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Hitachi Data criticism unlikely to keep VARs away from new EMC storage unit
This week EMC introduced the Symmetrix DMX-3 950 a new high end storage product that Hitach Data Systems says is inadequate to deal with today's storage needs.
In an effort to sway value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators and other decision makers to take a second look at its high-end products, Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) is taking pot shots at EMC's introduction of the new Symmetrix DMX-3 950.
But analysts are skeptical that HDS's criticisms are enough to change storage plans.
According to HDS, its NSC55 system packs more features and speed than the EMC product. It offers embedded virtualization, logical partitioning and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity plus security features -- none of which the EMC DMX-3 950 can match.
However, Aaron Rakers, enterprise storage and networking analyst at A.G. Edwards & Sons, said such comparisons won't fundamentally change the buying decisions of either end-user customers or VARs.
The Hitachi NSC55 product's virtualization capability does give it a competitive edge over EMC's unit, Rakers said. But VARs, systems integrators and others have to think about more than just a single-function comparison -- even for a feature as important as virtualization.
"I believe in storage we've moved well beyond a feeds-and-speeds argument to much more of a discussion on whose got a broader solution set from software to services and everything wrapped around that," Rakers said.
Many companies use product specifications for competitive marketing, but that sparring doesn't have much effect on the VARs who have to make the products work for customers, according to Richard Bocchinfuso, vice president and chief technology officer at MTI Technology, Inc., a storage distributor for EMC.
"There is a segment of the market that is interested in the specs, but for the most part VARs, systems integrators and customers are looking for complete solutions that solve real world business problems," Bocchinfuso said.
Yet, Claus Mikkelsen, chief scientist at Hitachi Data Systems, still thinks it's not too late to lure IT integrators into choosing Hitachi's NSC55 over the DMX-3 950, especially since there has been an overall decline in replacement costs.
"Our research indicates that IT managers would not suffer the costs of seamlessly integrating HDS into their existing storage environments," said Mikkelsen,
According to Mikkelsen, clients can acquire a Hitachi Intelligent Virtual Storage Controller (USP or NSC) and seamlessly assimilate the controller architecture into their existing storage infrastructure via the products' embedded virtualization layer.
Rakers, however, said that when IT executives think about change, they tend to look at more than just one SKU.
"When you're talking about an EMC sale you're talking about software and services, you're not just talking about one single box and I think that's where Hitachi has a challenge -- they don't have as broad a product portfolio as what EMC can bring to the table," Rakers said.
Other EMC product introductions announced this week included a native multiprotocol (Fibre Channel and iSCSI) support with the CLARiiON CX3-20 and CX3-40 arrays, its new virtual tape library and its refreshed line up of the Celerra IP Storage Platforms – the Celerra NS40 and NS80 solutions, which Rakers said may give Network Appliance, Inc. (NetApp), greater competition in the midrange storage market.
According to Rakers in the aftermath of NetApps' own product improvements over the last several quarters, EMC's announcements could cause greater competitive pressure on NetApp.
Still, MTI Technology's Bocchinfuso said many storage vendors have developed products that have leveled the playing field, and that vendors, VARs and systems integrators will have to offer something more as they seek to gain greater market share.
"There is a lot of parity in the marketplace and everyone is struggling to get above the noise, but at the end of the day it comes down to relationship, trust and the ability to solve a real business problem," Bocchinfuso said.

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When Garden Clubs Go Badby Mike Nowak
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I had the weirdest dream last night…
"Okay, kids, let's simmer down! Hey, everybody, we only have the room until 9 o'clock. The Corpse Flower Club is coming in and we don't want to be around when that happens, if you know what I mean.
Okay. Great turnout tonight, folks! There are still a bunch of threats — I mean treats on the table by the door. We can thank Sylvia for the lavender-infused blueberry tofu mushroom cupcakes. Are there any left? What? Lots left? Try 'em with some of that mango clam peanut butter sauce. Or not. Whoa, Lou, go easy on the absinthe! You doing your Toulouse-Lautrec impersonation or something? Save some for the rest of us! Grab a seat and don't forget to give it back at the end of the evening.
Okay. I understand we have a couple of guests here tonight. Would you please stand up? C'mon, don't be shy. Thank you. Get a good look at those faces, folks. You are looking at a couple of Russian bots. Spies, right?"
"No, we were invited–"
"Sure you were, Natasha. Save it for the judge. We know how the world works in the 21st Century. And we're fine with that. Like the song says, everybody's trying to be my baby. Hey, all in good fun. Drop a sawbuck in the tip jar and we'll let you stay. Alright, Arlene has a couple of announcements. Arlene?"
"Thanks, Darlene. As you know, we're having our 'found' garden objects sale next month. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so go out and 'find' those garden objects! For those of you who haven't done this before, some good places to 'find' garden objects — and you might notice that I keep using air quotes — are your neighbor's back porch or your neighbor's garage. Relatives are good, too, especially during backyard cookouts, when things get a little crazy — especially if you use your kids as a distraction. I don't know how, but a couple of years ago my brother-in-law's wheelbarrow ended up in my van. Oh, well."
"I'll bet he's still looking for it, Arlene!"
"Looking for what? By the way, we still have some tickets for the trip to the Artificial Turf and Plastic Flower Show at the Buy 'N' Cry Superstore Parking Lot next month. Thanks to Lois and the good folks at A-Plus Plastics for donating the passes. Matter of fact, we have plenty of passes left. I'm telling you, best thing about this show — rain or shine, nothing gets ruined! Well, unless somebody wants a few of those tickets — just get your hand up — do I see any hands? Uh, that's all I got, Shirley."
"Okey poke, Arlene. Moving on, there are a couple of books in the back that need a good home. One of them is a set of books called Everything About Gardening, A to Z. Actually, it's a set of book. The letter "K," to be precise. So, if you're a big kohlrabi fan, you hit the jackpot. 'Course, I can use it as a small cheese plate if nobody needs to study up on kudzu. Or kiwi. But it's there for the taking. Don't everybody pounce on it at once. And there's another book…Dan, you found that in your basement, right? Award Winning Gardens of the 48 Great States. When's the last time you went down into that basement, Dan? Oh, and it feels like this meeting is brought to you by the letter "K." Are we on Sesame Street or something? And Marlene has a few trays of some darling little K-plants that she wants to share with the group. What are those things, Mar?"
"I've got dozens and dozens of them, and you're all welcome to take as many as you want. As far as I can tell, they're called "knotweed" and they're the easiest things to raise. They practically grow themselves!"
"Put me down for half a dozen, Mar. Well, we're very pleased to have Mr. Nowak with us today, who will give us a demonstration of garden hose coiling, followed by his hori hori knife juggling tricks. So let's all take five, grab a cupcake and shot of absinthe, and get back in our seats for a great presentation. Okay, kids?"
That's when I awoke in a cold sweat. No more bedtime absinthe for me. And if you want me to speak at your garden club, please include a couple of references. No particular reason.
Mike Nowak is an author, speaker, humorist, environmentalist, show host and entertainer. You can follow his exploits at mikenowak.net


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I've been going to the Puyallup Fair since 1999, when I was invited as part of my friend's family. Since then, the Puyallup Fair has become our own family tradition.
