A few weeks ago – we had baked spaghetti supreme from Pizza Delight – this time – we wanted spaghetti too but with the italian meatball instead with extra mushrooms – because the brat didn’t wanna eat cheese.  They didn’t charge us any extras for the extra mushrooms and it was such an good meal – Chloe and I ate and still had some leftovers for the next day.

We paid like $8 for the take out meal – and it was really good – the sauce was rich and most importantly even chloe loved it.  Don’t be deceived by the small looking container because they were packed so full – it was like me eating for $3.50 and Chloe $2.00 portions with another $2.50 leftover for the next day.  As usual the service was quick and we were outta the restaurant within 15mins.

We love the deli staff at the deli counter of Sobeys – why? because they are really, really nice to us.  Not only do they give us our chicken in plastic containers like we requested – they always say ” you have a nice day now!”  irregardless – if they were busy with another customer or doing something else like cleaning or cooking – they always acknowledge us when we are there.

A few weeks ago – we had bought a chicken that was very dry and the brat just wouldn’t eat it – i really donch blame her – because it was dryer than my grandmother’s skin – hahahha!!  bless her soul !  anyhow – we went back the next day and bought another one and had told the one of the ladies there what happened – she offered a free chicken to us!!  actually, i told her not because i wanted a free chicken but to make conversation and really just wanted to know – how did that quarter chicken get so dried up – for usually they are nice and juicy (we eat them immediately).

Anyhow – we are grateful -therefore – because of these lovely ladies and guys there except one – we only shop at Sobeys deli counter – and never at the competitions. It’s nice to be taken care of and to be acknowledge – and yes – because of these lovely people we shop like 95% at Sobeys – they always know how to make us feel special.

I was kinda curious as to how a cheddar cheese bagel would taste – so last month when i didn’t have time for breakfast from waking up late – i decided to order this instead of my regular – cinnamon raisin bagel with light cream cheese.  Verdict – it was pretty rich and it has a rich taste of cheese – that’s for sure – in fact i find that the cheddar cheese bagel was a lot more filling than my regular one.  And the girls at Tim’s told me that if i were to order a BLT with this bagel – it would be the same price at $3.39.

So here you have it – light cream cheese on Cheddar Cheese bagel and for someone who is not into cheese – i have to say i do like it.  So if you are in Canada – do try it – and don’t forget to tip the gals on the counter – you can tip them you know – if you appreciate the coffee they make for you everyday.

When one eats a chicken BLT salad from Wendy’s – is it still consider as fast food?  hehe!   well, i was feeling kinda hungry after a small lunch one day – so i had asked PB to go get me something somewhat healthy – so he went to get me some salad.   But on Wendy’s website it said they had the Apple Pecan Chicken Salad but when PB arrived at the drive- thru’ they said nope – they didn’t do it but Macdonald’s does *roll eyes*.   I won’t be very happy if i was the owner of Wendy’s hahhaha!!!  it’s like us telling people to go to Staples to get computers or computer repairs.

The chicken BLT salad was huge and yummy! i was craving for greens like a cow – hahahha!  i think i ate the vegies first before finishing the chicken.  But the chicken was hot and tender – really yummy and i felt really good eating so much greens.

The cherry tomatoes were heaven !!  a customer who was in that day asked me – where’s your dressing?  did they forget to give you some?  Nah – i don’t take dressings in my salad – how to keep healthy leh – when you dump in like a bowl of dressing into your salad?  10 yrs ago an employee of ours who was on diet had the same salad – and guess what? she had 2 bowls of thousand island dressing – in her salad – i had told her – she might as well have a steak – that wouldn’t be that harmful for the body – as that much dressing.  LOL!  but she insisted that she was trying – so i didn’t say anymore.  Salads are awesome – good for the skin – good for digestion – and good for keeping healthy – but if you eat them with that much salad dressing – then it just defeats the purpose eh.  But I’m no expert – so donch listen to me now – do what pleases your body and your taste buds.

i saw these at the local grocery store in town and the first thing that came to my mind was …?????

yes ! cafe world’s sliders! !!! hehehe!!  addict much ??  PB asked me… hahhhha!! yes! yes! i’ve been playing  Cafe World of late and donch seems to be moving upwards very much.   But if you have been playing cafe world – you will understand how amused i was to have seen the above mini – burgers.

Nah ! i didn’t buy any.  What would i do with them?  unless i have a BBQ party for kids – this would work good – mini burgers – or sliders as they are called.

