September 21, 2007

Nigella’s Chocohotopots

Chocolate and Pale Pink

 
I‘m not really a fan of Nigella’s recipes. But I sure am a big fan of the show! Well,… after Jamie At Home, of course. C’mon. I mean, really.
 
The following recipe was not oh-my-God good, but it’s very easy to make, boasted the simple sweet and bitter taste, beautiful crack on top, wonderful gooey texture in the inside. Besides, the pots looked pretty :)
 
Chocolate in Pot and a Spoon

 
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September 10, 2007

Giving New Meaning to the Word “Beer”

Red Lake


Beer PletokIt’s Bir Pletok. Or Pletok Beer. It’s Batavian spiced drink. Not “the beer” you usually have friday night :) It’s a beer for people like me, who love cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, lemongrass, cardamom, and all the magic healing aroma of spices around the world.

Do not expect any alcohol. In fact, the only high you’ll get from drinking this, is only the high of rememberance of old time when spices were gold and whoever ruled spices was the king of the world.

Secang Wood Secang Wood
The Famous Secang Wood

 
The flavor and smell was so strong it immediately kicks my afternoon laziness. The heat it produced brought comforting warmth I need before going to bed at night. Threw in some ice cubes and I was ready to have a picnic the Famous Five way (remember Julian, Dick, Anne, George, Timmy?).

Floating


For those of you who don’t really like spiced things, or are not used to herbal things, or are not sure if you’ll like it, I’m sorry I have to advice you to stay away from this drink.

 

This, is for hard core
spice & herb freaks only.

A Cup of Pletok Beer Drowning Secang Wood

You have been warned.

 
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