Archive for ‘Life’

May 19th, 2012

FRANK-ly & FURT-ively

by elena.kwok

It’s another day of flying but this is a long flight but thank goodness we are transiting in DXB. Hoo-ray you’ll know why later. We are off to Frankfurt again for the Paperworld Show which will be held in Messe Frankfurt. This is Hub’s first Frankfurt trip and I just now he’s going to love it. It’s cold cut food every Morgen, BABY!

Cafe NERO

Aaahhhh my love for caffeine has no country-boundaries. I can only find NERO in Dubai Airport which I have to have a cuppa each time I transit there.


Hot Boiling Soup

Never have I ever loved sizzling, boiling, bubbling hot soup ever. Back at home, I never like my soup that spiking hot but this hotness proved a big deal for chilly days. I had ‘goulash’ the tomato based soup whereas Hubs had.. HMM I don’t remember :p


Snow White

This year, I didn’t encounter much snow. The most snow I had ever laid in was in Slovenia. Bountiful of white scenery!


The place we stayed is near The Zeil; a.k.a. shopping street which I don’t make use of. I just love being at The Zeil.

Part of MyZeil


My Daily Grocery Place, 'Galeria Kaufhof'


Trenchilly in Effect

Hubby’s first winter was windy… KAKAKAK


Trenching!

Chilly… my hands are numbed, cheeks are harden and lips are pursed -> free BOTOX (gud)


Schnitzel with Baby Pots, Lemon and Mint Sour Cream Sauce

Craving for something fried but not utterly wholesomely fried. I love the baby pots though!


I think this was the Frankfurt Plate

To me, it looks like different kind of meat chunks in a platter; ham, sausages, pork belly, wieners, etc. Oooo plus mustard of course!


Beef Carpachhio

My first experience of Beef Carpachhio didn’t went too well. I had half and the remaining portion, I switched with Hubs. Lol! But I love the rocket though. They are fresh and kindy minty in a way.


Asian Food in Frankfurt?

It’s not easy to find taste Asian Food in Germany but we managed to walked into one which is just near the hotel we called HOME for a few days. It’s in one of the alley of Zeil and we went there a couple times because it’s not only good but affordable too. See the dishes above? It didn’t went over EURO25 for both of us; and that’s a catch!


Kaktusfeige - My FAV Beer

Kaktusfeige is my staple drink in Frankfurt. Morning, noon and night. Cheaper than H2O itself and it keeps me warm. I miss you, ‘Kaktusfeige’.


A MUST DO in FRANKFURT

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Let me introduce to you to ZUM BITBURGER

Special Menu of the Week


Table with a View


Left is owner Andreas (Andrew), to the Right is Beer-Master?


Gloves Off; Time for….


‘B-EEEEEEEEEEEE-R!


So fresh it’s bubbling to the top.. WHEEEEE!


Best EVA Corn Soup

So delicious, Jake and I had to spoon-fight for it. Next time, we will order 2!


OMG check out that poached chicken

Everything was amazing on this dish. The potatoes, the poached chicken which was voluptuously meaty and juicy and poppy. And, no they are not fish fillet though they look like one and the spinach was a nice portion and the sauce was marvelous.


Hub’s Platter is always abundance of protein

Again, I don’t remember what Hub had but it was yummy too because I curi makan his dish. The erm… ’soft serve’ potato was one of a kind.

So, we truly recommend to come and try this amazing place. Address is:

Zum Bitburger Frankfurt, Hochstraße 54, 60313 Frankfurt

How to get there? I don’t know how to explain but when you see the building below, turn right!


“Oper Frankfurt”

Psst…. pass by the row of branded shops like FERRAGAMO, LV, PRADA, GUCCI, COACH, LONGCHAMP, etc I don’t know what else is there then you’ll find the opera house.


Goodbye Frankfurt; see you 2013
May 5th, 2012

Chilly Hong Kong

by elena.kwok

Hong Kong,  Land of Opportunity; “ONE country, TWO systems”. The weather was nice and chilly. Sometimes it got a bit tad chillier.. Brrrrrr. So, always bring a jacket along if you’re there in January but cool weather is good for walking around.

Hong Kong is like Shanghai. Food is everywhere! So, CHOLESTEROL & GLUCOSE.. here we come! Psst! It ain’t cheap, though!


FOO-DIES

My 'Fun-Harp' which costs me HKD$75


Smoked Pigeon


Stir-Fry Vege with Chinese Sausage


Braised Eight Treasure Seafood Soup


Stir-Fry Flat Broad Noodles with Beef



SEE-NERIES

If the ferry decides to sink, I would need this.


Dinner Cruise at The Harbour


Amazing view of Hong Kong Central


Skyscrapers of Hong Kong


We made a new friend…..

Introducing Paul Turk from CINNAMON JOE.

Paul Turk

Go on! Click CINNAMON JOE and check out their cool website!



Paul was our neighbor during the HKISF12. We had a great day out with Paul and he certainly was a great guy to hang out with. We missed you, Paul and we are very excited to see you again in May! So, our day with Paul began with meeting him at Causeway Bay. We went for lunch at SML located on the 11th floor of Times Square Hong Kong. Food was marvelous. Each of us have our very own 3-course menu. Check em’ out below!


