Blog update on current happening
Hair cut at QB House IMM.
Went to Mustaffa to buy “neoleaf”
Sunday 9 Sep 2007
Gerald decided to bald his head. Imagine how he feels! It does make a difference to be bald after all.
Monday 10 Sep 2007
Gave Gerald a letter for his “shaved head” and was glad that the principal approved him wearing a cap at school. Bald to win!! Yes, he won $20 from his classmate for keeping his bargain they he will shave his head.
“Due to severe itching and flaking of the scalp, Gerald Tao has shaved his head bald over the weekend.
At this point, since his scalp is more vulnerable to getting sunburned I would appreciate if you would allow him to wear a cap whenever necessary.
Your kind understanding in this matter would be greatly appreciated.”
Went to Straits Kitchen at Hyatt
Hungry Ghost month drew to an end.
Mid-Autumn Festival (also the Mooncake or Lantern Festival)
Mid-Autumn Festival takes place from early September to early October and celebrates the end of the farming year and an abundant harvest. The mooncakes signify unity and a cycle completed.
End : September 25
Hokkien Style Mooncakes
The Hokkien one resembles the "tau sar piah" (flaky skin mung bean biscuit). Instead of being packed in square boxes, the Hokkien version comes wrapped in red and white paper in a long cylindrical roll. But not many places sell this now.
Niu Jiao Jian (Bull's Horn)
'Niu Jiao Jian' (Bull's Horn) for the simple reason because it truly resembles a bull's horn. The thick black shell of this nut has to be hammered to be broken open. Once cracked, it reveals a creamy white nut inside. This peculiar food is only available during the mid-autumn season. I hope to find this in the market this year and shall ask my maid to steam it . Yummy !
Little Yams
Only sold during the Mid-Autumn Festival. These miniature yams are softer and more fluffy than their bigger siblings. It's also one of those foods that families used to eat along with the Bull's Horns and mooncakes. Best eaten steaming hot - peel back the skin and dip the yam into granulated sugar with every mouthful.
Piglet Biscuits
Known by the Cantonese as "Jue Zai Bang" (Piglet Biscuits), these are traditionally sold with mooncakes, mainly to attract the kids. Why the baked biscuits are shaped in the form of piglets is anyone's guess, but the colorful plastic baskets they come in sure reminds one of real pigs trapped in rattan baskets, ready for the slaughter. In any case, these piglet biscuits sure bring back the good old' memories of childhood.
The word for pomelo in Chinese is homophonous with that for "blessing," and thus the fruit is considered auspicious. Since pomelo season coincides with Mid-Autumn Festival, this sweet fruit has naturally become a part of the festivities.
The month of Ramadan
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By sunset, the fast is completed by taking the lftar meal or “buka puasa” (breaking of the fast) .The month of Ramadan is an event when it is believed the Holy Quran “was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation.” Ramadan is a period of contemplation and worship. Also, it is a time to strengthen family and community ties. 12 Sept to 13 Oct 2007
NEOLEAF @ mustaffa $29.90
Lucky often seen as the new baby so we clothe her.
Lucky Licensed
Parliament doesn’t have to be boring with witty one liners like these!
Podcast: the mrbrown show 7 September 2007: sarcastic parliament Download MP3 (MP3, file size: 1.2mb, Time: 00:02:35)
Sometimes we pay more for great products *cough*iphone*cough*…then the price gets dropped.
Podcast: the mrbrown show 11 September 2007: die die must buy Download MP3 (MP3, file size: 1.4mb, Time: 00:02:44)
