Bukit Jelutong Plant Exchange and Church Camp.

Still remember the trip that i "korek"  my coin box to go? It was yesterday. It was 1 day church camp. Mamarazzi said just nice coz on the same day she saw there was an event in a gardening group. They were having a Plant Exchange/donation/giveaway activity in Bukit Jelutong. 

Hence, very early in the morning, Mamarazzi dumped dropped my at my former kindie...yes kindie coz though I have stopped going to kindie but attend their Funland programme every weekend. 

There they, send a bunch of us to the church for our fun camp. 

After dropping me, Papa and Mamarazzi zoom zoom to Bukit Jelutong lo. The organiser, BJ Green Rangers, were there very early in the morning. Already there were plenty of plants to be adopted on the table. 

Mamarazzi also dropped her two boxes full of plants on the table lo. Paiseh paiseh....all using nice pots but Mamarazzi's using recycled bottles. Ahemm...hentam la....after all when go home, they will still need to replant the plants kot...

 It was a plant galore according to her. There were Indian borage, basil, mints,  misai kucing, mulberry, curry leaves plant, spider plants, adenium, cactus, lily and many more that she lost track.

Many people came by and dropped plants and cuttings. They also bring home some plants.

Guess depending on the timing when ones arrived ; coz when the table were nearly empty, new people arrives ..they will drop their plants there and took new plants home.

Some plants owner stay back and wait for their plants to be adopted and to gives advices. It was fun listening to so many who are willing to share their experience.

 A young gardener looking for a plant for himself under his mom's guidance. That's right...start them young .

Mamarazzi noted that edibles plants were snapped up very fast. Hmmm....people listening to the call of planting edibles instead of flowers?

Anyway, she was very happy that all plants were adopted.

 So what did she take home? Also a box full of plants and cuttings.

Among it , is this "Cekur Batik". If not mistaken, the scientific name is Kaempferia elegans (Silver spot) . The pattern on the leave is so unique. Just like batik cloth. It's from ginger family. Can be use for cooking meat wor.

Papa also found the plant that he wanted. Jeng! Jeng! he have been hunting for this birdnest fern for quite sometime. Happy to have found that and also made some friends too.

There were a couple there who invited Mamarazzi and few others to his home to see his plant. Alamak.....shy shy la....not only see...he also gave out some of his plants. Mamarazzi got two pots of beautiful adeniums from him. She so happy leh.

I asked her...where's mine...she said I can choose any one of the plants that she brought home as mine. I choose Chamomille. 

Thank you very much to BJ Green Rangers for such a meaningful event. Hopefully there will be more plant exchange session in the future.

By the time, they came to pick me up from camp in the evening, I was "hyper" too. I had so much fun at the camp that I talked about it non-stop....Oh well...maybe got stop la...stop to eat before continue talking. They are going to have Christmas Celebration on 25th. Asked me to bring parents go wor. I wanted to go leh. 

After makan...oi-oi is the best lo... Mamarazzi said me snoring so loud till flies also can go into my mouth leh. 

Dinner at Restaurant Khunthai, Kepong

A long long time ago.....till Mamarazzi also forgotten the date and time and why we were around Kepong area....we end up at Restaurant Khunthai Kepong. It's was our first time there. First time heard of it was from Uncle Pete.

Sleepy ah...but gunrgy also leh....thinking of the mouth watering dishes at Khunthai....

Papa wants the fried Tofu. Taste great with the dipping. 

Mamarazzi knew that I love to eat Lala so ordered some for me lo. Quite fresh.

But they seems to have forgotten our instruction of not putting cili padi into it. Hot ahhhhh....gimme the whole hug of Watermelon juice please.

Mamarazzi pulak wanted the Chicken feet salad. Said appetising wor. 

Not sure about this but both Mamarazzi and Papa ate till "raining"...spicy but can;t seems to stop drinking that soup.

Guess food quality wise , it is have the same high standard as Khunthai in PJ and Klang. Environment.....make sure don't wear shorts if you decided to sit outside at night. Inside the restaurant itself looks more spacious and comfortable than the one in PJ.

Overall...happy with the service and food here. Address : No17A / 18A, Jalan Desa 2/8, Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, 52100, Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-6277 3523

Lai Fun Tou at No 295, Gopeng (Restaurant Yik Wong)

During our last trip to Ipoh, Auntie Claire and her gang brought us to a famous Lai Fun in Gopeng. Wah lau eh...they are sure makan kaki to the max leh.

