Vegelovers Meatball

Hi, everyone. Today I'm going to share with you all another easy-to-make yet delicious recipe. Well, I need to confess that this recipe doesn't belong to me. It's my mom's recipe, and maybe she learned it from my grandma.. I'm not sure. But one thing for sure is that me and my siblings like to eat it so much when we're kids, even now.


For this you'll need:

1 piece (Russia size) @ 3 pieces (Malaysia size) beancurd <-- preferably fresh one (you can get it from the Chinese market at Metro Partizanskaya, they called it tofu here)
150 g minced meat (preferably pork or chicken)
7-8 chinese mushrooms
1 carrot
1/2 onion
5 tbl.spoon cornflour <--can't get cornflour? Normal flour also can.
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tbl.spoon sesame oil
1/2-1 teaspoon salt <-- depends on individual
Few dashes of white pepper to taste


Ok, now you've prepared all the ingredients that you need, let's get started.

First, smash the beancurd into small pieces using your hand. Make sure you wash your hands before preparing..lol. After that, add in minced meat. (see picture)


Cut the chinese mushrooms into small pieces, do the same for the carrot and onion.


Throw everything into the bowl with the smashed beancurd. Add in flour and all the seasonings. Don't forget the sesame oil, which is the key ingredient.


Meanwhile, heat up the oil in your frying pan but don't overheat it.


Mix everything in the bowl. Add some water if it's too dry, but not too much. The texture should be something like in the photo below.


Then, scoop it into the oil using a spoon. Try to make them in standard shapes. Turn the heat down if it is too hot. Make sure the meatballs don't get dark too fast as the filling may not be cooked yet. Remove them from the oil when they're golden yellow. Drain off the excess oil.


Ta da..here is it. Serve it on a nice plate. Eat it with tomato or chilli sauce as you like.


Did you guys wonder I named it "Vegelovers meatball"? Well, it's easy.. because the amount of minced meat I put inside is very little.. lol.

Wanna know how good it is? Try to make some yourself today.. I'm sure you'll be amazed =p

Today, I happened to browse back the post named "Human-for-sale" that I'd posted years back. Out of curiosity to know whether my value increases thru-out these few years, I retake the quiz again =P

Some of the questions required you to fill in after you take the additional quiz. One of them was the IQ test..and guess what? My IQ level is 138..wow, I didn't know tat..ehhmm.not bad..lol

Eh eh, don't believe me? Nah, here is the prove..

One more test..proven that I'm not dumb too..keke.

And for the final result after two years..

Eh..not bad le, my value grew from $1.72 million to $2 million..gud gud. Means it'll keep increase the older I get..lol

Try it yourself. The link to this fun test are posted in my post below.

http://green-snakey.blogspot.com/2008/03/humanforsalecom.html

Someone's birthday..

Annoucement.. testing 123...
Well, everyone..just to inform you all that today is my beloved sister's birthday again =) Please wishes her happy birthday ya..

Happy 25th Birthday, sis!

Surprise...I wanna wish you happy happy birthday. It's disappoinment for me that both of us are so far apart, that I can't celebrate your birthday with you. But nevermind, I still can wish you on my blog =)

So did you makeup nicely today before you go out with your special one for celebration?

I wonder which restaurant he'll bring you to..hehe?
You know la, BM so small, there's not much nice places to dine in.

So so..what presents you received today? Is it some of your dream shoes?



Or pretty handbags? Tell me la, I wanted to know..hehe.

Ermm..sorry arr sis, I haven't prepare your present yet.
And the birthday card I sent out sure can't reach you hand on time.

Anyway, I wish you have a enjoyable day with your darz. and just wanted to let you know..

I MISS You SO SO MUCH... Lurv..
Have a Blessed Birthday..

Tampon Debate

Recently I received an email from some friends warned that tampons contain asbestos, dioxin, and other synthetic fibers that can cause cancer in women. Although I don't use tampon, it come to my concern as a doctor-to -be, it's my job to tell the public if the things may harm our health. But after searching thru internet, fortunately, I found out this is just a rumour. This allegations about tampons have being spread over the Internet since summer 1998(Imagine how powerful internet is).

The Rumors About Tampons
1)Claims that asbestos containing tampons cause excessive bleeding, and increase the manufacturer's profit.
2)Worry about the rayon used in tampons.
3)Fear that cancer-causing dioxin is an ingredient in tampons that may also cause endometriosis.
4)Skepticism about the bleaching process that whitens the raw ingredients used to make tampons.
5)Assertions that rayon fibers cause toxic shock syndrome(TSS), and vaginal dryness or ulcerations.

True Facts..
1) Tampons do not even contain asbestos. The FDA maintains that there is no asbestos in tampons or as part of the manufacturing process. They are manufactured from combination of cotton and rayon where the rayon adds super absorbency to the tampon. Rayon is made from cellulose fibers derived from wood pulp.

