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"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

Mon, 16 May 2011 03:45:58 -0400

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

- Michael Jordan

"I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day."

Mon, 16 May 2011 03:45:25 -0400

“I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.”

- Abraham Lincoln

lacuisine: Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon Fillet Follow the link for...

Mon, 16 May 2011 03:33:32 -0400

lacuisine:

Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon Fillet

Follow the link for recipe.

Thanks to iVillage

Photo

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:34:05 -0500

. MARCHE .

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:24:56 -0500

A french word for market. It’s a Switzerland restaurant, spread almost in every country in five continents. Some people told me that branding is important, it represents who you are. That’s what Marche is about. Eating in the “market” would best describe this restaurant, not a real market of course it’s just they took the theme like a market. I’d say a restaurant with lovely ambience. There are so many different stalls with various range of European dishes. Starting from appetizer, salad, soup, main course, desserts and beverages. You can choose what to order by coming to the stall and pick up the food by your self or the waiters might send to ur table if it requires longer cooking time like pizza.

Finally, Marche is back in Indonesia. Located in Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall. I came to this restaurant simply just for a potato rosti which I could hardly find in any restaurant in Jakarta. I know only Marche has. Kind a disappointed when they closed several years ago and I wasn’t be able to try their rosti when I came and dine at marche KL.

Once I heard the news that they are back, I just can’t wait to taste their rosti. Me and my boyfriend ordered 3 dishes. Here they are…

1. Potato Rosti

Presentation : 7.5 Taste : 7 Price : 7

Ow yeahh.. Potato Rosti here we go… It was taste okay though, I do like how it goes well with sour cream. Still soft in the inside and crunchy on the outside. Might try with bacon or sausage. I choose plain rosti just to get the original flavour.

2. Pepperoni Pizza

Presentation : 7.5 Taste : 7.5 Price : 8

Wood-fire oven pizza always taste better compare to normal combi, electric or gas oven. The smells, the taste. Semolina flour does help too. Simply pepperoni pizza with 2 types of cheese, yellow cheddar and of course mozarella

Pull one straight from the circle and here’s what comes out..

Oh…how I love pulling mozarella out from every slice of the pizza. Grind some blackpepper just like I did (only if you are a blackpepper lovers like me)

3. Chocolate Crepes

Presentation : 6.5 Taste : 7 Price : 7

A little bit thick pancake, cook through nicely, I’d prefer they spread the chocolate sauce on top and don’t cook the sauce together with the crepes. It was not bad tough. I prefer a thinner and crunchy crepes for this method of cooking. This crepes will serve better with Ice cream and desserts sauce.

There was 1st my dining experience in Marche, Jakarta. Although I was kind a ‘pricey’ I must admit I do had a great time dining in Marche. Just maybe not too often to come and dine :p

"There’s always room for desserts…"

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:40:39 -0500

“There’s always room for desserts…”

- SS

when I gaze upon… kat-clark: pinhole 621 (by Darius...

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:25:06 -0500

when I gaze upon…

kat-clark:

pinhole 621 (by Darius Kuzmickas)

lalalalala.. ~ prettyfoods: Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse...

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:20:07 -0500

lalalalala.. ~

prettyfoods:

Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse (by veritas)

comfort food

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:19:07 -0500

comfort food

prettyfoods: ice cream brownie sandwiches (by JFXie)

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:17:36 -0500

prettyfoods:

ice cream brownie sandwiches (by JFXie)

prettyfoods: Nutella Panini (by Jen Chan)

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:59:04 -0500

prettyfoods:

Nutella Panini (by Jen Chan)

. THE GOODS DEPT . - part 2

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:54:25 -0500

Wohoo… Finally, I really coming back to this unique store for a Sunday lunch. Trying out a Baileys Milkshake and Coffee Rub Burger.

Alright, I think let’s go straight to these 2 beautiful menu.

