My notes was in broken english and it was really hard to understand it completely soooooo...Im rewriting it.
Cooking with herbs and spices replaces the traditional usage of salts and fats in our daily diet. Futhermore herbs gives a much better and unique taste and touch to the flavour of our cooking. herbs are usually harvested in the morning, after the morning dew has evaporated but just before the sun comes out and warms it. Proper storage is compulsory after plucking and it is recommended to keep them in the chiller in a perforated plastic bag. This is to ensure proper air circulation and helps preserve the herbs longer.
Many different types of herbs can be found easily. Fresh, crumb and powder herbs can be found in the market. Naturally, dried herbs is stronger than fresh herbs and powdered herbs are stronger than crumbs. (1/4 tsp powder = 3/4 crumbs = 2 tsp fresh herbs). Extended cooking time of the herbs will result in a lost of flavour and aroma. For fresh herbs, the leaves should be chopped finely, the finer it gets, the stronger the flavour that is released. The common fresh herbs you can find in any local supermarket are such as Fresh Thyme, rosemary, tarragon, sweet basil, Chervil, chives, dill leaf, italian flat parsley, oregano, marjoram, and english parsley.
Spice is defined as
1 : Various pungent, aromatic plant substance such as cinnamon or nutmeg which is used to flavor food and beverages
2 : Something that adds zest and flavour
3 : A pungent aroma, a perfume
Examples of spices are such as bouquet garni, Beaumonde seasoning, herbes de provence, quatre epices.
Asian spices are such as the chinese five spice powder, Masala Powder, curry powder, garam masala, tandori seasoning, kurma, tumeric powder and etc.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Designs
Of course its not my designs but I plan to xuri ideas =p. Im just posting it so I dont have to search for it when I need it in the future. Tell me what you think or gimme links.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Busy Busy
Will be kinda busy and dont know if I would be blogging, depends if I have stuff to share. Have 2 assignments to hand up in more or less 3 weeks and one of it is a tough one and the other...computer stuff..I hate html ugh! Anyway If any of you who reads my blog actually have an idea of a restaurant layout please do stop by and comment, or you know some place that is good please do recommend it too. You dont have to give me the whole thing, probably just a sight or something nice that you would like to see in a restaurant or something that simply drops your jaws and gives you the "wow" impression.
You could just name a few things of give me links and examples of stuff you like and to see. e.g : A water fountain, Ice bar, etc etc. Practically anything that impresses you. I just had to be the architect for the assignment so, I have no choice xD, but I like it anyway, just that, its alot of work to do~ *hint hint* bloody Po, help la, I do ur CC for you =p.
In any case, glasses are over, maybe when I finish up the restaurant design and all I will post it, more to come are pastry pics, *hungry hungry* soon to come, till then.
You could just name a few things of give me links and examples of stuff you like and to see. e.g : A water fountain, Ice bar, etc etc. Practically anything that impresses you. I just had to be the architect for the assignment so, I have no choice xD, but I like it anyway, just that, its alot of work to do~ *hint hint* bloody Po, help la, I do ur CC for you =p.
In any case, glasses are over, maybe when I finish up the restaurant design and all I will post it, more to come are pastry pics, *hungry hungry* soon to come, till then.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Glasses
Ive got nothing much to share, but just some amusing glass pictures because for the past two days ive been on it, as a part of my assignment which I have to present it tomoro.
Crystal Brandy Snifter
Unforgettable Moments Champagne Flute
Angle Hi-Ball Glasses
Round Rock Glass / Old Fashioned Glass
Pool Shot Glasses
Tic-tac-toe Shot Glasses
and finally....
The Ultraman Rock Glass!! xD
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
I kena tag
I kena Tag.
Name 20 people you can think of at the top of your head.
1. Tsa
2. Po
3. Jt
4. artzie
5. simen
6. KY
7. KM
8. Naz
9. Ben
10. BenT
11. Tom
12. Pam
13. Pie
14. Di
15. Milan
16. Su-yi
17. Donnie
18. Sue Ann
19. KF
20. KC
How did you meet 14?
Primary school, sat next to him.
What would you do if you have never met 1?
There goes my anime kaki =p
What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?
I wouldnt mind HAHA.
