almost noon.  The shop is called Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman Desa Risdah.
The three of us ordered the same plate of noodles...
My sister was almost salivating when our order came.... 
She simply cannot get enough of the dry version of noodles... 
Different types of fish balls... all freshly made...
We ordered a few to start off and ended up replenishing cos they were so crispy and fresh!
Braised Eggplants.... 
After our brunch, we adjourned to First Garden GP for some desserts...
This Ice Kacang was Fabulous!
Iced Yellow Jelly with sour plum... 
And that was our satisfying meal during the day.... 
Night time is another different story..
LOL...


What To Do Whilst Waiting For Your Food To Come

As I’m a big fan of going out to restaurants, there are always a few times when I’m slightly ahead of my fellow eating companions. And so recently I’ve been devising a few ways that I can stay productive when I’m waiting to be sat down at the table. After all there’s nothing worse than having to wait a long time to eat that large bowl of dry curry chicken noodles!
A lot of the time I will take a book to pass the time, but recently I’ve started taking my smartphone which is packed full of great entertainment regarding film trailers, online games, and even some further restaurant ideas.

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When I’m meeting friends for dinner, we often have a big meal before heading out to the movies. And I’m a massive fan of the IMDB app which is specially catered for smartphones and tablets and gives me an exhaustive list of all the upcoming cinematic attractions.

The great thing about this is that it allows me to switch over to the YouTube app so that I can check out all of the trailers for the movies and see whether it’s going to be a suitable film for the night’s viewing entertainment.

However, there are a few times when we’ll be a little more daring and follow up that sweet pear dessert with a suitably glamorous trip to the local casino.




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Something about the chandeliers and bright lights of casinos always goes down particularly well after a lavish meal. And seeing as the Betway online gaming site allows you to to get a sign up bonus so that you can quickly and cheaply play their roulette and poker games, it’s provided a pretty good distraction whilst waiting for friends to turn up on a pre-casino meal!

There are also some great apps that can help you find out a little more about the evening’s meal too. I particularly like reading some Malaysian recipe ideas on the Cook Malay app so that I can find out which spices make each of the dishes so appetising. And the app is also good for explaining what some of the more mysterious items on the menu are too!

And then if I’m being particularly lazy and can’t face heading out on an evening, I simply fire up the Deliveroo app and enjoy great takeout food from real restaurants whilst playing some of those endlessly enjoyable casino games - all from the comfort of a smartphone!

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Fuel For The Family! Help With Buying A Safe Family Car

