...but life has to move on

>> Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I've been m.i.a... Hmm, I don't know where to start. This unplanned ordeal is not something that I think anyone can face bravely, strongly. It was hard for everyone even for me who might be puny in the situation. Truth is, I can't stop thinking too ...  I know how much you will miss him and how hard it will be for all of you.  He will always be remembered for his great charm and wit. I will be there whenever you need my help. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

It's not easy... but life has to move on. Be strong.

There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. - Author Unknown

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Forever Missed, Forever Remembered.


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Broccoli with Sautéed Beef and Garlic

>> Saturday, March 12, 2011


Easy recipe, you can cook at home yourself. Tadaa...Broccoli with Sauteed beef and garlic. Sautéing is similar to stir-fry that uses a small amount of oil over relatively high heat. All ingredients are cooked at once and quickly.

Simple Ingredients :
Broccoli
Sliced beef
Finely Chopped Garlic
Half Onion
Olive Oil (or Cooking Oil)
Oyster Sauce

Beef : Cut thin slices. Marinate it for few minutes (if you are rushing like me). I normally just dump in, a pinch of salt, soy sauce, garlic, onion, ginger (you can opt this out), two tablespoons of water. I'm not sure why, but I somehow have this thought by doing that, the meat will absorb the taste of the ingredients and will taste better.

Broccoli : Blanch the broccoli, throw them in boiling water for few minutes - 2mins. Take out the broccoli and place them in ice water. Blanch means dip the food in boiling water, remove and put in ice water. This is to set the bright colour of the vege and also to preserve the crisp texture (it's not entirely cook yet). Blanch method can be used for asparagus too. 

Saute : Two drops of olive oil, put in finely chopped garlic and onion. Stir-fry. Put sliced beef. Add 2-3 spoons of water. Put broccoli in. Cook for roughly 5 minutes depend on how tender crisp or soft you want it (the broccoli). Mix 1 spoon of oyster sauce (your preference).

Voila! Done. Easy huh? Simple and healthy home-cooked dish. (and Fast...)

Healthy Note : Health benefits of broccoli
  • Broccoli - rich in nutrients
  • Vitamin C, Vitamin A (beta-carotene) - important antioxidants
  • Folic acid, Calcium (great source for those who don't consume dairy products)
  • Linked to lower rates of cancer with two important phytochemicals (indoles and isothiocyanates). An isothiocyanate, called sulforaphane increases the activity of a group of enzymes in our body that suppress cancer-causing agents; strong in anticancer activity
  • Speeds up the removal of estrogen from the body, helping suppress breast cancer.
  • Rich in cholesterol-reducing fiber
  • Super source of chromium that helps regulate insulin and bloodsugar
source : foodasfood,  howstuffworks

Enjoy cooking!

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Added AddThis

I might be late..hehe... Anyway, I've just added AddThis to my blog. So, now you can love-me-or-hate-me more by sharing anything you like from my pages / posts. It's free, go get it from addthis.com. From there, you can choose which type of buttons you prefer, big or small and you can even customize the buttons to your liking. 

"AddThis, the most popular sharing platform in the world, and your one-stop shop for the latest tools that allow your visitors to share anything, anywhere. We maximize the distribution of your content and traffic brought back to your site by integrating with hundreds of services all over the world."

If you want to put the buttons in every of your post, just go to your Blogger > Design > Edit HTML > Edit Template. Remember to  the Expand Widget Templates and go Tool > Find > post-footer  

Scan for this


< div class=' post-footer '>


Put the AddThis code in between and you'll get something like this




< div class =' post- footer-line post- footer-line-1' >


You can check out the tutorial (click here) for other blog platforms (wordpress, tumblr, etc) as well. 


AddVariety to your blog posts now. Social Bookmarking Sharing Button Widget also can give you free traffic by making it easier for visitor to share your content. 


:)

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Country Farm Organic, Bangsar Village I

>> Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Organic food are becoming popular as more people are health conscious nowadays and worry about the health and the safety of the food they eat. 

A lil' bit info of what is exactly organic food?

