Month: January 2012

Chinese 2012…

melanie

happy chinese new year 2012

…I hope it’s not too late for me to wish you all, Happy “Ninth Day” of Chinese New Year !!
恭禧發財 !! Gong xi gong xi. Happy Tian Gong to all Hokkiens too !!

Watching the attractive and colorful fireworks by the window, the big loud booming of the fireworks reminds me of home. Many asked how was my CNY. My answer was busy. In precise, I’ve been spending 75% of my CNY at work, 28% at home and 2% with friends. Seriously, I have to bring a little more balance in me. For the past 2 years, I’ve spent my time building up my business and I sometimes feel guilty for not spending much time with my family and peeps. That’s bad. Teruk, right?

So here I am… doing my best to balance up my life. A virtual toast to all of you and all those moment you get to enjoy with your loved ones. Yum Seng !! ~ Melle

Wing: so u have any new year resolution?…

melanie

…Melle: resolution? mmm… be happy-er and contented!!

my twenty eleven

By looking at these pictures in my photo albums, there’s a lot for me to ch-check it out. I can spend half a day to browse and reminisce. Looking back at those days, hey, I’ve been having lots of fun !! I’ve been to quite a lot of places too !! These memories are worth reminiscing. To keep it up, my action is to plan more fun projects, more family and friends outings and more adventures this year. I’ll always keep in mind that Simplicity is always amazing, wonderful and best in life. 😀

Namaste – Melle

Happy 2012 !!

melanie

orange butter cake

…I’ve got orange butter cakes for my family and friends this year. Wanna try baking one for your loved ones? Welcome to the club and try this. It’s as easy as 1.2.3.

What?
150g butter
100g castor sugar
Grated rind of 1 orange
3 eggs
1/2 freshly squeeze orange juice

125g self-raising flour (sift)
1/8 tsp baking powder (sift)
1 tsp milk powder (sift)
Mix all 3 in a bowl

How?
1. Grease side and line the base of a 18-20cm round cake tin.
2. Cream butter, castor sugar and orange rind in a mixing bowl until light and creamy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, adding a little flour.
4. Beat in orange juice until well combined.
5. Add in sifted flour mixture, half-portion at a time.
6. Mix well on lowest speed until well combined.
7. Pour mixture into prepared tin and level the surface with a spatula.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Leave the cake to cool for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips: Refrigerate it for 2-3 hours after completely cool for a refreshing taste. I like it with a cup of coffee too !! Yum… – Melle