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Your family’s safety is one of the main priorities in your life as a parent. There are so many things that you can worry about they can keep you awake at night. But what about when it comes to keeping your family safe in the car? You have so many things that you need to think about.  The safety of your family should be the biggest priority of all when it comes to buying a family car. But there are so many other things that you need to think about when it comes to the practicalities of buying a car. You need to make sure that you have enough space for the whole family to fit in it, and of course, the million other things that you would need to bring with you for even a short journey to the shops. Leaving the house becomes an operation, so you need it to run smoothly! Sometimes because we only have limited finances we try and get by with what we have in the hope that everything turns out okay. Of course, this is not the best approach to have when you’re thinking about the safety of your family. If you are about to become a parent and you are driving a small, speedy car like an MX5 for a Ford Mustang, which is not a very practical approach to take. You have very precious cargo that you need to be taking care of now. So here are some helpful tips and hints that are worth taking on board before you take a child on board.
THE SAFETY FEATURES YOU NEED
This is the first port of call when you are thinking about keeping your family protected while in the car. First, you have to be sure that your child is seated properly. Every car comes with seatbelts of course. But car seat belts are not designed for children, they are only built with adults in mind. If your child did not have the correct safety restraint, your child's could sustain serious injuries. So you need to make sure you get the right safety restraints for your child. There are many things that you need to think about. Their size, their age, their height and so on. You need to buy an adjuster seat depending on the age of your child, for example a baby carrier.
There are some practicalities when it comes to putting babies in your car. Firstly you need to make sure that's that your child is not facing forward, but facing the back of the car. Although you can place children in the front, it is always recommended that children go in the back of the car on every single journey.
The regulations on the type of car seat for children will vary depending on where you live. In the UK, you need to purchase an ISOFIX car base, or if you live in America, a LATCH seat. These make the baby seat infinitely more secure.
I hope it goes without saying, but always put the car seat in. It can be tempting if you're going on a short journey to not bother. And especially going back 30 years, people would just put the baby in a basket and put a seatbelt around it.  This is very dangerous. The vast majority of car accidents actually happen during short trips. Always put the car seat in!
It is okay to purchase a car seat second hand.  But make sure that you examine it thoroughly prior to you purchasing it. If you can, it is better to get a car seat that is new, because you know for a fact they won't have ever been in an accident. Time is a precious factor when it comes to placing a car seat, especially when you have a screaming baby! So, try your car seat before buying it so you can check if it is easy to install, and if it is convenient for you.
As your baby gets older, you need to then install the appropriate booster seat, depending on their weight. Your child should be in a booster seat up to the age of 12.
THE CAR SPACE
The space can be the deciding factor when buying a car, but it depends on how many children you planning on having. If you only plan on having one, the space might not be the most important thing for you. However it is important to remember that was one child comes many things. The pushchair, the toys, the changing bag, and anything else for yourself and/or your partner. So be better to have more space than less, where you might have to be playing a game of Tetris in your car boot every time you go out!  The three most popular family cars are SUV’s, MPV’s and hatchbacks. So, let’s examine each one.
MPV’s
MPV’s or a Multi-Purpose Vehicle is five and seven seater vehicles. These are essentially people carriers. They are akin to vans or minibuses. The difference between these and a standard minibus or van is that they are surprisingly comfortable. If you are thinking about certain brands to go for, a Citroën Berlingo Multispace or maybe a Volkswagen Golf SV is good vehicles with 5 seats.  If you are looking for 7 seats, try either a Vauxhall Zafira or a Renault Grand Scénic.
SUV’s
SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. These are like your station wagons. They are very practical and come in different sizes. We shall have a look at two types, the compact SUV and the large SUV.
Compact SUV’s
This is a very practical vehicle.  When it comes to the space, legroom and the headroom, SUV’s are a very popular draw. A drawback in terms of compact SUV’s are that sometimes they don't offer a lot of space in the trunk, which may not serve the purpose that you bought it for. To bypass this, you can try brands like a Kia Sportage or a Hyundai ix35 if you have a large family and need to pack away many groceries.
Large SUV’s
The difference between a large and a compact SUV is that the larger ones have more than 5 seats. Again with these, the boot space leaves a little to be desired! The recommended types to counteract this are a Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Volvo XC90.
Hatchbacks
A well-known type of car, and especially handy for families are hatchbacks. It always depends on how many kids/family members you have. But they are generally quite cheap to operate. With hatchbacks, the boot space can be compact, so trying a car like a Honda Civic, Seat Toledo or a Mercedes B-Class are ones with bigger boot space.
Overall depending on your family amounts you will need something with a lot of space.  You will be taking long journeys, and you may be spending overnight stays with your newborn baby. So, when you are looking for a car to cover all these points, you really need to think about the space and the overall practicalities of the vehicle.
MAINTAINING THE CAR
If you hadn't thought about keeping the car maintained before starting a family, this is something that you need to do now. Make sure you get into the habit of checking the car is in working order. Book it in for maintenance on a regular basis so you can get a professional to look over it. There are things that you can do, like checking the oil, or checking the tires have enough tread. It's always worth having a list of places or mechanics where you can get spare parts for a relatively cheap amount. Maintaining the car can cost quite a bit of money, so making sure where you can get things like discount brakes will save your wallet in the long run. No doubt you'll have family or friends recommend places to you that are cheap. That where you can find reliable mechanics or dealers that are within your budget.
It will be worth getting into the habit are doing spot checks when you get in the car. Especially with children, there will be a lot of spilt drinks and mess!  Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is a fact of life! So when you do your spot checks, check inside and out for scratches and superficial damage.
THE TAX AND THE INSURANCE
The way car tax is calculated is based on the CO2 emissions, so you need to purchase a car that’s environmentally friendly. You will be thinking more economically now as your finances (and fuel tank) will be drained from taking the children to school, to sports games, piano lessons and so on! So when looking at the car, examine what's the miles per gallon and engine size would be in comparison to the amount of miles that you will, on average, be covering.