I have been having a craving for croissant of late and don’t want my regular rye bread nor the walnut and raisin that I have for breakfast.  So when we were out shopping  for a  Panerai with my best friend one day – and saw these incredibly looking delicious croissant – i just had to try/buy them.

Sorry that my mind was more on food than the Panerai – afterall, the croissant is much cheaper – hahhaha! but you see my g/f is crazy about the Panerai and she even have a club for it – I kid you not!   Anyhow, PB sharpen a knife for me just so i can split the croissant nicely and it was awesome – i toasted the croissant and slapped on some chicken salad and tomatoes on it and i had an awesome and filling breakfast.   Some said that eating croissant often isn’t good but it sure tasted good to me.. hahahaha!!  how many of you like croissants?  the other day – they didn’t have the cheese ones no more..   but had the whole wheat type.  So I went over to the bakery and asked them..  “excuse me, do you have the croissants that would make me fat and give me lots of cholesterol ? hhahaha!!”  In which the baker just laughed and replied – “no – sorry – you have to stay healthy for now” hahahahh!!!   I love people with a good sense of humor – don’t you?   Life is too short – be happy!

We don’t usually eat Mcdonalds for breakfast – not because it isn’t tasty but I’ve eaten so much of it when i first came to Canada – kinda “jialat” (tired) – if you know what i mean.  But every now and then I would – want it outta the convenience because most likely i need to cook two meals that morning.  One for the lunch for Chloe and then make soup as well for dinner.

Many moons ago, i would always order the big breakfast – but after coming to Canada – i usually order the sausage Mcmuffin without the eggs and a hasbrown.  But once in a while i like to change taste and order something else unlike PB – he likes eating only hot cakes all the time – so boring hor.

So a few weeks ago, when we didn’t get to do much shopping the last week, i decided i want Mcdonald’s so that we didn’t have to go to Sobeys and get breakfast stuff instead.  I had hotcakes and sausage – no hasbrown this time – coz’ i won’t be able to finish it.  I asked PB what he wanted and he said “nothing” .. and then when we got home – he wanted to share my breakfast..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   can die or not..????  not that i won’t share it – mind you .. but had he told me.. he wanted to share – i would have gotten a hash brown too … MENNNN!!!  so in the end i didn’t eat enough – afterall – i had planned to have 2 pieces of hotcakes and the sausage but instead i only gotten 1 hotcake and a sausage for breakfast.  Really !! mennn!!!  is your man this way too..??  or is it just mine..????  almost like got gold in his mouth!!! MANNNN!!!

Guess where I had lunch a few weeks ago – yes, yes..! i’m back logged .. and you know the reason why.  Busy business and lots of work online.  But anyhow – I took pictures to show you what a lovely meal i had.  This was take out – and it only took 15mins for us to pick up our food – super fast and super efficient – the staff were .  They were ready – even before PB came back from picking up some   best prenatal multivitamin for his buddy’s wife.  Why?  our store near the pharmacy mah!

Remember the last time – we went for a sit down on a Sunday – and they didn’t have Tabasco sauce – therefore i didn’t order Spaghetti ?  yes – i’m horrid in that sense – need the burning sensation.  But yes I ordered a Spaghetti Supreme.  What is a Spaghetti supreme..??  It’s oven-baked spaghetti with meat sauce, mushrooms, Italian meatballs and our signature cheese blend.  Yummy or not..??

I ordered a side salad – a Caesar to go with my meal of course and it’s sinful – but absolutely hit the spot.   The side salad was only $2.99 and they did come with a piece of garlic bread – but i prefer the ones from Jessy’s – rich !   The meal cost less than 15 bucks and chloe and I had the ghettis and there were leftovers for another meal – so definitely value for money – huge portion of food and really quick too.

Yums!!

I haven’t eaten KFC’s chicken bowl for a long time now – but once in a while – I would indulge and eat them – it’s a lot of food for the price we are paying – I think $3 something if i am not wrong.  I don’t know if you have this in Asia – but the chicken bowl comes with mashed potatoes at the bottom – kernel corn – lots of cheese and a bowl of gravy on the side – just the way i liked it.

I’ve always liked the KFC here – unlike the ones back home – they are very generous here – and gives you all sorts of condiments that you need.  And i’ve always had good service at the KFC here –  and we do have buckets of chicken with PB’s family during special occasions and the next one coming up will be Father’s Day – so you can expect us have some greasy chicken soon. When did you last have KFC?

