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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Penang Orchid Festival

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 11:00 PM

Species : Unknown

Last Sunday (21st of March), we went to the Penang Orchid Festival located at the Penang Botanical Gardens..There are 300 species of flowers brought in from all over Malaysia..It was the 8th day which is also the final day on Sunday..The Orchid Festival used to be held in Komtar,Penang but they changed it to Botanical Garden this year..Somehow I love looking at flowers..but I just dont have the guts to keep them..LOLx..Reason? Because I'm afraid of creepy crawlies like worms and insects..Eww..So I can only admire them and not taking care of them..haha..
The Orchid Competition consist of 35 categories, each flower in one category..Each category winner will be awarded RM50 and the grand prize winner will be awarded RM300..curious to find out which one won the grand prize? Haha..keep on reading..

Bird House

Spotted this cute little bird house before entering the Orchid Show Area..Haha..if you are wondering whether the bird is for real or not..then the answer is No..its not..it is just a decorative item and a real bird wouldn't stay still that long for you to take pictures..=) isn't it?

Mini Pond
Saw this mini pond before entering the Orchid Show..haha..Yeah..I dont know why everything is in a mini size there..but they are just for decoration purposes..so..I guess that is why they are small..those Koi fishes in there are not real..and of course the duck,chicken and the bird are not real too..but if they are much bigger I think it will be nice..

Fertilizers

Ever thought that orchids can be lazy too..? Looks like we humans are not the only lazy ones..haha..maybe someday I will get some if I plan to grow some orchids..


Mini Bicycles

The cute bicycles are just below the bird house..they look like olden days bicycles where they have big wheels on the front and a small one on the back..haha..Sometimes I do wonder how they balance the vehicle which doesn't look stable to me..but its actually cute..a great thing for collections..

Anyway..lets head on to the collection of flowers..Most of the flowers did not have a name tag on them..and Since I'm not an expert of flowers..haha..I do not know their names..so..just enjoy the flowers..=)

*We are walking anti-clockwise,so classes or categories of flowers will be in reverse form*

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I couldn't say that this species of flower is rare..but I can say its quite uncommon..[there is a difference=) ] Most of these breed can be found in East Malaysia which is in Sabah and perhaps Sarawak..In Malay, it is called "Bunga Periuk Api"..It is said to store water during rainy days and the water is safe to be consumed by human and animals..So when you're hiking and you're thirsty..look for this flower..hehe..

Species : Hawaiian Treat
Class : 25

Hawaiian Treat won the first prize in the Orchid Competition(F.O.M.O.S), but to be honest..I do not know how do they decide the placing..because there are many first,second and third prizes given out..!! How can a few flowers win the same placing? weird..

Species : Unknown
Class : 24

Now this one..won the second place for the F.O.M.O.S (Sorry no idea what that means..perhaps the name of the Competition)..Notice there is a wither on part of the flowers? Tsk..Tsk..not well taken care of..

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Class : 23


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Class : 22

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Class : 21


Species : Pink Lady
Class : 20


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Class : 19

Again there is another one which won the first place in the Orchid Competition..haha..Sorry no idea how is the placing..perhaps the placing is on how well the orchids are nurtured.. As I guess the real prizing will be the one which receives a medal..(which is Coming right up) =)

Species : Unknown
Class : 18

Do you like how the pictures are taken so far? They are taken by my Photographer Mr Jye..LOLx..which also happens to be my dear..I like the way the pictures are focused on the flowers causing the background to be blurry..yeah..thats how it is supposed to be done..thanks..=) you'll make a great photographer in future..hehe..

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Class : 17

Wish someday I can have a garden with all these flowers..haha..but I shall have a gardener as well..cause I do not have green fingers and again..those worms and creepy crawlies..Eww..

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Class : 16

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Class : 15

Species : Khaw Biaiyhuni
Class : 14

This species won the third in the F.O.M.O.S Competition..Haha..again there is another flower with the same placing in the Competition..

