Sensible Pixie

Post-Valentine's Day

2011-02-15T23:21:00.000+08:00

Location: Kuching Amphitheatre

Clear Stamp Storage

2010-06-30T21:32:00.000+08:00

I have been buying clear stamps ever since I developed an addiction to scrapbooking. What started out as a hobby in 2008 grew into a collection of its own. I used to store my clear stamps in a tin lunch box until it could no longer accommodate.

Most of my clear stamps are the Studio G mini clear stamps and I now store them in a four-ring binder with page sleeves to hold the stamps. I lifted the idea from Jennifer McGuire's video. This system works well as it keeps the stamp sets organized and takes up less space.

My larger sized stamp sets are stored in baskets that I got from Parkson. At RM4.90 a basket, they're pretty inexpensive. This system works for now.

My wood-mounted rubber stamps occupy only one drawer of my IKEA Fira mini chest as I have very few of them.

What's your ultimate stamp storage solution?

Snail Mail

2010-04-21T11:48:00.002+08:00

Just a little haul that came in the mail yesterday. I bought these between January and February with my online earnings. Kuching customs cleared it on February 5th, but I don't understand why it took forever to reach my doorstep.

Tons of wedding, baby and sewing charms and stampings - enough to get me going for a few projects. Bought these for a steal on Etsy from Sundance Supplies.

Basic Grey's Delta Series clear stamps. I got these from eBay seller angbankosh.

I'm trying to save and earn more PayPal money so I could get more clear stamps, especially the new Studio G ones. I have had my eye on:
~~Basic Grey Alpha Series~~
Inkadinkado Mini Clear Stamps - Birthday Words, ~~Congrats Words~~, ~~Thanks Words~~
Studio G Series 46 - ~~Believe~~, ~~Wish~~, ~~Precious~~, ~~Family~~, ~~Today~~, ~~Life~~
Studio G Series 39 - Jumbo Flower, Four Flowers, ~~Lovely~~
Studio G Series 34 - ~~Wicked Witch~~

Clear Stamp Storage: A Peek

2010-03-24T10:14:00.000+08:00

Here's a peek at what I've been up to.

New Look

2009-12-30T09:20:00.000+08:00

In anticipation of the new year, I have a new look to the blog. Well, sort of because nothing much has changed. The template is the same, the header is somewhat old and new, and I cleaned up the sidebar just a tad - adding and removing whatnots. It still needs some tweaking but I'll get to it later.

Hopefully this change shapes a new direction to my (non-existent) blogging.

Yukimi's Sushi

2009-07-31T10:39:00.002+08:00

Yukimi's Sushi is the latest to explode onto the local Japanese restaurant and food scene. Located at Lee Ling Commercial Centre, Jalan Matang, it is pretty easy to miss the place if you aren't in that area much. Yukimi's Sushi claims to be the first halal Japanese restaurant in Kuching.

They offer some of the favourite sushis at reasonable prices. Some delights to tempt you:

Takoyaki RM3.90

Unagi Temaki RM3.00

Be sure to check out their menu pages for more mouth-watering offerings. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Yukimi's Sushi
Ground Floor, Lot 9720, Phase 12, Lee Ling Commercial Centre, Jalan Matang
93050 Kuching
Tel: 0198291901

Loose Change

2009-07-30T11:51:00.000+08:00

Revival

2009-07-19T17:12:00.005+08:00

Hellooo.. Remember me? I'm the one you've heard nary a peep from since the ice age. Hmm.. Anyone still reading this decrepit blog?

It has been over 6 dark months since my last post. If you thought that I was off on some sort of vacation, I wasn't and no, I haven't been sitting around eating bonbons either. Alas, there's not much going on here at Sensible Pixie, but I do hope to be back in the blogging saddle soon.

Till then.

Short Leave Of Absence

2008-12-22T10:43:00.009+08:00

Yeap, I'm going away for the holidays! I leave tomorrow and won't be back until Friday. Move along now, be on your merry way.

Yellow Houseplant Mushroom

2008-12-18T17:56:00.003+08:00

Scientific name: Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

I Won The Lottery, I Mean A Giveaway!

2008-12-13T09:16:00.021+08:00

It's here! I won my first bloggy giveaway!

I love the colour combo on this jar. It blends well with the Moroccan theme I'm after for my room.

