tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47252618517525596822024-02-21T11:33:51.742+11:00Cooking Life Togetherthe best part of the day~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-62951733908837328442012-03-24T16:25:00.006+11:002012-03-24T17:27:46.030+11:00Rainbow Cupcakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t2BZm4SgC3vqmVDK99aG4J0d2M4bQhx8OYQu83J1n4fDkEsCabqDGftpONtPTPL1fzzZHje0FsOhV3skzI2YJiH0s18LiQjo2DxqC1S8qHslic3rzU5DFzpW4Tzbkkv_4ZvrVZK5D_k/s1600/IMG_1034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9t2BZm4SgC3vqmVDK99aG4J0d2M4bQhx8OYQu83J1n4fDkEsCabqDGftpONtPTPL1fzzZHje0FsOhV3skzI2YJiH0s18LiQjo2DxqC1S8qHslic3rzU5DFzpW4Tzbkkv_4ZvrVZK5D_k/s320/IMG_1034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723331775587516066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Red and Yellow and Pink and Green~<br />Purple and Orange and Blue.<br />I can sing a rainbow,<br />Sing a rainbow~<br />Sing a rainbow too!<br /><br /></span><span>My nephew turned 10 today and I had this idea to attempt making rainb</span><span>ow cupcak</span><span>es. I did a bit of research and referred to</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span><a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rainbow_cupcakes">Cut-Out-and-Keep </a><br /><br />I made my own vanilla cupcakes so this blog will be a step by step guide to making rainbow cupcakes. I can't remember if this recipe is around somewhere so I'll writ</span><span>e it here again.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">VANILLA CUPCAKES (makes 12)</span>:<br /></span><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>Ingredients:<br />110g unsalted butter<br />225g caster sugar<br />2 free-range eggs<br />125 plain flour<br />150g self raising flour<br />120mL skim milk at room temp<br />1 tsp vanilla essence<br /><br />Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius (fan-forced)<br /><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwOUo7wVwY_Y0zpDHiRs8iqqw85rT4V2F75PL9xzD-gKb6utA7DTOXzqq8xnkt1E_NVAzZIgJ0r5wYVPeSLNWQnyAlgYJgkhL_SC_VniasYtS9mPjia4_GFiad5wUCzQ0ua_LmfFXxo4/s1600/IMG_1027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwOUo7wVwY_Y0zpDHiRs8iqqw85rT4V2F75PL9xzD-gKb6utA7DTOXzqq8xnkt1E_NVAzZIgJ0r5wYVPeSLNWQnyAlgYJgkhL_SC_VniasYtS9mPjia4_GFiad5wUCzQ0ua_LmfFXxo4/s320/IMG_1027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723340567618633042" border="0" /></a></span></span><br />1. cream the butter and sugar until its pale and fluffy, then add one egg at a time<span><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4meovnabdQf0FZFT10J1PPSah5Kokk2v_Nhngv5XIE8wj7n73e4D7XfLOoIZsES_dNpS_Qhz_6RbzkRBwdNL0L3Lt1j6Mc9cyj6hG-o_YoJ0Ewvb2pBZXqkyPhGbgaiRzgugPM6A-hU/s1600/IMG_1029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4meovnabdQf0FZFT10J1PPSah5Kokk2v_Nhngv5XIE8wj7n73e4D7XfLOoIZsES_dNpS_Qhz_6RbzkRBwdNL0L3Lt1j6Mc9cyj6hG-o_YoJ0Ewvb2pBZXqkyPhGbgaiRzgugPM6A-hU/s320/IMG_1029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723342405805439394" border="0" /></a></span></span></span><br />2. in a separate bowl, add the plain and self-raising flour<br />3. add the vanilla essence to the milk<br />4. add 1/3 of the flour into the butter/sugar/egg mixture and beat, then add 1/3 of the milk, beat again.<br />5. continually add 1/3 of the flour and milk until it's all gone<br /><br />you have your vanilla cupcake batter ready. Now just divide it into 6 bowls or cups. I used disposable cups cos I'm too lazy to wash lol.<br /><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTpQb8AcyccaGDY2-k4on1mz6lAWla6I9xOFcdnUaCdz7zxh-errWPEoX7rVYya7WJii5t1xbOEqDMCa2m-nncDa1PHs852UTsNkB5QJbeletTlR3rjfP6JSOdoBUeU4t3d2Z2ZwC3-g/s1600/IMG_1030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTpQb8AcyccaGDY2-k4on1mz6lAWla6I9xOFcdnUaCdz7zxh-errWPEoX7rVYya7WJii5t1xbOEqDMCa2m-nncDa1PHs852UTsNkB5QJbeletTlR3rjfP6JSOdoBUeU4t3d2Z2ZwC3-g/s320/IMG_1030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723342414246725938" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>Now I followed Cut-Out-and-Keep in terms of the food dye. However I didn't get the orange that I'd like... I numbered 1-6 in order that I put the colours in first.<br /><br />1. Half cap blue + half cap red<br />2. Half cap blue<br />3. Half cap green<br />4. Half cap yellow<br />5. Half cap red + half cap yellow<br />6. Half cap red<br /><br />I'm guessing it's about 3-4 drops in every half cap.<br /><br />than it was time to divide it evenly as possible into 12 muffin tins. it was quite a challenge trying to layer it after the first. if I put a big scoop in the middle, it started to sink. I had to quickly spread it around to try create a layer.<br /><br />then Bake for 25 minutes. When it's ready, let it cool down in the tins for about 5-10 minutes. wait for it to completely cool down to add icing and decorations<br /><br />You can create however you like. <span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdmXec6JdLX_GogaWWLiyO-4f9Hev-YFjeIw311JXpEg7Te4dE4V7OJLytxyZo9kc-sSkdRsQYGkdQWEuw8EJBcz9D-F-xn-2Gu1H5079ADLRjNeYul3ro1ZPQ3ET5slWhbYCt82mFj4/s1600/IMG_1031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdmXec6JdLX_GogaWWLiyO-4f9Hev-YFjeIw311JXpEg7Te4dE4V7OJLytxyZo9kc-sSkdRsQYGkdQWEuw8EJBcz9D-F-xn-2Gu1H5079ADLRjNeYul3ro1ZPQ3ET5slWhbYCt82mFj4/s320/IMG_1031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723342419439055330" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>I used 'White Wings' Vanilla icing Mix and decorate with 100s & 1000s and Mini M&Ms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span><span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nTbcjf6LpQY8U9ojLU3ABkyjlSdFEEkgo6g6QxM_obKjdsUdr7YE9FnsxO3YIAOlGF13-nCin392ofLWSqRNoauIia7iL9ukfLg3UpOfDtCVcnUAWbI8nRF9TslYNKTTeiP0_4GfLgo/s1600/IMG_1032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nTbcjf6LpQY8U9ojLU3ABkyjlSdFEEkgo6g6QxM_obKjdsUdr7YE9FnsxO3YIAOlGF13-nCin392ofLWSqRNoauIia7iL9ukfLg3UpOfDtCVcnUAWbI8nRF9TslYNKTTeiP0_4GfLgo/s320/IMG_1032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723342430501194162" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3gYmoeWYqB3_zauw3hNLujU_JBaW7Asc61jwApwhvu0moMWTCkubFStjLl11tIa2ymLqY0ps2uxWjyLb5hb2C2qHRZyiq6voOySz05WsfHd7A2Yj8Ot8C-FxgZ7yef2CRwdsQL9CFXg/s1600/IMG_1035.