HAPPY GAWAI DAYAK TO ALL MY DAYAK READERS!

Yay!

I start my leave today. Pheewww! OK. Let us start with our yesterday's breakfast. Haha!

Clockwise: Laksa Sarawak, Nasi Goreng Cina @ Aroma Cafe. Nasi Lemak Kari @ Happy Valley for lunch!

All the Dayaks were released by 3:00 p.m., permitted by my boss. I left half and hour later..... Gonna miss my PC, my phone, my rubber stamps..everything... huhu! Never mind guys, I'll be rocking back on June 8!

Went to Ngiu Kee later on to do garments shopping. Bought a new rice cooker to replace the old one since Ngiu Kee is having cheap sale! Oh, today I went to Mom' s place to give Alin and Boboy their clothes. What a hot day, see Alin's face, haha!!

Whoaaaa..soaking wet!

On the way home, we saw this. ....

Can you see the car landed in the drain? I bet those guys, the bystanders were cursing the car not because of the driver's recklessness but they can't see the registration numbers. Suckkss!! If not can buy 4D liao!

Miss Coki and family would like to wish all Dayaks, Selamat Ngintu Gawai Dayak , Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai, lantang senang nguan menoa..OOoooohaaAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

THURSDAY WRAP-UP

Apooo!! It's Thursday already. Tomorrow will be my last day working before Gawai hols. I'll be working again on the 8th of June. Hehe... Office is as usual bulking and burdening my shoulder with phone calls, urgent meetings and appointments. Thanks to Lord God, now I have few assistants that are capable to relief my place during my holiday. I am thankful that they are hardworking and willing to learn new stuff.

Mdm. Sue also contacted me via YM few days ago and informing me that she would need my help to supervise some of my juniors doing practical training at my place. No prob madam! I'll try my best to guide them.

No baking and such this year, I don't have time and due to time constraint I decided to order from my colleagues. Not much, but I picked 3 types of biscuits, a kilo of Murukkus and 2 types of Kek Lapis (Layered cake).

Mee Goreng Mamak @ Aroma Cafe I had this morning. Pheww! This fried noodles is smoking hot!! If you dare to tolerate with the spiciness, you may try this with a cup of hot beverage. Haha!

THE BATTLE OF AYAM PENYET!

The first time I sank my teeth on this dish, it was in 2007 - 2008. During that time, it wasn't that popular in Kuching. I tried it at Rasa Rasa Cafe at Simpang Tiga and why did I try it at the first place? Because I read it in MyIndo.com, and during that time I was so into that website. This particular dish is originated from the Javanese in Indonesia. Anything that sounds and smells like Indonesian is an obsession for me haha!

From Rasa Rasa, I moved to Kpg. No. 2???? Kpg. Bintangor? whatever it is, I had it in front of the new Dormani Hotel in Kuching last few weeks. Yes, I had it also last weekend at Haniis Bistro and yesterday, I went to Kwali Kitchen to try their version of Ayam Penyet.

Well, here I would like to judge from my own tongue to my fingertips of my experience indulging this simple and humble dish. Let us start from:

1. RASA RASA CAFE - no picture attached
Rice : just regular nasi putih
Sambal : sambel tomat! (tomato sambal) Very spicy.... 3 stars
Chicken : quite small
Veggies : so so. Just cucumber slices and cabbage.
Presentation : hmmm.. they put everything in a clay-made bowl except the rice.


2. In front of DORMANI HOTEL - no pic attached.
Rice : just regular nasi putih, quite dry
Sambal : sambal belachan that was so very spicy....
Chicken : small and too dry
Veggies : Pucuk Cantik Manis, cucumber slices and cabbage. Oh yes, the cabbage was not fresh and had bruises on.
Presentation : The chicken was served in a woven-like basket that is layered with a piece of brown paper. 3 stars


3. HANIIS BISTRO.


Rice : They use 'beras wangi' - fragrant rice
Sambal : sambal belachan that was moderately spicy....
Chicken : good portion, moderate
Veggies : Fried beancurd, cucumber slices, lettuce and cabbage. I noticed that the cabbage was fresh and sweet.
Presentation : The chicken was served in a banana leaf-like green plate. They even prepare hand washing teapot. Easier to eat Ayam Penyet with fingers. 4 stars


4. KWALI KITCHEN


Rice : They use 'beras wangi' - fragrant rice AND SOME FRIED ONION SPRINKLED on the rice which made it more appetizing to enjoy!
Sambal : sambal belachan that was moderately spicy and smooth. Apparently they blended the sambal. Yum yum!
Chicken : good portion, but the rice amount was too small.
Veggies : Okra (blanched Ladies Finger), Pucuk Cantik Manis, cucumber slices and cabbage.
Presentation : Everything is placed neatfully on a plate. 5 stars for them!


I still have a few more places to try like Gamelan, Chilli Peppers etc that serve this Nasi Ayam Penyet. Penyet is 'penyek' in Indonesian language. The right way to prepare the chicken is to de-skin the chicken and season it with the right 'bumbu' (ingredients). It will then fried till dry and by using 'cobek' or 'ulek-ulek' (Indonesian version of pestle and mortar (lesung batu)), pressed the chicken slightly and serve!

Ulek-Ulek

Yum yum... I'm drooling now... hahahaha!!

WEEKEND'S REVIEW: GABBY'S NEW HAIRCUT

She has been begging like crazy to go to the salon. After pleading me the past few weeks we and given us why she needs a new haircut, we finally brought her to a nearby salon at King Centre.