Just finished the dinner at Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman(Restaurant) Cui Hu Jing and then one of the gang suggested to have Lai Fun while on the way back to Ipoh town. Apa lagi...off we went Lai Fun hunting.

Arrived there quite late...think it was around 9pm (?). Not much "liew" (additional ingredients) left.  Heard that this shop start business at 8pm .

But we managed grab a bowl or two of "liew".

Initially ordered a bowl of Lai Fun to share. Everyone were quite full from the dinner earlier but just wanna try out the Lai Fun there since we were in that area. It's said that this Lai Fun is homemade. Taste and texture is unlike the machine made which is more chewy.

From the look of it, Mamarazzi thinks it look something like the Lai Fun used in Trengganu laksa but not as dark color.

 

End up ...ordered a bowl for myself. Yup..my tummy can fit in some more leh coz I didn't eat much during dinner. Some more tapau-ed back one packet to eat in the hotel.

Verdict- Gooood.

Errrr...address ah.... Errrrr...have to ask Auntie Claire and Auntie Nancy coz Mamarazzi tarak jot down. The restaurant have no name...only saw it's at number 295. Mamarazzi tried and google...got image..but no address...got address but no image.

Saw one Lai Fun restaurant listed in google search.. Restaurant Xin Kim Hoong  : 295, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Gopeng Jaya, 31600, Gopeng, Perak. Suspected it might be the same restaurant that we went to as the chances of two restaurants selling Lai Fun, start business around 8pm and having the same Lot No : 295 is quite low right? Anyway...will update the correct address if there is any readers out there who can help. Thanks

Updated : 26 Nov 2015
Found it!  managed to dig up a photo snapped in the restaurant. Restaurant name is Restaurant Yik Wong.

Homegrown Taugeh(Bean Sprout)

 Second last day of school, Cikgu asked us t bring some cotton and a plastic container to school. Said it's for a science project wor.

She gave us some green beans and added some water to the container. Told us bring home. Said it will grow into "taugeh"(Bean Sprouts) ...then can eat wor.

When Mamarazzi saw that...she said...not enough la..Just a few seeds. Won't have enough to cook leh. You know her la...everything also big scale one......She pour more green beans that Papa bought into a basket. Added some water.

Ne need cotton meh? She said no need wor. Just water will do.

 The next day her "taugeh" had sprouted. She drained away the water. and kept a dark place. Said have to "wash/rinse" the taugeh 2 or 3 times a day and the taugeh is to be kept in dark place . This will make the taugeh Pui Pui (fat) just like the taugeh that we eat in Ipoh.

These are my taugeh after 3 days. All tall and slim like me. 

 These are mamarazzi's Taugeh after 4 days(yesterday). All short short and fat.

 Mine vs Mamarazzi's . Can see the difference? Mine not kept in dark place. Mamarazzi's taugeh is just a day younger than mine

 Had "Ngah Choy Kai"(Chicken with bean sprout) last night. It's one of the famous must eat dish if you go to Ipoh.

Again, Mamarazzi used short cut when making the Chicken dish. She cooked the chicken in a pot of hot watter. Added ginger slices, spring onions and an old cucumber. Forgotten to add salt. But okay la...can add salt later on.

When the chicken was cooked, she just took out the chicken and let it cool before chopping into pieces loh.

 As for the pot of water...well....it become the soup of the day lor...Kill two birds with one stone.

My taugeh how ah? Too "old" to eat liao. Can plant it in the garden ah? Then became tall bean stalk...just like Jack and the Beanstalk. I want the goodies but I don;t want the "people" up there come chasing me wor.

My Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues Uses.

Wokay....how many of you have read the Press Release that we post up  last Saturday titled "FIRST-EVER KLEENEX® 3-PLY SCENTED FACIAL TISSUES USE THE SCIENCE OF SCENT TO INSPIRE UPLIFTING EXPERIENCES IN OUR LIVES".

If you have not done so, guai-guai go there and read ya. Kleenex® is giving FREEBIE. Yup! They are having the "Power of Scent" movement and are giving Kleenex 3-Ply Scented Tissue. Head over to the said post to see how to request ya. 

Last Friday I received Mamarazzi received a box each of  Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues : Rose and Cherry Blossom coz am so cute. It got a bit wet due to the rain as we came home late but still okay la.

 

So how would you use these lovely scented tissue paper? Wipe my your sweaty forehead because I/me you went into the junkyard store room to dig up the "Christmas Tree" coz I/me you wanna set up the Christmas tree fast so that can hint to all the kind Uncles and Auntie, hensem Kor Kor and Pretty Jie Jie out there to send me you some Christmas pressie. 

