Thursday, September 23, 2010
I made Tiramisu last week, and I wanted to post up the pictures. However, I was preoccupied with school work that I didn't have the time to blog and upload pictures. I have to say that my first try in making Tiramisu is pretty good ok! Though I think I have to soak the fingers a little more.
I went shopping before I started on the Tiramisu, lovde the colour and the texture of my pocket pouch pant!
Pouring mascarpone mixture
Tiramisu - after 24 hours, I grated some Lindt dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder
J and I were feeling damn bored at home, so we went to the Docklands in search for some good seafood. In the process of doing so, we chanced upon BlueFire- A Carnivorous Buffet - what more can we asked for? We are blood-sucking meat lovers!! It cost Aud$45/person, but it was a pretty good deal for free flows of meat and fish! Lots of people, and the atmosphere was exceptionally happy, wonderful place to hang out.
J + his meat friend
And then, we went for bubble tea.I remembered it was such a cold, and windy night.
Oh well, the next day! We went to Mornington Peninsula..
We had beautiful scenaries!
The cute bassett hound
Rows and rows of strawberry,blueberry,blackberry jams
Strawberry pancakes!
At SunnyRidge, and I bought a bottle of Strawberry liquer
Talliant Vineyar
Cheese tasting at Red Hill Farm
Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs
Us after 45mins of soaking in 50deg water.
That's all for the past week, next stop : SYDNEY!
I went shopping before I started on the Tiramisu, lovde the colour and the texture of my pocket pouch pant!
Pouring mascarpone mixture
Tiramisu - after 24 hours, I grated some Lindt dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder
J and I were feeling damn bored at home, so we went to the Docklands in search for some good seafood. In the process of doing so, we chanced upon BlueFire- A Carnivorous Buffet - what more can we asked for? We are blood-sucking meat lovers!! It cost Aud$45/person, but it was a pretty good deal for free flows of meat and fish! Lots of people, and the atmosphere was exceptionally happy, wonderful place to hang out.
J + his meat friend
And then, we went for bubble tea.I remembered it was such a cold, and windy night.
Oh well, the next day! We went to Mornington Peninsula..
We had beautiful scenaries!
The cute bassett hound
Rows and rows of strawberry,blueberry,blackberry jams
Strawberry pancakes!
At SunnyRidge, and I bought a bottle of Strawberry liquer
Talliant Vineyar
Cheese tasting at Red Hill Farm
Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs
Us after 45mins of soaking in 50deg water.
That's all for the past week, next stop : SYDNEY!
♥ 5:41 PM
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Just when I thought that it truly is over
♥ 1:46 PM
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Home-Made Chocolate Truffles with Almonds and Bailey's
After having countless of Soon -Ee's delicious truffles for the past 2 weeks, I decided to give it a go! I guess I developed a flow (think Csíkszentmihályi), while making them. They were pretty easy to make though, and I'm so keen in experimenting them with different fillings and coating, as I go along. The process of truffle-making was a little time consuming,because I was rushing to rock-climb in the evening! I didn't think it was a successful success?!?? haha, it came out nice, but it didn't taste as exotic as I would want it to be.
LindT Chocolate Bars! - They are the better brands of chocolate in Melbourne, but it's my first try and so, i didn't want to get an expensive bar yet!
Melted Chocolate - get those with 60% or more cocoa
I'd prefer a sweeter and richer filling, so I added more milk chocolate than dark ones. It's your truffle, do whatever you want man!
Chopped Almonds - Roasted ones would give truffles a better taste!
Don't they look good? haha, after rolling them individually into imperfect truffle-looking, these chocolate were coated with generous amount of almonds.
Yum Yum!
Seems like I never fail to have a shot of me doing something!haha
I went to research on them, and apparently they can be stored in the fridge for weeks, or longer if frozen. I'll probably try putting raspberry in them in the next try! They sound good together - Dark Chocolate Truffle with Raspberry Filling! Probably place some gold leaves as well!heh!
