My first handmade tempe

So at last I made my own Tempe, million thanks to nova!!

It's actually not difficult to make, but takes time and a lot of patience. Especially during this peeling the beans' skins process!!



Then it takes about 36 hours of patience 



But here it is :)



So my lunch was this super spicy Tempe penyet. Ahhhh life is beautiful

Spring holiday

We actually didn't plan any overseas trip because we wanted to drive around Japan this year, but my brother got married last March so we ended up spending the spring holiday in Indonesia. Iki unexpectedly agreed to help bringing the bride's gown! He did a very good job! I knew my very shy boy was so nervous that he almost cried after he did it :p. It was a huuuuuge thing for him walking in front of hundreds of people haha

Hiro lost his Iphone in Surabaya so we kind of lost of holiday mood. He put a lot of important data there and it was really scary to imagine if someone could manage to open his password vault inside the iphone!! But Iki had to enjoy it so Hiro spent time with him in the swimming pool :). It was surprising to see Iki's swimming progress now

We had dinner at Iki restaurant on Hiro's last night in Surabaya. Well, we really had to go there this time. Surprisingly one waitress still remembered Hiro and me! Iki can read now and he was very excited to read the restaurant name LOL

Too bad I didn't have good appetite during my trip in Surabaya. I couldn't eat a lot but I was happy to be able to eat my fave soto banjar and baksowith Enyo. Also this bebek Sinjay for breakfast one day!! Boy it was soooo goood!!! and it was the biggest meal I had during my whole trip in Indonesia! -Thanks, Vi!

Then we went to Manado. I realized that I really don't have any single friend in Manado that I spent my whole time with my family. We (me and Iki) really had quality time with families, which I'm not sure could happen again anytime soon.....Iki had so much fun!!

I just can't believe that I lost 1.5 kgs during my holiday in Indonesia!!! usually i gained at least 4 kgs during holiday. Blame it to the "good quality" family time....?? hahaha

Mie Bancir

I spent my childhood at a small town in Borneo island: Banjarmasin and this food is one of my favorite childhood memory. Bancir literary means transsexual, and I think this meal is named because of its appearance. It only has a little bit soup, so can't really said as noodle soup or stir fry noodle. The ingredients were stir fried a bit and then boiled in a little bit soup.

I got this recipe from my grandmother. But instead of using chinese noodle, I used udon (because it was the only noodle I could find in my fridge). It surprisingly tasted very good. Very very good! hmmmmm

(_ _o)

I'm in pieces now. I have no words to describe how i feel, I don't even know how to say goodbye. Simply because I can't. I don't want you to go. But I, We, all have to let you go....

I made this opor babi this afternoon in tears. I remember you used to make this comfort food back in our childhood. It doesn't look the same, it doesn't taste the same. It will never be. But I will never forget the taste, like I will never forget you.......

Memory about you will always be with me. May you rest in peace, Uma. I love you, I just realized I never said those words to you when you were alive :(

You have had enough 78 years of your life. I wished I could make it better for you....

..............

Be strong, Indonesia....

You'll always be in my pray (_ _o).........

Memories...

I am listening to Indonesian songs compiled by my dear friend Enyo.

Sometimes I smile, sometimes I'm in tears.

These songs remind me of sooo much memories of Indonesia.

Of those times in Surabaya. In Enyo's car, during crazy karaoke times, working period in Altoers, and to ex-boyfriend(s) too.

Of those old old school days in Banjarmasin. of my first love. of the lovable highschool time.

Of Sorowako. Annisah's car, and karaoke in Lusiana Hotel.

Of Indonesia. Where my heart belongs.

No no, this is not homesick, I just got back from Indonesia.

Thank you Enyo, for this CD full of memories!!

Food Orgasm in Surabaya

It was definitely a culinary trip too. Besides having my mom cooking all my favorite food at home, I also went around, trying to eat as much yummy food as possible during my stay there.

Soto Banjar Pal Satu

Terang Bulan Bangka

Kepiting Telur Asin

Bakso Pak Salam

Udang Barongsai Tumis Mentega

Kikil Sapi

Kerang

Bakwan and Ayam Penyet Bu Kris

Bebek Goreng Madura Canggih

Ronde

Empek Empek Palembang

Nasi Padang

Kue Lobak - Apeng

Kue Bengkoang - Apeng

Kwetiaw Siram Apeng

Sioke Siobak Adam

Durian Monthong

Klepon

Pecel Lele

Soto Babat

Jus Alpokat

And even Iki got food orgasm too. He ate a loooot of tempe and mango :D

No wonder I gained 4,7 kg haha

Surabaya 2010

It was only less than 2 weeks vacation day, but we had a very good time.

Surprising Ella ;-)

The Wedding

Swimming

Playing

Ngewarung

Remembering those good old times of CDU

Karaoke - yeah, we needed 4 microphones!

Clubbing

Mariza's wedding

Family time

And thank you Enyo, for the time and the tummy (^_____^)!!!