Foodie - Pastas

I've been really busy for the past few weeks and I rarely cook lunch for bear due to time constrain. I usually cook at least 3 lunch meals per week for us but last few weeks I've been so busy, I could't even eat my lunch on time. So this morning I asked if he wants lunch and his reply was "Don't you want to cook for me? I've only eaten one lunch at home this week..." Shock to hear that my husband misses my cooking and giving me hints that he wants to come home more often for my home cooked meals... So I think it's time to slow down my pace, take things as it comes and try to have a balance lifestyle. Regular workouts, home cooked meals, reading and resting... I do need a breather. Let's see how it goes. This weeks' foodie topic, Pasta. Bear's favourite is angel-hair pasta and I'm a linguini fan. I've tried the One-Pot-Pasta recipies and I have to say it's a life saver! I do make it often because I don't have any instant cook meals at home. No instant noodles, pasta or rice. Everything had to be cooked. When you don't buy instant food, you'll start living a little healthier. Bon Appétit

3 recipes - 

Martha Stewart's One-Pot-Pasta

Love & Lemon's Slow Roast Tomato Pasta

The Kitchn's One-Pot-Pasta

Foodie - Free Form Strawberry Tart

I love tarts. Especially free form tarts. Very rustic, homy and easy to make. Not to mention very forgiving tart base. And it works for both savoury and sweet tarts. Here's one summer tarts I love from Call Me Cupcake. Enjoy~

(Image courtesy of Call Me Cupcake)

Foodie - Espresso Cheesecake Brownies

Mmmm... I may not be able to drink coffee but I sure can indulge in coffee cakes (just a slice)! 

Here's one awesome espresso cheesecake brownie recipe I'll definitely give it a try.

Who will say no to brownies and cheesecake!?! Elegant adult sinful cake.

(Image courtesy of Annie's Eats)

Foodie - Pastel Meringue Sandwiches

Beautiful to look at and yummy bites to serve. I've only made coco powder, brown and white meringues before. 

Haven't try making such beautiful pastel meringues before. Should give this recipe a try!

Happy weekend folks! 

(Images courtesy of Once Wed) 

(Images courtesy of Once Wed) 

Foodie - Smooching Smoothie

I love smoothie... So good it taste like a sweet smooch :)

Enjoy 10 simple smoothie recipe from Martha Stewart.

Happy weekend folks!

Foodie - Illustrated Classic Cheesecake & Tiramisu

 These illustration done by tambouille are just so gorgeous and french! I pick 2 of my favourite illustration and share it here. One is Classic Bake Cheese Cake and another one is the Classic Tiramisu. Hope you'll have a wonderful weekend too! Bon Appétit!
(Images courtesy of tambouille)

Foodie - Kate Sutton

Such a cute and pretty print by Kate Sutton. This really does looks like a really yummy recipe.
So give it a try and who doesn't like pancakes on a lazy weekend brunch. Have a happy weekend folks!

(Image courtesy of Kate Sutton)
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Side note:
My upcoming Market is on 27th July at Annex Gallery for Y'ao Market.
The mr hubbybear and I are going away on a short trip, need to taking a break from work. Will be away for a week, so the next time I'll see you will be on the 29th after the bazaar :) Will continue blogging & updating pillow stories (A MUST to complete task set in August) after my bazaar. Will be scheduling some posters for the bazaar next week :) See you there!

Foodie - Yumi Sakugawa

This week and for the next four fridays I'll be blogging foodie post that is Illustrated base. This is because it's Ramadan period and I wouldn't want to post anything that will offend any of my readers or temp those who are fasting with delicious food photos. Today I would like to share with you a very interesting artist, Yumi Sakugawa who does really unique illustrations on life related topics. Do brows through her site and you'll see what I mean. It's actually quite fun to read, very comical and factual base topics. May you have a wonderful weekend & happy fasting to all muslim readers.

(Images courtesy of Yumi Sakugawa)

Foodie - Sesame Oil Infused Veggie Pasta

This is one of my lunch meals I cooked. It's a mixture of east meet west recipe.
Here I used wheat pasta and cook it with an eastern twist. It's simple, delicious and healthy!

Recipe:

Boil pasta as directed in the packaging.

In an empty bowl add sesame oil, garlic salt and black pepper. Mix well.

Drain the pasta and toss it in the sesame oil mixture.

Then in a different pan, stir fry your garlic till golden.

Add in veggies and cook it till almost done then crack an egg and close the lid.

Let the veggie and egg steam till the egg's are done to your liking.

Serve the veggie and egg with the sesame oil infused pasta.

Bon Appétit

DIY - Fruity Striped Ice Cubes

 Beautiful colours and such a fun DIY experiment this is by Oh Joy! And it's fun for the kids too! The colours are beautiful, the combination are limitless... Oh such a happy summer picnic this will be.

(Image courtesy of Oh Joy!)

(Image courtesy of Oh Joy!)

