tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-157022922024-03-13T19:19:52.824+08:00Elephants & MangoesRamblings of a female. Period.Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.comBlogger567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-13977246301326236862020-09-05T13:59:00.000+08:002020-09-10T14:41:06.194+08:00Durian Ice Cream (The Shortcut)<p>A couple of months ago, we bought a tub of Durian ice cream to try. '<i>Made with Real Durian</i>' was printed on the label. We enjoyed it thoroughly and bought another tub soon after.</p><p>Then I thought to myself, "W<i>hy not buy durian and make our own..</i>"</p><p>So I suggested to Hubs that we get some durian and mix that into a tub of vanilla ice cream. That way, we can flavour it with as much durian as we like. It turned out to be the perfect combination. </p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lHVdTwyu5XQ/X1MdQV9g1QI/AAAAAAAALk8/nkbeoJbwpjUKCOAxH3jhmU_KByV1itXLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/Durian_IceCream_EM2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lHVdTwyu5XQ/X1MdQV9g1QI/AAAAAAAALk8/nkbeoJbwpjUKCOAxH3jhmU_KByV1itXLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Durian_IceCream_EM2.png" title="Ice Cream with Real Durian" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ice Cream with Real Durian<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We popped by Hartamas to visit our favourite durian seller, deciding that Musang King was really an unnecessary choice as we enjoy most durians regardless of variety. Now, just to clear something - I can't say that I'm a big fan of durians since I only ever eat at most two seeds of the flesh. I find it more enjoyable in ice creams or as a <i>keropok</i> flavour.</p><p>Anyway, this ice cream project was set in motion as soon as we got home. My husband was that excited!</p><p>First, we removed the seeds. Then, we mixed the durian flesh with the vanilla ice cream. I smoothed the top, cleaned the sides of the container and placed it into the freezer. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pXZjjfLY91k/X1MdQWdXLxI/AAAAAAAALlA/rcyr33dhGeo1ff2BJL7FZo-t_SWKn6n2wCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/Durian_IceCream_EM1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pXZjjfLY91k/X1MdQWdXLxI/AAAAAAAALlA/rcyr33dhGeo1ff2BJL7FZo-t_SWKn6n2wCNcBGAsYHQ/w500-h500/Durian_IceCream_EM1.png" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vanilla Ice Cream with Real Durian</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A couple of hours later -Voila! The best tasting durian ice cream you can imagine. Easy, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-76900309642148484982020-08-01T21:12:00.003+08:002020-08-01T21:12:29.255+08:00A Shopping We Will Go With Wheeled Grocery BagsI started carrying cloth recycle bags with me the year the <i>No Plastic Bag</i> campaign began in our state. I was not immediately prepared for it but enough 20sen encounters on Saturdays made me decide that enough was enough. Now, there are always at least three to four in my handbag because you never know when the shopping bug hits, or if an accompanying relative needs one.<br />
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For marketing, we have accumulated five large hand carry recycle bags over the years. I dread the weeks we had to stock up on on shower gels, laundry detergent, bottled sauces, cooking oil and the sort - heavy stuff to carry! Hence, the decision to get a shopping bag with wheels. On the online shopping platform I searched, it was called either a shopping cart or trolley.<br />
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This mini one was going for <b>RM8</b> on Lazada. It was hard to tell which were good buys since most of the reviews were more of an acknowledgement of items being received. I decided to give this a try because it seemed light and convenient. The bags arrived last week.<br />
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I got two as you can see. There's a zipper in the middle of these shoulder bags. When unzipped, the length of the bag is extended so that more groceries can be added in and it can then effectively be rolled.<br />
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The inside of the bag is lined with a light cardboard bottom.<br />
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I was pretty excited! We put it to use last Sunday - <b>today, it is being donated away, lol!</b> Allow me to elaborate. This bag is not meant for heavy stuff. It was working fine with a 5kg pack of rice.<br />
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That day, however, I let over-enthusiasm rule and my thoughts went with 'pretty-sure-it-can-handle-more'. So I filled the bag perhaps 10kg full (I can't tell), dragged it along confidently. Less than a minute in, it felt like I was dragging the bag on the floor with much more resistance. Instead of <i>glop-glop-glop</i>, it went <i>kraaaaaakk. </i><br />
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Oh, there goes the wheels! Both squashed apart from the weight. It wasn't broken but it would not stay upright. I told my husband there and then that I was donating these away, lol.<br />
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There you go but that's not the end of my trolley adventure. I had ordered two more foldable ones. Pricier and of better quality! It feels solid and is just as convenient. We're trying those out tomorrow.<br />
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Meantime, I leave you with a picture of how my Lazada package arrived. It was packed with two free knives - what a nice seller.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-67340324923893158932020-07-23T15:39:00.000+08:002020-07-23T15:39:52.045+08:00Pudding In A JiffPour hot water, stir .. eh, all done? That's how easy it is to make this pudding.<br />
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I was skeptical about liking it at first. If it's too easy, it makes me suspicious, lol. Like facing off a get-rich-quick scheme. Aah, how the mind wanders. This is nothing like that, of course. We're talking about an instant dessert sold in supermarkets at a cheap price.<br />
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I grabbed a box to try after a friend recommended it on our cooking group. Served with a mix of fruits, this pudding was quite a hit with my husband. "<i>Mmm ..nice! </i>"<br />
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Anything convenient is always welcome into my kitchen. I have a list of food recipes that I save for parties. This is going into that for obvious reasons - <b>quick to make and quite tasty</b>.<br />
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<i>I will not be a slave to the kitchen on the day I should be mingling with my loved ones.</i><br />
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👆 Just how I like my get-togethers. For me, this precious time should be saved for catching up with with friends and family. Hiding behind the wok is not how I want my night to go. Though food connects people, it is still doing things together that creates a deeper bond. My humble opinion.<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-86659312672180151302020-07-10T03:18:00.001+08:002020-07-10T03:18:51.864+08:00An UnpIanned Hair CutNews of several established companies either closing down or having to lay off employees has pushed many of us to help one another where we can. This is the Malaysia I love ❤ , quick to lend a hand and understanding.<br />
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Friends are forwarding messages of this home business and that private seafood seller. I try my best to spread the word and occasionally, I make a purchase too.<br />
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Two Sundays ago, I had my hair trimmed at EQ Hair Cut although I had vowed not to go to a hairdresser until we had hit zero Covid-19 cases for a week or so at least, lol.<br />
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EQ Hair Cut is run by an affable chap I had met a sometime ago at a quick cut salon in another mall. He made an impression on me when he got my hair done in under 5 minutes. It was the quickest haircut I'd ever experienced!<br />
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I am one of those people who start sighing in despair ten minutes into any hair treatment. It's just not my idea of fun. "<i>Hurry, hurry up!</i>" my mind goes. So this was really an exciting find for me.<br />
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From that day onwards, whenever I needed my hair fixed, I would look out to see if he was around and aim it so that my turn would end up with this chap. I know I sound like a crazy stalking aunty, lol. You see, they have a queue system in place. I could ask but I didn't want to hurt the other hairdresser's feelings.<br />
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All good things must come to an end and I didn't see the chap for a long time. It seemed that he had moved on to greener pastures.<br />
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However, fate brought us together again when hubs, desperate for a hair cut one day and for convenience sake, tried out a new salon in a mall where we had just done our grocery shopping. An awfully familiar face was attending to another customer as we sat in queue. Bubbles of excitement burst through as it dawned on me who it was! It seemed that my long lost hairdresser had decided to branch out on his own.<br />
