My Birthday On February 9 1986

 I celebrated my first birthday on February 9 1986  after my marriage with Yian. Yian ordered a heart-shaped birthday cake for me with very touching birthday wishes.

General comment was that we were lookalike. Even now Yian still resembles me.

Our Chinese New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner At Bamboo House

 It is customary for Chinese to celebrate the conclusion of lunar calendar year with family having  dinner together, signifying family reunion. This is Chinese cultural value.

We decided to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve on January 27, 2017, Friday  at Bamboo House of Premier Hotel , Sibu for a change. 

Bamboo House has been serving Lunar New Year's Eve Reunion Buffet Dinner. The response has been good. The serving time was from 6.00pm-9.00pm.

All of my family members  had a good time having Reunion Buffet Dinner together at Bamboo House. The Reunion Buffet Dinner presented a stunning spread of Local favourites and International flavours with roast carvery and delicious assortment of salads, hors d'oeuvres and delicious desserts.

The Reunion Buffet Dinner served by Bamboo House was reasonably priced at RM68 per adult, RM55 per senior citizen  RM48 per child.

Yian and Allen took time to have a shot while Sidney and Pauline were busy with food selections.

It was a memorable Chinese New Year's Eve Reunion Dinner.

 

Noodle With Assortments

This homecooked noodle with assortments tasted really good. We really had a wonderful time with this simple but delicious dish.

Gathering On Christmas Day

It was a nice gathering!

Homegrown Mango

Our homegrown mangoes freshly plucked from the tree. They really look good!

Happy Birthday To Yian

To Yian with love on this happy occasion!

I Cooked The Homely Style

It was years ago when I was in Australia when I put up with uni mates during long summer vacation that I shared cooking. Ever since I came back, I have not set my hands to some homecooking.

This afternoon I told Yian to let me prepare the dinner for the family. She was more than happy to try out my homecooking.

When I set my hands to the wok, my memories flew back to the days when I was in Monash University taking turns with flat mates to cook.

With Yian by my side, I came out with Chicken With Oyster Sauce and Stir-fried Bean Sprouts. Together with Spare Ribs Carrot Soup and Fruit Platter, we had a simple but nourishing meal in a very homely atmosphere.

Hurray!

Chicken Cornish

Yian came out with her secret recipe for chicken cornish to pamper our appetite this evening. Wow! The taste was superb!

The homemade chicken cornish is more of western taste. The golden brown puff pastry with filling of onion, mashed sweet potato and pumpkin, diced potato, cheese, chicken, western herbs, ground black pepper, olive oil, etc make the taste irresistibly good.

Each chicken cornish weighed approximately 300 grams and it really made a heavy meal!

Coconut Chendol Special At Sibu Thompson Corner

Feeling bored on this warm Sunday afternoon, we decided to set out to Sibu Thompson Corner to laze away the time.

Located at Jalan Pedada (opposite SMK Sacred Heart), Sibu Thompson Corner is a popular eatery serving local delights. I can't name all as the list is pretty long. But one day if you have an urge to have a bowl of mouth-watering peanut soup (花生湯） to bring you back to the old days, then this is the place for you to indulge yourself in.

We ordered for coconut chendol special which is specialty of the specialties here. I recommend it to you for sampling.

Moments of Delight At Secret Recipe

Secret Recipe is one of the latest eatery additions in Sibu with specialty in fine cakes. I went with Yian this evening to the outlet to try out.

Secret Recipe is a chain store gaining popularity fast. I have been getting recommendation lately to have a try.

The setting and ambience are cosy and comfortable. It is a warmly welcome eatery for dining out or refreshing breaks.

I ordered smarties treats to sample the ice cream. Yian opted for fruity yogurt shake for a try. We placed another order for one slice of tiramisu for sharing.

The serving time was within expectation, considering the class of the outlet. The courtesy of the waitress was pleasing with some room for improvement.

We had a wonderful time chatting over the fine beverages and luscious cake. Not forgetting the three kids back at home, we ordered some take-away for them.

We recommend it to the readers. The eatery is located at Lot 71-73, Lorong Pahlawan 9, Jalan Pahlawan, Sibu.

http://www.secretrecipe.com.my/

The Local Delights At Bandong

Bandong is a popular food center in Sibu. It has become a must for visitors from outstation. This is the place where you find all the enticing local delights.