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3gYmoeWYqB3_zauw3hNLujU_JBaW7Asc61jwApwhvu0moMWTCkubFStjLl11tIa2ymLqY0ps2uxWjyLb5hb2C2qHRZyiq6voOySz05WsfHd7A2Yj8Ot8C-FxgZ7yef2CRwdsQL9CFXg/s320/IMG_1035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723345574535463538" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span>Yeah I'm pretty messy.... but it looks colourful.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /></span></span></span>~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-75616013527505440382012-03-11T12:32:00.003+11:002012-03-11T12:37:08.406+11:00Mini Grilled Cheese Toasties<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3zpQHfjnDTGQVHegSF87i84UbH6ebKIDpgHdgcTV6C6fyypqKm8mnipEIZTM3laMn9zRaIFASZ7qLQzwXU0sL5jdlVNmRZtSFzShInb5oSAx9alNUe4SYaewG9dzd1uUuTsYCGS-LtY/s1600/470730_10150641168764036_709414035_8908491_423316267_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3zpQHfjnDTGQVHegSF87i84UbH6ebKIDpgHdgcTV6C6fyypqKm8mnipEIZTM3laMn9zRaIFASZ7qLQzwXU0sL5jdlVNmRZtSFzShInb5oSAx9alNUe4SYaewG9dzd1uUuTsYCGS-LtY/s320/470730_10150641168764036_709414035_8908491_423316267_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718446478808300210" border="0" /></a><br />Remember the larger Cookie cutter? I was saving that to make cheese toasties for my first anniversary~<br /><br />I had to toast the bread first before I cut them, then added the butter and cheese and put them in the grill (I had to use Medium-High heat cos the grill is very old..) for a few minutes until the cheese melted.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-43578240899472566002012-02-13T17:45:00.004+11:002012-02-13T17:54:10.329+11:00Valentines Shortbread cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2lToGHId4rGABVDAX6f6walbbLNllW92BPOqw8iq5AdKFW-JsPfEdP0vhpokw5077D5s3RNP5gK14t0R4L1WoMElHW9sI4NaueGAH71081etunsU1TS50slHx-9zLWBdwEM-Tcn6Y-Q/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2lToGHId4rGABVDAX6f6walbbLNllW92BPOqw8iq5AdKFW-JsPfEdP0vhpokw5077D5s3RNP5gK14t0R4L1WoMElHW9sI4NaueGAH71081etunsU1TS50slHx-9zLWBdwEM-Tcn6Y-Q/s320/IMG_0984.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708508709673128834" border="0" /></a>Yes I have made these for my boyfriend!<br />Kinda wanted just the shortbread recipe and bought Chocolate Melts for the writing<br /><br />shortbread:<br /><ul><li class="ingredient">125g (4½oz) butter, softened </li><li class="ingredient">55g (2oz) caster sugar </li><li class="ingredient">½tsp vanilla extract </li><li class="ingredient">140g (5oz) plain flour </li></ul><ol><li>Preheat oven to 170°C, (150°C for fan ovens), Gas mark 4. </li><li>Cream butter and sugar with the vanilla until pale and fluffy. Add the flour and mix well. Chill the dough for 10 minutes.</li><li>Roll out on a floured surface to 3mm thickness and cut out biscuits using a 3cm heart shaped cookie cutter (it should make 36 hearts, if you keep rolling and cutting).</li><li>Transfer to parchment lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Leave to cool.</li></ol><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUNoeKiwpBhnSHSTCrwy6wZZx-1e4OZp0PJd6C69rT8Trvztvik5TChHJUzYv1bvc_Bs22v48ClXUlFubaEi9Srzb3VRKRfOfvRgFalT1HWs8C0VE8byiuIA9xhzQ7lMsxOvHJlG9dKs/s1600/IMG_0985.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUNoeKiwpBhnSHSTCrwy6wZZx-1e4OZp0PJd6C69rT8Trvztvik5TChHJUzYv1bvc_Bs22v48ClXUlFubaEi9Srzb3VRKRfOfvRgFalT1HWs8C0VE8byiuIA9xhzQ7lMsxOvHJlG9dKs/s320/IMG_0985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708508259918252034" border="0" /></a>~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-52513348939460663852012-02-11T17:20:00.004+11:002012-02-11T18:20:04.640+11:00Long Update.I kinda have almost abandoned my blog. since the last post, I was really sick, then it was my last exams, then moving back home to my parents. Now currently job seeking and helping parents find a smaller house to live in.<br /><br />Since I'm back at parents home, I'm not in "charge" of the kitchen anymore. At least I'm back to mama's homemade soups. Also everything I had in my kitchen is all stored away in the garage =(<br /><br />Also Making this post because I found out today that my friend and fellow food blogger "Mama Bea's" has nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award. To my understanding, this award goes to blogs with <200 followers, and it's to appreciate the time and effort that these bloggers do. I'd like to thank Beatrice for nominating me. It has given me inspiration to cook more dishes to post on this blog.<br /><br />I also do plan a special surprise for my boyfriend this Valentines day! And since it's baking, I will post it soon! Also our one year anniversary is coming up soon and I'm excited for that as well!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_37HjULskTFzNpEC56Cpy4dgX-6XHxtuDMl4VOwLV2NYVZwQGxnUx-EfjLqvsBFU3gyA-CWIHbFO2irq1jYvlUxO4arW8fXh3nuQ5zaU8vjC3VhSKIq2dgAqyBb-umM7FIAFAWZhJztA/s1600/2012-02-10+21.38.34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_37HjULskTFzNpEC56Cpy4dgX-6XHxtuDMl4VOwLV2NYVZwQGxnUx-EfjLqvsBFU3gyA-CWIHbFO2irq1jYvlUxO4arW8fXh3nuQ5zaU8vjC3VhSKIq2dgAqyBb-umM7FIAFAWZhJztA/s320/2012-02-10+21.38.34.