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Fast forward today and a couple of weeks into the phase where many businesses have been allowed to resume operations after being closed for months due to covid-19, hubs and I noticed that our regular hair salon was open with nary a customer in sight. Tugged our heartstrings, it did. Before we knew it, we were walking in and getting our temperature scanned. We registered our details, kept our masks on. He had on the same along with a face shield and protective apron.<br />
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Gone the earlier decision to stay away. We both got our hair trimmed that day. It was a relief too. I was starting to look like an unkempt aunty who didn't give two hoots about aging gracefully, lol.<br />
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We calculated that the young man would need at least 10 customers per day to cover his expenses and cost of living. The landlord has generously given a 20% discount on rental but almost three months of being closed during the partial lockdown has got to hurt and with business not as robust as before, I can only imagine.<br />
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He never mentioned that he was struggling to make ends meet but I know that sometimes, the best people are those who never say anything at all. Well, whether he needed it or not, hubs and I left a decent tip.<br />
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Lot G-41 Tesco Mutiara Damansara<br />
No.8 Jalan PJU7/4<br />
47800 Damansara<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-15074657400523645762020-04-30T17:10:00.000+08:002020-04-30T17:10:23.689+08:00Stay At Home, Go Out Responsibly<i>Thank you, Malaysian Frontliners </i>and <i>#stayathome</i> ~ This was the message that was lit on a couple of buildings along Jalan Kuching some weeks ago. What a lovely sight to drink <i>teh tarik</i> to in the quiet of night.<br />
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As I scrolled through photos which I had snapped on my phone before the Movement Control Order (MCO), my thoughts centered around covid-19, the virus that has caused many to lose their loved ones and quarantined the rest of us at home. There was the denial stage, then a little bit of paranoia and now a sense of '<i>hey, we've got this</i>'.<br />
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Our numbers are decent thanks to many responsible Malaysians who practiced social distancing, wore masks and diligently washed their hands.<br />
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High five to those who did their marketing quickly and resisted the lure of panic buying. Kudos to those who choose not to crowd apartment lifts.<br />
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Give yourself a pat on the back if you have offered masks to those who were not wearing any instead of shaming them. God bless you if you are feeding the strays in your neighbourhood, leaving water for the animals or sharing food with those who have little.<br />
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These are some of the wonderful ways concerned Malaysians are making the best out of tough situation.<br />
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Whilst our frontliners are busy risking their lives to save ours, let us at least lighten their load by being exemplary in our behaviour.<br />
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If our Frontliners are heroes, keep in mind that we are the sidekicks. Our job is to stop the spread of the virus and make our country safe again. The quicker it is contained, the faster we will have our lives back.<br />
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Covid-19 | Day 44 Movement Control Order. I noticed that at least three apartments near our area had recorded covid positive cases. The good news? It was limited to one person each. The whole area has been sanitised and no other resident was affected. How and where they got it remains a mystery but this tells me that these Malaysians had done the necessary to protect themselves and were careful not to spread anything to others.❤<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-3315065981540141912020-04-15T11:27:00.001+08:002020-04-15T11:27:41.044+08:00Ah Peck Is Going To Be AlrightDecember 2019 | When I first saw Pecky, he was splayed on the floor in the midst of being stomped to death by the larger birds. In concern, I rushed to shoo them away!<br />
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Ah Peck looked so miserable, as though he had lost his spirit to live. I lifted the little guy up carefully and placed him into our pigeon house where he would be safe. I wasn't sure if he would survive the day. It was heartbreaking to see such a sweet little thing suffer so much.<br />
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I spent the next hour coaxing Peck to have a sip of water. He refused my countless attempts but soon gave in. After that, it was easy getting him to drink - a light stroke on the head and he would take a few gulps. Is Peck male or female? I couldn't tell. I had decided based on its squeaking and spunk which appeared later on.<br />
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When I saw Ah Peck nibbling on a few seeds which I had left in the corner earlier, I knew he was going to be ok. He stayed the night. Every couple of hours, I would open up the side door to check in on him to make sure he had his drink. I don't know if I was doing the right thing but I knew it was important that he get his strength back.<br />
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By morning, Ah Peck was up and about and in better spirits. He seemed to say "<i>Hello, Giant. Cool place you got here.</i>" And that was the start of a short but funny, heartwarming relationship.<br />
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Imagine humans and animals living together in harmony. Cities lined with trees, flowers and many parks. Cheerful furry friends and happy chirping birds colouring our mornings as we get to work. Every home having a small garden with food and water for the little creatures.<br />
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Covid-19 | Day 28 Movement Control Order. We finally got down to watching an hour of TV drama per day. <i>True Blood</i>, a good old vampire series that has both scary and humorous elements. I've also got <i>Goblin</i> lined up to fill my afternoons.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-90121709247677804742020-04-01T20:48:00.000+08:002020-04-02T18:27:49.787+08:00The Popcorn Adventure!<i>"There's nothing to do."</i><br />
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When we were young, we used to play lots of indoor games with our parents, friends and relatives. From monopoly, scrabble, carrom, cards, snooker to musical chairs. It was fun and full of memorable moments.<br />
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Today, locked away in our home due to a restriction movement order, our attitude has not changed much when it comes to doing things together with our loved one/s. We always have something to do, and here we are, hubs and I making popcorn for the first time.<br />
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This RM2.50 container of popcorn has been sitting in my food cabinet for sometime. We were nervous the first few minutes it went into the wok because it seemed nothing was popping. "Why so long ah?" And then it happened..<br />
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Pop! Pop-pop! Except a for a few which didn't puff up at all. We separated the popped corn from the 'faulty' ones which numbered less than ten and tried again. Hangus! Sad to say, those were burnt black, haha.<br />
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The good ones had been placed into a large bowl for tossing. It was flavoured simply with Tesco BBQ seasoning powder and salt. Disappointingly flat, that's how it tasted. We were going "ugh" and laughed at our failure - nothing close to Eureka's amazing popcorn flavours. I've stored it in an airtight container until we figure out a way to fix the taste to our liking.<br />
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Covid-19 | Day 15 Movement Control Order, I had imagined myself catching up on all the good romantic dramas I missed. Funnily, I have yet to watch a single episode of anything because my time is occupied with house chores. It actually feels great to be this active.<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-8364096124054514802020-03-25T23:34:00.001+08:002020-03-25T23:34:56.561+08:00Om Mani Padme HumA rhythmic chant that places my being into a state of calm - <i>Om Mani Padme Hum</i>.<br />
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I had first heard it playing over the radio in a souvenir store at Penang's famed Kek Lok Si temple many years ago. By the time I walked out of the shop, I was feeling a peace I hadn't known was missing.<br />
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And because I didn't manage to catch the exact words, I found myself chanting "<i>Om mali beh teh soh</i>" in my mind all over town. <i>Beh teh soh</i> - a biscuit I love with such fervour that it's unwise to leave packets of it around the home lest I eat it all. Although I am not a religious person, I was already asking for forgiveness for singing the 'song' the way I did, even if it was only in my thoughts.<br />
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So, as soon as I got back to KL I tasked myself with finding this chant. An hour of googling ensued, and then another hour flew by. Finally, I gave up. It was impossible to search out without knowing the lyrics. I thought I found it and then it seemed I didn't. I left it at that, satisfied with just humming the tune for the past few years.<br />