Smoked Salad with Minimal Dressing


Mushroom Risotto with Finely Sliced Pork Belly


Caramel Profiteroles with Butterscotch Sauce



What I remember about Hong Kong?

Marrochino - Espresso dusted with chocolate and topped with textured milk foam DUTIFULLY recommended by Mr Ivan Yong (I'm addicted)



This Hong Kong trip was our first trip therefore we didn’t explore much but we are sure to come back again! There were definitely lots of walking and bumping into people. Kind of like doing a dance on the street but trying not to step on people’s toes at the same time.


I HAVE MORE PICTURES AND I WILL UPLOAD THEM AGAIN! SO STAY TUNED AND DO BOOKMARK THIS POST AND CHECK EM’ FROM TIME TO TIME!

February 25th, 2012

My 27th!

by elena.kwok

This year, I had a very simple 27th birthday! Oh dear! I’m 27 a.k.a. Twenty-Seven! Time sure flies. A minute ago, I clearly remember I was 21. HMM..

Anyway, it’s great that dear family and friends remember my birth date.

FB, you suck! :p

2 Red Eggs to mark my 27th – from Embak
Mee Suah; also a gift from Embak; THE HELP


Touched by My Angels

Apparently I am a Butterfly, Jake is a Scorpion, Joe is a Snail, Judith is an Ant and Javier himself is a Grasshopper!

I’m fluttering…. WEEEE


A Gift from Hubs

New Set of Eyes for better vision; but I thought LOVE was blind?


Sister Knows Best + Kevin

edc Skinny Belt a.k.a. always wanted one

Nude Oil a.k.a. desperate help for certain areas

Mussolini Tote a.k.a. another shopping bag

*One more prez is missing; it’s Benefit’s POREfessional; sorry already open and used!


Gift from ‘Sai-Ku-Zhai’

My first and very own Bobbi Brown eye palette. Muahaha!


It’s an Acorn!

My first Thomas Sabo Charm for the year 2012! Thank you Miss A, ‘YOU’ know who you are! *oo*


A gift from CC and her other half

Apparently she told me the Red Shoe charm from TS means ‘Stay Red Hot & Sexy!’

My answer to you, “I’m trying my best”!


High-Waist Belt from Starr and Josephine

My search for a black high-waist belt came to an end! Always wanted to get one but never got it till now!

Both of you beat me to it which is wonderful!


A beary gift from Siti!

A present from Siti! 2 presents actually! The other is a wooden musical box which I have kept! So thoughtful of dear Siti!


THERMOS cafe from Ed and Steph – HUGS~

I’ve always wanted a THERMOS to keep my beverage warm. Alas! Got one and it sure made my coffee stay warm throughout the day!

It’s brewing in the Thermos!

Definitely smoking hot!


A Triple Meaning TS Charm from my parents

My parents gave a red packet for my birthday and I took part of the money to get myself a charm which represents them to me.

The cross stands for FAITH, the heart  stands for LOVE & CHARITY and lastly the anchor stands for HOPE.


Ice-Cream Cake

My first ice-cream cake and is definitely from Baskin Robbins… where else?

Many thanks to my FIL!


Friends with Benefits
Friends with Benefits

And the benefits are: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally, Monetarily, Politically,  but excludes all hanky-panky.

Thanks to SPONG for the dinner and ENRIQUE for the huge cake which 3 of you ate half!


Last but not least, I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you for making my days livelier and better, THANKS for the gifts, the food, the cake, the wishes and LOVE.


January 29th, 2012

I am GIFTED!

by elena.kwok

Christmas came and go;

Like the winter befriends the snow.

Good times are planted and sowed,

Pretty lights adorn the X’mas tree and glow.



What a wonderful day to share;

The love, the gifts and care.

All things beautiful and fair;

It’s a time to give and bear.





Family and friends united over food;

Too much of wine is never good.

Lets get together like fire and wood;

Blows in and out, gives one a boot!

I received gifts from young and old;

Pretty little things that I can hold.

Never ask for more; I’ve been told.

Feel for those who are alone in the cold.





Below are the gifts I received from dear ones…in non-favorably order whatsoever. So, check em’ out!

Parker Joy - Hubs


3 New Cardi's for Silent Nights - Mom & Dad


Santa's Brown-tastic Belt - Sis


My Jolly Inspirational Token - Ed & Steph



Shoe-gary Sweet Pumps - FIL


Merry Cream-mas - Cecilia


Tis' The Season to Be Chainy - Nancy


Let it Snow with Bears and Danglers - Starr & Jo


So Chrismas goes and comes the New Year

Plenty of  going-on far and near

Lets flash back the past and hold whats dear

Move on my friends,  relax and have a beer!


December 30th, 2011

Mom’s Home-cooked Christmas Lunch

by elena.kwok

CHRISTMAS is always a mouth-watering subject to us especially to me. Mom never fail to cook us scrumptious food. This time around, we invited a few friends over to join us. All I can say is that everyone had a fair share on the turkey, the pastas, the red meat and the greens.


Turkey fit for a KING




Leg of Lamb




Shepherd's Pie



Pie for ALL!



Spiral Pasta Salad

Spiral Pasta Salad



Potato Apple Salad




Enchilada




Mushroom, Broccoli & Green Peas


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