Birthday Trip 2013 : Things We Did and Eat in Siam Reap, Cambodia

My birthday celebration ended with a surprise birthday trip. HB already has something up his sleeve earlier when he reminded me to apply for leave, pack some clothes and the most important is the passport cos we will fly into a country, once it was the centre of the ancient kingdom of the Khmer. To be precisely, is Cambodia!

He has chosen Siam Reap - the Great Gate to Angkor for my birthday getaway.

Upon touching down at the Siam Reap International Airport and having to clear the immigration & custom, HB already got the airport transfer arranged with the boutique hotel - Villa Kiara

A tranquil view from our room balcony...

The boutique hotel provides complimentary 'tuk tuk' service to town. Checking out the Pub Street in Siam Reap, a highly commercialized street  flooded with tourists.

It was the Khmer's New Year Celebration when we were there!(Cambodian New Year:14 April - 16 April)

We started to look out for street food. The most common type of delicacy found on the street.

Num Pang (Cambodia Sandwich which is similar to Banh Mi) - the baguette stuffed with sliced pork, did you spot the roast pork?, cucumber and pickled carrots.

Look out for something more filling..Mi Char!

Mi Char, the local fried instant noodles that comes with my favorite 'telur goreng' (fried egg).

I need some sweetness to balance back the saltiness in my mouth.

I requested for Chocolate Banana Pancake..Best to eat it when it is still hot.

We made a special discovery and the boy is excited!

The vendor is selling 'Pong Tia Koon' - the Cambodian Balut. I have heard and read so much of balut but never seen it in my life. Now, I do!

My legs get wobbly as she cracked the eggs....

I was so skeptical despite HB assured me it tasted like chicken soup...Hmmmp! Nibbled the white and some of the duck and it sent a chill down my spine.

We walked in to a souvenir shop to keep our tradition going. To post each of us a postcard as our souvenir.

I just received it last week. It took more than 3 weeks!

**Touching moment**When we got back to the hotel, I was presented with another huge surprise, pre-arranged by HB. He got the hotel staff to make a Cambodia birthday cake and they sang me a birthday song which completed my birthday celebration in Siam Reap!

Thanks dear! It was a truly mesmerizing celebration you have given me.**Hugs tightly**

Hello Kitty McDonalds 2013 Collection fever is finally overed. I have them ALL!

The Hello Kitty 2013 Collection by McDonalds is overed. I did not intend to collect all four except the Ronald McDonalds Hello Kitty. Nevertheless, HB has purchased all four for me.

First is the Hamburglar Hello Kitty....which is also special and represents one of the McDs characters according to him which I can't agree more with that.

Followed by Grimace Hello Kitty. I did not remove the wrapper because that was how it originally came because he bought it at a different outlet.

We had lunch at McDs when Birdie came out. That's when I got the chance to hold it first. Birdie Hello Kitty in pink color. So sweet!

Last but not least, the one I wanted the most. Have dinner with HB and the kids. He bought one for my kids and one for me. Now it has completed the collection and all of them are in my possesion. Ronald McDonald Hello Kitty...why you are the last one?

Did anyone collect all these? Did you manage to get all four?

What I got for Mother's Day?

I was away to Bangkok on Mother's Day. The girls were not able to celebrate with me but they called up to wish me.**touch** When I got back home, I have a surprise gift from big E.

Hmmmp...she is getting smarter nowadays. She wanted to give me a surprise...ehh**Heart beating very fast** Can't wait to open it.

Tadaaa.....Two little eggs consisting of a badge and some coins. I always appreciate her kind thought and effort to do something sweet like this for me. It means lots to me..

I don't get it why she gave me those coins so I asked her. The innocent little girl replied that she is afraid I will not have enough money to buy things. Ahhhh....this little girl of mine. **ruffled her hair**

A bit late though, but I still want to wish all bravo & great moms a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.

BANGKOK : OUR UNSUAL BREAKFAST - PORK SANDWICH & INSECTS

Just came back from Bangkok last night on Lufthansa Airline. It was my very first time flying with this German airline. It is a good airline and I will like to fly with them again.

It was a night flight and that's what we got for our in-flight meal.

By the time we touched down The City That Never Sleeps - Bangkok, it's close to midnight. We got the airport transfer service to chauffeur us to check in. While my bestie was dealing with the check in, HB went to the 7-Eleven and get some snacks.
**Local Brand - Sliced Milk Bread @ 7Bht** My fav!

We both always love to check out the local brands whenever we are away from the homeland.
**Ham Mayonaise Cheese Pocket Sandwich @ 14Bht**

These snacks always come in handy whenever we feel like getting something light to eat.
**Sliced Butter Bread @ 7Bht**

Another one of my favorite buns.Hmm..I kind of like their mayo because it tasted like 'kaya'.
**Shredded Pork Mayonnaise Sandwich @ 12Bht**

I fond over it - Simply because  it's cute like a small and puffy pillow but edible..LOL!! Best of all, the crust has been taken care off.


One of the mornings, we had our 'unsual' breakfast. Can you spot it? **FYI, the hotel does provide breakfast..winks**

Flying to Bangkok, one can never miss out to shop at NARAYA. HB got me this 2-in 1 pink pouch that works like a coin bag and tissue cover. Thanks dear!

Will blog more about Bangkok later on..."Krap...."

HOMEMADE : SIMPLE POTATO EGG SALAD

I have eaten potato egg salad several times, but never once that slipped into my mind of making one myself. I always thought it may requires tedious steps, but surprising I can have my very own simple version at home.

I might not have the best ingredients, but rest assure is a healthy salad that serves as a comfort appetizer for the night. Hmmph...I remember the first time I made this was for HB's birthday celebration =P

Recipe : Potato Egg Salad

- hard boiled eggs
- potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced
- salad dressing of your choice
- vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
- tomato
- greens of your choice ( i had lettuce & purple cabbage)

Mix all together and chill for 1 hour.

In about 10 hours time, HB and I and my besties will be flying to Bangkok. Will try to update our status via Facebook.

Till then, have a great weekend,everyone!

NABISCO Japanese Snack : OREO Soft Cookies

Sorry for the long hiatus...Last weekend, I flew to Sibu with HB for the #GE13. Anyway, it was a short weekend getaway to unwind from the routine schedules. HB wanted to show me this local shop (TA KIONG) that sells imported stuffs. It is pretty interesting to discover some of the imported goods which I have not even seen in KL. He got this OREO Soft Cookies for me. I am pretty sure from the words on the packaging, you know it came from Japan.

A large pack consists of 8 small individually wrapped soft cookies inside, priced at RM9.90.

I am not good in reviewing food, but the closest I can relate to it's a brownie. Not too moist but able to retain its softness and chewy texture of its own. Not forgetting the creamy filling in each single bite!

I find this OREO soft cookies is interesting, but I still prefer the regular Oreo cookies over them.