DIY - Dragon Fruit & Grape Enzyme

I invested in this Enzyme making book some time last December. Came near CNY or so, I had tried out some of the recipe mentioned in the book. I went fruit grocery shopping at Subang Jaya one day, grab all necessary ingredient below. Click to enlarge the photo below for better viewing.


Then, base on the steps give above, here are what ingredient I had prepared. Washed and dried under the fan for complete dryness.


I changed the technique a bit, instead of using liquid based Oligo, I had used the packet powder form Oligo plus organic brown sugar. The rest of the steps are exactly the same as what I had previously done for enzyme making. Left them in the bottle and store at cold dry place for the next 2 weeks.

3 days later, it will look like this. More juicy and enzyme produced. Do shake them to even up the texture and fruits.


By the way, I browsed through some of the recipe pages and one had captured my attention.. 5 spices enzyme ?? 五味? One will understand what does it means as we had discussed and laughed over it over the year through 2008 into 2009.

DIY - Baby Tomato Enzyme

Don't really intend to write grandmother stories on how to make fruit enzyme here, but I just wish to share some idea of fruit enzyme you could made. I had experience it with Baby Tomatoes recently.

Here are how the preparations and result went.... have fun!

Annick Goutal Perfume Launch @ Fukuya Japanese Restaurant

I don't normally border of such invite to function like this, especially when I would expect it will surely be a "sale" type of product launch. Their target is mainly aiming to sell you their new launch product, or off the shelf current products.

Anyway, the 3-8 (busybody) me decided to pay them a visit. Since I work nearby Imbi area, where the restaurant is situated. There were 2 reasons for me to stop by, 1) The Japanese Restaurant - Fukuya's website seems to be attractive, 2) Was trying to find out an uncommon gift for my friend's wedding.


I dropped by with a friend to the function place around 630pm. Didn't quite expect the function place seems to be quite narrow. After registering ourselves at the counter, got ourselves a door gift as above.... I then walked myself to their perfume counter and had some sampling and asked the sale person some questions.

We tried a couple of perfume, which most of it tasted so-so. In our opinion, generally the smell was not "catchy" and it feels as if its like some other ingredients, i.e. black pepper, soap, etc... However, I would say their bottle is seems unique and its box and wrapper looks quite elegant.

In summary, we didn't stay long, since the function place is small and crowded. Observing the setup and place of the restaurant, we then went off after 30min stay at the place. Overall, they had organized a great product launch which incorporated credit card company to get most of the guests. However, it was just not my taste and type of perfume I am looking for.. sorry and too bad! Can't close a deal with you.

http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2009/02/un-matin-dorage-by-annick-goutal.html

My Cough Dropssss

Imagine how much cough drops I had taken for the past 4 weeks. I had sore throat and cough since early Feb, it's a month of anniversary now!!!

Hurray... I'm almost fully recovered, still a lil more to clear, throat could get itchy sometimes, but its ok. Thanks to all the cough drops, Lime drink, herbal tea, and much much more out there, can't remember that many. I have limited memory space in my mind lately.

Even for cough drops and sweets, there are more than what I had tried below... these are those which have its 'skeleton' left, others had been destroyed in the rubbish bin.


Oh ya, forgot to mention this... my cough syrups and Chinese medicines....

Very old Barbie Doll

This is my one and only one Barbie doll I had since young. Believe I had owned it for almost 20 years, and I can't remember when I had it. Just recalled it was a gift from my late aunt. She used to buy me gifts when I visit her during year end school breaks, back at my dad's hometown in Perak.

She will bring me shopping at Ipoh town, specifically to Super Kinta to shop for gifts. I used to get unexpected gifts from her, where I don't think I will get such from my parents. Those I remembered were Luna 36 colour pencil, Teddy bear for my sis and I, and this Barbie doll set of 3 - gown, sports wear and casual dress.

As a rememberance to my aunt, who had passed away about 14years ago.... and I can't buy her gift anymore afterall.

Dated Magazines @ Damansara Cineleisure

It was not my intention to drop by any shopping centers today, but it was fated. Situation didn't allow me to be dropped back home on a Saturday afternoon, when I planned to take myself a break from a miserable weekdays work, which had basically stressed me out these days. Causing me sleepless nights, even on a Friday night!

Anyway, it was a free n easy shopping for me. I enjoyed the walk alone, exploring Cineleisure which I had never been to except for my last Birthday celebration @ Tony Roma's. I walked myself from The Curve, skipping the weekend flea market for my later agenda.

I tried to look for attractive afternoon tea place, but failed. Basically, I was still hunting for my lunch at the time of 3-4pm today. As I walked around the mall, I found a place at the Basement which sells lots of dated magazines at very affordable price. As low as RM5, you could get some dated Interior Design Magazines, Fashion, Food, etc...

Most importantly, they are imported International magazines. Too bad they only have English and a lil portion of Japanese magazines. Else, I will be more than happy to grab some Home DIY Taiwan magazines, which had been my favourite ever since I was there in Taiwan last May 2008.

So, here's the store. Check it out if you happen to look for some useful magazines, which even if its dated, but not too far dated... such as Travel, Food, Automobile, and so will be a nice bargain place to stop by.

I then had my afternoon tea @ the apartment, The Curve alone. Sitted myself at a nice lil sofa at the front corner. The environment looks nice from outside, but one thing I don't quite like is their air-conditioner. I felt stuffy sitting at the corner. Anyway, the food was OK... I had a very heavy sandwich meal at a late afternoon around 5pm!

Khuntai Restaurant - An Authentic Thai in PJ

Following a bad sore throat after the CNY dinner, I had no choice but to attend another gathering of old friends for hubby. It made my day even worse after this meal, though I didn't had much and enjoy the food either. But I truly knew, if I have had in good condition and if its during a cool chilling day, I might have enjoyed my food very much. Anyway, it was an experience of loosing appetite but seeing others enjoy their food so well.

Located in PJ, Jalan Gasing. The restaurant has its own website too. I have been there for Banana Leave Indian food before, and never expect there are few more famous restaurants around that area.

We had a package dinner with some minor changes of the menu, as I friend had brought own Tiger Prawn all the way from Kuantan to share with us. By the way, this restaurant could help and cook you dishes with your own fresh seafood. In fact, the total dinner only cost us merely RM250 for 10pax.

Let's bring you what's famous in this restaurant. It's the drink they serve - Umpera with Sour Plum (沙梨酸酶). Very chilling drink in fact, and tasty too.

Mieng Kam is a must as Thai appetizer. Love this leave wrap stuffs with dried shrimp, chilli, onion, garlic, ginger, peanuts and so...

Then set of dishes came along the way. First with famous Thai Fried rice with shredded egg and beef. Second is omelet with special vegetable, not quite sure what type of vegetable was that. Heard it is fully imported all the way from Thailand.

Next are their Chicken Green Curry and Sour Steam Fish.

Then we had this specially brought over Tiger Prawn as Thai Style steam prawn. The other next is Otak-Otak seafood, stuffed seafood including squid, fish flesh, prawn and so in coconut blend. Very unique and tasty, too bad it was spicy.

TomYum gong is a must too... we had that but I didn't picture it out, it should be common. By the way, you could browse their menu from their website - http://www.khuntai.com.my/

Here are the address and map. Click to enlarge.

GPS Coordinate : N3 05.201 E101 39.269