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707765022908570818" border="0" /></a>Take a guess at what i'm gonna use these cookie cutters for. hint: the big one is not for cookies<br /><br />Also. I wish to make these in the future:<br />Soba noodles<br />Chocolate mousse with just chocolate and water<br /><br />My boyfriend and I really want Bun Xeo again however there are no good groceries near my area that actually have decent fresh bean sprouts. Unlike the Foodie suburb back in the west.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-27410029991012654542011-09-14T20:29:00.002+10:002011-09-14T20:58:30.414+10:00Dinner: Vietnamese Broken Rice w/ grilled pork chops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8msY5fOku5wxmzvLgNDTNZ5hCRSPB5pHTfdAbSbGgujhaaIeya1qgg5pJgOeeO9TjDKE8mYrVjAeDdpixvl6bsslsBFAdR3It1u5s7YYkNLtXSF6CpjDpRvKjngJimlfInlQOLCVBDow/s1600/IMG_0670.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8msY5fOku5wxmzvLgNDTNZ5hCRSPB5pHTfdAbSbGgujhaaIeya1qgg5pJgOeeO9TjDKE8mYrVjAeDdpixvl6bsslsBFAdR3It1u5s7YYkNLtXSF6CpjDpRvKjngJimlfInlQOLCVBDow/s320/IMG_0670.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652160918671812994" border="0" /></a>~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-54233463943032482542011-09-13T14:47:00.006+10:002011-09-13T18:52:50.159+10:00Lunch: Grilled Pork chops w/ broken rice and Nuoc mam (fish sauce)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihp98k5es53RTOihrB3SmO1FY6A9LOhc3C74ViDOcpX30uMTLyADs14sl1dZDPrbtUb57ff8NIIMfdx5ULIaHkD2UanOf5RJ3IPW1hrdo0fcg4n3WajJbCZ_7QHP5UnzZcaUPN0Yfp95U/s1600/IMG_0667.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihp98k5es53RTOihrB3SmO1FY6A9LOhc3C74ViDOcpX30uMTLyADs14sl1dZDPrbtUb57ff8NIIMfdx5ULIaHkD2UanOf5RJ3IPW1hrdo0fcg4n3WajJbCZ_7QHP5UnzZcaUPN0Yfp95U/s320/IMG_0667.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651702463649162274" border="0" /></a>Looks a bit plain because I made the pork/egg meatloaf the night before and it failed very badly! The recipe I used it had a typo and had 2 tablespoons of pepper and a tablespoon of salt when it was meant to be a teaspoon >.<<br /><br />However, I still wanted to make the pork chops. I love ordering the Broken rice dish at the vietnamese restaurants~ And I have a specific way of eating it too lol.<br /><br />but OMG the pork chops are the best ever!! Better than some restaurants where the meat is dry. Mine were soft and very juicy! I can still smell the marinade as I type lol. I used the recipe that uses 6 pork chops so I had to cut it down at a ratio.<br /><br />Marinade (for 6 pork chops)<br />3 tbs fish sauce<br />2 tbs sugar<br />1 tbs dark soy sauce<br />1 tbs oil<br />1 tbs minced garlic<br /><br />marinate the pork chops for at least 2 hours.<br /><br />I was excited whilst cooking and being nervous knowing that I might overcook or undercook it. It's also my b/f favourite dish so I HAVE to do it justice! I failed the meatloaf although not all restaurants serve that.<br /><br />I stared at my plate knowing something else was missing... our tomatoes were old and the meatloaf was fail... we were both happy with the pork chop that we forgot that the egg was missing!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemfq_Ngsf4vXe3S1vCRTIRAMyQ2rPZXw18veg98FmldZH9ylGiU1-G0pJgPDYr51bEyjZ9SRTlpzNxURF1WlHYjCKGUlKMDqlkSAmtdHuBrOsTTKtSPW5HiAfmY-4k4WZMGjbqf4SGxk/s1600/IMG_0668.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemfq_Ngsf4vXe3S1vCRTIRAMyQ2rPZXw18veg98FmldZH9ylGiU1-G0pJgPDYr51bEyjZ9SRTlpzNxURF1WlHYjCKGUlKMDqlkSAmtdHuBrOsTTKtSPW5HiAfmY-4k4WZMGjbqf4SGxk/s320/IMG_0668.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651702470218350242" border="0" /></a><br />Also can't have a vietnamese dish without the fish sauce (Nuoc mam) which I made! I didn't cheat and buy this time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpXCMtLfPpiFjVYhNaXh1l0BoZyzpNaA5zxubEGkpvCqKxm3qcB_vYDGjSn4GcuFTXJh1dj7CvRSwCkLaC6SBPg226QI5szuWAO5F6tHDFqQEc0K68jGeO4l8SGZFBfqcGOCt2Q0ko8U/s1600/IMG_0669.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpXCMtLfPpiFjVYhNaXh1l0BoZyzpNaA5zxubEGkpvCqKxm3qcB_vYDGjSn4GcuFTXJh1dj7CvRSwCkLaC6SBPg226QI5szuWAO5F6tHDFqQEc0K68jGeO4l8SGZFBfqcGOCt2Q0ko8U/s320/IMG_0669.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651702472423681170" border="0" /></a>The first batch I thought I killed it as soon as I added lime juice. It smelt funny too... but apparently it's still a sauce but used more for seafood and green mangoes. So I just made another batch but without adding the lime juice<br /><br />Nuoc Mam:<br />3 tbsp fish sauce<br />3 tablespoons rice vinegar<br />2 tablespoons sugar<br />2 garlic cloves, chopped<br />carrots, grated<br />2 tablespoons lime juice (optional)<br /><br />Combine the fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and 125 ml (1/2 cup) of water in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir well and cook until just before boiling point is reached. allow it to cool and add grated carrots and garlic.<br /><br />You might wanna find jars to store them in... I was almost tempted to use a Bundaburg glass bottle... or a soft drink bottle.. which would be weird especially if someone wants to open your fridge and find that they think is a drink, pull it out and drink out of the bottle.... no... just... no...