Organic foods are those that are produced using environmentally sound methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers, do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives

Organic food are processed from organic farming. Foods that claimed to be organic must be free of artificial food additives, and are often processed with fewer artificial methods, materials and conditions, such as chemical ripening, food irradiation, and genetically modified ingredients. (wiki)

Some reports said the content, nutritional value of organic food compare to non-organic food doesn't differ much but some said it was significantly different. It's also said that organic food contain higher vitamin C and consuming it in long-run is good for our health. Nevertheless, it's up to consumer to make their choices on consuming organic food or not as sometimes (I think) organic food has been somewhat overhyped and hence, make it expensive than the price it should cost. 

If you want to find a place that serves organic food, you might want to try Country Farm Organics at Bangsar Village I. There's a promotion now where you can get Tilapia fish, Patin fish or prawns for only RM12 when you buy any of the ala-carte meal. There are four type of flavours offered, Assam (pedas), steam, tom yum and deep fried. I chose tilapia fish assam pedas and it is really pedas to me and the fish is big, I can't finish alone. In their menu, details of the dish is given (ie: ingredients, organic percentage, suitable for which type of vegetarian) and even some nutrition note of the dish. We ordered iron lady spinach, wholesome 8-booster and simply red for takeaway. So, didn't get to snap the pic. 

Iron Lady Spinach Salad (seasonal) RM17.90 (90% organic)
Calorie for calorie, leafy green Organic Spinach, with its delicate texture and jade green colour, provides more nutrients than any other food. This salad has so much flavour that the only dressing you'll need is a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar. Ingredients: Organic Spinach, Organic Tomatoes, Free-Range Chicken, Free-Range Chicken Egg, Organic Bean Sprouts, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Onion and Tofu.


8-Booster Rojak, RM11.90 (99% organic). This is a good information as an additional knowledge for us for the nutrition value.
A Malaysian favourite that you will not want to miss! Organic fruits and vegetables served with Blackstrap Molasses and Country Farms specially blended 3-boosters. (Nutritional Yeast, Lecithin Granules, Wheat Germ, Brewer Yeast). This is definitely the most nutritious Rojak in Malaysia. Nutrition Note : Blackstrap Molasses are very rich in iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium. They are especially helpful for those who suffer from iron-deficiency and anemia.


Simply Red (New) RM18.50, is a small cup juice. So, don't expect a large glass like those in fruit juice stall. 
A refreshing blend of organic fruits bursting with antioxidants! Organic fruits : Apple, Orange, Beetroot, Lemon and Carrot. 




Organic Freshly Brewed - CFO Coffee RM 7.00

Organic Soy Smoothies - Viking Lover, RM 12.90

A strong dose of love from the Viking wilderness! Organic raspberry juice, organic raspberries and organic soy yoghurt. (raspberry was substituted with blueberry that day)

Delightful Salmon Deluxe, RM 16.90 (60% organic)

One look and you definitely can't say 'no'. This is a creative combination of Western and Asian flavours comprises of freshly grilled Organic Salmon topped with Hijiki Seaweeds and served with Organic Brown Rice, Organic Cucumber Pickles and Miso Soup. Ingredients: Salmon, Hijiki Seaweed, Organic Cucumber, Miso, Organic Brown Rice

Tilapia Fish Assam, RM 12.00 (Today's Special)


The 'organic' bill came and total was RM102.95 (with 5% service charge). There goes our 'organic cash'. :p

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Stefanie Sun Yan Zi is Back 2011 - It's Time

>> Tuesday, March 8, 2011


After a four-year break, Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun released her eleventh album on March 1. Entitled "It's Time" ("Shi Shi Hou"), the album is the first Sun has recorded under a new contract with her record label Wonderful Music, which has a huge influence in China's digital music market.

source : forum.jphip.com

Watch the new MV, listen to her music, and buy her album if you haven't! At last, been waiting for her new album for four years. Which is your favourite track from the album?

