CHINESE NEW YEAR 2018

16/2/2018 & 17/2/2018

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

My little Princess wishing everyone a Happy New Year 

Everyday  a fresh blessing from the Lord.. 

This year, Esther and myself took the MRT down to Petaling Street for shopping and bought these beautiful peonies and some peach flower (artificial ones of course!) to lend more a festive mood.  But definitely the festive mood became more happier when gifts started appearing....hahaha.  Wait ...you must be thinking "what has Haagen Dazs to do with Chinese New Year?"...well it was an ice cream birthday cake for me from my big princess here....thanks girls, even though to confess I did not enjoy it much as I was not feeling well that day, so may I repeat my order for Mother's Day in advance?   

It's the DOG's year ... must have photo first with them.

In fact,  we had an eventful New Year's eve indeed.  Blackie (female and 3-legged as well) suddenly went berserk and attacked Juju (senior male dog) and got him on his throat!!!! And for a moment we thought that's the end of Juju...he was lying so still.  But thank God, he's alive, he was so badly bitten only that we had to board him at the vet for observation.  And both of them were good partners together harassing Toto whenever he ventures outside the house, ...can't imagine what was wrong with Blackie.   And the same scenario happened again on the 9th day! 

Naughty Blackie.

the big princesses....

1st Day - this year the celebrations were at my second brother's house.

The Chan Clan wishing everyone a Happy and healthy CNY

My dear sisters in Malaysia

2nd  generation Chan Clan...

Tucking in the delicious vegetarian dish and the spicy soup cooked by my sister...

some candid shoots 

2nd Day - 

With Phow-Phow...very manja...

My sleeping partner, Bibi... 

2nd day of new year ."back to mother's house for dinner".

Was informed by my sister Yoke much later that the total number of dishes was 10 ...perfect number in Chinese...

Happy New Year and Good Health to Aunty.

JuJu's bodyguard when he came back from the vet... 

COUNTDOWN TO A HAPPY DOGGIE CHINESE NEW YEAR

26/1/2018
Friday

It's the time of the year again.....

Thank You everyone who had ordered.

Baking had ended and as I had promised I had baked the best pineapple tarts as I can, with tenderloving care. Hope all enjoy them.

My first and foremost wish for this Chinese New Year.... since its the Doggies turn, I pray that all the doggies in the world will get all the tenderloving care and better treatment from the humans and  that dog abuse will be less and yes, stop the dog meat eating festivals worldwide please.

Blackie

Toto, Phow-Phow and Ju-Ju, after cutting their new year hair cut

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY CHINESE NEW YEAR.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018

30/12/2017
Saturday..

Fluffy and marshmallowy Pavlova with fresh berries and greek yogurt. 

Individual serving of mini Pavlova, Roasted Chicken, Sweet corn soup and Blue pea flower Gin Tonic for 2.

After having the tete-a tete for Christmas....its time to bring together the Clan to celebrate the year end and welcome the New Year 2018

The Appetiser: 

a cheese board with my favourite creamy Camemert and creamy Brie with accompaniments of seedless sweet grapes, dried apricots, Meiji crackers and almonds.
Drink:  Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016

My homemade mini Chicken Pie..

Strawberries, cucumber and mint cooler

The Mains:

"How dare you do that........stop showing off your breast"... Hahaha
Roasted Chicken with roasted corn, beetroot and carrot


and of course Roasted potatoes with Rosemary..


Scotch Eggs cooked by Santarina...


Credits to: Serena for the Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce, Sister Yoke for Fried Meehoon, my eldest sister for the  "all party must have dish" -Curry Chicken. There were also 2 fresh salads  and a mixed veggie stir-fry.


I also baked a Leek and Bacon Quiche and a Caramelised Onions Quiche.


We forgotten to take this out of the oven during the feast and it ended up being part of  the dessert course!  

The Dessert: 

Old School Agar-Agar with Egg in Pandan juice made by my sister-in-law, Serena.

My Panettone and a moist soft Christmas Fruit Cake given by my sister Vicky from Australia..(sorry Vicky we forgot to take a photo). Not forgetting some Herbal Jelly (Kwai Lin Go) made by my sister-in-law Evon. 

The Clan:

The smartest dressed guy for the party....

the youngest party-goer who brought along  unexpected gifts.... more pizzas.. 

busy, busy busy...

The grand dames.... the oldest persons at the party....

Santarina without her costume this year ... presents for the New Year instead. 

Lights and Shadow-play 

His favourite game.... chasing my BiBi.....

What a wonderful way to welcome the New Year....always with loved ones and family.

SWEET HAPPY END TO THE YEAR 2017

22/12/2017
FRIDAY
Wishing everyone a Happy sweet Dongzhi Festival...

Everybody's favourite once a year....a BIG pot of of "tong yuen" (glutinous rice balls) 

The Chan Clan gathering for Dongzhi Festival.. 

When we celebrate this Winter Solstice, we know that the Lunar New Year is coming very soon and...its time for Pineapple Tarts..... 

Before that, it is time to wish everyone a Blessed Christmas 

My sister Vicky and hubby were back for a very short holiday and we have a wonderful time enjoying the Christmas decorations in the shopping malls and bonding together.... 

He (Brother KK) is being naughty, Santa.... just had his cataract operations but still wanted to spend the time with us together for dinner...  

The Three Sisters Bake for Christmas seasons...Golden Orange Fruit Cake.

Thank you for all the support those who have ordered from us.

May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018.