Buying a car for a different purpose such as starting a family comes with many different questions. But remember it's the safety of your family that needs to be in the forefront of your mind. With being a parent come many challenges so having a car that is safe and practical will help and reduce some of the stress and anxiety involved with this!

Friday, October 28, 2016

Homemade Chee Cheong Fun In Pasir Pinji 5, IPOH

MY SISTER HAS BOOKMARKED ALL THE FOOD SHE WANTED TO EAT... and now each day, I will "chaperoned" her to wherever she wants to go.  An unpaid driver but compensated in kind, that is food and more food.  This driver has since gained weight and growing sideways even though it is only a week since the guest came back from US.  Still many more weeks to go.... cannot imagine.. dare not imagine... how my weight would be by the time she boards her flight back...  LOL...

This afternoon we had our cravings satisfied in Pasir Pinji 5.... yes, she saw me post up this Chee Cheong Fun before in Facebook, she wanted to try and taste it with her own mouth..... and her verdict is "MUST COME AGAIN!"
Upon entering the compound, we were given a number..
Ours was # 17 and the current number served was # 9....
Expected to wait for 20 minutes or so..... 
Our patience pays off... and it was worth the Wait..... 
Another one of the best CCF in Ipoh!
Everything is homemade... and steamed right from the kitchen.... 
The portion is Large.... only our cravings were satisfied.... 
It cost RM3.20 for a L size... 
Another 10 more packets to be delivered from Ipoh to KL!!
But it is Best if eaten there and then on enamel plates.... 



Don't Forget To Do These Crucial Things Before Moving Day!

There are a couple of extremely important things you should never forget to do before your big move. As there’s so much to remember, ensuring you’ve done these things can be easier said than done. If you’re moving soon, read on and make sure you’ve got everything done before the big day!

Label As You Pack
Labelling things as you pack up your items will take a little longer, but help you to no end in the long run. You’ll be able to unpack much faster when you arrive at your new home. Not only that, you’ll know exactly where something is if you need to grab it fast. Make sure you list everything in the box clearly. You can also write down the room it’s supposed to go in.

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Find Lost Keys
You might have keys lying around and have no idea what they are for. Handing every key over to the estate agents or new owners is crucial. You don’t want to leave them with an incomplete home! Check that you have the keys for all doors, windows, bolts, sheds, and anything else that has a lock. You’ve probably heard stories about homeowners who arrived only to be unable to get into their new home because they weren’t given a certain key.

Hire Movers
Hiring movers months in advance is crucial. You’ll make sure you get the day you need this way, as well as the services of a trustworthy moving company. Shiply Removals are a good example of what you should be looking for in a moving company.

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Host A Moving Party
Host a moving party for your house or business premises so that you can say goodbye properly. You may not need to do this if you’re only moving down the road. However, it could still be a good idea to do this as a way to say goodbye to your old house or new premises for your business by checking out this link Careful Hands Business Relocation. If you don’t want to host a moving party, you could always host a moving in party. You can make memories in your new home right away by doing this!

Switch Utility Services
Make sure you call utility companies in advance too. This is especially important if you’ve bought a property that was previously empty, as things may need to be connected so you can enjoy them the second you get there.

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Explore Your New Area
Go exploring in your new area and find fun things to do. Have a look around the shops, go for a walk, and make sure you get acquainted with it properly. This will make it feel so much more like home. As you do this, you could also consider introducing yourself to your new neighbours. They might even offer to help you unpack on the day!


When you do these things before moving day, you’ll have better time in your new home. You’ll be able to unpack swiftly, and make yourself at home right away. Let me know if there are any tips you swear by when you move. Thanks for reading!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Exotic Food And Desserts At Mun Choong Restaurant, Ipoh

SECOND ROUND OF CELEBRATION ON THE REAL DAY... This time the nine of us had our dinner at Mun Choong Restaurant aka Public Restaurant along Horley Street.  The restaurant was full to the brim even on a Wednesday.  I guess many like this restaurant, we have to talk a bit louder to be heard...

