Premium Beriani Lamb Shank

Two nights ago, my hubby takes away 2 portions of lamb shank beriani rice from Insaf in Kuala Lumpur. It was so delicious and I wanted to eat more but had to control myself. The rice came with a portions of vegetable acar (pickle) and cauliflower and dhal sauce. The lamb shank was cooked with beriani spices and the gravy was superb. However this is a once in a while indulgence, unlike normal chicken, beef or mutton beriani , 2 portions costed RM60.00. So the next time I'm having this will be at the end of the year. Currently trying to control my portions to lose weight. Need to get to the gym but have not found time. Feeling the difference, maybe I should chart my diet efforts. Targetting to get down to 45kgs by end of the year.

Signs of Love

Just lately I have stumbled across two nice surprises that brought a smile to my face. Firstly while clearing my daughter's messy table where she does most of her artwork and colouring I came across a scribbled note on the notepad. She thinks her mummy's pretty...so touched! Then again all children would think that way. I'm just so happy that she sees me that way despite me being lot a heftier weight than I was before.


My second sweet surprise I came over while clearing up my son's school bag. I felt a bit bad because I had been nagging him before that about homework. All the big hearts melted away the anger.


I am hoping that I find more little surprises in my next clean up.

Delicious Treat

Last Sunday I met up with some of my old classmates at Delicious @ Dua Residency. The ambience of the place is nice and quite family like. We shared amongst us the 'corned beef chilli padi pasta', 'duck confit pasta', 'Oxtail pasta' and an 'Antipasti platter'. All were extremely yummy! However the highlight for me was the dessert - 'Blackforest Cake in a Cup'!!!

Sports Day

My eldest just had his sports day last Saturday and this is the first ever sports day I have attended. I brought my daughter along to see her brother run his little obstacle course and she was so excited. She wanted to see his school for ages and will be joining her brother in that school soon (2012) so I thought it best to ensure that she likes the school. Anyway we were there by 8am and the kids were all lined up ready to go to the field.

The race Hazim ran was going around 2 hula hoops, running between a few cones and around one more hoop and then running all the way back. His team was yellow ( Kenari) house and they won first place. Watching all the little fellas run was so adorable.

After everything and we finished at 9.45am, the 3 of us went off to eat roti canai. It was a good day and I am so proud of my boy!

Getting ready to go to the field to run. All in sports tees and lined up with all his classmates.

The parents tents which I did not sit under because I wanted to be close to the course to cheer on my son.

Ready to run!!!

The Cheerleaders!!!!

Proud sister cheered him on!

Getting the medal (His team won 1st place!!!!! ) Hurray!!!!!!

Fish and Chips

Just celebrated my birthday which was yesterday! Had a good breakfast with my youngest sister, then went to have Fish n Chips at Fish n Chippery. It's not that easy to find fish and chips that remind me of the fish and chips in UK but this came close. The portions were large and chips were served with malt vinegar. I had the promo set of fish and chips, mushy peas and a drink for only RM18 which I feel is a fantastic bargain. So anyone interested please do visit the Fish n Chippery at Solaris Dutamas.

Writing

I have not been doing calligraphy for a long time and so my attempts are not that good. Need more practice. Anyway, here is the latest I've worked on. The words are not my own but it was a nice poem to practise my work.

Now I need to find calligraphy pens to practise with. I only have one with 2 nibs that I can find. So this is one on my list of 'What to get myself this year'.

I should smell like a cherry??

I did a quiz on Blogthings titled 'What fruit should you smell like?' and my result is:

You Should Smell Like a Cherry

You are not as you seem. Most people think that you're sweeter and more innocent than you actually are. In truth, you are a total wild child. You just keep it all on the down low for appearance's sake.You are happiest when you're plotting and scheming a bit. You can't help it, you have a devious mind!You are good at charming people and getting what you want. You are naturally popular, and people just always seem to love you.

Really???? Huh???

Whatever it is I do love eating cherries though...