tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87150218947108819542024-02-19T20:31:41.415+08:00Makan- it's where the belly rules the mind -<br><br>
- <a href="http://foodinspringsandsunsets.blogspot.com/">www.foodinspringsandsunsets.blogspot.com</a> -Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-19316202340635368322009-10-19T08:23:00.000+08:002009-10-19T08:23:44.658+08:000058 - Multicultural Homemade Chicken PizzaPersonally, my idea of enjoying pizza is on a picnic, on a beautiful sunny day.
-Updates soon-Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-7953326984837628772009-09-07T21:32:00.004+08:002009-09-07T21:57:23.395+08:000057 - Traditionally Kiwi; Afghan BiscuitsDon't ask me why a traditional Kiwi biscuit has such a politcally sensitive name.No one seems to be able to come up with any reason.The first time Matt tried to bake these biscuits, it was a roaring failure. I am not kidding. He was so disheartened by the failure that it took him a month before he tried to impress me with his baking skills again.So he had another go on it, on this recent Sunday. Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-66526492776498856902009-09-07T21:24:00.003+08:002009-09-07T22:00:02.440+08:000056 - Grilled Beef w/ VegetablesWhat happens when this Kiwi fella conquers the kitchen?What happens when this Kiwi feels the need for variety in his dishes? From 0042 Grilled Beef with Potato & Bak-Choy (served with Chili Vinegrette Sauce) to 0049 Grilled Beef with Potato & Orange, now you have Grilled Beef w/ Vegetables. And by vegetables, it's Potatoes, Mushrooms & Zuchinis :)Oh... I always love that Chili Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-10547865781279426992009-09-07T21:21:00.002+08:002009-09-07T21:59:48.845+08:000055 - Marshmallow BrownieFrom this:To this:It wasn't a roaring success, but it wasn't a failure either. But it certainly didn't whet my appetite enough as I might have gone overboard with the marshmallows. Next test-drive, it'll be better, and I'll let you in on it :)Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-18955188023509309682009-08-29T23:50:00.003+08:002009-08-29T23:53:24.632+08:000054 - Striped CheesecakeOn second look, this cake feels like ice-cream. Yum.THIS, to me would be the best-tasting cake I've baked to date & I hope to be able to do it again with better success.Only problem? Manual whisking is not exactly an exciting activity.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-21066200535841864842009-08-29T23:48:00.001+08:002009-08-29T23:49:49.766+08:000053 - Banana Cake"This is one of your best cakes to date."I'm sure Matt was just trying to be polite.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-50993305542146078232009-08-29T23:21:00.004+08:002009-08-29T23:36:05.399+08:000052 - Blueberry CakeBaking a Blueberry Cake has always been a dream of mine. One wintery August day of 2009, that dream came true.I love blueberries.Ingredients:1 cup + 1 tsp all purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt115gm butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 tsp vanilla essence2 large eggs2 cups (or box of 500gm) blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain first)1 tsp lemon Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-50728368154492030162009-08-29T23:08:00.004+08:002009-08-29T23:24:48.658+08:000051 - Marble CakeMarble Cake is one of the more "famous" cakes within my family especially with my aunt & my cousin always being the "chief" in baking heaps of them for us all. I always thought it was such a cumbersome cake to bake. It wasn't till I tried making it myself. Now that I know better, I'll be happy to bake these on any given day, come rain or shine.Ingredients:200gm butter, softened1cup caster Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-63522186930509859962009-08-27T11:01:00.003+08:002009-08-27T11:03:50.694+08:000050 - Ramadan 2009For all Muslims, may you have a blessed & better Ramadan, Insya'Allah!Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-16153429069585161022009-08-27T10:53:00.004+08:002009-08-29T22:41:06.689+08:000049 - Grilled Beef with Potato & OrangeAfter Matt's success on Grilled Beef with Potato & Bak-Choy (served with Chili Vinegrette Sauce) in Entry 0042, he gave it a go again, substituting the Bak-Choy with an Orange.Unlike the first one, I'm afraid this wasn't my favourite. I prefer my orange on the side. Of course, beef & potato? You can never go wrong :)Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-3370485348981383802009-08-27T10:04:00.006+08:002009-08-29T22:45:43.056+08:000048 - Homemade CheeseburgerHave you ever had one of those very random moments where your stomach craves for a Cheeseburger? I've been having those moments eversince I came to Brisbane in February. With all the key ingredients ready, Matt whipped up our first ever Homemade Cheeseburger. It was really good, for me especially, since my favourite fast-food chain, MacDonald's is not Halal, in Brisbane. So this, was as close Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-58031705420034791082009-08-13T01:49:00.010+08:002010-08-17T08:54:11.052+08:000047 - Marie Fudge Cake
It was really good (& sinful) the first round that I made it again within a week. The above image was from the 1st attempt. Our 2nd go at it to include pecans. Next time, I'll take on Matt's suggestion and try a different biscuit. The best part about this dessert, it's bakeless :)
Ingredients
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup milo
125ml boiling water
170gm butter - cut into large chunks
