Best Western Food in Putrajaya

One of the good things in Putrajaya is its eateries. The nice ambience of some of the eateries make Putrajaya as one good place for hang outs and reunions. But then again, some people, especially outsiders would consider food here quite pricey.

       Today, I would like to share on my favourite sport for western food in Putrajaya. It is a small stall in Precint 11 foodcourt, Putrajaya. In fact, it is the only sport we would go to if we plan to eat here. By the look, it is very ordinary but try sample the food there, I would attest you that it is your money worth.

This is what I had earlier,

              A lamb chop.

 

     The greedy me forgot to snap the food the rest of my family members were having. How la kan?

Anyway, the girls had Spaghetti Bolognaise. It is so abundant that a plate of it could be shared by 2 or 3 girls. 

 

     So next time if you are in Putrajaya and feel like having western, head on to Precint 11 foodcourt.

        

Brainy Bunch International Educational & Islamic Education Conference

It was held earlier today at PICC. With the ticket being reduced from RM300 per couple to RM100 per person, who wouldn't miss it right? With all the renounced speakers, I actually wouldn't mind if I have to pay RM300 initially. Furthermore, its all 100% will go to charity. Jom la! Infak sikit.

     However, it was not full house as it may due to poor promotion. I happened to knew it because I am a BBIM (Brainy Bunch Islamic Montessori) parent. I don't even see it on Facebook.

     Nevertheless, it was very insightful, eye opening and enriching. All the talks were so real for parents as it were delivered by experienced parents. I just only wish that my husband could join. 

     The first speaker was Ustazah Isfadhillah, a syariah advisor to Brainy Bunch. She delivered a speech on Raising The Children With the Book of Allah. She stressed out on studying the Prophet Muhammad's sunna with regards to children. Among an interesting fact being brought up is the fact of teaching our children sexual education. And of course, it's not about making babies. It's about gender conscious, aurah, position of man in islam, permission of entering parents' bedroom and much more. 

It was somehow interesting when she said that we shall never control our children with regard to the internet and television. Instead, we are urged to guide. It was indeed an eye opening as this is what I've been doing all these while. Apart being the mother, I am also the director or rather dictator of cencorship of the house. With that, I pledge after this I shall be a dear friend to my children when it comes on the technology matters.

 

The 2nd speaker was actually the driving force of me joining this conference. Ismail Menk is

such a character that I would leave everything and listen to him. He is so bubbly. A character of a preacher which is so hard to find in Malaysia. He complimented the the earlier speech by Ustazah Isfadhillah by stressing on discipline as opposed to punishment. Punishment, according to him will let our children do the undesirable act behind our back. Disciplining on the other hand is educating. 

 

        The third speaker was none other than the Mr Chairman of Brainy Bunch himself. His talk was so beautiful as he was speaking based on his own experience raising his 3 sons. It felt so close that you actually had some self realization, some soul searching. I suddenly realized that how hard have I been with my children. My authoritarian style of motherhood is so shameful. He said that we are too busy to be a father (parent) that we have forgotten to be a friend. How true indeed. After that insightful speech, I was moved and I kindly respect him more. I had no idea that such successful man is so humble and down to earth when talking about family and children.

         The conference was wraped up by a talk by Prof Muhaya. I must say that I enjoy her talk on tv more than I enjoy it today. Maybe its due to the language. There is of course nothing wrong with her English. Its only that I feel her more if the talk is in Bahasa.

      

          So all and all, this conference is very theraupatic. Thank you Allah for this beautiful day.

Ikan Siakap Sweet & Sour

I simply love siakap. Also known as barramundi or Asian Seabass. Here, I would like to share on how to cook Sweet & Sour Siakap. Please be noted that as much as I could, I would not use preservatives or MSG in my cooking. In case you don't know, soy sauce, chili sauce and ketchup do contain MSG. So, my recipe is free of those.

As a start, these are basically all you need;

 

Plus,

(chili paste)

(tamarind)

(corn flour)

And of course, this!

( deep fried siakap )

1. First, heat oil in a wok.

2. Saute the garlic and ginger.

3. Put some chili paste. 

4. Add in the tomatoes, carrot, cucumber and pineapple.

5.  Pour the tamarind.

It shall look like this,

Some people would add some tomato ketchup or chili sauce to make it more condensed. Alternatively, I would use the corn flour. 

Bon Apetit!

Favourite Breakfast Spot in Melaka

Black Brown Blues Cafe is the place where I can go to everyday without feeling guilty. Even the uncle knows what we will having before having ourselves seated.