Last year we had a lot of fun watching MBS Mountainboard Big Air Show, trying out hydro-zorbing for the first time, and even competing in the infamous Mutton Bustin' contest !
This year, besides the poular "must do" rides like Farris Wheel, Sky Ride, Extreme Scream, we tried something new…
Ziplining ( zip lining/ziptrekking ) was probably the lamest "outdoor activity" I ever got to try.
But I thought my son would have fun… The line was short, but exciting ( according to him ). The trip to the top of the tower looked a bit intimidating, but amazingly, this kid just doesn't know any fear !
I'm not a big gun nut, but just like any guy I like to shoot. So does my kid. Anything : NERF guns, slingshots, bows, airsoft, paintballs…
Personally, I think nothing can be compared to sledding down a snowy hill in winter. That's why till recently we avoided the popular Giant Slide, but this time, the line was short, and after spotting the giant bright yellow slide from the Ferris Wheel, my son really wanted to give it a try… I think the walk to the top took him longer than the slide 🙂
This year, instead of riding a "raged mutton", we opted for a pretty mellow camel ride… At least we saved a couple thousand dollars on an African safari 🙂
It's an interesting thing about traditions; some go away, some stay, some new ones created…
What's your favorite thing about the Puyallup Fair ( or any other state fair ) ?


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Newt Me No More
It must have been quite a moment. After months of relentlessly licking those thin lips in anticipation of decapitating Bill Clinton, suddenly out of nowhere, Newt had his own head in his hands. "Dang!" He must have screamed. He must have ranted around looking for someone to blame. "Marrianne and I could really use a break." So what does the great man do? After being resoundingly reelected by his Georgia district he drops the Speakership and then leaves Congress. Hey, Newt? You had a contract there. They voted for you, you serve the term. It wasn't optional, really. You broke the public trust. What? If you can't have the bid desk you're going home? Baby.
In the end, we see the whole of Newt was less than the parts.
A great leader surprises with his or her character in good times
and bad. This leader showed his colors in defeat. In the moment
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Ultrasound images of the musculoskeletal system provide pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue throughout the body.
Musculoskeletal scans are typically used to help diagnose:
- Tendon tears, such as tears of the rotator cuff in the shoulder or Achilles tendon in the ankle.
- Abnormalities of the muscles, such as tears.
- Bleeding or other fluid collections within the muscles, bursae and joints.
- Benign and malignant soft tissue tumours.
- Early changes of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Joint effusion (fluid) or synovial (lining of the joint) thickening.
- Dislocations of the hip in infants.
- Fluid in a painful hip joint in children.
- Lumps in the neck muscles of infants.
- Soft tissue masses (lumps/bumps) in children.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound scans are very sensitive to motion, and an active or crying child will slow the examination process. To ensure a smooth experience, it would be beneficial to explain the procedure to the child prior to the exam. You may bring a book to read to the child to ease anxiety
Adults and children should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing . You may be asked to remove all clothing and jewellery in the area to be examined.
Scanning Procedure
For certain ultrasound examinations of the musculoskeletal system, the patient may be seated on an examination table or a swivel chair. For other ultrasound exams, the patient is positioned lying face-up or face-down on an examination table. The sonographer may ask you to move the extremity being examined or may move it for you to evaluate the anatomy and function of the joint, muscle, ligament or tendon.
The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for certain musculoskeletal conditions is poor. The sonographer may suggest and MRI if ultrasound is non-conclusive.
Results are immediate and a report will be given to you for your doctor or clinic.
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Shakori Hills Concert Series: Donna the Buffalo
Episode 101 | 56m 46s
Donna the Buffalo performed for North Carolina Channel as part of the Shakori Hills Concert Series. This series will bring you hour-long performances by bands leading the summer concert tour circuit along the US East Coast.
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We came across an offer on Groupon for "Signature Chicken Chop OR Spaghetti Aglio Olio + Ice Cream + Iced Lemon Tea at Marco's (sic)". We duly obliged and purchased vouchers amounting to RM35 to enable the three of us to dine there.
|opposite the Kelana Jaya LRT station
|a little rundown on the outside
In hindsight had we read the fine print we would have had second thoughts about purchasing the vouchers, for the offer is only available for weekday dining and not valid during the weekends. The vouchers were purchased on 1st November, and is valid until the 30th of December (yup, that's today!), and the reason for the delay in redeeming? Short of applying for (my precious) annual leave it would have been virtually impossible to make it to Marco's on any given weekday.
|they do takeouts as well
|a little rundown on the inside as well
So here we are, on the very last day of the vouchers' expiry period at Marco's because I was still on Christmas leave. Cat and I had the Chicken Chop while Brendan opted for the Spaghetti Aglio Olio.
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|Brendan had the fiery spaghetti aglio olio
|vanilla ice cream for afters
The verdict? The Chicken Chop was surprisingly good and Cat and I had no cause for complaints. Brendan on the other hand found the fiery Spaghetti Aglio Olio too hot to handle and midway switched dishes with Cat. At RM35 it was well worth it, but the big downside is that we are only allowed to dine during the weekdays, putting paid to the question: would we come again?


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7.15am Arrival – Order your breakfast.
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Don't be mislead by the $33,600 common transaction price for a new 2016 vehicle. A lot of the protection options that used to be the exclusive domain of luxurious and midsize cars have come down in value and are way more frequent than they was once. If your price range has any wiggle room, maintain a watch out for safety packages or different attention-grabbing choices. Prices on challenge cars still hover within the $three,000 to $6,000 vary, relying on body fashion. Like the vehicles that came before them, L fashions are very well built and finely appointed, with distinctive trim and strong mechanical components.
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Several news agencies are reporting that the unnamed Officer that was shot earlier in Tacoma has died as a result of injuries he sustained in the shooting earlier.News agencies are reporting that the Tacoma, Wa. Police officer that responded to a domestic dispute has died as a result of the injuries he sustained from gunshot wounds.
A clergyman was reportedly seen entering the hospital by reporters shortly before the announcement was made of the officers death.
The Department is still at the scene with a barricaded subject.
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New blood sets Lyon pulses racing
Thursday 20 August 2009
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Midfielder Kim Källström saluted Bafétimbi Gomis, Michel Bastos, Lisandro and Aly Cissokho after Olympique Lyonnais mauled RSC Anderlecht 5-1, telling uefa.com: "The new guys were all excellent."
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The departures of Juninho Pernambucano and Karim Benzema raised concern among the Olympique Lyonnais fans this summer, yet Wednesday's emphatic 5-1 defeat of RSC Anderlecht in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off provided ample evidence that the former favourites have been cannily replaced.
Källström praise
New signings Bafétimbi Gomis, Michel Bastos, Lisandro and Aly Cissokho starred in a slick OL performance that has taken the seven-time French champions to the brink of the group stage for a tenth season running. The home supporters roared their appreciation – Lisandro and Gomis both got standing ovations when substituted – and the longer-serving Lyon players were equally impressed. "The new guys were all excellent," Swedish midfielder Kim Källström told uefa.com. "Gomis has been brought in to score and he got two. Lisandro was brilliant again, and Bastos played really well. Our left-back Cissokho also had a terrific game."
