Poca Homemade @ Lorong Kurau, Bangsar

After rushing all the Christmas orders, I can't wait to get back to my blogging.

This lunch was about 3 weeks back, where I met up with my ex-classmate, Cass. Much has been read about Poco, and glad that Cass was up to trying Poco with me.

We love the simplicity and the entire non-pretentious feel of Poco Homemade.

Inside of Poco

We had the seaweed roll, which was rolled with chicken, crabstick and some other vege . They were well coated with breadcrumbs, and carried texture that were so light and crispy.

Seaweed roll. Price-RM11.80

We liked the chicken katsu curry don, that tasted very much like home cooked food. Tender chicken meat also well coated with breadcrumb.

Chicken Katsu Don. Price-RM14.80

And it was time for us to order dessert. Love the way the menu was presented to us, in fabric that was sewn. The Rum Mascaporne was not on sale the other day, so we opted for the homemade Tofu Cake. A cake that I have not tasted before.

The menu

It was surely an interesting cake, not too sweet, with very light texture.

Tofu cake. Price-RM8

Cass & I... And look what we spotted in Poco, that reminded of our school days.. ^^

There were many super duper cute rubber stamps made by Poco... Enjoyed stamping them. This is self-explanatory, with their details incorporated.

Contact details of Poco

I am also proud to share that Cass has recently set up her website, selling jewelery pieces that are designed and handcrafted by her and her sis.

I personally like a few pieces that she brought out to show me the other day. Each piece is uniquely handmade and distinctive with materials including semi-precious stones, non-tarnish wires, sterling silver and gold-filled materials. Aiyo... my friend is so talented... ^^

These were just some of the earrings she showcased to me the other day. Love 'em

The lariat necklace that immediately caught my eyes was this particular one, called the 'Mod Bird's Nest Lariat'... Isn't it adorable ??

I just had to have this..... The 'Mod Bird's Nest Lariat'...

If you are interested to find out the whole range of collection or to purchase, do check out : www.the-dressingtable.com

Christmas gift ideas....

To all visitors to my blog, here's sharing with you all, some Christmas specials that my friend, Dina and I are offering. Don't they all just look desirable? If you would like to have this items to share or as gift to your loved ones, (whether its during Christmas or earlier), feel free to give us a tinkle..

Our signature gingerbread cookies....
They are fragrant with ground ginger, cinnamon and cloves...
A word of caution though, they may be too adorable looking to be eaten.. ^^


Our buttercream frosting cupcake...
Cupcake and the buttercream frosting will just melt in your mouth with every bite. They are sure to capture your heart by its rich buttery smell and taste.

Our fruit cake, a favorite during Christmas season
This moist homemade fruit cake is filled with lots of raisins, cranberries, orange and lemon peel, almonds, with 'em all soaked with brandy (without brandy can be made upon request)


Try our Christmas cookies if you would like to break-away from the usual choice of cookies. They come in more varieties than anyone could ask for, within a box.
This box of cookies comprise of butter swirl cookies, vanilla orange butter cookies, hazelnut nutella cookies and gingerbells.


Here is our summary of Christmas offering, with price included.




Feel free to also visit our website : www.simplydesirablegift.com, to find out more about us.

For any queries, feel free to get in touch with either me, Sherlyn at 010-225 6428/sherlyn@simplydesirablegift.com, or Dina at 017-809 8322/dina@simplydesirablegift.com

Lastly, a very important note : I am proud to share that all products sold, are homemade by the 2 of us..

The Dining Room @ CHR, Cameron Highlands

Its a bless, to be confined within CHR, as there were just so many spots to relax ourselves. This

The Dining Room, bearing a casual atmosphere for breakfast, turned into such romantic ambiance comes night. Love the lighting that enhances the romantic-ness within, and Dining Room surely sets them apart from any other dining place available at Cameron Highlands.

How do you like the very cosy and romantic ambiance?

Can't wait to do the ordering

We get to order a 3-course meal, with the YTL package, and thus, all were ordered for sharing. Got to try all 6 items. Yay!

We ordered the 'Salad of Tasmanian Crab' which is a cold dish, whereby the crab meat was prepared with lemongrass gazpacho and wrapped around by smoked salmon. Being a crab and smoked salmon lover, I totally loved this.

Salad of Tasmanian Crab. Price-RM45

Our soup was the Thai Butternut Squash. It came piping hot, this soup was seasoned with tom yam spices and scented with Kaffir lime. Has a very refreshing taste to it.