Btw, Happy IWD to all ladies, to great women out there, to you all!
(International Women's Day, 8th March every year)


孫燕姿 - 世說心語 (Shi Shuo Xin Yu) and pinyin lyric



每 一 天 镜 子 前 我 看 见 同 一 个 脸
měi yì tiān jìng zi qián wǒ kàn jiàn tóng yí gè liǎn
却 听 见 在 耳 边 呼 吸 声 好 遥 远
què tīng jiàn zài ěr biān hū xī shēng hǎo yáo yuǎn
我 想 笑 我 想 爱 想 奔 跑 想 拥 抱
wǒ xiǎng xiào wǒ xiǎng ài xiǎng bēn pǎo xiǎng yōng bào
我 是 怎 么 了 像 被 困 住 了
wǒ shì zěn me le xiàng bèi kùn zhù le
时 间 满 满 的 心 却 空 空 的
shí jiān mǎn mǎn de xīn què kōng kōng de
有 那 么 一 天 时 间 停 止 了
yǒu nà me yì tiān shí jiān tíng zhǐ le
才 发 现 原 来 心 自 由 才 能
cái fā xiàn yuán lái xīn zì yóu cái néng
真 的 快 乐 单 纯 快 乐
zhēn de kuài lè dān chún kuài lè

每 一 夜 月 阴 缺 我 学 会 不 完 美 的 美
měi yí yè yuè yīn quē wǒ xué huì bù wán měi de měi
心 跳 声 在 周 围 催 促 我 有 梦 去 追
xīn tiào shēng zài zhōu wéi cuī cù wǒ yǒu mèng qù zhuī
我 又 起 飞 了 我 是 自 由 的
wǒ yòu qǐ fēi le wǒ shì zì yóu de
随 风 旋 转 着 开 心 唱 着 歌
suí fēng xuán zhuǎn zhe kāi xīn chàng zhe gē
有 那 么 一 天 时 间 停 止 了
yǒu nà me yì tiān shí jiān tíng zhǐ le
才 发 现 心 自 由 才 能 快 乐
cái fā xiàn xīn zì yóu cái néng kuài lè
这 种 感 动 我 记 得 像 出 发 的 那 一 刻
zhè zhǒng gǎn dòng wǒ jì dé xiàng chū fā de nà yí kè
哪 一 段 才 是 永 久
nǎ yí duàn cái shì yóng jiǔ

太 多 美 丽 的 语 言 不 比 心 语 的 纯 洁
tài duō měi lì de yǔ yán bù bǐ xīn yǔ de chún jié
勇 敢 奔 向 新 世 界
yóng gǎn bèn xiàng xīn shì jiè
我 又 起 飞 了 我 是 自 由 的
wǒ yòu qǐ fēi le wǒ shì zì yóu de
随 风 旋 转 着 开 心 唱 着 歌
suí fēng xuán zhuǎn zhe kāi xīn chàng zhe gē
在 那 么 一 天 时 间 停 住 了
zài nà me yì tiān shí jiān tíng zhù le
我 会 知 道 我 心 是 自 由 的
wǒ huì zhī dào wǒ xīn shì zì yóu de



credits to Antoni92wei for youtube upload and lyric

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>> Monday, March 7, 2011

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” 
-- Marie Curie

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Air Asia Fare Rules : Flight Change or Name Change

>> Sunday, March 6, 2011

Do you know that if you've purchased ticket during promotion time (economy promo), you still can do a flight change or a name change (depends on the flight fare rules of your itinerary).

I came across this topic because I think many of us don't know about this including me. I remember last time if we buy ticket under economy promo, we can't do any flight change or name change (or maybe because I never really read the fare rules section).

So, remember to always read the Fare Rules. Some do allow and some don't.

I bought a round trip ticket under economy promo for less than RM20 local flight. The Fare Rules are as the following :

Economy Promo
  • Booking purchased under this fare type is ALLOWED to do a flight change up to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure time subject to a change fee chargeable per passenger per sector, plus any fare difference applicable.
  • This fare type is ALLOWED to do a name change up to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure time subject to a change fee chargeable per passenger per sector.
  • This fare type is capacity controlled and limited and hence, may not be available on all flights.
  • This fare type is always subject to our General Terms and Conditions of Carriage & Fee Schedule (if applicable).

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