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Until today. Thanks to my dad who is always forwarding me stuff via whatsapp. Countless fake news, miracle cures, politics and once in awhile a gem such as this. Lol. I was ecstatic to receive the video of a young woman saying this chant fast-paced. From there, it was easy finding the version I liked on youtube and now I am sharing it with you.<br />
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........Have you fallen asleep? *wink*<br />
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Covid-19 | Day 8 of staying indoors for this Malaysian. It was announced earlier that the Movement Control Order would be extended until 14th April, an additional two weeks. I pray that the situation improves soon. How exhausted our medical team must be by now.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-79028775018175933722020-03-20T22:08:00.000+08:002020-03-20T23:29:53.777+08:00Saloma LinkThe pedestrian bridge itself is 69 metres long, named after our First National Songbird.<br />
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It was an impromptu thing. Jen and I finally met up to pass on Christmas and Birthday presents to each other. Her special day is in July but we're two people who aren't particular about celebrating on exact dates and we're ok with just about any day in the year. Less headache, kan?<br />
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Anyway, it was a case of 'where shall we go, ah?' one Saturday morning. We were in Midvalley for breakfast before we decided to check out the very lifeless KL Eco City. From there, we took the <b>LRT</b> to <b>Kampung Baru</b> after finally deciding on a bit of local touristing. Saloma Link came to mind. It was a short walking distance away from this LRT stop.<br />
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"There!" I shouted to Jen, excited to see it.<br />
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A security guard ushered us into the lift. The place was pretty quiet and for obvious reasons. The beautiful light display is only turned on at night and two, it was really humid in afternoons! My hair started getting frizzy and we felt like we were in an open-air sauna.<br />
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However, that didn't stop us from oohing and aahing over the pedestrian walkway. The architecture is stunning, the design inspired by the betel nut leaf arrangement (Sirih Junjung) that is an important part of Malay wedding ceremonies.<br />
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When we reached the end of the bridge, we were surprised to see a cemetery. Why of all places, we wondered. Some would say it is bad feng shui. I later found out that this was the place where Saloma was buried. The location was well thought out after all. I was impressed.<br />
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My pictures don't do justice to this beautiful bridge but trust me, it is worth a visit if you're in the area in the evening.<br />
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On another note, it's Day 3 of staying home for Malaysians under the Movement Control Order due to rising cases of Covid-19. To pass time, I decided to look through my phone for old photos that I can blog about. This is one of it, taken last month when we had heard of no new cases in the two weeks before. It seemed we were in the clear but aah, the joy was short-lived.<br />
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Stay safe, everyone and be good to each other ❤
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-44423610255261909102020-03-14T17:06:00.001+08:002020-03-14T17:06:56.464+08:00Eats : Nasi Ahmad, It's All About The GravyWednesday, 11th March. Hubs and I had just left Big Bad Wolf Books HQ in Shah Alam, after a tour of the place and to collect one of the best things in life, something that I'd been waiting for since my Birthday in Jan. Aah, but let's not stray. This is supposed to be about my fantastic lunch!<br />
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It cost us RM33 or was it RM38, a portion that is meant for four, for two greedy people who overate. We were, however, wise enough to ask for half the portion of rice. That night, we stuck to eating a pitiful small sandwich for dinner.<br />
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<i>Nasi Ahmad</i> sells nasi kandar, Kedah style. Fluffy yellow rice topped with splashes of gravy from various pots of curry. A choice of meat, seafood and vegetables. Normal people pick one meat and one vegetable - hubs and I had two squids, a huge piece of mutton, a thick omelette, chicken drumstick, lots of okra, brinjal and bitter gourd. All I can say is - Hey, it's hard to choose when everything made our mouth water. Standing in line and thinking too long about it wasn't a polite option so we went with 'ok-this-this-this-this-THIS'.<br />
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I was impressed. This was definitely something we would look back upon and laugh about how crazy it was that we wiped the plates clean. It was the most satisfying meal. A very delicious spread. The gravy was really good, nothing that screamed over the top flavourwise. I have only a feeling of I-need-to-come-here-again. And I will ;)<br />
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<b>Nasi Ahmad (The Core)</b><br />
39, Jalan Teknologi 3/6B<br />
47810 Petaling Jaya<br />
Selangor<br />
9am - 11pm (Friday closed)<br />
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Touristing tip : The <a href="http://elephantsandmangoes.blogspot.com/2014/12/journey-into-chocolate-museum.html">chocolate museum</a> is nearby.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-65577537298531758252020-03-11T21:35:00.000+08:002020-03-11T21:35:49.090+08:00It's A Long StoryIt's a long story ..or not. I can write about my adventures in several posts to show you why I had disappeared from blogosphere for more than a year, but the short of it is simply that I have been occupied with life offline and didn't feel a need to hurry back.<br />
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There were a few months spent on home renovation. I had Airbnb-ed in 7 or 8 different apartments during that time. It was a year without a pc with an internet connection and the this and that.<br />
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A simple reach out by an old blogger friend, however, made me realise how much I miss my online journal. To read back on my adventures, to reconnect with old blog friends ..oh, the many interesting stories of theirs I have missed!<br />
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I have to find my password, I told <a href="http://www.princesscindyrina.com/">Cindyrina</a> as much. She had contacted me out of the blue and was the one who got me excited to revive my blog again (Thank you!). Not in these words at all but to make it interesting,<br />
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"Eh, you want to try something new or not?"<br />
"Wantttt .. but my blog is deadleh. So shylah"<br />
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It seemed I didn't really need the blog but tadaaa, here we are! I decided that it was a good excuse to get going again.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-3076552463759192972018-11-21T02:59:00.000+08:002018-11-21T02:59:08.802+08:00RIUH At Sentul Depot2019 is closing in. It has been an interesting year, one I should really note down in my blog for fond memories' sake but I've been so caught up with life off the computer that ... well, time just flew. Anyway, better late than never I believe. Here goes a story that should have been told months ago.<br />
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September. Malaysia Day was another long weekend for us. My girlfriend, Jen, stayed over. We shopped for Christmas presents, caught up with stories of our lives, explored new places and attended a RIUH event.<br />
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<a href="http://www.riuh.com.my/">RIUH</a> is a monthly platform where creative people, local artisans and artistes are brought together in a set up of pop-up stores, workshops and live performances. The atmosphere is vibrant, like the word <i>riuh </i>which in English means to be alive with noise. <br />
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For Malaysia Day, RIUH worked with <a href="https://www.grab.com/my/">Grab</a> to host the event. YTL, a prominent property developer in KL, generously sponsored the location, opening the long abandoned Sentul Railway Depot to the public. And what a beautiful place it was. This 110-year-old train depot was what drew me to RIUH. It used to be a workshop and an area that stored railcars, steam and diesel locomotives, so I gather from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentul_Komuter_station"><i>Wikipedia</i></a>.<br />
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These buildings are like giant pieces of treasure from the past. Imagine how cool it would be if much of this structure is preserved. YTL has plans to upgrade the place and I'm hoping for something 'natural'. My heart flutters at the thought of long kopi sessions with friends under a big shady tree.<br />
