Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh @ Jalan Imbi

**non halal post**
One fine morning¸ hubster sent me to the town to attend a function. While on the way to the destination¸ we were still thinking what to eat to break our morning. Not wanting to crack the brain¸ we decided to settle for which ever eateries that we passed by along the way. At the end¸ we were here for Bak Kut Teh.

As usual¸ we have the soup version.I bet there must be lots of herbs and spices been used to whip out this sweet & herby soup. One sip of  the fragrant herbal soup already managed to warm my cooling tummy. And the next thing is started walloping the ribs.
**Original Bak Kut Teh

Side order...Youtiao.*Chinese Oil Stick**

I always prefer dry over soup version.Hence¸die die also must order one to satisfy the morning craving. I gasped when the portion served was rather huge. Even surprised me was to find greens in it! Topping with some slices of dry cuttlefish enhanced the aroma and taste of the meat. Would be good if they were not gentle on the dried chilies...*wiping nose**

Guess what? This claypot of dry BKT cost a whooping RM30! **guilt for I did not check the price before ordering** At the end we cannot finish and tapao home. I had it as lunch & dinner the next day. I bet the price does paid off la.


Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh
35, 37 & 39, Medan Imbi
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Payung Cafe @ Sibu

It was particular hot that day. It seems that the scorching sun love to follow us wherever we went. Thought it will be good to rest and enjoy our meal under a shady place. So¸ Arthur brought us to his all time favorite eatery...PAYUNG CAFE. I guess the pic perfectly described the place¸ agree? **Psst...this was my second time here ohhh...and specially requested Arthur to bring me here again.**

I particularly heart the simple decoration. Using fresh flowers simply created a refreshing and welcoming ambiance.


People used to tell me the best otak-otak you can get is in Muar. Well¸ I don't know how good it is because I never had otak-otak before till I came here. The reason I don't like otak-otak is because of the soggy texture¸ probably the fish meat is overly crushed. At Payung¸ the otak-otak is so fragrant but a tad spicy for me but that's not a problem .Most importantly¸ the meat is not over mashed. For that I enjoyed to the max. **Otak-otak at Payung Cafe

Again¸ I had mushroom roll. Fall in love with this when I first had it.

Guess one should never miss to order this signature dish when dinning at Payung - Belimbing Udang. Look at the big & fresh prawn¸ fuhh....making me hungry now!

Don't know what exactly this dish is called...but it seems to cook with lots of spices. Cat fish cooked in soy sauce with lots of ginger as the topping.Hmm...probably can add this to the confinement dish list. But don't use cat fish la...I cannot stand the bones!

Above two dishes perfectly go with white rice.

Spaghetti Carbonara...Hopefully they will further improve the taste as the expensive price doesn't seems to compatible with it..LOL!!

Calling durian lover!! Durian ice cream with fresh pulp!

And they called it Jelly Pisang which is highly recommended. One not only get to savour one type of mouth watering dessert but rather 3in1 at a time. Ice cream+jelly+banana(pisang) = Jelly Pisang.

That's how much she enjoyed the desserts..

*photo courtesy of STP

Trendy eyewear for my eyes

I'm not sure what is exactly wrong with me these days, but I keep getting headache each time I look at the monitor. Initially, I thought that it's just stress. You know, too much workload and all that, but I suspect that there's really something wrong with me when I couldn't really read the signboards anymore whenever I'm driving these days.

I thought perhaps that it's not just a normal headache I'm experiencing and there's something wrong with my eyes. And so, I went to the optometrist to get my eyes checked. I was right. There's something wrong with my eyes. I need a pair of glasses to help me see clearly, and I was told that all the headaches will go away once I use a pair of glasses to help me see. I suppose this condition is normal for a woman my age.

Good thing that glasses are in fashion these days, otherwise, the little vain pot in me would have freaked out when I was shown various kind of frames for my glasses. There's plenty of fashionable and smart-looking frames, but there's one particular pair from Warby Parker that I really like. It's not only chic, smart-looking and reasonably priced, but it's also vibrant and trendy. I think that particular frame would suit me and my wardrobe just fine.

Kleenex : Share the Softness

I have been so grateful and blessed for I am surrounded by good friends and Samaritans who love and care for me specially through blogging world. Perhaps the saying, 'Sharing is Caring' best described them. 

