Waffle Maker Search Update

Back at work after another 4 day weekend! I am enjoying this long weekends. Second long weekend in a row, another one coming! Woohoo! Loads to tell, just no time to do so. Before any weekend updates, here is one update that cannot wait any longer, yes about my waffle maker search.

Two weeks back I found another electrical shop that had the waffle maker that I was scouting for. It was at TBM, Bangsar Village. This time I confirmed that this is no simple sandwich come waffle maker only. This happens to be a "multi snacker". As shown in the picture on the box - previously, the box was not at the display shelf and the salespersons don't seemed to know much about the product. As you can see the machine can be opened up like so, and it can become a grill! Cool eh???

This was the cheapest by far at RM200 after discount. The discount is only till year end. So I really need to decide don't I??? Hmmm whadya reckon???

Before I sign off, remember the update about something's brewing??? Well, you will find out soon. Very very soon!! He!he! Check on me again soon yeah!

In search of a waffle maker.

I have been thinking about preparing waffles for my Sunday breakfasts for a change, at least there'll be a choice between pancakes/toasts and just recently scones (though this will not happen very often) to be eaten with the usual eggs, beans/peas and sausages & nuggets. I found an easy to make and supposedly good recipe online, however, I do not have a waffle maker just yet. This requires a wee bit of investment and research (a.k.a window shopping). I like the 2nd part bit.

So, my search started yesterday in KLCC Best Denki. The only sandwich maker that is convertible to a waffle maker was this KENWOOD model SM 580 which was going at RM229.00 and even with this major Malaysia Sales going on at the moment, there was NO SALE at BEST DENKI!!! So people out there please do not even bother looking for any electrical goods/appliances at this place. Obviously they are targeting the tourists only!!!

Price Tag.

The Waffle Maker - that makes 4 pieces at one go.

The fact that the waffle maker makes 4 pieces at one time, I quite like that, saves time. Though I don't know how long it'll take each time, need to check on the model spec online. Maybe this weekend I would try to check out other stores around my area, could get it much cheaper. Wish me luck!

Anybody out there been making waffles??? Wanna share your recipe?? What is the brand of your waffle maker?

Jalan Masjid India

I have been keeping in the office my "kain baju kurung", waiting for the others to bring theirs for a couple of days now. The idea is to get matching scarves together at out favourite tudung shop in Jalan Bunus, around Masjid India. Somehow, whenever I go with her, we seemed to be able to get discounts even on normal priced items. Today, our "A" Ambassador did not bring her "kain baju kurung" again, so was reluctant to go. When I heard that "A" was having sales, hmmm I thought, why not. Plus, the weather is just beautiful outside, so very cool (well, Malaysian Standard Cool), and cloudy. I thought today would be the best day to go, I expect to be really swarmed next week anyway. I do want to get this scarf business out of the way as soon as possible so that I can tick it off my To Do checklist.

So off I went, alone armed with my face mask and my RuMe bag! I went straight to the shop, held out my 3 pieces of kain to the Sales Assisstant and asked for her help to find the right sizes after deciding on the right colours. One thing I have to say about the SAs in this shop is they are really attentive, helpful and efficient, unlike another famous scarf shop that I used to frequent, where you are almost scared to ask for help because they look at you with utter contempt as if we were there to create extra workload for them! So, I was done in half an hour, would have been sooner, had they had the right sizes on display.

I then ventured off to the shops along Jalan Masjid India just to feast my eyes upon the other stuff on sale.

Check out this guy wearing "Tudung Siti" that he was selling, he was not the only one, wearing the scarf ok. I find it hilarious. A couple of years back, when we came here the night before Hari Raya, some of the sellers(guys) were putting on complete Baju Kurung attire with scarves, and there were those who wore Telekung too! Now that was really weird!!

Telekung Raya anyone?

Lots of people, masks and all.

More people.

Last stop is the luggage shop at the end of Wisma Yakin. Got a bag for my maid, an imitation North Face, not sure how many gallon capacity, but it was for an amount that I was willing to part with. Not bad! Then back to office via LRT with my packed full RuMe bag. Good day! He!he!

Shopping for a cause.

I discovered this really interesting kiosk just outside Village Grocer at BVI, selling all sorts of nylon bags last weekend. I had to have a look because I am such a bagaholic. I love bags, any size, any brands, and materials, expensive, designer, cheap, free, reusable, disposable, paper or plastic. I always buy a bag, or keep free bags shopping bags and find a reason to put it to use and not the other way round.

Pictures courtesy of : http://tinytapir.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/bangsar-villages-village-grocer-goes-plastic-bagless/

What caught my eye was this RuME compact reusable bags, that come in many great designs and colours. Isn't this a beautiful reason to go green, reduce collecting the disposable shopping bags at the supermarket and use this lovely bags instead. It comes in a variety of designs. Click on this picture below to check out the prices and designs. Another design that caught my eye was this Short-Handle String Tote. When I saw it at the kiosk I was like, this is so cute! What can I fill this with? And I thought, yes, why not. I have been thinking about buying a netlike bag to fill the kids's soccer balls etc etc when we travel, and it would also be a great beach bag.

Another product range that they carry is this collapsible water bottles. Do you need another water bottle? I know, but this one is collapsible!!! Isn't it so cool? Usually, when I am out and about with the kids, we would be bringing a bottle or two of their water bottles of varied sizes, but at the end of the day, we would be lugging around empty water bottles. If we have the baby stroller in hand, then it's ok, I would just chuck them in the basket, but what if it's a day out without a stroller and we have to hand carry everything, wouldn't it be a nuisance to be carrying and empty water container? With this Platypus thingy here, an already empty container could easily be rolled up in my handbag, together with the rolled up RuME bags (logically, not quite rolled up still! At the end of a day at the mall I would much prefer to have used up a RuME bag or two), neat huh?