'Collective strength'
Les Gones have spent €72m on new blood but Källström knows buying expensive players is no guarantee of success. "The important thing is that we find the collective strength we had before," the 26-year-old explained. "We've signed good players and they all look to be settling. When you arrive at a big club it's very important to start well. It's been a very reassuring evening. It was our first top-level game this season and it meant a lot to us, to the fans and the club."
Stunning strike
There was little doubt Claude Puel's men were fired up as they scored twice inside 15 minutes through Miralem Pjanić's free-kick and Lisandro's penalty. Gomis' double was preceded by the most spectacular goal of all, a stunning strike into the top corner from Bastos. Thrilled to have opened his Lyon account, the Brazilian winger hopes there will be more to come. "I came here to play big games and hopefully there'll be lots of nights like this," he said. "Everything's gone well since I joined – now I need to keep it going." Puel's decision to switch the left-footed Bastos to the right wing paid dividends, with the former LOSC Lille Métropole playmaker flourishing in his new role. "The coach studied Anderlecht and decided I would have more space on the right," he said. "I enjoyed being able to cut inside and shoot with my left foot, and fortunately I got hold of one of my shots really well."
'Nightmare evening'
With Bastos powering in from the right and the exceptional Lisandro pulling the strings from the opposing flank, Anderlecht – who clawed one back through Matías Suárez in the second period – struggled to live with the rampant hosts. Midfielder Guillaume Gillet described it as "a nightmare evening" and added: "We came here with good intentions but after 15 minutes we were already two down. We had a chance to make it 1-1 but didn't capitalise, then a few seconds later we conceded again. That was the turning point. Lyon are a very good side and once they got ahead they passed the ball very well. It's been a hard lesson and the second leg is also going to be very difficult."


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Capitalising on opportunity
Today's economy is quite unstable and many small to medium size businesses are making great efforts to stay afloat. The capitalistic market has brought about many benefits, but has also opened entrepreneurs and businessmen to a larger range of risks, because of the rapidly changing consumer behaviour. However, there is always a solution if you are determined to succeed and in today's market that is capitalising on opportunity. For instance, when the Internet first made its shy appearance, many have quickly comprehended the fact that the online environment was going to be the future of business and seized the opportunity to take their businesses online. Staying competitive in an unstable and unpredictable market is not just about anticipating needs, but also about recognizing those that aren't transient. For instance, people have always had and will always have the desire of buying gifts for one another. The choice of gifts may change, but the behaviour of buying them will not, reason for which many have capitalised on this opportunity to provide gift-wrapping items. As a result, people can now buy printed ribbons in the UK from online platforms and they do, because it's convenient and answers a common need.
Furthermore, the more different your product is, the more it offers something extra than all the other similar products or services, the more consumers will be attracted to it. Taking, for instance, the example given above, when it comes to choosing gift wrapping paper and other such items, consumers will more often choose to buy printed ribbons in the UK, because it provides them with the opportunity of purchasing something particular, customised, something that will make their gift stand out and be different than the others, which is a basic and non-transient need of any buyer. To that extent, if you want to open and conduct a successful business, being a printed or customised ribbon supplier is not a bad idea. You can easily invest in simple, low cost ribbons and in a cutting edge printer to help you engrave whatever message you or your customers want on the ribbons and then promote your business online. Printed ribbons can have any message on them, therefore they can be used in a very wide range of events, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and holidays, such as Christmas.
The bottom line is that, if people want to buy printed ribbons in the UK, they can easily do so today, as there are several providers which can be found online, because at some point someone though it would be a good idea to offer people a customised product for their gift wrapping or even decor needs. And that idea was brilliant. People might like to give expensive gifts, to make the gifts themselves, to buy flowers or chocolates or perfumes or clothes, but whatever they buy or make, they will always need ribbons and bows to wrap the presents. And that is what capitalising on opportunity is all about.


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Girls Aloud have become the biggest selling girl group of the 21st century, based on single sales.
The band have racked up sales of nearly 4.3m singles since their 2002 debut 'Sound Of The Underground', which sold over 653,000 copies in the UK. The track is also their fastest selling single, shifting 213,000 copies in its first week.
Over the last decade, Girls Aloud have had 20 top ten singles and four Number Ones, according to the Official Charts Company.
Earlier this week (October 16) Girls Aloud's comeback single, 'Something New' leaked online – scroll to listen to it. The track was set for release today (October 19), but the song – which is their first single since 2009's 'Untouchable' – surfaced online before its official premiere.
Last weekend (October 14), Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole suggested that the band's reunion would be short-lived, as they would part ways again after releasing a greatest hits album and embarking on a 10th anniversary tour.
In her newly released autobiography, Cheryl: My Story, she wrote: "We'll be working on a tour and greatest hits album. Then I think that's it for Girls Aloud. We've achieved more than any of us ever dared to dream of."
Girls Aloud originally formed on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 and went on to have major chart success before going on hiatus in July 2009 to allow band members Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Sarah Harding to pursue other projects.


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Mid-Autumn Festival and Mooncakes!
The mid-autumn festival is one of my favourite festivals, it is usually held on the 15th day of the eight month in the Chinese Calendar, which is usually either September or early October. It is one of the most important holidays in the Chinese calendar and traditionally on this day, Chinese families and friends will gather to admire the bright mid-autumn harvest moon and eat mooncakes!
Now mooncakes, usually round pastries, delicious thick filing usually made from lotus seed paste and surrounded by a thin crust and may contain yolks (if you like them!). I don't recommend eating them like donuts as they are incredibly rich! So cut them into small wedges and eat them bit by bit with tea or coffee.
There are many different types of mooncakes and I have eaten my fair share of them to know which one I like (and which brand!). Most common is the lotus seed paste which I like, probably most 'original' and most luxurious mooncake filing. There is also sweet bean paste, jujube paste or five kernel (which was 5 types of nuts and seeds, and possibly my least favourite!)
The crust, three different types – chewy and has a reddish-brown tone and glossy sheen, probably the most common type. There is also flaky crust which I don't think I have had, and tender which is similar to shortcrust pastry – yes can be confusing and daunting for first timers!
If you thought that was confusing, now they have 'contemporary' style mooncakes with fancier filing like cream cheese, green tea, pandan, tiramisu, DURIAN (my fav!), coffee, and many more. They are also ice cream like mooncakes which are bite size so you can 'pop' them in your mouth! The crust varies also, non-baked, snowflakes, glutinous or even jelly.
Now, as you may know, my favourite Uncle is a fantastic baker! He made his own 'limited edition' snowflakes mooncake. I was told that the basic snow skin mooncake is the easiest type out there to make and tastes quite delicious. I wouldn't even dare attempt making them, so when Uncle said he made them, I thought I would post a blog – he makes it sound so easy!!!!!! He used a recipe from Anhs' food blog.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words? So he has kindly put this photo together.