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Class : 13

Species : DR Anek
Class : 12

DR Anek received the second prize in the Orchid Competition..This is one of the unique orchids I saw at the Show..as the Orchid grows above the leaves and supported by them..truly unique..

Species : P.Jia-Ho Girl
Class : 11

This species reminds me of the Sakura flowers..maybe because of it unique pinkish colour..and the name..sounds "japanese" too..haha..

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Class : 10

Won the first placing for the Orchid Competition

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Class : 9

Now this is the one I am talking about above..This breed won the Gold Medal for the Orchid Competition..Looks very unique..but when I look at it for a long time..it creeps me out..LOLx..because it looks like two tongues sticking out..Eww..haha..I'm too imaginative I guess..

Well if you are wondering or guessing..than you might be right if you guessed that this is the species which won RM300..haha..unbelievable..

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Class : 6

Didn't manage to take all the classes of flowers..Some of them are from class 30 and above..but there are too many people there..and they are busy taking pictures as well..

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Class : 5

Again..this one won the first place for the F.O.M.O.S..haha..another confusion on the prizing..

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Class : 31

This one won the third prize for the F.O.M.O.S Competition

Me! Me! ♥

Me Again! =)

Sigh, I still look so pale in these two pictures..was sick during that time and still haven't recover..but I'm glad to be there to enjoy the flowers..♥

Anyway..thats all for now..=) hope you enjoy the pictures of flowers..Xoxo..

 

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Salsas Restaurant

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 4:02 PM

Salsas Entrance

Its been quite some time since I blog about food..until I went to this restaurant few days ago..with my uncle,mum and my dear..Its been more than a year since I last been to Salsas Restaurant..previously,Salsas was located at Kelawai Road which is now Slimming Sanctuary, Now it is located at Upper Penang Road, on the ground floor of Hotel Continental..Kinda miss the food there..

Six Pax Dining Table

Here's a look of how the tables in Salsas are decorated..in a way..its a fine dining restaurant..and according to the Owner of Salsas, he said business is always good..and even when he close the doors to public..he still earn profits from hotel guests..wow..looks like he made the right choice in re-locating..! He said..not many tourists or foreigners dine at Salsas..but..I seem to see lots of foreigners there...LOLx..and couples too..cause its romantic in there..!

Notice

LOLx...dont know why I took a picture of this..but to me it felt like a sign of fine dining environment..

Anyway..lets talk about the food..

The appetizer: Salmon and Muscle Clam (Overall View)

Salmon and Muscle Clam (Closed-up View)

The four of us chose the Set dinner, So for appetizers..we are served the Salmon and Muscle Clam..MmmmM..it is topped off with vegetables..Its been so long since I had Smoked Salmon..Its my favourite as compared to fresh salmons...but the Muscle taste just normal to me..haha..I just cant get enough of the Salmon..I even thought of taking one from my dear.. ♥

Pumpkin Soup

Well..its not main course yet..! =) they served us the Pumpkin Soup with cream next..which I didnt expect to see it cause I thought the appetizers are only Salmon and Muscle..haha..never expect to see the Soup..Anyway..the soup was good..cant say anything much..as Pumpkin soup is not my favourite..for those who plan to try out..I think they serve different soups everyday..perhaps tomato or mushroom on certain days..

Me and Dear's

Mum and Uncle's

Uncle was about to order some Red Wine by that time, and suddenly we were served four glasses of wine..We thought it was included in the Set..LOLx..till the Boss/Owner appeared and said..its on the house..because Uncle and Mum knows the Owner named David..quite a nice guy..=)
Uncle did not like the White wine..so he switch with my dear for the Red Wine, SO end up..me and Uncle had the Red Wine then, Mum and Dear had the White Wine..The Red wine was not bad..but I didnt like the White Wine..thou it goes with my Mum's main course..because it was too Mild..doesnt taste like Wine..LOL..it taste like water..

