October 2nd = INDONESIAN BATIK DAY

Don't forget to wear batik tomorrow, peeps!! :)

Anyway...the batik I'm wearing above is a handmade Indigo Batik from Galeri Batik Jawa available at Plasa.com...the blue dye of the batik is made from indigofera leaves, specialty of the Imogiri village in Central Java...I love it! :)

Chicken Thighs with Chanterelle Mushroom Sauce

My dear friend Currié recently gave me some freshly picked chanterelle mushrooms - I have the best friends.  I've never cooked with these mushrooms before so I was really excited to try them out.  I had some chicken thighs that needed to be used up so I decided to make a quick and simple dish with the chicken and mushrooms.  I wanted to keep the sauce healthy so I didn't add a bunch of cream or

Wasabi Mayonnaise Salmon Recipe

There is an exchange that happens in my household. I ask "what should I make for dinner?" and I hear the refrain "Japanese food." The problem is many of the necessary fresh ingredients for the Japanese food in my repertoire, such as shiso, shiitake or enoki mushrooms, gyoza wrappers, mentaiko, udon, daikon and tuna, are not ingredients I typically have on hand. In fact, I need to go to an Asian specialty store to buy them. But I do have a few recipes that come from one of my favorite cookbooks, Let's Cook Japanese Food! that I can make at a moment's notice. And now I have a another one, salmon with wasabi mayonnaise.

The other day I was looking for Japanese salmon recipes and found one for Sake no Mayonnaisu. I didn't actually have any mayonnaise on hand, but I did have wasabi mayonnaise! Why not use it instead? It was perfect. The mayo protects the salmon from drying out and extends the flavor. I am going to give you the instructions for making it with salmon fillets but you can make it with steaks as well. The basic procedure is to broil it on both sides, then add some mayo--as much or as little as you like, then broil it again slightly and serve. I think you could use other flavored mayo too such as miso mayonnaise or Dijon mustard mayonnaise to good effect.

This is such an easy recipe for salmon, I hesitate to even call it a recipe. But the truth is, we all need a few dead simple options. It's not that cooking takes too much time, but it does take some thinking. This is a recipe for those days when you literally can't think straight.


Wasabi Mayo Salmon, adapted from Let's Cook Japanese Food!
serves 4

4 4-5 ounce fillets of salmon, I used Copper River Coho
1/4 cup wasabi mayonnaise (I like the Trader Joe's brand)
Salt

To prepare the fish, slice a few gashes in the skin, to allow it to crisp up nicely when broiled. Season the fish with salt and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before cooking.

Preheat your broiler, if necessary. Broil the fillets 4 minutes per 1/2 inch thick, starting skin side up, flipping the fish once during cooking. One to two minutes before the fish is done, top each serving with the mayonnaise and return to the broiler. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Spots and Mottle

A new dress I bought from Forever 21...yippie! :)

Cotton Ink shawl, ubranded socks, Go Girl! sunglasses, Sembonia wedges

Forever 21 shirt, Topshop tights, Tripp boots

Miyuki's Magic

Do you think Miyuki Sakai is just another illustrator with blessed hand? Look closely, for sure, she's not using ink nor paint. Her weapons are thread, needles, and (seriously, she mentions this on her web :)) band aids. Ouch.


Swoon, my favorite, pair of white clogs. Her clients range from Time to Nylon. Do visit to check out more mind blowing sewing experience. found via, newly-found-indie-magz Stella.

Focaccia Bread

I am extremely intimidated by making bread but I am trying to face my fear. I was going to make a tasty pasta for dinner and I decided to try making focaccia bread to serve with it. I wanted to keep it simple so I followed Tyler Florence's recipe but kept the toppings to sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. While prepping the recipe I realized I didn't have enough flour so I substituted a bit of

Just Like That

An unexpected dinner with S, Arin, Panji, Mayo and a new friend, Adi...happy!! :)

Forever 21 dress, Dorothy Perkins tights, Wondershoe shoes

Quote of The Day

"You don't need to know everything, nor do you need to be everything. Just be the best of yourself, and do your best for others."