Foodie - Hot & Sour Soup Noodle with Shrimp

Beautiful, Simple, Hearty.

Got to make this for bear & I.

Recipe - Hot & Sour Soup Noodle with Shrimp.

Foodie - No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

 The prettiest cake this week and a must to share. Simple recipe, full-proof and boy-oh-boy is this cake beautiful. 

Can never go wrong when it comes to No-Bake Cheesecake and this recipe is from Call me cupcake! 

One of my favourite foodie site! Her bakes are awesome. Have a wonderful weekend folks!

(Images courtesy of Call me cupcake!)

And those in PJ/KL see you at Pipit Zakka Store tomorrow!

Foodie - Bacon & an Artist

 "The meal as a blank canvas and the ingredients are like my paints"
It's like how I describe my work. My canvas, brushes and paints now replaced by fabrics, needle and threads. Art is all around and whether you are an artist with a brush, a cook with a spatula or a craftier with a needle, we are all artists. When I create something and it comes to life, I feel happy and alive knowing I've made something I'm proud of and it brings joy to people who sees it. I guess being an artist is as simple as being happy with what you've created.
Happy weekend folks.

(Images & Video by not without salt)

Foodie - Roald Dahl's Cookbooks

 Stumble upon my favourite author, Roald Dahl's cookbooks. Would love to get my hands on these interesting cookbooks, especially the Completely Revolting Recipes. Never knew Roald Dahl had cookbooks but it's definitely worth collecting since I have all his books. And it'll be fun going through the recipes with all those Quentin Blake's illustrations.

(Images from she who eats, amazon)

Foodie - Egg Benedict by The MeatMen

Best video tutorial ever for poached eggs. Full proof captured on video!
A very interesting new foodie vblog  The MeatMen & lovin this new blog I discover.

Here's the Egg Benedict by The MeatMen

I'm gonna make us some poached eggs this weekend! Bacon & poached eggs, Bear's favourite.

Eggs Benedict from The Meatmen on Vimeo.

Foodie - Healthy Pasta Salad

Since my mom is on a strict diet, to show her my support I've also been on her diet. I use to take at least 5 to 10 eggs a week. It's too much I know. So I've cut down my egg yolk diet to 2 to 3 yolks a week. I still take my veggie and fruit diet on weekdays but I've cut down on carbs and top up my oats intake. Both sides of my family have history of cardiovascular disease so I can't really take things lightly now. Stumble upon Eating Well site that have some interesting Pasta Salad recipe. I'll try making it next week and the best part is I can make the salad in advance and leave it in the fridge!

Foodie - Steam Green Tea Cake

 This recipe by Just One Cook Book with step by step images looks easy and fluffy. 

I'll give it a try soon :)

I've always fancy steam cakes that can often be found here in Malaysia.

All the best Malaysia. May we have a peaceful weekend and a better future soon.

(Images and recipe courtesy of Just One Cook Book)

(Images and recipe courtesy of Just One Cook Book)

3000 likes & An Artistic Rose Cake

Wow! Another mark we hit last night! Three Thousand Likes on our Facebook Page!

Thank you so much for all your love and support towards BeaniPet. Couldn't continue my hobby/jobby of mine without all of you, so Thank You! I'll keep sewing, growing and loving.
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Another Foodie story on a lovely Friday:
A very beautiful and artistic video by Homegrown Swedes on how to make a Rose Sponge Cake by Rosendal Stradgard in Stockholm. This video was share to me by my dear friend Tako from Evangelione. Have a lovely weekend folks!
 

Foodie - Healthy Ingredient Swaps Substitutions

 I found this few days ago and find it really interesting, facts that might be useful when cooking for kids or if you want to go on a diet without giving up too much. Take a look at Healthy Ingredient Swaps Substitutions  by Buzz Feed.
(Images by Buzz Feed)

mmm will definitely make these... love avocados and chocolates

(Images by Buzz Feed)

Foodie - Palmiers

I've not done any baking for almost more than 6 months. With all that was going on last year, I lost the drive to bake. I did slowly pick up my cooking habits, well I've got to cook my own lunch but believe me when I say I can just simply cook a meal with just eggs and some veggies in 10 minutes. Luckily my husband guided me back to my cooking roots by asking me to cook him healthy veggie lunches. So I did slowly get back into my cooking groves. Now the next challenge is to get back into my baking venture and stuff my hands into those rose textile mittens of mine. I've not picked a date yet but it'll be one of the weekends in April. It's hard for me to bake because baking brings back memories of my aunt and I did promise to bake for her when she recovered but she didn't and now she's with our Father in heaven. But it's time to move on. My mummy misses my tarts and scones. So I'll gather all my courage and take a leap. This palmier recipe from Spook Fork Bacon looks easy and interesting. So I'll bake this as a start. Savoury ones will be this recipe and another one with chocolate chip and cinnamon for dessert. Wish me luck :)

(Images courtesy of Spoon Fork Bacon)

(Images courtesy of Spoon Fork Bacon)