 PARKING SPACE
Picture taken yesterday inside BC Ferries on our trip from Pender Island back to Vancouver, we stayed in the car for the whole journey since my daughter fast asleep in the car seat.
I finished my book, peacefully.
Camera : Canon Powershot G9.
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 Pasta - Tricolori
Photo taken with Canon Powershot G9 before Supper sometimes last week.
(I'm off from the kitchen starting tomorrow for the next 2 weeks .. yaaaayyyyyy !!!!)
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I have confession to make, I bake cupcakes for a living.
It gives me the chance to be home with my daughter and be creative at the same time.
On the day that I produced 360 cupcakes within 24 hours with help from my girls (June 5th, 2008), my darling Hubby said that we have a Home Industry now, I have to agree with him.
Photo taken with Canon Powershot G9.
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Chocolate Ganache frosting on yellow cake, made from 2 type of Lindt Chocolate (70 % Cocoa bar & Milk Chocolate bar) and New Zealand butter.
"Extravagance !!!!" exclaimed my girlfriends.
"Heavenly. " was my immediate reply.
Recipe available here Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache
Photo taken with Canon EOS 300D
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Jakarta, June 11th, 2008
 " Dumugi Rahayu "
 This is a postscript related to my post on PICTURE PERFECT : Curves that got me the cool badge here 
On May 29 for the first time ever in my life I made my way to Jatinegara Market, my friend Ingrid and I signed up for Jakarta International Community Centre monthly Gemstone Tour over there.
In our head we're expecting to learn a lot of things about gemstone, precious and semi precious one but little did we know that we were in for a big surprise 
First of all, it was super HOT day ... the market is quite big with tin roof and stuffy air (thanks to the chain smoker vendors in it). Our tour guide, Otto, ushered us to one shop and start pointing out on several 'rocks' and told us how beautiful and how original it is .. all of us bought some 'rocks' ( there were 6 ladies in our group). Then he took us to the polisher (bunch of smoking boys) and we have to wait for our rocks to be polished and shine so we can have our gemstone ready for some kind of jewelery later on. He didn't tell us that we have to wait over 3 hours for such a tiny little stone (mine was tear shape Lapis Ladsuli) and we were all starving the moment our 'gemstone' ready. No time to pick a pendant or earing to have it custom made, we're back to Kemang for Indian food (arranged by the organizer) and that was our Gemstone Market Tour day.
Will I go back there again ? Don't think so.
Was it interesting ? Yes, I made 4 new friends that day
Also during those hot and stuffy waiting period I saw my 'Umbrella'
Yup, there were soooo many of them, colorful on a hot sunny day, protecting the vendors and the 'gemstone' from direct heat. I only have my pocket Olympus with me but Mr Golden Sun made all the photos come out perfect, some pictures for you all to enjoy (Valerie and April were haggling the vendor for some magnet on the first 2 photos *grin*)
Umbrella on a hot day at Pasar Jatinegara ; Jakarta, May 29, 2008
Photo taken with Olympus Mju 720 SW
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A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. 'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa'
'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz '
A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselveswhether 'computer' should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.
The men's group decided that 'computer' should definitely be of the feminine gender ('la computadora'), because:
1.. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.
The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine ('el computador'), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.
The women won.
(^_^)
PS. Enjoy your weekend, everyone !!!!!!
Balinese Hindu oferring on my daughter birthday ceremony
Taken with Olympus on August 2007
PS. Religion as it is practiced in Bali is a composite belief system that embraces not only theology, philosophy, and mythology, but ancestor worship, animism and magic. It is supposed to pervade every aspect of traditional life.
(Wikipedia)
To see more pictures of our ritual ceremony of life cycle go here Bali Trip Part 3 - Nyambutin, Nelubulanin & Ngotonin Ariel in Griya Dawan, Klungkung
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 Please give a very big round of applause for all participants of Monthly Foodie Multipliers # 14, all of you are amazingly creative & talented in the kitchen !
Most of the recipes being shared here is written in Bahasa Indonesia, for those of you who need translation of any recipe please do not hesitate to contact me, I will try my best to do it.
Without further a due .. here's the results based on posting notification received in my inbox, click on the link to see the recipe and meet the owner of the site, enjoy ......