~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-78890877533857518232011-09-06T22:43:00.003+10:002011-09-06T22:49:32.242+10:00Dinner: What to do with leftover jap curry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMjSZ0vEmuiHmP384x02lxKkctlnAxpmDCYSOl9tvIq1U7QZXG-mhZLD44P3Hd19ASORTDf0-v4GVcGxUE66gLO0UXbH2ds4D_Ni_pTlC0koJs3XiyeQJ2JdXrxuWOQXApJAI_Ywor54/s1600/06092011%2528001%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMjSZ0vEmuiHmP384x02lxKkctlnAxpmDCYSOl9tvIq1U7QZXG-mhZLD44P3Hd19ASORTDf0-v4GVcGxUE66gLO0UXbH2ds4D_Ni_pTlC0koJs3XiyeQJ2JdXrxuWOQXApJAI_Ywor54/s320/06092011%2528001%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649226623711108354" border="0" /></a>Had so much curry leftover last night and I had another crazy thought of having "curry udon" Although my b/f wanted "curry don" so I made rice for him. But it's still one way to use leftover curry since it's simple and it just needs heating up again.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTITXrU2tf-YIAv1ZupnyMqPaC2LM0TGaID-WW_46eBhYE49TTwv2xqYD85KBueNc9b1zTl0Ny-D-sHThVxR4XlvfBU0LkzE1MdnNn8W4_35UXTqrXRuUR84vuJqI2lwClae5QhFCbb0/s1600/06092011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTITXrU2tf-YIAv1ZupnyMqPaC2LM0TGaID-WW_46eBhYE49TTwv2xqYD85KBueNc9b1zTl0Ny-D-sHThVxR4XlvfBU0LkzE1MdnNn8W4_35UXTqrXRuUR84vuJqI2lwClae5QhFCbb0/s320/06092011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649226619990859570" border="0" /></a>However to make a curry broth, I needed dashi with the curry. Which is only sold in rare places so I just had a cheap substitute. heated up chicken stock and added a splash of soy and water and added lots of curry.<br /><br />First time I used leftover curry was when I chucked in instant noodles instead of Udon xD~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-68448993175630691292011-09-05T23:21:00.004+10:002011-09-05T23:32:27.168+10:00Dessert: Baked apple with Bacon & Saltana crumble<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7ZhNw0d7DYItwndgFQX2uC9Q6VXpu-CjHKxp5irYhbWPpr6zEKUppXQgIWmOzJKUs19Q0Vr0trnxjiRFLXOtk3vT1xyAD5fXqGbWbwvyaKMYVjDa9fRrnxPI-zmNDdHJYZC2bfc2phc/s1600/05092011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7ZhNw0d7DYItwndgFQX2uC9Q6VXpu-CjHKxp5irYhbWPpr6zEKUppXQgIWmOzJKUs19Q0Vr0trnxjiRFLXOtk3vT1xyAD5fXqGbWbwvyaKMYVjDa9fRrnxPI-zmNDdHJYZC2bfc2phc/s320/05092011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648865524084693490" border="0" /></a>(again apologise for the quality of the photo... I let my mum borrow my camera for her holiday... phone camera is all I got unfortunately *sad face*)<br /><br />This dessert doesn't really have a name... it was just something my boyfriend invented. he cooked it as part of our 6 month anniversary candlelit dinner and it was my favourite part of the dinner. Wanted him to make it again lol.<br /><br />Now I know you think bacon and apples taste weird together but it's when I bite into the warm and juicy apple that reminds me more of myself eating an apple pie or an apple crumble.<br /><br />He showed me how to make the dish and it was quite simple. Just need to make the crumble, put them on the apples and put them in the oven for 15 mins.<br /><br />Used:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Crumble</span><br />bread crumbs<br />bacon diced (depending on how many apples there are)<br />a bit of saltanas<br />butter<br /><br />granny smith apples decored and cut in half<br /><br />more butter to coat the "stuffed" apples so apple doesn't dry out in the oven.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-87707419761393846192011-09-03T17:54:00.005+10:002011-09-03T18:06:35.085+10:00Sushi: Inari - plain
<br />Omg the asian grocery I always go to finally stocked up new items and one of them was Inari Beancurd pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy!!!!
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<br />So I saved the inari making for my 6 month anniversary at a picnic. What perfect food to take to a picnic but sushi?? I'm not a big fan of sandwiches cos I'm not good at making them lol but I'm hoping to have more picnic outings like this.
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<br />the instructions to using the Inari was all written in jap but with the help of a friend, Its just basically soaking them in hot (not boiling) water for a minute or 2 until you can open them.kinda hard when dipping fingers in hot water so had to work fast. I had a bowl of cold water to dip in afterwards and stuff rice in it too.
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<br />I just used plain rice, I kinda like just the plain rice because it's simple.
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<br />Used:
<br />sushi rice (made 9 inari but 8 for due to the size of my bento box)
<br />rice vinegar
<br />Inari Fried beancurd pockets
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<br />I left them in the fridge overnight so they can stay cool for our picnic~
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<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-30781367814902663242011-08-29T21:39:00.003+10:002011-08-29T21:58:55.320+10:00Breakfast: Eggs Benedict<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8eXPnh1uvikYFUf7ef_uEhZYb3UlllXzv7yc1vuLvfK_FpB6iEU3XC45YIwh5rKOeYDUalwE2JZflbmQDSB_8l8cOp2R_f03HHNLqLOFG4xj0XXveE9_L8cYAf7mJr1gEbOV9JWk8AE/s1600/IMG_0595.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8eXPnh1uvikYFUf7ef_uEhZYb3UlllXzv7yc1vuLvfK_FpB6iEU3XC45YIwh5rKOeYDUalwE2JZflbmQDSB_8l8cOp2R_f03HHNLqLOFG4xj0XXveE9_L8cYAf7mJr1gEbOV9JWk8AE/s320/IMG_0595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646241612142140114" border="0" /></a>
<br />Made Eggs Benedict as a surprise for my boyfriend~ practised making poached eggs before attempting this. I wanted to buy english muffins but all of them were going to expire in a few days =( as inspired by our bed n breakfast in Weeroona.