1. Baileys Milkshake.

Presentation : 7 Taste : 9 Price : 8

The simplicity of Baileys does create this beverage become an extraordinary drink. I’m not sure what are the ingredients inside, but what I can imagine is basic Vanilla Ice Cream with a little bit of milk and cream, met baileys.. *bangg* Heaven… =)

Very comforting to the feeling, delicious, yummy. 1 zip simply not enough. They have 2 types of Bailyes Milkshake, one is infused with baileys the other one with real baileys (alcoholic original irish cream). I absolutely choose the alcoholic one, because it’s Baileys…

Everytime Baileys met Ice Cream, they are just the perfect match.

2. Coffee Rub Burger

Presentation : 8 Taste : 8.5 Price : 8

When the 1st time I heard the word “Coffee Rub Burger” what’s pop up in my mind was “how could a coffee, minced beef, cheese stack together in a burger bun?” “what would they tasted like?”

Find out the answer by ordering this unique menu and they taste delicious. I think the Chefs in good depts simply dare to try new things yet they manage to create something new, innovative and delicious at the same time. The grinned coffee was rubbed onto the minced beef patty with other seasoning for sure. You can smell the coffee was pretty strong, yet they don’t really affect or even overpowering the flavour of the minced beed it self. I was surprise it wasn’t as bitter as I thought it would be. The tomato sauce and the mayonnaise with pork bacon, melted cheese, fresh cut tomato just perfectly match to each other. The bun was eventually tasty too with just nice and right texture of a burger bun.

I love how they made their own fries. Instead they used frozen and ready to fried french fries, they used jardiniere potato with skin on, deep fried and baked with cheese. Yummy.

I wish I could made them my own…haha :p

Another 2 recommended menu =D

This is preetyyyy……....

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:27:49 -0500

This is preetyyyy……. =D

prettyfoods:

sefte:macaroons (by julie marie craig)

. Warung Kopi .

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:24:37 -0500

After celebrating Chinese New Year with my family, I’m back to traditional Indonesian delight for dinner with my boyfriend. We came to Warung Kopi, located in Alun Alun Grand Indonesia Mall.

We ordered 2 Indonesian most famous snacks; Pisang Goreng Gula Kering (deep fried banana with caramelized sugar) and Roti Bakar Mentega (Toast with butter and sugar).

I’m simply delightful to see how chefs these day, they try to innovate a way to enhance the traditional dish, in presentation and taste, they bring further up to a new level more to international scale. Those two things that I ordered are eventually cheap, yet they manage to improve in many sides to make the ordinary food become extraordinary.

.Toast with Butter and Sugar.

Presentation : 7 Taste : 8.5 Price : 7

A crunchy texture of the toast on the outside and super soft on the inside. Ask for less sugar and less butter. They taste super good. Perfect. What a way to toast a bread. Definitely will be back here for the toast.

Next menu is Deep Fried Banana with Caramelized Sugar

Presentation : 6.5 Taste : 7 Price : 7

Took with phone camera and lighting wasn’t too good either it looks so red. Anyway, I’m not going to give review in photographic side. It was pretty good. Banana is soft on the inside and just enough sweetness combine with the crispy, sticky texture of the fried banana dough and a little bit bitter sensation from the caramelized sugar. Simple and pretty.

As for the beverage, my favorite ‘Teh Tarik’ (milk tea)

Presentation : 7 Taste : 8 Price : 7

What I love from Warung Kopi’s Milk Tea is the fragrance of the cinnamon. To be honost with you, I’m not a big fan of cinnamon. Not at all. I even dislike the smell of it. Surprisingly here, I simply love how it combines with the milk and the tea. I think the cinnamon does brings out the good from the milk tea (not too much cinnamon of course). It’s so fragrance and somehow my mind said it’s a healthy drink. I don’t know about the cold one, but I think this drink is better serve hot.

. THE GOODS DEPT .

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:53:09 -0500

I think it’s a temporary ‘high-class’ department store. Located in The Plaza (New Plaza Indonesia building) level 4.