200gm Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-14647201287041150942009-08-13T01:44:00.007+08:002009-08-29T22:52:31.222+08:000046 - Marbled Cheese BrownieThis bake tempts even my mum who is not a fan of chocolate.Best served chilled.Chewy.Yum.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-83332351244052848702009-08-13T01:43:00.004+08:002009-08-29T22:53:13.416+08:000045 - Tomato Soup with Mexican SausageI love soup <3.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-41227197817308378232009-08-13T01:40:00.006+08:002009-08-29T22:54:25.028+08:000044 - Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Surely, this looks really good, even to those who aren't Chocoholics.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-64497481305798419082009-08-13T01:35:00.002+08:002009-08-29T22:47:23.330+08:000043 - Grilled Chicken & MushroomHere's another one of Matt's random creation - Grilled Chicken & Mushroom with Steamed Rice (served with the leftover Marinade Suace made for the Chicken/Mushroom) Bloody good as well!Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-29348920664963842312009-08-13T01:04:00.004+08:002009-08-29T22:48:13.775+08:000042 - Grilled Beef with Potato & Bak-ChoyThis is Matt's Grilled Beef with Potato & Bak-Choy (served with Chili Vinegrette Sauce). It was so good, 1 serving wasn't enough for me.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-68453881438411645822009-07-28T16:36:00.002+08:002009-07-28T16:53:58.563+08:000041 - Food back HomeIt is still months away - 4 months to be exact - before I go back home for a break. The only reason I am going home, is that I've got a 12-month ticket which I thought should be put to better use. Anyway, the point is, I know what I want to eat when I go back. Typically, I will say, "I want to eat everything!" but possible or not, only time will tell right? So I am making this very important listHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-36479308431931963932009-07-25T16:26:00.004+08:002009-07-25T16:45:32.463+08:000040 - If time permits...If time permits, we will update... coz we've been eating... really well :)Matt's Grilled Beef with Potato & Bak-Choy (served with Chili Vinegrette Sauce)Matt's Grilled Chicken with Steamed Rice (served with the leftover Marinade Suace made for the Chicken)Matt's Chocolate Steamed PuddingMatt's Tomato Soup with Mexican SausageHana's Marbled Brownie (with Cream Cheese)Hana's Marie Fudge Cake (Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-18412613719454882702009-07-17T08:55:00.004+08:002009-07-17T09:17:10.519+08:000039 - Oreo CheesecakeMy first attempt on the Bakeless Oreo Cheesecake is almost a success if it hadn't been toooo creamy. Although, both Matt & Fadli do not have any problems finishing up their slice :) Infact, it was too creamy for me that I had to give mine away to Matt, and of course the wonderful boyfriend willingly finished it for me. That's enough flattery for me. Heh.There were really lots of recipes Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-354094340241035202009-07-15T15:38:00.004+08:002009-08-29T22:58:10.163+08:000038 - Jemput-Jemput PisangIt was my first time making Jemput-Jemput Pisang (I'm sorry, but I have no idea what this is called in English) on my own. When I did it with my mum at home, I never cared much for what actually goes into making this, and how much of each ingredients are needed. In fact, when I called my mum to make it 3 weeks ago, she told me,"I can't tell you exactly how many cups or tbl spoons... You have to Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-64764969563898473542009-07-14T15:38:00.009+08:002009-08-29T23:01:17.367+08:000037 - Cookie & Tea-TimeOn our last day in Wellington, Matt's mum did some baking (see entry 0036) and more, as you can see from the upcoming pictures. It looks good and pretty over here doesn't it? Trust me, they do taste good. And nothing that good food can't bring a family together... even if it's just little cakes and cookies!I can't bake, only because I have yet to try. But I do feel inspired. Perhaps, I'll get Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-84176024462024152162009-07-14T15:33:00.005+08:002009-08-29T23:02:51.688+08:000036 - Comfort FoodThe site is almost neglected, that I am aware. No thanks to my busy schedule in school last couple months. Of course, it seems like I had more interesting things to yak about on the other blog. Not to forget the other distractions like Twitter, Facebook and blablablabla...School is due to start in a week and suddenly, I'm getting the feeling (or maybe, inspired?) to update this site again :) Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-62746130431954168012009-05-21T18:08:00.005+08:002009-08-29T23:04:59.026+08:000035 - Mexican Sausage with Spinach & Mozarella Baked PastaI LOVE THIS ONE.Trust Matt to constantly satisfy us for dinner that I no longer feel the need to cook anymore. Seriously.Hanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715021894710881954.post-47985996493491262292009-05-21T18:03:00.003+08:002009-05-21T18:08:08.699+08:000034 - Pan Fried Potatoes Hana 1.0Matt: So what are we doing about dinner tonight?Hana: Well, whatever you fancy.Matt: But all the meat are in the freezer aren't they?Hana: Hmmm... why not we go vegetarian tonight?I experimented by adding only 1 Chili Padi and i think i'll stick with normal Chili the next time round.We had tartar sauce to keep the Chili taste down but Matt had Iced Coffee with the meal as well; which means he wasHanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493239003001619493noreply@blogger.com0