A slab of ..

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Passion is small part Sweet big part Sour (shivers) .. to me

*face all scrunched up*And that is just by recalling the taste. Are you one of those who claim these are fragrantly sweet. Fragrant? I'm sold. Sweet? *deeper face scrunch*

Nevertheless I'll still buy them to add to juices (my latest craving is to blend it with Mango and cold milk), salads and sometimes eat as is when I feel bloated after a heavy meal.

I'm a looonnnngggg way from baking these:-

Stop guessing. Of course such gorgeous pictures were nicked from here.

Due to the thick skin it can be quite a challenge to get to the pulps. On lazy days especially when no one's watching and being way underdressed for any occasion it's fun to open it up by tearing with fingernails.

Otherwise, a small knife or dagger will be more civilised. The skin tends to be slippery so nick it with the point first then cut.

Spoon up the wet pulps or just lick them off.

From my limited knowledge, Passion Fruit is easily available at the fruit stalls dotting hilly Janda Baik (a turn off on the way to Genting Highlands, Pahang).

This batch, I bought from the Sri Rampai, Kuala Lumpur, night market on Thursdays. RM10 for 13 tightly packed in a plastic bag. It's not always available though.

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Passion Fruit (source)

- The juice of passion fruit reduces cancer cell growth. Though research is underway on this issue, the phytochemicals in the fruit juice are considered to inhibit cancer cell growth.

- The phenolic acids and flavonoids present in the fruit are supposed to possess heart-protecting function.

- The phenolic profile of the fruit is known for its anti-microbial activity.

- Passion fruit is a good source of antioxidants, both water soluble and fat soluble ones.

- Passion fruit is considered good for products which require pasteurization.

- The fruit is quite high in carbohydrates and simple sugars, which improves athletic performance.

- It contains plant sterols, which help in lowering the levels of cholesterol.

- Passion fruit is a reservoir of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium.

- The seeds of the fruit are very vital sources of fiber.

- It is supposed to possess somniferous properties, which when taken before going to bed, help the person to relax and have a restful sleep.

- It is very good for attaining optimum health and to reduce weight.

Have a healthy weekend everyone!

Rumah Makan Ikan Bakar Cianjur, Jakarta Indonesia

Last Sept'08 trip, thanks to Datuk K, I was introduced to a most scenic Sundanese restaurant.

On my 2nd trip, with Sir V as our makan guide, I tasted a Solonese yummy specialty. Sir V insisted we should have this for our final dinner during that trip. It was late, almost 9pm (10pm in Malaysia) so he called ahead to enquire whether the restaurant’s specialty was still available. Foodies Star was shining on us. Brightly. Why dine so late, you ask? All because Mr V had us bodily (wo)manhandled for 1 1/2 hours. Ahhh bliss.

Now back to food.Nasi Liwet. Served in an unassuming stainless steel pot. When Sir V lifted the lid, we were unprepared for the aromatic waft. Imagine the smell. Freshly boiled rice in coconut milk (not quite unlike our Nasi Lemak yet not as heavily infused) enveloping the topping of stir fried dried shrimps and salty anchovies (hopefully I decipher the ingredients correct) with garlic, onions and chilies. *wipe drool*

Stir vigorously to mix then serve.On a simple day that one pot rice should suffice as a one full meal. Luckily we were tourists under the care of Sir V the Magnanimous Host. No meal is simple.

Bill which tourists (we we we) did not pay:-

Address on bill:

Our dear Sir V

And that concludes my Jakarta (2nd trip) posts. *sigh*

For now. *sigh* I suspect there are still posts lurking somewhere in my hard drive but hey, that's discovery for another day. =-D

Krispy Kreme Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta

Bet you are aware that the famous Krispy Kreme has made its Malaysian debut at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur.

You had your fix yet? No? Are you like me? Not a fan? I'm old school. Only a fan of plain rings sprinkled, not glazed with sugar.I had it only once. Over in Jakarta. No queue, no crowd. Practically had the whole floor to ourselves.

Choc Cheese (upfront) and Mango Kreme

Verdict: Good soft texture but teeth (whole set) aching sweet.

Bill:- IDRp7,800 (approximately RM2.60) each doughnut. How’s the price comparison between both countries?

Looks like it's my premeditated strategy to ride on the current hype of the most talkabout snack to reach our shores.

In truth, I forgot to post this earlier. *shy*.

Toilet post#26

A post specially dedicated to my mom.

A personal note first:-

Sorry Mom. I'll never suspect the authencity of your baby talk again. Your grasp of simulated cross borders language is way more acute than I would ever dream to emulate. I am truly humbled.

Ever notice the signages in public toilets? Next time you go overseas, do it. It may just be the subject to break ice at your next AA (Archivers Anonymous? Archievers Anonymous? Ample Anonymous? Amorous Anonymous? Anything else?) Meeting.

On a wall in a water closet within a Jakarta, Indonesia shopping mall:-

Put your hand up if you are unfamiliar with the word highlighted by me in the picture above.

I cannot see any. Good good.

Common babytalk to my family include sounds like:-

mumm-mumm (eat), shi-shi (pee), mmmm-mmmm (defecate), poot-poot (fart), bird-bird (penis).

C'mon. Do be generous and share your special cute fun nouns and verbs with me.