We don’t have a Dunkin Donuts, we don’t have a Krispy Kreme nor do we have a famous donuts from LA or J. Co Donuts from Kuala Lumpur or Big Apple Donuts or The Famous Berry Donut Van in Sydney or a Paris Baguette in Korea or Donut Cafe in Shinbuya BUTTTTTT!!!  we do have a Tim Hortons!!!!! woohoo!!!

And they are mighty cheap if you buy them by the dozen – plenty to choose from – i usually let them pick whatever they want to give me – because i never eat them – not that they are not good – but because i’m diabetic – but they are sure good gifts for the doctor’s office – or the outlaws – or when you go visiting a friend for coffee in the afternoon.  A dozen of donuts are like $6.00 – so cheap, cheap right but remember if you buy one at a time they are like $.84 cents or there about.   Tim Hortons are very popular with the Canadians but not so much for the States – how I know?? I’ve been to the States many times.. and if you compare the choices they  have in the states.. you would know why.

Yes! i’m still on the food we ate on our trip up to the city – Yes! we eat a lot hahahha!   and we always try and hit the Arby’s on our way back from the city – so after I bought some prenatal vitamin that a customer had asked me to get for her – we stopped by just there – afterall it was on the way back – the highway was wrong the corner.

They have a huge carpark at Arby’s – so you can always find a place to park.

Arby’s still had that special deal where you can order 6 things and only pay like $5 – so we ordered a roast beef and a ham sandwich with french fries and onion rings.

It was pretty good value for small eaters like us – the fries was of a good portion but not so much for the onion rings – but that’s alright lah – afterall, only $5  – what else do you want right – hahahah!

Chloe ate the french fries of course – and some ham from the ham sandwich but not the bun.  And I – I had sushi – hahahah!! that i had bought from Halifax Shopping Center Food Court – not the same as the previous one we went to for Sukiyaki.

And a mandatory daddy and daughter’s pose.  You know sometimes – i regret putting up personal pictures of PB & Chloe – why?  because when I write about food – it’s about enjoying the food and to introduce the different food I’ve tried and cooked.  But some people can be so ignorant and shallow – in this small town  (luckily for us – there are only a few – very few) – I almost feel bad for them – for behaving the way they did (like my dead grandmother would say – like an  uneducated loafer).   I write because I enjoy food – I write because I’m entitled to my opinion – if you don’t like what i write – too bad for you  -  see that “X” at the corner of this page – yes! that one – learn how to use it.  By the way – I have very low bullshit tolerance.

Yes! yes!  I’m so backlogged – but i did tell you – i was up to my eyeball with work right – not only was the store busy – my online work was steady.  And for Mother’s Day this year – PB made me some French toast with cinnamom and syrup – without me asking him to – he just did it.  So sweeeettt right..??

And some turkey bacon of course – i haven’t eaten the regular bacon for years now – it’s easier on the health i think.   I had a late breakfast and an early dinner – and we had dinner at PB’s parents – but that’s for another day and another story eh.  So what did you have for breakfast on Mother’s day?

Mysteries Of Love

I’ve always wanted to have the All Day Breakfast at Jungle Jim’s – so 2 weeks ago – even though it was lunch time – i decided to try their all day breakfast of the Ham and Cheese Omelet.  But i was torn in between the french toast and the omelet but chose the omelet instead for fear that the french toast may have too much sugar for my diabetic me. The omelet turned out pretty good – and i wasn’t expecting potatoes with it – so it was indeed very filling.

PB and Chloe had their fish and chips from their lunch special and a side order of Onion Rings  – as you can see lots of food as usual and only at $5.95 – cant beat that eh.

The coffee came free with the breakfast and this trip the coffee was pretty good – i finished my coffee – in fact I was tempted to have another half a cup but didn’t.  I had asked PB if he remembered how much the omelet was – he said he didn’t remember – but he rarely looked at the prices at Jungle Jim’s because the prices are very reasonable.

We like Jungle Jim’s too because it’s Chloe’s favorite as it is kid friendly. They  have special juice cups for them – and they have a treasure chest for them to pick a prize after they’ve finished eating their food.  As you all know – chloe loves drawing  and Jungle Jim’s has papers and crayons for her to color.

The staff are friendly – they have Tabasco sauce there !!  woohoo!!  and the owner of the establishment is really nice and friendly.

And they let us snap away happily – and this mandatory photo of father and daughter – for keepsake.

And i tried to take a good picture with the lil’ brat – but she just wanna cover up my face i guess – probably thinks mama is obese -  kekekekek!! so doing me a favor eh.