2) Tampons made with rayon do not appear to have a higher risk of TSS than cotton tampons of similar absorbency." Choosing to use organic 100% cotton tampons instead of normal tampons may be a healthier choice for some. But it may not necessarily reduce your risk of TSS.

3&4) Dioxin, the chemical compound also mentioned in the email is no longer a result of the tampon manufacturing process. According to FDA, bleaching methods of rayon used in the past produced trace amounts of dioxin, however, these bleaching methods are no longer used. Any dioxins found in tampons are more likely due to the dioxins present in our air, water and ground due to past pollutants. It is important to remember that these dioxin levels are negligible and that dioxins turn up in a lot of goods we consume regularly e.g. milk cartons, fish, meat and diary products.

5) There are several ways to reduce the risk of TSS:

• Avoid super absorbent tampons - choose the lowest absorbency rate to cope with your flow.
• Alternate the use of tampons with sanitary napkins or mini-pads during your period.
• Never leave a tampon inserted overnight.
• Change tampons frequently, at least every 4-6 hours.
• When inserting a tampon, be extremely careful not to scratch the vaginal lining.
• Do not use a tampon between periods because it may dry out the vagina.

But, the only way to avoid vaginal TSS completely is to avoid tampons completely. There are many different menstrual products on the market including:

• disposable pads and tampons,
• disposable organic pads and tampons,
• reusable washable cloth pads and
• reusable menstrual cups.

Talking about menstrual cups, did anyone of you know what is it?
Well, menstrual cup is a type of cup or barrier worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid(see picture below). Unlike tampons and pads, the cup collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it. There are two types of menstrual cup currently available. The first is a soft, flexible, disposable cup which is made of polyethylene and resembles the contraceptive diaphragm. The second type is a bell-shaped cup made of rubber(latex) or silicone. Most menstrual cups are now manufactured from silicone because of its hypoallergenic properties. It is reusable and designed to last for up to 10-15 years.

So, what do you all prefer to use now after reading? Well, I still prefer pads. Besides, I never hear of menstrual cup at all in Malaysia, can't try it either although it's recommended by alot of people.


Source: 1) Tampons and Asbestos, Dioxin, and Toxic Shock Syndrome; FDA, CDRH; http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/tamponsabs.html,
2) Menstrual cup; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup.

Dancing Lady

Take a look at the dancer and confirm its direction of turning. Close your eyes and reopen to focus on the turning dancer again. If it turns the other way round, it is not magic. It is your brain is playing a trick on you. Scroll down and see if you are a genius or not.

If you see this lady turning clockwise, you are using your right brain.
If you see it the other way, you are using your left brain.
Some people do see both ways, but most people see it only one way.
If you try to see it the other way and if you do see it easily, your IQ is above 160 which is almost a genius.
NOTE: BOTH DIRECTIONS CAN BE SEEN.

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

Multilayer Eggless Eggtarts

Craving for Eggtarts but can't find them here in Moscow? Make some for yourself today!

It's very easy. This was my first time making it too after looking at several recipes. I modified some parts of the recipes so that the ingredients are economical & easy to get, so I hope you all will like it.

What you need:

Make 20 servings
Dough A (Oil-based Dough)
1 1/2 cup Flour <-- Normal flour you can find in Rinak
150 g Butter <-- Don't use margarine for better aroma
Shortening (50 g) <-- I replaced it with cooking oil

Dough B (Water-based dough)
1 1/2 cup Flour
100 ml Water
1 Egg
100 g Sugar
Shortening (30 g) <-- cooking oil

Filling
3 tbl sp. Custard powder <-- or you can substitute this with the same amount of corn flour + one drop of yellow colouring + vanilla essence
2 cups of Milk
3 tbl sp. Sugar

Crust Making:

1) Leave the butter at room temperature beforehand. Make dough A by mixing all of its ingredients in a bowl. Use a spade or your hand to mix the dough. Knead it until it's mixed thoroughly.



2) Flatten the dough into a 5mm layer using a rolling pin. (P/s: For those who don't have rolling pins, just use your fingers to flatten it unto a flat plate, like what I did.) Refrigerate for at least 30min.



3) Start making Dough B. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (you can use the same bowl). Pour in the water little by little. You wouldn't want your dough to be too moist. When it's done, flatten it like how I'd taught you to do with Dough A and layer it on top of Dough A in the same plate. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.


4) While waiting for the dough, start making the custard filling. Mix everything in a pan (preferably a non-stick one) and heat with low flame. Keep stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Remove it from the fire when the sauce is thick enough.


5) Take the dough out from the fridge. Fold over and flatten it. Repeat this step 2-3 times and you'll get the multilayer effect =) (See Picture).



6) Flatten the dough to 5 mm in thickness. Use a sharp-edged cup to cut the dough into round shapes. Fit the small pieces of dough into the aluminum foil molds (You can get it from Ashan at an affordable price). Fill with custard sauce.