Till then!
After having countless of Soon -Ee's delicious truffles for the past 2 weeks, I decided to give it a go! I guess I developed a flow (think Csíkszentmihályi), while making them. They were pretty easy to make though, and I'm so keen in experimenting them with different fillings and coating, as I go along. The process of truffle-making was a little time consuming,because I was rushing to rock-climb in the evening! I didn't think it was a successful success?!?? haha, it came out nice, but it didn't taste as exotic as I would want it to be.
LindT Chocolate Bars! - They are the better brands of chocolate in Melbourne, but it's my first try and so, i didn't want to get an expensive bar yet!
Melted Chocolate - get those with 60% or more cocoa
I'd prefer a sweeter and richer filling, so I added more milk chocolate than dark ones. It's your truffle, do whatever you want man!
Chopped Almonds - Roasted ones would give truffles a better taste!
Don't they look good? haha, after rolling them individually into imperfect truffle-looking, these chocolate were coated with generous amount of almonds.
Yum Yum!
Seems like I never fail to have a shot of me doing something!haha
I went to research on them, and apparently they can be stored in the fridge for weeks, or longer if frozen. I'll probably try putting raspberry in them in the next try! They sound good together - Dark Chocolate Truffle with Raspberry Filling! Probably place some gold leaves as well!heh!
Till then!
♥ 8:33 PM
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Back From Space
I've been spaced out for too long that I have to start writing again!So much things have been happening in my life right now, and it's quite massive to really update on my blog. It's not that I've been lazy (maybe, a little), but honestly, I don't know why I stop blogging. Anyway, here's a short and detailed update, after leaving SG this july.
I'm taking English Lit and Behavioural Studies at Monash. Well, it's week 8 now and I have to endure a few more 3000 words essay. You know I have never knew that the technical side of English could be this tough,having to analyze the faults of this language. But I'm really enjoying it so much. It does make a lot of difference in studying what you're passionate about!
Putting aside school, because in two weeks time, I'll be HEADING TO SYDNEY! J will be visiting his sis, and I was thinking, I wanna go to! We're going to be having jigging/fishing trips! HORSE-RIDING on beaches, or somewhere near the mountains, I'm really looking forward to it! =) Also, I will be visiting TOPSHOP in Sydney, I can't wait..Not that I need a break from school work, but I just want to have a holiday, and travel around Aus. I might sky dive in Syd, cause apparently it's cheaper, but it all boils down to how much money I've left at the end of this month! *Budgeting* And it doesn't really help that each time I have to travel to and fro from my apartment to the station, I have to pass by Spencer Street Shopping Stretch, and it isn't helping that Melbourne is in Spring, and new stuff are displayed constantly..Arghh, self-control!
In October, I'll be going to Adam Lambert's concert! How exciting rightt...I've never been to a concert in my life, and ooh! I can't wait for the 14th of October! Anyway, there's been quite a few activities planned in the next few months, I think my family will be heading down South for my mum's birthday, and then heading up to brissy to visit my sis, and we'll all head back to SG in December! Even though, I'm trying to head West to Perth, we'll see how it goes!! Janettt!!!
If you asked, life's pretty good here..Making friends, and enjoying what Melbourne has to offer. Cell group has been enjoyable and light hearted, and to know God's love has no boundaries.My worship ministry, Act1v8, at Cross Culture has been more than refreshing and lifting to my spiritual needs, and I'm glad I took the decision to stand firm in my walk with Christ. I've been exposed to the technical side of singing, and learning from those who are masters in music. Their talents are so commendable, and seeing so many of them coming to practice, despite mid-term exams/assignments have just encourage my faith further, and to serve God in a whole new level. Here is a pic of my cell :
and some of my worship ministry members,
And did I forgot to mention that SELINA HENG, YES SELINA HENG was again in Melbourne!! She came for a month, and just left on the 4th of September. I think for those who don't really know Sel would have thought that the both of us knew each other since we were in primary school! hahaha, but no, we met while promoting Apple's gadgets! I think it's so funny how we met, and that we could hit it off immediately! I think our personalities complement each other, because what I will not do, Sel would, and vice versa. I love how bubbly she is, and how I know I can count on her for honest advice. hahaha, so mushy! But, yes! I love you much, and can't wait to hang in december again! Btw, our 600 pics is in Debbie's record book for taking the most shot in a day!