Thai Butternut Squash. Price-RM30

While waiting for the mains to come, Shereen and I were yacking away, with the friendly staff at CHR. Credit has to be given to the absolute graceful, professional yet charming, Encik Zul, Saran, a chatty and cute staff, and Janice, a trainee whom was absolutely sweet. It is the hospitality of the staffs that has indeed alleviated our experience.

Love this corner opposite our table, just by the window

Our mains came in such a well presented manner.. The 1st was the Roast Cod fish, served on a mild tasting wasabi mashed potato, fresh tomato and watercress. The fish was chunky and extremely fresh.

Roast Cod. Price-RM90

We also had the Spaghetti Oglio Olio, served with fresh prawn, crushed garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. A very simple dish that can taste so great.

We were stuff to the max by the time we were half way through the mains.. :(

Spaghetti Oglio Olio. Price-RM60

For dessert, we had the warm baked lava cake...Love this moist tasting chocolate cake, with lots of chocolate sauce, both outside, and inside... ^^ Accompanied by vanilla ice-cream, topped with caramelized sugar, a treat for the sweet tooth in us.

Warm baked lava cake. Price-RM30

We needed some kinda fruit to end the dinner, and a trip to Camerons will not be complete without indulging in strawberries. These huge size strawberries were supplied by Raju's Farm, and were sweet as it is, but its sweetness were enhanced by a dip into the cream, white chocolate and chocolate sauce provided.

Fresh strawberries from Raju's Farm. Price-RM30

Kudos to the chef for the wonderful meal prepared, and once again, thanks to all the staff that made our stay, and dining experiences such memorable one.

The Dining Room
Cameron Highlands Resort

By the Golf Course,

39000 Tanah Rata,

Cameron Highlands, Pahang

A YTL Luxury Resort : Cameron Highlands Resort (CHR)

This isn't a post on food, but I'm just dying to share some of my favorite shots, which I took within Cameron Highlands Resort.. It was especially lovely as CHR was filled with Christmas deco... I wish that I can stay here everytime I go to Cameron... Yes, yes.. that is possible. Just earn more money... ^^

Here's my top 6 favorite shots... ^^

Shot of ornaments, at the entrance...

Scene at night, of the Jim Thompson Tea Room, with pianist playing some wonderful numbers...

Love this gingerbread house, at The Reading Room

Litted candles... aw... soo romantic....

Christmas door hanger... so nice..wish to bring this home, to hang on my door...

Flower arrangement near Jim Thompson Tea Room..

I know I am hard sell, but I just love Cameron Highlands Resort... What to do??? Haha.

For Malaysians/Singaporeans, there is a special package available, which includes 3D/2N accommodation meals (package with spa also available..).. If were to ask me, the spa is a MUST... absolutely MUST!! Take advantage of this fantastic package..

Get in touch with YTL Travel Centre, for reservation or enquiries. Tel no : 603-2783 1000 or email : travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my

Gonbei @ CHR, Cameron Highlands

Gonbei is not only available at Starhill Gallery, but also at Cameron Highlands Resort (CHR), Cameron Highlands. Proudly distinct itself, it is the only Japanese restaurant at Cameron Highlands.

Geared with a twist, this particular Japanese restaurant apart from the regular sashimi, soba, tempura, bento set, it also offer western set, and the ever popular, steamboat. Steamboat is extremely popular at Camerons, and yes, it is just so nice to have steamboat at Camerons, contributed well by its cooling weather.

We love it here at Gonbei. With the open air concept, where only blinds were used, fresh cooling air was the only thing we felt.

Gonbei, view from steps above

At Gonbei, customers can order their main dish, whilst the appetizer, which includes salad, sushi and dessert are on eat-all- you- can basis.

We ordered the seafood teppanyaki set. Extremely tasty. It comprised of squid, beef, fish, chicken and prawn.

Seafood teppanyaki set

The picture on the left was all that we can eat with steamboat order. To be frank, there was nothing too special about the ingredients, but the soup broth used, deserved a thumbs up... Has a natural sweet taste.

R-L : All you can eat with steamboat order, and sushi

To be frank, our stomach could occupy just the main meal, and we had to try hard to eat as much as we can 'afford' to, from the all-you-can-eat spread.
Notice the big size strawberry, they were just so sweet, and can be taken with the various nuts or can be dipped with strawberry sauce or the white chocolate sauce.

