.short trip to Bandung

Finally we managed to go to Bandung before my sister went back to Singapore. The small group included me, Josh, his nanny, my sister and parents. I really enjoyed the holiday, specially because my sister and parents were so busy taking care of Josh, so I basically got nothing to do but to enjoy the holiday ;)

In front of one of so many factory outlets in Bandung

Still very sleepy but can't wait to explore Bandung

Enjoying his fresh juice. Yummy...

Having fun with Ii Cia

Strawberry picking! He really loves it.

*can't wait for another holiday

.butter cheese cookies

I found a simple cookies recipe from Ayahbunda magazine, and when my sister stayed at my house, we decided to make some for my little Josh. It turned out really delicious and easy to make. We even made it for the second time, that time we added cocoa powder to half of the dough and created butter choc cheese cookies.

Ingredients:
- 150gr plain flour
- 25gr corn starch
- 50gr caster sugar
- 130gr unsalted butter
- 75gr cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg yolk for coating

How to:
1. Mix plain flour, corn starch and caster sugar in a bowl. Cut unsalted butter into pieces and put inside the bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, then mix well by hand.
2. Roll out dough about 1/2cm thick, then press your star mold into the dough and cut them out. Proceed to use up the remaining dough. Coat with egg yolk and sprinkle with sugar.
3. Bake for 10-12mins at 130 degrees Celcius or until cookies are light brown on edges.

*yummy!

.have you bought these?

Mother & Baby August 2010

My little Josh wearing Javanese costume (first row, second from right) - one of the photos from this post. He didn't win the prize but I'm still the proud mama!

CrossStitcher Issue 228 - August 2010

I submitted my Last Supper cross stitch and it was published in the Reviewed by You article. Look at the gifts that they sent - very generous.

*more stitching coming up!

.the first attempt

Weeks ago, mom handed me her old sewing machine. Still in a very good condition, but too bad she hardly remember how to use it. So I started to google a sewing teacher but no luck until now (any reference, anyone?).

At the same time, my camera case was broken and I got some tutorials on how to make one - using machine, of course. But I couldn't wait until I found a sewing teacher so I decided to hand sew the case. It turned out quite nice for a first attempt ;) The hardest part was sewing the velcro.

*must admit this is kinda addictive