ps - I normally have the variety at Koong Woh Tong and I was pleasantly surprised how much healthier and just-as-yummy this home-made variety was!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Gwai Lin Goh - Herbal Jelly, home-made!
Present from mum's friend ... Really good Herbal Jelly!
ps - I normally have the variety at Koong Woh Tong and I was pleasantly surprised how much healthier and just-as-yummy this home-made variety was!
ps - I normally have the variety at Koong Woh Tong and I was pleasantly surprised how much healthier and just-as-yummy this home-made variety was!
Tiffin carrier
My mum's still using her antique tiffin carrier ... Hey, it works!
Wikipedia - In some former British colonies, the stacked porcelain or metal round trays with handles are called tiffin carriers (similar to the dabba transported by a Dabbawala / Tiffin Wallah), and small-scale caterers use them for delivering meals to individual homes.
Wikipedia - In some former British colonies, the stacked porcelain or metal round trays with handles are called tiffin carriers (similar to the dabba transported by a Dabbawala / Tiffin Wallah), and small-scale caterers use them for delivering meals to individual homes.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, The Curve @ Mutiara Damansara
A restaurant chain inspired by the iconic movie from the 90s ... Welcome to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Add: Lot 145 , First Floor , Jalan PJU 7/3 , THE CURVE , Mutiara Damansara, PJ
Tel: +603 7710 9862
To get the attention of the waiter, simply flick to the red sign - STOP FORREST STOP. If you wish to be left alone ... just flick over to RUN FORREST RUN.
The cool table set-up, including ping-pong bat dessert specials menu! That silver pail is the storage location of Ketchup, Lingams Chilli Sauce, Tabasco etc.
Run Forrest Run (RM$10.90) - Non alcoholic smoothie/cocktail, with orange, banana etc.
Run Forrest Run (RM$10.90) - Non alcoholic smoothie/cocktail, with orange, banana etc.
Cajun Shrimp - Starter @ RM$20.90 . Really delicious shrimps, with nice strong cajun seasoning. And I rather liked the garlic bread too, with LOTS of garlic / olive oil on the little wok.
Bourbon Street Baramundi (RM$29.90) - Delicious!
We loved the ping pong bat!
We loved the ping pong bat!
Nice cosy setting, we sat on the top floor, which is quite a climb on the steps!
So, what inspired this restaurant chain (With outlets all over the US of A, Bali in Indonesia, China, Makati in Philipines, and they have been in Malaysia for nearly 3 months now)?
Forrest Gump was released in 15 October 1994, and won 6 Oscars. There were a further 32 wins & 38 nominations in various other film awards.
Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get.
Director:Robert Zemeckis
Writers (WGA):Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
Key cast:
Director:Robert Zemeckis
Writers (WGA):Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
Key cast:
Tom Hanks ... Forrest Gump
Robin Wright Penn ... Jenny Curran (as Robin Wright)
Gary Sinise ... Lt. Dan Taylor
Mykelti Williamson ... Pvt. Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue
Sally Field ... Mrs. Gump
Robin Wright Penn ... Jenny Curran (as Robin Wright)
Gary Sinise ... Lt. Dan Taylor
Mykelti Williamson ... Pvt. Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue
Sally Field ... Mrs. Gump
Suzuki SX4 Sedan
Handsome little car ... this caught my attention at The Curve, it was part of a MetroJaya promotion.
Small blurb on the sedan version of the SX4 ... Paultan.org
Suzuki will be unveiling it to the world at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Despite the Suzuki SX4’s all-wheel drive capability, the SX4 Sedan will be a front wheel drive vehicle, featuring the same 109hp 1.6 liter engine in the Suzuki SX4.
And, newcarzoom.com wrote the following (Describing the 2.0 version / Not sure which is available in Malaysia) ...
Suzuki has built more than 35 million cars and turned a profit every year. Obviously the engineers and sales managers know exactly what they’re doing. More proof of that claim is the all-new SX4 Sport, an economically priced, fuel efficient sedan. Better yet, its bold styling is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Beneath the hood resides a modestly-sized aluminum block 2.0 liter four-cylinder motor. Its compression ratio is a lofty 10.5 to one, which explains how engineers were able to wring so much horsepower (143 hp) out of a modestly-sized block. More good news, peak torque comes at a low 3500 rpm which pays big dividends in acceleration. SX4’s zero to 60 mph elapsed time is a respectable nine seconds. That’s fast enough to make most drivers happy.
