Are they simply D_____ or pure I____.
You fill in the blanks...
Tomorrow will be a better day without 'em.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The Reason Why
This is exactly the reason why I will be 'rounded up', 'plumpy, and 'fat' here!
One of my favorites, Martabak is a sweet pancake loaded with good stuff there! Hot piping thick pancake, coated with spoonful of Planta butter, followed by chocolate chips, nuts on one side, LOADS of grated Cheddar cheese on the other side. He turns it over, and guess what, MORE Planta butter!!! Then he cuts it skillfully into little bite-size squares. The heat from the pancake melts the chees, chocolate combinations... This order is half cheese and half chocolate & nuts. I hate to say this but it simply tastes heavenly!
Next, nasi uduk at 'Ibu Sum'! We arrived at 9:55pm which was the perfect timing! This is actually the first time I'm observing their opening process. So we arrived at 9:55pm, and the shop was still dark as the guys were preparing to layout the food. A bunch of people were sitted and waiting in the shop. We chose to sit at the 'bar' because I wanted to see teh glorious display of the food, and of course, join in the crowd! At exactly 10:00pm, lights were switched on, and the Mas will all be busy serving out plates of very sinful but smooth nasi, as the customers make their choices. Soon, everyone was chomping down their food as if they have not eaten in days! If you are asking what nasi uduk is, its basically a combination of nasi lemak & nasi padang. I really wanted to video-tape the whole 'social-phenomenon' process which I find really interesting. But then, I'll totally look like an idiot. Some sneak photos for you!
One of my favorites, Martabak is a sweet pancake loaded with good stuff there! Hot piping thick pancake, coated with spoonful of Planta butter, followed by chocolate chips, nuts on one side, LOADS of grated Cheddar cheese on the other side. He turns it over, and guess what, MORE Planta butter!!! Then he cuts it skillfully into little bite-size squares. The heat from the pancake melts the chees, chocolate combinations... This order is half cheese and half chocolate & nuts. I hate to say this but it simply tastes heavenly!
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| Martabak |
Next, nasi uduk at 'Ibu Sum'! We arrived at 9:55pm which was the perfect timing! This is actually the first time I'm observing their opening process. So we arrived at 9:55pm, and the shop was still dark as the guys were preparing to layout the food. A bunch of people were sitted and waiting in the shop. We chose to sit at the 'bar' because I wanted to see teh glorious display of the food, and of course, join in the crowd! At exactly 10:00pm, lights were switched on, and the Mas will all be busy serving out plates of very sinful but smooth nasi, as the customers make their choices. Soon, everyone was chomping down their food as if they have not eaten in days! If you are asking what nasi uduk is, its basically a combination of nasi lemak & nasi padang. I really wanted to video-tape the whole 'social-phenomenon' process which I find really interesting. But then, I'll totally look like an idiot. Some sneak photos for you!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1432 in Puncak
Spent the Lebaran Holiday with a whole bunch of crazy people at Jojo's villa in Puncak. The subjects of food & eating is no joking matter with this bunch of people! They look deceivingly slim, but their appetite is nothing small! They went crazy over French Toast, which was later improvised to 'French Toast Special', an improvised sandwhich of white bread with grated cheddar cheese and coklate syrup. This is coated with eggs & milk, then fried with loads of butter. They pretty much went gaga over it, and they pretty much requested for it every day....
I've concluded that 5 ingredients goes for a successful Indonesian palate:
1. Keju (Cheddar Cheese)
2. Susu (Condensed Milk)
3. Roti (Bread)
4. Coklat (Chocolate)
5. Planta Butter
Of course, I just enjoyed the lovely weather and glorious street food!
Must eat street food:
1. Sekoteng (Ginger Soup)
2. Jagung (BBQ Corn)
3. Sate Kambing (Mutton Satay)
4. Tahu Sumedang (Fried Tofu)
If you are looking to travel to Puncak, check out this list of accommodation I would recommend.