- Diana Rikasari -

Linguine with Turkey Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Arugula, and Ciliengini

There is a restaurant in our town called Mingo that my husband and I just love. They have great food, wonderful ambiance, and terrific service! They also have a linguine dish that makes me drool. It's so simple, hearty, and delicious that I truly crave it on a weekly basis. I decided to try to recreate it at home and I was very proud of myself because it turned out delicious and very close to

Nurani Dimanakah kini

Bersih suci murni, meninggalkan aku
Menangis tersedu, meratapi diri ini
Dimana sembunyi, nurani dimana dirimu
Ku lapar dan dahaga, merindukan nilai mulia
Kurindu belaian kasihmu
Kurindu usapan sayangmu
Oh Nurani,
Damaikan suasana dunia
Semerbak harum wangi surga
Oh nurani, oh nurani,
Oh nurani, oh nurani, ooh

Badai nan kelabu, menerjang menyapu diriku
Merubahkan sifatku, merusakkan jati diri ini

Kurindu belaian kasihmu
Kurindu usapan sayangmu
Oh nurani,
Damaikan suasana dunia
Semerbak harum wangi surga
Oh nurani, oh nurani,
Oh nurani, oh nurani, ooh 

 

Credit To : Netral (nurani)

Bumi gonjang-ganjing, alam menyanyikan lagu-lagu sedih, masihkan nurani kita terpelihara dengan hal-hal yang baik, masihkan kita punya jati diri , jati diri sebagai bangsa Indonesia yang terkenal santun dan berbudi , ataukah rasa dan sanubari rakyat kita sudah begitu kotor sehingga seakan-akan kehilangan kepekaan serta nilai sejati yang telah lama dituturkan mulai dari kitab, Sutasoma, Arjunawihaha atau kemudian di suluk sukarsa dan suluk wijil. Ataukah karena begitu beratnya kehidupan yang kita  rasakan sehingga setiap saat mudah meledak , meski hanya disulut oleh hal-hal kecil, tak tahulah saya bukan ahli kependudukan atau sosiologi, namun demikianlah saat ini , anak negeri kembali saling serang, bakar dan bunuh tepatnya di Tarakan yang lagi Bergolak.

 

Credit TO PC MEDIA

Semoga kita tidak selamanya jadi Sang Pemimpi namun jika hanya bisa bermimpi biarlah , saya hanya ingin bermimpi seperti Children Book Story . Dunia yang begitu berwarna yang berisi hanya permen, keceriaan, mainan serta tempat-tempat indah dan semua penduduknya bermuka senyum dan ramah. Ah It's a long-long journey

Dear Webcam...

It's official! @ShunjiMatsuo at Dharmawangsa Square is my favorite salon...:)


Went for my very first "scalp treatment" and it felt so gooooood hihih...there were several stages of treatment they did to my scalp which I can't really remember, but all of them involved menthol-like lotions that felt very fresh to my scalp hehehe...me likey! :D

And the thing I like the most about this salon is the way they blow dry your hair...they don't make your hair "big" like most salons do...they make it fall nicely and look just natural...:)

Let's Fly To Trench

I love anything outerwear. Jackets, blazers, coats. And I'm so happy to have this new maroon coat...yay!! :)

Bloop coat, Zara t-shirt, custom made shorts, thrifted belt, mom's handkerchief, Forever 21 leggings, Tender Blush shoes

Bloop coat & dress, dad's tie, Mango belt, Dorothy Perkins tights, Chanel boots

Banana Cinnamon Cookies

 It's been raining and cold here in Portland so when I picked my son up from kindergarten we decided to bake cookies together. We had some ripe bananas to use up so we decided to bake banana cinnamon cookies. My son decided he wanted them plain so we didn't add pecans, chocolate chips, or coconut, although I think they would have been a tasty addition. They were simple to make and turned out so

Late Night

I've been trying so hard to sleep, but I just can't. I hate insomnia, and I don't like Craig David either...;p

Anyway, I miss my friends a lot. They're all still there, living their usual routines, but everything feels different compared to when we were...well...younger. I've been expressing this feeling to some people, and I'd always receive a similar response..."you know, you grow up, and you dedicate your time to your loved one", and by loved one, they mean boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, or either their new little family.

I disagree. I just think there's always a way to balance things out, and we just simply should. I cannot imagine that I used to spend time with my best friends, and suddenly stopped doing so just because I have a boyfriend. I enjoy having my friends and boyfriend together, and I am very much relieved that S thinks the same way. We never mind having our Saturday nights shared with our friends, because we like the idea that friends are family, and families grow bigger, not smaller and get replaced.