I had the very good fortune to win this giveaway hosted by Debbie. I’m so happy to have won. I'm very new to crafting and my supplies are limited, so it’s a thrill to have this.

Now feast your eyes on this amazingly generous quantity of crafting treats:

Thank you Debbie! You are so nice and so giving! It's amazing how many things you can get into such a small jar. I am in love with so many of them and I just can’t wait to tackle and use them in projects. What fun!

Back In The Saddle Again

2008-12-12T06:56:00.018+08:00

I apologize for being so remiss in my blogging lately. After an insane two-month long tense cramming for finals, I think I am finally easing into a more normal routine. At least for the next four weeks, I can rest, potter around, wander up the street peering into shops, gambol through meadows and skip through fields.

Soon soon I will have some eye candy up in this place.

Crafty Heart Purchases

2008-10-29T11:37:00.039+08:00

Hello! I know I said I would go dark for a few months, but I just had to do a quick write-up to show my recent purchases which arrived this morning.

Items I purchased from Crafty Heart - Autumn Leaves Clear Stamp by Rhonna Farrer (Love) and ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad (Rouge)

The store is owned by Debbie, a really lovely helpful lady. And generous too. She was kind enough to throw in a bunch of Daisy D's Fabric Flowers (Maybe Baby) along with my orders.

If you are looking for quality craft items, pop over to Crafty Heart. Available are some of the best craft range at great prices. You can even put in a request if they don't carry what you have in mind. Isn't that great? Hurry now. First ten customers are entitled to a 10% discount off on total purchases.

Hang On, This Too Shall Pass

2008-10-17T11:25:00.008+08:00

Oy, nosy parker! Looking for something?

Things are businesswise here at Sensible Pixie, which means exam worries and we know how that makes you feel. I'm taking two months off from blogging, so please forgive me if you have stumbled across this page and wonder where all of the interesting content is.

Normal postings will resume when some semblance of normal returns.

White Dunce Cap

2008-09-10T22:18:00.003+08:00

Scientific name: Conocybe albipes, Conocybe lactea
Other common name: White cone head

Source: http://www.mushroomexpert.com/conocybe_albipes.html

Garden Path

2008-08-23T18:51:00.168+08:00

I am absolutely knackered! I've been busy all morning, installing and laying out concrete stepping stones to pave for a small garden path in a corner of my home.

Before - the path was laid out with plaster pillar scraps.

I started by weeding out the grass left in the area. Then the main challenge was to make sure the base is leveled so the stones don't shift too much - I had to rid the ground of humps and dips before I could finally lay out the stones. It rained for a while when I was halfway through, so I was literally playing with muck. I used 24 blocks of 12 × 12 stone squares that fit the path's length just nicely.

After - standard looking stone walkway. There's a thin strip of white pebbles between the stones and cobbles on one side of the path, which served as a border.

Mama took the inaugural walk on it. Some of the stone blocks are still rickety. I'll probably find time to fix it later. My energy has just been sapped and expanded for the day.

Sticker Surprise!

2008-08-20T10:31:00.013+08:00

Look what I received in the mail yesterday! Yummy stickers from The Sticker Monster. Makes great eye candy no?

Thank you *friend who does not wish to be named*. They're really lovely. Perfect for my scrapbooking needs. I can't wait to put them to use.

Fringed Spiderflower

2008-08-14T10:28:00.003+08:00

Scientific name: Cleome rutidosperma

The Sticker Bug

2008-08-11T13:01:00.076+08:00

The stickers I ordered from The Sticker Monster arrived today. I was in the garden digging when the postman came and just had to stop work to check the postbox. I just love receiving and opening mail. And I'd get even more excited if the letters are addressed to me.

The stickers were my first purchase made online! I was very excited to receive them so quickly - approximately a week after payment made. They came in well packaged in a sealed envelope.

I think I've been bitten by the sticker bug. I've been itching to get more. Eeep! Why don't you head over to The Sticker Monster too. Perhaps you'll find something that tickles your fancy.

JayBee Cafe

2008-08-09T21:13:00.046+08:00

If you love Johor food, do drop by JayBee Cafe as they serve, I feel, some authentic Johor cuisine. It is tucked behind a row of shophouses - a location not exactly best for picking up passing trade.

It is your typical coffee shop setting with indoor and corridor seating.

JayBee Cafe's menu is a blend of Johor, Penang, Kelantan and a handful of other variations.