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Much of Kuala Lumpur's old buildings have lost their charm through modernisation - think soulless grey office towers or pricey condos that's half filled with stuck-up tenants and rules that make you laugh because you realise a ton of money was paid to live in a fancy jail cell. I'm just saying that if I had that much money, I would choose an environment of good neighbourliness where joy and our innovative side can flourish, and living creatures are welcome. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Old Abandoned Building At Sentul Depot</td></tr>
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So the three (me, hubs and Jen) of us made our way to RIUH early Sunday morning lured by the ooh-aah magic of Sentul Depot. We were enamoured the moment we walked into a bright and airy atmosphere.<br />
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The organisers had done a great job bringing this place alive. Check out my first stop. <i>Bas Tak Sekolah</i>? This is a school bus turned mobile book store, selling a range of local titles that says, "<i>Think deeply, Malaysians</i>."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good Books Available In Bas Tak Sekolah</td></tr>
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I was hungry and thirsty by the time we'd done our exploring and snapping photos. Some of the sellers were still setting up their stalls at 10am. We saw this amazing burnt cheesecake from Cakies and knew we had to try. The lady in charge tempted us with fluffy doughnuts of which three flavours ended up in our hands. Finding a table to sit down and eat was easy. Gosh, it was heavenly tucking in to our baked goodies with live music for entertainment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cakies Burnt Cheesecake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RIUH at Sentul Depot</td></tr>
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It's been a long time since a local live performance made me go wow - Tiga Soul rocked the stage. See the short clip I shot below. The energy was high and mesmerising. I'm stalking their instagram right now because I'd pay to go for their concert. Really!<br />
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There was a short queue at the coffee truck but service was so slow (<i>they didn't have their kopi yet bah</i>) that we had to try another stall. Unfortunately, payment by cash wasn't allowed in this section of the event space. We had to use GrabPay, a credit system on the Grab app. Seeing our predicament, a very nice lady offered to help us. She used her account to help us pay and we gave her the cash. <i>God bless her. </i><br />
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Here is a look at the stalls in RIUH. There were many nice items for sale. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stalls at RIUH</td></tr>
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The Rojak Project is an interesting food art piece with an important message about embracing our differences. As a multicultural nation, don't be colour blind, be colour-embracing citizens.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rojak Project</td></tr>
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There is much to explore at RIUH and I cannot possibly include everything in one blog piece but I hope I have interest you enough to attend the event should you hear about it. I end this post with couple of shots of the surrounding area of Sentul Depot.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sentul Depot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sentul Depot</td></tr>
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Ta-ta 'til my next write-up!<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-12851022207671567782018-10-20T22:25:00.000+08:002018-10-20T22:25:36.969+08:00Eats : Good Food, Great Time At Greyhound Cafe, Mid ValleyGreyhound Cafe is a modern Thai fusion eatery which originates from Bangkok. It has two branches in Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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A lucky draw blessing on Instagram gave me an opportunity to try out Greyhound Cafe, Mid Valley a couple of months ago. I've been here several times since with friends and family - the ambiance is that pleasant, the crepes are that good and the rest of the food we tried? Yum!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greyhound Cafe, Mid Valley Megamall</td></tr>
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I mention crepes specifically because it was the highlight of our meal. A tasty treat that was memorable and made me crave for more but I was already feeling stuffed from devouring a huge burger and fries. <br />
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You know the saying, 'Life is short, eat dessert first!' which we didn't do but my first pic is going to be that - Greyhound's <i>Coconut Crepe Cake</i> layered with fresh young coconut meat. The flavour, a beautiful harmony of pleasantness, nothing that screams 'lotsa cheap sugar in here'.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Young Coconut Crepe Cake</td></tr>
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These were the dishes Hubs and I had in an outing which included my cousin, her other half and child. <br />
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Don't order the <i>Super Elvis Burger </i>unless you're really hungry, got the tummy space for it or intend to share. It's good plain ol' meaty stuff grilled to deliciousness.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Elvis Burger</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Elvis Burger</td></tr>
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Oh-so-yum<i> Thai Tom Yum Noodles</i>. Now this was bursting with flavour. I was dipping my burger bun into the soup. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom Yum Noodles</td></tr>
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My cousin ordered <i>Spaghetti with Crab Meat</i> which had a sprinkling of shrimp roe on top.<br />
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The <i>Buffalo Burger</i> is served with squid ink black buns. Also a heavy meal with home fries!<br />
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My little nephew had a Caesar Salad. Anyone remember the 'scissors salad' blunder which left us Malaysians in stitches? I'm still laughing about it! Here's the link to the <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-parliament-left-red-faced-after-serving-scissors-salad-at-official-dinner">story</a> if you don't know what I'm talking about.<br />
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Lastly, our drinks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drinks</td></tr>
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As we patted our stomach from the fullness of a good meal, I couldn't help but feel the warmth that surrounded Greyhound Cafe's team. The staff was attentive and easy-going. They were extremely kind to us and I could not help but thank the supervisor personally for the amazing memories that were made that day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Table Setting - Greyhound Cafe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neat! - Greyhound Cafe, Mid Valley Megamall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome Ambiance - Greyhound Cafe, Mid Valley Megamall</td></tr>
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Check out the decor. Great place to chill, right? ;) <br />
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<b>Greyhound Cafe</b><br />
Address: G floor, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley Megamall, 58000 Kuala Lumpur,<br />
Telehone: +6 03 - 2201 2226<br />
Website: www.greyhoundcafe.com.my <br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-14214015019935521862018-10-10T10:01:00.000+08:002018-10-10T10:01:27.490+08:00Roaming Kuala Lumpur's ChinatownPetaling Street aka <i>Chinatown</i>, at times referred to as Banglatown. Laugh. I would elaborate but this article on NST sums it up : <a href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/03/350498/nothing-chinese-about-petaling-street-anymore"><i>Nothing Chinese About Petaling Street Anymore</i></a> <br />
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I still enjoy coming to this part of Kuala Lumpur, if only to walk down memory lane and bring the occasional tourist. Life is a balance of good and bad. If I stick to visiting only the places we have labeled 'safe' and 'rich', then it means that I am choosing to turn a blind eye to our heritage, to shun a part of our country and its issues. Well, that's what I believe anyway. The world isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There are rainstorms we must weather and Kuala Lumpur's imperfections are just that for me.<br />
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Petaling Street didn't earn its less than stellar reputation for nothing . The shops and night markets are a haven for imitation goods. This was the place I had seen a beggar put his crutches aside, then walk away with his day's collection. This is the place everyone tells you to watch out for pickpockets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petaling Street, A Part of KL's Chinatown</td></tr>
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Anyway, one of the most famous wonton noodles around can be found here - <i>Koon Kee Wan Tan Mee</i>. A true blue KLite introduced it to me. I've been back here several times with family members who visit. Just plain ol' wan tan mee like how it used to be in the old days.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Koon Kee Wan Tan Mee, Petaling Street</td></tr>
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Outside this noodle shop is a happening <i>Apam Balik </i>(Sweet Peanut Pancake) stall manned by a sprightly old man. I savoured every bite, a taste of years of expertise. His pancakes are so popular that it is sold as soon as it is off the pan and cut.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apam Balik, Petaling Street</td></tr>