I am in love with S, but he is not my whole world. He is metaphorically, but in real life, I need my friends just as much as I need S, my family, my work and self-being.

I miss you, dear friends.

:)

Why do YOU bake, Kate McDermott?

Photo credit: Kelly Cline
Let me just say I am in awe of bakers. And pie? That's like the holy grail. There are so many opportunities for failure and I have personally experienced most of them. Kate McDermott is not only a pie goddess, but on her blog, The Art of the Pie, she shares the secrets of pie baking in a way that makes you feel like you can do it too! She's encouraging, detailed, warm and wise. Some day I hope to be in Seattle to take one of her award-winning classes.

I love to bake and can't remember a time in my life I didn’t.  As a little girl, I took great delight in making mud-pies in the backyard. This may have been the first step on the path to becoming a pie maker. 

I bake because I like to put simple ingredients in a beautiful bowl, turn them into something delicious, give it away and see the happy smile on someone else’s face. There’s nothing like sharing a freshly baked pie with friends and family. 

I bake when I am happy and I bake when I am sad.

I bake because when life gives you lemons, it’s a good idea to make a Shaker lemon pie.

But most of all, I bake because it is a way for me to express love. 

This post is part of a series, to read the rest, click on the label marked "Why?"

On The Phone

Him: "Okay babe....gotta go....iron my clothes"
Me: "Yeah right...go finish your game!!"

Clog Roll

The pair that started it all. Chanel, and no, that's not the year of made underneath. That's the price.

The title is a blog roll pun, get it? *insert cricket sound* This could be the part where I type "LOL" but seeing your response I'd better not. Remember my spring wishlist which feature a pair of clogs? Unsurprisingly I haven't got one not even now. I love today's clogs aesthetic and supposedly comfort, but have yet to find the perfect pair for me and my wallet. I was wondering if they are suitable enough to wear for autumn (in Indonesia of course, every day is summer, but you know "autumn" at a country called fashion). I have been browsing through Shopbop and ASOS, and here's what I got.

What do you think? Do you have a pair of clogs? Do you wear it throughout the year?

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Only I skirt, Forever 21 shirt, Bonnie - Wondershoe shoes

Mango Ice Cream

Yay! A review about the previous Mango Fashion Fusion Styling Competition in Marie Claire magazine...:)

aaaaaand...in ELLE Magazine!

Thank you so much!! :)

Pengumuman Pemenang lomba Menuliskan Mimpi

Mohon maaf sebesar-besarnya  buat semua sahabat yang telah lama menunggu karena, pengumuman pemenang lomba Menuliskan Mimpi, itu karena saya harus mengunjungi beberapa sekolah untuk menjadi narasumber tentang PAKEM dan PTK, meski masih status pendamping seorang Pengawas DIKPORA KAB . Pinrang.

Tanpa banyak kata-kata inilah pemenang lomba menuliskan mimpi :

Pemenang 5 - 8 :
5.  Resa Saputra
    Judul : perang-indonesia-vs-malaysia.
    URL  :  http://rezasaputra.com/perang-indonesia-vs-malaysia.php

Hadiah Sebuah Buku dan Tabloid PC Plus Terbaru 

6. Nama : Kakaakin
   Judul : Terkejar
    url     : http://kakaakin.info/2010/09/22/terkejar/

dengan Hadiah  Sebuah Buku Menarik  dan Tabloid PC Plus Terbaru


7.  Name : Dangstars
    Judul : Mimpi Basah
    Url    : http://dadangsupriadi.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/mimpi-basah/



Dengan hadiah Sebuah Buku Interior Ruang Usaha

8. Nama : Mood
    Judul: Mimpi yang singgah
    url    : http://jejaklalu.blogspot.com/2010/09/mimpi-yang-singgah.html

Dengan Hadiah Sebuah  Buku Menarik





Pemenang Ke 4 adalah


   Nama : Dj Site/Ferdinand
    Judul  : Mimpi antara bunga tidur dan impian
    URL   : http://dj-site.blogspot.com/2010/09/mimpi-antara-bunga-tidur-dan-impian.html