 Empal Gepuk by Isna Sukendar Dendeng Balado by Letty Laksono Lasagna by Susi aka IbuTio  Orak Arik Daging by Dany Primanita  SEMUR DAGING a la BETAWI by Yusy  Khoresh-e lubia sabz by Fitrids Beef Steak Jawa with Curry baked potato by Retno Coto Makasar by Lina Gladman Bolognese Sauce by Regina Steak Dianne by Hany Sukiyaki Tumis Char Siu by Vin Wong Veau Rapido by Yuliet Manu Gyoza by Pippi KOFTA Yunani (Griekse Kofta) by Rosa Oma's Kofta by Dwi Sapi Masak Kecap & Go Hiong by Stella Mongolian BBQ by Ratna  Beef Soup by Dwiana Daging Bumbu Kari by Lintang  Terik Daging by Ika  Botok Daging by Anne Semur Jakarte By Kristin Cuk Manis by Yeni  Paprika Schopfbraten - Austria by Lina Haller Arrosto di vittelo/roasted veal by Nova Daging Masak Habang by Kiki Lomo Saltado // Peruvian Beef Stir Fry by Mindy DENDENG BATOKOK by Nining Sirloin Steak with Mozarella n Tomato sauce by Nena Sørensen Rolade panggang bumbu paprika by Sri Stir-Fried Beef With Crispy Ginger by Ira Fajita by Sinar  Soto Mie ala Mbak Esther by Sefa My Very Own Homemade Veggie Style Burger by Rere The Sweety and Salty Beef by Dewi  Gulai sapi dan terong by Asri
Sate Buntel by Arfi SALAD SOLO (Bistik Daging Khas Solo) by Atiek Empek-empek Adaan by Yola Setup Daging by Yohana Steak/Beef Tartar by Shinta Sate Padang by Lina W Panggang Daging Bumbu Nusantara by Sannyo Be Sampi Pelalah by Me (^_^)  Iga Bakar Jawa by Anie  Sambal Goreng Cirebon by Etie  Pho alias Mie Kuah a la Vietnam by Ienas  Beef Bundles by Ani Tan  SPICY BURGER by Coni  Kuah Kari Kambing by Nita  Kari kambing dan roti jala by Vivi Meatloaf Brasciole by May  Grilled Karang Binaci by Sulis  Bulgogi by Ifa
With total participants of 54, it's been an amazing month working with you all, virtually. Should any of you posted your recipe but didn't appear in the list above kindly let me know, we'll make it happen.
Now its time for me to close the MFM # 14 chapter, please say Hello to
our new Host for MFM # 15 ;
Lintang Dewani in Belgium .. you can go to her virtual home in here lintang71, all the best to you Lintang.That is all from me, thank you everyone !!!!!
BIG HUGS from Jakarta,
Esti
I will keep it short and sweet ................
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Dearest all,
Monthly Foodie Multipliers for the month of April will end in 2 (two) more days, please do post your fave recipes using Red Meat and don't forget to EMAIL the link to me, for more information regarding this month theme & rules click here MFM # 14
For those of you that already participating but haven't send me notification via email please don't be upset if your post won't be in the round up result, very difficult for me to remember who posting what and where.
Last but not least, it was truly a great honor to be the Host for MFM # 14, new month is coming up .. new Host .. new Theme .. new Friends ... new Recipes ... yaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy !!!
I saw you, tiny little one
Opening your petal slowly this morning
so delicate
and beautiful
Take your time
I'll be here
Picture taken with Canon EOS 300D
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Howdy !!
What a busy start of the month (I'm repeating it in my head while I'm typing this *wicked smile*), April 1st this year was the busiest day ever for me (and its not even a joke) .. in family-life (as most of you know) my darling hubby was born on that day (Mr Fool allright). In the past I'll be searching high & low to find a perfect B'day present for him (digital electric drums set was one of them *grin*) but this year I'm busy pursuing an opportunity to start a small business on my own so I have no time to get him anything .. instead HE bought me a new toy for my kitchen that I really need at the moment .. yup, a professional Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer that made my baking day so easy, like a walk in the park .. just last night I baked Peanut Butter Cupcakes & Chocolate Cupcakes, adapting recipe from Crabapple Bakery by Jennifer Graham, at a very short time (the result was VERY GOOD) thanks to my new toy
In virtual world I'm hosting a monthly cooking event,Its Time for MFM #14 , which made me meeting more friends that loves to cook in Multiply (thank you for the add ladies) and last but not least at that same day was the start of a 4 days bazaar event that I'm participating here in Jakarta (by the way, my supposed - to be - new helper didn't show-up that day but luckily found replacement within half an hour ... pheeewww).
Now, if any of you wondering why I haven't been to your virtual home recently that is because I'm juggling too many things at the same time here ( only for GOOD reasons *winks*) but I'm thinking of you all at this very moment, hope you all doing excellent out there .. enjoy your weekend
 Hello everyone, its a new month in 2008 with new theme for our monthly cooking and recipe sharing here in Multiply. I am honored to be your Host for the month of April, following the path of the previous month Host, my dearest friend, a beautiful Mom and talented Cook slash Baker, fitrids, who did a splendid job encouraging all of us to make yummy creation using Banana.
