Curiosity killed KFC

I grew up with KFC for many years ever since i was introduced to it by the media, parents, relatives and it have always top my favourite food list for twenty over years, i would always refused to go to any other fast food joint in the city and anywhere else i have travelled due to my devoted loyalty and the price it give for the meal. Unfortunately, my ‘love’ for KFC comes to the end on last Saturday when I met Popeye’s… not to be confused with the 70’s cartoon Popeye the sailorman.

With its spicy and aromatic Louisiana inspired recipes, Popeyes Chicken and Seafood has turned into a craze since 1972, sweeping across America and the world ever. So far we only know that they have three outlets in Klang Valley – Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley and Cineleisure Damansara. Correct me if I am wrong. For the past few days i have been talking to my friends and collegues about this place, and believe me. They know im a loyalist KFC person, and when i say a food is good they will go and try it out.

Starters for our dinner, what i found out about this is that it’s taste is better compared to the now plain kfc version, but before Popeye;s came i will always order the number 3 set for myself.  As it well worth the money, for a 3 piece chicken. Even Mc’Ds, which have never been my favourite spot, cannot compare itself to this.

KFC’s is nothing compare to this, why i said so without the fear of beings sued. Is because it damn well true, for those who doesnt have Popeye’s in its area. Fear not, either come down to KL to try it out or wait for it to come to you. I was telling myself, because of the popular fanbase of KFC in Kuching and the love for anything chicken, Popeye will close shop.

The 1st time i put this thing into my mouth, the 1st word that came out from it was “WTF… it’s damn delicious.” followed by OMG and so on. Honest, i salute the one whoever made such good recipes. When i ordered it, i asked for a 3 piece chicken, just to compare it to my 1st love, and when they made a mistake and charge me for the 2piece and i asked for the 3piece, they gave me a free chicken with no charge. Take that for service.

The Fish fillet in the list got me wanting to try it, out of curiosity so i did. The buns which is provided, one bite and the whole things melts in your mouth. It is not entirely bread eventhough it looks like it, try dipping it into the creamed potato and you will know what i mean. Even at the time of this writing, my mouth is full of saliva and this weekend im coming for seconds, and R.I.P KFC, you will be missed.

From the oven

My FW comes from a family that can make good cookies, from her late grandma to my future MIL. Starting from her secondary school time, she was forced to help make cookies every cny and she really didn’t enjoy it. Until 3 years back, she joined a baking class conducted by a celebrity chef and pick up her interest in baking again.

Over the past two days, we can smell the aroma of cookies everywhere in the house, yummy yummy. All her cookies are different from what her mum is doing, something new and extraordinary.

Among all, almond thin is my favourite but she will only make this for cny. It’s also the first to finish during cny, everybody love it. Time consuming, lots of work, not to mention costing is extremely high too. I remember seeing some shops selling this before, a small container for twenty over ringgit and you can count how many pieces are there in the container. My FW spent 5 hours yesterday to finish the 1kg of almond flakes, end up we only have about 2 big containers only. By the way, she almost finished a tray of egg as well *egg white only ya*. So how can it be not good? Even our tuxedo cat Oreo also loves it.

Then we have the ever famous chocolate chips, which is better than Famous Axxx. This is really not a joke, this cookies contain  imported choco chips walnuts, oat and cornflakes, which Famous Axxx don’t have. One of our top seller item.

Oat and cornflakes cookies – simply crunchy and tasty. Children will love it.

Melting moments – this round, she modified the recipe a bit by using oats for coating. It tastes exactly like my favourite Iko’s high fiber oat crackers except the size is much smaller.

Old fashion giner cookies – not so much of my liking, but is more for the ladies. Her good friend even requested this for her confinement.

Next is the savory dried prawns cookies. It is something different, anyway I am not a prawn person. Her family likes it as much as she does.

