For The Past 10 Months

Just to update on activities for the pass 10 months for year of 2011.

In this couple of days, Adran will turn 18 months : 1 year 6 months. Update on Adran's milestone.

Physical Development
1. Weight : +/- 12kg
2. Height : 80 cm ++

with Noody @ KLCC

Vaccination

1. All completed except for the Booster Dose for 5-in-1 scheduled between 18 months to 24 months.

@ Alamanda Putrajaya

Skin Problem (eczema)
1. No chicken until February 2012. Only fish and beef for now.
2. Shower/Bath : Eubos Shower Oil

3. Lotion : Nature's Baby Organics which is suitable for him but hard to find. Always sold out. So, currently I have ordered from US, 3 bottles of Nature's Baby Organics plus 2 bottles of Curel Itch Defense (which not available in Malaysia - good rating and endorsed by US Eczema Association)

Nature's Baby Organics Lotion

Curel Itch Defense

Some Hari Raya Aidilfitri's photo @ Ipoh



I just joined new company, TH Properties Sdn Bhd at Bandar Enstek which located next to Kota Seriemas. Currently, I have to traveled around 30 km one way to office.

Breaking news! We're suppose to built our house next to my MIL house, but since the subdivision of land would take forever, I have decided to bought a house at Section 15 Bandar Baru Bangi and we are targeting to move out next year after renovation works completed. Maybe by May 2012. Currently, we are awaiting for the Consent to Transfer from Selangor State Government. All bank loan has been settled ahead.

Illustration done by Man for porch's renovation

Now I'm in the Furniture Hunting Mode. All furniture shop was on sales this year end. The most difficult was to find the kitchen cabinet that to my liking and within my budget, certainly not easy. However, I managed to grab a dining table set and our king bed.

Bed from Townhouse by Vivencia : We picked the middle one


Dining Table Set from Lorenzo

My wishlist:

From left : Summerville from Fella Design, Sofa by Dorma, Macy, Sofa from Macy

From Townhouse by Vivencia

Online Purchase from US

I have purchased several items for three times for last three months from US by myself. Usually, my purchase from several online blogspot website. What I realized that by purchasing by my own can save a lots of money (I know, surely can save a lots of money if you didn't splurge at all).

I'm a silence reader to Pink Stilettos, and from her blog I found that she had tried purchase online thru www.hopshopgo.com. From there, where I've start purchasing items from US.

My First Order were from Nordstrom and Macys.
Bought a pair of shoe, a purse for a friend, a RL blouse and several clothes for Adran.

Sam Edelman's flat

My Second Order were from Neiman Marcus, Macys and Nordstrom.
Bought a Cole Haan handbag @ Neiman Marcus, a RL shirt for Man, some Spanx stuffs and my Bobbi Brown foundation and eyeshadow.

Spanx stuff

My Third Order were from Macys and Ralph Lauren.
Bought clothes for Adran and my sister-in-law soon to be born baby @ Ralph Lauren, a pair of shoe for Man @ Macys, a TH blouse and a tight for me from Macys.

What you need to have in order to purchase online, just a credit card and PayPal account. The price you pay are much much more cheaper from Malaysia even after plus the shipping cost.

Ustaz Adran

Just a picture of Adran wore 'kepiah'. Actually, the 'kepiah' belongs to his cousin, Abang Eriz. Hehehe...look like Ustaz.

Macaroon @ Levain

Went to Pavilion KL last weekend with my mom, Adran and makcik. On the way back we went went to Levain and bought some pastries, buns and macaroon. There were so many people in the cafe'. People were queuing at the cashier and at the beverage desert pick-up area.

Only Blackcurrant, Cinnamon and Orange flavor that available

Actually, all three flavor is great. I will definitely come again and maybe dine in.

Swimming on Valentine's Day

Last Monday, 14th February 2011, we went for a swim at Kelab Maritim Putrajaya. There were no one else around. We have the big pool, just for us.

So, this is the pool. The water was super cool.

Adran's wearing the warmer suit.

Swimming with Man

After the swimming session. We went for lunch at the cafe' at the club. The food is quite good.

Chinese New Year : Holiday in The Kitchen

On last Chinese Ney Year long holiday, my day was fully occupied. It was supposed to be family day and mainly for relaxation.

Thursday, 3rd February 2011

After breakfast, took out ingredients for Chicken Pie from fridge. Lunch menu for that day was Chicken Pie. As usual, Mak Cik already wash the chicken and diced the bawang besar. I've got new assistant, Malia to help me since my mother-in-law insist my younger sister-in-law to help me in the kitchen, learn how to cook...not that I'm master in kitchen but just to learn the basic.

Chicken Pie filling

Partly complete

We managed to do 23 pies. 23 big pies with size of 12cm x 12cm each. The pies were gone/finished by Friday evening.

Hot from oven

In the evening, we brought Adran to Kelab Maritim, Putrajaya for a swim. The water there were super cool. Luckily, Adran had his warmer on. That day, we just let him float by himself. He loved swimming. Swimming session, once or twice a month is a must after this.


Friday, 4th February 2011

We went to Lee's in-law house for Majlis Aqiqah for his new niece in the morning and when back before Friday prayer. The door gift is very nice. A flowery Surah Yassin and chocolate. The food was good especially roasted lamb. Yummy.