Dengan HAdiah sebuah buku  dan Tabloid Pc Plus Terbaru


Pemenang ke 3 adalah

        Nama : Dzi
      Judul : Mati Suri
      source : http://dzikrfarizi.multiply.com/journal/item/14

Dengan Hadiah sebuah buku dan Tabloid PC PLus Terbaru


Pemenang Ke 2 adalah

    Nama : My Country
    Judul : Dimana tempatku di hari kemudian
    URL : http://brenkzeqblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/dimana-kah-tempat-ku-dihari-kemudian.html

Dengan HAdiah sebuah buku, Kaos Dari Toraja dan 3 one way link


akhirnya pemenang pertama adalah


      Nama : Advertiyha
      Judul : Goodbye my Love
      Url    :  http://advertiyha.blogdetik.com/2010/09/21/goodbye-my-love/  

dengan hadiah sebuah buku , Kaos dan 4 one way link

Buat semua pemang harap segera mengirimkan alamat lengkap ke  akhyaru@gmail.com   Terimakasih karena telah membuat hidup ini terasa lebih berwarna dengan persahabatan anda semua, buat yang belum menang semoga lomba berikutnya bisa menang so never give up

I'm Happy & Nobody Can Change That

Attended NAIF's merchandise release at Urbie store...:)

Bloop blazer, unbranded dress, Topshop tights, Mango bag, Nanoge shoes

Hearts & Kisses

Another illustration of me by the adorable Jessica Xu....million thanks, girl! :)

Guinness Book Of World Eating Records

At Papa Ron's Pizza...;p

Featured: Kenali Anak Negeri

Featured on Trans TV's "Kenali Anak Negeri" show back in July, but just had the opportunity to upload it now hehehe....enjoy!! :)

Canadian Bacon, Green Chile, & Cheddar Quiche with a Shredded Potato Crust

My husband was going to help our friends move so I made this quiche to give him a filling and hearty breakfast for the heavy lifting he was going to be doing all day long.  I really love the potato crust because it gives the quiche a great flavor without all the fat from a regular pastry crust.  The green chiles tasted fantastic with the Canadian bacon and cheddar.  This quiche is perfect for

Placer County Real Food from Farmers Markets

I used to say that self-publishing was not a good idea. But I'm holding my tongue. For the second time I've come across a fantastic cookbook that was self-published. The first you may remember was the Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook by Amelia Saltsman. It's filled with creative recipes that are inspiring and fresh. The second book to impress me is Placer County Real Food, recipes and menus for ever week of the year by Joanne Neft with Laura Kenny.

This is not a lightweight book written by amateurs. The book begins with Michael Pollan's "an Eater's Manifesto" and an introduction by none other than Deborah Madison! The photography is lovely, the recipes solid and the layout attractive and easy to use. True to its title the book has a year's worth of menus which are naturally in synch with the seasons. While created with the locals of Placer County in mind, certainly anyone on the West Coast will find great ideas for meals all year long. There are salads, side dishes, main dishes and desserts all using farm-fresh ingredients.

Neft, who opened the first Foothill Farmer's Market 20 years ago comes from a midwestern farming family and her food is straight-forward and not fussy. She worked with professional chef Laura Kenny to get the details just right. While there are no vegetarian menus per se, there are plenty of dishes that could be the focus of a vegetarian or even vegan meal.

I suggest skipping the dates in the book and going by what's in season near you. It's tomato season here in the Bay Area at the moment, and the Chilled Tomato Soup made by grating tomatoes with a box grater and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil and basil with a swirl of creme fraiche sounds refreshing and the Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad Greek Style is a nice twist on the original. Often it's just subtle seasonings to already delicious ingredients that characterize the recipes. Side dishes like Corn with Cumin or Roasted Baby Carrots with Chard and Cilantro are dead simple to make. Not sure what to do with persimmons, pea shoots or pomegranates? WIth short ingredient lists and easy techniques, this is a fine choice for meat and potatoes types look to branch out with farmer's market produce.

More? Check out a selection of recipes on the cookbook website.

Orange is vitamin C

As vitamin C makes you fresh and healthy, wearing orange can boost your energy, too..

 Hijab inner: Tuneeca.com; Orange dress: Pasar Atum; Bag: gift, Wedge: Shoelicious

Have a bright bright day!

