(2008/01) Jan 2008 MTBs
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prataqueen,
i stay in tampines
Kam,
yes a thermal cooker is much more expensive then a slow cooker but not sure the taste will it be better...
pixie,
pressure cooker sounds good but for braise meat, will the meat be tough?
I'm trying to roast pork these few days but meat itself is good whereas i can't achieve with the skin...
i stay in tampines
Kam,
yes a thermal cooker is much more expensive then a slow cooker but not sure the taste will it be better...
pixie,
pressure cooker sounds good but for braise meat, will the meat be tough?
I'm trying to roast pork these few days but meat itself is good whereas i can't achieve with the skin...
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Steph, romantic? That word sounds so foreign liao. Even if I go with hubby for dinner without the kids, he will be busy deleting old smses from his hp. I am afraid go on holiday also nothing to talk about, cannot bring back 'that loving feeling'
Steph, Kitsune.
Happy to hear that both of you have chance for R&R vacation w/o kids!
Kitsune,
I definitely prefer F&E trip rather than package tour. I have not taken package tour since I was 16... All the trips I have taken from then are F&E. I guess I really cannot travel with other people bah....
Happy to hear that both of you have chance for R&R vacation w/o kids!
Kitsune,
I definitely prefer F&E trip rather than package tour. I have not taken package tour since I was 16... All the trips I have taken from then are F&E. I guess I really cannot travel with other people bah....
grumpus
Active Member
luvv,
for roast pork, best to marinate and leave the meat in the fridge uncovered overnight. this helps to dry out the skin so it's easier to get the crispy crackling.
do u brush the skin with vinegar every few mins when grilling?
kam,
if u think soup cooked in slow cooker is not very good, then no pt to get a thermal cooker. it'll be the same.
for roast pork, best to marinate and leave the meat in the fridge uncovered overnight. this helps to dry out the skin so it's easier to get the crispy crackling.
do u brush the skin with vinegar every few mins when grilling?
kam,
if u think soup cooked in slow cooker is not very good, then no pt to get a thermal cooker. it'll be the same.
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Krystle, I used to hate package tours too cos so rushed and no freedom. Plus I hate it when they dump you at those shopping places for 1 hour to make you buy things so that they can earn commission. But after having kids, I start to appreciate package tour. Everyday wake up in the morning, got to plan everything at home. Then if things don't go my way, will get pek chek. For package tour, no need to think, just sit back and relax. Anything not happy, complain to tour guide. hahaha.
steph,
Who's that? who's that?
krystle,
I also don't take package tour for don't know how long liao, or never Free & easy is the best!
Grumpus,
Thanks for that. But except soup leh, would the thermal cooker useful for other food?
Have a great weekend everyone!! I am knocking off NOW
Who's that? who's that?
krystle,
I also don't take package tour for don't know how long liao, or never
Free & easy is the best! Grumpus,
Thanks for that. But except soup leh, would the thermal cooker useful for other food?
Have a great weekend everyone!! I am knocking off NOW
angelwind
Active Member
kam
thermal cooker can be used to cook anything that you will put in a slow cooker. they have the same function. except the latter part, thermal cooker will use the heat internally to cook the food w/o electricity. while slow cooker needs constant electricity
they are both the same
i agree with grumpus. if you dont like slow cooker's soup. then try pressure cooker. the soup is superb. coz the lid is not opened during the cooking phase so all the "ho liao" is bubbling inside
got difference if you use pressure cooker vs normal over the stove slow fire
thermal cooker can be used to cook anything that you will put in a slow cooker. they have the same function. except the latter part, thermal cooker will use the heat internally to cook the food w/o electricity. while slow cooker needs constant electricity
they are both the same
i agree with grumpus. if you dont like slow cooker's soup. then try pressure cooker. the soup is superb. coz the lid is not opened during the cooking phase so all the "ho liao" is bubbling inside
got difference if you use pressure cooker vs normal over the stove slow fire
kitsune,
i can understand but being romantic is all in the mind, since hb can't give romance, we create lohkeke..for yr imagination
anyway same here lah, my dinner with hubby w/o the kids, he will be busy with his blackberry...i even threaten to hb that i will not hesitate to throw his blackberry into the dustbin if he continue to email/smses
Mom2nat,
me gg on 16th Sept and u? which hotel u staying?
i can understand but being romantic is all in the mind, since hb can't give romance, we create loh
keke..for yr imagination anyway same here lah, my dinner with hubby w/o the kids, he will be busy with his blackberry...i even threaten to hb that i will not hesitate to throw his blackberry into the dustbin if he continue to email/smses
Mom2nat,
me gg on 16th Sept and u? which hotel u staying?
kitsune,
B is a "high scorer"...hahaha...got perfect 5s for so many traits...sigh.
Great that you can get a short trip with hubby. Think you really need a break from the kids and...maid(hehehe).