I know who you are....someone mentioned wanna "donate" something to me for my trip

 Kleenex® 3-Ply Rose scented tissue sure have a lovely scent. Can cover the sour smell of of sweat. 

Guess that would be the usual uses of tissue paper ya....wipe fingers and mouth with it after eating durian  or banana leaf rice. 

 

But surely that is not the only uses of  Kleenex® 3-Ply scented tissue. I would suggest to use it as pillow and bolster too during examination period. 

Hey, don't laugh. Am serious. Am sure most of you had watch old Chinese drama ,right? People in the old days uses a block of wood or something like that as pillow. Am pretty sure those rich folk in the old days would have used some scented wood as pillow and the Emperor would be using something similar. Hence , my suggestion is not that ridiculous.

Anyway, plenty of research had show than our mood can be influence by scent. Even if you don't believe in all those research, am sure you can believe you nose. Don't you feel happy when you you smell a scent that makes you recall all the happy moments? 

Waking up to the scent of cherry blossom certainly will rejuvenate my sense and be more alert during examination. I would suggest  Kleenex® to come up with Rosemary scented tissue coz smelling Rosemary can increase the power of our memory. So that I can recall what I have read can will be able to  vomit out write it out during examination. 

 

Second uses is for guys with many girlfriend . Christmas time and Valentine Day time can be pretty bad for the wallet. How to save money and yet makes girls swoon? Easy...grab a few boxes for Kleenex® 3-Ply scented tissue and D.I.Y. some pretty scented roses for your girlfriend(s). Most girls would love it coz they will say handmade gifts show how much a guy cares for them. 

Hey, don't shoot me. Mamarazzi didn't give me any pocket money. Therefore I can't buy pricey gifts and roses for my girl friends.

 

 On Mother's Day you can also make her happy by turning these Kleenex® 3-Ply scented tissue into carnations. 

Very simple. Just fold a piece tissue paper into fan shape. You can use two tissue paper if you want the carnation to have more petals

Tie the middle with a green floral tie and fold up the "flower".

Then you can gently "peel" open the petals.

 

Jeng! Jeng! nice or not? Even Spidey will give you a Thumbs Up. Errr...if you don't quite like the white color..well...some people "pantang" to be given white flowers, you may use marker pen to color the edges. It would make a lovely Carnation for your mom. 

It would be great if Kleenex® various colored tissue papers. Not only for art and craft but there are some people who would like to have a personalise colored tissue paper. For example, on Monday I would love to have some red or yellow tissue paper to energise me to begin the week and on Friday, maybe some blue tissue paper to calm and relaxes me. Scent and colors do pay an important part when comes to the part of lifting up someones mood.

Hmm...come to think of it...I have to make more of these. Can put up on my Christmas trees as scented decorations too. The tree would have a heavenly scent.  Don't you agree?

 

Before I suggested these idea, Mamarazzi already one step ahead of me . She saw Kleenex® having the "Power of Scent" promotion in a hypermarket. Managed to "bodek" the promoter for one of the scented roses made from Kleenex 3-Ply Scented Tissue.

 

 Why did she want it? Coz she wanna attach it to a small gift.  It's just a tiny gift. A  "Thank You" to my Class Teacher who suffer my naughtiness teach me whole year. Hopefully, after smelling the "rose" , she will have a great school holiday before back to torture room school for another great year.

FIRST-EVER KLEENEX® 3-PLY SCENTED FACIAL TISSUES USE THE SCIENCE OF SCENT TO INSPIRE UPLIFTING EXPERIENCES IN OUR LIVES

Kuala Lumpur, 19 November 2015: There is nothing like the smell of freshly-washed laundry, cookies baking in the oven, or flowers in bloom to put a smile on your face.  Such wonderful scents simply lift our spirits, making us feel more positive and nurturing, even when our environment is stressful or overwhelming.

Kleenex® introduces a new way to enjoy its softness, infusing rose essential oil or cherry blossom fragrance into its first Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues for an absolutely delightful and uplifting user experience.