In the evening, another baking session for Chocolate Walnut Cookies. I start baking from 4.00pm until 8.00pm. So tired.


I used Golden Chunk Butter, Hershey's Cooking Chocolate and Hershey's Chocolate Chips. Love the recipes.

Beating butter and sugar

Cookie dough

I prefer to use baking sheet rather than butter

By Sunday, Malia had managed to finished one tupperware by herself!



Saturday, 5th February 2011

No baking/cooking done. Just relaxed and spend time with Adran.


Sunday, 6th February 2011

Alamanda : During our grocery shopping

Cooking session for Adran's dinner.

Menu 1 : Cod with Vegetable and Cheese Sauce (4 bowls)
Menu 2 : Crab Meat with Vegetable Rice Porridge (5 bowls)

Photo Shoot!

This is the Golf Course under my department, Develoment Selangor Region at Morib. This photo was taken during last month photo shoot by 35mm.

Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Ingredient

250g butter
200g brown sugar
170g castor sugar
2 small eggs
2 tsp vanilla essence
60g cooking chocolate, melted

400g flour
1 tsp soda bicarbonate
1 tsp baking powder

250g chocolate chips
200g almond, walnut or pecan, diced


Method

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line the baking tray with baking sheet or greased with butter.

Beat butter with mixer. Add brown sugar and castor sugar to the mixture. Beat again with mixer.

Add egg to the mixture one by one. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed for each egg added. Then add vanilla essence and follow thru with melted cooking chocolate.

Sieve together flour, soda bicarbonate and baking powder. Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the mixture at a time. Beat until the mixture are well mixed.

Mix in chocolate chips and almond to the mixture.

Using a teaspoon, place the batter on a greased tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

* A must try Chocolate Cookies.

7 Months Old M.A.D.K.

Adran already 7 months old last Saturday. I'm so happy!


Just to updates on Adran's milestone.

Physical Development
1. Weight : 8.65kg as 15th January 2011
2. Length : 69 cm as 15th January 2011

Adran with Man's @ Rumah Merpati, Seri Kembangan

Vaccination
1. BCG
2. Hepatitis B up to 3rd dose
3. 5-in-1 up to 3rd dose
4. Rota virus up to 3rd dose
5. Pneumococcal fo 2nd dose

Development
1. Roll over
2. Crawl backward (reverse)
3. Trying to sit unsupported
4. Laughing
5. Eat solid 3 times daily
6. Smile when I came back home
7. Recognized faces

Adran's with Opah

Skin Problem
1. Still using Cetaphil Wash
2. Start using Cetaphil Cream for his dry skin
3. Start using Elomet Cream (with steroid) to be applied thinly when needed.

Vanilla Cupcakes

Last weekend, we went to Legend Water Chalet with my parent on Thaipusam Day and went back to Seri Kembangan on Saturday. So, on Sunday I baked my usual cupcakes recipe for my aunt and some for my officemate.

Just to share a simple vanilla cupcake recipe.

Ingredients

100g butter
100g sugar
100g flour
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp baking powder
chocolate chips (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 140 degrees Celsius. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.

Add egg to the mixture one by one. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed for each egg added. Then add vanilla essence.

Sieve together flour and baking powder. Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the mixture at a time. Beat until the mixture are well mixed.

Fill liners 1/2 to 2/3 full of batter (I prefer to fill in using piping) and add chocolate chips (optional)

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Went to Klinik Kita, in front of my office since I'm having a flu. While waiting for consultation, I just grab any available magazine without any cover and began flip thru every page. From fashion to beauty product and lastly to recipe section. There....WHITE CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE. I took out my Blackberry and snap the recipe.

So, here is the recipe!


Ingredients

1 1/2 cup milk
300ml cream
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour
125g white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup castor sugar

Method

Lightly grease 6 x 1/2 cup heatproof ramekins.

In a saucepan, combine milk, cream and vanilla. Heat over medium fire until almost boiling. Do not boil. (This procedure known as scalding).

In a bowl, beat together eggs, egg yolks, sugar and cornflour. gradually whisk in the milk mixture, then return to the saucepan.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over a low fire, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil and thickens. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes before blending in chocolate. Remove from heat.

Spoon mixture evenly into prepared ramekins, Cover with plastic wrap, making sure plastic touches the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming.

Chill in the fridge overnight, until firm.

Just before serving, remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle sugar evenly over custard. Place under a hot grill until the sugar melts and is golden brown.

I Love You...........

Love this picture. This picture was taken on the way back from Ipoh to Bangi last Monday. Adran felt asleep as soon as we start our journey back.

So, when Man stop for a break at R&R, Adran's woke up. He was smiling to me. I think he is comfortable with his new car seat. We have upgrade to this car seat from his baby carrier cum car seat since the baby carrier cannot cater for his size anymore....his length and shoulder.

Selection of car seat was made by putting him to each car seat and compared his respond to each car seat. He only like two from four of car seat that we choose and this is the cheapest. He knew how to save mummy and papa's money (Actually, another one that he choose was the most expensive...hehehehe).

Love you so much Adran! Happy 6th Months!