My sister King is back in Sibu for a short holiday. Bandong is our obvious choice for eating out.

Bandong is multi-stall. The operators are chiefly Malays with some Chinese. Competition for business is pretty tense. We were practically swamped with hawking by stall owners upon entering the place.

It was an enjoyable dinner at a decent price. I strongly recommend it to you.

Allen Has Enrolled For CAT At MPI

I took Allen to MPI last week to enrol for CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) course. This is to pave a way for him to pursue a professional career in accounting. The course shall commence on May 11.

MPI is locally renowned for accountancy. Even well before Allen had completed hid SPM, I had in mind to put him there for higher learning. I hope my choice is right.

SPM Results Are Out Today!

Today (March 11) is the result day for last year's SPM.



When Allen got his slip, he called me from the school to inform me about his results. I shared his joy. He has truly done his best.

God, we thank you for guiding Allen through!

Spiral Yam Puff (紫 晶 酥）

This homemade spiral yam puff is exceptionally good!

Covered with a flaky layer, it is stuffed with yam paste and a springy glutinous rice ball。With reduced sugar content, this homemade puff is certainly healthier.

You would love it on your first bite!

A Sojourn In Kuching - Part 2

Taken in tHE Spring. This shopping mall is the latest addition to the shopping pleasure in Kuching.

Group photo at the lunch reception.

Allen at the entrance of tHE Spring.

Ming Hoo, Sing King and their two sons.

A jovial moment at the lunch.

The three nephews of Yian. First and second from left are the groom and bride. Not in the picture is the second nephew who was then committed with course assignments in Australia.

The hosts with the bride's parents coming all the way from Alor Star.

All the outstation guests were well received by the hosts. It was simply a thumb-up! The reception started two days before the wedding, making the hospitality memorable.

After landing on the day of arrival, Yian and Allen headed straight to a lunch reception at a local restaurant. The lunch gathering was both warm and joyous. It provided a good time of chatting over delectable foods.

Yian and Allen took the afternoon off to call on my sisters. It was hectic, but the afternoon was truly a wonderful one.

On the way to the dinner reception, they popped in to tHE Spring for some shopping. At Sugar Bun, they got hold of the enticing ice cream. This promotional item was like a hot cake. It became a crowd-puller for the shopping mall!

A Sojourn In Kuching - Part 1

A shot of Allen in my sister's living room.

Standing tall and looking smart - From left to right: Allen, Raymond, Lawrence.

On the right in the group photo is my youngest sister King.

Allen at the bar counter in my sister's residence.

Yian and King.

A wonderful time of eating out with my youngest sister and the two nephews.

A group photo taken in my third elder sister's office. Seating on the right is my fourth younger sister Ping. Seating in the middle is Hung (my third elder sister). Standing next to Hung is her only daughter Ling.

An array of enticing snacks.

At the invitation of Yian's eldest brother-in-law and sister Yiing on the auspicious occasion of the wedding of their third son, Yian and Allen made a trip to Kuching and took a sojourn there from 7th to 9th June.

When they shared with me their experiences, I found it engrossing. The duration was short, but Yian and Allen were much enriched. Deep down in their memories, the sweetness keeps flowing back.

The itinerary was really tightly packed, with time divided between pre-wedding reception, wedding banquet, visitations and eating out.

The last picture shows luscious cheese cake.

Henry Ting Chi Gick & Fong Chaan Lan Tied The Knot

A rousing welcome to the two.

A group photo of Ting's family.

We joined the bride and groom for a shot.

It came the champagne time.

It was time to give a toast. 5th and 6th from left are Sing Kwong (Yian's second elder brother) and Mrs.

It was a big day for Ting's family!

Henry Ting, a nephew of Yian, chose to tie the knot with Fong Chaan Lan on October 3 (or the 15th day of the eighth month of Lunar Calendar). The day was auspicious and the wedding was solemn. As they walked the red-carpeted aisle, we shared their happiness.

Henry and Fong beamed day-long on their great day. Their wedding brought all the relatives for a gather-together at the wedding lunch reception. It was heartwarming and joyous to chat away, mingling to warm up during that two-hour banquet.

Let's give them our best wishes!

The last photo shows Sing Seng (Yian's third elder brother) and Sing King (Yian's younger sister) on the stage giving a wonderful duet. They presented a popular Taiwanese number "酒 国 英 雄“。