For those interested, there I just found out a new classic bakery opened around the corner by foodtown Dominion Road! I think it's along Valley Road at the end near the lights. They sell the same bakery as other Classic Bakery but has one or two items that are not found in the other shops.
Yay for more chinese bakeries but dangerous for my wallet =( I went in there and came out with 3 cakes that I have to now finish.....sigh
Talking about food....I was thinking about this verse and the word Yoke (relating to food) came to mind and I thought i'll just post it up.
Matthew 11:29-30
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
What does Yoke mean in this, why use yoke as an illustration?
“In Biblical times, the yoke was a device of great assistance to those who tilled the field. It allowed the strength of a second animal to linked and coupled with the strength of a single animal, sharing and reducing the heavy labor of the plow or wagon.
we're not made to run this race alone but to lean on Jesus's yoke and by being in relationship with him we know that he removes our sins that so easily entangles us and our burdens that weighs us down making life seem so complicated and heavy.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
C.A.C Bar and Eatery
I've never adventured into tapas before until Lydia and Ronald's engagment at C.A.C Bar and Eatery and again at Baz's birthday. It's like dim sum where you order dishes and share it with everyone else...and an over abundance of yummy warm bread like Cibatta bread I think.
Their coffees were not bad too and also have a number of cocktails too enjoy!
RISOTTO BALLS sundried tomato & mozzarella
(This dish seemed to be very popular amoung the table I think because it's FRIED!)
TWELVE HOUR LAMB pickled pepper, chickpea relish
(This dish was very nice too but a little spicy and curried for my liking)
PRAWN sauté w. tomato, basil & haloumi
(The gravey for the prawns was so nice that I could just clean the plate of sauce with my bread!)
MEATBALLS veal & pork w. laban, lemon & parmesan
(This was really nice and great with the bread!)
BOQUERONE fried stuffed anchovies, sweet onion & pepper relish
(This was a little different tasted like sardines..)
Blue Cheese w. preserved figs
(I never knew blue cheese tasted so nice!)
GATEAU OPERA coffee & chocolate:
(This cake was so rich and nice you really only need 2 mouthfuls and savour it slowly!)
This place is great especially at night to hang out and enjoy great atmosphere and fun and food if you don't mind indulging a little bit more that night. Great place to bring your date to =)
Location: 26 Normandy Road, Mt Eden
Price: 7/10 but worth it to go in a bigger group so you can try more dishes.
Food: Different to what I'd normally eat but it's GREAT and tasty!
Atmosphere: 9/10
Website: www.cacbar.co.nz
Overall: 9/10
Their coffees were not bad too and also have a number of cocktails too enjoy!
RISOTTO BALLS sundried tomato & mozzarella
(This dish seemed to be very popular amoung the table I think because it's FRIED!)
TWELVE HOUR LAMB pickled pepper, chickpea relish
(This dish was very nice too but a little spicy and curried for my liking)
PRAWN sauté w. tomato, basil & haloumi
(The gravey for the prawns was so nice that I could just clean the plate of sauce with my bread!)
MEATBALLS veal & pork w. laban, lemon & parmesan
(This was really nice and great with the bread!)
BOQUERONE fried stuffed anchovies, sweet onion & pepper relish
(This was a little different tasted like sardines..)
Blue Cheese w. preserved figs
(I never knew blue cheese tasted so nice!)
GATEAU OPERA coffee & chocolate:
(This cake was so rich and nice you really only need 2 mouthfuls and savour it slowly!)
This place is great especially at night to hang out and enjoy great atmosphere and fun and food if you don't mind indulging a little bit more that night. Great place to bring your date to =)
Location: 26 Normandy Road, Mt Eden
Price: 7/10 but worth it to go in a bigger group so you can try more dishes.
Food: Different to what I'd normally eat but it's GREAT and tasty!
Atmosphere: 9/10
Website: www.cacbar.co.nz
Overall: 9/10
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
I love oreos!
I love Oreos with Milk!
I love oreos dunk in warm milk!
I love anything Oreos!
Cookies and cream = Oreos!
Yummmmmmm
So
I
Decided
To make
Oreo cake!