He made a couple of different sized mooncake, the one below he took – it only had one yolk.
He was kind enough to give me a bigger mooncake with two yolks! It was incredibly smooth and absolutely delicious. Loved the yolk as well. It was hard not demolish half of it in one sitting. Savouring each bite with a cup of tea. Thanks Uncle, it was 'melt-in-my-mouth' DELICIOUS!
Hope you got to eat at least one delicious mooncake! I know I did! I look forward to next year's mooncake edition Uncle!
Recipe: Easy Millefeuille
My first attempt of making mille-feuille, a pastry originating from France. A vanilla slice, cream slice, custard slice also known as the Napoleon. Usually made up of three layers of puff pastry and with pastry cream, or whipped cream or jam in each alternating layers.
As you may have read, a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Sachiko, owner of Dining Story, personal chef and cooking class services. I was catching up with the family, and thought I would make them the dessert that Sachiko taught me, Mille-feuille. It wasn't as perfect as the one she made, but it was pretty good for a first attempt.
Ingredients (for 3)
- 1 puff pastry
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1/2 pack strawberry
- 2 egg yolk
- 20g flour
- 40g sugar
- 200ml milk
- 1 vanilla bean (I used 2 tbsp of vanilla essence)
- 20g cream
- pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.
- cut the pastry in 3's and sprinkle icing sugar on both side.
- poke one side of the pastry with a fork and bake in the oven for about 15 mins then cool.
- mix the sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and sift flour and mix until it's smooth.
- heat milk to boil and slowly add to the sugar and egg mix.
- place the mixture of sugar, egg yolks and milk into the sauce pan and cook over medium heat until boiling, whizzing constantly.
- when it boils, whisk it for another 30 to 60 seconds until it becomes thick.
- remove from heat and place into a cold bowl and add the cream. Put in the fridge and let it cool for a bit.
- slice the strawberry.
- put the cream on the pastry, and place strawberry then put another pastry.
- repeat above process.
- sprinkle with icing sugar.
Not as hard as I had anticipated, flaky crispy pastry, and delicious cream.
Desserts at home will never be the same again. Thanks again Sachiko.
Recipe: Pandan Chiffon Cake
I love pandan chiffon cake – even from a very young age, I would ask Mum to either make it or buy it! She would usually buy as it was 'easier'. The softness and the fluffiness and I love the bright green colour! I have tried this cake many times now, a couple of times without a mixer – what was I thinking?
My mixer has been broken for a while now, so when I noticed a 'spare' mixer at Mum's I couldn't help but ask if I could 'borrow' it. I had no doubt that she would say yes, but I had hope she would lend me the newer one.
I have tried making this three times now, and it was indeed third time lucky, I am happier with my third attempt and can say that I probably won't make it any time soon! I think 'The Mother' is a little over eating pandan chiffon cake. However, I can eat it anytime and every day!
I have tried many different recipes, you can find a full step by step on ieatishootipost blog. Very detailed, I had to read it a couple of times to make sure that I didn't miss a step!
I used Poh Ling Yeow's recipe (which can be found on ironchefshelli blog) but reduced the sugar and the flour. I tried using the original recipe with 10 eggs and my goodness, overflow and my cake was oversized! I don't think my cake thin is big enough for 10 eggs and 300g plain flour. Have played around with the recipe, and I'm 'happy' with the recipe below.
- 6 egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, sifted
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 90ml vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pandan paste
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 100g plain flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder, sifted
- 210 coconut milk
- pinch of salt
- Preheat oven at 160C fan forced or 180C regular.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer till soft peaks.
- Add sugar one tablespoon at a time thoroughly till stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with caster sugar till fluffy.
- Add coconut milk, vegetable oil, pandan paste and self raising flour and whisk until combined.
- Gently fold egg whites into the yolk mixture in 3 batches.
- Pour into a 22cm bake cake tin (do not use non-stick and do not grease).
- Bake for 25mins at 160C forced or 30mins at 180c, or till skewer comes out clean.
- When cake is out of the oven, immediately invert the cake still in the tin, and place on a cooling rack and leave to cool completely for about 1.5 hours
The cake was fluffy but not as fluffy as the one uncle gave me. It wasn't too sweet, which meant Dad can eat it and believe it, with coffee, it was SO hard to stop at one. Oh the childhood memories…..
If you have a good recipe, please let me know and will give that ago in a few weeks or so. What's your favourite cake?
Easy fluffy lemon and ricotta pancakes!
'The Mother's' favourite breakfast of all time, pancakes with strawberries and drizzled with honey.
I usually use Bill Granger's Sydney food book recipe – lemon souffle for pancakes, as I find it is one of the fluffiest and best pancakes, however, I had some ricotta cheese leftover and thought I would add it. I omitted the grated lemon zest and just added more lemon juice.
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 25g unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 – 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- Place buttermilk, egg yolks, lemon juice and vanilla essence in a bowl and stir until combined. Add melted butter and mix well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, caster sugar and salt into a large bowl.
- Make a well in the centre and gradually stir in buttermilk mixture until the dry ingredients are moist, be careful not to over mix.
- Gently fold the ricotta cheese.
- Place egg whites in a dry, clean bowl and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, using a large metal spoon.
- Melt a small portion of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and drop 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook until golden brown.
- Transfer to plate and keep warm whilst cooking remaining batter.
Served it with strawberries, cut into bite size pieces and drizzle with honey.
DELISH! Soft, pillowy pancakes, it was absolutely wonderful. I managed to make about 9 pancakes from the above 'The Mother' wanted five stacked together.
Easy pancakes with strawberries!
Din Tai Fung, Sydney and Tiramisu Recipe
It certainly has been a long time since my last visit to Din Tai Fung (DTF) – can you believe over a year? 'The Mother' and I went to the DTF in Hong Kong and Taiwan and it was just as good but for half the price! 'The Mother' loves DTF, he claims they are the BEST dumplings in Sydney as they are consistently good. I am not sure if I agree with him – I wouldn't say its the BEST dumplings in Sydney, but he sure does love them. So when I asked what he wanted to do for his birthday, he suggested DTF.
We had an early dinner, 6 pm and the place was already busy! Thankfully we didn't have to wait at all and walked straight in. I left all the ordering to 'The Mother' (first time ever!) and surprisingly, he ordered well!
Started with my favourite silken tofu with pork floss and a thousand year old egg. 'The Mother' is not a huge fan of this, he doesn't like pork floss and hates cold tofu.
However, this is probably one of my favourite dishes, soft, silky tofu with pork floss and gooey, creamy thousand year old egg. How can he not like thousand year old egg?
We ordered Shanghainese noodles with chicken and soup on the side. The noodles cooked to perfection, slippery and oh so soft.
The chicken incredibly tender, and the soup delicate and lots of flavour. It really complemented the noodles well.
Two servings of xiao long bao – steamed pork dumplings and steamed crab meat and pork dumplings – 8 in each. They are as good as I remembered them to be. Make sure they are cool enough before putting the whole thing in your mouth, as they are juicy and the juice can burn your mouth! Yes, it has happened to me before, a hard lesson learnt! 'The Mother' loved it so much that he ate 14 and left me with TWO! yes… TWO – one of each!