Nasi Ayam Panggang Percik Johor RM5.50

This instantly became our favourite. It is a rice dish of roasted chicken with gravy poured on top, served with ulam and sambal on the side.

Kueh Tiaw Penang RM3.50

This was mild enough to suit my taste buds and the size of the portion was just right. Rather generous with the cockles too.

JayBee Cafe
Ground Floor, Lot 10522, Jalan Setia Raja
93350 Kuching
Tel: 016 8880281

Promosi Kraf Malaysia 2008

2008-08-08T23:44:00.038+08:00

This weekend sees the return of the annual Malaysian Craft Promotion at Kuching Waterfront. It is a free outdoor craft event to promote, display and sell local crafts made by local artistes, makers and craftspeople. An excellent opportunity to see and buy the latest works in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, furniture, basketry and more from talented makers in Malaysia. It wouldn't take much meandering around before you find something of interest.

Buluh (bamboo), Rotan (rattan), Songket (hand-woven silk or cotton), Batik, Seramik (ceramic) and Perabut (furniture) exhibits

Beautiful rattan display.

Contemporary ceramic display that caught my eye.

Promosi Kraf Malaysia
Date: 8-10 August
Venue: Kuching Waterfront
Time: 1000-2200

Goodies From Mukah

2008-08-08T10:19:00.004+08:00

Local snacks Daddy brought back from Mukah.

Kuching Festival Fair 2008

2008-08-06T20:02:00.044+08:00

Head over to Dewan Masyarakat today until 24th August for the Kuching Festival Fair. The main attraction of the festival is the showcase of various Malaysian food.

I was down there earlier today, and the vendors were serving everything from the local favourite Sarawak laksa to the Japanese okonomiyaki and varieties of Thai dishes. It was the 'Great Kuching Gastronomic Experience'.

Mango Tree stall

Mango Tree stall

Fried Udon RM4.50 per box

Also showcased along with the food is the bright and cheery Garden Show. Vibrant colourful flowers were planted around the perimeter of the garden, allowing visitors an escape to a more tranquil and less busy environment.

Just a word of caution. Parking is an absolute nightmare. Check the lots on either side of the hall or on the opposite side of the road. Your best option would be to park further down the road and walk.

Tok Janggut Cafe

2008-08-06T12:52:00.029+08:00

Daddy's flight from Mukah touched down Kuching at 11:25 am today. Seeing that it was almost noon, we decided to stop by Tok Janggut Cafe for lunch.

We ordered our usual there:

Briyani Ayam Madu RM8.50

This is one of Tok Janggut's popular dishes. Pretty good. I constantly find myself craving for the honey chicken.

Rojak RM4.50

This is a popular Indian Muslim dish, consisting of bean sprouts, cucumber, beancurd, vegetable fritters and fried chicken in sweet potato sauce.

Rojak Biasa RM3.50

Basically the same concoction as the above, plus egg and minus the chicken.

Tok Janggut Cafe
Chong Lin Park, Ground Floor
Lot 354, Section 55, Jalan Tabuan
93200 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: 082 246990

WIP #1: Mug Tree

2008-08-04T19:58:00.013+08:00

Pretty, decorative coffee mugs used to hang on this, until Mama decided to free up the kitchen counter space and chucked the mug tree away in the cabinet. I salvaged it and turned it into ...

... this sexy holder!

It is still a work-in-progress - needs a little sprucing up. I like it because it's metal (not the wooden type), and it's perfect for holding jewellery.

False Daisy

2008-07-23T14:31:00.004+08:00

Scientific name: Eclipta alba (synonym: Eclipta prostrata).
Other common names: bhringraj, yerba de tago.

A Day In The Life Of My Digestive Tract

2008-07-18T18:57:00.004+08:00

Breakfast:

Sugar-sprinkled pancake
Glass of soy bean milk

Lunch:

Left Over Fried Bee Hoon

Tea:

Donut
Sweet corn jelly
Bingka Nestum

Dinner:

Chinese style fried rice
Chicken balls & potato soup
An apple and an orange

Project Reuse #1: Video Tape Reel

2008-07-18T14:09:00.036+08:00

Remember these? These are reel tapes from unused VHS tapes.

Here's a way to put an end to tangled string or rope or twine using tape reels.

Before:

Messy, tangled, knotted strings.