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<br />used:
<br />eggs
<br />toasted bread
<br />spinach
<br />shaved ham
<br />Gravox Hollandaise sauce
<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-78900043400558410842011-08-28T17:17:00.004+10:002011-08-28T18:12:26.328+10:00Lunch/Dinner: Banh Xeo
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<br />My boyfriend finally made Banh Xeo~~ either translated as "Vietnamese pancake" or "Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes".
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<br />Apparently the 'Banh' part means 'cake' and the 'xeo' is just the sound it makes when you cook it.
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4nF4uCud6bsqwbs1PqU22fTxuhx74musvg48ieBOrqtotMHzeS9q8iTu6Cu84jwB1KYT9z_y9DR8sNsUGABahyXALMAjZnWtPLLEhd7RIBrG34SaVOwtE8kRTB0fO7r1tysfrsivQBE/s1600/IMG_0589.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4nF4uCud6bsqwbs1PqU22fTxuhx74musvg48ieBOrqtotMHzeS9q8iTu6Cu84jwB1KYT9z_y9DR8sNsUGABahyXALMAjZnWtPLLEhd7RIBrG34SaVOwtE8kRTB0fO7r1tysfrsivQBE/s320/IMG_0589.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645810083505222626" border="0" /></a>
<br />The batter is pretty much rice flour and turmuric powder mixed in with water and coconut milk and spring onion. and the filling is usually pork, shrimps, bean sprouts and mung bean. But for dinner we had leftover minced beef that we didn't want to waste so we experimented what it was like with beef.
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<br />And we used the leftover batter for lunch the next day and used minced pork (1. it was cheap and 2. Apparently I'm not allowed a cleaver to chop up pork belly because I cut myself recently)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_xv6DCs6pyatYGbls3ITryJNYIzDNbksYw_NC1LWACwZEwYFpCzWbwOKAZQqgMqZ-2gb6iTd4pWTOF1buNXbjnc0KlpwipR1YLvZReZM45k1LVtsNXzNJvOrSdzthyphenhyphendKh2Rgqgrg0xs/s1600/IMG_0594.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_xv6DCs6pyatYGbls3ITryJNYIzDNbksYw_NC1LWACwZEwYFpCzWbwOKAZQqgMqZ-2gb6iTd4pWTOF1buNXbjnc0KlpwipR1YLvZReZM45k1LVtsNXzNJvOrSdzthyphenhyphendKh2Rgqgrg0xs/s320/IMG_0594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645810087765645730" border="0" /></a>Used:
<br />The Banh xeo batter packet. (picture above)
<br />water (instructions on the packet)
<br />400mL coconut milk
<br />spring onions
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<br />mix them all up and set aside to prepare the filling
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<br />Filling:
<br />Pork Belly (minced pork also works. if you don't have pork, use beef)
<br />shrimps
<br />bean sprouts
<br />mung bean (soak overnight and boil for a few minutes until they split)
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<br />cook the pork and the shrimps and set them aside.
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<br />Pour 1/3 cup of the batter onto a frypan on Medium heat (so it doesn't spitter and spatter on you so much) and quicky turn the frypan around so the batter can spread into a thin crepe.
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<br />Add the mince, shrimps, bean spouts and mung bean on one side of the pancake. then cover the frypan with a lid.
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<br />Let the pancake cook for a few minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Fold the pancake in half and serve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmasdlk0DEI3VGN7QlxaaijGsKYWz1NQsSkIgWsbVwV5tbLRuifysLfXefZR5EIxBunFdOmtoKv0VIRnK4gLWpwUlIz3VojOhMGf0F_lQEG8cTNnTIsmvTJD8sbpptoIpcgOg1DoMITvY/s1600/IMG_0590.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmasdlk0DEI3VGN7QlxaaijGsKYWz1NQsSkIgWsbVwV5tbLRuifysLfXefZR5EIxBunFdOmtoKv0VIRnK4gLWpwUlIz3VojOhMGf0F_lQEG8cTNnTIsmvTJD8sbpptoIpcgOg1DoMITvY/s320/IMG_0590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645810078404621698" border="0" /></a>
<br />The pancake is even tasty to eat by itself!
<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-14993255508627954062011-08-18T21:20:00.003+10:002011-08-18T21:29:18.654+10:00Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fpkE_BXX4K2SU5GAvJ0VJpXScaODQ7luu5p_L6ceog5u6z3AkxS4vy2mnuoJPaxMCzekykyPVIzKc_i_s3sYcLWjqisOM0qxMP-CHswoRrqL7jqkbphpgVR-KFi2vPQulV-CYxzpAvM/s1600/IMG_0553.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fpkE_BXX4K2SU5GAvJ0VJpXScaODQ7luu5p_L6ceog5u6z3AkxS4vy2mnuoJPaxMCzekykyPVIzKc_i_s3sYcLWjqisOM0qxMP-CHswoRrqL7jqkbphpgVR-KFi2vPQulV-CYxzpAvM/s320/IMG_0553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642154980620187730" border="0" /></a>
<br />Used:
<br />Dolmio bolognase sauce
<br />minced beef
<br />tomatoes
<br />mushrooms
<br />garlic
<br />Spaghetti
<br />Parmesan cheese
<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-63579338911241885992011-08-11T23:30:00.004+10:002011-08-12T00:26:06.707+10:00Dinner: Bun Rieu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cvVSJiXw2JqsG3wPfhJppzH5i2dRlqT_AcAx3Yx6_3vb_hJSrO9muyjtxM6pP_F89T76pATmo2VvGSyl08qlL1Ml0h3D_wlGfu4qqT7bg1uBKNzdBwDG7g3GPlfyjRZto3jLoqfbYdE/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cvVSJiXw2JqsG3wPfhJppzH5i2dRlqT_AcAx3Yx6_3vb_hJSrO9muyjtxM6pP_F89T76pATmo2VvGSyl08qlL1Ml0h3D_wlGfu4qqT7bg1uBKNzdBwDG7g3GPlfyjRZto3jLoqfbYdE/s320/IMG_0552.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639591027189455218" border="0" /></a>
<br />Remember that pork broth I made? Well this is one of the noodle dishes I used it for. I never made Bun Rieu or any vietnamese dish so I did a bit of research. Having being raised in a family where they like to experiment with their ingredients and replace some, I wanted to make sure that I want to make it authentic as possible.