Anyway, the real B-day is about food and desserts and of course, the Company which consists of family members and close friends.  This time round, we ordered dishes to go with rice....
Mun Choong famous prawns is a Must Dish...
So is the Ginger Chicken....
Their Signature Bean Curd with Fish Paste... 
Mini french beans with preserved vegetables...
Black Pepper Ribs... I find it so-so cos I am not into black pepper... 
Yummy Yam... very nice and appetizing... 
And their black pepper noodles...
Again, I prefer the noodles without the pepper... 
The night is not complete without a Durian Cake!
Specially ordered and it was homemade too!
Everyone gave a Thumbs UP for this Durian Cake!
Lastly and not least..
A Very Happy Birthday to the Birthday Girl!
Wishing you lots of healthy years ahead... 
and eating without gaining an inch here and there!
LOL.... 


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Dry Curry Chicken Noodles And "Sidekicks" At Yee Fatt, Ipoh

YES, I KNOW I AM GETTING ROUNDER these days and it was all due to IPOH food here and there.  Not sure why only the face is affected, seems the fats are congested at the face instead of anywhere else along the body.  Whenever I see a weighing machine, the first thing I do is put my two skinny legs on top of it.  I am very puzzled... my weight is still the same but the face is sure getting rounder like a Moon.  Anyone can decipher that???

My daily ration is only two time, I mean two main meals, one in the morning or brunch and one meal in the evening.  My food consumption for the day, that's it.... but I guess my meals are a bit too heavy and oily in a sense and that does not deter me from enjoying them... and that morning was no different.  My siblings and I went for Dry Curry Chicken Noodles at Yee Fatt at 39, Jalan Kampar, IPOH....
Alright, this time we ordered two plates of noodles to be shared among the three females.... 
The dry curry chicken was just overflowing... noodles were not in sight... 
I requested for less oil but I guess curry is not curry if it is not shimmering... 
And as if that is not enough, we ordered their special Lor Mai Kai aka Glutinous rice with chicken..
Yes, chicken again!
Their sticky rice is soft and of course... now as I see this photo, it is "oily" too... 
Oh dear..... 
Our eyes were greedy, we saw these pastries at the counter.... 
Yam Puffs and they look kind of "tempting"... 
Hence, three pieces were on our table within seconds.... 
So tell me... is my rounded face justified?
LOL....



Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Birthday Celebration At Sun Lee How Fook Restaurant, Ipoh

A BEAUTIFUL EVENING FOR A PRE-BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT SUN LEE HOW FOOK RESTAURANT with my family... This is the first time my sister came back to Malaysia to celebrate her special day with us.  Never mind about her age, she is always evergreen and some even lamented that I look older than her!  Okay, not older maybe I look more "matured" ... she is always the "young" one in our family, ever active, good appetite and youthful skin... *Hope she reads this*... LOL...

Though our parents are no more here, we always like to call our auntie and uncle to come along, we miss the older generation, both of them are like parents to us and we can get along very well.  All of us are getting "more matured" each year and it is good to get together to enjoy each other's company.  Every since our mom left us, we learn how to treasure one another more and not less..... It is just the timing...  our kids have all grown up and now we have more time to spend with one another...
Our grins and smiles before the food begins.... 
Appetizer began with a bowl of soup... 
Then the second giant dish appeared... 
Part of the varieties served...
Second tier... 
Different types of food meat served... 
Second dish needs no introduction... 
Into two different types of servings... 
Noodles with fish...
I love the Balls... Lotus fillings...
And sweet Pear desserts... 
Same blood... 
Toast to the Birthday girl... 

Happy Birthday Sis... 
And Cheers to Good Health From the Ladies!

Lunar New Year 2024 Before And After

TODAY IS THE SIXTH DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR.... And this is the day when I am now free to blog a few lines to activate back my blog after a lon...