Did you ever like 19?
As a friend, yea.
Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?
Support lesbians so yea HAHA.
Describe 3
A leng zhai with a gud voice and thinner than me.
Do you think 8 is attractive?
I dont look at guys leh! I suppose yea in a way.
Tell me something about 7
An energetic girl who loves to make a big deal out of things xD
Do you know any of 12's family?
I sure do.
What's 18's favourite?
Mini skirts! HAHA
What would you do if 11 confesses that he/she likes you?
Holy shiatz, kenot laa ill jump off KL tower 1st.
Who is 9 going out with?
Rachel his sexy
How old is 16 now?
18 I think =p.
When was the last time you talked to 13?
A month, or two, or three.
Who's 2's favourite band/singer?
Alot I guess, MUSE
Would you date 4?
eeeeeee duan wei.
Would you date 7?
Hahah, I dont mind.
Is 15 single?
I think his close to get into a relationship atm
What's 10's last name?
benny tan zhi wen. HAHA
Would you ever be in a serious relationship with 13?
ehhhhh depends, I would reconsider it.
Which school does 3 go to?
HELP
Where does 6 live?
eh, I forgot edi HAHA
What's your favourite thing about 5?
Being able to tempt her with food =DDD
I will tag,
- artzie
- naz
- KC
- Pam
- Pie
Name 20 people you can think of at the top of your head.
1. Tsa
2. Po
3. Jt
4. artzie
5. simen
6. KY
7. KM
8. Naz
9. Ben
10. BenT
11. Tom
12. Pam
13. Pie
14. Di
15. Milan
16. Su-yi
17. Donnie
18. Sue Ann
19. KF
20. KC
How did you meet 14?
Primary school, sat next to him.
What would you do if you have never met 1?
There goes my anime kaki =p
What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?
I wouldnt mind HAHA.
Did you ever like 19?
As a friend, yea.
Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?
Support lesbians so yea HAHA.
Describe 3
A leng zhai with a gud voice and thinner than me.
Do you think 8 is attractive?
I dont look at guys leh! I suppose yea in a way.
Tell me something about 7
An energetic girl who loves to make a big deal out of things xD
Do you know any of 12's family?
I sure do.
What's 18's favourite?
Mini skirts! HAHA
What would you do if 11 confesses that he/she likes you?
Holy shiatz, kenot laa ill jump off KL tower 1st.
Who is 9 going out with?
Rachel his sexy
How old is 16 now?
18 I think =p.
When was the last time you talked to 13?
A month, or two, or three.
Who's 2's favourite band/singer?
Alot I guess, MUSE
Would you date 4?
eeeeeee duan wei.
Would you date 7?
Hahah, I dont mind.
Is 15 single?
I think his close to get into a relationship atm
What's 10's last name?
benny tan zhi wen. HAHA
Would you ever be in a serious relationship with 13?
ehhhhh depends, I would reconsider it.
Which school does 3 go to?
HELP
Where does 6 live?
eh, I forgot edi HAHA
What's your favourite thing about 5?
Being able to tempt her with food =DDD
I will tag,
- artzie
- naz
- KC
- Pam
- Pie
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Ive been missing.
Yes I know Ive been away and lazy for quite long, I had no inspiration and couldnt find the mood to type anything or share anything with you. Its been a while and Ill try to update once in a while for now since yea, I have at least some spice in my life at the moment compared to before I started college.
Well just to recap from the time I left my last post till now, its been a while, alot has went by even in that short duration. Things are getting pretty tricky right now, lots of big decisions to do, life to keep up with, though things may seem alil alright and happy and carefree and all but deep down under, I can just suddenly break down and fall like its the end of the world. In any case, ive managed to avoid going down that path for now, although there were times I almost did, tempted to and forced to.
Life is good, good as in good. If you know how to manage it, its good. Im enjoying myself currently, but have some ups and downs like usual, who doesnt? Things are getting alil busy too, I have classes during weekdays except Mondays and all of it are mostly from 11 - 7 including travel time and the time I actually reach the front door of my home. So its pretty tiring if you look at it one way and its fun too if you look at it the other way. Fun as in I have 3 practical days and only 1 theory day. Basicly Tuesday = all my theory classes and the rest are all my practical classes.