Connected through social media with loved ones and friends, we share a lot of things. We share about good food.....daily ranting...latest news...and of course where to grab the hottest bargains..**kiasu mode**teehheeeeeeheh. One of the most common things we share about is good food. I am sure everyone loves food. I am not a good cook, but when I have spare time I will get myself busy in the kitchen. And the final result, I will be very excited to share with them. Glad they are willing to become the white mice testing my food..ehheeheheh
**SHARING GOOD FOOD

In return, it's good to receive some feedback.Be is good or bad, I couldn't be happier to hear from them for they are willing to share their own opinions with me. That's the way I can I further improve myself¸right? Still remembered vividly¸there was once I was in 'pancake mode' but the outcome was not the one I expected..**must be too confidence**And I decided to post up my disappointment in FB. Guess what? I was totally overwhelmed to receive so many good advices. Thank you for dropping some pennies in my pocket.
**SHARING OPINIONS & ADVICES

As you know, I am FTWM (full time working mom) and every day I have to juggle between work and family. It's part of my routine to cook for my family¸ do the laundry and complete whatever house chores that are stacking as high as the Mount Everest! Duhh...it never seems to be completed. At times¸ I force myself to put it aside because I think is important to spend some quality time with the kiddos. I realized no matter what I have to share my own time with them too. House work will never complete, but you have a choice to leave it aside and complete it the next day. Kids will grow up and the moment you miss the golden time with them¸that's it! You can't return back unless you have a Doraemon' time travel machine...ehehhehe

The kiddos love painting and doing crafts. In fact everyday they will pester me to do some coloring or crafting with them. Sometimes I got so tired and I just told them next time,"perhaps,next time,ok." I can see disappointment in their eyes and its heart wrenching when I said NO to them. Feeling the guilt¸ I told myself I have to change!! I need to fork out my time for them! Can you see¸ how much fun they had even though I have no idea what they were painting. All I know was they love my company...they love to have me sitting with them while watching them brushing the paper.
**SHARING QUALITY TIME

Despite every day they both fight like cat & dog¸ I never doubt their love and care towards each other. Recently, I went for a domestic trip with both of them without hubster. In fact earlier, I told big E mama might want to cancel the trip since papa will not be going with us but I got assurance from her that she will be good & help me taking care the small brat throughout the journey. It seems that she don't simply give empty promise.
**SHARING HER THOUGHTFULNESS

I am glad that three of us make it to the vacation but of course with the help of friends as well, else the trip wouldn't be a smooth journey. See their priceless smile and laughter.........and you will be able to tell how much they enjoy their holidays.
**SHARING THEIR HAPPIEST MOMENT

Having these little brats in life was my greatest blessing. Nothing more I could ask for but to see them growing healthy and happy every day. As they grow older and spread their wings, I just have a small wish. I wish they will still share sweet talks....happiest & saddest stories...their problems....never ending complaints with me and their dad. We want them to know us both,old folks will always by their side to embrace and support them for the rest of our lives.
**Dad & Mom want you to know that you both will be safe under our wings.


Talking about sharing, I would like take this opportunity to share with you about recent Kleenex's campaign. For Kleenex is aware that we lead busy and hectic lifestyles these days, with no time for rest.....no time for holidays...no time to eat and not even for our family, loved ones and friends...but there are still ways to show others that you care.

The Kleenex : 'Share the Softness' campaign is all about promoting the importance of softness in our everyday lives,and encouraging sharing as a way of showing others that we think of them...and Kleenex is here to share a gift of softness! HOW?

1) Share Through Social Media
Login  to www.facebook.com/Kleenex.Malaysia and you will be able to send a Kleenex Share tissue pack to the one you think and care of. I am sure the receiver will be delighted to receive the gift of softness from you and telling them that you have been thinking of them. At this site, there are also other interactive activities online too, such as special areas where fans can share their thoughts on a particular topic. Throughout the year, you are also eligible to take part in contests that will kick off with the Kleenex Moments contest in May, with RM14,500.00 worth of cash prizes and Kleenex products to be won. Don't wait..Act now!
2)Sharing with Less Fortunate
Kleenex has been so thoughtful that they think the gift of softness is not only rewards consumers, but also gives back to the less privileged as well. For every entry in the Facebook Kleenex Moments Contest, Kleenex will donate one pack of tissues to a non-profit organization. In fact, you can use this as inspiration to reach out to the needy with the softness of Kleenex.
3) Sharing On-Ground
In major retails outlets nationwide, Kleenex reveals the Kleenex Share Bundles specially packaged in sets of five at a recommended retails price of RM12.60, so you can buy four and get an extra pack to share with those you care about. Curious to know how the packaging looks like and what do I mean by special packs?
**SHARING GIFT OF SOFTNESS

