Gundam Universal Centuries.

Gundam Wing

My first Gundam was "Gundam Wing". I got hooked up right away. Then was the 08th MS Team which was really2 good. Never bothered with old gundams because of the crappy animation. The biggest Gundam saga is the "Universal Century" which I haven't explored yet..

I personally think it would be best to watch them in this order (the UC series are in timeline order): original Gundam Movies/TV -> 08th MS Team -> 0080 -> 0083 -> Zeta -> ZZ -> Char's Counterattack -> F-91 -> Victory. 




oh well, there goes my weekend.

Pear Tart

Bought some fresh pear from the boot fair a couple weeks ago. They are too ripe now to be eaten by itself so I though of making a pear tarte I tasted the one from Morisson's and it was very good. I got this recipe from the net. Looks kinda similar to the one that I've had, so maybe I'll just give it a try later this week.


recipe from : http://www.easy-french-food.com/pear-tart-recipe.html

This easy pear tart recipe features a filling of ground almonds, butter, eggs and sugar called frangipane. It is the basis for other French fruit desserts as well.
This style of tart is known as a tarte amandine and includes other French recipes showcasing all sorts of yummy fruits with an almond paste background. You might like to try this recipe with apricots, berries, apples, or even figs.

Recipe Notes

• The almond paste in this recipe is called frangipane and it is a popular ingredient in many French desserts, including thisKing Cake recipe (la galette des rois). Frangiapne is made by mixing almond flour with butter, eggs and sugar.
• This recipe calls for canned pears and a pre-made pastry shell. You could of course substitute fresh pears and make your own pie crust, but there is no need.
• If you choose you can arrange you pears in a layered, spiraling pattern. This is called a rosace in French and definitely adds an elegant, if unnecessary, touch.
• For a knock out dessert, serve this pear tart recipe with chocolate sauce.

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Tarte amandine aux poires

• 1 shortbread type pie shell
• 1 large can of pear halves in light syrup, sliced in 1/8 inch slices
• 6 tablespoons butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup almond meal
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons pear brandy (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (cassonade if possible)

Fit the pie shell to a 10 inch or so fluted tart pan. Prick the bottom a dozen times with a fork and place in freezer for at least 20 minutes (this helps the crust to retain its shape when baking).
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then the almond meal and flour. Finally mix in the brandy.
Remove the tart shell from the freezer and spread the batter evenly on it. Arrange the pear slices on top of this pushing them lightly into the batter. You can get as creative as you wish with the arrangement. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool to serve.

REndang AYam

This was made a day before hari raya. taste kinda okay but took too long reducing the gravy so the chicken hancur.

Still reducing the kuah

 

Bahan-bahan ( satu family )

• 1 ekor ayam-dipotong ikut suka
• Bahan2 digiling:-
• 10 ulas bawang merah
• 4 ulas bawang putih
• 15 biji cili api
• 15 tangkai cili kering
• 1 inci halia
• 1 inci lengkuas
• 1/2 inci kunyit hidup
• 2 batang serai dititik
• 2 helai daun kunyit dihiris halus
• 4 helai daun limau purut dihiris kasar
• 4 cawan santan pekat
• 4 sudu besar kerisik
• Garam, gula dan serbuk perasa (ikut suka)

Cara-cara

1. Masukkan ayam dan bahan giling dan serai- perap lebih kurang 1 jam.
2. Masukkan ayam ke dalam kuali. Masukkan santan dan masak hingga mendidih. Masukkan daun limau, daun kunyit, kerisik dan garam. masukkan juga perasa dan gula jika suka.
3. Masak ayam hingga empuk dan agak pekat. Sedia dimakan dengan pulut kuning atau nasi himpit.

