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Kong Hei Fatt Choy

HoWeiSek — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:27 +0000

Kong Hei Fatt Choy !!! Everyone Fatt, Fatt big big this year!! lots of “kum” coming into your home and businesses. May the dragon year bring everyone good luck, good health, good eats and good money! And the box of “kum” is for the Zhu’s who’ve always been so kind to us.

KitchenAid Cast Iron Pot

HoWeiSek — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:10:13 +0000

While other people get diamond rings or a piece of new jewellry – I wanted a KitchenAid Cast Iron Pot for my Christmas this year – that I’ve been eyeing on it for years now but since it’s on sale I quickly rushed out to get one from Canadian Tire. Trust a food blogger to ask for an cast iron pot – instead of jewelry.

Yup they had the red color ones but I wanted the purple one – coz’ I’m that special – muahahhaha!!!

So PB paid for it – and we went on our merry way – on Christmas eve!

Home Made Cookies & Fruit Baskets

HoWeiSek — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:36:27 +0000

We are truly blessed by good and true friends from around here – not only does Chloe and I get gifts all the time – we also get specially made cookies from Kim every year. I think it is a priceless gesture and wished I had the time to do the same for all my friends too – alas, being so busy with my own work and work at the store – and of course Chloe – it doesn’t leave me a lot of time. But my friends are steadfast and they understand it and never hold it against me.

And every year we received fruit baskets from friends as well – this one is from Lynette and Josh. They are so thoughtful – even when they were just getting over their illness – they came by with gifts for Chloe for her birthday and Christmas and a fruit basket for us. In everyone’s life – we have lots of friends but those who are with you throughout the good and the bad times and never jealous of your achievements – those are hard to come by. I’m glad I have friends who are never envy or jealous of our successes and celebrate them with us. Thank you for your friendship Kim and Lynette.

A gourmet fruit basket from a customer.

And another 3 more from friends of the store too.

Christmas Cookie Jar

HoWeiSek — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:03:26 +0000

I’ve always wanted a cookie jar – but never bought them – because I didn’t really think they were practical. But this year – I had to buy it because it’s one of the things I had been longing for in my kitchen. I loved my very first Christmas cookie jar and I want to be able to bake lots of cookies with Chloe and her friends when they come visit. The cookie jar was a wee bit expensive – but what the heck ! it’s Christmas! and every home must have a cookie jar right?

Christmas Parties

HoWeiSek — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:19:36 +0000

We’ve been invited to several Christmas parties this year and Chloe and PB baked some sugar cookies to bring to our hosts – we thought it would be a nice gesture since most of our friends have everything and insist that we don’t bring anything except ourselves. We had to turn down some parties because we were afraid that the weather may not permit us to travel to and fro for the parties – plus in previous years we’ve seen many accidents on the highway – even when the snow wasn’t so bad – it’s the ice on the road that causes these accidents. Of course, medical help would be there when the need arises but why court trouble when you don’t have to right – so we only attend parties right in town and the time has to be right too – because of Chloe’s food – she is a fussy eater.

PB always insist that he is a careful driver – and I always remind him that it’s not him I’m worried about on the road – it’s those that are drinking during their parties or those who’ve ate too much – and falling asleep on the road. You can never be too careful – so this Christmas season – for those who drink – don’t drive and if the weather is bad – don’t go out – because you may be a cautious driver – but the person riding down the highway – may not be – or the road conditions just may not be the best. Be safe this Christmas and always have an emergency kit with you in the car and a number to call for Medical Emergency Assistance.

Food Gifts From Toronto

HoWeiSek — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:20:27 +0000

Thanks to Jenn from Toronto – I’m having some food from home – a huge box came in for me and Chloe last week. Jenn – who blogs like I do – had been sending me lots of food and gifts – and even though she is pregnant, she is still taking care of us. Thank you so much Jenn and Chapman!

I bet you want to know what is in the huge box that arrived right? well, here is a glimpse of what is inside.

From jewelry to angpow and of course lots of food that I liked from home.

Wedding favors from her wedding earlier this year – so thoughtful right?

How cute right? Chloe had one too – that she carries with her to school everyday.

Pork floss to go with my pineapple rice.