The stir fry black pepper steak is a favourite of ours. The meat deliciously tender and succulent with a nice peppery kick. Unfortunately silly me forgot to take a picture, you just have to trust me that it was good!
Green beans with pork mince is also another favourite, and by this stage, we were both getting extremely full!
Service is efficient, by the time we finished at 7pm, there were a queue of people waiting to dine. Don't fret, turnover is quite quick, so don't be put off by the queues. However, in saying that, I don't usually like to wait.
Incredibly full, we really couldn't stomach any dessert and waddled to the movies to watch Harry Porter. Not a bad film, although the last 45 mins dragged a little.
You can't have a birthday without a cake right? Earlier that day, I made him a tiramisu. My mixer is currently broken, so I wanted to do something relatively easy that doesn't require a lot of hard labour!
For the life of me I can't remember where I got the recipe from but being the lazy cook that I am, I picked the easiest and simplest!
- 4 eggs, separated (i didn't have enough eggs so used 2)
- 1/2 cup Caster sugar (reduced my sugar to only 1/3)
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 200ml thickened cream
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 2 cups warm water
- 28 sponge finger biscuits
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (didn't have cocoa powder so grated some dark chocolate!)
- Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Gently fold in mascarpone and liqueur.
- Whip cream to firm peaks, fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, fold into mascarpone mixture, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 mins.
- Combine coffee and warm water in a shallow dish, stirring until coffee dissolves. Dip biscuits 1 at a time in coffee, turning to coat. Place in a single layer, over the base of a 6cm-deep, 18cm x 28 cm (base) baking dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over biscuits to cover. Repeat layers with remaining biscuits, coffee, mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Dust top with cocoa powder and serve.
To my dear husband, best friend, and the most important person in my life – Happy Birthday and here's to many more to come!
GA's ratings for DTF: 7.5 / 10
Din Tai Fung
644 George Street
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Blog's 1st Anniversary.
Time flies when you are having fun. It's been a year since I started this blog. I toyed with the idea for such a long time but thanks to two lovely friends for encouraging me to start. I have met some wonderful friends in Hong Kong, and how can I forget my dearest SK – you know who you are and others who doesn't have a foodblog but enjoy eating as much as I do.
I would also like to say a special THANK YOU to my dear soccer friend, P, who came up with the name of this blog. It was too catchy and unique for me not to take it! THANK YOU!
I have eaten at some unforgettable places and some not so memorable places. Have met some wonderful long life friends through food blogging. Have discovered the meaning of food, its culture, the efforts behind it. Have gained a few kgs, a little rounder, a little fatter and increasing cholesterol level which I may have to do something about soon.
Thanks for all your support yo. I know how painful it can be when dining with me – no one is allowed to touch their plates until I have taken a zillion photos! I have always wanted to share my experiences of food with others. I know we all have different palates, and what I love may not be for everyone. However, I still do enjoy sharing them with you.
Many thanks for the laughter, the tears of joy, the good times, and here's to many more delicious goodness we are about to consume!
Thought to 'celebrate' I would make some scones, as I have been craving them and nothing beats fresh-from-the-oven scones!
Basic Scones (from women's weekly 'bake' book)
Preparation time: 20 mins, cooking time 25 times, makes 20.
4 cups (600g) self raising flour
2 tablespoons icing sugar
60 g butter, chopped coarsey
1.5 cups (375ml) milk
¾ cup (180ml) water, approximately
- Preheat oven to 220 degrees fan-forced. Grease 20cm x 30 cm lamington pan
- Sift flour and sugar into large bowl, rub in butter with fingerprints
- Make a wel in centre of flour mixture, add milk and almost all the water. Use knife to 'cut' the milk and water through the flour mixture, mixing to a soft, sticky dough. Knead dough on floured surface until smooth
- Press dough out to 2cm thickness. I used a star shapped cutter to make these. Cut as many as you can from piece of dough. Place scones, side by side, just touching in pan.
- Gently knead scraps of dough together, repeat pressing and cutting of dough, place in same pan.
- Brush tops with a little extra milk
- Bake scones about 15 minutes or until browned and scones sound hollow when tapped firmly on the top with fingers.
- Served with jam and cream
Chinese New Year 2011
Another year in the Chinese calendar has gone by – again, where did the year go?
2011 is the year of the rabbit – a placid year after the ferocious year of the Tiger. I read that people born in the year of the rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends.They are kind, loving people and dislike any hostile act. I tend to pick and choose what I read about Chinese astrology, or any astrology for that matter.
Anyway, enough of the astrology, last year 'The Mother' and I were in Hong Kong, we had a reasonably quiet CNY eve. No dinners with the family, I think we went to the flower market and had dinner together. I managed to write the Do's and Dont's for CNY. This year, I cleaned the house, made some mango pudding and went to my parents place to celebrate what my Mum believes as one of the most important events of the year. It is a time when the family gets together in order to give thanks for the year that has past, and to reinvigorate ourselves for the coming year.
As per usual, Mum cooked up a storm – eight different types of dishes, eight being the number for good luck! Mum made all my favourite dishes, no guessing what they were, pork balls, pork belly and pork knuckles – my goodness! The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation (stopped at my mother as I have yet to learn how to make this traditional dish!)
Braised pork belly with mushrooms were absolutely divine! I am a tad bias here, but it is the BEST pork belly ever! Tender with a slither of fat, my goodness, unbelievable! Eaten with man tao (chinese steamed buns) – perfect!
Pork knuckle is also another favourite of mine – succulent, juicy and melt in your mouth – WOW! Bad for the cholesterol, but totally scrumptious!
Unfortunately, I didn't take photos of each individual dish – which is very unusual for me. However, below is a photo of the marvelous feast that Mum and my sister-in-law, O, made.
Steamed fish which in chinese is 'yu' sounds like the words for wish and abundance. So having the fish symbolizes a wish for abundance in the coming year.
The shark fin soup – a favourite dish of mine. O made this, a little different to mum's but it was absolutely superb! A sign of wealth and fortune, so more for me!
The noodles,which represent longevity and long life was magnificent.
O also made these wonderful prawns! We needed a bit of colour, a bit of red, and these prawns were it! Red being the colour for happiness so these delicious prawns symbolises joy.
Last but not least, bakso goreng – deep fried pork balls (yes – Mum certainly knows how much I love pork!) were unreal. I couldn't help but eat five prior to dinner, I can't remember how many I managed to eat.
My contribution to the feast – mango pudding, recipe adapted from food safari.
- 1 cup water
- 6 tsp powdered gelatine
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 litre soft mango ice cream
- 75ml evaporated milk
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 large mango, peeled seeded and diced
- Remove ice cream an hour before starting to allow it to soften.
- Boil some water and place in a bowl – mix sugar and gelatine together. Stir until all is dissolved and thick and syrupy.
- Pour into a large bowl and add mango ice cream and stir until smooth.
- Add evaporated milk, crushed ice and diced mango pieces and stir together.
- Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or bowls.