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<i>Air Mata Kucing</i> (Dried Longan Drink) anyone? A thirst quencher. No food journey in Petaling Street is complete without a cup of this. Our humid weather demands it.<br />
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Food is not all you'll find interesting here. In between a row of shops, a friend and I came across this lovely piece by established street artists LeDania from Colombia and our very own Cloakwork. 'Lucy In The Sky' - look for this cafe and you should find it. I don't know how long it'll be there before it gets painted over though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LeDania and Cloak</td></tr>
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I remember the cafe - a cosy place. My aunt and I breakfasted here once long ago. We were in the area to buy cookware at the shop a door away. Such fond memories. When my aunt first saw the shop, her eyes shone in excitement, "<i>I wantttt, I want those pots, pans and plates!" </i>it said.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy In The Sky Cafe</td></tr>
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Around the bend is a newly opened bargain store opposite Pasar Seni LRT. Gilasco is sort of a gift shop similar to the likes of Yubiso and Miniso. <br />
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My walkabout around this part of the city has been interesting but I hope to be back again soon and perhaps this time, I will take a closer look at Central Market. The place seems to have come up nicely. I wonder if the second-hand book shop I used to frequent during my college days is still around.<br />
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Just a couple more pictures and that's that for this post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graffiti Across Pasar Seni LRT Station</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Scene at MRT Pasar Seni</td></tr>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-78998292080120651672018-09-28T13:54:00.000+08:002018-09-28T13:54:50.088+08:00Mid-Autumn Festival Balloon Display At IPCImagine our ooh and aah at seeing this. It was a huge balloon dragon installation hanging as a centrepiece at the atrium of IPC Shopping Centre. Majestic and inspiring. I did not get the name of the balloon sculptor but he or she is certainly inspiring. The 50ft long dragon however, that I have its name - Yang! How fun to be involved in such a project and I bet they love their jobs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid-Autumn Festival Balloon Installation at IPC Shopping Centre<br />50ft Dragon</td></tr>
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We spotted this person in a balloon rabbit costume cutely bobbing along the row of shops. The rabbit has a name too - Moon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moon Rabbit and The Dragon .. RoarrrRRr!</td></tr>
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Further in the background, behind Yang the dragon is a small garden made of balloons - it was a landscape of trees, birds, a bridge and a beautiful phoenix named Yin. Yin and Yang *wink*<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid-Autumn Festival Balloon Installation at IPC<br />Yin at 9ft Tall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid-Autumn Festival Balloon Installation<br />Garden of Harmony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid-Autumn Festival Balloon Installation<br />Garden of Harmony</td></tr>
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This was our adventure last Sunday in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival
but the installation stays up until 30th Sep, which is this weekend. So
there's still a chance for anyone keen to pop in for a look-see. <br />
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Hej means hello in Swedish. We passed this sign at the end of the bridge above Ikea Cafe. I couldn't resist a photo because it was such a cheerful piece in yellow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello, IKEA Fans</td></tr>
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Mooncake Day was a little quiet for us this year since we'd already
caught up with our friends and family earlier. Also, greedy us had eaten
all the mooncakes up leaving none for the actual day! They
were just too delicious to resist.<br /><br />I leave you with a photo of the moon I snapped in the early hours of yesterday morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Moon - A View from Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-63605862440658258102018-09-24T08:40:00.000+08:002018-09-24T14:39:09.635+08:00Eats : Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley MegamallThanks to our elders, we are close to our cousins. They make our family life interesting. We have the numbers for rounders, badminton, police and thief and so much fun. There were ups and downs but also much love between us. Relationships in the old days are just that - colourful and solid.<br />
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<i>Cousins are those childhood playmates</i></div>
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<i>who grow up to be forever friends. <br />~ Anon</i></div>
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We celebrated my cousin's Birthday last weekend at Awa Mee Bar, a lovely noodle restaurant at Mid Valley Megamall. It's always an exciting affair researching for new places to eat - so many choices, so little tummy space.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy Seafood Dry Noodle (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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The ambiance was pleasant, bright and clean. We were already feeling the effects of joyfulness as we sat down. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley</td></tr>
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The food presentation, though easy enough, is genius - this
establishment serves noodles with a piece of fried mushroom that looks
like undersea coral. The soup that came with was divine.<br />
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This was what we ordered. Tonkotsu Dry Noodles that came with a big bowl of soup for me and hubs. Do you know what tonkotsu means? I googled - <i>Japanese broth made from pork marrow</i>. Yum!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Non-Spicy Tonkotsu Dry Noodle (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tonkotsu Dry Noodle Soup (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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This is the soup that came with Spicy Seafood Dry Noodle (see the first picture of this post if you want a look at the noodles).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy Seafood Dry Noodle Soup (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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These are the noodle soup versions, which my cousin and my friend ordered - Tonkotso Noodle Soup. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top-Left Clockwise : Cutlery Kept In A Hidden Drawer at the Side of the Table,<br />
Chilli Dip for Noodles, Tonkotso Noodle Soup,<br />
One White Rice Noodle and One Yellow Noodle.</td></tr>
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Hotpig Claypot - Yes, you read right. There are a couple of funny named dishes on their menu.The meat was tender and flavourful in this one. So good to eat that I feel a craving slowly coming on right now. Greedy me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hotpig Claypot (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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There is a 'handsome' dish on the menu. Lol.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handsome-leh (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)</td></tr>
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It was nice to
dine here as we were treated really well by the staff. Also nothing beats good company, and the people I'm with is definitely that!<br />
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Price-wise, it was reasonable. We spent about RM20 per person - one bowl of noodles and a glass of drink. Hotpig not included. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drinks (Awa Mee Bar, Mid Valley)<br />
Sour Plum Tea and Honey Pomelo Tea - RM5.90 each</td></tr>
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<b>Awa Mee Bar</b> <br />
Address: Mid Valley Megamall, T-043, Third Floor Mezzanine, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<br />
Telehone: 03-2280 0772 <br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-3347524138162823852018-09-20T19:29:00.000+08:002018-09-20T19:29:26.849+08:00The Orchid Park At Perdana Botanical Garden, Kuala LumpurDo you love orchids? I do, for their beautiful unique flowers and their long-lastingness. It's been a long time since Hubs and I last popped into this corner of Perdana Botanical Garden. The orchid park is located on higher ground in a quieter area where only the occasional jogger passes by. It feels like a 'secret garden' sort of place. <br />
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I remember making countless trips here in preparation for a treasure hunt. We were a team of three girls, just hitting 20, second year of college. Hopes were high. Alas, the running around was too much for one member and we lost the heart to continue as concern for her welfare hit us. Still, we had a great time and was excited by the orang utan soft toy we had earned from the hunt.<br />
