Eastwood - Korean village

Few days ago, Kiwi and I went down to Sydney airport to pick up Stephanie and Yoon.. after tat, we headed over to Eastwood to eat something before going back home.. I dont know why I forgot to take picture of the shop name, now I don know wat's de name of the shop.. but the shop is located juz at the corner of tat Korean village, one whole street where you can find mostly korean restaurants n grocery shop while partly of japanese ones..

four of us had these:...

can you imagine how much the food was for the four of us?? we didnt manage to finish them actually.. TOO FULL till I didnt have dinner tat night.. next time when I head over there again, I'll make sure I remember to take picture of the shop name.. hehe... btw, de food wasn't tat bad.. ^^

Keep white flour in fridge

Good thing must share...

Keep white flour in fridge

I received this email from my friend this morning when I woke up and decided to share with everyone.. Here is how the story goes..

Once I was cooking some corn and stuck my fork in the boiling water to see if the corn was ready. It missed and my hand went into the boiling water...

A friend of mine, who was a Vietnam vet, came into the house, just as I was screaming, and asked if I had some plain old flour. I pulled out a bag and he stuck my hand in it. He said to keep my hand in the flour for 10 minutes, which I did. He said that in Vietnam, this guy was on fire and in their panic, they threw a bag of flour all over him to put the fire out... well, it not only put the fire out, but he never even had a blister!!!

So, I put my hand in the bag of flour for 10 minutes, and then pulled it out and had not even a red mark or a blister and absolutely NO PAIN.

Now, I keep a bag of flour in the fridge and every time I burn myself, I use the flour and never ONCE have I ever had a red spot, a burn or a blister!

*cold flour feels even better than room temperature flour

MIRACLE, if you ask me. Keep a bag of white flour in your fridge and you will be happy you did. I even burnt my tongue and put the flour on it for about 10 minutes, and the pain was gone and no burn. Try it!!

Don't run your burn area under cold water first, just put it right into the flour for 10 minutes and experience a miracle!!

Do you believe such thing?? I should give it a try, I shall head down to the kitchen and put my plain flour in the fridge.. back at home, my mum did the same too.. Let's try, and share with everyone out there!! =D

Introducing Artistry essential - facial product

End of last year, I was given a set of sample facial wash by WeiRen's mum.. and after using the sample for quite some time, she bought me one whole set.. love the packaging, maybe it's because this is the first time I've ever receive one whole set of cosmetic thingy.. usually, I'll juz enter a shopping mall and buy any of the facial wash only.. never buy one whole set before..

and here it is... very cool packaging...

It comes with three different kinds to be use altogether.. From the left, Balancing Cleanser, Balancing Toner and Balancing Lotion SPF15/PA+++...

Balancing Cleanser - Natural cleansing agents gently whisk away excess sebum, dirt and debris without stripping the skin. This cleanser/exfoliator-in-one clears and clarifies as it evens tone and texture. Surface dullness is improved, leaving sking revived and refreshed immediately after cleansing.

Balancing Toner - This unique toner optimises the skin's own ability to control oil throughout the day. Revealing clearer, smoother skin ready to receive the benefits of the Balancing Lotion, it leaves skin feeling refreshed, toned and with a fresh matte finish.

Balancing Lotion SPF15/PA+++ - Unique micro-sponge and mattifying powders absorb excess oil and diminish shine, and oil production and balances moisture levels all day long. Enhancing the skin's own natural protection mechanism, this lightweight lotion offers unparalleled protection to shield and defend from environmental assaults and UV rays with a patent-pending complex - Aura of Protection.

love my new product.. ♥

Car Wash @ Car Lovers

2 days ago, after WeiRen's class, we decided to go this place near Marketown to vacuum the car as they have quite good vacuum overthere, but when we arrived there, WeiRen decided to have his car wash.. not hand wash, but automatic wash.. and this is the process...

was busy vacuum-ing the car after the wash.. WeiRen was busy wiping the whole car while I was busy vacuum-ing the car.. so didnt take any pictures of any of us vacuum-ing the car.. hehe..

enough for today, juz got back from Sydney.. went to fetch friends back.. details soon!! ^^

New Application - Draw Something

Recently, I'm kinda stuck with this new application called 'Draw Something'... it's free!! on Android, Ipod, Iphone, Ipad... firstly I played with Ipod and now only I realised tat my phone can actually use it too.. gonna download it and continue de war.. LOL...

It's very easy to play.. juz draw something!!... looking at the words and see which you can draw, den draw it to let your friend or random ppl guess wat you're actually drawing... once you get enough coins/points.. you are allowed to buy new bombs or even buy new colours so you'll have more colours to draw...

my VIP in Brunei

during the end of January, WeiRen came over to Brunei the second time to celebrate my 21st birthday.. recalling the dates he came over, I juz realised tat he came over for juz 4 days!! lol.. anyways, he's there for my special day.. during the 1st and 2nd day, all of us were busy preparing for the big day and so, after my birthday, finally there's one day left to bring him around..

we went to some secret pathway where none of us been there before.. anyways, first, we went to the usual CNY place at gadong where decorations are there every year.. took some pictures but with another camera..

after tat, we went to Royal Regalia (hamburger building)... we went in and walked around.. looking at the history of His Majesty the Sultan.... he's still tat handsome.. hehehe...