They sell several branded items in clothing, shoes, magazines, etc. Not only that, they have this little corner (now it’s getting bigger than the 1st time I came and had dinner) for they open this cafe. Called The Goods Dept Cafe Not too much menu, because the chefs are about to have some ‘try-out’ upon their new dish creation.

I ordered Open Faced Sandwich.

The Sandwich consists of, Smoked Ham (beef), with Portobello Mushroom, and Cheese (I forgot but I think it’s Emmental). With Toasted salad with vinaigrette and half-steamed whole carrot. This dish is simply brilliant. You can taste that everything is come together in your mouth and ready to tickling your taste bud as all these ingredients are about to kick their own flavours. I loved it! =D

Salut to the Chef.

Presentation : 8 Taste : 9 Price : 7.5

…. If it’s love and we decide that it’s...

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:24:51 -0500

….

If it’s love and we decide that it’s forever

No one else can do it better

If it’s love and we’re two birds of a feather

Then the rest is just whenever

And if I’m addicted to loving you

And you’re addicted to my love too

We can be them two birds of a feather that flock together

Love, Love

Got to have something to keep us together

Love, Love

That’s enough for me

…

To be able to love someone (others) is a decision, it’s your choice. It’s the greatest thing in life. It’s beautiful.

Kopitiam

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:49:23 -0500

According to Wikipedia, Kopitiam is a traditional breakfast and coffee shop. Widely known for Asians especially Singapore and Malaysia. It’s like a habit to come and have breakfast in Kopitiam. French toast, half boiled egg, hot coffee, hot tea or hot milk tea (known as Teh Tarik) are the most common food that represent Kopitiam.

They are now available in certain Big Malls in Jakarta. One of them is Kopitiam in Grand Indonesia. My boyfriend said this kopitiam has a good carrot cake. We decide to come and give it a try on a one fine afternoon, suitable for tea time =)

Here’s what we order:

1. French Toast

Presentation : 6.5 Taste : 6.5 Price : 6.5

Come to a kopitiam store, it’s a must to order French Toast. Unfortunately I didn’t really enjoy the french fries and the honey so much. I don’t think that they are all work well together in one plate. The french toast it self was okay for me though.

2. Hot/Cold Milk Tea (Teh Tarik)

Presentation : 6.5 Taste : 9 Price : 8

Here’s a must order drink =) I’ve tried so many ‘Teh Tarik’ in Jakarta, yet I found out this is the best ‘Teh Tarik’ I’ve ever tried. Not trying to exaggerate how I expressed my feeling, but this is the nearest ‘Teh Tarik’ to the one I’ve tried in Malaysia. I can felt it at the first zip and imagine that I was back in KL. Well done…

2. Carrotcake

Presentation : 6.5 Taste : 8 Price : 8

After a ‘not so good’ review upon the French Toast, this Carrotcake is good enough to be the ‘remedy’ :p. At first I wasn’t so sure about how this carrotcake taste. Again, I think they did this pretty good. It does taste different to the one in Singapore , this one taste kind a sweet (i think because of the sweet soy sauce), maybe kind a little bit too much (you can taste it after you eat half of them). But well, I found out I like it. They have scrambled egg in it and as for the ‘carrotcake’ it self, it taste like a dough made of rice flour. I love it’s texture and flavor.

There are some reviews of my Kopitiam Journey =) I’d love to try others kopitiam. For this one, I’ll be back for ‘Teh Tarik’ and Carrotcake.

Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will...

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:10:05 -0500

Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn. (Matthew 13:30 - NIV)

I see the light

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:50:44 -0500

I see the light

Super niceee… =D rubyboy: Night falls and sparkles. See...

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:45:30 -0500

Super niceee… =D

rubyboy:

Night falls and sparkles. See the line of light and dots on the right? That’s traces of an airplane passing by. I got lucky. =)