coulda woulda shoulda. i know i know.
the longer i wait to blog, the more i have to blog, the more i don’t want to blog. its a vicious cycle. and its time i break it. so here goes. *deep breath + courage*
this is gonna be a 3-course entry.
for starter, we have Slumber Party 2008 held at amsie’s. this is the first time meeting all of them since coming back from beijing. amazing food. great talk. fun pictures. cute toys. all i can say is that we have an amazing girlie good time. the kind of fun that only girlfriends have together i think. we didn’t do anything special but it was just… fun. =) and i’m very grateful that they’re my friends. i can’t imagine smu without them. gees. i love working with you guys. fwahhhhhh has to be my favourite project group ever. i can’t wait to meet them next friday – Farewell Dinner for Panda (me) & TNN (yiling) i’ll miss you guys. so so so so much!
amazing food. thanks to amsie.
we all love the cute toys amsie has. i heart gingy.
as it gets later……. the pictures become….. errrr.. you see for yourself…. (flowers for the china girls)
an amazing girlie good time.
the pajamas ladies. it was supposed to be a pajamas party but only 3 came in the right outfit. i love calin’s big dot pjs so much that i got the exact same set (wearing it now!) =)
my fwahhhhh ladies. lishan. calin. amsie. me. pris. =) see you guys next friday~!
Remember! White + Black + Push up.
now for main course, we have chicken pie and spaghetti & meatballs. i’m serious. i started experimenting in the kitchen since i have so much time on hand. its so much fun! if bren can cook, so can u. so here’s the recipe. it works i’m telling ya. =)
Fuss-free Chicken Pie
I’m not that big on using cups and spoons as measurements so just go with your feel ok? 
Here’s what you need:
Chicken (duh~ both white or dark meat is fine) – cut into bite size
Potatoes – cubed
Mushroom – cubed
Onion (beaucoup beaucoup!) – chop finely
Garlic (beaucoup beaucoup!) – minced
Mix vege (i’ll do without if i were you. hate those itty bitty stuff)
Spices (Basil, Oregano, Mixed Herbs, Garlic Salt, Coarse Black Pepper, Chilli Flakes)
Campbell Chicken Soup (thats why its fuss-free. you can use mushroom or any other soup)
Puff Pastry (ready rolled even better)
An egg yolk
Start frying the onion and garlic.
Toss in all ingredients (except the campbell soup & egg) and fry around till chicken is partially cooked.
Add in half a can of campbell soup. Stir in and mix well.
Sprinkle in the spices. Go easy on the salt since the soup is already tasty.
Let it simmer on low heat.
You should preheat your oven to 225 now.
While it simmer, line your pie dish with the pastry sheet. Although for a more fuss-free recipe, you can choose not to lay the bottom of the dish.
Pour pie filling into the dish. Leave to cool for a bit.
Lay pastry sheet over the top of the dish.
Use a fork to close in the sides and poke holes on the top.
Brush egg yolk all over the pastry top. (Keep the egg white!!! Apply all over your face and wash after 10mins. very very good for pores!)
Put pie in oven for about 20mins.
Dig in~! =)
Spaghetti & Meatballs
I tried doing a very basic red sauce from scratch =) Although I wouldn’t suggest starting with the fresh tomatoes (if you have to, use roma or plum). so here goes…
Basic Red Sauce
1 can of tomato paste (not ketchup)
2 cans of diced tomato
Onion – chopped finely
Garlic – minced
1 Bay Leaf
Spices (Basil, Oregano, Mixed Herbs, Garlic Salt, Coarse Black Pepper, pepper flakes)
Chianti (if not, other dry red)
Saute garlic in olive oil. Add pepper flakes. (i like a bit of spice)
Fry in the onion. Simmer in low heat. Add in the spices and mix well.
Add in 1 can on diced tomato. Mix well and simmer about 5mins. Add in some spices and mix well.
Add in 1 can of tomato paste. Mix well and simmer about 5mins. Add in some spices and mix well.
Add in 1 can on diced tomato. Mix well and simmer about 5mins. Add in some spices and mix well.
Add in 1/3 cup (approx 85ml) of red wine. Drop in the bay leaf. Add spices to taste. Let sauce simmer. Stir every few mins.
When I made it, I let it simmer for about 45mins and by then, I did not have to add any sugar. But if its not sweet enough, just add in a little. (some people say to use a dollop of ketchup or balsamic vinegar)
Meatball
Pork – minced
Garlic – minced
Onion – minced
Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Pepper Flakes
Egg
Parmesan Cheese/Breadcrumbs
Mix everything (except the cheese/breadcrumbs) in a big bowl. Mix well. Leave in the fridge while you prepare the sauce.
When you’re ready…..
I ran out of breadcrumbs so I rolled each meatball through parmesan cheese instead and it turned out great. =) Fry in pan. And tadah~! you’re good to go.
Pasta
I’m sure you know how to boil pasta. =) (Boil water, add salt, put in pasta, drain water, put into bowl and stir in olive oil)
Slurp up~!
And now… i leave the best and the sweetest for last. Dessert.
Yesterday was mummy yeo’s birthday.
i love you mummy. i want to be just like you when i grow up. 
happy birthday to the greatest, bestest and most beautiful woman in my life.