The result. She chose her own hairstyle. I didn't. "Layer left and right, up to shoulder and cut my front hair like a China doll, Miss.." I giggled when hearing that instruction coming out from my 8 years and 5 months old daughter.

"So what do you think about my Gawai's hair??? "

TINGGAL KENANGAN (JAUH KAU PERGI)

It all happened in 2007.

Thanks to Elfyna, my colleague who exposed this story to me. This is a true story happened in Bali, Indonesia. From my reading and findings on the internet, there are many versions of it. The famous version is about a girl, named Ega @ Geby who was in her high school years. She had a boyfriend who loved illegal racing and involved in a fatal accident one day. She couldn't accept the fact that she was losing the person that she loved the most.

One day, she performed this song at school's concert and hung herself at the school's store room. Her body was found by the security guard and in her pocket they found a short note, she was asking for apologies for not being strong enough to accept the fate. There are rumours saying, too, every time after this song being played, one will able to see the ghost of Ega. Eeeeeiiiiii!!

Seriously, I love the song after hearing it for my very first time. Found the chords on the net, I grabbed my mic and tried to sing it accordingly. Here is my raw voice. Sorry if I sound nasal. Haha! I tried it just for fun.

Anyone who can read Indonesian language, you may find the various versions here.

SORRY BOY, THE DNA SAID NO!

Guys,

Still remember the story of Alfie?



Well, at least his Mom can sigh in great relief. Read this news for further story.

LA LA LA..IT'S FRIDAY

OK. Take a break from foodie story. There is a crazy stalker around (check my Shoutbox) and thanks to my frenz who condemned him/her or whosoever the creature is. I don't use your money to pay my food bills so why should I bother right?

Gawai Dayak is around the corner, I don't bake cookies or cake as usual, just buying this year. Oh yes, some additional info. I will be on leave from 30th May - 7th June so hopefully will utilize my leave this time, unlike last year's end.

See what we saw this morning,while sending Gabby to school. Her schoolmate's daddy and their pet dog sent her to school.

Haha! What a class! Hey, the dog seemed to notice me taking its picture. Hehe..sorry doggy but I can't help it. You're so cute, ruff! ruff!

Headed to Aroma Cafe to have our breakfasts,

Scrambble eggs with sausages and buttered toasts.

Penang Char Kway Tiaw with cockles (kerang) and prawns.

Marvellous!

and sorry crazy stalker called 'guest'... if you don't like this blog.. go and eat grass....ahhhha....

FISH N' CHIPS @ MEMORIES CAFE

My friend, Mariana took me to this place before and I fell in love with their fried wanton.La la la la..

The fried wanton. 24 pieces for RM9.00 and I love the fillings. Minced meat with prawns, they are my babies.


Who doesn't love Ribena Sprite during this hot striking weather? Right Gabby?


This is Gabby's favourite. Fish and chips.



Memories Cafe is located next to Taka's Bakery just nearby RH Plaza BDC. The food price are reasonable.

NASI BRIYANI BOMBAY MASALA @ BOULEVARD

Had our dinner last Sunday at Bombay Masala's Boulevard. Chocolate Mocha Freeze (more like a slush to me) in the house! Yeah, we were damn thirsty that time.

My plate of Nasi Briyani. Lovely ain't it? This particular rice was served like 'nasi campur' therefore the price , uggh.. almost reaching RM10 per plate!!


The close-up. Yummy. Thanks to my new buddy who helps me a lot with the good and delicious pictures.

BUYING NEW LCD TELEVISION

I met Kevin, my friend the other day and he told me that he is looking for a great bargain and buying himself a new LCD TV to replace the old one. Wow! I told him it's the 'in' thing now well, we have variety of choices available on the internet. Hey, why don't you buyithe Sharp AQUOS 32"? You can put them anywhere even near windows or other light sources and the picture is still vivid. Sounds very high end isn't it? To make it sounds more excitingly, this is an Emmy award-winning LCD technology. It worth your every penny buying this LCD TV.

BREAKFAST @ AROMA CAFE

We had our breakfast this morning at Aroma Cafe. I don't want to get bored with Chin Heng Cafe, not yet. I love that place so much, haha .. self-proclaimed.


Our beverages. Coffee with milk for him and Neslo Peng for me. Neslo is actually our local version of Mocha, hehhe..


His all time fav, Fried Mee with Tomato Sauce.


Yeah, don't forget the chopped chillies in soy sauce.

I was blunt and sleepy so hard for me to decide so I ordered Nasi Lemak Aroma Special. Love the sambal!

Quite pricey for breakfast but we had to change the mood anyway. I would like to go back to Aroma again but with another menu. I will....

MORE FOODIE PICTURES!

Went to AVON's Padungan to stock up my makeup and such last Saturday. Since it's afternoon and we haven't taken our breakfasts... and fortunately AVON is located just next to Sanga... I hope Mork and Loli won't be screaming while reading this.... we went there and had sushi for lunch!

These mixed maki made me crave for them eversince!

Alas! Never forget to try the Yakitori. 5 stars!


The weather was damn hot. I ordered watermelon juice.... God.. one is never enough to quench my thirst.... Rushed to the airport to pickup my bro, Rodriguez and the first thing that he's drooling for all this while, well no other than our very own;


Kolok Mee!!

I realize that I love to paste Kolok Mi's pictures in my blog. Look at the bowl that I ram into normally every morning. These were taken this morning so enjoy!

Have been eating like crazy these past few days, I skipped my rice for Monday's lunch. Just had this tapau (boxed meal).



Mixed veggies + 2 pieces of chicken in soy sauce = RM3.50

Gotta reduce my carb intake hopefully before hitting my cousin's crib this coming Saturday for another makan-makan session.