1. Puncak Pass Resort
The resort designed with an open layout and next to nature concept with a discrete community of luxurious bungalows and spacious chalets spread over 5 hectares of lush green slopes of Puncak.
Phone: 62 263 512 503
Email: ppr@puncakpassressort.com
2. Novus Puncak Resort
Novus Puncak Resort & Spa is located in the mountainous region near Jakarta, the country's capital city. It overlooks the scenery of majestic Mount Gede, with rising volcanic peaks, lush tea plantations and rugged blue mountainous landscapes on 3.8 hectares of land. The 112 rooms, and suites are built from natural stone, marble and wood from West Java
Phone: 62 263 511 335
Email: rsv-puncak@novushotels.com
3. Bukit Indah Hotel
The Hotel Bukit Indah (HBI) is an affordable hotel located in the well-known Puncak highlands, within a short distance from lush tea plantations and rice fields.
Phone: 62 0263 - 512903
4. Bukit Talita Hotel Villas
Talita Mountain Resort is finely located on a quiet hillside with views of the entire Puncak greatest mountains and beautiful hills. The Resort is surrounded by a unique natural setting highlights, solid-old trees, and a large agricultural gardens of its local people.
Phone: (0263) 513348 and (0263) 513349
Email: reservation@talitaresort.com
In an effort to brush up my Bahasa Indonesia, I learnt this nursery rhyme which definitely helps with learning new verbs & volcabulary words!
"Naik-naik ke Puncak Gunung,
Tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Naik-naik ke Puncak Gunung,
Tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Kiri-kanan kulihat saja,
Banyak pohon cemara.
Kiri-kanan kulihat saja,
Banyak pohon cemara."
I've concluded that 5 ingredients goes for a successful Indonesian palate:
1. Keju (Cheddar Cheese)
2. Susu (Condensed Milk)
3. Roti (Bread)
4. Coklat (Chocolate)
5. Planta Butter
Of course, I just enjoyed the lovely weather and glorious street food!
Must eat street food:
1. Sekoteng (Ginger Soup)
2. Jagung (BBQ Corn)
3. Sate Kambing (Mutton Satay)
4. Tahu Sumedang (Fried Tofu)
If you are looking to travel to Puncak, check out this list of accommodation I would recommend.
1. Puncak Pass Resort
The resort designed with an open layout and next to nature concept with a discrete community of luxurious bungalows and spacious chalets spread over 5 hectares of lush green slopes of Puncak.
Phone: 62 263 512 503
Email: ppr@puncakpassressort.com
2. Novus Puncak Resort
Novus Puncak Resort & Spa is located in the mountainous region near Jakarta, the country's capital city. It overlooks the scenery of majestic Mount Gede, with rising volcanic peaks, lush tea plantations and rugged blue mountainous landscapes on 3.8 hectares of land. The 112 rooms, and suites are built from natural stone, marble and wood from West Java
Phone: 62 263 511 335
Email: rsv-puncak@novushotels.com
3. Bukit Indah Hotel
The Hotel Bukit Indah (HBI) is an affordable hotel located in the well-known Puncak highlands, within a short distance from lush tea plantations and rice fields.
Phone: 62 0263 - 512903
4. Bukit Talita Hotel Villas
Talita Mountain Resort is finely located on a quiet hillside with views of the entire Puncak greatest mountains and beautiful hills. The Resort is surrounded by a unique natural setting highlights, solid-old trees, and a large agricultural gardens of its local people.
Phone: (0263) 513348 and (0263) 513349
Email: reservation@talitaresort.com
In an effort to brush up my Bahasa Indonesia, I learnt this nursery rhyme which definitely helps with learning new verbs & volcabulary words!
"Naik-naik ke Puncak Gunung,
Tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Naik-naik ke Puncak Gunung,
Tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Kiri-kanan kulihat saja,
Banyak pohon cemara.
