See what have i done…

pumpkin pau

… a few weeks ago I was in Kemaman for the 2nd time. It was absolutely fantastic with the looong hour walk by the beach. The activities also included a short hike to a wonderful waterfall ever. Got to sweat like a pig – a good sign of burning calories and best of all (ironically) sleeping in a tent with the “doors and windows” wide open. It was super stuffy in there that we couldn’t take it anymore (I dunno why) and I was left with mosquito bites all over my face – so the “chickenpox-faced”. Geez… Of all my body, why on earth attacked the face? Eeee… But hey, because of that I got enlightened with an awesome remedy to get rid of the red dots. Toothpaste. You have gotta trust me !! TOOTHPASTE. I’ve tested this method on my own skin as well as my niece’s. Yes, it is chomelliciously proven to minimize the swell. 😀

Warning no. 1: Apply a very light layer of toothpaste on skin. Both adults and children. Don’t be greedy. Just do it. Warning no. 2: Make sure skin is thoroughly dry. Very very dry. You would not like to sting your own skin. Just ask me, I was the white mice. I got myself jumping up and down, rolling from one corner to another because I did both from the above.  Yes, very c.l.e.v.e.r.

… the souvenir that I received from the trip is a recipe from Siew Fong. Pumpkin pau with raisins and wolfberries. So this is my 1st time kneading a dough. Seriously, it was fun. Albeit, the pau turned out pretty dense but edible (I guess I applied too much pressure while kneading?) but don’t worry. I will not give up cooking. This is a message to Abner – ahem. Anyways, thanks to Siew Fong for the recipe. I love this light and healthy foodie.

Up Next… Cheese Ham Bun. Whoot !! 😀

Ohh no !! I have not get the angku kuih or nyonya stew chicken done yet.
Yor… me ada b.u.s.y ~ lah ~~~~ 😛

Smart Snacks

mixed nuts

Admittedly, I love to snack. I try and try kicking this habit but hmm… it’s really hard. Thank God, I found these little guys and they are now my new snacks. They are nutritional wonder. Walnut, Raisin and Macadamia. The benefit of walnut and raisin is that they are antioxidant while macadamia helps reduce cholesterol. I also read from an article saying that walnuts may help prevent breast cancer and sharpen memory. Yes ~ I need it. 😀

Try this speedy method to prepare some mixed nuts.

Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a sauté pan, then stir in a cup or two of walnuts and macadamia nuts, mixing constantly over medium-high heat for a minute. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes at 230°C until the nuts turn brown lightly and smell toasted. Remove the nuts and set aside to cool. Mix some raisins and it’s now perfect to go.

You may need to take note on the nuts from time to time and shake the pan in the oven once or twice to avoid it from getting burnt. This is what have happened when i turn my back away to wash the pan. They are so dunzo. Aww…

burnt mixed nuts