Chloe had been asking to bake with her grammie for a long time – finally – we managed to get Grammie and Chloe together for a baking session last Sunday.  See .. Chloe was all up for it… while Grammie prepares the things.. she tries and help as much as she can.

All eager and ready .. but also sporting enough to let mummy take pictures.

Ok..!! so the flour goes in first..! grammie is giving her all the hands on she wants.

So into the bowl  we go.

So the coco .. and sugar.. and something else.. i think miracle whip.

So some stirring.. and trying not to stir everything outta the bowl.

Heheheh!! she didn’t dirty herself.. it was bad mummy .. who got some chocolate powder onto her face.. muahahah!!! she didn’t like it.. at first.. till her daddy said .. that’s what baking is all about.

All ready to go into the oven..  and she was helping out too.

40 mins later.. the cake was baked – but it’s not done yet.. it still has to cool – so what do you think chloe’s cake turned out to be..?? was it chocolate frosting..??  was it..?? vanilla..?? or green frosting..???   check back later eh.

It’s that time of the year again and of course, Grampie need to make some special pumpkin for Chloe and I.  A pumpkin with our names on it.  This wasn’t craved after the pumpkin is big, this was craved in .. before it become big.  Pretty special eh.

And this is mine.. !! whoo hoo..!!!  i feel so special  – this sits outside our house to welcome the Halloween at the end of the month.

We used to love eating at the Rodd Colony before Chloe was born.. in fact.. i think we eat there every week.  So since it was Sunday yesterday.. and i didn’t wanna cook.. i thought we would revisit .. the Rodd Colony Restaurant.. this time with Chloe.  But don’t get me wrong.. we had gone back .. after Chloe was born.. but one time.. they took so long to come serve us.. and another time..  we didn’t see anything special we wanted to eat.  Plus one don’t need to get a new tuxedo to eat there.. even though it is a hotel.

So we ordered our food.. and had a hard time deciding.. but they also do have a kid’s menu.

So here.. father and daughter.. taking the “must have” picture for eating out.

The buns came first.. after liek 10 minutes.. but i was dying for a coffee… but when the coffee did come.. it was a weak coffee. The buns were alright.. but nothing spectacular.

I ordered the day special.. it was a chicken burger.  The chicken stips weren’t bad.. but as you can see.. it’s a glorified chicken burger from Macdonalds – but a lot more expensive.. muahahaha!!!  I couldn’t finished the bun.. and only add one side of it.  But it’s was definitely less greasier than Jungle Jims – that’s for sure.

The brat had fish and chips.. but never touched the fish .. at all..!! i took a small bite.. and realized it was because it was not fresh.

The “ang moh” .. had a corn chowder.. that he thought he remembered it was good.. but alas.. the bowl of soup .. $5.00 no sides..  and not very nice.  Full of potatoes no corn wor.. muahahhaha!!!

The side of onion rings at $4.95 .. and we didn’t even finished it.. because it was way too oily.

The Colony is right across the ferry terminal.. and it’s one of the best location for tourists.. but food is really a lot to be desired.  We paid like $28 + tax for the meal.. and i doubt we would go back anytime soon.

The outdoor patio is not open now..  but during the summer.. you can see a few ppl if the weather was good.  But as you know.. we rarely  have very good weather.. here.

The Colony looks really cozy.. but it had a musky smell to the dining room.. i think the hotel is quite old.

Guess what i had for dessert today..??  yes..! mooncake..!!!  why such a small piece..  ??? firstly i diabetic mah.. so can only eat very little.. and secondly ..  Mr Zhu who gave them to me.. didn’t have a lot himself.  But he had gotten his sister who lives in Toronto to send some more.. so he would give me more.  You all know how generous Mr Zhu is right..?? so i’m sure i will be getting more.  So donch you all waste money to send me some.  Lina – Chloe’s Kai Mah already offered to send me some.. but i had said no.. because i know.. Mr Zhu would be getting me some.. and some blogging friends from this part would be too.  So how was the mooncake..?? yummy..!!! even chloe had 2 bites outta it.  I never used to like mooncake.. because i deemed them as unhealthy.. too sweet.. and too fattening.. but when you migrate to “ang moh” land.. and can’t have it.. or can’t have the varieties you can get at home.. well, you take whatever comes to you .. 

