not really sure about a title...

edit* Yes, this part usually goes at the bottom of the post, but who wants to scroll all the way down there, hehe..

Some not-so-useful-but-exciting news: I have my very own tv..yes, however strange that may sound, i have never owned my own tv..until now! Which means i get to lie under my covers on these lovely chilly, wintry nights and watch some tv, dvd's and hopefully soon, satellite! HEHE..

The actual post...
It's really funny because i started typing the title and it seems i've used [possibly] used this title before.. that must mean i have serious issues trying to think up a title for my posts. That must be yet another thing i "over think" ...oops, my bad! I just don't want the title to seem boring, or like it really doesn't match... ok, i know that might be some people's signature on their blog post title's to not really match but it's one of those things....

Like the way i don't like buying paper or cardboard if its bent, or can't stand it when people force the paper/cardboard/magazine into a bag that is too small..i mean seriously, then i'll rather carry it in my hand..

Another thing that used to really get on my nerves was when i was at college and my lecturers would demand getting absolutely neat assignments/projects/work etc and we had to fit specific criteria [like putting each page in a single plastic sleeve and that we had to put them in flip files]. That was not the issue, my work was always neat and always flip files and for each assignment i had board new plastic covers and binders for them...i liked my work to be absolutely presentable - maybe slightly over the top to say every assignment had a new flip file/binder etc BUT my point is that i wouldn't use damaged plastic sleeves/binders... and i used to get so ticked off when my lecturers would hand my work back to me, looking as though their chihuahua had marked/graded it!!

At least have the decency to hand something back without doggy ears, coffee stains and/or damaged plastic sleeves or bent covers??

[ok, this is starting to become a ramble post and i'm going off track... i think i've forgotten what i actually wanted to post about... bugger! ]



No wait, i've got it... i remember...


I wanted to say that i know it probably seems strange that i haven't posted anything else food-related, other than the food show. I mean i haven't really posted anything about the things i've made or recipes or my work...


Maybe i should... but that means i need to find pics first! LOL

These are some pics i found ... hope they tantalize those tastebuds!

1. Creme Brulee


2. Choc Mousse Cheesecake


3. Choc Brownie


4. Yoghurt Terrine with Vanilla Meringue


5. Sticky toffee Pud


Those are some of the yummy desserts i used to make and plate [put on plate and add things to make them even prettier!] at the last restaurant i worked at..
I made sandwiches and salads there too, but i had more fun taking pics of the desserts because the dessert section was seperate from the hot and cold kitchens.

Plus, desserts are way way more fun, not so?? ;)

I have a lovely pic of Seared Tuna Salad [with the oh so scrumptious wasabi dressing] but i don't Adobe Photoshop on this pc:( so i can't crop it, sorry - can't add the pic cos one of the ppl i worked with is in the shot - need permission to do so first hehe..

I also have pics of the birthday cakes i'v made.. the edible novelty ones.. kids stuff mostly..

but i think i have to leave that for another post [because that is on my other pc..at home! LOL]

I can't really think of what else i wanted to post today, but maybe i'll just add some new links..

4 days and counting...

This weekend the Good Food and Wine Show was held... um, oki i was there for the food, gadgets, equipment, knives, and chocolate of course (not the wine, just to clarify i'm not a drinker). The show is held annually at the CTICC and it is really gives you the opportunity to:

1. learn something new with regard to food, ingredients, presentation etc



2. buy nice foodie mags or books



3. check out latest food gadgets



4. buy some really nice things, unusual things (chocolate, chocolate, chocolate :P)



5. get knives and goodies at cut prices



6. meet international / local food heroes (restauranteurs, tv chefs, food experts etc)



7. have fun tasting all the fantastic freebies!

*All of the above refers to people who are crazy about food, whether you enjoy eating it, lounging on the couch and watching the foodie network, cooking up a storm or just drooling at the lovely bakery/confectionary spot...

Either way, it's fun for everyone:)

Yeh i got sum nice things, but tried not to buy unnecessary.. one of my favorite buys had to be the chilli-choc crunchy stuff.. dEElicious

Here's sum of the chefs i met. . . i might add my pics at a later stage... BUT these ones are ones i got off the net..

From top to bottom:

James Martin;

Ross Burden & Reto Mathis;

Alan Coxon

and Mr Gennaro Contaldo

Moving along to matters at hand.... 1-3 june marks the hobby-X show/exhibition.. hence the "4 days and counting" title... Ever since we started with our weekend scrap classes that was always a topic, so yeh this week we'll be attending the exhibition (hopefully, and hopefully we won't be disappointed) Because, like i always say, looking forward to something usually ends up disappointing or does not happen at all..(and no i'm not a Pessimist)

As the name implies hobby-X, the show entails all things craft-ish, pertaining to hobby(ies) and boasts it's 10th year anniversary. I have, however, only attended the past two years' shows but came home with some exciting things..

This year i have a list of things i need to look out for BUT i need to keep in mind not to spend the money i'm saving for a decent camera... i have been using my mobile phone camera - altho the pics are "not too shabby hey nige", well they're decent pics cos its a 2megapixel cam..

So yes, i really want to buy a camera and maybe i could do that short photography course..

OMG, the creativity bug has bitten!There's no gettin away from it.