Bagan Lalang, a hidden sanctuary.

My dear husband, has his own ways to muse me. His actions are somewhat unpredictable but leaves a very special memoirs in my heart.

For example, last weekend. It was saturday. He came home and told me to pack our stuff for a night. Curious but too tired to asked him why, i just packed our clothes and needs.

On our weekend mysterious journey, he said we are going to the beach. Since we were heading south, i pictured we're gonna spend our weekends in Port Dickson.

Before we could reach Nilai, my hubby exits Bangi. I cant hide my anxiety, i burst out the question. He said we're going to Bagan Lalang.

Not a favourite spot among Malaysian, who prefers Port Dickson as their weekend gateaway, Bagan Lalang offers a more serene and subtle environment.

Bagan Lalang marks its name due to Sepang Gold Coast or Golden Palm Tree Spa Resort. A 5 star resort. Villa rates starts at RM1000 per nite! One day, when the time comes.

Here are some scene captured using iphone.

On Photography

I wish i had a DSLR. Oh how i wish. But i just have to make do with what i have now. My handphone camera...

However, thanks to programming and technology. I now can snap picture and edit the photo like a pro. I just download an application called iQuikDoF.

So here are some of the photos i edit:

Japanese Chocolate Marble Cheese Cake

I love love love Japanese Cheese Cake compared to the normal dense cheese cake. As soft as cotton, this light cake is a addictive. I think i baked it almost every month.

The marble effects really turn this pale and plain looking cake into an art.

Raised Donuts

Donuts. I just heart them. I can munch on them everyday. Hence my weight problem. Hehe.

This time, i'm using the donut recipe from Joy the Baker. It's has more texture and easy to make. Plus it's delightful.

I use normal dark and white chocolate for the glaze. The kind of chocolate you can buy at bakery store. One of these day, i will get my hands on Valrhona Jivara and Manjari chocolate buttons. Sure sedap cause price pun sedap (pokai).

Nutella Layer Cake

I've been craving this Layer Cake for months. And i simply need to bake it. And i did. With my so-so oven (dear hubby, i really need a good oven, Bosch perhaps? Hehe).

The taste was out of this world. Heaven ok, ada Nutella ye. But the texture was too moist and soft. I used the 505gm tin of condensed milk instead of the 397gm. Duhhh?!? And again blame it on the oven. Huhu.

Will try to bake this cake again. Cake lembik pun, gone in 3 days! Laku.

P/S: Now i can buy Vanilla Bean Paste at Hero Supermarket TTDI. Price us RM45.90. Next project, Lapis Legit Rainbow!

Pain au lait

Pain au lait or Delicious Milk Bread is simply yummy. My daughter ate more than 5 pieces. I use the usual coarsed sugar for the garnish. If only i had Demarara Sugar. Haihh.

But all and all, this bread is great. Try it out and you'll know what i mean.