For our trip to Seoul in Oct, I also jokingly asked hubby if we should go without B. But both of us can't bear to leave him behind even though we are also worried about his crankiness during the flight and trip. Somemore we're making a transit in HK this time...so really hoping he will co-operate and be guai gaui for at least half the trip. The transit will save us $700 (can pay for hotel
) that's why we decided to take the risk and hopefully by breaking up the flight, at least we can let B run around at the airport to release some energy rather than being strapped down to his seat for the straight 6.5 hours.
B is a "high scorer"...hahaha...got perfect 5s for so many traits...sigh.
Great that you can get a short trip with hubby. Think you really need a break from the kids and...maid(hehehe).
For our trip to Seoul in Oct, I also jokingly asked hubby if we should go without B. But both of us can't bear to leave him behind even though we are also worried about his crankiness during the flight and trip. Somemore we're making a transit in HK this time...so really hoping he will co-operate and be guai gaui for at least half the trip. The transit will save us $700 (can pay for hotel
blackbatz
Active Member
Mom2nat,
Long time never come in here liao!.. Went to BKK with hubby during the NDP long weekend. It was a good break. Makan and pigged out. This round I could really do proper shopping and makan. For exmple, skip breakfast and have early lunch. Go for spa. Can't do this when kids are around. So enjoy!
Long time never come in here liao!.. Went to BKK with hubby during the NDP long weekend. It was a good break. Makan and pigged out. This round I could really do proper shopping and makan. For exmple, skip breakfast and have early lunch. Go for spa. Can't do this when kids are around. So enjoy!
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Steph, haha, yes, you are right. At least hubby willing to go on couple trip with me. All is not lost.
Yvonne, yup, can't wait to leave the maid with the ILs since they love her so much. hahaha...
Yvonne, yup, can't wait to leave the maid with the ILs since they love her so much. hahaha...
Morning all!
My wrists are so painful today, after spending the weekend with my 2 heavy weights, with occasional carrying of the two! My back hurts too. Sat hub has to go to the office from 12noon and only returned home at 9pm, despite that it's XY's birthday. Luckily both were very well behaved, no fuss, and easy to handle (it's my lucky day!), but still tiring. Sunday had a great fun at the Jacob Ballas! They took very late nap, ie, 5-7pm, thus only went to bed at near midnight last night. We were super tired
My wrists are so painful today, after spending the weekend with my 2 heavy weights, with occasional carrying of the two! My back hurts too. Sat hub has to go to the office from 12noon and only returned home at 9pm, despite that it's XY's birthday. Luckily both were very well behaved, no fuss, and easy to handle (it's my lucky day!), but still tiring. Sunday had a great fun at the Jacob Ballas! They took very late nap, ie, 5-7pm, thus only went to bed at near midnight last night. We were super tired
twinkystar24
Member
Hi,
Good Morning, My brother can get tickets for Singapore Flyer at $24 per ticket. 3 months validity. Any body interested? Orig. price is $29.55
Good Morning, My brother can get tickets for Singapore Flyer at $24 per ticket. 3 months validity. Any body interested? Orig. price is $29.55
twinkystar24
Member
Pauline,
You were saying abt cooking Hainanese CHicken rice with the 3 tier steamer? Can teach me how?
Re : 3 tier steamer
I am confused to put which food in which level? If i use 3 levels, wont the juice drip onto the 2nd and 3rd level? Then if raw fish, wont the juice drip too?? If cook rice, which layer should i put?
Pixel,
For the chawanmushi, can share how to make?
You were saying abt cooking Hainanese CHicken rice with the 3 tier steamer? Can teach me how?
Re : 3 tier steamer
I am confused to put which food in which level? If i use 3 levels, wont the juice drip onto the 2nd and 3rd level? Then if raw fish, wont the juice drip too?? If cook rice, which layer should i put?
Pixel,
For the chawanmushi, can share how to make?
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Mandy I searched my blog but did not document the recipe. I followed Singapore women's weekly. Can only remember roughly now. Rub some grated ginger, garlic and sesame oil on the chicken before steaming. For the rice, use chicken stock, pandan leaves n some garlic oil (if not just add some cloves of garlic). For the veg, can just steam or drizzle a bit of oil? Put bottom tier (rice) first, steam for eg 10 mins then put on the middle tier (chicken) after 10 mins then put top tier (veg). But for me I always cook the rice in rice cooker. But the rice burns easily. Once rice is cooked, I quickly switch off the power.
You must play by ear for your steamer cos different steamer different power settings. Some may cook faster and also depends on how much ingredients you put in.
