Mushroom Risotto

It’s been a while since I cook something proper. Tried cooking risotto for lunch today, my guinea pigs said it’s pretty yummy! :)

Recipe courtesy from Jamie Oliver ;)

Fitou Brasserie

Yesterday was a public dayoff to celebrate Hari Haji for the muslims, but for the non-muslims it’s a holidaaaaay! Don’t you just love working in Malaysia? :D

Bin has been raving about this place called Fitou Brasserie at Desa Park City that we must give it a try. In KL it’s really hard to find a smokefree and baby friendly Bistro and true enough, the experience didn’t disappoint us. ;)

 

This Spaghetti Carbonara has its egg served separately. I’m usually not a carbonara fan but I have to say the taste is really awesome. 

 

Prawn Aglio Olio – succulent juicy prawns *thumbs up*

 

This is my buritos – I love the generous serving of guacamoles!

Nothing beats a cuppa latte to start the day

 

Alan, baby and Bin

 

Fitou Brasserie
Lot GF2 The Waterfront @ Park City,
5 Persiaran Residen
Desa Park City,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 62808978
Fax: 03 62808979
http://www.fitougourmet.com/

Archilles Tendonitis

Counting down to T- 3 days to Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM).

Received the running bib and package in the post over the weekend, I should be excited right? But the right ankle is a really sad case! I’m currently torn between the idea of pushing myself in spite of injury or give it amiss this time round. It’s my very first half-marathon and every tendon and nerves in my running soul had wanted to go for it; on the other hand, pain is a secondary concern but what if the Achilles tear or rupture?

Should I be wise and listen to the doctor or follow my heart?

Decision Time!

Terry Fox 2010

This is my forth year participating in Terry Fox Charity Run but this time around, I didn’t run.

This year, they have changed the location from the usual Lake Gardens to Titiwangsa Park. Personally, it wasn’t a great idea because of the way the route was planned. Both short and long routes are the same! For those who opted for the longer run (6km) will have to repeat loops which caused mega human traffic congestion. It was more like a walk in the park!

 

As expected it was really really packed.

I had Achilles tendon injury, which makes walking/running/jumping or any high impact activities painful and uncomfortable. So all I could do was bumming around the area and take pictures while waiting for my friends to finish the run.

You can also choose to cycle instead of run.

 

This year our gang of friends has diminished considerably. We used to have a crowd of at least 10 - 15 people participating every year. Nevertheless it was a great day out with nice weather for those who made it.

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If you don't know who is Terry Fox, here’s a short intro. Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although he eventually died of his cancer after 143 days and 5373 kilometres of running, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$500 million has been raised in his name.

I miss everything…

I saw and loved in San Francisco!

It was just barely a month ago where I stepped foot onto US soil for the very first time. I was very lucky that San Francisco was picked as the conference location, a place I had very little imagination of prior to the trip but turned out to be the city I have fallen in love with!

I will tell you why in the next few posts.