SATAY from MyResepi.net

Bahan-bahan ( 20 cucuk atau lebih )

• 500 gram daging (hiris memanjang dan nipis)
• 500 gram isi ayam (hiris memanjang dan nipis)
• BAHAN PERAP
• 2 batang serai
• 1/2 inchi halia
• 1/2 inchi lengkuas
• 1/2 cawan jintan manis
• 1/2 cawan jintan putih
• 1/2 cawan gula
• Garam, serbuk kunyit dan air secukupnya
• 4 sudu besar sos tiram
• 4 sudu besar kicap pekat
• 4 ulas bawang putih
• 4 ulas bawang merah
• 5 sudu besar minyak masak
• BAHAN PERCIK
• 1/2 cawan minyak masak
• 4 sudu besar susu tepung
• 1 batang serai diketuk
• BAHAN KUAH
• 500 gram kacang tanah (goreng dengan minyak tanpa buang kulit)
• 15 tangkai cili kering (rendam dalam air panas dulu)
• 2 ulas bawang merah
• 2 ulas bawang putih
• 2 batang serai
• 1/2 cawan gula perang
• Garam, gula putih , air dan serbuk perasa secukupnya
• BAHAN-BAHAN LAIN
• Timun secukupnya sebagai ulam
• Bawang besar sebagai ulam
• Ketupat nasi (jika suka)
• Lidi satay secukupnya

Cara-cara

1. Kisar kesemua bahan perap hingga halus.Kemudian perapkan daging dan ayam dalam bekas berasingan dengan menggunakan bahan perap ini selama 2 jam.Kemudian kelimkan pada lidi satay dengan kemas.Bakar hingga masak.
2. Gaulkan sebati minyak dan susu.Percikkan bahan ini diatas satay semasa membakar.
3. Kisar bahan-bahan kuah hingga separuh lumat.Masakkan bahan ini atas api kecil hingga pekat.
4. Sedia dihidang bersama timun,bawang besar dan ketupat nasi.

Nasi Himpit

OK this actually works. Especially when just only have to use rice cooker and masak as normal. so basically only about 20-30 min cooking time. I actually poured the nasi into a rooster and cover it with film. Then press it. Just make sure the nasi cooled down a bit and poke considerable amount of holes before pressing it down.


Resepi for Nasi Himpit
Taken from MyResepi
Bahan-bahan ( 2-3 orang )

3 cawan beras (bukan beras jepun)
8 cawan air
sehelas daun pandan - optional
sehelai plastik ziplock berukuran 18x20 cm
Cara-cara

1. Basuh beras seperti biasa
2. Tanak beras dengan 8 cawan air dan daun pandan.
3. Setelah nasi masak, kaup dan masukkan dalam plastik ziplock sementara masih panas.
4. Menggunakan jarum atau objek tajam yang bersesuaian, lubang-lubangkan plastik tersebut sambil di tekan untuk memampatkan nasi.
5. Sejukkan dan bolehlah dipotong dan dimakan bersama kuah kacang dan sate

My Old Lens

my old AFS 18-55mm on sale

Intentionally stumbled into MPB Photographic website last night. Found my old lens AFS 18-55mm posted on their website. Certainly higher than I traded for. But I think if anyone is looking for this particular lens for whatever reasons, certainly worth the price. I don't see the point of buying new for it, I know this particular one is still in mint condition. ;). Hope it will find a nice new owner. Will I miss it? Feeling the weigh of its replacement, I think I will.

New Lens.

AFS 18-105mm ED VR

Today is just like my other Wednesday(s).In a nutshell, wasted. Except for one thing my Nikon AFS 18-105mm just arrived early this morning. It is a used unit. I trade in my 18-55m for this lense coz I figured 55mm is just isn't enough reach. I did consider 55-200mm but my recent experience traveling with DSLR taught me 1 important thing: TRAVEL LIGHT AND CARRY MINIMUM GEAR AS POSSIBLE! Okay, thats two but who's counting.

So I think 18-105mm VR is a reasonable upgrade. Given my budget is very limited. It would be nice to have the Tamron 18-270mm but thats a 200 quid  more and considerably heavier. I wonder what my frequent zoom range will be. Will I miss the extra 165mm? We'll see.