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I thoroughly enjoyed my walk here this particular Sunday. There were many orchids in bloom and I could not resist snapping many photos! I wasn't the only one - there were other makciks swept away by photography therapy too. <br />
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Feast your eyes on these beautiful blooms. Identifying orchids is not as easy as I thought without a guide - Google wasn't my best buddy in this research so I have left out the names.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 1 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 2 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 3 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 4 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 5 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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It may not look like there are a lot of flowers from this distance. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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Let me show you a close-up. Lots of blooms, as you can see.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 6 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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This park has a lovely water fountain near here, which I have not shared a photo of in this post. Perhaps next time. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 7 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 8 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 9 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic 10 - Orchids at Perdana Botanical Garden, Orchid Park</td></tr>
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A bit of history. Officially opened in 1986 by the wife of our current Prime Minister.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orchid Park, Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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There you go. Which orchid did you like most out of these? Pic 3 is my favourite - I love those twirls.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-36566742282090563442018-09-11T22:42:00.001+08:002018-09-12T08:02:52.610+08:00A Shiok Time At Swiss Dream Circus<i>Shiok-lah</i>, that's how I would describe the Swiss Dream Circus. The performers put on a spectacular show. I was enthralled the moment Evgenia, the violinist and songstress, came on. Me, that emo makcik who sobs to herself dramatically when reading sad storybooks, had to dab her eyes once-twice in the middle of her performance.<br />
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The circus was all sorts of good fun and positive vibes. Hubs and I bought a bag of popcorn and water from the stalls stationed outside the entrance before going into the 4PM show. I asked the usher if we were allowed to snap photos - she replied, "Oh, yes!!" . I was excited to know that this was going to be a laidback thing with fun for everyone in mind. In case you're wondering, I did not abuse the camera privilege!<br />
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I was so caught up with the amazing acts I was seeing that video-ing and snapping pics became the last thing on my mind. I did, however, very quickly managed a few just to show off to friends and family. Lol.<br />
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It's hard for me to say which act I loved most. I just enjoyed it all. The breathtaking aerial acrobatics, the jaw dropping pole dance, the funny clown, the omg knife routine, the mesmerising diabolo spinning skills, the incredible Russian bar act - it was magical to me. In case you're keen to see the list of performers who made this show a success, I leave the link <a href="https://www.swissdreamcircus.com/home/show/">here</a> for your convenience.<br />
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These are the few pics I snapped.<br />
Can you get up from a split using no hands? <i>Yurie Basiul </i>did it flawlessly!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yurie Basiul - Swiss Dream Circus</td></tr>
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This is part of the knife throwing act. I was cringing in my seat, worried for the lady on the fast spinning wheel! Phew! No one was injured.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Igor and Tatiana - Swiss Dream Circus</td></tr>
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Evgenia ended the show with a beautiful rendition of <i>Time to Say Goodbye</i>. Sniff. Wipe eyes.<br />
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A look at the circus inside and out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swiss Dream Circus, Desa Parkcity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spellbinding Stage Effects<br />
Swiss Dream Circus, Desa Parkcity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seats Getting Filled Up Quickly<br />
Swiss Dream Circus, Desa Parkcity</td></tr>
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There you go. That's how we spent our Sunday evening. Early next rain-fresh morning, we were blessed with a rainbow in the sky.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow in Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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Oh, how I enjoyed my long weekend! Yes, it was four days off for many of us in Malaysia with two public holidays back-to-back.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-45298991110931005512018-09-07T07:49:00.002+08:002018-09-07T07:49:37.587+08:00Eats : Grandpa Lamb Noodle, Bandar KinraraHave you tried lamb noodles before? I haven't, not until this if I remember correctly. I knew I had to pop in for a taste when I saw the word 'grandpa' - for me, it can only mean comfort food!<br />
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Hubs and I ordered two bowls of <i>Original Lamb Noodles </i>(small bowl, that is, a regular sized portion) and a plate of <i>fried dumplings. </i>The picture speaks for itself - it is mouthwatering. I couldn't wait to slurp all that up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Lamb Noodles (Rice Vermicelli), Bandar Kinrara </td></tr>
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I found the broth tremendously delicious and it brought on memories of my grandmother's cooking. She was always thorough with meal preparation. Such was the case with this bowl of noodles. The lamb meat was fall-off-the-bone tender evident of long hours of cooking, the soup has a depth of flavour that says - <i>"Nope, not just a salt and pepper thing</i>."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Lamb Noodles (Flat Rice Noodles), Bandar Kinrara </td></tr>
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Each bowl costs less than RM15. I don't remember the price exactly since we didn't save the receipt.<br />
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The restaurant is clean and airy with a feel-good ambiance. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Lamb Noodles Restaurant</td></tr>
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If you're in Bandar Kinrara, this would be a good place for a meal instead of the usual hawker fare.<br />
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<b>Grandpa Lamb Noodle</b><br />
Address : 16-G, Jalan BK 5a/2c, Bandar Kinrara, 47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. <br />
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Grandpalamb<br />
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A little about the owners : http://www.malaysiabest.my/?p=9608<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-52941753348739287792018-09-03T11:08:00.003+08:002018-09-03T11:08:49.104+08:00Eats : Thai Style Noodles at Meng Yang Restaurant TwoHubs and I have been to this kopitiam several times. They sell an array of hawker food from <i>char keow teow, chicken rice, curry noodles </i>to<i> chap fun </i>- these are comfort food for many Malaysians.<i> </i><br /><br />However, it was not these local favourites that drove me to write this post. I was enamoured by the tasty Thai style noodles I tried recently and think it deserves mention. Sharing is caring, it is popularly said! <br />
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Excited us ordered a bowl of Thai Chicken Noodles and Fish Maw Noodles after seeing several banner stand displays outside. We opted for rice vermicelli when asked which noodle we preferred.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Style Chicken Noodle, </td></tr>
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I was itching to dig in as soon as the food arrived so it's a good thing that I'm very <i>cincai</i> with my photo-taking. Snap-snap, done! Not only did the noodles look good, it was truly delicious. The broth is smooth and tasty, a cross between <i>lor mee</i> and imitation shark fin soup. I found the chilli an awesome accompaniment and eagerly dabbed a generous amount onto each scoop of meat and noodles. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Style Fish Maw Noodle</td></tr>
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Hubs and I were thrilled when we saw two boiled quail eggs in our bowl of fish maw noodles. <i>One for you, one for me</i>, so it goes. I have always preferred this over chicken eggs - I believe it's yummier, a personal taste thing. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Style Fish Maw Noodle with Quail Eggs</td></tr>
