Cake Decorating Class

Salam everyone.

Yesterday I attended a Cake Decorating Class at ICCA, Kota Damansara.

The instuctor was Chef Adlina Malek and she is very helpful.

I never knew that piping a cake with a weaving effect is quite easy to do.

As easy as I find it to be, I need more practice to get the perfect looking basket cake.

The tricky part was piping the roses. I can't seem to get it right.

But at least it looks like some roses.

I'm going to buy those nozzles and other cake decorating instruments and
start practicing at home.

Ice Cream Bread

Ice Cream Bread? Really??? Ice Cream Bread????

Cooking with Libby's gotta be kidding us.

Ice Cream Bread?? There's such a thing??

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I've been wanting to make some bread, but I know how difficult it is to make.

But Ice Cream Bread?

Needs only TWO INGREDIENTS!!!!!

Self raising flour and any of your favorite ice cream.

Full Stop.

Balik Kampung Trial

Mr N, my Sis-in-law, Musheera and I went back to Melaka last Saturday. My Mother-in-law has been asking numerously for Musheera to stay at her place for a week. Finally I gave in and Mr N also gave in at the very last minute.

The reason that I can't let go of Musheera is because I remember clearly when Musheera suffered from Jaundice a few days after labor. I was devastated knowing that she has to be admitted in the hospital to treat her. The very day that we had to leave her, my tears were running down all the way home from the hospital. When we reached home, I burst out a cry while holding her cap, mittens and socks she wore that morning. We went again to pay her a visit that night.

We whispered to her that she has to be strong and promised that she will never have to be in that box with the blue light anymore. The truth is, she seems to be strong naturally and the whisper is rather meant for ourselves. I prayed and prayed that she will be alright soon.

That night, I stared at this photo and I was all teary again.


The next morning, I called the nurse up and ask her on Musheera's progress. She said that Musheera is getting better. In fact, she can actually be discharged from the hospital but she needs the pediatrics's report first. I went to the hospital anyway and plan to wait there until the report is ready.

When we reached the hospital, Musheera was still in the box but with no blue light on. I am glad to see that her skin is no longer yellowish. Within minutes, the report was ready and we can discharge immediately. I was so proud of Musheera. She is a very strong baby. She's a fighter.

So, back to the Melaka part. We allowed Musheera to stay with her Oma for a week. It was quite hard in the beginning. Sometimes we forgot she is not at home. We felt something is amiss. We called her everyday (Mr N admits that he calls her up two or three times per day, how cute is that?). She seems to be enjoying her stay at her Oma's place. She's a happy baby.

PS: Last night we went to my biological parents' place and Mr N gets teary when he looked at my little nephews. It makes him feel how much he miss his baby. Musheera, Daddy's little girl.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

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Oh commercial frozen yogurt, why are you so expensive here in Malaysia?

Whenever I'm craving for some, I have to think more than twice.

Paying a small cup of you is almost equal to my breakfast, lunch and dinner allocation per day.

I decide that, I'm gonna make my own homemade instead.

UPDATED:


It takes me the whole 2 (two) days.

No doubt, it's doable.

If I ever plan to make this again, I must get an ice cream machine.

Banoffee Pie V2

I have tried making Bonaffee Pie using a recipe i got as is in my post here.

Yeah, yeah.

It was quite a disaster.

BUT!

I found this recipe at brooklynlimestone.com!


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I am pretty confident that I will not do the same mistake again.

Rest assured.

12 Months Development Checklist

All this while I've reading on baby's monthly development. But I've never came across a checklist that makes life easier. I got his list from babyzone.com. So what are the developments we should expect from a 12 months baby? Check it out:

√ Lowers self from standing to sitting without falling.
Sampai baring terus bila marah tak dapat sesuatu yang dia nak.

√ Waves bye-bye.
Dua-dua tangan dia hayun. sampai kaki2-kaki pun sama.

√ Says Mama, Dada specific.
Mama boleh, Dada boleh. Daddy pun boleh. Tapi Mommy tak boleh. Birthday present Mommy nanti Musheera tahu nak bagi apa eh. Thanks.

√ Releases toy.
Habis semua toys dia baling.

√ Gives hugs.
Besides hug Mommy, dia suka hug Mousie, Teddy, Tutit, Twinkle, Pinky, Baby Pinky, Miaw Miaw and Doggy kesayangan.

√ Precise grasps.
Kalau dia genggam, susah nak lepas. Suruh lepas, mengangis. Musheera gets what Musheera wants. Yeah right.

√ Walks with support, may take few steps alone.
Dah berlari pun. Kalau keluar jalan-jalan tanak kita pegang tangan dia.

