Triple S Quiche - Smoked Salmon and Spinach

Behold people! This entry will cause you to salivate abnormaly. Hehe. I know i am. While typing this entry, my quiche has just been taken out from the oven, to leave it warm. The whole house smells milky an cheesy. Feels like you're in a cafe.

Salivating already? No? Huhu. Taste wise, absolutely succulent. I had 2 pieces in one go. My mom, who dislike anything with cheese, finished a piece. Tu dia, sedap ke sedap.

The only glitch was, i did not saute the spinach with the onion. Just the onion. Sgt la absent minded sometimes.

Anyway, i totally love it. Ok, i'm gonna have another piece or two :)

Part 1 - Primary School Registration

*Update: Post Title

Firstly, i am not rambling or complaining about education system in Malaysia because simply, i'm not qualified. I am just a concern parent who wants the best for my kids. And i know parents out there will know how it feels.

Next year, my son will start his Primary years. I really didnt know that we need to register by end of April 2012 for 2013 session. When we realised it, it was too late. Jadi kena cop la as Pendaftaran Lewat yg tak selewat mana pun.

However, my son got a place but not in the prefered school list. Seriously, there are two huge primary schools in my area and judging from the residents statistics, there are not that many children addressed in this area. (my area is kinda vintage, you'll see more elderly people than youngster). How can this happen?!?

One of the reason, the main reason is one of the primary school in my area is a prestige school. So, you'll see that people not within this area akan sibuk2 hantar anak diaorang ni to this school. Ok, like i said before, every parent wants the best for their kids, i dont blame them.

But tolong la JPWPKL, kasi priority to residents within the school area. I've been living in this area since i was 2 years old. Otai la katakan. I cant help to feel sorry for my son. Me being a neglect parent, tak amik port bout school registration.

So, what did i do? Sit and wait for a miracle to happen? No sir! It's time to act! Here are my initiatives to ensure that my son goes to the school within our area:

- Call Unit Sekolah Rendah of JPNWPKL. I asked if i can make an appeal. The officer told me that it's not possible right now. She advised me to wait till the first day of school, and apply for a transfer. Ok, so in the mean time, i have to wait till next year.

- Call the school, asked if there's still a place for Standard 1. If yes, am gonna go to JPWPKL and apply for a transfer immediately. If no place, will have to follow step one. *Update: the school's advise same as Jabatan above. But am still going to Jabatan for an appeal.

- Register my daughter for Standard 1 Year 2015 at the prefered school. Wait for the acceptence letter. Then apply for a transfer for my son. A more firm reason to transfer. But still my son will need to complete Year 1.

With the actions listed above, i've got to think a very good and firm reason for the transfer:

- The school us very very very near to my house. Kira jalan kaki pun bole. Only around 800 meters. The other school is about 3 km from my house.

- My daughter will be schooling there in year 2015.

To be continued...

Eid Adha - Lapis Legit Rainbow

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha!

It has been a busy week for me. Preparing for raya that is. I was being ambitious to cook for eid. Nasi Minyak, Ayam Masak Merah, Laksa Penang, Monte Carlo Cookies, Sugee Cake and Lapis Legit Rainbow. Pheww, amik ko.

As usual, my mom will cook Rendang and Ketupat Palas. Eve of raya was like Hell's Kitchen minus Mr Ramsey. Meriah!

About this cake - Lapis Legit Rainbow. First time nampak Rima of Bisousatoi (my unofficial sifu) baked this cake for her daughter to bring to school on teacher's day. Very eye-catching cake. I told myself, i'm gonna bake this cake for raya.

With all my strength and guts, i managed to bake this cake in 4 hours. Tu dia, sampai termasak tangan ni dok keluar masuk oven. But it was worth it. The cake was stunning. The taste was superb. And everybody compliment on how lovely and delicious the cake was.

So all my effort to bake this cake really pays off. I was happy everyone love it. By the end of the day, tinggal 1/4 je. Tu pun my mom save it for my opah. From now on, i hereby declare, this cake will be our official cake for Eids to come.

P/S: this is what's left of the cake. Syukur la sempat snap.

About Friendship...Priceless

My entry for today goes to my very best dearest friend. I just call her Sue. Known her since high school. Has a very friendly and jovial personality. Basically, she's friendly to everybody.

After we finished high school, we got closed. Along with some other friends. But Sue is the kinda friend that sticks around no matter what.

Since i've decided to be a SAHM, we shared lots of stories. We even have the same interests though not our sizes. Hehe

We havent hang out lately, so sue decided we meet up today at OU. At first i hesitate since i have tons of things to do in the morning while the kids are at school. But my instinct wanted so much to go. And i went.

Once we were there, sue wanted to go to a shop to check out new arrivals. Sue is into fashion. She is so up-to-date. You should see her collection of shoes and bags. Unlike myself. Huhu

The shop was Charles and Keith. I've never set my foot in that shop. It's so hype and trendy. I feel kinda intimadated. But with sue, she dont care bout it. She just storm in a shop if something catches her eyes.

