White, Brown and Red Rice

A good friend recently introduced me to other types of rice, besides the common white rice. I have heard of brown rice but don't quite like the taste but I have not heard about RED RICE!! Yes, the rice is indeed red in colour.

Not only she took the trouble to buy me these difference rices, she also taught me the right mix for them. For a start, 40% white and the rest will be red and brown in equal portion (i.e. 30% each) . We tried it out the whole of last week and simply loved it. I like the rough texture of the red rice, best. Great taste and simply a healthier choice.

Food Galore Over the Weekend

It always amazes me how much I can eat. Last Saturday, I had just stuffed myself during lunch as was thinking about skipping dinner and come 4.00pm, I'm hungry and been sticking my nose in the fridge hunting for food. Ended up having coffee with biscuits. No longer thinking of skipping dinner. :) Here are photos of some of the dishes I had during the weekend.

We just got back from the "3rd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2011". The balloons were colourful and there were a few special shapes - Darth Vader, Doraemon and even a "downside up". Ryan had a go at the recumbent bicycle which he enjoyed. There was also a big "pasar malam" in one of the open field for visitors.

We started the journey at 7.00am and arrived there an hour and a half later and by 10.45am, we were on our way to brunch. We ended up eating "hot soup" at Seri Kembangan. It was a good outing.

Caitlin the Artist

She loves to doodle.

Here's one of the many, many "pieces". She refer to them as her colourings.

She's also into singing. Will try to capture her in action and post them here.

6 March 2011 ..... A typical Sunday

9.00 am - Woke up from a blissful slumber...oh, what joy!
10.00 am - Back from the wet market with loads of vegetables, dried foods stuff, meat, fish + breakfast!
11.00 am - Finished breakfast, cleaned and stored all food stuff + making sure Ryan is doing his homework.
12.00 noon - Me and Ryan hiding in my room - he doing his homework (still) and me doing my office work. Caitlin is just too boisterous and nosy. She distract us!
1.00 pm - Still coop up in my room. Ryan find it hard to focus - his own choice I believe while I have tonnes of work to finish. Am trying hard to focus on my work and not surfing the net.
2.00 pm - In the midst of frying "yam + nien ko + sweet potatoes" for tea time. (see photos)
Ryan is still in the room. Caitlin slept.
3.00 pm - Ryan's teatime and homework still incomplete.
4.00 pm - Ryan with his homework in front of the TV - still not finish. Brother and wifey a.k.a weekend babysitters are on their way here. Caitlin is still sleeping.
5.00 pm - Baby sitters arrived. Caitlin woke up. Ryan still doing homework (he's such a slowpoke). Did a 30-min jog around the neighbourhood.
6.00 pm - Setting table for dinner. Aunt Jo cooked. Brother bought some bread from one fancy shop for us to try. Caitlin playing with her babysitter. Ryan finished homework and watching Green Hornet on DVD.
7.00 pm - Had dinner (see photo). Nothing beats home cooked food in the company of loved ones. Kids had their baths.
8.00 pm - Everyone is resting. Aunt Jo playing PC games. Aunt Cleo watching online movies. Ryan digging $$ from his piggy bank for his forthcoming 1-day trip. Caitlin, disturbing Ryan.
9.00 pm - Had supper. Milo all around with cakes and pastries!!
10.00 pm - Preparing to call it a day. Nite nite everyone!

Like Mother Like Daughter. We love Durians

I was looking through my old photos when I chance upon these. To me, it's priceless....LOL

Caitlin and me love durian while Ryan is just like his papa - they don't take durian.

So, naturally, I am happy as I found a fellow durian lover. My daughter.....hahahha