Yummmmness!! Nice out of the oven warm and moist! It's 9:30pm I have to stop baking!
hmmmmmm Oreos.................=)
Verdict: My brother says it's yum =) and I enjoy eating the cake with a cookie now and then inbetween.
I love oreos dunk in warm milk!
I love anything Oreos!
Cookies and cream = Oreos!
Yummmmmmm
So
I
Decided
To make
Oreo cake!
Yummmmness!! Nice out of the oven warm and moist! It's 9:30pm I have to stop baking!
hmmmmmm Oreos.................=)
Verdict: My brother says it's yum =) and I enjoy eating the cake with a cookie now and then inbetween.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Frist attempt in making quiche
I know quiche seems like it's pretty easy to make but I never thought about it as stir fry and chinese always seem easier. I've always ordered quiche and fritata at cafes and wished that I could make them at home...so I made my first step towards that by buying myself a quiche pan at Briscoes and tonight was the night to try it. So, this is my first attempt in making it and I must say it was pretty easy but it does require alot of ingredients that I don't really use in my mains such as cheese and milk.
I tried this bacon mushroom brocoli quiche and it was yum. It smelt really nice too!
I adapted the ingredients from http://annies-eats.com/2009/04/22/bacon-mushroom-and-broccoli-quiche/ but didn't read the instruction properly so didn't pre bake the pastry crust but it turned out good but could be better =)The silicon quiche pan was great too, I did not have to use baking paper or butter to grease the pan and the quiche came out well without breaking.
Main thing is as long as hubby says its yum its all good haha.
I still think frying noodles and making chicken nibbles is easier =)
I tried this bacon mushroom brocoli quiche and it was yum. It smelt really nice too!
I adapted the ingredients from http://annies-eats.com/2009/04/22/bacon-mushroom-and-broccoli-quiche/ but didn't read the instruction properly so didn't pre bake the pastry crust but it turned out good but could be better =)The silicon quiche pan was great too, I did not have to use baking paper or butter to grease the pan and the quiche came out well without breaking.
Main thing is as long as hubby says its yum its all good haha.
I still think frying noodles and making chicken nibbles is easier =)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Corn bread
I've started to enjoy making cornbread ever since I got back from Korea. There was this really nice yellow bread but yet cakey texture that I got while in Korea and I had to find the receipe but at the same time I didn't know what it was??
So I dont know how corn bread came about but ever since I started making one I really enjoyed it and today I tried it with whole kernal corns inside and used less sugar compared to my previous cornbread.
Instead of putting whole kernel corns inside, you can also add cheese, bacon and capsicum depending on the type of taste you want. I prefer the sweet one so I made one with honey and it was produced a crunchy top yummy!
I also used sour cream instead of buttermilk because I had some leftovers in the fridge and it turned out nicely. The type of milk really does bring out a different taste and texture to the bread ay..
The bread turned out more crumbly maybe because I didnt have as much oil or should have used one more egg in the mixture: anyway this is what I used.
Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal flour (I bought mine from foodtown)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
½ cup sourcream (can use milk/buttermilk instead)
1/4 cup oil (or butter)
1 cup whole kernal corn (optional) or you can add cheese capsicums etc
Directions:
1. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, cottage cheese and oil in another bowl.
3. Mix the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients.
4. Stir in the corn.
5. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until a toothpick pushed into the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes
So I dont know how corn bread came about but ever since I started making one I really enjoyed it and today I tried it with whole kernal corns inside and used less sugar compared to my previous cornbread.
Instead of putting whole kernel corns inside, you can also add cheese, bacon and capsicum depending on the type of taste you want. I prefer the sweet one so I made one with honey and it was produced a crunchy top yummy!
I also used sour cream instead of buttermilk because I had some leftovers in the fridge and it turned out nicely. The type of milk really does bring out a different taste and texture to the bread ay..
The bread turned out more crumbly maybe because I didnt have as much oil or should have used one more egg in the mixture: anyway this is what I used.
Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal flour (I bought mine from foodtown)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
½ cup sourcream (can use milk/buttermilk instead)
1/4 cup oil (or butter)
1 cup whole kernal corn (optional) or you can add cheese capsicums etc
Directions:
1. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, cottage cheese and oil in another bowl.
3. Mix the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients.
4. Stir in the corn.
5. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until a toothpick pushed into the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes
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