Captured at 9pm... tired face after having design lesson... :D

BTW BTW my design school will held an annual fashion show at October 8th... Should I join it or not?? I haven't made my piece of costume... Oh no...

Boo Boo Boo

Watched Resident Evil: Afterlife today...

Bloop shirt, Dhievine by Dhika skirt & scarf, mom's belt, unbranded headpiece, Syu Shu shoes

Here's what I think about the movie:


But I liked her outfit! :)

Terimakasih untuk Semuanya Peserta Akhir lomba Menuliskan Mimpi

Akhirnya lomba menuliskan mimpi terindah atau mimpi terburuk selesai hari ini , terimakasih untuk semua sahabat yang mendukung baik yang telah berkunjung ataupun telah ikut serta dalam lomba tersebut.

Setelah 2 minggu waktu yang disediakan inilah daftar 27 sobat blogger yang begitu baik hati telah ikut serta dalam lomba yang sangat sederhana ini :

1. Resa Saputra
    Judul : perang-indonesia-vs-malaysia.
    URL  :  http://rezasaputra.com/perang-indonesia-vs-malaysia.php

2. Susi Wae
    Judul : antara-kiamat-dan-anak-yang-paling-kau.banggakan
    URL  : http://universitylifeofsusiewae.blogspot.com/2010/09/antara-kiamat-dan-anak-yang-paling-kau.html

3. Nama : My Country
    Judul : Dimana tempatku di hari kemudian
    URL : http://brenkzeqblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/dimana-kah-tempat-ku-dihari-kemudian.html

4. Nama : Dj Site/Ferdinand
    Judul  : Mimpi antara bunga tidur dan impian
    URL   : http://dj-site.blogspot.com/2010/09/mimpi-antara-bunga-tidur-dan-impian.html

5. Name : Dangstars
   Judul : Mimpi Basah
    Url    : http://dadangsupriadi.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/mimpi-basah/

6. Nama : Awaluddin Jamal
    Judul : Jenderal Semalam
     URL : http://putrasawerigading.blogspot.com/2010/09/jenderal-semalam.html

7. Nama : Goentoer
    Judul : Ternyata...
    url     : http://albertusgoentoer.blogspot.com/2010/09/ternyata.html

8. Nama : Mood
    Judul: Mimpi yang singgah
    url    : http://jejaklalu.blogspot.com/2010/09/mimpi-yang-singgah.html

9. Nama : Batavusqu
    Judul : Terkunci
    url     : http://zipoer7.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/terkunci/

10. Nama : Windflowers
     Judul : Kesan dan Pesan dari Mimpi
      Url : http://meworldwords.blogspot.com/2010/09/kesan-dan-pesan-dari-mimpi.html   

11.Nama : Julianus Ginting
    Judul  : Mimpi tiada Henti
    Url     : http://julicavero.com/2010/09/21/mimpi-tiada-henti

12. Nama : Chika Rei
      Judul: Karnaval Mimpi
       Url : http://simple-rei.blogspot.com/2010/09/karnaval-mimpi.html

13. Nama : Advertiyha
      Judul : Goodbye my Love
      Url    :  http://advertiyha.blogdetik.com/2010/09/21/goodbye-my-love/

14. Nama : eshape waskita
     Judul  : Ciuman Mesra Anak SMP
     url      : http://eshape.blogdetik.com/index.php/2010/09/ciuman-mesra-anak-smp/

15. Nama : Masbro
     Judul : SMP = Semanis Mimpi Prita
      url    :  http://www.acacicu.com/2010/09/smp-semanis-mimpi-prita.html

16. Nama : Kakaakin
      Judul : Terkejar
      url     : http://kakaakin.info/2010/09/22/terkejar/

17.Nama : Lulu Sulastri
     Judul ; mimpi yang aneh
     url     : http://ilovebumiku.blogspot.com/2010/09/mimpi-yang-aneh.html

18. Nama : Inonk
      Judul : Sial
      url     : http://simplesecond.blogspot.com/2010/09/sial.html

19. Nama : Dzi
      Judul : Mati Suri
      source : http://dzikrfarizi.multiply.com/journal/item/14

20. Nama : Antung Apriana
       judul : Jurang Kesedihan
       Link : http://ayanapunya.multiply.com/journal/item/139/Jurang_Kesedihan