Fun is fun, fatigue is fatigue. The hours are long, standing and walking about and working is another thing. It doesnt matter where, restaurant or kitchen, both makes me stand for long hours and by the time I get home I wont have enough strenght to last till 2 am anymore, well sometimes I do without doing anything cept stone on the pc that is. My days without college is boring, im serious, its like I just nid to get out of home to entertain myself, ive slowed down on gaming alil and probably that's the reason why I feel so bored at home and nothing to do. I even picked up reading as a new hobby, plus I even share a few books with my col mate.
First week of col was nothing..pretty boring with all those orientation and stuff like that, its pretty shitty, but team building session was an exception. Orientation night came later the following week, and it kinda...sucked. No comments anyway, it was more like a senior night rather than a junior night. Anyhow classes went back to normal after that and that was when the fun begins, met lots of ppl, from A-Z, good and bad, stupid and smart, funny and lame, and so on. Its pretty normal anyway, nothing more surprising when meeting new people.
Skipping that, I take the train to col, its much easier rather than driving, saves money and avoid traffic, but the trains are really unreliable, they have no fixed timing and sometimes they can even break down for hours. Ive already experienced it on my 1st day of class too, ran in class an hour late =.=. Damn suay. Things are pretty hectic and at the same time pretty calm and easy, depends on the days and the occasions that are about to unfold. The area around my col is pretty nice, very nice to go around, you have a mamak on the left and chinese restaurants on the right, its hardly a minute walk away too. Pool is much cheaper compared to mv, much much cheaper, its only 11 for an hour, but sad thing is I dont have any kaki to play with there. There is but...not so often, pretty saddening.
My lecturers are gud, well for now I guess. Maybe term 2 Ill meet some devils with really sharp forks poking my ass. People around there are nice, friendly, I guess in any case everyone is new so, its only normal to mix around. Some are antisocial, lcly and annoying. Well, cant help it, Ive met ppl like that anyway. Nothing big.
So what esle? I cant really remember anything esle to say either. All I remember was one day while I was going home taking the LRT I noticed the board of rules saying "NO SWING GUM". I was like wtf is swing gum? I certainly dont think it exist, must be another typo error or just really bad english. Im gonna try Rapplez, a 3d on9 mmorpg, hopefully I can play it, for fun. Who wants to join me? =D Although I said I slowed down on gaming, but that was not because I wanted to, It was because I really got bored of all the games I have. In example Dota, it hasnt been really appealing to play it anymore after 2 years ++ and still going. My ps2 has been taken by my bro, I have to resort to old games such as SC and Heroes3 to keep myself entertained omfg. If it wasnt for those two I think id be out almost everyday and would be spending like mad. Nid to budget man.
Ive been having emo days lately, but im slowly getting back on my feet anyways. Its just a passing feeling where I think back of the past memories and how I was a failure in some crucial events. Its really really sad, I really do regret it. I should have waited alil longer, probably itll work out. I dont know why im still clinging on to this matter even though it has been almost 2 years +. This isnt the 1st time for that matter, it has been going on ever since that day. Probably my biggest regret in my life, the wrong choice of words, the wrong timing, the wrong move. Damn, I wanna turn back time.
I know ive typed out alot of bullshit, I dont know if you would wanna read the whole thing, its up to you, and its basiclly a recap of all the things that happened for the last 2 months and so on, probably forgot lots more. Im not sure, but I wont say ill come back and edit it because Im too lazy =p, but im sure thats about 80% of what happened so, I guess its still okay. Mother's Day is coming, got anything for ur mum yet? =) I wonder what should I get this year.
In any case, ill start updating once again, I wish I had a cam, it would be much more happening if I had one, I promise that. If I can get my cam phone soon enough, probably lots more interesting updates to come.
Well just to recap from the time I left my last post till now, its been a while, alot has went by even in that short duration. Things are getting pretty tricky right now, lots of big decisions to do, life to keep up with, though things may seem alil alright and happy and carefree and all but deep down under, I can just suddenly break down and fall like its the end of the world. In any case, ive managed to avoid going down that path for now, although there were times I almost did, tempted to and forced to.