Kiri-kanan kulihat saja,
Banyak pohon cemara."
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Jakarta Cathedral
You might be amazed at where you can see this cathedral. Located amidst the hustle & bustle of Jakarta, Jakarta Cathedral (or Gereja Katedral Jakarta) is a refreshing sight & reminscience of Indonesia's old culture & history.
Over a 100 years old, the Roman Catholic Cathedral is one of the most graceful and elegant historical buildings of Jakarta. Renovated twice in 1998 & 2002, the cathedral has managed to maintain its original construction, architecture and design. The Jakarta Cathedral is located in Central Jakarta near Merdeka Square and Merdeka Palace, it is stood right in the front of Istiqlal Mosque.
Official website: http://www.katedraljakarta.or.id/
This picture perfectly shows the combination between old historical elegance and modernity.
Over a 100 years old, the Roman Catholic Cathedral is one of the most graceful and elegant historical buildings of Jakarta. Renovated twice in 1998 & 2002, the cathedral has managed to maintain its original construction, architecture and design. The Jakarta Cathedral is located in Central Jakarta near Merdeka Square and Merdeka Palace, it is stood right in the front of Istiqlal Mosque.
Official website: http://www.katedraljakarta.or.id/
This picture perfectly shows the combination between old historical elegance and modernity.
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| Jakarta Cathedral |
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Move on
Move on Yvonne!
If only there is a memory erasing machine in this world :(
Maybe movies like 'Memento' & 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' will be redundant then....
If only there is a memory erasing machine in this world :(
Maybe movies like 'Memento' & 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' will be redundant then....
Friday, August 26, 2011
Review of Freelancer.com & SEO Services
We needed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) at JAT to improve our organic search. So, being a start-up, we couldn't to hire a full-fledge internet marketing company that charges over $1,000 monthly fees. Hence, the cheapo me used Freelancer.com to search for quality and cost-efficient SEO services from experts as far as where-else but India.
It is a pretty easy process to post your project, taking less than 10 minutes of your time. Start by making a user registration. Following that, you can post a project for all freelancers to view and start bidding. Once your project is approved by Freelancer.com, you will start receiving notifications and bids from bidders. Try to be as specific as possible in your project description in order to get an accurate quote.
After 1001 bids (ok, I'm exaggerating, maybe 101 bids) over a 7 days period, you will find yourself confused with every bidder's pitch & description. I finally chose one with the most reasonable price bid (not necessarily the lowest), prowling of bidder's company profile & websites, Skype conservations.
After you've chosen your freelancer, you will have to assign the successful bidder as the winner of your project. There is a 3USD fee charged by Freelancer.com Following that, you can make a milestone payment to your successful bidder according to your agreement with the successful bidder. This milestone payment will be kept in the system, and only to be released when the bidder has achieved the milestone achievement. This helps to ensure protection for both parties.
After 1 week, I must say, this guy does the job. Our unique visitors and enquires have definitely doubled. Its definitely getting more exciting!
It is a pretty easy process to post your project, taking less than 10 minutes of your time. Start by making a user registration. Following that, you can post a project for all freelancers to view and start bidding. Once your project is approved by Freelancer.com, you will start receiving notifications and bids from bidders. Try to be as specific as possible in your project description in order to get an accurate quote.
After 1001 bids (ok, I'm exaggerating, maybe 101 bids) over a 7 days period, you will find yourself confused with every bidder's pitch & description. I finally chose one with the most reasonable price bid (not necessarily the lowest), prowling of bidder's company profile & websites, Skype conservations.
After you've chosen your freelancer, you will have to assign the successful bidder as the winner of your project. There is a 3USD fee charged by Freelancer.com Following that, you can make a milestone payment to your successful bidder according to your agreement with the successful bidder. This milestone payment will be kept in the system, and only to be released when the bidder has achieved the milestone achievement. This helps to ensure protection for both parties.
