Taking a Long Break...

I've been feeling really unaccomplished lately. Unproductive.

Having the need to blog, to instagram, to take note of stuff is taking a toil on me.

For Year 2015, it might be a bit late for new year resolutions but I guess so long as you'd like to make good changes in your life, nothing's too late.

This year, I want to give my all to God, to work, to having a healthier lifestyle, 

to making more money, to spending more time with loved ones.

Hence why I'm going to:

Stop Blogging

Stop Instagramming my Photos

Stop Spending time on Social Media 

(Twitter, Facebook, Blog etc. I might check out Instagram now and then...)

And concentrate on:

Reading the Bible

Spending time with God

Memory Scripture

Focusing on Work

Working Out (might take up Yoga or Pilates)

Eating Healthier even on weekends

Creating more cards for that extra money

I guess that's all for now...

I'll catch up with you probably a year from now.

Till then, stay healthy & stay happy!

Adieus!

Dreamy C

CNY Goodies from Bengawan Solo

I met up with a gf for lunch one day. During lunch, she was telling me how much she like the cookies from Bengawan Solo. I never bought cookies from Bengawan Solo. I rarely even stepped in. I've only tried and liked the corn kueh there. Hearing that, I decided to check it out with her. ^^

My Mom loves this but somehow, she didn't want this, this year.

She has lotsa goodies back home herself!

Close-Up

Choc Almond Cookies

I love this! Last bottle in the shop as well!

Pistachio Almond Cookies

A little sweet. Wonder why I got it in the 1st place. The pistachios perhaps...

Cranberry Almond Cookies

Boy were these lovely... 

My cousin gave me these - Pineapple Tarts!

I like that it's not too overly sweet and that it has pineapple bits in it still! It's not entirely smooth. ^^

I end off with a non-food related photo.

My little nephew whom I love after spending some time with him for the 1st time.

Yes, I'm a bad aunt... =(

This boy just captures my heart! =D

I shall call him little J! ^^

Have a great day Peeps!

Dreamy C

Meals for Week 8

Week 8! I'm enjoying and is reaping the benefits of clean eating!

16th Feb, Monday

I made these little babies for breakfast which starts on Mon and ends on Fri for me. ^^

A close-up! I put lotsa sharp cheddar cheese on top. Yumz...

I had 2 of these and a toast with peanut butter for brekky!

Lunch was out. I had prawn noodles.

Dinner was Ipoh Hor Fun with Chicken & Beansprouts.

17th Feb, Tuesday

Breakfast was 2 x cheddar cheese omelette with a smoothie.

I didn't visit the toilet yesterday and so, I thought I needed some fibre.

Hence, I dumped some mixed berries, ground flaxseed and rice milk 

into my NutriBullet and blend away!

Lunch was with a friend. I had a bowl of Tom Yum Handmade Noodles.

Dinner will be Quinoa with Smoked Paprika Salmon & Capsicums.

This was supposed to be my lunch. I forgot about my lunch appointment until when I was about to leave home for work. Hence, I turned it for dinner instead.

18th Feb, Wednesday

Need, need fibre! Smoothie I go! The same as the one on 17th Feb, Tuesday.

This was lunch - Mee Bakso with Chicken Satay.

Peanut Sauce was Yumz...

Dinner was Steamboat. Read all about it HERE.

19th Feb, Thursday

Lotsa Berries Smoothie!

I threw in a mixture of fresh strawberries, raspberries and black berries along with some rice milk.

Tasted surprisingly sweet! Must be the Korean Strawberries... ^^

This was lunch! @ my 1st Aunt's place. She's THE BEST cook!

We have chicken, fish, prawns, roast pork, braised sea cucumber with mushrooms (my fav.), abalones with spinach, chap chye and also soup (absence in this photo)!

I LUUURRRVVEEE her soup!

Dinner was leftover stuff from steamboat.

20th Feb, Friday

Breakfast was a smoothie same as the one on 19th Feb, Thursday.

Lunch was leftover stuff from steamboat.

Dinner was Rice with Braised Chicken, Ngoh Hiang (made by S which just isn't good in my humble opinion) and some veggie with mushrooms.

Well, that's how my Week 8 looks like.

I got to go plan what my meals will be for Week 9!

Have a great Saturday Y'all!!!

Dreamy C

I Fine...Thank You Love You

I went to watch this with S on 18th Feb.

This was screened on 22nd Jan.

Hence, it's been in the movie theater for more than a month!

Tells you A LOT about this movie!

Both of us laughed from the beginning till the end.

It's really filled with humor! 

Besides, both the male lead and female lead are such beautiful people! Eye candy... ^^

Go catch it for some laughs!

Dreamy C

Steamboat for CNY

I don't know about you but I luuurrrvveee steamboat.

There's no need to wait till the Eve of CNY to enjoy steamboat. 

In fact, I can have it 365 days a year, every year if I want to! Simply 'cos it's easily available.

Nearing CNY, steamboat is not THAT easily available. Even if they are available, they don't taste as good. Hence why I like to prepare it myself.