√ May scribble.
Sambil senyum suka, pastu gelak-gelak.

√ One word speech sounds.
Sebut susu sebagai "chuchu". Takda "Nak", takde "Please". Tapi pandai "Meceh" aka Terima Kasih.

√ Plays with toys appropriately (squeaks a squeak toy).
Sampai ke bath tub dia bawa, takde squeak2 lagi dah. Jadi Splett!

√ Bangs two cubes together.
Sambil gelak-gelak menjerit. Cajon Daddy dia pun dia tolong mainkan.

√ Can put one object inside another.
Keluarkan balik, masukkan balik, keluarkan balik, masukkan balik, dan berterusan begitu sampai bosan.

√ Usually insists on self feeding.
Kata Musheera, "Hello Mommy, takkan nak makan biskut pun nak suapkan?"

√ Takes three meals a day. Holds cup to drink. Uses spoon. Plays with saucer.
Bab makan memang favorite, bila masa yang dia tak makan. Takde.

√ May have trouble sleeping. One afternoon nap.

Gesek sana gesek sini. Tonyoh kepala sini tonyoh kepala sana. Tidur tengahari lama, 2 atau 3 jam.

√ Cooperates in dressing.

Yeah, sambil menjerit-jerit suruh cepat.

Alahamdulillah. Baby Mommy dah besar. Dah satu tahun dah darling. Semoga menjadi anak yang solehah. Amin ya Rabb Al Amin.

Birthday Bash

Last Saturday, we hosted a little birthday party for our little 1 year old baby girl. We sort of rented (returnable full deposit) the Pool Terrace at our apartment and it was a success!

I cooked some of my usual Spaghetti and Prawns Aglio Olio, made some Fresh Fruits with oh so yummy Marshmallow Dip, very simple Garden Salad, Assorted Sandwiches including sweet Strawberry Jam Sandwich, rich Cheese Sandwich, savory Egg and Mayo Sandwich, and Tuna and Cucumber Sandwich, and baked some fun Butter Confetti Cupcakes as well as double fun Rainbow Cookies! Mr N bought some of the best in town Chicken and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce and firing Sambal and some Kuih Bakar. My sis-in-law (SIL) was very much a helper, she made a a tub of fantastic Tropical Punch and hot beverages including Tea and Coffee. Oh, and my Mommy (adopted mom) brought some refreshing Jelly Kelapa and my Mother (biological mother) brought some cute fluffy donuts. Thank you, appreciate it a lot!

Top Left: Foods
Top Middle: Beverages
Top Right: My biological family
Middle Left: My adopted family
Center: Mr N's cousin and his friends
Middle Right: My mother with Musheera
Bottom Left: Musheera slept in Atok Ayah's arms
Bottom Middle: Musheera with Mommy and Daddy
Bottom Right: Birthday Presents

It was an ok weather, but some time in the middle it drizzles. Musheera didn't get to go for a swim, I was afraid that the water might be too cold for her. She has an issue with very cold water.

Musheera with Mommy :)

We had no birthday cake cutting session. We had that already on her actual birthday. No games either, some kids enjoyed swimming. Anyway, it was an enjoyable family get together and most importantly, Musheera enjoys everyone's company.

Thank you for those who comes. Love you much!

Rainbow Cookies

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What a fun cookies!

-by the look.

will it be fun making them...?

UPDATED:


Nope, it was not easy at all.

Needs more practice.

BUT!!

Things to ponder:

1. It was sticky, very sticky. Very difficult to work with
and the cutting part just drives me insane.
My guess is, it may not good for hot weather; and

2. It was time consuming, with all the tinting the colors
and bringing them into the fridge and out and all.

It was not fun to do.

But the result looks fun :)

Happy 1st Birthday Musheera!

At first I wanted to bake a rainbow cake. However, I have not much time after as I had to do it after work and forgot to buy butter. Mr N had to go and buy some after his Big Boys Out. Since I have to make a quick bake, I've decided to make cupcakes instead. Alhamdulillah I got the cupcake liners left.

So I've baked rainbow cupcakes with cream cheese icing (in which takes about almost 2 hours to make) for Musheera's birthday and brought them them to my parents house to celebrate with the family.

Musheera was excited when I bring out the cake. How can you not?

She was clapping her hands and gazing at the cake. When everyone sing her a Happy Birthday song, she was smiling and enjoying it. Oh, what great little baby she is. I'm a proud Mommy :)

Everyone likes the cupcake. One said, "oh, sooo moist!". I'm a proud baker too :)

Happy 1st Birthday Musheera Dearest! Mommy loves you *kiss kiss big hug*