So what you think .. ?? healthy dinner or not..?? My dinner consisted of leftovers from this morning .. and the day before.  The “woodear” were from the steamed herbal chicken.. and the broccoli was from lunch.. when we had plain noodles with broccoli and beef on the side… and chicken were from the quarter chicken we had bought yesterday too.   But the dietitian said.. i had to eat .. very little starch .. and lots of vegies.. and very little meat – but i love meals like that.. because they are things i love.. and i think i can eat these everyday too.  What about you..??

Like many of you already know..  the lunch or meal part for me here in Canada.. or rather in this town can be quite challenging.  If i do not cook my own lunch or order food from Mr Zhu’s chinese restaurant across the road from us – i have to really think hard what i want to eat.  Many a times, I would end up eating something outta convenience.. and you know what happens when one does that eh..??  UNHEALTHY is the word.

I haven’t had cheese croissant for a long time.. because they didn’t have it huge enough to make sandwiches for the longest time.  So when i saw them today .. i just had to have to have it.  One thing that didn’t make it perfect was .. they cannot toast the croissant now.. because it catches on fire.. muahhahahaha!!!  but it’s true.. when we do it at home.. on our toaster.. we have to watch it.. else it catches on fire too.   The sandwich cost about $4.25+ tax . i think.. donch quote me…. because i usually give $10 .. and never count the change.  It was alright..  but mayo .. can lighten up a bit eh.

Remember Julie from Hawaii..?? the one who was looking for Chinese songs .. for her upcoming wedding in October ..??  wow..! talking about October.. it’s already October now.  Being so busy with her wedding prep .. and her life.. Julie took time to send presents for Chloe.  A few days ago, we received a huge box from Hawaii.  Thank you so much .. Julie..!!  Chloe was really pleased with her present from you .. since her babysitter was sick.. from Tuesday.. so your present really lifted her spirits up.

So i’m sure you all wanna know what’s in the huge box right..??   Can you guess..??  Like i said before.. this blog is not only about food.. it’s about friendship.  And I for 1 is ever so grateful for kind folks like Julie.

Look at the huge puppy that Julie sent..!!  Chloe was so thrilled.. and she said..  “it’s so soft..!!” .. yes very soft indeed..!  Thank you so much, Julie.. !! you are too kind.. and so thoughtful.  Once again, I wish you a happy and blissful marriage and an awesome and memorable wedding.  I bet you will be a more  beautiful bride than Fann Wong.

As you all know  – Chloe is attending a new school this year and i’m pleased to report that she is enjoying school tremendously as compared to last year *touch wood*.  And like any parents, we want to support the school that our child is in.. and it is that time of the year again .. where we as parents .. can take this opportunity to help raise funds for the school.

For every set of Glass Angel Gift Sets that a student sells, the school will receive $4.42.  This is an excellent opportunity to help raise money tht will help to support special events and programs at the school throughout the year.   The Glass Angel Gift Sets are at $10 a piece .. and it would be a great Christmas gift for a friend.   I only have a week to collate the donation for the school, so i’m asking for those who would love to help Chloe in her mission to raise fund for her school to donate generously.  Here, I thank you in advance – and I will make arrangement with you .. to have them mail out to you.  Thank you very much for your generosity.

PS :  Please leave a comment for special instruction on how to donate.  We don’t want paypal to take a percentage of the donation.  Thanks !

PPS:  Do not feel obligated to help with the fundraising – please do not feel you need to order just because.

Chloe thank everyone for the support ! God Bless You All!

Last day to support chloe with her fundraiser for school!!  please support generously! This year we didn’t get to go around the shops where our business is .. because Katelynn is sick  this week.  *sigh* .. so I have to man the store.. so cannot be walking around.

Auntie Macy – 5 orders (donation)
Auntie Barb – 1 order (donation)
Kai Mah Lina – 2 orders (donation)
Julie Jie Jie  – 1 order
Auntie HN – 1 order
grammie – 1 order
Auntie Florence – 2 orders
Auntie Phoebe – 2 orders
Delbert – 1 order
Auntie Alice – 2 orders (donation)
Godma Lynn – 2 orders
Auntie Kammy – 1 order
Auntie Katie – 2 orders (donation)
Brian Lewis – 1 order
Sherry Surette – 4 orders
Grampie  – 1 order
Uncle Richard – 1 order
Paul Fitzgerald – 2 orders

Thank you so much for your donation – for thos e in canada.. please note that a receipt can be sent to you for tax purposes for your donation.  Once again, thank you very much – Chloe will be personally sending you all a thank you card.