Even though I've had my reunion dinner with Mom and Bro in Buffet Town, 

a reunion dinner in my opinion, is not complete without steamboat. ^^

I snapped photos to share with you guys on MY version of steamboat.

I made some dumplings myself and I also made a chilli dip with the help of the sauce from Dancing Chef! Great! I just added some sauce in a bowl. Then I added some sesame oil, sesame seeds, minced garlic and some chilli padi. Yumz...

1st Row: Fish Dumplings, Pacific Clams, Tiger Prawns, Chicken, Handmade Dumplings

2nd Row: Tofu, Pork Balls, Crabsticks, Taiwan Sausages, Red Snapper, Pork Belly, Fishballs, Silken Tofu

Last Row: Yu Sheng, Enoki Mushrooms, Lettuce, Dang Oh (there's slices of abalone in the Yu Sheng)

My broth is made up of chicken and fish. It's quite a mix but still good. ^^

Well, that's my reunion dinner for you! I'm sure we're going to have a few more rounds of Yu Sheng in the remaining days of CNY. There's a total of 15 days for CNY! I LURRRRVVEEE Yu Sheng! ^^

On CNY, we also have pineapple tarts and oranges!

These were made by S.

A bit sweet for my taste. I prefer them slightly tart. =D

I was however, given some really nice ones from my cousin! *heart*

I hope you've been enjoying your holidays thus far!

Xin Nian Kuai Le! (Happy New Year)

Shen Ti Jian Kang! (Good Health)

Dreamy C

Cedele on 15.02.2015

J & I went to Cedele for lunch yesterday.

Just a simple meal...

I had Mushroom Soup as my Starter.

J had Curry Pumpkin Soup which I have no photo to show.

This is J's Main - Chicken & Avocado Sandwich

This is one of Cedele's popular sandwich and J orders this every time he is at Cedele for a meal.

This is my Main.

I forgot the name for it but it's under the Vegetarian section and it's the 3-Shroom something.

I ordered this the last time I was at Cedele and told myself not to order it again.

I must have forgotten all about it. =(

I like the mushrooms but I don't like the patty.

Cedele seriously isn't even a place I would consider for any meals.

I'm just not a Sandwich person. 

I would much rather have a bowl of piping hot and spicy prawn noodles. >.<

Have a great Monday Peeps!

Dreamy C

Meals for Week 7

Week 7 already! Time really flies...

09th Feb, Monday

Breakfast - Berry Chia Smoothie

It consists of mixed berries, chia seeds, water and pomegranate juice

Tasted sour and light. With the absence of almond milk or greek yogurt, I thought this will not last me till lunch time. Hence, I consumed a packet of noodles with 1 x hash brown and 1 x fish fillet.

Lunch was Quinoa, Smoked Paprika Salmon & Baked Capsicums and Onions

As I've BSF class on Monday, dinner will be out.

I had my all-time favourite - Chicken Rice (Drumstick & Back Part) along with some Beansprouts.

It's a big portion for 1 but I usually take it this way. I'm a glutton. >.<

I did however, notice that I got really thirsty after 2 - 3 hours. It has got to be the MSG.

I shall keep this at bay...

10th Feb, Tuesday

Breakfast - Raspberry Chia Smoothie

It consists of raspberries, banana, greek yogurt, chia seeds, apple juice & vanilla extract.

This tasted much better than the smoothie on Monday. Besides, the color also looks much better...

Lunch - Soba with Tofu & Zucchini

Nice, light and refreshing!

Dinner at Comnam. Read HERE.

11th Feb, Wednesday

Breakfast was 2 slices of toast with Peanut Butter from 2nd Helpings, 

along with a glass of orange juice.

Lunch was the same as the one on 09th Feb, Monday.

Yes, I can consume the same type of food a few times in a week and never get tired of it.

I am starting to look forward to my solo steamboat come 18th Feb! ^^

Dinner which is Porridge, Broccoli with Garlic & Steam Pomfret

This is my favorite simple meal. ^^

12th Feb, Thursday

Breakfast this morning is the same as the one on 10th Feb, Tuesday.

Lunch was Quinoa with Capsicums, Onions & Balsamic Chicken

Dinner was Rice with Honey & Ginger Chicken and Fried Egg.

I wonder why I do not have a photo snapped.

Oh... I was busy talking to my helper. Ha ha...

13th Feb, Friday

Breakfast was Vegetarian Bee Hoon.
Lunch will be the same as the one on 10th Feb, Tuesday.
Dinner was Rice with Braised Chicken & 2 x Hard Boil Egg.

14th Feb, Saturday

I had this (Rice with Vegetarian Curry Veggie) for lunch

15th Feb, Sunday

I had Rice with 01 x Steam Cod & Diced Zucchini & Diced Carrot for dinner

The other Cod Fish is for J. He Loves Cod Fish! ^^

I must say they are expensive fish to begin with but with the CNY lurking around the corner, they have turned EVEN MORE expensive. Oh well...

Wishing you a fantastic Monday!

Dreamy C