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<br />I used the recipe from The Ravenous Couple but I halved the quantity as it was only for 2 people. The butcher gave me an odd look when I requested 60g of pork mince. He gave me 90g. oh well more meat. Unfortunately Coles didn't have the tofu I wanted and the asian grocery stores were closed, But it would've been tastier with tofu in the dish.
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<br />Used:
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Meatball</span>
<br />90g pork mince
<br />1/2c crab meat
<br />1 teaspoon Shrimp Paste in soya bean oil
<br />2 eggs
<br />10g sugar
<br />2.5g pepper
<br />1 teaspoon shallot
<br />2 teaspoon fish sauce
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Soup
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span>pork broth
<br />2 tomatoes
<br />1 tablespoon tomato paste
<br />fish sauce to season
<br />Fried Tofu
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<br />Vermicelli noodles- cooked and set aside
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Garnish</span>
<br />Fried shallots
<br />bean sprouts
<br />spring onion
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<br />Bring the soup to the boil and turn the heat down to simmer. scoop out the meatball mixture and slowly allow it to cook in the spoon. Turning up the heat will make the meatball to break into tiny pieces..
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<br />when the crab mixture is cooked, you can then add the tomatoes and tomato paste to give the broth a pretty orange/red colour. You would add tofu in this step too.
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<br />Once the soup is done, you can scoop it out and serve it with the vermicelli noodles and top it up with garnishes.
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<br />For the first attempt, it was nice. Tho I had better.... Too much of the meatball mixture tho.... But I love the shrimp paste meatball soup aroma hovering around in the kitchen still.
<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-65989046830024022032011-08-11T23:23:00.003+10:002011-08-11T23:29:47.040+10:00DInner: "taco/leftover" pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5IVxpZA4Qx-b6iW0gWXQeAJkSOzR3lvOWO55QFpsShx6L_gZUYsiuhhT9BMlrpvGhgdAI2U84Xt2p0TU1_-ACEq4xlsnA00RvmIwnerpVXHUMTF-DKbip4NtEzuH77JFuypLHXnYPJs/s1600/IMG_0550.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5IVxpZA4Qx-b6iW0gWXQeAJkSOzR3lvOWO55QFpsShx6L_gZUYsiuhhT9BMlrpvGhgdAI2U84Xt2p0TU1_-ACEq4xlsnA00RvmIwnerpVXHUMTF-DKbip4NtEzuH77JFuypLHXnYPJs/s320/IMG_0550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639589033055303890" border="0" /></a>had so much leftovers from making tacos that I had this crazy idea to use the leftover as pizza toppings. Imagine the meat with the taco seasoning with tomatoes and cheese like every other taco drizzled in salsa sauce. We also added mushrooms in there just for fun.
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<br />~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-84726720290545385482011-08-08T00:49:00.003+10:002011-08-08T01:00:37.177+10:00Pantry: Pork Broth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFJvMTXbhHi-0tOBdGWPzjmD_t9EGLsOBgsXjCKJN3v_9kxU3xRd-ZQKFbWFL2vt8si6j4tsIrkFF8Yt6-KHZYwMcc8Dx6Q-sqCZdS2tlfkorBgKCpyvXCztLr2XwO7ih6IYjDeGQJTo/s1600/IMG_0549.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFJvMTXbhHi-0tOBdGWPzjmD_t9EGLsOBgsXjCKJN3v_9kxU3xRd-ZQKFbWFL2vt8si6j4tsIrkFF8Yt6-KHZYwMcc8Dx6Q-sqCZdS2tlfkorBgKCpyvXCztLr2XwO7ih6IYjDeGQJTo/s320/IMG_0549.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638126740144823394" border="0" /></a><br />A new tag "pantry" is inspired by a masterchef who basically prepares his stocks every Sunday and stores them in the freezer so he can use them whenever he wants at his convenience during his busy life.<br /><br />And because some vietnamese dishes take hours to prepare, I thought of making the broth, which can be used to make different noodle dishes. Also inspired by a new food blog I added "The Ravenous Couple". Do have a look if you love vietnamese food like I do~ I want to make recipes they make.<br /><br />Unfortunately the butchers has less than the intended amount I wanted (2kg) but I settled with 1.5kg of pork soup bones. The Ravenous Couple used spareribs but pork bones are cheaper (also I found out I can save money on dog food food by feeding these to the dogs). Anyway I managed to keep to the pork/water ratio and only managed to make about 6 cups of stock. Which is odd cos I put in 9 cups.<br /><br />Well I simmered it for 1.5 hours and I had to skim a lot of fat and oil, which took some "liquid gold" with it and they must have evaporated while I was skimming.<br /><br />What noodles recipes am I gonna make with this? You'll find out soon.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-71479061206234801202011-08-04T18:37:00.001+10:002011-08-04T18:52:05.852+10:00Dinner: Lasagna<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB2L6W9_B9zU1e20KUFkciF9nhK5H94YOynJngoOlhVUNzZzf53_V6Ndn3UF5APqczWbXB6-Tf15Qlz8skvEcAx5D7vw84wS8i-RzSnryZUP8Dl3AZzDDCMM6adXGQ1zC8oHW0C026fs/s1600/IMG_0539.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB2L6W9_B9zU1e20KUFkciF9nhK5H94YOynJngoOlhVUNzZzf53_V6Ndn3UF5APqczWbXB6-Tf15Qlz8skvEcAx5D7vw84wS8i-RzSnryZUP8Dl3AZzDDCMM6adXGQ1zC8oHW0C026fs/s320/IMG_0539.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636919223497173170" border="0" /></a><br />before it goes in the oven<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1NazBIt-wobgyFt8Yer5zfCQJz0jCRZ7JuQz4amu0EvTZYNxIX9U9tEh4slsKAphcBUwsn5ZqkiG9L1TMQf_0j5mmGTDHkGjcndlz8xtUEQkqB1UXWHSb5hazaD8SLvkD3dVGjo6ts0/s1600/IMG_0544.JPG"><br /></a><br />Made Lasagna last night.