There is a substantial body of research that supports the link between fragrance and well-being, as the sense of smell is one of the most direct ways people interact with their surroundings. Professor Charles Spence from Oxford University, an expert in multisensory experiences, finds that fragrances can influence how people relate to something they feel. For example, participants in a study, rated pieces of fabric as much softer when presented with a lemon scent than they did when the same swatches were presented with an animal-like odour.[i] 

Another expert and author, Jane C Anderson, also stresses on the importance of smell, as it is the most impactful and lingering of all the senses.[ii]

It is also known that floral scents in particular cultivate a happier, more optimistic outlook and this can have a positive effect on how people interact with others[iii] - just imagine the impact a pack of Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues can have around the home and office, or carried around in a purse!   

“In spite of all the evidence, the power of scent is often overlooked.  Through the new Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues, we offer Malaysians a new way to enjoy the experience,” said Mr Raman Tarun, Marketing Director, Kimberly-Clark Malaysia. “By pairing the scents of rose and cherry blossom with the well-known softness of Kleenex® facial tissues, we have created a multisensorial partnership to bring a positive influence that can have an enriching impact on our everyday lives and relationships.”

“In essence, every time a person uses our scented facial tissues, it elevates the normal act of cleaning up to a sensorial experience that lifts your spirits, making it easier to deal with the demands of daily life.

To introduce these exciting new variants, Malaysians are invited to join the “power of scent” movement and bring softness and scent into their lives and into those of their loved ones simply by requesting for a sample of the brand-new Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Tissues at http://powerofscent.kleenex.com.my and share uplifting messages on social media with the hashtag #KleenexPowerofScent.

Look for the new Kleenex® 3-Ply Scented Facial Tissues in box packs (RM10.30 for four packs of 74 sheets and RM14.55 for four packs of 114 sheets) and soft packs (RM5.35 for four packs of 46 sheets).

For more information on Kleenex®, log on to the Kleenex® Malaysia Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Kleenex.Malaysia) or call the Kimberly-Clark Consumer Care-line at 1-800-82-1188 (toll-free) on weekdays from 9am to 5pm.

About Kleenex®

Kleenex®, the world’s No.1 facial tissue offers superior softness that gently cleanses all skin types. Every sheet is made from 100% quality virgin fiber that leaves no residue behind to reduce skin irritation. This ensures not only clean skin, but gentle care and finest hygiene for you and your family. Kleenex® tissues, are available in both facial and bath tissues and in a variety of attractive and convenient packaging formats, distinctive for their ideal softness, strength and absorbency.

Kleenex® is a brand of Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, billions of people worldwide -- nearly a quarter of the world's population – choose Kimberly-Clark brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Huggies®, Kotex® and Poise®, Kimberly-Clark is about “leading the world in essentials for a better life”. To keep up with the latest Kimberly-Clark news and to learn more about the company's 140-year history of innovation, visit http://www.Kimberly-Clark.com.

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[i] Demattè ML, Sanabria D, Sugarman R, Spence C. Cross-modal interactions between olfaction and touch. Chem Senses. 2006 May;31(4):291-300.

[ii] Jane C Anderson, The De-Cluttered School (2010)

[iii] LiveScience. Smell of Success: Scents Affect Thoughts, Behaviours. http://www.livescience.com/14635-impression-smell-thoughts-behavior-flowers.html 

Lata Iskandar Falls, Cameron Highland

Aiyo...last school holiday punya cerita haven't blog yet, today pulak last day of school liao. Going to be a long holiday this one. 

Last school holiday, I had some classes in school . One day, Papa and Mamarazzi came and pick me up after school and said going to a waterfall play water

 

Up we went a long and winding road. Along the roadside saw got some Orang Asli selling various plants.

 

Spotted this weird looking plant. They say it's "Golden Chicken" wor. Cannot eat punya chicken la. The "fur/feather" is good to stop heavy bleeding according to them.

Plenty of wild honey and ferns being sold along the road too.

 

After what seems like ages, we finally arrived at the waterfall. See!  Kena Papa and Mamarazzi "kidnap"...not even have time to change out of school baju yet leh.

Lucky Mamarazzi got packed towel and my swimming baju.... or else....

 My "frozen" look. Gosh! The water was sure freezing cold. 

 Yikes....Birdie frozen liao la....

 Kurang asam....play not even half an hour and it started to rain. Spoilt sport betul. But  but there were many vendors near the waterfall sending steamed Sweet Potatoes and Steams Ubi Kayu....errr....what do you call ubi kayu in English ah? Wood potatoes? *LOL*. Taste great when eaten with bits of grated coconut.

Next stop....our Hotel and off we went hunting.... Wanted to go to Strawberry farm but then it was near closing time .

 

Managed to "see" strawberries la but no time to go strawberry pickings.

Next stop...of course lah "Chow Time".