After:

Tape reels make cool string dispensers.

It's always fun to find new ways to reuse objects that you would otherwise discard or throw away. Think of one now. The possibilities are endless.

Mother Nature's Fingerprint

2008-06-16T17:18:00.005+08:00

On the back of a rose apple leaf.

IDEM Singapore

2008-04-07T22:04:00.032+08:00

Because of the nature of Daddy's work, he has to travel a lot to attend seminars, workshops, exhibitions and trade shows, just to keep up with the latest developments and technology in dentistry. He recently attended the International Dental Exhibition and Meeting in Singapore which was held from April 4th-6th.

As of any of his business trips, he usually doesn't come back empty-handed:

Free samples, keychains, cloth bags

Advertisements can draw attention to a product, but there's nothing like sampling the real thing. So, thank you

GC
Prohealth Marketing Pte. Ltd.
Q & M Dental Surgery
Straumann
Vatech & E-Woo (World's No. 1 Dental Digital Radiography & CT)

RasaMas, Boulevard

2008-03-23T21:46:00.021+08:00

We (the family and I) were walking around Boulevard when we got hungry and decided to try one of the new restaurants there - RasaMas. It opened about a week ago, adding another offering to the residents in Kuching. Being new, the restaurant seemed very popular, and diners appeared to be enjoying themselves.

Their menu mostly features items centered around chicken. We ordered off the set menu - the Family Specials Feast For 4.

Whole Roaster

Baked Fish

Sambal Okra

Japanese Tofu

Bean Sprout

Chicken Rice

Chicken Soup

Dessert

We were really disappointed with the food - bland, boring and uninspiring. The only consolation is the dessert.

Family Specials Feast for 4
1 Whole Roaster choice of Golden/Percik/Pepper Roaster
1 Baked Fish
1 Sambal Okra
Japanese Tofu
Bean Sprout
4 Chicken Rice
4 Chicken Soup
4 Desserts
RM50.90 (Save RM1.50)

The Manhattan Fish Market

2008-02-12T20:12:00.030+08:00

For dinner today, the family and I went to The Manhattan Fish Market - a growing chain of casual dining seafood restaurants of which, has expanded its presence to Kuching, Sarawak. We managed to secure a table minutes before the evening crowd came in.

The restaurant's menu is, naturally, heavy on seafood and fried items. We had several dishes, all quite pleasing:

Manhattan Caesar Salad (Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing topped with fresh grated cheese, croûtons and egg) RM10.90

Garlic Butter Mussels (Delicious poached mussels in creamy Manhattan garlic butter sauce. Comes with slices of baguette) RM13.90

The garlic butter mussels were good. I wouldn’t call it anything special, but certainly quite decent.

Fried Country Mushrooms (Fresh mushrooms fried in special batter for that extra crunchiness and taste) RM9.90

There are several very good fried items on the menu, like this fried mushrooms starter dish.

Manhattan Fish & Chips (A huge fish fillet fried in delicious batter) RM14.90

The fish and chips were good and the portion is more than enough to satisfy a hearty appetite.

As the mentioned price points would indicate, it is by no means cheap. But overall, the dinner was quite excellent.

Restoran Pondok Laguna

2007-12-08T19:33:00.028+08:00

Located in Crown Square Shopping Centre, Restoran Pondok Laguna is one of only a handful Indonesian restaurants in Kuching.

We ate in the main dining room. For more intimate gatherings, the restaurant offers three private dining rooms - Bali, Surabaya and Jakarta, perfect for small get-togethers or meetings.

The Bali and Surabaya rooms seats up to 4 guests; RM20
The Jakarta room seats up to 10 guests; RM30

The rice was served in this interesting woven wicker, funnel-shaped basket.

Tahu Kipas (Fried Beancurd with Prawn and Vegetables) RM6

We began with the Tahu Kipas which is fried beancurd stuffed with shrimp and vegetables. Absolute heaven. I could finish at least five servings of these in one seating.

Karedok (Fresh Bean Sprout and Long Bean with Peanut Sauce) RM4

Karedok is basically raw vegetables dressed in peanut sauce - Indonesian style salad. Very spicy, I couldn't take the heat.