- Chill in the refrigerator until set, at least two hours.
Unfortunately, I was too full to eat any desserts. I could not move! 'The Mother' had to carry me back to the car. The other diners had some and thought it was wonderful. I did leave one at home, and will have it later for dessert.
It was a wonderful evening spent with family. I even got some ang pao (red packets) from Mum! I guess you are never too old to receive them!
To my dear friends and family, Xin Nian Kuai Le! All the best in 2011 – Wishing you all the happiness, good times, and good fortunes to cherish forever! Here's to 2011!


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Hello everybody,
I just wanted to let you know that there is now a karezza subreddit, which you can find here: http://reddit.com/r/karezza.
The subreddit is still in its infancy but it is growing steadily. The content is a mix of articles from around the internet, including reuniting.info, and some original posts. We're also trying to spread the word and educate other parts of reddit about karezza.
If you reddit, I hope you'll stop by and post something from time to time. Thanks!
Thanks for letting us know
but I already have a link to it on this page: http://www.reuniting.info/karezza_korner_intro
You guys are doing some great work. Hopefully some of our visitors will cruise over there too.
Great, thanks!
I hadn't seen the link.


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Photographer's Note
Trashi Chhoe Dzong is located at the west bank of Wang Chhu (River). Like other Dzongs it is built without using nails or written plans. The original Dzong was built in the 13th century and have since gone through several rebuildings due to fire. The current structure is built in the 1960s as Thimphu became the new capital of Bhutan, taking over from Punakha. It is now the seat of the government and the headquarters of the clergy.
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Antipodean (666) 2012-11-11 0:06
Kia ora KW,
An inspirational photo. I like the way you have focused in clear detail the autumn leaves, keeping also the artificially lit Monastery in full detail. Technically very well done. Cheers, Neil
pajaran (93308) 2012-11-11 1:16
Dobar dan.
Imate lepe fotografije u vasoj galeriji.
Lep pogled na opalo lisce i palatu ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobar tekst i kompozicija.
Lep trenutak.
Imajte lep dan za odmor.
Sve najbolje.
Good day.
You have beautiful photos in your gallery.
Nice view of the foliage and the palace ...
Good image sharpness, contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
Good lyrics and compositions.
Beautiful moment.
Have a nice rest day.
All the best.
unclehotshot (4004) 2015-03-19 8:02
Hi KW
That is a really cool and well done photo. Largely thanks to the low unususal POV. Strange and interesting.
Super nice!!
Cheers Frank


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ShareCastlesMag.com's Top Ten Newton MA Properties (June 2015) By Jim LowensternPosted Monday, Aug 24, 2015 tech

 Recently featured on YouTube are CastlesMag.com's Top Newton Massachusetts homes for our June 2015 video. Ranging from newly renovated single family homes to antique gems in the heart of Chestnut Hill, the selection details every aspect of luxury living in Massachusetts. While many of us can only dream about living in such homes, it doesn't hurt to take a peak at the lifestyle of the rich.  Click here to explore our fantasy properties, and the very best of what the Newton and Massachusetts housing market has to offer for the month of June 2015.


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Hometown Construction was started in Waukegan Illinois in 1948 by Wayman (Bill) Lolmaugh.
In the Early 1950's Gerald Lolmaugh joined his father in the construction business and the name was changed to Modern Home Builders. Then several years later, Jack joined his brother and father in the business also. Throughout those early years and up until 1972 the Lolmaugh Family built approximately 2,000 Family oriented custom homes throughout Northern Lake County area. During this time Bill Lolmaugh split off from Modern Homes Builders and formed a concrete company, which he ran till his retirement in the early 1980's.
Following his marriage to Patricia in 1972, Guy (Gerald's Son) and his new wife took over Modern Home Builders when Gerald and Jack retired from the building business and have been running the company ever since. Modern Homes, Inc. has a specialty, which is building quality semi-custom and custom homes. We also understand that building a new home is not always an option for everyone. Many times it is more practical to remodel and modify your existing home. We offer this service to those who want to take advantage of our expertise and quality that Modern Homes, Inc. offers in this industry. Because we specialize in these types of homes and remodeling projects we have developed many unique methods in order to build a quality semi custom and custom home for a price that people can still afford. On a yearly basis, Modern Homes builds anywhere from 10-20 semi-custom and custom homes. This gives us tremendous buying power, which we can then pass along to our customers.
Through our many years of being in the home building business in the Northern Lake County and Southern Kenosha Counties, Modern Homes has gained the respect of the building officials in all the communities in which we build. It doesn't take them long to realize it is our goal to build a quality semi custom and custom home, many times complementing our work and staff.
It is a common thing at Modern Homes, Inc. to design new plans or modify existing plans to suit each family's needs and requirements and to build them a beautiful home that they can live in and be proud of for many years to come.
Since Taking over Modern Homes, Inc. Guy, Patti and Family have built in excess of 2,000 homes in Northern Lake County and Southern Wisconsin in addition to numerous remodeling projects. During this time, they have worked with many of the prominent business people in the area including but not limited to; attorneys, realtors, loan companies, and bankers just to name a few. It can be extremely helpful to a home buyer to be building with a contractor that is well known for honesty, integrity and that is an established member of the construction community in Northern Lake County and southern Kenosha Counties for over 35 years. On most occasions your attorney and mortgage company will have worked with Modern Homes, Inc. at some time and will be aware of our fine reputation. This will help give you a piece of mind that you are choosing the right builder.
Modern Homes, Inc. has been members of the National Home Builder's Association, Greater Chicago Home Builder's Association, Lake County Home Builders Association., Kenosha County Home Builders Association and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry in fine standing for many years.


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(CBS News) NEW YORK - Ming Tsai didn't begin his career in the kitchen.
The Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef, who's host and executive producer of PBS' popular "Simply Ming," received a mechanical engineering degree from Yale and a master's in hotel administration and hospitality marketing from Cornell, before following his passion for cooking.
And the king of Asian cuisine says his mechanical engineering aptitude actually helped lead him to become a chef, and helps him in the kitchen to this day.
Ming, who's known for his innovative East-meets-West cooking style and is credited with bringing Asian-style cooking to the masses, has also written four cookbooks. And his fifth, called "Simply Ming" (just like his show), will hit stores in a couple of months.
He visited "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to serve up recipes, including his ultimate dish, Duck Breast with Blueberry Gin Sauce.
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Duck Breast with Blueberry-Gin Sauce and Cucumber Couscous
Serves 4
- 2 cups whole wheat couscous
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips plus sprigs for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 duck breasts (about 10 ounces each), preferably Pekin, tenderloin, any sinew and excess fat removed
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 1/2 cup Bombay Sapphire East
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
1. Make the couscous. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover, and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Fluff with a fork, turn off the heat, cover, and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff again, transfer couscous to a large bowl and allow to cool. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour then add the cucumber, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and basil. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Score the skin side of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, slicing only halfway through the fat layer.
3. Heat a large heavy saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Season the breasts with salt and pepper, turn the heat to low, and cook - skin side down - until brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board skin side up, and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat into a heatproof bowl and reserve.