They have so many other products that are catered for women, babies & travelling. Check out their website at http://www.tinytapir.com/.

A big big plus for me is that they have a shop at Ampang Park. How convenient is that??? Lunch time at Ampang Park, will no longer be cost saving for me. Sigh! At least, I will be carrying my shopping in an Eco-friendly bag.

Blog Intro...

Just a quick update for today. I am swarmed at work at the moment. Gotta dateline on the 15th, and we are not even 50% there, thanks to one particular department!!!!!! Anyhow, just would like to introduce a friend's new online shoppe, selling kids wear and scarves!!! Be sure to check it out and buy! buy! buy! Click on the image below for the link to N's E-Bazaar.

Your Ultimate Buying Guide

OMG! Check this out people, especially Shopaholics!!! I just discovered this website for shopping info in Malaysia! They scout around Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang and other cities for the latest offers, promotions, sales as well as credit card discounts on food - and report them on this website for your convenience! They aim to create the most comprehensive and friendliest website because they want us to check on OfferStation first BEFORE going shopping - to make sure that we don't miss out on a good deal. This year so far, they've already reported on more than 14,000 offers, promotions, sales, happenings and contests. How cool and convenient is that? I like!!! There are altogether 7 sections i.e. Offers, What's New, Sales, Happenings, Dining and Prizes. You can even sign up for a FREE membership to receive FREE updates on the latest additions to their website.

Tod's "D" Bag Fall 2009... I want!!!

My last handbag purchase was in September 2009. So, that has been... what mmm about 9 months!! Already, I am having this urge for a new bag. I have yet to own a nice black bag, that I am proud of (read: designer!). So I'm thinking of this new baby by Tod's.If it comes in black... then it would definitely be my next purchase. Isn't it just gorgeous? I love it, it looks like it's as functional as my Speedy I think. I love the slouchiness too. I have been dying for a Tod's for ages.

"A good bag wardrobe is one with solid foundation pieces like this that you can pull out to use season after season without worry of current trends. Whether you are a novice bag snob learning to build your bag wardrobe or a seasoned pro, you can not go wrong with a timelessly chic Restyled "D" bag in your collection! Available in 2 sizes, the Piccola (small 27cm- $1,345) and the Media (large 32cm- $1,445) ranging from 8-10 colors in three different skins-- patent leather, calfskin, and buffalo." ... Bagsnob. Need I say more ladies???

Gotta go find the loot to buy it though! :-P

Delicious Lunch

I will hardly say no to an invite to have a meal at delicious. Never! Last week, we were supposed to choose a place to eat, because our boss wanted to treat us. So there were a few suggestions and we were supposed to vote. Delicious at the new Dua Residence Annexe was one of the choices, however, it lost to another place, which will be another blog update. Anyhow, just the day before that particular meal with boss and the whole department, Zak and I decided to go to delicious anyway, for a meal. Hafiz joined us too, cause Zak owe him a Pavlova. Whatever!!!

That was our first time at the Dua Residence Annexe Delicious outlet. The entrance... nice, you have to take the elevator from the Basement Car Park. It's at Level 1.

As you can see, it retains the same deco as in their other outlets, the white-washed branches springing out of the pillars and walls, and also the white-washed birdcages. Loads of tables and sitting arrangements, the long couches with scatter cushions are there too, and I noticed, there is even an area for a band with some sofas and low coffee tables, perhaps for evening guests.

Diving straight to our meal, for appetiser, we had the Calamari. Which came surprisingly in a shrunken bowl!! Am I imagining things? I'm not sure, I remember that it used to be a bigger serving!!!

My compulsory choice of beverage each time I come here, is the Frosty Lemon Tea. I love it!

The Garden Salad - the dressing is out of this world.


Seriously Delicious Cheeseburger

Spicy Seafood Spaghetti

Yes, we finished every little bit, not even a tiny morsel is spared or rather wasted!!

Even packed to go!

For me personally, the piece de resistance comes at the end of the meal,

in the form of the Berrilicious Chocolate Pavlova.

and this Chocolicious Sundae.

Our sated and satisfied (a.k.a stuffed) faces!

I'm quite sure I have raved about probably the same dishes during other times that I was at Delicious. However, what warrants this other entry and particularly this Dua Residence Outlet is the other thing that they have here which is - Delicious Ingredients, situated at Ground Floor. This place is a deli cum mini mart selling assorted gourmet stuffs including your normal daily necessities that you can find in your local mini mart. They even have kitchen utensils and equipments from various brands including my fav. Kitchen Aid mixer... sigh! Managed some shots of some of the items sold. This place is fantastic. Would definitely come back here.

A vast selection of marshmallows, nougats and such.

Lovely Chocies.

Equipments for you kitchen.


Roasting dish.

My dream mixer... still!

Beautifully laid out , on the left are more chocolates, I spotted bars of Belgian Chocolates, I had to refrain myself from buying them. That was a tough moment for me. Ha!ha! The steel rack in the centre holds an array of multi-shaped and sized pastas. Some unusual ones that you will not find at your local Hyper Market! Cannot remember what's on the left perhaps tea or herbs and spices. Some close up pictures below.

The chocolate bars that I mentioned earlier.

The pasta.

These are marinated/pickled artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and olives.

Ready to eat or to add to your pasta and salads.

Jars and bottles of sauces & spices.

Vanilla Bean pods!!!

Are they all lovely?? Well, I think they are. I must go back next time and actually buy something. When that happens, you can be sure that I will blog about it here!