21. Nama : Rosi
      Judul : mimpiku dulu
      link : http://ceuosi.multiply.com/journal/item/86/Mimpiku_dulu

22. nama : meilani
       judul : mimpi basahku
      link : http://meilanirosi.blogspot.com/


23. Nama : Tiar Rahman
      Judul : Seribu Rembulan Yang Purnama
      Link :    http://tiarrahman.multiply.com/journal/item/955/Lomba_Seribu_Rembulan_Yang_Purnama

24. Nama : heny
      judul : disini...
       Link : http://second-activity.blogspot.com/2010/09/disini.html  

25.  nama : Dwi
      Judul : Pengantin Mimpi
      url     : http://adearin.multiply.com/journal/item/287/lomba_Pengantin_Mimpi?replies_read=27

26. Nama :nchie
      judul:Aku dan Mimpi
      url   :  http://nchiehanie.blogdetik.com/2010/09/23/aku-dan-mimpiaku-dan-mimpi/

27. Nama : Bang Atta
      judul   :sifat-dan-fungsi-mimpi-nature-and.html
      url      : http://www.attayaya.net/2010/09/sifat-dan-fungsi-mimpi-nature-and.html

Sekali lagi terimakasih telah bersedia meluangkan waktunya untuk menulis tentang mimpi masing-masing, saya tahu memang banyak kesulitan dalam menuliskan mimpi secara detail , namun tak masalah jika mimpi itu ditambahkan dengan narasi atau fiksi karanggan sendiri.

Adapun kriteria Penilaian adalah penggambaran atau pendeskripsian dari mimpi tersebut. Jika semula pemenang  hanya untuk 5 orang  maka pemenang  akan saya tambah menjadi 8 orang setelah kemarin sore pak pos tiba dengan mengantarkan tiga buku yang dikirim khusus oleh Pakdhe Cholik Sang Pemilik dari

BLOGCAMP

                           Ngeblog Sing Enak Tapi Gak Sak Enake                                 

                                
                                                       

Sekali lagi terimakasih Pakdhe, dan buat peserta yang sabar ya nunggunya, buat semua sahabat multiply maaf saya telah mengambil karya anda untuk dibaca tetapi saya tidak bisa komentar karena tidak punya akun multiply tetapi keikutsertaannya telah terdaftar di atas, insya Allah besok Malam Pengumuman pemenang akan segera diposting

Blueberry and Lemon Curd Galette with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

We were celebrating my friend's birthday at our house and when I asked her what kind of cake she wanted she told me that she would prefer a galette for dessert. I decided to make another one with lemon curd but this time I used blueberries that my neighbor Jack recently gave me. I love galettes because they are extremely easy to make (especially if you cheat and use store bought pie crust) and

Girls Day Out

Zara faux fur jacket, Bloop shirt, gifted skirt, Uniqlo tights, Mango bag, Wondershoe shoe

The Princess from The Town of Santri

Khadijah Putri Nur Aini...

That's your name...

A beautiful baby girl...

From the town of santri...

Khadijah Putri Nur Aini...
You were the shape of the true love...
The real love...
From the deepest heart...

Your presence...
Decorate the world...
With smile and crying...
The symbol of the true innocence...

And Today...
You have been six months old...
Happy half birthday Dija !...
Allah always be with U.

# This poem I dedicated for DIJA in 6 months giveaway anniversary, the most beautiful baby in the world :).

Still in Circus-y mood..

I hate to be in one mood for too long (I'm a Gemini, what can I say?) but this circus apron by Amy deserves its own blog post here. With no long description to read, just admire. *swoon*

By the way Giselle's Circus party is featured at Sara's blog! Thank you, Sara! Be sure to check out other mind blowing parties for kids there too.

Shredded Beef and Cheddar Baked Flautas

We had our friends come over to celebrate my dear friend Kyle's birthday. For her birthday dinner she requested some shredded beef flautas with homemade salsa and fresh guacamole. This meal was simple to make and tasted amazing. The beef turned out tender, juicy, and so flavorful while the tortillas were perfectly crispy without being greasy. These flautas were a big hit with all of us,

A post for a blogger friend

Dear mba Elsa, this post is special for you. Celebrating Dija's half years old, mba Elsa held a giveaway.

