February 2012
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“Cooking is a noble act of love.”
– Maya Aldy
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“The woman is not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to...”
– Matthew Henry
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Difference
Everyone has their own ways.
We can’t say this is right, that is wrong.
We simply can’t judge it that way.
Slow, it’s not determine that it’s wrong. Fast doesn’t necessary means right either.
Everything has its guideline.
How a person achieve it, it’s their own choices.
And we have no right to force them do it with our ways.
We can’t compare what...
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Hola España!
It’s been quite a long time I’m drooling over nice Paella. Here in Jakarta, it’s not easy to find one. There’s only a little of Spanish restaurant in the industry. Suddenly, my eyes stopped at ‘Tapas Movida’ while I read some magazine. Voila! A Spanish restaurant!!
No more hesitation, I arranged a little gathering with my fellow foodie. Finally, I can taste some exotic taste in my palate!...
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“Cooking is like Love. You can see the result instantly.”
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Second Chance
They say everyone deserves a second chance. Just like any other people, I gave Luna Negra a second chance. The first time I went there, I didn’t have a good experience. Am not saying that they were bad, I’m just unsatisfied.
This time I ordered the Asian Sweet and Sour Salad with Grilled Beef (63k). I had this before too and keep looking for more. This is one of the great salads.
I ordered...
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Flower Decoration 101
Here are some basic rules for Flower Decoration:
As a beginner, just do a simple decoration, consists of 2 – 3 kind of flowers in grouping style.
A must have item: FLORAL FOAM! Dip it in the water until fully covered, don’t push it.
If you use a vase base, make sure it Is well covered with leaves.
The arrangement of the flower must be well balanced and visible on each side.
The flower could...
January 2012
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Table Setting 101
Here’s some basic knowledge for Table Setting.
1. Use white porcelain. It’s easy to mix and match with other color and give that ‘special’ effect.
2. Use some centerpiece like flower.
3. Tableware
Use place mat. If you don’t have that special place mat, use any kind of flat plate for the base. If it’s a formal occasion use the silver one.
Put the dinner plate on top of the place mat. If you...
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Inspiring Weekend
What to do on the weekend? Let’s join the ‘Inspiring Weekend’ with Martha Steward Living Indonesia!
The other day I joined for the White Luncheon. It’s one quite pack event. You can learn about table setting and cooking demo by Arimbi Nimpuno and also flower decoration by Atiek Semeru. It’s a wonderful-full-of-knowledge luncheon.
I’ll discuss the table setting and flower decoration on my next...
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Hello Dragon!
It’s the season of orange, candied fruits and basket cake. Yes! It’s Chinese New Year!
When it comes to Chinese New Year, you know, it’s the season full of feast. Days of eating very scrumptious-sometimes-oily meals.
The festive (for me) started around 2 weeks ago. I was invited to a special dinner hosted by Lai Ching - Four Seasons Jakarta.
Together with fellow foodie, we had an enormous...
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“The one who knows you best, loves you most!”
– Robert Fergusson
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“Our response to discouragement holds the key to our future.
I’ve noted two...”
– John Maxwell (via willyjoe)
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“I’ve learned that life is a lot like surfing. When you get caught in the impact...”
– Soul Surfer - Bethany Hamilton
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“I don’t know why terrible things happen to us sometimes. But I have to believe...”
– Soul Surfer - Sarah Hill
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“The right guy will love you exactly the way you are. Because you’re...”
– Soul Surfer - Cheri Hamilton
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“I vow to love you and no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will...”
– The Vow - Leo
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“You never pulled me to the dark side, Blair. You were the lightest thing that...”
– Gossip Girl - Chuck Bass
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“Talk is cheap. So if you don’t have anything nice to say, maybe you should...”
– Gossip Girl
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“You don’t give up on the people you love.”
– Gossip Girl - Chuck Bass
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“Paris, it’s a wonderful city for writers, artists. It’s the hottest...”
– Midnight in Paris
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“Pray for what you wish, but work for the things you want.”
– Fortune Cookie
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“Frustration hits when we stop depending on Him and try to make something happen...”
– Joyce Meyer
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“We lean on each other when things are bad.”
– Grey’s Anatomy - Eli
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“A couple of hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin shared with the world the...”
– Grey’s Anatomy - Meredith Grey
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“Just when we think we’ve figured things out, the universe throws us a...”
– Grey’s Anatomy - Meredith Grey
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“Surgery is a high stakes game. But no matter how high the stakes, sooner or...”
– Grey’s Anatomy - Meredith Grey
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Tipsy!
Who loves wine? I absolutely love it berry much!
Thanks to Decanter for host this special event ‘Chalk Hill Wine Tasting’ few months ago. I was invited and surely wouldn’t miss it.
It was one lovely sunny Saturday, I and my fellow foodies, Daniel, Jenny, Dino and Natasha, gathered for a sip of Australian wine. Chalk Hill was introduced by Jock Harvey, the wine maker. It is a family-owned wine...
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Top 10 Cooking Tips! - Jusman So
1. Always season whatever you are cooking with salt to bring out the flavor.
2. Always taste your food before serving to your guests.
3. If you don’t like what you see on the plate, chances are that your guests will not like it too. So don’t serve it.
4. Always use a well sharpened knife. It will save you time and energy when cutting meats and vegetables.
5. Use heavy bottom pots and pans....
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Discovering Foie Gras
Foie Gras is that one famous ingredient in French Cuisine. Unfortunately, not many of us here in Indonesia know about it. Thanks to Classics Fine Foods and Rougie Sarlat, they started to introduce Foie Gras in Indonesia. And nowadays, you might able to see selection of this dish in some restaurant here in Jakarta.
Lucky me, I got the chance to be part of the event held by CFF and Rougie few...
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TOP List
It’s been quite a long time since the last time I blog. Been lazy with the writing thingy. haha..
Now, let’s start with my TOP List of Restaurants I’ve visited in 2011.
Breakfast: Social House
Hotel Buffet: Kempinski and Ritz Carlton
Ribs: Tony Roma’s
Fish and Chip: Fish and Chip Store at Kemang
Dessert: Ninetynine, The Baked Goods and Opus Cafe
Tiramisu: Capocaccia, Ottimo Deli...
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“Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together...”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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“Love is alive, and constantly evolving.
Don’t attempt to understand it,...”
– Taking a Chance on Love - Payton
December 2011
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i am blessed: 5 Fantasy Exit Strategies →
iamblessed:
1. Run away to Brooklyn. Rent an apartment with a claw footed bathtub. Commute to Manhattan during the week and put in hours at a menial publishing job. Drive home to New Jersey on weekends to swim in the pool and cry to your mother. Smoke Gauloises on the fire escape. Let yellowing issues of…
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“Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere, they are in each other, all along.”
– Arisan! 2
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