Beef Tenderloin

Ahhh...here comes the Main Course..Finally..! The beef tenderloin is what my dear had for the Set Dinner..It comes with baked potatoes and vegetables such a brocollies and carrots..the beef was so tender and juicy..MmmMmm..hehe..I knew it cause my dear gave me a big piece..♥ and the Baked Potato that comes with it...taste even BETTER..I wonder what did they cook it with..hehe..but Dear didnt really like the sauce..he said it was tasteless..LOL..The Beef Tenderloin Set Cost around Rm42 (before tax)

Baked Chicken Breast

Next it was Uncle Willie's main course..he ordered the Baked Chicken Breast which is served with fresh vegetables such as carrots and long beans..He took the picture thats why its a little bit blurry..LOLx..so I guess the next time I have to be the one who takes the pictures..hahaha.. ☺ The Baked Chicken Breast cost around Rm32++ (excluding tax)

Grilled Lamb Leg

Yeah..finally its my turn..! Mmm..MMmm..drooling again just by looking at the picture..I always love and adore beef or lamb cutlets..I think its the best way to serve meat..especially for Lamb and Beef..I ordered a medium well Lamb Leg which comes with mashed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes and vegetables..Yummy..I think I prefer mine over the Beef Tenderlion that my dear ordered..LOL..♥ Can you see the meat is still reddish on the outside layer..? Thats the best about the Lamb..because you can know that it is tender just by looking at the blood..and how true it is when I had my first bite..it was really tender..Yum..Im gonna go back there for sure..*Just for the Lamb*..This set dinner cost the same as my Uncle's..
Rm32++ as well..

I didnt have the chance to take a picture of Mum's main course..but I remember she had Baked Grouper(Fish) for her main course..she was so hungry..and she ate so fast before I manage to take any picture of it..LOLx..well..Bon apetite..

Dessert

Its dessert time..! In some restaurants there's a rule when having desserts served this way, some you need to eat it the dessert from left to right..and some from right to left..well..for Salsas..I have no idea..LOL..so I started off with the Creme Brulee..which is just normal to me..the Egg taste was too heavy and strong..and its not sweet enough..
As for the Ice Cream..it was vanilla flavour..hmm..not bad..think I prefer the Ice Cream more compared to the Brulee..haha..
Then..for the last I had the fruits which consist of Watermelon, Honeydew, Mangoes and a Date..I like the fruits and lucky it was fresh too..

Coffee

Tea

For the Set Dinner, you get to choose..if you prefer Coffee, Tea or Ice Lemon Tea, My Dear chose Ice Lemon Tea..which I did not take a picture of it..As me and Mum we ordered a cup of Tea..and Uncle as usual will have his Coffee..This will all be served after our meal except for the Ice Lemon Tea..the coffee and tea comes together with the dessert above..

Overall I can say it was a satisfying meal..=) Can say it is quite costly..but its fine dining..so what do we expect..? LOL..besides..the Set consist of so many servings such as appetizers (not forgetting the Salmon!), the soup, main course (beef and lamb is expensive!), dessert and drinks too..! So..do try it out for an experience..besides its a good place for couples to have a romantic candlelight dinner..♥

Anyway here are few more pictures to enjoy..=) (Enjoy seeing my picture =p )

♪ Me and Myself ♪

♪ Mummy ♪

Took this picture when my mum didnt realise it..=) She was listening to what David was saying..haha..

♪ My Dear (MR JYE) ♪

Notice the colour of his face..? Its burning Red..LOLx..its due to the glass of wine he had..He just doesnt like Wine..haha..I wonder why..

♪ David the Owner of Salsas ♪

He is the sole proprietor of Salsas restaurant..no business partners at all..so he must be filthy rich by now..LOL..since his business is that good..My mum said she Knows david for more than 20 years..during her younger days..He's a nice guy..very knowlegeable in terms of business..and he said I look familiar..LOL..don't think I ever seen him before,only once at Salsas I think a few years ago when the restaurant was still at Kelawai Road..haha..

 

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