2 weeks ago – on a Sunday – we decided to go to Pizza Delight for Sunday brunch but of course we missed the lunch buffet (which we didn’t know there was one) hahah!  but nevertheless, we did have a late lunch there at 2.15pm.  There weren’t anyone around anymore and that’s usually the case when you eat a late lunch when you wake up late but it’s family day – so it was awesome to have the restaurant to yourself.

We didn’t have to wait to be seated so, we took the window seat – and was offered the bread counter after our order were taken.  Several kinds of bread to choose from and many spreads too.  I had the foccacia bread and some garlic spread.  PB had a piece of toast and the brat didn’t wanna have anything to do with the bread of course.   This bread counter reminded me of Pete’s Place at the Hyatt Regency back home – those from home will know what i mean.. and i’m sure they are still around at the basement of Hyatt.

Generous spreads – as you can see here and you pretty much can fill yourself up with bread alone.

I didn’t eat a lot of the bread because i wanted to save my tummy for my food – i had intended to even have dessert – pretty ambitious of me eh.  Those who knows me – knows what where i am coming from. hahah!!

Apple Juice  - for Chloe – pretty cute eh the bottle.

Our food took a little longer to come than expected but it was good we had some bread – the staff were apologetic about the late food but it was alright – we were having a lazy Sunday afterall.   This is what i had for lunch – it was hugeee!!  this item was new – and even though i had wanted spaghetti and meatball initially – but this dish was pretty good too  - it was  Spinach and Cheese Cannelloni.   They didn’t have Tabasco sauce – so i couldn’t eat my meatball and spaghetti – bummer ! next time I have to remember to get some – or buy a bottle and leave it at the restaurant.

I ordered a side ceasar salad – because they really make good ceasar salad  - like another restaurant i know.

PB ordered a pizza with bacon, pepperoni and cheese – he said this was one of the best pizza he have had.

Chloe had the chicken nuggets and fries and even she said the nuggets were great.  She didn’t finished them of course – only had 2 nuggets as per usual.   It was a lot of food – we managed to eat half of everything – and doggie back the rest of them home for the next day.

Food was like $45 – tips included and the wait staff came often to check if we were doing alright.  I would definitely try their buffet – which is an everyday affair for lunch and the spread looked pretty good too – at $9.99 – all you can eat.   Pizza Delight at Starrs Road is a cozy restaurant – and opens everyday for lunch and dinner – it’s more geared towards an adult dining experience more than kid’s dining.  One can even bring your out of town guests there for a sit – down and feel good about it – but don’t forget to bring your Tabasco sauce – because no matter what i said – the wait staff insisted that they won’t have Tabasco - hahaha!!

We haven’t eaten KFC for a long time – so 2 weeks ago – we decided to eat something different – since we really didn’t know what to eat anymore.  You know lah – not much eateries around in this small town – and it was a Saturday then – so we didn’t wanna bother the Zhus because Saturdays are usually the busiest day.  PB and I decided to go “pak tor” and drive to KFC to get our food together – rare on a working day -but since Chloe was at her grammie’s “pak tor” a bit lah!

I’ve always liked the ppl working at KFC even the drive thru’ because they are always nice and always gives you the right utensils and never forget your sauces.  We ordered a value meal for PB which consisted of all the above – chicken, fries, a burger and a drink – oh not forgetting the apple pie as well.

And I had ordered a snacker – so that I can also have some nachos.

I haven’t had nachos from KFC for a long time – so it was different but definitely a lot of food here as you can see – and i didn’t even get to finish them.  The apple pie we left for dessert for the next day – which didn’t get eaten till a few days later – hahha!!  Sugar alert mah!  Anyhow.. our meal came up to about $13.95 or something like that – but yes – it was a pretty good meal.  Will i eat KFC soon .. not that soon lah! high cholesterol mah!   Plus old fart like yours truly cannot eat so much oily food – else the doctor is gonna say i’m obese again .. hahah!!  Yes.. ! i kid you not!  but no matter what the doctor said – i say we still eat a bit every now and then.

Most “ang mohs” that I’ve come across – always knows how to cook.  Unlike my brothers or some of my school friends who never left home during the time when i went to college – but stayed home where mom can be closed – they are usually the spoiled ones (during my time).  But isn’t it pleasing to a woman’s eye, when you see a man cook?  regardless whether he is chinese, ang mohs or of other ethnic group?   The french – well – all that i’ve come across – loves food and loves cooking – so they go without saying were my favorites.