After 1 week, I must say, this guy does the job. Our unique visitors and enquires have definitely doubled. Its definitely getting more exciting!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Furry Friends
I've been having an immense compassion for furry animal friends as of late. It all started when I caught a documentary 'Good Morning Kalimantan' on a Garuda flight from Bali back to Singapore. The documentary features Chanee, French zoo-keeper who left his country to help in the conservation of Gibbons and other primate animals in the island of Kalimantan, Bornero, Indonesia. From then on, this stayed at the back of my mind.
Until recently, I'm evoked of compassion for our furry friends with the movie 'Planet of the Apes'. It may be a Hollywood movie, with all the specil effects and what maybe, yet you cannot help but feel the strong connection between a primate and the human. The earlier wouild very likely be the closest animal you get to a human being. This reminded me of Chanee and I've been paying close attention to his blog and the Kalaweit program. For 20 years, he's been fighting for the conservation efforts of all animals and mainly gibbons on Kalimantan, through a radio channel. What an ingenious idea!
Today, I chanced upon another Non-profit organization as reported in Jakarta Globe: Bali Adoption & Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) for dogs aka I Love Bali Dogs. This is set up by Linda Buller, an Australian artist living in Bali who is fighting for the animal rights of furry friends in Bali. Often, these furry friends are stolen for sale, traded as dog FOOD, killed as ceremonial sacrifice, dumped in rubbish dump, run over by vehicles. I remember seeing so many stray dogs in Bali, fighting with other dogs to guard their territory, or just roaming the streets looking for food. There was a white mutt sitting at our dining table, he/she was wheezing throughout, and he/she looked like he/she had a bad front hind leg. It was painful to see the sadness in his/her eyes. BARC offers sponsorship and virtual adoption programs for anyone willing to help these furry friends from Bali.
Having said all this, if you are reading this post, please do check out the attached organizations and websites. Help with a donation, purchase an item, spread the word, LIKE them on facebook or simply send words of encouragement to the relentless volunteer workers who are fighting the daily battles for what they believe in.
Last but not least, just to share with you one of my favorite videos from Kalaweit/Chanee:
The orangutan rescue / Le sauvetage de... by kalaweitprogram
Until recently, I'm evoked of compassion for our furry friends with the movie 'Planet of the Apes'. It may be a Hollywood movie, with all the specil effects and what maybe, yet you cannot help but feel the strong connection between a primate and the human. The earlier wouild very likely be the closest animal you get to a human being. This reminded me of Chanee and I've been paying close attention to his blog and the Kalaweit program. For 20 years, he's been fighting for the conservation efforts of all animals and mainly gibbons on Kalimantan, through a radio channel. What an ingenious idea!
Today, I chanced upon another Non-profit organization as reported in Jakarta Globe: Bali Adoption & Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) for dogs aka I Love Bali Dogs. This is set up by Linda Buller, an Australian artist living in Bali who is fighting for the animal rights of furry friends in Bali. Often, these furry friends are stolen for sale, traded as dog FOOD, killed as ceremonial sacrifice, dumped in rubbish dump, run over by vehicles. I remember seeing so many stray dogs in Bali, fighting with other dogs to guard their territory, or just roaming the streets looking for food. There was a white mutt sitting at our dining table, he/she was wheezing throughout, and he/she looked like he/she had a bad front hind leg. It was painful to see the sadness in his/her eyes. BARC offers sponsorship and virtual adoption programs for anyone willing to help these furry friends from Bali.
Having said all this, if you are reading this post, please do check out the attached organizations and websites. Help with a donation, purchase an item, spread the word, LIKE them on facebook or simply send words of encouragement to the relentless volunteer workers who are fighting the daily battles for what they believe in.
Last but not least, just to share with you one of my favorite videos from Kalaweit/Chanee:
The orangutan rescue / Le sauvetage de... by kalaweitprogram
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