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This is the stall - located inside the corner shoplot, near the back. <br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Noodle Stall at Restoran Meng Yang Two</td></tr>
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<br />Since we've been here more than once, here are pics of the other food we've tried. There's <i>chee cheong fun (top-right)</i>,<i> prawn noodles (bottom-right) </i>and a plain bowl of<i> pork soup (bottom-left)</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restoran Meng Yang Two</td></tr>
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<b>Restoran Meng Yang Two</b><br />Address: No. 2, 2A, 6 and 8, Jalan Teknologi 3/6C, Seksyen 3, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-47150229315426523982018-08-18T07:20:00.000+08:002018-08-18T07:20:14.529+08:00A Morning At Perdana Botanical Garden<a href="http://www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/">Perdana Botanical Garden</a> is one of my favourite spots to go for walk. It is a place that pleases the soul. There is much peace in the heart seeing well cared for flora and fauna smack in the middle of concrete-infested Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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<i>To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.</i></div>
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<i>~ Jane Austen </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur</td></tr>
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Parks like these are a side that balances the harshness of city life that is, over at my corner at least and more often than not, riddled with wearisome surroundings like the messiness of construction work on a new highrise or road, and the din of cars and motorbikes zooming past. <br />
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Coffee is the drug of choice for many people needing a boost of energy. Me? My fix is nature but don't be mistaken, I'm not into sporty, adventurous stuff - I just like fresh air and taking in the sights on non-treacherous grounds. Haha, no mountain climbing stuff for me!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely Orchids Along The Waterway</td></tr>
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Perdana Botanical Garden is formerly known as Lake Gardens. It was renamed in 2011 to reflect its botanical status. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Scenic Lake at Perdana Botanical Garden<br />
Formerly named <i>Sydney Lake </i>in<i> </i>honour of Frank Swettenham's wife</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water Fountain</td></tr>
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On my walkabout, I saw a some really interesting trees.The one pictured below is a tree with woody brown fruits that resemble cannonballs. Although I didn't see any of it on this visit, I managed to snap its flower. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Flower of the Cannonball Tree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cannonball Tree</td></tr>
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This, funnily, is called the Sausage Tree.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Poisonous African Sausage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sausage Tree</td></tr>
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Did you know that Perdana Botanical Garden is also equipped with an open-air concert venue? I didn't until this visit! Panggung Anniversari is a neat spot for events, as you can see. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panggung Anniversari</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water Feature in front of Panggung Anniversari</td></tr>
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Guess what else we discovered? At the end of the route beyond the lake is a tunnel leading to the back of <i>Muzium Negara</i> , our National Museum. Hubs and I did not venture any further than a few metres away from the tunnel since we were really sweaty by then. We decided to walk back. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tunnel to Muzium Negara</td></tr>
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You would think that my many visits to this park would have had me going 'same old, same old' but to tell you the truth I am still amazed by the place and find that there's still so much to explore.<br />
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My previous posts on this beautiful garden.<br />
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1) <a href="http://elephantsandmangoes.blogspot.com/2014/11/kuala-lumpur-perdana-botanical-gardens.html">Kuala Lumpur : Perdana Botanical Garden's Sunken Paradise</a>
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2) <a href="http://elephantsandmangoes.blogspot.com/2015/01/saying-goodbye-to-deer-park-in-perdana.html">Saying Goodbye To The Deer Park In Perdana Botanical Garden</a> <br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-89019794702110284132018-07-30T16:45:00.000+08:002018-07-30T16:45:38.294+08:00Eats : Restoran Triple 5, Bandar KinraraBandar Kinrara quickly turned into our hang-out for food after we became enamoured with the wide range of kuih offered at one of the stalls outside Restoran Triple 5. Local favourites like chicken rice, appam and home-cooked Indian food besides the usual hawker noodle offerings are also sold at the same kopitiam.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restoran Triple 5, Bandar Kinrara</td></tr>
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These pictures were taken from a series of visits over several weekends. It's not that I ate so much in one day, haha! <br />
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The kuih stall opens from <b>3.30PM</b> onwards. I have great love for <i>Hakka Hee Pan </i>obviously but so far I've only ever had the plain ones. It was my first time trying those with filling - one with mung bean and the other, sweet crushed peanuts. Tasty!<br />
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It
slipped my mind to snap a picture of the kuih stall which sells a good selection of baked goods and sticky cakes but I will one day, and update it
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top and Bottom-Left : Hakka Hee Pan<br />
Bottom-Right : White Sugar Cake, Seri Muka Kuih, Sweet Potato Sticky Layer Cake, Fried Nian Gao</td></tr>
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The chicken rice stall offers a variety of dishes that are familiar to many Malaysians - braised pig ears, <i>kiam chye boey</i> (spicy, sour mustard greens), braised duck, chicken curry, tofu and boiled egg. The stall was open from brunch 'til evening. I have no idea how early the seller starts his business since I have only ever come here nearing lunch hour.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiam Chye Boey, Chicken Curry, Braised Duck, Braised Pig Ears</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In The Pot - Kiam Chye Boey, Braised Egg and Tofu</td></tr>
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Indian food is sold at one corner, economy rice style. It is mouthwatering stuff. I noticed that they had appam too but upon enquiring, we found out that this is sold only in the early morning and from 5PM onwards. Lunch is about its lip-smacking rice meal. For school kids, a rice meal with one veggie and one meat is priced at RM5.50 flat under the 'student package'.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restoran 555 Indian Food</td></tr>
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We couldn't resist ordering a pandan waffle to try. This made a nice tea treat for us. That's what I like about this clean and airy kopitiam - they seem to open the whole day and there's always enough food to choose from! <b>I don't have to worry about walking in for late lunch or early dinner - there's always something to eat.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restoran 555 Pandan Waffle</td></tr>
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Across the road, is a <i>cendol </i>(coconut milk, palm sugar iced dessert) food truck. We popped by to quench our thirst after a particularly hot afternoon. How satisfying it was to sit under the shade of a tree and enjoy the scenery. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cendol</td></tr>
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Finally, here are a couple pictures of what the places look like.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Restoran Triple 5, Bandar Kinrara<br />
Right: Cendol Food Truck</td></tr>
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Does this restaurant name remind you of our 555 note books? I used to write my marketing list in those!<b><br /><br />Restoran Triple 5</b><br />
(Corner shoplot facing SMK Seksyen 4 Bandar Kinrara school)<br />
Address: Jalan BK 5a/1, Bandar Kinrara 5, 47180 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-62457737657403820982018-07-25T15:57:00.000+08:002018-07-29T15:18:03.851+08:00Ipoh : Lost World Of Tambun, Theme Park Pt.2 "<i>Welcome to Tin Valley! </i>" my aunt hilariously mimicked a tour guide.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to Lost World of Tambun's Tin Valley!</td></tr>
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<i>Tin Valley</i> is part of the Lost World of Tambun, a theme park which I had blogged about halfway due to space constraints: <a href="https://elephantsandmangoes.blogspot.com/2018/07/ipoh-lost-world-of-tambun-theme-park-pt1.html">Ipoh : Lost World Of Tambun, Theme Park Pt.1</a> . This place takes us back to the booming era of Ipoh's tin mining industry. We were given an opportunity to try our hand at how it's done traditionally here. We had to swirl the soil with water in a <i>dulang </i>(round tray) until tin particles could be seen. Phew, this was not an easy task but on a brighter note, it's great arm-slimming exercise!<br />