Pepes Ayam (Steamed Chicken Fillet with Herbs in Banana Leaf) RM5

Ikan Gurame Bakar (Grilled Gurame Fish with Soy Sauce) RM4 per 100gm

Udang Galah Bakar (Grilled King Prawn) RM24

The pièce de résistance of our dinner. Consisted of two halved king prawns, slathered in delectable sweet sauce.

Overall, it turned out to be quite a positive first impression. I'm satisfied with most of the food items, and the price-quality ratio was generally decent.

Restoran Pondok Laguna (Owned by Thian Food)
Lot G, 03C, Ground Floor,
Crown Square Shopping Centre,
Pending Road, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak.
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday (11:00 am-2:oo pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm)
Telephone / Fax: 082345868

Zaim Cuisine Restaurant

2007-10-21T14:01:00.012+08:00

Zaim Cuisine Restaurant is a very young restaurant, opened only recently. We were driving around indecisively when we stumbled across it.

The overall impression is a nice and clean environment.

The menu was neatly segmented into categories.

The food we ordered tasted okay, but none exactly sets my world on fire. Prices, as you can probably tell, were somewhere in the average scale.

Nasi Goreng Kerabu RM4.50

Nasi Goreng Ikan Masin RM4.50

Bihun Ratna RM4

Bihun Goreng RM3.50

Zaim Cuisine Restaurant
No. 1, Phase 2, Lot 704,
Land District, 6½ Mile Penrissen Road
Contact Person: Mohd. Zaim B. Abd. Rahman
Contact Number: 016-5222598
Email: zaim_cuisine@yahoo.com

Home Improvement #1: Floor Fiasco

2007-10-10T12:02:00.000+08:00

My parents finally redid the floor in their bedroom - a chore they've put off for far too long.

The old parquet floor - old and worn and there were a lot of loose pieces.

Complete removal of all the parquet tiles is essential. Removing the tiles required a lot of work. Daddy and I had to pry under the edges of the tiles to pop them loose.

Laminate flooring in Floor Depot's Java Teak.

My folk's bedroom now boasts a new wood laminate floor. They're inexpensive and near indestructible. They had their's installed by Home Haven.

Redoing the floor was quite an ordeal, but it was worth all the sweat and back ache.

Home Haven
Lot 322 & 323, Ground Floor, Jalan Rubber,
Lorong 12, 93400 Kuching.
Tel: 082-259675
Fax: 082-415212

Cat's Ears and Hawkbits

2007-09-21T15:30:00.001+08:00

MRI Findings

2007-09-18T16:13:00.000+08:00

The results from last week's MRI just came in. We have not made an appointment to see the doctor yet, so I was hoping that some of you could read it and lend us your expert opinion.

MRI Lumbosacral Spine
Axial: T1 & T2
Sag: T1 & T2 at L3/4 to L5/S1

Vertebrae
Normal marrow signal intensity
Modic type II change at the Rt anterior aspect of L5 superior end plate.

Discs
L3/4: Normal
L4/5: Decreased nucleus pulposus T2 signal. No bulging.

L5/S1:
Decreased nucleus pulposus T2 signal.
A intrasubstance hyperintensity at left posterolateral aspect about 5 × 10mm; it does not herniate out into spinal canal. Only minimal bulge and only contact the left S1 root at its exit point from sac. Not compressed.

The spinal canal is otherwise quite normal. No significant bony degenerative changes.

Distal Cord
Normal

Facet joints, Neural foramina
Normal

Summary:
L5/S1 annular tear at left posterolateral aspect.

Hari Malaysia

2007-09-16T13:53:00.000+08:00

Happy Malaysia Day!

Now can someone please explain what it actually is?

Ramadhan 2007 #1

2007-09-13T18:32:00.000+08:00

The breakdown:
1. Bingka Pandan (Semolina Cake)
2. Potato Curry Puffs
3. Cucur Udang
4. Penyaram
5. Tapai Nasi
Total: RM5.20

Saddad Garden Food Court
6. Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Stew)
7. Beef Curry
8. Egg Tofu
Total: RM15

Grand Total: RM20.20

MRI Scan

2007-09-11T08:52:00.000+08:00

I accompanied Mama to the hospital yesterday for her scheduled MRI scan. The MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an imaging test which may help diagnose the cause of her back pain.

Being the curious sort, I took a peep into the scanning room. There was a narrow bed/table in front of the MRI scanner. Mama was given a pair of earphones (to muffle the loud knocking noises made by the MRI scanner) before lying down on the bed and buckled in place with safety straps. With the press of a button the bed slides into the tunnel-like chamber. The technologist operates the scanner from an adjacent control room.

