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Spice and Rice Restaurant - Taste of Indian cuisine in George Town Penang
Written by Shirley T   
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 18:18
Spice & Rice Restaurant & Bar at nightRecommended by a good friend of ours, we decided to try the Spice and Rice Restaurant on His Birthday! Sandwiched between Light Street Convent and Green Hall Road, Spice and Rice Restaurant & Bar is in a British colonial building opposite Penang High Court. It is open for lunch and dinner. Parking lot is limited but there are plenty near the vicinity of Dewan Sri Pinang. That night, we made a convenience stroll from Dewan Sri Pinang heading for gastronomical adventure at Spice and Rice.
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Buffet Steamboat at Town Steamboat Restaurant - Penang
Written by Shirley T   
Monday, 27 October 2008 20:40
Variety of sauces that you can name it - they are here!'Friends birthday celebration', I guess that was the excuse we made to get together and fulfill our gastronomical indulgence in a steamboat restaurant.Steamboat is popular among East Asian (Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Thai) community. It is cooked with a variety of raw material like vegetables, slices of pork/chicken/fish/cuttlefish/jelly fish, mushrooms, prawns, fish/meat balls, tofu and they are to be simmered in a pot of broth on a table before being served hot. Historically for Chinese in …
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Happy Diwali Reunion!
Written by Shirley T   
Saturday, 25 October 2008 18:27
Telephone BoothThis is an article distributed via email. It is a sweet story with beautiful message! An elderly man in Mumbai calls his son in New York and says, 'I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 35 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!' 'Dad, what are you talking about?' the son screams. 'We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the old man says. 'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you ca…
 
My Floral Arrangement Part 4 - Twin Peaks
Written by Shirley T   
Thursday, 23 October 2008 19:28
Hand-sketch of Twin PeaksLife is like a flower; it starts with a bud, blooms then fadesRemember to cherish when it blooms ~ Shirley TTwin Peaks was designed especially for my late grandmother in observance of the seventh day memorial service after her deceased. From earth we came and to earth we return. May her soul be blessed and rest in peace.Ah Ma, Thank you for everything. You are always deeply missed by all loved ones!Floral MaterialI picked carnation as primary flower as it denotes 'a love for a woman'. The color …
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Composing Better Photographs - Using Frames to Focus Viewer Attention to the Subject
Written by CH Cheah   
Tuesday, 21 October 2008 21:03
Turret as a FrameHave you ever thought of why photographs and pictures are placed in a frame for display. Aside from art-decor, one of the main function of a frame is to focus the viewer's attention onto the photograph. However, usage of frames are not restricted to finished and printed photos. By composing your photos through natural frames you can focus the attention of the viewer to the subject of the photograph. Framing, if executed correctly and purposefully also creates a sense of depth. Many creative po…
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Seeing Thailand-Ayutthaya-Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak-Kanchanaburi in 7D/6N: Our Travel Itinerary
Written by Shirley T   
Sunday, 26 October 2008 19:13
Wendy House - Reception counter and LobbyDo you know what we did last summer? Below detailed exactly what we did in Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak and Kanchanaburi in 7 days and 6 nights.Day 1: 2 July 2008 - Wednesday17:45 - Arrive at Bangkok (BKK) - Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Mr Kong is waiting for us and transfers us to Wendy House, a backpacker hostel in Patumwan of Bangkok City Centre. I booked Wendy House via online for the first night. The service is good and the room is clean, so we decide to stay for the rest of ou…
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My Floral Arrangement Part 5 - Symphony of Love for My Prince Charming
Written by Shirley T   
Friday, 24 October 2008 17:23
Side view - A triangle shapeLove is patient, Love is kind. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7Symphony of Love indicates an entire life. Life is made of songs, music, dances and melodies on a huge stage. In this floral arrangement design, I picked Dancing Lady orchids (scientifically called Oncidium Gower Ramsey) as primary flower since it is one of my Significant Other's favorite flowers. Appearing like dancing ladies of striking yellow gown with burgundy top and elabor…
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Penang Super Lai Lai Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Herbal Soup)
Written by Shirley T   
Wednesday, 22 October 2008 20:34
Plenty of add-on to choose'Bak Kut Teh', is literally translated as Pork Ribs Tea. But I think it is more meaningful to be called Pork Ribs Herbal Soup to detail this local specialty. Bak Kut Teh or mouth-watering Chinese soup is made from pork ribs which are simmered in a collection of Chinese herbs for several hours.  It is also served with white rice or yam rice, 'yu cha kui' (fried dough stick), fresh raw garlic and  oystered 'Yau Mak' (lettuce). This is a popular dish among South East Asian Chinese but surprisingly,…
 
Wat Pho or Temple of Reclining (Sleeping) Buddha in Bangkok
Written by Shirley T   
Monday, 20 October 2008 17:36
Second spot - Reclining Buddha at Wat PhoAfter leaving the ground of The Grand Palace, we took a left turn back to the main road where the three elephants statue is and walked towards south along the wall of The Grand Palace. That afternoon was hot and luckily we brought along an umbrella for shade. Rain or shine, we were determined to make it.At the end of the wall, there is a junction, we made a right turn and several tourist buses were there. Yup, we were getting closer to the entrance of Wat Pho. It is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm a…
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