Once inside Charles and Keith, sue said to me this - Choose a bag you like in this shop, i will pay for it as an advanced birthday gift.

I wad stunned and speechless. Looked at her and laughed. I said, you're kidding huh. Sue was serious bout it. All of a sudden, i felt bashful. My cheecks went all red. I really didnt expect this. No one has ever did this to me. I felt like a little girl who's bout to choose any barbie doll she likes.

I was deeply touched. It was not about the gift or the brand. It's bout how sue really makes my day. It was one of the best moment in my life. And i want to blog about it, so i can remember a friend who truly cares for me, no matter what.

Sue, thank you for being there when i needed the most. You are my star.

Happy Birthday Dear Brother

For this special day. I baked Classic Cheesecake. And also Pavlova which i didnt manage to snap cause by the end of the day, i was too tired.

Toothache...ouchhh!

Today i managed to make Tiramisu and Hokkaido Chiffon Cake. I just wanted to finish the whip cream that i've bought last week.

With those sweet treats i made, i got myself a bad toothache. I was having my dinner when suddendly a sharp and intense pain hit the effected tooth. Really, i feel like dying. It's even worst than labor pain (betul ke ni?)

Took painkiller and antibiotic. A cold pack on my cheek. And applied Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief. In 15 minutes, i was back on my feet. Alhamdulillah

So next time, dont make two desserts in one day! Bad for the teeth. Hehe

For Mama...Sugee Cake

Ever since i started baking, my dear mama would asked me to bake cakes according to her liking. Carrot cake, Butter cake, Sugee cake to name a few. Which differ from my taste, i love cakes with cheese cause it balance out the sweetness of the cake. My mama on the other hand, do not consume cheese.

So today i decided to bake for her this Sugee Cake. It's a bit dry though but the taste is very pleasing. I use Rose essense instead of Buttercream essense.

To Mama, enjoy the cake!

The Hunt For a Bag Has Ended...Banane Taipei

A few weeks back, my one and only bag, has come to an end. After serving for nearly 2 years! It was a present from my SIL when she visited Vietnam. I love the dark teal color and the design.

I'm not the kind of women who likes to collect bags and shoes. I get kinda confused when i owned more than two bags. I just like to stick to one. And i'll use it until it's final day.

The disadvantage of owning just one bag is finding a new bag to replace the old one. Yes, i'm fussy about bag. It's not just about making a fashion statement but it has to be practical as well.

During my working days, i will only buy a black bag. Cause it goes with any color. So tak payah pening2 nak mix match gitu gini. But now, i love colors. It doesnt matter whether the color of the bag coordinates or not with my clothes, as long as i feel comfortable.

Enough said about my not-so-passion about bags. While blog hopping, i came across Shea Rasol entry about Banane Taipei. Boy, i was stunned. I immediately fell in love with the bag.

I browsed the website via Shea's blog and rambang mata cause the bags comes in one design with many colors. My kinda style. Tak pening lagi. Bliss!

I prepared a proposal to my Finance Minister (hubby dearest) and got a green light from him. Yipee!

Now, all i need is to find an authorised dealer here in Malaysia (yeah right) and i'm on my way to own this lovelies. Btw, you can contact Shea if you are interested to get one. The only problem is, which color to choose. Haih...

Image below from www.bananetaipei.com

Hair Loss

I used to have thick black hair during my teenage years. I can't even wear a barrette back then due to the volume of my hair.

Those were the days. Now i'm a woman who experiencing hair loss. And coming to the age of 40 (in a few years), it gets even worse.

So starting today, i'll apply some tradisional remedies for my thinning hair. Let see, i'll use coconut oil, aloe vera, coconut milk, hibiscus leaves, lime, tamarind juice, egg whites etc........ and the list goes on.

Wish me luck!

Bayu Cinta Ette (Luna)

Hehehe, pepandai je nak tukar tajuk sinetron from Indonesia ni. But those who follows this tv series, pasti terpegun dgn mamat hero, Bayu, played by Chicco Jerikho. I know i did.

Takde la hensem bangat but there is something peculiar about him. Entah le nak cakap. Maybe his puppy dog eyes or his dimple. Or maybe he has the characteristic as my other half. Just look at these pictures and you'll understand.

p/s: mata ku saje yg rambang namun hanya kamu (hubby) yg bertahta di hati. Sweet tak?

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...Cake

Rainbow Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Superb recipe from Ricke Indriani.

I've been wanting to bake this cake for months. Wanted to bake for my daughter's birthday. Delay delay cause of my limited baking utilities. And 15 eggs! Gulp!

The opportunity came when the school organised a birthday celebration for May till December babies. So both of my children are included.

This cake needs to be baked at once. Meaning if you want 7 layers, u need 7 baking pans. And a huge oven.

With my limited resources, i baked this cake one at a time. Hence, my cake deflates a bit. All and all, the taste is great. Love it. Plus with cream cheese frosting, you can never go wrong.

*Photo update