The above pork chop wasn’t cooked for me or by me  – PB’s brother was cooking it one day while we were out visiting.  Meticulously, he would cooked and eat his food without a word – when he is hungry – well most time i think PB’s mother cooked lah.  But it’s nice to know that he will survived with or without his mother around – moreso, in this generation – i have to make sure Chloe knows how to do the same too – because when she goes away for college – she needs to be able to take care of herself.  What do you think?  will you be teaching your kids – to cook – so that they won’t be spoiled?

New cafe in town  located not too far from our store – was recently reopened – they were formerly the home of  another eating place  who had moved to another location not too far away from its original place.  Anyhow – after having eaten so much wanton soup – and laksa compliments of Jen from Passion4food – I decided to try out the new business – afterall, we have to support our downtown businessmen right..??   This new cafe serves Lebanese food – the Friday’s special was Garlic Chicken & Potatoes.  Don’t be deceived by the plain looking box and uncolorful meal – the food was pretty good.  The today’s special goes for $7.95 + tax and the portion was big enough for 2 person if it was a wee bit more.  But nevertheless, good value for what we paid.

PB had the chicken and I ordered a beef pita – just because I didn’t wanna have the same kinda food.  The beef wasn’t wrapped into the pocket but laid on top of the pita and wrapped together.  Although the food was pretty good – the beef was a bit tough for my liking .. and as expected it all fell apart before i got to the rest of it.   A small pita was at $5.95 + tax – very good value for money because of the size of the pita.  I didn’t finished it of course and only ate half of the whole pita and the ingredients of the second half.

This cafe  is cozily decorated – I didn’t take any pictures because I left the camera since we closed the store to get lunch as it was raining. The inside was very nice indeed and definitely got potential – but the outside building didn’t compliment the inside – I had joked that they should get the landlord to paint the outside only to learn that the landlord’s wife was the one serving us – hahahha!!  but no i didn’t mean it in any disrespect.   Would I go back and try more food ..?? for sure.. !  I hope they continue to bring other dishes for their specials and maybe a wi-fi in the cafe would definitely encourage tourists and passerby to drop in.   A good coffee machine is definitely a plus too.

We rarely eat at our local McDonald’s because they really, really sux!  big time!   but since we were getting some free insurance quotes – we decided to head there first.  But the food is not only mediocre – they get your order wrong – don’t give you the proper condiments to go with your food  – charge you wrong and on top of it – no indoor or outdoor playground for the kids.  While other McDonald’s in the city would have renovated at least a few times since I’ve been in Canada – this one refuses to upgrade to a better environment.  But i can’t blame them – why spend more money when the ppl still come and eat and have their kid’s party there.

But we went anyways – because it was PB’s attempt to try and make my Sunday a good one – coz’ i complain A LOT!  that my Sundays are not fruitful.  And of course – they did all the above – as mentioned – Chloe entertained herself with the very little they had there – we ended up half full after spending like almost $9 on a pancake (no butter given) – 2 hashbrowns (that were not ready) – a sausage Mcmuffin (but turned out to be with eggs when we specifically told them no eggs please) and a large coffee because that was the deal they said (but i ended up paying more by $0.50)

While we were there – an employee was mopping the floor and i can understand why she did it at that time – since that was in between breakfast and lunch.  But boy! i wouldn’t want any old folks to be walking in or out because the floor was so wet – you could probably kill yourself if you slip on it.

We brought Chloe’s own milk as you can see – she finished like half a pancake and a bite of the hashbrown and that was it.  So pretty much a big waste.  No i don’t like going to Mcdonald’s in this town.

I took pictures of the baked Alfredo Chicken Bites and thought I should show you how they looked like after they are baked for 20 mins.  I usually leave them in the oven for another 5 mins .. but i turn off the oven – to let it cool down.  Like i said in my previous post – the bites are pretty good and can be eaten as a snack – good for an appetizer  or finger food if you are having a party.

We were at M & Ms buying my pineapple chicken in a stick ( my version of satay in Canada)  and PB was also looking around and found these chicken Alfredo Bites.  It was on sale as you can see – so he bought it because I always want something different and looking out for foods that burn fat .  Being diabetic and all makes it harder to find the right food and since you all know that PB and Chloe are fussy eaters – one can only crossed one’s fingers and hope at least one would like it.

So how did it turned out ? pretty good  – in fact PB liked it – and would eat it again but you see – we found out later that they were on discount because they were phasing out this product ! what a bummer eh..!  it’s pretty easy to cook it – 400degree and 22 mins in the oven and eat it when it’s fresh outta the oven – don’t try to microwave it later – they tasted alright but not as good as when they were freshly outta the oven.