My FW’s childhood favourite – chicken floss roll. Her late grandma would make this every cny, after she passed away, my future FIL took over the role to make this. Now is her turn. It is just something that they must have for every cny – but it won’t be served to the guest^_^ Later on she will make more, but instead of chicken, it would be spicy pork floss that we bought earlier this afternoon at Jalan Alor. Oreo will be ‘busy cat’ again, miaw miaw miaw asking for more.

My FW has received some enquiry for sales but unfortunately she has no time for it and CNY is coming really soon. Anyhow, if it really tempts you, why don’t search for a recipe in internet and start making one today? After few rounds of trial and error, you’ll sure master it well. Happy baking everyone!

Happy Meal

“Happy Meal” is a name that is so familiar to all of us. There are lots of people out there, who are no longer a kids but still fancy happy meal a lot, just like my FW.

Anyway, our topic today is not the Happy Meal that we all know, but something hidden in Petaling Street which also carry the same name brand, arent they afraid to be sued? My FW get to know about this place from one of her colleagues and we journeyed there early in the morning last Saturday.

This shop may be small yet it has lots to offer, ranging from sandwiches, cookies, cakes, pastries and others.

What bring us here are definitely the ever famous mango and durian swiss roll. Put the pricing aside, this is our first time coming across this and how can we walk off without giving it a try?

Frankly, it is really good, thumbs up! I wish that we can buy more, but we just had our fill of some other delicacies nearby. Anyway, there is always next time. And I am sure that I will want to try this durian puff as well when I come here again.

Happy Meal is only open until 3pm daily, so be an early bird if you don’t want to be dissapointed. You can either park somewhere nearby and walk here or just wait at the side like a normal malaysian and buy it, while causing a bad jam and angry mobs. But this is a definite must for those who wants something different.

Cat Betrayed His Girlfriend!

This is not a new clip but just came across it this morning. It’s so funny & now I just feel like making one for my cats too.

Enjoy it!

Commuter cat Casper killed by car in Plymouth

A cat which became a celebrity by travelling around Plymouth on the bus has died after reportedly being struck by a car.

Casper, a 12-year-old black and white cat, used to wait with commuters at the bus stop and then hop on to the number 3 to find a seat to curl up on.

The cat was so well-known on the First Devon and Cornwall service, drivers knew which stop to let him off at.

His death was announced on a notice put up at Casper’s bus stop by his owner.

‘Free spirit’

It said: “Many local people knew Casper, who loved everyone – he also enjoyed the bus journeys.

“Sadly a motorist hit him and did not stop.

“Casper died from his injuries. He will be greatly missed…he was a much loved pet who had so much character. Thank you to all those who befriended him.”

First Devon and Cornwall said it was “devastated” by the cat’s death.

Casper’s owner, 55-year-old Susan Finden, who re-homed him from a rescue centre in 2002, said he had always been a free spirit.

He was named after the cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, because of his habit of wandering off.

‘Exploring heaven’

Mrs Finden posted a tribute to Casper on the local Herald newspaper website and thanked First’s bus drivers for looking after her pet so well.

The website has also received tributes to Casper from around the world, including the US and Australia.

The bus company said many of its drivers had expressed sympathy for Casper to Mrs Finden.

In a statement, a company spokeswoman said: “Casper touched many people’s lives and clearly had a very exciting life – travelling around Plymouth and who knows where else.

“I suspect he’s now exploring heaven and is telling all the other cats up there about the many adventures he had.”

A picture of the cat will continue to be used on one of the company’s buses.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Got this news today from my FW when I was at work. While I was reading it, a small tear came off from my eye. Casper is such an adorable cat. He also reminds me of my three cats at home, especially Oreo who always do something abnormal, something that we always wonder why he knows how to do and where does he learn it from. As well as furfur who will also always go missing at night after dinner, but sure will be home before 11pm. Wonder where he goes. Life is really very different when you have a smart and hyper cat at home. I guess if my FW is the owner of Casper, she will cry for at least a week. Anyway, may the soul of Casper rest in peace in the heaven of cats and may he continues his adventerous journey in the other kingdom too. Although you’re just a cat, but we seriously adore you, Casper.