4. Return the pan to medium-high heat. When the fat is hot, add the onion, ginger and lemongrass and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the Bombay Sapphire East and cook until all the alcohol has burned off. Add the blueberries and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer blueberry-gin sauce to a saucepan over low heat to stay warm.
5. Rinse and wipe out pan. Heat pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of reserved duck fat and swirl to coat. When fat is hot, add the duck breasts meat side down and cook until medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over and cook to re-crisp the skin sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
6. Place large mound of couscous on serving platter. Slice duck and place on top of couscous. Spoon blueberry sauce over couscous and garnish with basil sprigs.
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John Brennan
He was heading despondently for the bus terminus when a cry rang out behind him: "Ethan!"
He spun around, hoping against hope ... only to find Gilbert Chan, together with his twin sister, Charlotte.
Despite being his long-time enemies, the twins had tipped him off about their father's crazed attempt to burn down Ethan's grandad's shop and seize the land it stood on.
However, besides making the world a safer place, their father's arrest had enabled Gilbert and Charlotte to finally discover the truth about their mother's absence: she hadn't, as they had always been told, abandoned them. Instead, when they'd divorced, their dad had tricked her out of custody of their children. Now, after a tearful reunion, the twins were on their way back to America with her.
"But why are you leaving Maya already, Ethan?" Charlotte asked.
Ethan looked at her nonplussed. "What do you mean?"
"All the flights have been delayed because of the bad weather."
And that is when Ethan spotted her.
With the dream of a classic Hollywood-style reunion once more alive, Ethan raced towards passport control.
But the smooth slow-motion dash into each other's arms was destined not to be. Instead, Maya, who had been dragging her feet hoping he'd yet turn up, took one last look around before finally joining the short queue at the security check.
With his increasingly desperate yells unheard, and the line in front of Maya all but gone, Ethan picked up speed and then ... took off.
Ethan didn't see the backpacker asleep on the floor of the airport concourse until it was too late. For his part, the exhausted backpacker continued to see nothing but the images that filled his dreams: the girl he had just met in India, and the fun he hoped to have on the next stage of his gap year adventure in Australia.
In the moments Ethan flew through the air above him, he could have reflected on any of the myriad things that had happened to him of late: his mother being rushed to hospital; the social networking site he had launched with his friends; the purchase of Grandad's shop; or even the heroic way he had saved that shop from destruction.
But right now, the past 12 months boiled down to just two things. This was the year he had got together with Maya and this was the year he risked losing her.
But it seemed the bad luck that had dogged Ethan and Maya's relationship from the start was finally beginning to turn. When he did return to Earth, Ethan landed on a fortuitously placed pile of luggage, and, as Maya reached the front of her queue, he proceeded to skid face-first, and unhurt, along the highly polished floor.
Maya was literally swept off her feet - but in her case, it was Ethan who cushioned her fall.
As they lay there together, in a crumbled and winded heap, he seized the moment to gaze deep into her eyes and tell her, "I'm coming with you".
Caught up as she was in an emotional maelstrom of surprise and delight, at that moment "Huh?" was the most profound response Maya could muster.
So, as Ethan has just flown through space, let's now fly through time to answer all those questions still only half-formulated in Maya's mind. First, backwards ...
Earlier that day, Ethan's mum, distraught that her son continued to suffer despite all he had done for his family, had visited his school.
There, together with Ethan's sympathetic form master, she had devised a plan.
Mr Hemmings not only knew the UK school Maya planned to enrol in, he also knew the headmaster of that establishment very well.
There were no guarantees, but Mr Hemmings felt sure an application from a student as talented as Ethan would be looked upon favourably - especially as Ethan, flush with the profits of shamefacebook's success, would have no trouble paying the fees. And now forwards ...
But what of all the responsibilities, and the emotional ties, that anchored Ethan to his life in Hong Kong?
Well, Ethan's childhood friend Yiu-hon left shamefacebook, and his troubled past, behind to help Grandad turn his paper offerings business into a real online success. While the front of the ageing and much-loved shop continued as before, the back was turned into a hi-tech office serving tradition-starved Chinese communities around the world.
And, of course, Ethan's goodbye to his pal Sam, and Sam's sister Jenny, was an emotional affair. There were even tears - though surprisingly they were Jenny's, without whose computer skills shamefacebook would never have happened.
However, in the safe hands of the siblings, the site was assured a bright future, particularly as it was now backed by the willing financial investment of their parents.
The only stipulation Ethan made, and one that his friends readily agreed to, was that some of shamefacebook's profits be used to sponsor a place at St Jude's International School for someone from a similarly impoverished background to Ethan's.
Even though his sister, Sophie, was about to return for the summer from her studies in Australia, Ethan would never have contemplated leaving Hong Kong if he wasn't sure his mother was secure and happy. The debt he owed her was impossible to measure or repay.
And, while Mum could have chosen to use some of the shamefacebook windfall to buy a flat of her own, instead she chose to stay with her friends on the Ki Lung Estate - though she did splash out on a little redecoration.
Before he left, Ethan met up with Mr Hemmings at a cha chaan teng. Over a milk tea, his teacher passed on some pointers on coping with the demands of the British education system. When it was time to go, he rose and shook Ethan's hand.
"You weren't always the easiest to deal with," he told his former student, "but the truth is, some pupils deserve to be cut more slack than others. And you, Ethan, never let the school, or anyone, down."
If all this sounds like a bit of a fairytale ending, it is still a Hong Kong fairytale ending. Before Ethan could join Maya, there were, of course, endless forms to fill in, procedures to go through and decisions to be awaited. But that was all to come.
For now, as they lay in each other's arms on the airport concourse floor, surrounded by a growing circle of the curious and the amused, there was only one thing for Ethan and Maya left to do - and that was kiss.
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In my last product review roundup, I mentioned that I had tried and been impressed with the Clean Lean Protein from NuZest USA. It's a pea protein, available either in a neutral flavor or in subtle varieties of vanilla, cappuccino or chocolate. Clean Lean Protein is nut free, soy free, gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, and rich in complete protein (more info here).
I come across a lot of allergen-free, vegan protein powders, but what impressed me about this particular one was the taste. Clean Lean Protein uses thaumatin, a stevia alternative that's harvested from the katemfe fruit (native to West Africa). I don't particularly care for artificial sweeteners, even these so-called natural ones, but as far sweeteners go, I found the taste of Clean Lean Protein to be much less sugary and artificial than a lot of the stevia-flavored proteins I've tried. And this is the vanilla flavor–I haven't yet tried the natural flavor, which contains no sweeteners at all.
So far, I've used Clean Lean Protein primarily in smoothies.
It adds flavor and texture without overpowering the fruit. And the vanilla flavor is really reminiscent of vanilla bean.
It's very rare that I use protein powders in any other way than as a smoothie add-in, but lately I've been meaning to branch out. When the folks at NuZest, who are sponsoring today's giveaway, asked if I'd be interested in peeking at a few of their recipes for the protein powder, I said yes. One that immediately stood out to me was this delicious recipe for gingerbread granola.
