Kuih Muih

These are sweet kuihs.

The white rectangular kuih is yamcake. The other 2 kuihs on the left are sweet. The brown mixture on a little white tray is kaya - our version of jam (made from eggs and sugar)

When Malaysians are abroad, the thing they miss most is the food. A good part of being a multi racial country is that variety is the middle name of Malaysian food. Judging from the types of kuih (the malay word for cakes) above, you will definitely be spoilt for choice.
You feel like having a light snack, well would you like it to be savoury or sweet?
Ok, you like sweet stuff, would you like it with coconut? kaya? multi-layered?
The list just goes on. :)
Most of the kuih are nyonya kuih. Nyonya or the Peranakan Chinese is yet another unique ethnic group in our country.
Well, that's another story.
When you come to Malaysia, remember to savour as many cuisine as you or your tummy possibly can :)

Long Tails

I was in Krabi for a short trip. These are long tail boats used to ferry passengers from the mainland to the islands or bays. Although it's one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Thailand, Krabi is not as commercialised as Koh Samui or Phuket. Not yet.
Although my trip was slightly affected by the weather, it was still fun and interesting. Ever tried jungle trekking on an elephant? Ever had lunch on a deserted island with fine sand and turquoise waters? Try Krabi for your next holiday. If you are open for something new, this should be a cool experience for you :)
Posting on PJ resumes tomorrow.

Char Siew Pao

Have you ever been to a chinese dim sum restaurant? If you have, then you must be familiar with one of the most popular dim sum - Char Siew Pao. It's my favourite.
Char Siew is supposed to be roasted pork. Pau means bun. Therefore Char Siew Pao literally means roasted pork bun. After they are made, they must be steamed before they can be eaten.
I like it best when I slice the bun into two and the sweet aroma escapes from the bun.... Yummmmyy..
Besides pork there are other types of buns which look rather similar besides the fillings. The lotus seed bun is its sweeter cousin.
Head down for dim sum this weekend. Coupled with hot chinese tea, these buns are simply heavenly. :)

Staircase to Nowhere

Whoever built this staircase certainly didn't see eye to eye with the building management :P The entrance which led to the staircase was actually sealed. They opened another entrance in front but couldn't get rid of the old staircase. So here it remains until someone thinks of a better way to make use of it.
I am sure all of us have seen abandoned houses, bridges, buildings, but abandoned staircase? That's new for me.

When I grow up, I want to be a Merc

Proton Waja is one of our national cars. This owner obviously had higher aspirations. The car's original logo was plastered with a Mercedes Benz logo. Still it doesn't change much about the car

Tribute to Mums

Mother's Day is another opportunity for retailers to garner extra income. Most people do not spend much time with their family. Therefore these occasions give them the perfect opportunities to make amends. And they have all the help they need. Mother's Day Special Meal, Mother's Day Special Value Package...
At the end of the day, all mothers want the same simple thing-to spend more time with their children. It's the presence not the thought that counts.
Happy Mother's Day to all mummies of the world.

B For Balcony

What do you keep on your balcony? Some keep plants. Some hang their clothes. Some fix satellite dishes to watch cable tv. Some fix their aircon there. Some even hang bird cages. Balcony became a thing of many usage. Not for a good view or some fresh air anymore.