But will really put a smile on any drivers face is the really good fuel economy. During my week long test drive I averaged nearly 26 mpg with an even mix of city and highway driving. Did I mention the SX4 is delivered with a full tank of gas? Two transmissions are offered, a five-speed manual and an optional four-speed automatic ($1100). The difference between the two is about one mpg.
Small blurb on the sedan version of the SX4 ... Paultan.org
Suzuki will be unveiling it to the world at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Despite the Suzuki SX4’s all-wheel drive capability, the SX4 Sedan will be a front wheel drive vehicle, featuring the same 109hp 1.6 liter engine in the Suzuki SX4.
And, newcarzoom.com wrote the following (Describing the 2.0 version / Not sure which is available in Malaysia) ...
Suzuki has built more than 35 million cars and turned a profit every year. Obviously the engineers and sales managers know exactly what they’re doing. More proof of that claim is the all-new SX4 Sport, an economically priced, fuel efficient sedan. Better yet, its bold styling is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Beneath the hood resides a modestly-sized aluminum block 2.0 liter four-cylinder motor. Its compression ratio is a lofty 10.5 to one, which explains how engineers were able to wring so much horsepower (143 hp) out of a modestly-sized block. More good news, peak torque comes at a low 3500 rpm which pays big dividends in acceleration. SX4’s zero to 60 mph elapsed time is a respectable nine seconds. That’s fast enough to make most drivers happy.
But will really put a smile on any drivers face is the really good fuel economy. During my week long test drive I averaged nearly 26 mpg with an even mix of city and highway driving. Did I mention the SX4 is delivered with a full tank of gas? Two transmissions are offered, a five-speed manual and an optional four-speed automatic ($1100). The difference between the two is about one mpg.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Mercedes W210 Estate - The E320
Wow, a Merc estate in Klang!
The W210 is a common sight, but this is the rare Estate variant, and was produced from 1995-2002. This particular example I spotted in Klang is powered by a 3.2L 217 hp (162 kW) V6 engine.
The W210 is a common sight, but this is the rare Estate variant, and was produced from 1995-2002. This particular example I spotted in Klang is powered by a 3.2L 217 hp (162 kW) V6 engine.
Yau Yat Kar, Economy Rice @ Bukit Tinggi, Klang
I love Economy Rice 'Chap Fan' for lunch, and this is one of my favourite places ... there's also porridge if you fancy some.
RM$4.80 for Taiwanese sausage, Curry Chicken, Potato with minced pork, and some greens. And unlimited SOUP too ...
RM$4.80 for Taiwanese sausage, Curry Chicken, Potato with minced pork, and some greens. And unlimited SOUP too ...
Nyonya Colors, AEON Bukit Tinggi Klang
The 'banana balls' was poor, the rest of the kuih was OK, poor Nasi Lemak, and only highlight was the multi-layered Lapis Selatan. As for the Ice Kacang, don't even go there ... unless you like ROUGH ice! Poorly shaven ice, tsk ts.
ps - Review from a previous visit
ps - Review from a previous visit
Terrible Bak Kut Teh at Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Located along Lorong Batu Nilam, Bukit Tinggi in Klang ... Teluk Pulai Seafood Bak Kut Teh, terrible!!! It's sad that they use the namesake .... sacrilegious!
Crap 'wet' bak kut teh, and equally bad 'dry' BKT!
Crap 'wet' bak kut teh, and equally bad 'dry' BKT!
In memory of Zakaria Deros, Klang
Spotted at AEON Bukit Tinggi Mall in Klang ... Remember the Lord Mayor of Klang of Istana Zakaria infamy?
The Star
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Zakaria Deros of 'istana infamy' dies
KLANG: Former Port Klang assemblyman Datuk Zakaria Md Deros died after suffering a heart attack early Tuesday morning.
The controversial 62-year-old politician was dropped from the Selangor Barisan Nasional line-up for the general election.
Datuk Zakaria Md Deros He was replaced by his daughter-in-law Roselinda Abdul Jamil as the candidate for the seat, which she did not win.