The yummylicious looking dessert

Gonbei

Cameron Highlands Resort

By the Golf Course,

39000 Tanah Rata,

Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Jim Thompson Tea Room @ CHR, Cameron Highlands

Seriously, I couldn't think of any better way to enjoy an afternoon tea set, than having it at the Jim Thompson Tea Room at Cameron Highlands Resort (CHR).

Anyway, I just love everything, literally EVERYTHING about CHR.

The afternoon tea set is priced at RM60++ for 2 pax, and I would say, for the cosy ambiance, it is all worth it.

It was our most leisure afternoon, savouring finger sandwiches, some light-as-air pastries, and home baked scones. The set is also complimented with wide selection of quality tea from BOH.

Doesn't this tea set look so irresistible?

The scone has a very different texture from the usual scone. This has a bread-like texture, and taken with their homemade jam, yumms!

Topping the scone with CHR's homemade strawberry jam

I also particularly liked this cupcake, topped with fresh cream, berries and strawberry.. It was just so filled with butter fragrant...

Love this cupcake within the afternoon tea set

For those who make their trip to Camerons, you will know what relaxing means, when you are seated within the Jim Thompson Tea Room, overlooking the golf course, nice cooling weather, served by super duper friendly staff, and 'complimented' by a nice companion, the whole experience just ought to be something extraordinary.

Jim Thompson Tea Room

Cameron Highlands Resort

By the Golf Course,

39000 Tanah Rata,

Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Restoran Bubur Goreng @ Taman Berkeley, Klang

Have heard much about fried porridge in Klang... Just by hearing 'fried porridge', it gave me such mixed feelings... It's something so different, makes me really wanna try this, yet, can't imagine how porridge will taste like, being fried.

Was there weeks ago, and all their dishes are prepared in 1 size only... thus, for those who came with only 2 pax, there may be a little disadvantage, as they would probably be so full after just 1 bowl of fried porridge.

All 4 of us agreed that this bowl of fried porridge was indeed tasty. The crispy pork lard used definitely played a big role in making this dish taste so much better.. It also has chunks of chicken, and dried cuttlefish. Yumms!

Fried Porridge. Price-RM12

We also ordered the fried meehoon with mantis shrimp (with a min order of 10pcs).. The mantis shrimp was definitely tasty, though it isn't that easy to peel of its shell, and require some skills.

Mantis Shrimp. Price-RM32

The steam lala was also good, though the size of the lala was a little too small. It's steamed with chinese wine, with ginger and chilli padi. Simple and nice.

Steam Lala. Price-RM18

This restaurant is mainly patronized by families, and the crowd was getting bigger nearer to dinner time. Overall this is a place serving good meal at reasonable price. Total bill came up to RM65.80 for 4 pax.

The restaurant from the outside, occupying 2 shoplots

Restoran Bubur Goreng
32, 34 Lorong Lang,
Taman Berkeley,
41150 Klang
Tel : 016-6868 579

Business Hours :
5.3opm - 2.45am

The Teapot Deli @ SACC Mall, Shah Alam

I had the best roast chicken, chicken pie and scones, all within a meal. Can you all sense the 100% satisfaction that I had?

I met up with an ex-colleague, Honey (Haneda) on Monday, and since SACC mall was just closeby her house, we decided to have our meal at The Teapot.. Yes, I've eaten at its branch at Teapot, SS2 a long time ago, and looked forward to try this outlet, which is nearer to my home.

Love the cosy-ness within the restaurant. Of course, living up to its name, teapots are the main deco item within here.

The Teapot Deli.. The scones, looking irresistible to me...

Ordered their Roast Chicken, a popular dish here. This was indeed the best plate of Roast Chicken I tasted over. Its delicately marinated chicken leg, roasted with garlic and honey, tasted extremely delicious. The meat was so tender, and the sauce was thick enough. So full of taste. And the roasted potato, was tasty to max!

Roast Chicken. Price-RM15

Took a little Country Chicken Pie to try. This was really upclass. The crust was crispy with soft feel of fluffiness, and a bite of that together with the filling so filled up with chicken chunks, mushroom, Yum Yum! The overall taste was enhanced by pouring the brown sauce on top.. They provide very generous portion of the brown sauce ;)

Country Chicken Pie. Price-RM12

Just look at how rich and filled up was the filling inside this pie

I've tried many other places that sell scones, but if I were name the Best, in terms of No 1, I would think The Teapot Deli's scones would win, bar none!
The fresh scones were placed at the warmer, and will be heated up, just a short while, before serving. It adds the crisp to the scones.. Crispy outer layer, with the light texture of the scone, inside.. OMG!!! We couldn't stop ourselves praising the scones with each bite. The entire scone will be good to eat as it is, and it was extremely filled with fragrant buttery smell.
Best of all, it was extremely value for money. With RM4, it comes with a pair of scone, clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Scones Set. Price-RM4

Me and my lovely lunch companion, a sweet lady that live up to her name 'Honey'..