**KLEENEX is the world's well-known brand of facial and bath tissues. Kleenex tissues are made from 100% virgin pulp, which make them suitable for even the most sensitve skin. Kleenex tissues, available in a variety of attractive and convenient packaging formats, are distinctive for their ideal softness, strength and absorbency,

Home Tuition

Children nowadays are definitely different from us when we were still young. When I was small¸ I spent most of the time playing outside. My brothers will go to the shallow stream to catch fish while me will get busy with the ‘masak-masak’(cooking) game. My brothers and I will cycle rounding the neighborhood and if we were unlucky¸ we will get to chase by a dog. Conclusion is we play more than study…hehehhe. Today I have become a mum to my two girls¸ and I noticed there is a drastic change. I can see most of their times have been dedicated to their studies. As young as 3¸ they have started to go kiddy or early learning centre. If compared to last time¸ I was still sucking my pacifier.

I gasped when I heard children who just enter primary school have started to go for tuition. I was thinking when will this happen to my girls? Honestly speaking I do not wish to send them for tuition at this early stage. Anyhow¸ I guess I still have to prepare myself for the worst. I have started to look out for home tuition around my neighborhood. Well¸ I don’t make it a compulsory that home tuition must be conduct at my own house in fact the teacher’s house is good enough. Most importantly the place must be somewhere near my house to ease me sending them to the classes. After sourcing a few¸ I found one which I am most likely to send them over when the time comes…

Meanwhile¸ do spare a few minutes to check out this home tuition video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DRrMoMp3BEc

Queens of Our Heart - Skin Food Royal Honey Launch

Skin Food recently has launched a new line of Skincare & makeup range¸ exclusively made from Royal Honey. Sounded sweet & delicious¸right? Well¸that's what Skin Food always think 'Delicious Cosmetics Made from Delicious Food' because we also believe delicious and good food is not only for the body but the skin too!


Royal Honey range contains skin-beneficial honey extracts with 48 hours moisturization and glowing skincare & makeup line.


Awww....I can't wait to start on Royal Honey Ampoule Program as you can see the benefits included Skin Brightening & Anti-Wrinkle Effects. You know I am approaching towards 30s soon and my wrinkle is starting to love my face more...Shooo...I don't love you¸ wrinkle. Please get off from my face¸ else prepare for the Honey Ampoule penetration!
**Royal Honey Ampoule Program (Night)- Skin-Brightening and Anti-wrinkle Effects (5ml x 10/RM169.90) A 30-day intensive wrinkle smoothing and skin brightening program with royal black honey and royal jelly extracts that visibly firm the skin and restores its oil and moisture balance.

This Royal Honey range contains pure wild honey collected by the giant honey bees that live in the Southeast Asian rainforests, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ranges is enriched with nutrients from wild flowers, contains high amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals for deep moisturization, nourishing, exfoliating, and firming of the skin. It also contains anti-aging properties to promote soft and youthful glowing complexion



In conjunction with the launch of the new Royal Honey Skincare and makeup line¸ Skin Food has invited Ms.Moon¸ the professional makeup artist all the way from Korea to conduct a makeup workshop and show us how to enhance and beautify our features with their natural cosmetics. I would say it was a fruitful event as I get a lot of simple tips from the makeup artist¸especially small mistakes we should avoid when we apply the makeup.

On that day itself¸ I received a free make over using their latest range and it was brilliant! Well¸ if you are like me looking for a dewy complexion, while providing you a natural look &  flawless make up coverage¸ Royal Honey makeup line will not disappoint you. Will blog more about the makeover later.

Just got to know the latest news from Skin Food : This month, purchase RM150++ at SKINFOOD to get a free Honey Jar, and RM250++ to receive a Royal Honey Premier Kit!
Check out this link for more info.

Their Very First time to Sibu Town

And the night we landed in Sibu was pretty late already.(I meant to Arthur ..hehehe)I can't wait to get a good sleep as to catch up with the next day itinerary. The previous trip to Sibu¸ I did not get to sing the Raya Sayang song...Oppss..I meant I did not get to savour the best kampua noodles at this little cafe.