<br /><br />used:<br />Dolmio LASAGNE - Bechamel sauce<br />Dolmio LASAGNE - Thick Tomato<br />mince beef<br />lots of cheese<br />Latino fresh lasagna sheets<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqKSYshYO39oP0ghBpvxojwly8MC9C3akE5guW_0n-r5O6sUNa_QwKykrYN1WRqeoGFVTHJJQOEi7JhcEDwztgoc7pqtQxCeSs1n2jOHeMYruYKw188B9hcKfNpxvsO2Qr8lu6BASNiA/s1600/IMG_0541.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqKSYshYO39oP0ghBpvxojwly8MC9C3akE5guW_0n-r5O6sUNa_QwKykrYN1WRqeoGFVTHJJQOEi7JhcEDwztgoc7pqtQxCeSs1n2jOHeMYruYKw188B9hcKfNpxvsO2Qr8lu6BASNiA/s320/IMG_0541.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636919229750609522" border="0" /></a><br />there was a photo of the cross section but the stupid uploader keeps automatically flipping it that I dunno how to switch it back.<br /><br />Followed the instructions on the jar. It was pretty fun to make and it was tasty too. the wait was long tho... 45 mins.<br /><br />made about 6 slices. So it's leftovers for the next day. No need to cook.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-16340034954754864192011-07-30T21:44:00.003+10:002011-07-30T21:56:59.977+10:00Breakfast: Quick Foodswaking up to go to uni and wanting to sleep in combined means that I can't always have bacon and eggs with toast as it's time consuming.<br /><br />So here's a list of the foods I usually make cos it's quick and simple.<br /><br />1. Passionfruit and yoghurt - inspired by the B&B whilst on holiday. Just scoop the passionfruit out into the yoghurt. So delicious and healthy too!<br /><br />I have a jaffle maker and it's really handy during the cold winter mornings. Sandwich maker works perfectly too. the following is what I made in the past<br /><br />2. nutella - my favourite simple. Who doesn't want to bite into the warm nutella and crunchy toast?<br />3. canned spaghetti - boyfriend's favourite. Not really my thing tho.<br />4. Tuna - Tho i always get leftovers....<br />5. Spinach and cheese - a bit more effort because I have to wash the leaves<br /><br />I used to eat cereal but I prefer to have that in summer. But I stopped since the shops don't sell Special K: Chocolatey Flakes anymore. I loved that so much =(<br /><br />I'm aiming to make the breakfast broth I read from Adam Liaw's cookbook "Two Asian Kitchens" Looks soo yummy and delicious!~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-36302033999391400292011-07-28T20:24:00.002+10:002011-07-28T20:30:59.885+10:00Dusty KitchenHaven't used the kitchen for a while cos I was on holidays from uni.<br /><br />This next few months, I aim to learn to cook a few of my favourite vietnamese foods like Bun Rieu, and hopefully my boyfriend will make me banh xeo. Hopefully there will be more dishes I have yet to try!<br /><br />I even bought lasagne sauce so hopefully I get to use that in the near future~<br /><br />And I have yet to bake chocolate brownie cupcakes...~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-77685420992152909852011-06-13T22:11:00.003+10:002011-06-13T22:31:45.978+10:00Breakfast/Brunch: Buttermilk Pancakes w/ Peaches and creamFinally made peaches and cream buttermilk pancakes. I did buy berries but the peaches were so yummy~<br /><br />the first few pancakes got burnt so we tried lowing the heat down and we made better looking pancakes and they had a nice golden-brown colour. the recipe I used made 7 pancakes<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQZCYKI6Dn4_EkVZjamv9gYhmOB0D2n6wBH9Zvzq9bU1bOiwpB3mL4JXUttuQ42hR-OuEvHPtMTQCVFg_PQDfCEmgV5wzCjL0N3uCKJ-8EvxUJ06jUz1AjNAf1_N3zFlRPWyhNXristk/s1600/IMG_0282.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQZCYKI6Dn4_EkVZjamv9gYhmOB0D2n6wBH9Zvzq9bU1bOiwpB3mL4JXUttuQ42hR-OuEvHPtMTQCVFg_PQDfCEmgV5wzCjL0N3uCKJ-8EvxUJ06jUz1AjNAf1_N3zFlRPWyhNXristk/s320/IMG_0282.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617678742107097506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZf5PdaeqfwLmkd8OC_e_4r2APyNaEMwVCQsoS9blVhZim1H_5mMy7bwgHSVQb_4hdg99zLcqCaHwlsGqz-U7m7qaiqPXoz_AXWBNhz4xT66naNknQ7T1Cr29ootxXt64X4nvjuk9D-RI/s1600/IMG_0283.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZf5PdaeqfwLmkd8OC_e_4r2APyNaEMwVCQsoS9blVhZim1H_5mMy7bwgHSVQb_4hdg99zLcqCaHwlsGqz-U7m7qaiqPXoz_AXWBNhz4xT66naNknQ7T1Cr29ootxXt64X4nvjuk9D-RI/s320/IMG_0283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617678735154331234" border="0" /></a><br />First time making pancakes. I grew up with the "shake N pour" pancake mix, which in my opinion, isn't as good as homemade ones (or even Pancake Parlour). still haven't eaten dinner yet. Still full from the pancakes.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-7992168547226984212011-06-12T19:46:00.002+10:002011-06-12T19:53:20.464+10:00Baking: Blueberry Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbuT03B4gAdGRsN4SbNO1msE8d6Rxt5oDYTITsPlQKf2X3-2Fl0XbdyfX5oy4gHMtOynYO9PS1pVVY-M57NYAtJBAJmMzC_urJtO7suyfnBSKcLChh7vZh3D1Ec86vgq2tkRY5fMlsq4/s1600/IMG_0281.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbuT03B4gAdGRsN4SbNO1msE8d6Rxt5oDYTITsPlQKf2X3-2Fl0XbdyfX5oy4gHMtOynYO9PS1pVVY-M57NYAtJBAJmMzC_urJtO7suyfnBSKcLChh7vZh3D1Ec86vgq2tkRY5fMlsq4/s320/IMG_0281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617268279257930722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Made Blueberry muffins to share as we were invited to dinner at a friends house.<br /><br />fresh from the oven<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yANtrYmgk9DbMKk0mLV1o3mKO5c4GsNwlCpViLDZeuG6gtsVliffm0x_TM1vHFporGNMrFIDYuRxE7tTGApDfCduNSIbS39y97zTmdZDpZnyfE_oqAJu12tb9X-RThALWEEaDUuxd5Q/s1600/IMG_0280.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yANtrYmgk9DbMKk0mLV1o3mKO5c4GsNwlCpViLDZeuG6gtsVliffm0x_TM1vHFporGNMrFIDYuRxE7tTGApDfCduNSIbS39y97zTmdZDpZnyfE_oqAJu12tb9X-RThALWEEaDUuxd5Q/s320/IMG_0280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617268278242311090" border="0" /></a><br />the recipe I used makes only 6 muffins apparently. But I think that's cos they used the massive Muffin tin. I managed to make 14 cupcake-sized muffins. and I used canola oil instead of vegetable oil.