This must thanks to Twister giving me inspiration to cook the lamb. I always wanted to buy the lamb racks but don't know how to cook until I saw Twister's post. I gave it a try and turned out to be quite good.
This Hokkien Mee aka prawn noodles can be found in a restaurant called Fusion in Shanghai. Fusion is quite well known among Malaysians / Singaporeans who are in Shanghai as it serves South East Asia Cuisane. You may find laksa, satay, bak kut teh, char keoy teow, nasi lemak, roti canai etc etc in Fusion. Although the taste is not exactly perfect but when you are away from home and when you see these familiar dishes, you will still treasure it and jump into joy to order everything in the menu. It's called "bo hu he pun hor" = there is something better than nothing. Overall, this Hokkien Mee is still acceptable.
Long time ago when I studied in Perth, my housemate used to cook a dish called 薯仔鸡. It's one of my favourite. As I am picking my cooking now, I tried to recall how she cooked this dish. Apparently, it still turned out GOOD without any recipe reference. Ha! Yen Yen, can you see it?
Last Sunday, we had a lovely western brunch at Commune in 田子坊. It's quite a popular cafe there and often packed with people. They are famous for their BIG cup of coffee where you can order as double. You may see a lot of foreigners hanging around this place and you will hear all purely English speakers. Even their menus are in English as well.
If you want to have a peaceful and not so Chinese day in Shanghai, perhaps you may go to this place called 田子坊 (Tian Zi Fang). It is originated as a workplace for China artists and the display of their paintings. Eventually, the neighborhood also converted to commercial shops. You walk around the neighborhood like treasure hunt, those shops may hide at the end of the lane or just a small staircase for you to go up second floor. A lot of unique shops sells things from all over the world and a lot of western restaurants where you can stop by to have a sip of coffee or tea. The paintings here at least are more humane, at least I can understand compared to what I saw in 莫干山路 - Moganshan Road which I wrote in previous blog. This place is full of artistic and characters. It's a decent place for photography too. I like it very much. If you have half day to spare in Shanghai, this place is highly recommended.
西方情人节，我们过了一晚亚洲夜晚餐。几天前，我突然很想吃越南餐。 在点评 （www.dianping.com, 中国一个出名的美食指南网站）做了搜查后，选了一家在淮海中路，中环广场的金牛苑，评语有4 星，应该不错吧。于是我们在当天打了电话预约，可是人太多，他们不收预约，叫我们大约 7.30 左右可以来。 还好吧，其实这里的人通常都很早吃晚餐，6点就开始，那7点多就刚刚好我们的时间，行！
*It looks cacat a bit cause I can't to cut it smoothly. Pai Seh arrr... :P
昨天，一个在上海呆了五年的朋友带我去见识见识。这富丽堂皇的 lobby 就是上海的钱柜 - Karaokae。Reception 似 hotel lobby。装修惊人，有三层楼，好歹也有百间厢房。朋友说如果有一天它日回乡了，她会想念的上海其中一样，就是这个。这里的麦克风和音响都很好，不管你的声音多烂，也能唱出动听的歌。不过，五音不全的我，还是发挥不到，实在是太烂 ！！一惯的我，只有听歌，不过也及 enjoy。
Can you see it? This is the first time I encounter the highest degree since I am here. Ohh ya, I've been hiding my two pairs of lovely legs and meaty arms since I got here. I am so sick of the turtle neck shirts, long sleeves and long pants. I guess it's the time to let them out to see and feel the sunshine!
救命呀，我炒的米粉为什么不好吃??!!!??? 昨晚炒了米粉，有斋米粉的味道，不知道是不是我加了 Worcestershire sauce， 还有放酱油，盐，黑酱油，糖。。。，有小虾，carrot, 为什么?? 为什么?? 大师傅，请你教教我。
随随便便，炒了长豆；开了一罐 red bean。
Finally, I got my new toy - Nintendo WII. I've been thinking to buy it for so long actually. We brought back a set for a friend during Chinese New Year. That time, I already tempted to buy but still as usual, I am still hovering around and indecisive. Yesterday, we were back to the IT mall to exchange a default Nintendo WII gun which also bought earlier on for my godson. Ha, this time, we got back a set for our own. Even though Chew Chin didn't say any specific reason to get me a set but I guess this should be the Valentine's gift. Thank you so much. Hopefully I won't be playing until forget to cook for him. Maybe one of the reasons he bought for me because I can stay put at home and do less shopping. Nevermind, now this is my new heaven, 任天堂.
和朋友约了好几次吃火锅，都不成，今天终于如愿以尝。 午餐，我们去了一家名叫 "新色煮艺" 的中国时尚火锅， 靠近蒲东八百伴。 一进去餐馆， 哦， 好暗。。。 餐馆的布置一片漆黑， 屋顶及地上都黑灰色， 桌布也用黑色。 每一桌都有一盏吊灯，每桌的隔离窗帘是一条条的红色线. 真的好时尚! 中国吃火锅通常都会一人一锅, 这样比较卫生, 也可以吃自己喜欢的锅底口味. 我们各自叫了,新色鲜辣锅(精选优质新鲜辣椒与秘制香油精心熬制而成), 真的不是开玩笑的辣, 新色醉美锅 (绍兴陈年花雕与海鲜融合熬制), 气蒸大骨汤锅。它们也有极品鳄鱼锅（没胆量试）,马来肉骨茶锅（没信心试）。
今天我去了静安寺站（地铁二号线）逛逛。那边有名店，久光百货及闻名的静安寺。 到了上海两个月，第一次拜访这里的庙。哦，发觉春节祈福入门票，RMB50, 哇赛！我听说中国的寺庙都要付入门票， 不知道那么贵。你看照片，就知道不愿付钱的我，只在外徘徊。。。 （怪不得，我早不到工，因为我不拜这里的佛脚）
In a cold winter, the most ideal food is something hot and warm like THIS. Too bad my camera is not professional enough to capture the hot steam flow out from the potato or I am too dumb with my skills. Yes, I am it eating with sugar :) hehe and tonight Chew Chin will hear me keep "boop boop boop".