The scanner was LOUD. It made loud whirring and humming and thumping noises, alternated by loud purring sounds and clicks that lasted for a few minutes.

The scan took 20-30 minutes. It will be about a week before we get the results and possibly find out the cause of her back pain.

Any metal objects should be removed and should not accompany the patient into the scanner room. Metallic objects such as pens and pocketknives can be dangerous projectiles when magnet is activated. Items such as watches, jewelery, credit cards and cellphones can be damaged.

Is It Time To Go Organic?

2007-09-10T23:06:00.000+08:00

Most canned, packaged and processed food contain additives and preservatives that are harmful to consumers. Studies have also linked certain common artificial food additives and colourings to hyperactivity, allergy, disruptive behaviour and cancer.

The Danger List (source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)

With complete sincerity, I am frightened beyond words because these harmful additives are also commonly used in our food:

E110 Sunset Yellow

E102 Tartrazine

More articles:
Your print out guide to the dirty dozen food additives ***
The proof food additives ARE as bad as we feared
Calls for warnings on foods full of additives
Children's medicines 'contain additives which trigger hyperactive behaviour'
Food firms junk danger additives
Food watchdog condemned for 'totally inadequate' response to harmful food additives
Additives 'make children behave badly'
Just how dangerous are those E numbers?
Additives 'make children hyperactive'
We ban smoking yet allow our children to be poisoned with food additives
Watchdog warns of E numbers that make children misbehave

Promosi Kraf Malaysia

2007-09-09T19:15:00.001+08:00

Promosi Kraf Malaysia is a 5 day event organised by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism in conjunction with the 50th Merdeka Celebration. Batiks, handcrafted goods and gifts, craft exhibits, craft demonstrations and activities are just some of the attractions visitors can expect to see at the event. Visitors will also be entertained by various cultural performances and activities.

Demonstrasi Menganyam - Mengkuang Weaving Demonstration

Demonstrasi Mengukir - Wood Carving Demonstration

Promosi Kraf Malaysia
Date: 7-11 September
Venue: Kuching Waterfront
Time: 1000-2200
Theme: Kraf Semarak Merdeka
Activities: Handicraft sale, exhibition, demonstrations, folk games, traditional and contemporary performances

Related posts:
Malaysia Craft Promotion
Malaysia Craft Promotion #2

Bubur Pedas ala The Davids

2007-09-09T19:04:00.003+08:00

As Ramadhan (fasting month of the Muslim calendar) looms in just about 3 days, this is the Davids' take on the seasonal classic bubur pedas.

Ingredients
Shallots, finely chopped
Dried shrimps, chopped
Baby corn
Dried bean curd
Ginger leaves
Bubur pedas seasoning/spice
A dash of Maggi Ikan Bilis Stock Granules
Coconut milk
4-5 cups of water

Directions
Sauté shallots and dried shrimps 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Add baby corn, cook until just beginning to soften. Add in water, bean curd and coconut milk. Season with a dash of Maggi Ikan Bilis Stock Granules. Add bubur pedas seasoning and ginger leaves, stirring occasionally until blended. Reduce heat and simmer until cook through.

Mild Bubur Pedas ala the Davids

nk food network #2

2007-09-09T19:03:00.000+08:00

Mama liked the food at nk so much that she insisted to have dinner there yesterday. This time I had the Butter Fish with Rice, Mama had Apple Fish with Rice, Daddy and Sister had Fried Cantonese Bee Hoon.

In Kuching, service at restaurants or coffee shops tended to leave a bad taste in diners' mouths. But not at nk, service is with a smile, friendly and accommodating.

nk also serve an array of tantalizing pastries and plated desserts.

Directions to nk food network ...

Rave reviews from other bloggers:
http://dahcatdris.blogspot.com/2007/07/nk-food-network.html
http://vivieang0914.blogspot.com/2007/07/nk-food-network.html
http://maoziyue.blogspot.com/2007/08/nk-food-network.html

Akira Sushi @ Selection Supermarket, Tabuan Jaya

2007-09-04T19:24:00.002+08:00

In Kuching, if you're looking for a quick sushi fix, Akira Sushi @ Selection Supermarket, Tabuan Jaya is not a bad place to satiate your fix. Their menu is limited, but they do offer basic favourites such as the California temaki, assorted maki, and nigiri.