      It is located at Taman Perumahan Awam Bukit Beruang. Also known as Gerai Isabella, after their famous Isabella fried noodles. Despite its name, the noodles is a very simple fried noodles with some beansprout and chili paste. In bahasa, they call it mee bodoh. And don't be surpised when you order it, they uncle would say stupid mee.

      This place is usually packed around 10 although is open as early as 7:00 am. You can also see lots of chineses frequent the shop. The uncle speaks English even with the Malays when taking the order. He is also courteous. The service is also super fast. Among the reason why our chinese friends simply enjoy going there.

Apart from the fried noodles, it also sells soup noddles which is also delicious. However, my favourite will always be their hot and crunchy roti canai and the tiny nasi lemak. The roti canai is only RM0.70 okay!

          You wouldn't regret going here. That's a promise.

The Best Mee Kari in Melaka

Earlier this morning on Red.fm, Lil Kev and JJ were talking about the kind of things you would do in a rainy weather. For me, a hot cuppa coffee & a good book is simply heaven. So, when Sarra suggested that we stop by at Warung Jalan Tok Ali, I could not say no.

     

      This stall is located in Bukit Beruang, Jalan Tok Ali to be spesific. It is around the traffic light near SK Bukit Beruang.

      This stall sells lots of kuih but the signature dish is the Clayport Curry Mee. A cronic sinus person like me need not to worry as there is no seafood to be found in it. Apart from these, you could also devour on the sumptious Soup Noodles. Highly recommended for kids but do request to exclude the chill.

Price wise, it's very cheap and rest assured that service is very fast. Go ahead, have a try!

Serius Books?

Some of friends think I read serius stuff. Well, if you really read, then, you should be reading anything.  I took political science for my bachelor degree. It is hard to get away from the serius stuff  I guess.

     Today my serius stuff have arrived from Kinokuniya KL.

 

         There are The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State by Noah Feldman and The House of Wisdom How Arabic Science Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance by Jim Al-Khalil. These two are priced at RM61.50 and RM71.50 respectively.

         Living in Melaka means that the choice of books are very limited so I have to depend on online buying. MPH doesn't really have the ample selection of these kind of books. Thus, Kinokuniya will always the best to buy from. However, do expect slow delivery especially if the books you are looking for are not in store. And, kinokuniya only accept payment via credit card so, it is another demotivating reason to buy from them.

          Now, the reason why I purchased these two. Well, one day, while I was looking at my collection of biography books, I noticed that I hardly read on Islamic thinkings. Suddenly, I miss my time studying political science in IIUM. So, basically these two are for me to dwell on my root as Muslim. I hope i will.

         By the way, not forgetting my girls, I bought a doodle book for them. I simply wanted them to feel the joy of getting the books. You can also actually ask them to wrap and attach a note to the book free of charge. Which I did.

   

Mum On The Run

Mum On the Run is the name of the book I've just finished reading. It is very highly recommendable for pleasure reading and as an escapade for stressful mums.

       It is about how a once low esteemed 39 years old Laura Swan determined to find her happiness. It's very funny and light. That is basically why it serves as an escapade for mums who read. 

       I bought it at Bookxcess for only RM9.90 but am sure you can get it at any major bookstores. It's a must read!

Bath & Bodyworks For My Girls' Teachers This Year

Do you give your child's teacher anything by the year end? I don't usually do. It always depends on the type of teachers my children have for the year though. Being a teacher yourself, especially a teacher in the same school as your child, you get to know which one is a good teacher and which is not. 

    This year my girls were well taken care of so I've decided to give. Again, giving a teacher a gift is so easy especially if the teacher is a female teacher. 'Give the teacher something that she might use'. People would say that. Of course a teacher would use a pen, marker pen, a mug etc... etc. Teachers get lots of that that later they would forget that you've ever given anything to her. Plus, you wouldn't want to appreciate a teacher with a pen? Would you? Of course I wouldn't want my colleagues to get those things that I myself wouldn't want.

     So, this year, I'm giving Arissa & Sarra's teachers Bath & Bodyworks. Wouldn't you want something like that as a gift? It's cheap, it's rare especially if you are in Melaka, it's imported and most importantly, teachers would of course need it. 

      

      I don't have to sweat in getting these. On the comfort of you bed, all were purchased from instagram @handbagshaven and @thesupernini. 

      Of course, I also got something for myself too.

 

      Isn't she cute?