09.09.09

09.09.09 was my husband's 40th birthday, attempted to be Rachel Ray - everything done in 30 mins (actually, I took 3 days).....made a cake and agar and get a party going at Aloha Changi for family and friends....

Looks vaguely like a sand castle? nah...it's a stadium!!!!

Jazzing it up to look more like a stadium of people watching football???

Druuummmmmm rooooolllll....tada!

Yeh yeh! SPURS!! My attempt at icing a cock, didn't seem to fly.....

The cake was the kids' contribution and tribute to papa's favourite team!

Not able to find a rooster pan, i decided to go for a really girly pan....and tada.....a rainbow hued chrysanthemum

Kids had tonnes of fun at Chalet G. There was a nice big field in front. They found coconuts and pretended to be marooned on a lost island, with only coconuts to survive on. The girls were more dainty and did sand art (as opposed to playing with real sand!). At night, other than being stung by mozzies, the kids snapped light sticks and looked for treasure in the dark.

Birthday Boy was rather pleased (I think?) to have a bash where he actually receives real presents (as vs useful presents only from the wife).

Birthday presents.....

Rafael's 3rd birthday was marked with another attempt to make lightning....this time the paint job was slightly better....but still smudgy! Thank goodness for a forgiving 3 year old, he still loved it!

Rafael also started his love affair with anything from Transformers. Watch as the plain agar transforms into Optimus Prime....

For Natalie's 5th Birthday....a carriage fit for a little princess....

Isabel's 8th Birthday

A collection...

These are some of the character agar agar I have done to date....(pls click on picture to enlarge)

There are more to come...

Carp Coconut Agar

Plate of 9 Carps

Happy Moo Moo Year!

With the constant viewing of Playhouse Disney, Rafael has picked up some new year greetings in preparation for the CNY.

Me: "Rafael, Happy New Year!"

Rafael:" No, its Happy Moo Moo Year!"

Me:" No, Rafael, its Happy NEW Year!"

Rafael:"NOOOOooo, its Happy Moo Moo Year! Playhouse Disney!"

Looks like I got to explain to the old fogeys, why my son somehow cannot say Happy New Year this year....Long Hiatus again, been distracted with online shopping, bugging kids to do their homework, and the Dec hols.....with 2009, I hope to write a bit more...

CNY offerings: Nian Nian You Yu

Can be done in various combinations - Just 1 Big carp, 9 small carps, 1 big + 8 small carps

Carp in Water - coconut agar in clear jelly

Golden Carp

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The unbelievable 3-step Lemon Cheesecake

Today, I tried making a cheesecake with Baker's One's cheesecake mix. I always love having cheesecakes, but the thought of the many steps it takes to make one usually turns me off.

But, then came along B1's cheesecake mix! I would say it takes just 3 steps to make this!

Step 1

Make the crust, but if you get really lazy like me, BUY the crust....that cuts down 1 step!

Step 2

Mix the cheesecake mix, with stipulated amount of water and whisk. For a bit of flavour, I tried lemon rind and juice.

Being ever the greed, I tried the batter, it really didn't taste cheesecake-like at all, but was pleasantly suprised after it set.....so do wait for step 3 to be done before you decide if you like it!

Step 3

Chill to set!

Viola!!!!, 3-step cheesecake that tastes unbelievably like the ones that take 10 steps or more! Its cheesy and had the right amount of tartness from the lemon. Great way to impress guests with minimal effort!

Jelly updates - Brave Heart Care Bear and Mousy

Managed to get a couple more done the last few days....