I wanna say happy half-birthday to Dija... A sweet baby, who has lost her mom at her day of birth. Luckily, she has Allah who always protect her, and a very-loving aunt, mba Elsa.

Reading your blog, how you love your little niece, really touches me to be a good mom someday :')

So happy half birthday to Dija... You still have years to come. But no worry, because you're showered with love. Getting bigger and smarter and prettier, always be healthy and happy :D


*those picture was drawn by me with photoshop, except for the green leaves & white lace they're from deviantart brushes--sorry I forgot :(
And the font, of course it's not my handwriting :)

Ied Holiday Part 2

Assalamu'alaikum :D

So here's the next story of my Ied Holiday... Well I put many pictures at once, sorry for the bad clarity... who wants to see my pictures actually? -_- hahaha

7th Day holiday

Jogjaaa (Yogyakarta)... We do visit this city because my mother insisted us to see a boutique named 'Putri Malu'. My mother was a big fans. The label's name was Belle Cloud but then it disappear, and Mom heard that Belle Cloud changed its name to Putri Malu and open its boutique only in a museum at Yogyakarta.

At first I wasn't interested at all about visiting museum. Then we arrived. It's located on Jalan Kaliurang. Museum Ulen Sentalu -- Art & Heritage of Javanese.

Waoooowww when we got there, I was soooo mesmerized like, "OOoOOOOOhhh......"

The most beautiful museum I've ever seen :D Here's some photograph of the 'not forbidden to be photographed area'. 

As you've seen, there were so many trees. Well, getting inside the museum, you'll feel like you're in a jungle labyrinth at ancient time. Luckily, there's a guide who will bring you to rooms and rooms full of antique treasures of Indonesia. Too bad we couldn't capture the museum. What's inside? Batik, heritage, and stories of Yogyakarta's aristocratic kingdom :)

I've never thought would fall in love with the stories. But I did. Ah you should experience it yourself :D

Then when the tour's over, we're allowed to take photographs (outside the heritage tour area).

• The tour took +- 50 minutes (but you won't get bored)
• Better when it's not raining
• There's a boutique inside, you can visit after the tour. But if you're willing to buy something you should prepare much money. DOWA Bag (IDR 300K - 800K), Putri Malu clothes with beautiful batik & embroidery (IDR 200K - 1200K) *sigh*
• And a beautiful antique cafe is built above the boutique. Perfect place for Dad to wait Mom shopping :))

Then we went to Moro Lejar restaurant. Well, the plan is to go to Surabaya soon but Mom & Dad were curious to go to Moro Lejar first. It's a famous "Lesehan" restaurant amongst tourists.

We can look koi fish below our gazebo :D And the food was delicioso!!! Even the Tempe Mendoan, yummyyyy.... Love: Tempe Mendoan, Urap-urap, Honey-baked-shrimp, Kremes chicken. I drank Pletok Beer. Hehehe not an alcoholic drink of course. It's just ginger water :)
Because it's already afternoon and Dad felt tired, we decided to add one more day at Jogja.

7th Day holiday

On our way to go back to Surabaya, once again Mom and Dad turned other way. A small village made them curious. It's Boyolali, the city of brass crafts. For Mom who worked at a catering, it's a heaven. All beautiful decorations with unique designs. The crafter imported them to many countries.

And then we visit Sragen (our journey became long coz we often turned to other city), special to visit an organic-food restaurant: Pondok Padi. I must say that the food was sooo niceee.... And you can be sure that the food is healthy because it's organic! No pesticide and chemicals.

After visiting all of those place, we were very satisfied. Heading to Surabaya again, alhamdulillah...

A long long vacation... Hope next year we could experience another great journey...

On To The Line, The On Of The Line.

An overview of Indonesia's current online playing field by Andi S. Boediman...thank you so much for the feature! :)

Lace Up

Illustrated by Len Riyanto...thank you so much, girl! :)

Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

I got another bag of delicious tomatoes from my sweet and generous neighbors, Jack and Mary this weekend. Since it has been raining and cold lately, I decided to make a big pot of vegetable soup with a roasted tomato base. I threw in a zucchini (from Jack's garden), carrots, celery, kale, and garbanzo beans. I served the soup topped with feta cheese. It was hearty, flavorful, and so delicious...

The Bigger The Better