With some fragrant fried onion¸ minced meat and slices of lean char siew is the traditional way of serving a bowl of kampua noodles. Don't give me more than that...ehhehehe. One simple & delicious bowl of kampua noodles you can get at Rasa Sayang with the price of RM2.50/bowl.

While I let the girls tried the soup version since big E always like something soupy.I thought it's a bit weird to have kampua in soup but never tried never know. The soup is not too bland but rather goes well with the springy noodles. Arthur claimed it was good that he will come back for it.

I think I love the 'Pian Sip' here very much. Perfectly shape & wrap with fresh minced meat in thin wanton skin¸ I just can't stop popping more into my mouth.

After our breakfast¸ the host took us for a tour heading to a park which I reckoned is the green lung of Sibu. I heard this place won some kind of landscaping award. Fuiyohh...don't play play! Bukit Aup Jubilee¸the scenic spot surrounded with lush of green view was our next stop.

Apart from sightseeing¸ the girls enjoyed feeding the fish too. I am not sure if Arthur's missus or Mandy who bought the fish food for the girls...Anyway¸thanks a lot as they were having so much of fun here.

Just located a few meters away from the Jubilee Park¸ our third stop was at One Malaysia Cultural Village.

One Malaysia Cultural Village must visit place when you come to Sibu¸although now is not  fully done yet.Hmmmmm...you must be wondering what were they checking out?

Can you spot what they actually looking at? Heeheheh...Check out this link : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150708672523342&set=a.10150708669743342.403689.689293341&type=3&theater

And these were they looking at. **pic credited to Arthur.*

BMW For Sale @ CarSifu

My two girls are growing up, and a lot of things are getting smaller. Their dresses are getting smaller, their toys are getting smaller and outdated for them to play, and even the car feels smaller each time I give them a ride in my teeny-weeny car.

Yea... I'm just using a small car to fetch my children. I'm not a rich person, so the car that I'm using is not a big or luxurious car either. Each time I give my children a ride in my car, I feel like they don't have enough space. I don't know if any of other mommies and daddies out there shares the same sentiment as I do, but I definitely feel that way.

As a mom, I feel wistful every now and then. I wish I can give the best to my children during their growing up years, and that includes a bigger and a more comfortable means of transportation for them. I would like to buy a bigger car. A BMW car, perhaps?

Anyway, I stumbled upon some BMW for sale on a website called Carsifu not long ago. I have to admit, I was really tempted when I look at those cars on sale. I spent hours on the website just to drool over those second-hand BMW cars on sale in the website.

I may not be able to buy a BMW car for my children right at the moment. I don't think I have a budget for that, but if any of you wishes to buy any brand of cars, perhaps you can check out this website. It will be helpful, I think. It's one of the biggest car classified website in Malaysia. Carsifu listed more than 1,000 cars online all from all over Malaysia.

The website has a clean outlook and very user-friendly. All you need to do is perform a search and you'll be spoiled for choices. Don't forget to check it out, ya?

Daddy Noodles save my day.....

Don't be surprised as I just came back from Sibu last week. I know you must be thinking...HUH? Thought you just went there not long ago. Yupp...in fact the previous trip was a last mins decision to join the foodie gang. In fact¸ not regretting although it was just a short trip because I was on my own! As for this trip¸ i have pre booked it end of last year to go with my family. Somehow¸ I ended up going with my girls as hubster has gone for an oversea trip. Fuhh.......The good thing of tagging the two brats along helps to burn down more calories but in another hand increasing the blood pressure..LOL!! Thank goodness¸ I have the best helpers Mandy and Arthur's missus. But once I have landed in KL¸ I was suffering from body aches.

I refused to cook...even refused to go out to buy some food. Somehow¸ DADDY comes in handy!! Arthur gave me these...DADDY NOODLES from Sibu. Guess he knows I will be suffering once I am back home...ahahhahah
Don't know why¸ when I see this DADDY icon¸ it makes me think of Arthur...ehehehe. SIBU icon!


I make this for our lunch...then we get back to sleep. We woke up to feed the tummy with this again..LOL!! And we get back to our dreamland! That's how we spent our Labour's Day with Daddy Noodles...


I am getting busy with the annual thingy¸ thus I will have less time to visit your blog. Once I have some spare time¸ I promise I will drop by¸ok!