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Further down the path, we saw life-sized elephant sculptures which we could climb up to for photographs. It is said that a pet elephant named Larut played a significant role in Perak's tin mining history - the owner having discovered rich deposits of tin after finding his lost pet covered with some of it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On The Way To Tin Valley and Adventures At<br />Bottom right: Needle of Tambun aka Pencil Rock</td></tr>
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The view from this spot is stunning and the greenery is what my grandma would say, "<i>Good for the eyes</i>." That tall slim rock in the background is called '<i>Needle of Tambun</i> ' or '<i>Pencil Rock </i>'.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Needle of Tambun (View From Swan Lake)</td></tr>
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It was already noon when we stepped into Tin Valley. Our stomachs were growling so we popped into Dulang Tea House for food. It's a beautiful kopitiam built under a rock formation of limestone hills. The ambiance is a nostalgic feel of Ipoh's past. The food listed on the menu is said to be a popular choice of tin miners back in the day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lost World of Tambun Dulang Tea House</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Chiak hami arh, aunty?</i> </td></tr>
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Empty tummies do not make wise decisions. We over-ordered but was saved by the waitress who advised us that the portion would be too much for us to take on. She was right. Thank God for good people. <br />
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Love trying something new ..or old, in this case? This rock hard bread is called Biskut Lutut. Not advisable for anyone with false or loose teeth. I was tempted to swing this bread around like a weapon. Best enjoyed softened in coffee.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Biskut Lutut</td></tr>
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Well, that's about it on our walkabout in the Tin Valley. It was a fun place to be and I'm missing the food already.<br />
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I'll be back with Pt. 3 to share about our adventures at the Petting Zoo. Such a long <i>cerita</i> (story) just for the Lost World of Tambun, right?<br />
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<b>Sunway Lost World Of Tambun</b><br />
Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway, Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia<br />
Telephone: +6 05-540 8888<br />
Closed every Tuesday, except on Malaysian school and public holidays.<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-30667735655921462642018-07-14T10:08:00.001+08:002018-07-25T16:01:10.338+08:00Tamarind Square And The 24-Hour Book Store<a href="http://www.tamarindsq.com/">Tamarind Square</a> is this new beautifully designed office and shopping building in Cyberjaya. It is well planned - I say this because it's built with good air flow and space naturally lit by sun rays. The ambiance is all vibes of inner peace and joy. <br />
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In this wondrous pleasing to the eye maze of a building is a 24-hr book store run by <a href="https://www.bookxcess.com/">BookXcess</a>, the first of its kind in Malaysia and a start of something that should have been done years ago. I mean, how much late night clubbing can a person do in their young life and how many mamaks can one frequent before boredom sets in? <br />
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I wish we had a 24-hr book store in my younger days - it would have been another place to hang out with friends and my parents would have been thrilled that it wasn't in smoky dance joints. <i>We will, we will, rock you! </i><br />
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"<i>Girl, where are you going at 11pm?</i> "<br />
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"<i>Book store la, Ma</i>. <i>Be back after I see the sunrise.</i> <i>Yes, yes, I brought my pepper spray.</i> " <br />
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My parents are the great kind. We were encouraged to be independent from a young age and we were responsible for the consequences of our actions. They let us fall and pick ourselves up. We were team 'buy your own house, get your own car, pay your own bills, fund your own education degree' from the moment we hit 21. I have strayed off topic. Lol. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BookXcess Open 24-Hours</td></tr>
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Anyway, to get to the book store, drive up the open road beside the building which leads to the uncovered parking lot. I don't recommend the indoor one. The place is still very much under construction. Ground floor parking was acceptable, two floors up was just eerie and dusty. This was the state it was in during my visit a month back.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamarind Square Open Carpark</td></tr>
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Here's a look at the rest of Tamarind Square. The shoplots on the upper floor are two-storey units with a rooftop garden. It makes a very nice dining spot. Imagine having a drink al fresco with an old friend under a starlit sky in a setting of lush greenery. I was just thinking that I wouldn't mind this design for an apartment building.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamarind Square - Up, Down, In, Out</td></tr>
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One side of the walkway are shop units, the other side had balconies overlooking the garden. I'm not sure if this space is available for rent but I can imagine transforming the area into an open concept meeting room. No more dreary office walls, an unconventional business discussion outside, the scenery an encouragement for fresh ideas. Yeah, I'd like that - white IKEA chairs and a table large enough for coffee, cakes and contracts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let's Buy A Unit</td></tr>
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This is the view below. Those glass chambers surrounded by metal netting would make neat kopitiams. I noticed a Kedai Dobi taking up one awesome unit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamarind Square Is All About Keeping It Green</td></tr>
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Excited to come here? For now, it only makes sense if you live nearby. There are barely any shops open.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View From The Entrance of Book Xcess</td></tr>
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<b>Tamarind Square</b><br />
Address: Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. <br /><br />
<div class="blogger-post-footer">© 2005 - 2018 Elephants & Mangoes </div>Sharon D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06143887643871180492noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15702292.post-15410960641419941362018-07-10T07:00:00.000+08:002018-07-10T08:29:07.514+08:00Sundays Are For Food, Friends And Film<b>Food and Friends</b><br />
We popped by a friend's house to drop off some art supplies for her kids - watercolour, colour pens, pencils, paintbrushes and rulers. They were my husband's, when he used to do interior design drawings manually. It's all computerised now so it makes sense to give it away.<br />
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Anyway, she made us these lovely Kuih Makmur. It's not easy to make this kuih as it can be very dry on the throat if not done properly. Well, Del did it perfectly and it was so addictive that we were stuffing ourselves on the roadside - out of the car since it was messy to eat.<br />
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Whilst cruising around Bandar Kinrara to check out the property development progress in the area, we chanced upon a few pigeons loitering around a wide grassy divider in a quiet corner of the neighbourhood. Since we had some bird seeds with us, we parked the car, deciding to spend a little time feeding the pigeons. It was funny.<br />
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"<i>Hmm, w</i><i>hy are these humans invading our territory? </i>" That was what I was sensing off our feathery buddies. As we threw several handful of seeds towards them, they continued watching our movements cautiously. One brave bird decided to check the 'situation' out. It took a bite and then another - soon all the pigeons flocked to the spot and it was party time!<br />
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We bought these cakes for some late-night snacking since we had our meal early.<br />
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I had dry pan mee for dinner. Eggs are always a welcome addition.<br />
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<b><br />Film</b> <br />
Ant-Man and The Wasp was highly entertaining. The action scenes were exciting and well choreographed, there was good flow of the story and I love, love the bits of humour thrown in. We stayed until the very end to watch the post credits too. Worth the wait? Yes and no.<br />
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There you go, another fun-filled Sunday for us. How was your weekend?<br />
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