Muar, January '12: Snow White Had A Red Apple, We Have Red Plums

The Husband's Kong Kong bought plums for us to eat while we were in Muar. Shocking red ones that looked good but killed me on the inside with every bite.

The reddest plum in all the land.

Why? Cos they were super duper sour! Haha. The Husband took a bite and his eyeballs almost popped out of his head. Me? I think my saliva glands went on instant overdrive. Both of us tak boleh tahan. So we did the diplomatic thing... and shared one. (We were actually given one each. =p)

So we ate it the only way we knew how. WITH SALT.

After that, I got totally addicted to the taste – the combination really packed a punch and was super yummy! – and The Husband actually had to stop me from stuffing my face with the second one. Haha.

Halfway through my sour plum, egged on by my best friend, Salt!

And with this ends my trip to Muar that took place during the first two days of Chinese New Year. Next, our 4-day getaway to Phuket, Thailand! Stay tuned! =D

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Related Posts

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• Muar, January '12: Hello, Year Of The Dragon! [Friday, February 03, 201]
• Muar, January '12: Playin' With Fire [Friday, February 03, 2012]
• Muar, January '12: One, Two... CIAK! [Tuesday, February 07, 2012]
• Muar, January '12: The Price Of Ice [Wednesday, February 08, 2012]

Lust-Worthy Stackable Rings

I've always been partial to stackable rings that carry with them a touch of Edwardian-ism. Mainly because they leave the wearer room to grow their stack (i.e. add rings to commemorate special occasions all through life ala Tiffany & Co.'s Celebration Rings) without ever going out of style.

As seen on Tiffany & Co's website.

So since that last bunch of rings I showed you were waaaay over the top, were borderline unwearable, and were t-o-t-a-l-l-y not my style, here are some that I'd be more than willing to wear on a night out to town if I had any to put on. =)

Magnitude Plait Fishbone Ring by Ayako Kanari from London, UK

Silver Twist Ring by Jung Ee Eun from Seoul, Korea

Silver Twist Wide Ring by Jung Ee Eun from Seoul, Korea.

Quarry Stacking Set V by Michelle Oh from London, United Kingdom

HammeredStackable Rings Set by Bita Pourtavoosi

from Great Neck, NY, United States

Gemstone Flower Rings and Gemstone Leaf Branch Rings
by Julia Failey from Chicago, United States

Encrusted Claw Ring by Michelle Oh
from London, United Kingdom 

Encrusted Skinny Stacking Rings by Michelle Oh
from London, United Kingdom 


Aren't they dainty and intricate enough to die for??

Ramli Burger Special Tambah Cheese

I made it for lunch yesterday. Actually, I've been making it for The Husband's tea or supper for a couple of weeks now but never actually had one myself. Until yesterday. And OMG, it's freaking awesome! (Even if I do say so myself. Haha.) Now, I slapping myself on the forehead, wondering why I never indulged in such sinful greasiness before myself!

 A tasty Ramli beef patty covered in egg, topped

with cheese and hugged by burger buns.

Beef patty revealed after my first bite.

Heaven in every sinful bite. No wonder The Husband told me last Saturday that I should open my own Ramli Burger roadside stall in the area to make some extra money at night. Hahaha. (Yeah, right. I think I'm overworked as it is, thank you.)

What Men Buy for Valentine’s Day Infographic

If you thought Asian men were cheap and that ang moh guys would give them a run for their money in the romance department, you thought wrong! Turns out, it's the Asians who are more willing put their money where their mouths are and buy you a V-Day gift!

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Not only that, it turns out that Asian men are also
more willing to go the distance for you. Literally!

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So don't complain about your unromantic, cheapskate China man if you have one. He may end up surprising you with more than just food on your plate this Valentine's Day. (Chinese sure got food wan. That wan you no need worry. =p)

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But as always, don't expect the world. =p

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Haha. It's 5 days to Valentine's Day, people! Time for you to panic if you haven't found a gift or planned an unforgettable night for your loved one. Cos this time, the pressure's ON, Asia!

Crazy Rings With Stories You Can't Put A Finger On

Check out these super duper uber quirky rings

I stumbled upon while web-browsing this morning!

Of Mice and Men Ring

 Relax Ring

 Diamond Addiction Ring

All three pieces by jewellery designer, Selda Okutan from Istanbul, Turkey. She makes stuff I wouldn't ever be caught dead in (are you kidding me, they're huge!!! @_@) but would very much love to own. Haha. Go figure. =p

I Live For This

The only thing that makes me want to go in

to the office (when I don't have to) is this:

Milo. It's not the people, it's not the place, it's not the environment. It's a perfectly frothed paper cup of Milo filled with little bits of bite-sized brittle ice.

My comfort in times of trial. <3

Different In A Bad Way

Something (or someone) seriously changed in the

1.5 years that I was away from MCKL. Cos, like...

...NINE INTERNAL CHANGES FOR A

FREAKING ADVERTORIAL BEFORE CLIENT
EVEN BATS A SINGLE EYELASH AT IT??? 

WTH, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! >(

Muar, January '12: The Price Of Ice

I've never been big on alcohol but one type I actually like, is Shandy. (Don't cast your judgmental eyes or shake your head at me, you alcoholics out there. To me, one percent alcohol is still ALCOHOL!)


So, one hot CNY afternoon in Muar, estherlauderlyn and I decided to share a can of Anglia Shandy – that effectively means that we each only get half the dose of the 1% of alcohol in the can, HAHA – on the rocks. (Chewah, macam pro! =p)

Ready...

Set...

GO!

At this point, The Husband's maternal grandma walks past,

takes a disapproving look at our icy cold Shandy and says:

Por Por: Ah Peng ah! (That's what she's always called me. A decade along and still no change. I give up.) Mai ciak peng peng. Bo ho. (English Translation: Pam ah! Don't take ice. Not good.)

Pam Song: Oh... Ho... (English Translation: Oh... Ok...)

Por Por: *proceeds to rub my belly* Ciak leng, ai tua potoh bo ho hor. (English Translation: Take cold stuff, not good when wanna get pregnant ya.)

Pam Song: @_@ Oh... *gulp* Ho... (English Translation: Oh... Ok...)

It makes me laugh when I think about how she was more worried over the ice than the alcohol. Haha. Memang traditional tu. But... pregnant? Where got pregnant? No laaa... I GOTS ICY SHANDY!!! =D

 Perfectly bubbled, deliciously iced.

estherlauderlyn and I.

If this is what life is like in Muar,

Imma head there all the time now! =p

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Related Posts

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• Muar, January '12: Hello, Year Of The Dragon! [Friday, February 03, 201]
• Muar, January '12: Playin' With Fire [Friday, February 03, 2012]
• Muar, January '12: One, Two... CIAK! [Tuesday, February 07, 2012]