California Maki RM4

Inari RM3

nk food network

2007-09-02T15:55:00.000+08:00

The family and I went to this new eating outlet for brunch. It was 1100 and we must have missed the Sunday morning crowd - the place was quite empty, with only 2 tables occupied.

The service was excellent. The servers were friendly and accommodating. Taste-wise the items we ordered were really good, particularly the Apple Fish with Rice - you'll be begging for more after consuming it.

Salted Fish Fried Rice RM4

Fried Cantonese Crispy Mee RM4.50

nk Chef's Special Ipoh Kueh Teow Soup RM5

Apple Fish with Rice RM4

nk food network
Business Hours: 0800-2230 (Open Daily)

Chilli Peppers Jalan Song Thian Cheok

2007-08-08T08:09:00.002+08:00

Another adventure of cheap eats. Pretty decent place with reasonably priced food. Service is prompt and efficient despite the lunch crowd. This place has quite an extensive à la carte menu. By all standards, the food here is pretty good.

Tuna Sandwich

Fried Bee Hoon

Kolo Mee

Chicken Dumplings in Soup

Chilli Peppers
No 12, GF, Lot 187, Section 47,
Jalan Song Thian Cheok,
93150 Kuching, Sarawak

Seattle Coffee & Tea Black Forest Cake

2007-08-04T18:48:00.002+08:00

Seattle Coffee & Tea Black Forest Cake RM63.25

Daun Kari Cafe (Indian Makan Shop)

2007-08-04T18:45:00.001+08:00

Occupying two shoplots, this Indian makan shop has a spacious sitting capacity.

Its range of food is what one might expect from any Indian restaurant. The family and I had Chicken Briyani - a great portion which consists of briyani rice, chicken curry (thigh), poppadum, dhal and cucumber pickle to go along with.

Chicken Briyani RM5.90

Daun Kari Cafe
Business hours: Monday-Saturday (0700-1830); Sunday & Public Holiday (0700-0300)
Roti counter closes at 1030, resumes at 1430 and closes again at 1830.

Bread Pudding

2007-07-02T14:42:00.001+08:00

I pulled this recipe off from BakeSpace's Global Cookbook. It is relatively fast and simple to make. There is no right or wrong to it.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 cups cubed or torn stale bread
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ to ½ cup raisins
Note: Alter the recipe to personal taste.

Preparation
Heat the milk just until scalded. Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour hot milk over bread. Cool. Add the sugar, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon, eggs, and raisins. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set. Serve with a dessert sauce or whipped topping.

Serves 8.

Mushrooms

2007-06-13T08:36:00.001+08:00

Rainy Day

2007-06-05T22:59:00.001+08:00

Drenching rain that swept through the day gave us a blessed cold front today. It was a perfect rainy day and a good one to buckle down and get some work done.

I spent the good part of the day cleaning Mama's closet, sifting through piles of her old clothes, taking only a brief break for my routine forty minutes run on the treadmill. But by dinner time (5:30 p.m. at the David's household), I was nowhere near accomplished. I vow to attack the remainder of the chore tomorrow. I am now beat and will be turning in early tonight. At least it's cool, and snuggling under the covers sounds mighty good.

Formal Introduction

2007-06-02T10:09:00.005+08:00

By way of formal introduction, my name is Katherine-Lee David. I come from the capital city of Sarawak (part of the island of Borneo). I am young (23 years old) and unmarried (celibate by choice). I graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science but have since been unemployed - I make my excuses, as they say, but I consider myself to be pretty intelligent; I just lack opportunity.

By all accounts, I've led a a simple life wrapped up in a safe bubble. I am fond of simple pleasures, but I am also a woman who likes the proximity of money and power. I am still trying to decide if these values can be combined.

Introductions underway, please take my testimony with a fistful of salt - not as chapter and verse. As always, thank you for your readership and good thoughts.

Strike Another Match, Let's Start Anew

2007-06-01T08:06:00.001+08:00

This June 1st brings need to escape and start afresh. After a bad run of luck, I am anticipating June to bring forth positive outcomes.

So begins the journey down blogging lane, my playground of thoughts, cataloguing my complaints about life and the struggles to sculpt what I wish to come true.