7) Preheat the oven. Bake them at 240'C for 20-30 mins. (This depends on the colour of the crust you want). For a better appearance, you can brush a thin layer of thick sugar syrup on top and return it to bake for another 5mins. This will give you the famous golden yellow colour.
(See picture: the layers of crust =) )

Me aka the chef with the first batch of eggtart =P

P/s: If you make too much dough, don't throw it away! Use the dough to make some Sloika..hehe. Use your creativity, rummage your fridge for the filings (some suggestion: cheese, hotdog, fruit jam, chocolate paste, etc). (See Picture)



P/s: Couldn't get the mold? No problem. Again, use your creativity and make the shape you want, it would still taste the same as eggtart... lolz (See Picture)


Oh btw, does anyone know what is custard powder made out of? Below is the link where you can learn more about what custard powder is -->

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-custard-powder.htm

So, drooling yet? Get out of that chair and go make yourself some eggless eggtarts today! :P

握緊

I came to this song recently and was touched by the story behind. This song came out around 5 years ago, in the album Lonely Travel. The singer, Sun Ho was trying to ask all the us to not to hold too tight to the past, although it may be hard and challenging for us to let go what is bothering us now. This song touches my heart, hope it touches yours too.

何耀珊-握緊

這么遠的距離 我還是看得見你
沒什么表情 拳頭握得緊
你還是習慣壓抑 緊緊的抓住自己
忽然下起的雨 也沒讓你離去

握緊的雙手你能抓得住什么
給你海闊和天空又有什么用
我們都騙不過自己
我們都太過自信
才讓我們都忘了珍惜

握緊的雙手其實抓不住什么
渴望自由的人往往最不自由
我站在街的這一頭 見證你所有寂寞
放開手愛才能寬容

也許這不容易 我還是想記得你
真心的對待 最值得回憶
你愛我 我也愛你
這一切不必證明
我是如此確定 只要你不放棄

握緊的雙手你能抓得住什么
給你海闊和天空又有什么用
我們都騙不過自己
我們都太過自信
才讓我們都忘了珍惜

握緊的雙手其實抓不住什么
渴望自由的人往往最不自由
我站在街的這一頭 見證你所有寂寞
放開手愛才能寬容

握緊的雙手其實抓不住什么
渴望自由的人往往最不自由
我站在街的這一頭 見證你所有寂寞
放開手愛才能寬容

Let's Sketch =P

Lacking time to study yet craving for computer games? Wanna play sumthing easy but fun? Here is my recommendation for you...

Friends, I present you the "Guess the sketch challenge". It is a very easy game to play. All you just need are some brain power & your fingers and you're ready to go... Oh ya..and also a Facebook account. Just search for it after you've logged into your facebook account and you'll find it. You can even invite your friends to join you or play it with other FB users.

Choose the group you want to join.
(P/s: Remember to look for the English group unless you know some other language..lolz)


Here are some snapshots of the game & how it's played:


Try to guess what other players are drawing by typing your guesses at the left bottom corner.
Keep on typing until you get the correct answer.

(P/s: The faster you guess the correct answer, the higher the score you'll get! So think fast and act even faster..)


Yay, it's now your turn to draw!
Your theme will be shown at the center of the drawing board.
Use your drawing skills fully, and make sure other players can guess what you're sketching easily.
The more the number of players who guess correctly, the more points you'll get.

(P/s: No spelling is allowed, you can be reported or voided by other players if you do so.)


Well, sometimes you'll encounter situations when you dunno what the sketches are...
Look at the snapshot below, can u guess what is this player trying to draw?
Err..grass, field, mud, etc...? Try guessing..


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\\\\\\\///////
\\\\\\//////
\\\\\/////
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The answer is ground.

My advise to you is... Simply type whatever pops into your head and keep on guessing.
Try your best.


At the bottom of your page is the ranking of you and your friends who are playing this game.
Check out my ranking..haha. I'm still trying to break my own record..haiz.

Tips from the master:
1) When you're very sure that your guessing is correct, type it many many times before the system detects your answer, and you'll get the marks for every of the same answer you typed.
2) Don't hesitate to use your free bonus hints when you dunno what the sketch is as the faster you get the answer, the higher score you'll get..(You'll get them daily when you play the game).
3) Squeeze your brain, and type anything you can think of b'coz the first player to correctly guess the answer gets much more points than the others who get the correct answer second or third and so on.
4) Remember all the themes which you've encountered as they will keep repeating themselves.


Hope you like this game! Enjoy... See ya at the challenge.

I'm Alive Again..

Hi Hi..it's about half year since I abandon my blog. So so lazy to do anything with it.. today our cell group just open a new blog after long discussion. Do go there and have a look, please support us..hehe.

www.jamlavida.blogspot.com

Of course now it's still empty, do bear with us..we'll upload new stuffs in no time. Enjoy..

Oh ya, wish all the female:


Happy Women's Day!


and to my bro,

Happy Blissful 21st Birthday!