Amelia's Nest: May 2012

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Banana Bread

Last Friday night, I decided to make it a try. And coincidentally this is one of husband's favorite bread. This is very easy to make. Just simply follow the measurements and procedure properly and you'll be able to have a moist banana bread. Try it it's fun.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
2-3 bananas, mashed 1 cup sugar
2 pieces raw eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil or 1/3 cup melted butter
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda

Direction:

Mash the bananas in a bowl, set aside
Combine and mix all the dry ingredients starting with the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
Add the other ingredients (eggs, mashed bananas, cooking oil, vanilla essence) then mix well with the dry ingredients incorporate with the rest of the other ingredients.
Grease the loaf pan and pour-in the mixture.
Preheat oven at 220 degrees Celsius then bake the mixture for 45 minutes
Remove from the pan, slice and serve in a plate.

Monday, 7 May 2012

One Kung Fu Panda Party

I didn't notice that I wasn't able to post this. It's been like what many months ago. But anyway, it's always my pleasure sharing my adventures as a mother here. Last July 2011, my son turned 5 years old. Time flies really soon. We celebrated this with Kung Fu Panda theme as requested by the birthday boy. It's his favorite cartoon character at that time. I said so as kids interest changes very quickly. That's what I noticed (moms, can you relate?).

Although am a working mother, I make it sure that all this things especially for my kids are well taken cared of. I always give my best to make it special on their special day. As such, I prepared the give-aways with a panda stickers, panda notepad and lots of candies and personalized the bag.

I cooked food and the party-menu consist of spaghetti, grilled shrimp, tacos, chicken pochero, chicken lollipop, ham & cheese sandwich. Also prepared our chocolate-fountain with some dips ike marshmallows, strawberries, banana and bread sticks.

Party Table

A celebration won't be complete without the star, the birthday cake. I baked colourful-fondant chocolate cake and yin-yang chocolate cup cakes.

Again, thank you very much for all those who came, for the time and effort in making our son happy. Your awesome! Until next time.

Friday, 4 May 2012

Bali Getaway : The Arrival

welcome drinks

I almost forgot to write something about our trip to Bali, Indonesia. Yeah, my family went there last October 2011 and stayed there for 4days-3nights. I booked our hotel at Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Spa complete with buffet breakfast. My mother also went with us.

toiletries

Left Changi Airport Singapore at 9:20AM last October 15, 2011and arrived at Denpasar Airport Bali around 12:00PM. Checked in at Grand Mirage Resort located at Nusa Dua. We were greeted with nice and pleasant staff of the hotel. The hotel is child-friendly place. It's a beach-front type with a lot of amenities. We had our lunch at their banquet. The food was fine and they tried their best to satisfy each customer's expectations.

One of the things that I normally do when reaching the room is to check the toilet. I don't know why but maybe this is the place where I can clearly see the place if it's really clean. And I found this little thing with the toiletries arranged so nicely!

I was surprised to saw a note that my 5.3years old son (at that time) wrote upon reaching the room...priceless!

The place was very cool and relaxing. I wish we could have stayed longer! Wishful thinking..wink wink!

view from our room

beach front walk-way

For our dinner, we had it at Warung Bali. The restaurant is just infront of the resort. We ordered the beef rendang and seafood platter. It's quite nice! Balinese food is one of the best in Asia I should say.

facade of warung bali

Around 9PM, hubby and I went to Kuta to check on some items and visit Hard Rock Hotel and Rock Shop.As I am trying to complete my collection but I guess this will take sometime to finish, wish to complete!

I truly love sun, sea and sand!

Thursday, 3 May 2012

The most thrilling TV series

I have come across this television-series that puts me to a non-stop watching-mode. Initially I thought this is just an ordinary series that I will lose interest after couple of episodes but to my surprise I watched the entire series in no less than 5days. Right now they are on first series with twelve episodes. The second one will be release sometime September this year as what’s stated in the news. I’m talking about is The HOMELAND. So far this is the most thrilling tv-series that I have ever come-close to. And I won’t mind watching it all over again. I love the lead-star Nicolas Browdy, played by Damian Lewis and Carrie Mathison played by Claire Danes.

The story was about Nicolas Browdy becoming prisoner of war; his journey and mission. I was in awe with Damian Lewis’ portrayal of the role; his acting prowess was very much convincing. Matching this with Claire Danes’ acting maturity and her role was a perfect combination. No wonder they both won an award from the 69^th Golden Globe Awards for TV series, best actor and best actress respectively. I can’t wait for the next series. Looking forward for that!

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Bali Getaway : A Painting from Bali

This is our souvenir painting from our recent family trip in Bali, Indonesia last October 2011. Actually we are looking at a piece with authentic Balinese image but since we don't like the nature as it's very common we choose something that is different.

My son choose this painting and we are planning to hang it inside their room as it's very colorful, happy and vibrant. But it's a bit big we decided to hang it in the dining area. It's like Picasso kind of painting!