I followed Singapore women's weekly. Can only remember roughly now. Rub some grated ginger, garlic and sesame oil on the chicken before steaming. For the rice, use chicken stock, pandan leaves n some garlic oil (if not just add some cloves of garlic). For the veg, can just steam or drizzle a bit of oil? Put bottom tier (rice) first, steam for eg 10 mins then put on the middle tier (chicken) after 10 mins then put top tier (veg). But for me I always cook the rice in rice cooker. But the rice burns easily. Once rice is cooked, I quickly switch off the power. You must play by ear for your steamer cos different steamer different power settings. Some may cook faster and also depends on how much ingredients you put in.
mylvera,
Ya, the list getting longer. Should be able to fit in, but may not be able to do an activity all together lor. Painting has to be done on the floor, etc. And yup, XY will be sent to her nanny on that day. Your whole family coming?
Or what do your kids expect on a holiday? Would they prefer to run free at the outdoor more than staying indoor? Or just something different from the daily routine will be good?
<font color="ff0000">1st Sep Gathering</font>
Time: 10am
1. Kam & Hao Re
2. JanBB & Jayden
3. Jacelyn & Javin + Jasmyn
4. Elmo & Amanda
5. Mandy & Jayden
6. Babe & Abel
7. Yvonne & Brien
8. Tongtong & Shaun
9. Superbee & Gwyneth
10. Luca & Javian + Jayden
11. Lynn Chong & Rayden
12. Luvv & Chevaun
13. Mylvera & 1/2/3 kids??
14. Jess & Javier (confirmed coming or not??)
Ya, the list getting longer. Should be able to fit in, but may not be able to do an activity all together lor. Painting has to be done on the floor, etc. And yup, XY will be sent to her nanny on that day. Your whole family coming?
Or what do your kids expect on a holiday? Would they prefer to run free at the outdoor more than staying indoor? Or just something different from the daily routine will be good?
<font color="ff0000">1st Sep Gathering</font>
Time: 10am
1. Kam & Hao Re
2. JanBB & Jayden
3. Jacelyn & Javin + Jasmyn
4. Elmo & Amanda
5. Mandy & Jayden
6. Babe & Abel
7. Yvonne & Brien
8. Tongtong & Shaun
9. Superbee & Gwyneth
10. Luca & Javian + Jayden
11. Lynn Chong & Rayden
12. Luvv & Chevaun
13. Mylvera & 1/2/3 kids??
14. Jess & Javier (confirmed coming or not??)
Gd morning!
Mom2nat,
Wow couple retreat, how nice...i wish too but nope, me gg with my colls only. I booked Budacco hotel, highly recommended (positive feedback) by Janbb & Elmo who have stayed there before
Blackbatz,
How's the ladies fashion/trend in BKK now? Anything to buy so that i can guage how much baht to bring, tks!
Kam,
hugsss, Mama zhen wei da!
Mom2nat,
Wow couple retreat, how nice...i wish too but nope, me gg with my colls only. I booked Budacco hotel, highly recommended (positive feedback) by Janbb & Elmo who have stayed there before
Blackbatz,
How's the ladies fashion/trend in BKK now? Anything to buy so that i can guage how much baht to bring, tks!
Kam,
hugsss, Mama zhen wei da!
twinkystar24
Member
pixel,
my steamer dont have leh. Pauline, does urs have?
But if have lids, how will the steam from the bottom reach the top tier?
my steamer dont have leh. Pauline, does urs have?
But if have lids, how will the steam from the bottom reach the top tier?
twinkystar24
Member
pixel,
u r right. GOng Xin Ji got part 2.
http://www.mysoju.com/cant-buy-me-love-beyond-the-realm-of-conscience-2/
u r right. GOng Xin Ji got part 2.
http://www.mysoju.com/cant-buy-me-love-beyond-the-realm-of-conscience-2/
twinkystar24
Member
Kam,
So u did not manage to go to JB?
So u did not manage to go to JB?
twinkystar24
Member
Kam,
No worries. We can bring a item each.
No worries. We can bring a item each.
jess__thomas
New Member
Kam
I am not going for the gathering le. abit far
sorry.
maybe when mylife is back next month ba
thanks
I am not going for the gathering le. abit far
maybe when mylife is back next month ba
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Mandy, mine also dun have leh.
twinkystar24
Member
pauline,
then how to steam fish or if two meat steaming, which to put on top?
then how to steam fish or if two meat steaming, which to put on top?
twinkystar24
Member
pixel,
U were saying i need to cover the cup with alumin foil when making chawanmushi? Why is it so?
U were saying i need to cover the cup with alumin foil when making chawanmushi? Why is it so?
twinkystar24
Member
mylvera,
I think not out year arh. They just started filming , i think!!
I think not out year arh. They just started filming , i think!!
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Mandy, always put the one that needs shorter steaming time on top eg fish on top of meat. Put it on only when u want to start steaming. Eg. Steam the meat at 1pm, stack on the fish at 1.10pm etc. Hmm... Maybe I should take out my 3 tier steamer too. Long time no use. Hee.
twinkystar24
Member
pauline,
But wont the fish juice drip onto the meat??
But wont the fish juice drip onto the meat??
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Mandy I put my own porcelain plate into the steamer. So all the juices are retained on the plate.