Life is good, good as in good. If you know how to manage it, its good. Im enjoying myself currently, but have some ups and downs like usual, who doesnt? Things are getting alil busy too, I have classes during weekdays except Mondays and all of it are mostly from 11 - 7 including travel time and the time I actually reach the front door of my home. So its pretty tiring if you look at it one way and its fun too if you look at it the other way. Fun as in I have 3 practical days and only 1 theory day. Basicly Tuesday = all my theory classes and the rest are all my practical classes.
Fun is fun, fatigue is fatigue. The hours are long, standing and walking about and working is another thing. It doesnt matter where, restaurant or kitchen, both makes me stand for long hours and by the time I get home I wont have enough strenght to last till 2 am anymore, well sometimes I do without doing anything cept stone on the pc that is. My days without college is boring, im serious, its like I just nid to get out of home to entertain myself, ive slowed down on gaming alil and probably that's the reason why I feel so bored at home and nothing to do. I even picked up reading as a new hobby, plus I even share a few books with my col mate.
First week of col was nothing..pretty boring with all those orientation and stuff like that, its pretty shitty, but team building session was an exception. Orientation night came later the following week, and it kinda...sucked. No comments anyway, it was more like a senior night rather than a junior night. Anyhow classes went back to normal after that and that was when the fun begins, met lots of ppl, from A-Z, good and bad, stupid and smart, funny and lame, and so on. Its pretty normal anyway, nothing more surprising when meeting new people.
Skipping that, I take the train to col, its much easier rather than driving, saves money and avoid traffic, but the trains are really unreliable, they have no fixed timing and sometimes they can even break down for hours. Ive already experienced it on my 1st day of class too, ran in class an hour late =.=. Damn suay. Things are pretty hectic and at the same time pretty calm and easy, depends on the days and the occasions that are about to unfold. The area around my col is pretty nice, very nice to go around, you have a mamak on the left and chinese restaurants on the right, its hardly a minute walk away too. Pool is much cheaper compared to mv, much much cheaper, its only 11 for an hour, but sad thing is I dont have any kaki to play with there. There is but...not so often, pretty saddening.
My lecturers are gud, well for now I guess. Maybe term 2 Ill meet some devils with really sharp forks poking my ass. People around there are nice, friendly, I guess in any case everyone is new so, its only normal to mix around. Some are antisocial, lcly and annoying. Well, cant help it, Ive met ppl like that anyway. Nothing big.
So what esle? I cant really remember anything esle to say either. All I remember was one day while I was going home taking the LRT I noticed the board of rules saying "NO SWING GUM". I was like wtf is swing gum? I certainly dont think it exist, must be another typo error or just really bad english. Im gonna try Rapplez, a 3d on9 mmorpg, hopefully I can play it, for fun. Who wants to join me? =D Although I said I slowed down on gaming, but that was not because I wanted to, It was because I really got bored of all the games I have. In example Dota, it hasnt been really appealing to play it anymore after 2 years ++ and still going. My ps2 has been taken by my bro, I have to resort to old games such as SC and Heroes3 to keep myself entertained omfg. If it wasnt for those two I think id be out almost everyday and would be spending like mad. Nid to budget man.
Ive been having emo days lately, but im slowly getting back on my feet anyways. Its just a passing feeling where I think back of the past memories and how I was a failure in some crucial events. Its really really sad, I really do regret it. I should have waited alil longer, probably itll work out. I dont know why im still clinging on to this matter even though it has been almost 2 years +. This isnt the 1st time for that matter, it has been going on ever since that day. Probably my biggest regret in my life, the wrong choice of words, the wrong timing, the wrong move. Damn, I wanna turn back time.
I know ive typed out alot of bullshit, I dont know if you would wanna read the whole thing, its up to you, and its basiclly a recap of all the things that happened for the last 2 months and so on, probably forgot lots more. Im not sure, but I wont say ill come back and edit it because Im too lazy =p, but im sure thats about 80% of what happened so, I guess its still okay. Mother's Day is coming, got anything for ur mum yet? =) I wonder what should I get this year.
In any case, ill start updating once again, I wish I had a cam, it would be much more happening if I had one, I promise that. If I can get my cam phone soon enough, probably lots more interesting updates to come.
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