<br /><br />But they're still irresistable.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-56127805106120452262011-06-12T19:43:00.002+10:002011-06-12T19:46:28.960+10:00Puffy Cheesy Omelette<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXV28WReZOy8auWLspzIgY3ykUPh2_aQa5bdiq1G6YOrv4SM81d_i7f_EtD10F48Fg20zHv1UGTLKBFRqR3uzk_zxMT1GZIJA9svPGEKynTZSQ1bHUaKKGz4yERSzX8BgpVIEdcTjtOs/s1600/IMG_0238.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXV28WReZOy8auWLspzIgY3ykUPh2_aQa5bdiq1G6YOrv4SM81d_i7f_EtD10F48Fg20zHv1UGTLKBFRqR3uzk_zxMT1GZIJA9svPGEKynTZSQ1bHUaKKGz4yERSzX8BgpVIEdcTjtOs/s320/IMG_0238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617266963985310018" border="0" /></a>just a photo of the omelette. you can see the egg whites whisked to soft peaks.<br /><br />but for some reason, it keeps deflating as soon as i remove it from the pan. still trying to find a solution to that ^.^"~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-14074535741021874292011-06-03T23:46:00.002+10:002011-06-04T00:05:20.088+10:00Failed Foods part 1 and Future recipes part 2sorry I haven't posted much dinners... i did make dinner.... they just..... failed......................<br /><br />Fail 1: Creamy mushroom chicken - we left it to simmer for too long and on medium heat that the chicken kinda burnt....<br /><br />Fail 2: Korean chicken curry - we added too much water to the curry sauce it wasn't spicy at all.<br /><br />recently we've just been eating instant noodles, fast food and desserts in the city lol!<br /><br />food I wanna make in the future:<br />1. buttermilk pancakes<br />2. blueberry muffins<br />3. chocolate brownie muffins (centre nutella)~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-39484487292135744972011-06-03T23:31:00.002+10:002011-06-03T23:40:20.592+10:00Breakfast: Sausage, Bacon and puffy cheesy OmeletteNo pics again >.< cos it was my first omelette made.<br /><br />Yesterday was our 3rd month anniversary and I want brekkie to be a lil different that's not bacon and eggs like we ate everyday (=.=) So the night before, I found my old recipes I collected while I was in high school and i looked through it. I found a puffy cheesy omelette recipe and thought I should give it a try.<br /><br />with the sausage and bacon, we had a funny inspiration from Youtuber EpicMealTime and they pretty much make epic meals. And basically, they love their bacon and wrap meats in bacon (even a freaking pig!)<br /><br />So from that I wrapped a sausage in bacon after they were both cooked lol!!!<br /><br />back to my omelette, its not like any other omelette. It's puffy cos I separated the egg whites and yolks, whisk up the egg whites to soft peaks, season the egg yolks and milk and add it back in the egg whites and cook it for 2 minutes, then add grated cheese and cook it for another 2 minutes.<br /><br />my first omelette deflated T.T but the second one was better. it's because the recipe was meant to be for one serving, so I doubled it... but I couldn't halve it lol! So yeah... It would be better to cook them separately.<br /><br />other than that, we have a fantastic time yesterday.~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-56102279932645501032011-05-25T19:39:00.004+10:002011-05-25T19:50:45.407+10:00Midnight Snack: choc-chip cookiesmade choc-chip cookies as a surprise for him~ he never tried my cookies before<br /><br />and cos it was a surprise, I had to hide my cookbook hehe XD.<br /><br />I was worried that it wasn't going well as I hoped cos I used a different form of butter than what I normally used. the dough was more runny and I'm used to.<br /><br />But in the end, they still turned out the same. I even moulded them differently too see if they were different, but they were still the same.<br /><br />later he found me making my cookie dough, but he didn't know what it was. I told him to go back and sit down and he just peeked from the side of the wall staring -.- later he went and I thought he was wrong til he gave me a surprise kiss on the other side -.-""" oh he got me good....<br /><br />as soon as I baked them (and cooled them down for ONE MINUTE! that's how impatient I was) went up behind him, told him to close his eyes, and I shoved the warm cookie in his mouth. and i went back to making more cookies since I can only make them 4 at a time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nkbYGHPbgF_F-lxfVEhbjJPfdydWoywGXaWdGbqb6eyxIB9waCL6Q1FHlWrH1mMkskp6SVQ6lx9FVTtXEMSgyOVmR4j30ayKZ2duIsz5IFaTiBb3VDojJPfJb3TQNWtpqA6quMcE-nw/s1600/240105_10150182320742102_655257101_7263134_6579854_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nkbYGHPbgF_F-lxfVEhbjJPfdydWoywGXaWdGbqb6eyxIB9waCL6Q1FHlWrH1mMkskp6SVQ6lx9FVTtXEMSgyOVmR4j30ayKZ2duIsz5IFaTiBb3VDojJPfJb3TQNWtpqA6quMcE-nw/s320/240105_10150182320742102_655257101_7263134_6579854_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610588610291716898" border="0" /></a>Someone wants a cookie............................~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725261851752559682.post-78343486303080019972011-05-25T19:35:00.004+10:002011-05-25T19:51:41.784+10:00Dinner: Bangers and Mash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1nVwDbV8TVojTumZICCNcmyo4wVOaVdYF-Et40stkdIs04mVNZ9mhc5u8W1QZo5mTTAsJutcROXNW_uyXqx9q3YN2fMiduCgBp3QgEJurCoXcR55yYmeOIQyf1BVGGplgpp5wRyI9KU/s1600/IMG_0216.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1nVwDbV8TVojTumZICCNcmyo4wVOaVdYF-Et40stkdIs04mVNZ9mhc5u8W1QZo5mTTAsJutcROXNW_uyXqx9q3YN2fMiduCgBp3QgEJurCoXcR55yYmeOIQyf1BVGGplgpp5wRyI9KU/s320/IMG_0216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610585352791644930" border="0" /></a><br />used:<br />beef, garlic and herb sausages<br />potato<br />butter<br />milk<br />Master Foods Brown Onion Gravy<br /><br />Yay~ made Bangers and Mash~ and he made bacon an eggs this morning~~Leisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13895513920749137006noreply@blogger.com0