and after tat, we went to TianTian for lunch, chicken rice!! den went to the Arts and Handicraft Center..
and drove Kota Batu road to see more on Kampung Ayer..

next, is the secret hidden place... Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum!!! anyone been to this place before?? we wanted to go in actually, but one of the staff said tat the museum is not open to public yet.. n so, brunei has a new museum!! which tourist can visit soon.. =)

and this.. Malay Technology Museum... which is nearby to the Maritime Museum..
lastly, we went to Times Square to walk walk around..
next day, went Lucky Restaurant for dimsum before sending WeiRen off.. ^^

homemade Sweet and Savoury Pork

Yesterday, I was looking through some recipe book and found this very simple dish.. so Vivian and I have a try on it.. it's called:

Sweet and Savoury Pork

Serves 4:

8 pork spare ribs

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup oyster sauce

1/4 cup sesame oil

1. Place pork into a dish. Combine other ingredients. Toss with pork.

2. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Pour pork and marinade into a frying pan. Cook, covered, over very low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until marinade has almost evaporated.

3. Done =)

Isn't it simple?? but while marinating, we found out tat 1/2 is kinda 'too much'... so we juz add on our own.. but it still taste good... doesn't it look good?? ^^

my new friend...

Hello!! good evening... I juz realised I havent introduce you guys my new friend.... Ta---da...... my new BIG teddy bear!!.... Kiwi, Stephanie and Yoon bought it for me for my birthday present... THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!.......

the bear is really BIG, nice to hug too... haha.. but the small one will get jealous.. lol... anyways, this trip back home... I've received this big bear... and also a REALLY BIG graduation gift from WeiRen and family... thankyou very much!!!.... I really love the presents from all of you.... excited to see my graduation gift?? don worry... I'll reveal them soon!! as in, one month plus later.. LOL... =D

and this... mickey mouse pouch... my dearest friend, WeeiFoong, gave it to me... I've been keeping them in the box for quite some time and now.. it's time for me to use it... I put my camera inside, as the pouch is really protective, both back and de front.. so if it accidentally drop on the floor, it'll still be fine.. haha.. but it wont.. ^^

missing you, my lovely friend ♥

Top 10 cancer-fighting foods

Yesterday, I mentioned about the anti-cancer fruits and vegetables..

Today, I'll go continue the topic with the Top 10 cancer-fighting foods...

1) Green tea - It contains a type of antioxidant called EGCG that has been shown to prevent cancer cells developing in the prostate and bladder...

2) Broccoli - It contains a compound called sulforaphane which has anti-cancer activity

3) Legumes - A US study found that those who ate legumes (dried beans and lentils) at least twice a week had a reduced risk of breast cancer

4) Tomatoes - Population studies found that men who are lots of tomatoes and tomato products had a lower risk of prostate cancer. This is thought to be due to lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red colour.

5) Soy - Foods such as soy milk, tofu and tempeh contain isoflavones (or phytoestrogens), thought to protect against hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate.

6) Oily Fish - According to large population studies, those who eat oily fish regularly have a lower risk of developing cancer, including prostate and bowel cancer. Oily fish includes salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.

7) Carrots - A World Cancer Research Fund report found that eating carrots probably reduces the risk of lung, stomach and bladder cancer

8) Spinach/baby spinach - Folate contained in spinach appears to keep DNA healthy, thus reducing the chances of cancer developing

9) Onions - They enhance the activity of enzymes that neutralise cancer-causing substances

10) Corn - contains resistant starch that keeps the bowel healthy and reduces the chances of cancerous changes in cells.

So, after looking at the 10 products, how many did you eat so far?? I've looked through the list and found out tat, I only consume 6 out of 10!! hahaha... I'll need to eat all 10!! so be healthy!! hehehe..

Anyways, as said in the earlier post, this is gotten from the Australia food magazine.. I find it really interesting and helpful to everyone out there, so juz something to share with everyone.. =D

Anti-cancer fruit and vegetables

Seen people around you or on news or television getting "cancer more and more" everytime?? There are actually ways to prevent us, or reduce our risks of cancer actually, which is the most importantly, 'the food we consumed'...

Essentially, cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. It is usually the damage to DNA which results in cancer.. Sometimes damage is due to unknown causes, while in other cases, damage is caused by free radicals and other chemicals in the body and the environment.. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle reduces our risk of getting cancer actually.. There's no single food that can cause or prevent cancer, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can work together to protect the body's cells and DNA from damage..

To help reduce the risk of cancer, we should:

..:.. consume plenty of fruits and vegetables

..:.. eat a variety of wholegrain cereals and breads

..:.. be physically active and maintain a healthy weight

..:.. select food with low fat

There are some examples of anti-cancer fruits and vegetables:

Food type: Allium

Examples: garlic, onion, leeks, chives, shallots

Food type: Berries

Examples: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mulberries

Food type: Citrus

Examples: mandarins, pomelos, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit

Food type: Cruciferous

Examples: brocolli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, Asian greens vegetables

Food type: Green leafy

Examples: spinach, silverbeet, dark green and purple lettuce

Food type: Red/orange

Examples: carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, red capsicum, tomatoes, rockmelon, peaches, apricots, mangos

So, did you consumed these food in your daily life??