At Melbourne museum
Fooling around!
Sel, and her birdie
hahahha!
Thanks J for all the pretty photos!
yay!
Till then, kudos to you if you lasted this long!
I've been spaced out for too long that I have to start writing again!So much things have been happening in my life right now, and it's quite massive to really update on my blog. It's not that I've been lazy (maybe, a little), but honestly, I don't know why I stop blogging. Anyway, here's a short and detailed update, after leaving SG this july.
I'm taking English Lit and Behavioural Studies at Monash. Well, it's week 8 now and I have to endure a few more 3000 words essay. You know I have never knew that the technical side of English could be this tough,having to analyze the faults of this language. But I'm really enjoying it so much. It does make a lot of difference in studying what you're passionate about!
Putting aside school, because in two weeks time, I'll be HEADING TO SYDNEY! J will be visiting his sis, and I was thinking, I wanna go to! We're going to be having jigging/fishing trips! HORSE-RIDING on beaches, or somewhere near the mountains, I'm really looking forward to it! =) Also, I will be visiting TOPSHOP in Sydney, I can't wait..Not that I need a break from school work, but I just want to have a holiday, and travel around Aus. I might sky dive in Syd, cause apparently it's cheaper, but it all boils down to how much money I've left at the end of this month! *Budgeting* And it doesn't really help that each time I have to travel to and fro from my apartment to the station, I have to pass by Spencer Street Shopping Stretch, and it isn't helping that Melbourne is in Spring, and new stuff are displayed constantly..Arghh, self-control!
In October, I'll be going to Adam Lambert's concert! How exciting rightt...I've never been to a concert in my life, and ooh! I can't wait for the 14th of October! Anyway, there's been quite a few activities planned in the next few months, I think my family will be heading down South for my mum's birthday, and then heading up to brissy to visit my sis, and we'll all head back to SG in December! Even though, I'm trying to head West to Perth, we'll see how it goes!! Janettt!!!
If you asked, life's pretty good here..Making friends, and enjoying what Melbourne has to offer. Cell group has been enjoyable and light hearted, and to know God's love has no boundaries.My worship ministry, Act1v8, at Cross Culture has been more than refreshing and lifting to my spiritual needs, and I'm glad I took the decision to stand firm in my walk with Christ. I've been exposed to the technical side of singing, and learning from those who are masters in music. Their talents are so commendable, and seeing so many of them coming to practice, despite mid-term exams/assignments have just encourage my faith further, and to serve God in a whole new level. Here is a pic of my cell :
and some of my worship ministry members,
And did I forgot to mention that SELINA HENG, YES SELINA HENG was again in Melbourne!! She came for a month, and just left on the 4th of September. I think for those who don't really know Sel would have thought that the both of us knew each other since we were in primary school! hahaha, but no, we met while promoting Apple's gadgets! I think it's so funny how we met, and that we could hit it off immediately! I think our personalities complement each other, because what I will not do, Sel would, and vice versa. I love how bubbly she is, and how I know I can count on her for honest advice. hahaha, so mushy! But, yes! I love you much, and can't wait to hang in december again! Btw, our 600 pics is in Debbie's record book for taking the most shot in a day!
At Melbourne museum
Fooling around!
Sel, and her birdie
hahahha!
Thanks J for all the pretty photos!
yay!
Till then, kudos to you if you lasted this long!
♥ 9:20 AM