Gingerbread Granola Recipe from Nuzest (gluten free, soy free)
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 scoop Smooth Vanilla or Just Natural Clean Lean Protein
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp raw pepitas
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1/2 tbsp raw sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger or try 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger for a stronger, spicier taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp brown or coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup dried fruits e.g. cranberries, goji berries, white mulberries, raisins, chopped crystallized ginger etc
- 1. Heat oven to 325 F.
- 2. Add all ingredients, except the dried fruits, in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- 3. Line a tray with baking paper and spread mixture into a thin layer.
- 4. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- 5. Remove mixture from oven & allow to cool before stirring through dried fruit.
- 6. Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
The one hesitation I had when I reviewed NuZest originally was the cost ($43.95 for 500 grams). In order to give my readers a chance to sample Clean Lean Protein, and decide for themselves whether or not it's a worthy investment, the folks at NuZest are offering free full serve samples of the protein powder to the first 200 of my readers who sign up to their mailing list. Anyone who signs up today will have samples on the way next week.
Anyone who signs up will also get a 30% discount on his or her first purchase through the NuZest website. And finally, one lucky winner who signs up will get three large jars of the protein, in whichever combination of flavors you prefer: chocolate, vanilla, cappuccino, strawberry, or natural, as well as a NuZest shaker. Pretty sweet!
To sign up and take advantage of this cool offer, click here to be taken to the NuZest site. Good luck, and I hope you'll enjoy checking the product out! In the meantime, I think that granola recipe is enticing whether you add protein or not; I'm hoping to whip up a batch soon.
Speaking of giveaways, I was of course tardy announcing the winner of my Veestro frozen meal giveaway. That lucky winner was #1272, Sarah H. Congrats, Sarah!
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Right now, I'm posting about easier ways to enjoy the holidays. The last three posts talk about this and I'll be writing at least one more - about kids, gifts and the gimmies. :)
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In my life, Christmas letter-writing IS an added stress. However, I want to give you inspiration for still doing it the old-fashioned way. :) I realize that most Christmas letters are mass-produced, and an e-version seems like a good alternative. But one of my greatest simple joys about the holiday season is going to the mailbox and seeing whose Christmas greetings I received that day. It's a small gift you can give to many all at once, and I believe it's appreciated far more than you realize. To me, it's proof that someone thought of me...maybe in mass...but they still had to go through their mailing list and decide who "made the cut" to receive their little tidbit of love and greetings. It makes me feel special....and that's a gift that's always worth giving! :)
PS...A year or so ago, when economy hit hard, we recieved numerous e-greetings. While I still "made the list"...it didn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling. It was cold and impersonal. I pay bills online. I get store ads in my inbox. I get reminders from acquaintances about what's coming up in my social or business calendar. It doesn't reek of "personal" intentions. Just a thought...
Yes! thanks for the reminder...it's a tactile experience when it comes in the mail. I like that too. ;)ReplyDelete


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Brief Overview
Food & Pricing: So far, I have only had lunch, most sandwiches were around 16.00 the entrées not much more, with the exception of a couple of 29.00 items. See menus at the bottom of the post. The cocktails & wine seemed really reasonable to me. – Quality and execution are fine, however, only a couple of vegetarian options, modified salads would be the vegan option.
Parking: They have a nice sized on site lot, with Free Valet, we were also able to Self Park.
Patio: Nice spacious patio, with heaters for cold weather! – No Dogs allowed I believe. – No covering's over the tables, so bring your sun glasses.
Service and Cleanliness: Service was great and very professional, our server didn't even comment on the huge glop of remoulade on my shirt. – Patio was clean, we didn't go inside past being seated.
Take out: Offered. See photo below on the review, our server even labeled and dated our leftovers!
Now on to the Review
Dru and I are always looking for a good place nearby his casa in the Studewood / Heights area to grab a bite. – I moved from the Galleria out to Manvel last year, and the food both in Manvel and the neighboring Pearland area are to our *personal* tastes unacceptable. Yes if you are a carnivore, such as Dru or my Roomie Josh, there are the various Killen's, yet in near a year neither have opted to try it so the appeal must not be that strong, and certainly vegetarians such as myself and our vegan friends are quite left out. All that is left are chain restaurants, and the occasional independently owned joint that again lack vegan/veggie options and fall short of expectations overall. Also, most establishments out there are sans patio.
Enter us grabbing a bite near Oak Forest at Bernadine's last month. The weather was windy, overcast, and clammy, so we had the nice roomy patio all to ourselves. Which is preferred for many reasons, but especially so when you are the millennial smack in the middle of a weekday lunch photographing every item that hits the table. – Note they also have heaters out for cooler temps, a big plus for me as I am patio diner all the way unless it's just impossible.
We started out with French 75's and he had Oysters. (Gulf Oysters as there were recommended to us over the East Coast.) They came out with a Mignonette sauce, Cocktail sauce, and hot sauce, but no crackers.
Here is another shot of the oysters if you are into that sort of thing 🙂 – They must have been good even with out the crackers as they were quickly slurped down with no complaints.
We also shared the Fall Salad (Herirloom Carrot, Cauliflower, Sage Aioli, Pickled Apple & Kohlrabi, Kale & Peacn Pistou), we were attended by the bartender, and he knowing we were sharing, nicely split all our plates with us having to ask. I took a couple of pics, as you can see, not only was this salad delicious, earthy, and healthy but quite photogenic! (Maybe vegan without the Aioli?) I would get it again, and with all the fibrous veggies, even half of it was very filling, were the full salad to be the only item I ordered for myself I would have likely had some leftover.
We then, only wanting to snack, split the Fried Green Tomato Po-Boy with Fries and a side of the Pickled Fried Okra.
I liked it, the dressing on the Po-Boy was a bit sweet for my taste, dry with a squeeze a lemon would have been more suited to my preferences. – The Pickled Okra was nice too, but I think I would also personally prefer fresh / standard fried Okra. It was served with a pinkish colored remoulade type sauce, I for the whimsy asked for some Ranch to go with, however, this is a "Chef doesn't do Ranch" kinda joint.
On to dessert. Trendy and Hipster fo sho. It was down to the Purple Potato Pie (Or did they say yam? Eh, same diff) or the Butternut Squash and Sage Crème Brulee. We, being large Crème Brulee fans opted to go that route.
It was okay, I would for sure go for the Purple pie next time. Lovely in the photo, however, the plate it is served in is very shallow resulting in a very thin, large disc of custard. After trying this plating of the dish, I prefer the traditional type of ramekin resulting in a thicker / taller layer of custard. The fried sage leaves were lovely, but the marinated squash bits and such retained a quite firm fruit cup pear type texture that didn't compliment the soft custard well, to toothy and chewy maybe? – We also had a lot left of which we had scooped into a small container for snacking later.
Our bartender friend was also nice enough to box up our fried okra and label and date it! Nice touch! – As well as having compact non Styrofoam packaging for small items.
While not perfect, I really enjoyed Bernadine's and look forward to going back soon. Below are the food and drink menus so you can see what else they have to offer. I love the local shout out with the I-10 platter!
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