The Making of 'Sweat with the Paddy' in Sekinchan's Paddy Fields

A Saturday at the paddy field

It was indeed our 1st visit to the paddy fields in Sekinchan. We were there for a photo shooting session, and it was a very exciting event. The weather was hot though...

The models (The stylish babes Ellie, Van & myself), practicing 'jump' for the shooting.

The photographers Kenny and Valen.

The lovely couple Ysmm *blush*

Mike and Elaine.
1/2 of the fields is harvested and the other 1/2 is not ;)

Practicing Catwalk at the paddy field.

The hot babes and their 'nests' (LOL).

The scene of how it is made. Our photographer crew was quite big! ;)

Stay tuned for more...

My 1st Marbel Cake Made

I baked my very 1st marble cake at last! Thanks to dar for his sharing his ideas in making the 'marble' in the cake! Wink >_^ Baking a marble is easy, it is just like adding the 'marble thingy' in the normal butter cake :p


Ingredients:
1. Self-raising flour (200g)
2. 4 eggs



The self-raising flour has to be shifted.

3. Baking paper is also a must-have to ease the after-baked cleaning work (I admit I am lazy)


4. Cocoa powder (1-2 table spoons will do), to be mixed with the batter later (batter: 100-150g).
5. Butter (220g)
6. Caster Sugar (200g)

Alright, I am about to start!
Beat the butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
Add in eggs, one at a time, and beat em'!

Then, add in shifted self-raising flour and beat till light & fluffy. (Argh, my hands were so numb after beating em' for quite a while. See, the batter is simply so smooth~ It is ready to be spread in the container.

Next, add in the cocoa batter and mix em' with the batter. This is where dar's way in making a marble cake come into the picture. He suggested to used knife (in this case I am using a chopstick) to mix the cocoa batter with the 'non-cocoa batter' ;)

Okay done! Bake it for 40 minutes (180◦C). Oven pre-heat at the same temperature is required before baking the cake.

Waiting... Waiting... and waiting...

Ding! My freshly baked marble cake!

Dar is ready to try em'!

I think it tasted simply delicious! Though dar it could have tasted better, softer and more tender if the batter was stirred & mixed by him, cos he is more powerful than I am -_-"

Nikon D60- Our very 1st DSLR

After a lengthy research, extensive comparison, thorough consideration and open heart discussion with another half, brought this baby home today...

Nikon D60 with standard 18-55mm kit lens. I'm RM1950 poorer and yes, i'm gonna eat grass for the rest of the month... :(

Checklist - Our long waited trip to Perhentian

Checked √ 1. Snorkeling Mask and Goggles
Checked √ 2. Swimming trunk, colourful and flowery beachwear and sandals/slippers :D
Checked √ 3. Toiletries
Checked √ 5. Red Pillow
Checked √ 6. Honnie the puppy
Checked √ 7. Junk food and mineral water



and most IMPORTANTLY

Checked √ 8. Our newly bought Underwater Camera :D

Perhentian Island - the sunshine beach and snorkeling/diving paradise, we're coming!

Cycling at Taman Botani, Putrajaya

On one fine day, Mike, Elaine, MM and myself went cycling at the Putrajaya Taman Botani (Botanical Garden). It was one of the best outdoor activities we have ever had in KL.



We arrived Taman Botani at around 9am...



Taman Botani captures in full colour the diversity of tropical flowering species. It's indeed a good place to rest and relax. It's a hassle-free place whereby you can really forget the city's hassles, have some exercise, enjoy the fantastic scenery and recharge yourselves.



Bicycles can be rented from the information center. We rented 2 mountain bikes and one 'so-called double-bike'.



It was really amazing seeing all those beautiful trees, flowers and green shrubs thriving on a hill overlooking a serene lake.



Admission Fee: FOC



Bicycle Rental: Mountain Bike: RM 4/ Bike



Bicycle Rental: Double Bike: RM 7/Bike



It was an amazing experience cycling at the lake side. We really enjoyed the fantastic scenery as well as the morning breeze...



Look! There are two duckies swimming in the lake!



Guess the duckies are a couple... The one swimming in front must be the hubby and the one behind must be his wife...


This is me and MM. Say Cheese :D



After cycling for about 2 hours, we stopped at a pondok made of attap leaves next to the lake and had a rest. We left the park at around 12noon.


For those who are interested in visiting Taman Botani, it is open to the public 9.00 am - 7.00pm daily. Do invite us along too!

My Best Football Moment

Those who know me should know that I'm a die hard fan of Arsenal FC. When I first knew MM, I was surprised to know that she is also a fan of the gunners too! She started watching football since years ago, that was when Eric Cantona played for MU!


I still remember there was a day where both of us took a day leave to watch UEFA Champions League Final back in year 2005. It was Arsenal vs. Barcelona. It was one of the most memorable football moments ever, Arsenal lose in the game though.



Well, basically to me, the best football moment is actually not about watching your favourite football team playing or winning the games, but it is about watching them playing with the one that you love, esp. when he/she is a kaki bola and supports the same team that you do. I'm blessed that I've found one, and this would always be my best football moment :)



I was actually browsing some of the famous blogs earlier... The is actually a contest to win free tickets to watch Chelsea live in Malaysia, with title "My Best Football Moment". Wonder if I can use this entry to win MM and myself the tickets for the game?