The Teapot Deli
Lot 2F-29, 2nd Floor,
SACC Mall, 40000 Shah Alam
Tel : 019-277 3043 @ Zakiah

Business Hour :
Open daily from 11am onwards
Closing hour : 9.30pm (Mon-Thu), 10pm (Fri-Sun)
Last order : 8.30pm

Typica @ Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, KL

Last week, I've been to THE place that offers the finest coffee. This must be a blessing for the coffee connoisseurs.

From the first few pictures of this post, one may mistaken these for scene within a science lab. This small sized cafe, yet extremely cosy, is located at Shaw Parade. Pacino, knowing that I love cakes, shared with me about Typica, and emphasized a few times on how yummy is the cake here, and how unique, of the coffee served here. Thus, arranged for him to share this little hidden 'gem' with me.

I began my conversation in Mandarin with the super friendly staff... And with my level of '1/2 bucket' level, I got 'lost' at some point as the Mandarin gone a little too 'deep' for me.

1 thing though, can really feel the enthusiasm, passion and her knowledge on coffee.

Siphon Coffee brewing process. I enjoyed every moment looking at how delicate the staff was throughout the process.

The more special brewing process that one has to try is their Siphon Coffee, for hot coffee, and the Ice Drip for the cold coffee.

For the Siphon process, the staff will only grind the coffee beans upon ordered. We were explained that should beans are being grind earlier, with its exposure with air, the originality of the taste will be lost. Oh, makes me feel like we are about to drink something, oh so precious..

We were brought plates of beans for the Siphon coffee we ordered... 1 Guatemala beans, and 1 Brazilian beans .. I even took 'em raw, and they were so fragrant, and crunchy.. Just like eating some kinda nuts.

Plates of Guatemala & Brazilian coffee beans

The beans were roasted raw (ie. without adding sugar/butter) as per some coffee roasting process...

The process of Siphon Coffee, which I bet one will wait patiently :

2 parts to the boiling pot,

bottom with boiling water... top part grinded coffee..

upon boiling, the water will rush up to the top part... and cooked together with the coffee..

upon which, the coffee will flow to the bottom part, leaving behind the grinded coffee.

The other 'equipment' for Siphon coffee. Interesting huh?

This is a method not used by many, as most other business are set towards generating most sales possible, and this method would take up too much time. For those who really appreciate coffee, one will definitely be hooked with coffee from Typica.

We were also informed later that the Ice Drip method would be even stronger, as each drip of coffee goes through the grinded beans. This has to be prepared earlier, as the dripping drip by drip, will take much longer.

The coffee maker for the 'Ice-Drip' process.

The smell of my cup of Guatemala coffee was so elegant and complex. It strike the right balance between refined acidity with a soft spice flavor. Took it without sugar, for a change, otherwise, will feel I will miss out on tasting the originality of this beans.

Enjoying my coffee. Price-RM13 per cup

Pacino, enjoying his..

Some polaroids inside Typica

We also ordered the Nutty Cheese Cake... This was a slice of high standard cake. Shaved chocolate, in between cheese, wrapped within spongy cake, top with caramel almond, and pumpkin seeds.

Each layer clearly distinct itself, and you could taste all of this within 1 mouthful. And yes, right level of sweetness..It was just a combination done so perfectly..

Nutty Cheese Cake. Price-RM10 per slice

Nutty Cake... I can see you are being slowly savored

Overall, I am impressed with how well they have made use of the limited space, at the corner of this building. Yellow warm lighting complements the entire setting.

Chatting with the staff. Man, there's just so much to learn, about coffee

A blurry view of the cafe.. simply love the flowers used as deco here

Overall, the price range of coffee here is above average. However, one can be assured they will be getting a cup of good quality coffee.

"I'LL BE BACK" ><

For those who are able to read Chinese, you may want to find out more info about Typica from their blog :

http://www.typicacafe.blogspot.com/

Typica
GL-08, Ground Floor,

Shaw Parade Plaza,

Changkat Thambi Dollah,

55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel:+603 - 2145 0328 / 019-294 9282

Business Hours :

11am-9pm (Sun-Thu), 11am-10pm (Fri, Sat, holiday eve)