Ala Kitchen 阿拉

Ala Kitchen 阿拉
Address: Unit 18, 21 Fairburn Drive, First Markham Center (Hwy 7 & Woodbine)
Phone: (905) 946-7990 / (905) 946-7992

it's located at the new plaza just behind First Markham Place.. we went there once before but it was so crowded that day & we left.. this time, we went on a Thursday & i guess we waited for about 5-10 minutes before we were seated..

this is the decor on the ceiling.. a lot of steamer (蒸籠) hanging together.. look pretty nice..

we ordered a Small Hot & Sour Soup (酸辣湯).. which is only $3.99, but very large in portion..

Steamed Crab Pork Dumplings (蟹粉小籠包)

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (鮮肉窩貼)

Noodles with Peanut Sauce (擔擔麵)
Braised Beef Noodles (紅燒牛肉粗麵)

both LG & i think that the food is not bad, but also not "very" special.. maybe coz we didn't try their "signature" dishes.. =P

Favourite Topped Devilled Eggs

we made this yesterday for our house warming party..
& it turned out that everybody loves it & asked for the recipe!! again, i found it from Kraft website..

Ingredients (Serves: 24)
12 hard-cooked eggs
125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened
3 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP CALORIE-WISE Dressing
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. paprika (optional)

Directions
1. Make hard-cooked eggs by placing the eggs in a saucepan & to cover the eggs with water by at least an inch. Bring the water to a boil & cover, then remove the pan from the heat & let it stands for 15 minutes. Place the eggs in a bowl of ice-water to cool them.

2. Remove egg shells & cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese spread, dressing, mustard, vinegar & sugar; mix until well blended.

3. Spoon mixture into large resealable plastic bag. Cut a small corner from bag and pipe filling into egg white halves. Sprinkle with paprika (optional).

we've added in crumbled bacon but not the paprika..
it's very easy to make.. & i think it's a perfect hors d'oeuvres!

愛回家

a very sweet & touching song lately..
當每天忙碌工作過後, 只要可以回到家中, 見到自己愛的家人, 那就已經感覺很幸福了!

歌手：古巨基
作曲: Dick Lee / 作詞:林夕 / 編曲:Ted Lo / 監製:雷頌德

勤力過 捱罵過　如做錯
誰又會原諒我　懷念家中被窩
想去躲　這麼吃力　求甚麼

投入過　麻木過
磨練過　沉悶過　疲累過
其實我進取麼
時間從未敢蹉跎
賺到幾多
賺到的只是你
能被你溫柔無微的照顧
被你那麼在乎
平日有你縱壞已忘記辛苦

活著有你多好
多麼渺小都變寶
躺在平靜被舖上漫談來日旅途
回到家中便有你多好
一碗暖湯的鼓舞
沾濕我眼睛
有人祈求我歸家　來互抱

唯獨你　明白我
成就過 誰若說　容易過
曾受了氣幾多
能聽我解釋因何在這被窩
賺到的只是你
能被你溫柔無微的照顧
被你那麼在乎
平日有你縱壞已忘記辛苦

活著有你多好
多麼渺小都變寶
躺在平靜被舖上漫談來日旅途
回到家中便有你多好
一碗暖湯的鼓舞
沾濕我眼睛
有人祈求我歸家

自問已經得到
得到你比一切好
躺在平靜被舖上望浮雲在過路
回到家中便有你多好
張開兩臂的鼓舞
沾濕我眼睛
眼前繁華有幾好　來互抱

Taste of Danforth 2007

Taste of Danforth 2007

Date: August 10, 2007 (Friday)

Yes, it's "One of Toronto's best multicultural events"..

we decided to go on Friday after work since it's the 1st day of the event & we guess that there would be less "traffic" (as in people)..

below is the reason why we came..

"Serving The Best Calamari On The Danforth For The Past 12 Years"

the Crab Au Gratin (above) & the Cuttlefish (below) were both delicious!!

Mac vs PC

Mac vs PC: Windows Vista


Mac Vs Bloated PC


Mac vs PC: Upgrade to Vista


Mac vs PC (15 other short ads)


always love these..
(thx JT for posting this!!)

Congratulations to E&M!

this is a gift LG & i specially made for my cousin & her hubby..

Mumz Delicacies 文東廚房

Mumz Delicacies 文東廚房 (Closed!)
Date: August 3, 2007 (Friday)
Address: 1 Raymerville Drive, Unit #9, Markham (Hwy 7 & Markham Road)
Phone: (905) 471-0001

there was a long lineup when we went there.. & we noticed that some customers couldn't wait & decided to go to Phoenix Restaurant (金鳳餐廳) (just next to Mumz).. i heard that the owner owns both restaurants.. well, i guess we have waited for about 30 mins before we could get a seat..

we were given this free snack.. the satay sauce was warm & dipping the Shrimp Chips in made it perfect!




we ordered another appetizer, the soup, Green Curry Rice & the Laksa.. all very yummy..


LG ordered a Mumz Special Drink.. it tasted very sweet.. with lots of ingredients that we couldn't figure out what those were.. =P