Also a former Klang municipal councillor, Zakaria hogged headlines last year when he had a run-in with the law for not submitting building plans for a mansion that was described as a virtual “istana” (palace) by his critics.
He was also found to have not paid the assessment for another property for 12 years, while his family was caught operating an illegal satay restaurant on government reserve land.
Due to these controversies, Zakaria gave in to mounting pressure and withdrew from being a municipal councillor.
His mansion has 21 bathrooms and 16 bedrooms, including 11 that are occupied by each of his children, as well as a VIP room, three living rooms, a dining hall and a prayer room.
The house also has a swimming pool, several gazebos, an orchard, a two-hole golf lawn, an office, a storeroom, two rooms for maids as well as a wet kitchen and a dry kitchen.
The Star
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Zakaria Deros of 'istana infamy' dies
KLANG: Former Port Klang assemblyman Datuk Zakaria Md Deros died after suffering a heart attack early Tuesday morning.
The controversial 62-year-old politician was dropped from the Selangor Barisan Nasional line-up for the general election.
Datuk Zakaria Md Deros He was replaced by his daughter-in-law Roselinda Abdul Jamil as the candidate for the seat, which she did not win.
Also a former Klang municipal councillor, Zakaria hogged headlines last year when he had a run-in with the law for not submitting building plans for a mansion that was described as a virtual “istana” (palace) by his critics.
He was also found to have not paid the assessment for another property for 12 years, while his family was caught operating an illegal satay restaurant on government reserve land.
Due to these controversies, Zakaria gave in to mounting pressure and withdrew from being a municipal councillor.
His mansion has 21 bathrooms and 16 bedrooms, including 11 that are occupied by each of his children, as well as a VIP room, three living rooms, a dining hall and a prayer room.
The house also has a swimming pool, several gazebos, an orchard, a two-hole golf lawn, an office, a storeroom, two rooms for maids as well as a wet kitchen and a dry kitchen.
Not Your Average Super Hero
I reckon Rajan Tata, the steel magnate, actually moonlights as Magneto! With his control of the world's steel markets ... his powers certainly exceed that of Magneto!
Please click this cool Nuffnang link - May I now have my freebie tix to Hancock? Cheers!
Wikipedia - Magneto (Erik Magnus Lehnsherr) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character is associated with the superhero group the X-Men as their primary antagonist since his (and their) first appearance in X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963).
Magneto is depicted as one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe, possessing the ability to generate and control magnetism. A Jewish Holocaust survivor, his actions are driven by the purpose of protecting the mutant race from suffering a similar fate. Characterizations of Magneto have varied through the years, from supervillain to anti-hero to even hero, but he is most often shown as an uncompromising militant and has engaged in acts of terrorism when he felt it was for the benefit of mutant-kind.
Tai Chau @ Pandamaran, Klang
Simple dinner of Foo Yong Egg (Good), excellent Sweet and Sour Pork 'Ku Loh Yoke', Japanese tofu with minced pork (Average), and Stir Fried Fan Sui Yip (Tapioca leaf @ bland ... not so good!) ... great price though, RM$26 for all this! Only in Pandamaran :-)
In terms of directions... This row of hawkers, located on both sides of the main road, is located near the Pandamaran police-station, or better yet ... Near Sri Choon Keng Seafood in Pandamaran . I've put up some detailed directions on that blog, good luck looking!
In terms of directions... This row of hawkers, located on both sides of the main road, is located near the Pandamaran police-station, or better yet ... Near Sri Choon Keng Seafood in Pandamaran . I've put up some detailed directions on that blog, good luck looking!
Nasi Lemak @ Pandamaran Hawker
Doesn't LOOK very appetising, but this Nasi Lemak with Rendang Chicken from a local hawker in Pandamaran is QUITE exquisite ... RM$3.50 VERY well spent!
AEON Bukit Tinggi Mall - Jusco, Klang
Was driving past AEON Bukit Tinggi mall aka Jusco Klang, one evening ...
Here's a recollection of my first visit to this mall , I am just glad that the traffic jams haven't really materialised, and the shopping experience has matured well. Pity the food, besides the rather excellent Lavender, is rather crap!
Here's a recollection of my first visit to this mall , I am just glad that the traffic jams haven't really materialised, and the shopping experience has matured well. Pity the food, besides the rather excellent Lavender, is rather crap!
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