Cute ang pows for Chinese New Year in January 2012

Lychee jello that chloe loved.

Yummy Taro Mochi!! I loved it so much!

Red bean mochi – yummy to the max.

Pickled mustard aka hum choi for my soup.

A lovely Christmas card – really thoughtful.

And laksa!! what i was waiting for ! i want to cook this for Chloe’s teachers.

Yummy spicy cuttlefish !! it was so yummy!! i finished it in 2 days. Thank you so much Jenn – i truly appreciate all your effort and thoughtfulness. God bless you and Chapman! both of you got a heart of gold! and thank you for donating to Chloe’s lobster fund!

Austrian Inn Buffet

HoWeiSek — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:42:35 +0000

So finally after being here for about 12 yrs – I get to go to Austrian Inn – I had wanted to go for a long time – but people keep telling me that they served loads of fried food only but they were wrong! they have all kind of food! See ! you must not listen to people – you’ve gotta give them a chance and try it out yourself.

We didn’t have the buffet this time – because we were pretty late for lunch a few Sundays ago. But the buffet spread was pretty awesome and I’m going to go with my girlfriends again – but this time we are going to try the buffet.

They had loads of food and I would really loved to try a bit of everything but since PB don’t eat that much – it’s best to go for lunch with my friends instead – those who really enjoys food.

I wished they had a place card on the dishes though. Some I could make out but others I don’t know what they were.

Fried shrimp and rappie pie and lots of other dishes.

Rappie pie is a favorite for the Acadian french here in Canada.

Fried chicken nuggets I think on one side.

And here comes 2 table full of desserts – heaven for some people but I can’t eat so much – darn right!

Fruit tarts and eclairs.

Log cake, dates pie, mixed fruits and more fresh fruits.

Pumpkin pie, jello, vanilla and chocolate mousse – yummy to the max.

Look at the jello on the fruits – the honey dew and cantaloupes.

More assorted cakes – I will get a sugar coma you know that right? I look forward to going back to try the buffet. Buffet I heard was about $25 – 28 + tax, a wee bit ex. but worth every penny. Now if only they had some oysters fresh – that would definitely make me go back every week.

A Simple Food

HoWeiSek — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:50:10 +0000

You can never imagine how a simple cold soba can make one so happy right? but it does. I never used to eat cold soba when I was home – in Asia – I avoided them like a plague. My excuse too much calories but now – I eat them as soon as I can find them. The simple affair with the cold soba reminds me of how we take a lot of things and people for granted – we think we have a lifetime with them – but when they are no longer available to you – you will then cherish it and be grateful for it. Then can you appreciate it – and treat such simple food – with admiration. A simple food, a simple affair – cherish your food – cherish the people around you – you don’t have to treat them with rarity only when you can have them no longer.

Happy Halloween

HoWeiSek — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:05:21 +0000

Happy Halloween to everyone from Chloe! but today Chloe has a special assignment – besides giving out cookies to her friends in school. Halloween is a big thing for some people and to one couple – this Halloween will mark a really special day for them – because both of them met at a Halloween party – so Chloe’s cousin – is asking the hand of his girlfriend tonight and Chloe has a diamond ring in one of the cookie treat bags. Chloe’s cousin was looking at diamond engagement rings from Reeds for a long time now and finally bought one that is within his budget and since Chloe is so cute and adorable – his girlfriend is not going suspect anything when Chloe gives her a treat bag tonight. Pretty cool if you asked me – so tonight – we are all going to gather at the cousin’s house where the Halloween party will be – and his girlfirend won’t suspect a thing – hahhaa!! i’m so excited! Happy Halloween everyone!

Vegetarian Pot

HoWeiSek — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:45:36 +0000

I love home cooked meals – and even more so after I moved to Canada permanently. I strive to cook for Chloe – and it has to be fresh – because I don’t like for her to eat overnight stuff in case she has wind in her tummy. Last week – I got some tau pok from Halifax – Gary - a customer was up in Halifax and picked them up for me – so I cooked them immediately with some Japanese mushrooms – given as gift to us – from a blogging friend with oyster sauce.

I added some hard boil eggs and brought them to work for lunch – what a great meal! I’m not a very good cook – but I’ll have to say – that this food were as close as home can get for now.