So, without further a due here's the theme for April : RED MEAT, which I'd like to emphasize that I'm only referring to Beef, Lamb, Mutton,Veal and Meat Substitute (for vegetarian) as part of our cooking ingredients.
Red meat is high in protein, iron, B vitamins, zinc, choline, and selenium, a mineral implicated in preventing cancer and improving cardiovascular health. Ounce for ounce beef has twice the thiamine and riboflavin, three times the iron, five times the zinc, and seven times the B12 of chicken. Beef also contains conjugated linoleic acid, (CLA), which has inhibited cancer growth in laboratory animals. Half of the fat in beef is monosaturated fat, (like olive oil), which has been hailed as having many health benefits. Less than half of the total fat in beef is saturated fat and one third of it is stearic acid, a particular saturated fat that has no effect on cholesterol. Put it short : Red Meat is a nutritious food that can be salubriously consumed in moderation (Source : Mark Vogel, Food for Thought)
To participate in this event is very easy, cook anything using Red Meat as part of your recipe in the month of April (any recipe is welcome but you can only post one recipe), post it in your blog or recipe page, don't forget to put this month logo and add a link to this page .. voila .. you are done 
After you finished posting your creation kindly send email to me ; estifeuermann@mac.com with the following details :
* Name of your recipe
* Picture of your creation (maximum 75 X 75 pixel)
* Link to your recipe (please remember to set it for EVERYONE)
* On Subject of your email please put : MFM # 14 ; your recipe
I'm looking forward to receive all your delicious recipe, feel free to link this page to your blog anytime, ask your friends to participate too ... its gonna be so much FUN !!!!
Don't forget that MFM # 14 start on April 1st and end on the 30th, all posting on those dates are valid (doesn't matter where you are) and I will be waiting for your recipe till the clock struck midnight on Multiply time April 30th, 2008 to do the round-up.
That is all from me, I leave it all to your creative minds now, have fun out there.
Cheers,
Esti
PS. Should any of you wants to know about the previous months theme and the great result, here they are :
MFM #1 : Tart & Pies by Pepy : [Revised] Monthly Foodie Multipliers # 1: Tarts & Pies
MFM #2 : Chicken Dish by Lisa : MFM # 2: Chicken Dish - Round-Up
MFM #3 : Noodles & Pasta by Irma : Ini Hasil Monthly Foodie Multiplier Periode April 2007 :-)
MFM #4 : Chocolate by Nining : Hasil Monthly Foodie Multipliers # 4 (May 2007)
MFM #5 : Dumplings by Stella : Hasil Monthly Foodie Multiplayers #5
MFM #6 : Cheese by Ine DW : Inilah Hasil MFM #6
MFM #7 : Rice by Yami HASIL MFM # 7
MFM #8 : Jagung, oleh Halley : MFM #8: Pesta Jagung Kita (Updated)
MFM #9 : Potato by Nana : Hasil MFM #9
MFM #10 : Seafood by Sefa : Pesta Seafood MFM #10
MFM #11: Beans & Nuts by Sulis : Going Nutty on MFM #11
MFM #12: Eggs by Yeni : Hasil Akhir MFM# 12 : Eggs / Telur
MFM #13: Banana by Fitri : Hasil MFM #13 : Panen Pisang ... !!
 Had a FANTASTIC time in Singapore, was great to go to a familiar place and introducing lots of 'new' experience to Ariel. She was an angel during the flights, a great sport during our endless outdoor walking (and shopping) eat very well (tried Indian food too) and social bubbly girl with our friends and their children, she had a BLAST *smile*
Above pictures are some of our 'favorites' during this short weekend trip, from the clear blue sky (picture taken at Changi airport, 15 minutes after we landed) fast Mono Rail Train (Ariel's favourite part obviously), yummy Food (Chicken Rice, roasted & steamed) and the best CALAMANSI juice in can !!!
More pictures to follow later, must run and do my errands now, I'm sorry if I miss all your wonderful posting on MP but I will catch- up for sure, take care everyone (^_^)
This was the day my daughter Ariel (10 months old at that time),
kissing Jay's ear.He was absolutely gobsmacked by her act.Picture taken with Canon Ixus in 2006To join the FUN click here fotofriday
PS. We miss you lots Elaine & Jay, lots of LOVE from Jakarta !!!
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"Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together IN THE SAME DIRECTION."
(Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
"L O V E : Two minds without a single thought."
(Phillip Barry)
"Love is the only sane & satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence"
(Erich Fromm)
"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." (Franklin P. Jones)
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back at 4 pm, watched it again at 5 pm and definitely will watch the 10.30 pm with Miguel tonite 
