tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post5609704256781303517..comments2023-04-16T07:18:39.134-07:00Comments on Argus World: Mellow Days and EveningsArgus Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-41596005044553981552008-01-06T06:47:00.000-08:002008-01-06T06:47:00.000-08:00Yes, it's about RM10 for 1kg in Switz. Not sure ab...Yes, it's about RM10 for 1kg in Switz. Not sure about the price in Germany. Japanese rice is much more expensive here, almost double.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-3319522909193719442008-01-06T00:04:00.001-08:002008-01-06T00:04:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-75882973400619423912008-01-06T00:04:00.000-08:002008-01-06T00:04:00.000-08:00You can get basmati rice there? Over here, it's ev...You can get basmati rice there? Over here, it's even more expensive than the Japanese rice.wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-67010934963054841362008-01-04T10:27:00.000-08:002008-01-04T10:27:00.000-08:00Turkey is relatively cheaper and quite widely avai...Turkey is relatively cheaper and quite widely available here. Ostrich comes next.<BR/><BR/>I used basmati rice. Since my friend didn't have star anise and turmeric powder, we used just a stick of cinnamon and several cloves for the spicy fragrance. And butter instead of ghee. My friend's family liked the raisins and cashewnuts in the biryani.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-28024337715199259872008-01-04T10:26:00.000-08:002008-01-04T10:26:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-11308733804792927202008-01-04T06:22:00.000-08:002008-01-04T06:22:00.000-08:00Argus, I'll go for turkey anytime but it's hard to...Argus, <BR/>I'll go for turkey anytime but it's hard to get it in the local stores or supermarkets. BTW, what rice did you use to cook nasi briyani?wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-91255815158357100412008-01-03T12:29:00.000-08:002008-01-03T12:29:00.000-08:00Hi, WokandSpoon. Thanks. Hope your new year has be...Hi, WokandSpoon. Thanks. Hope your new year has begun well, too.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-30374572998706002702008-01-03T11:28:00.000-08:002008-01-03T11:28:00.000-08:00Hello there! Hope you had a good Christmas and Ha...Hello there! Hope you had a good Christmas and Happy New Year!WokandSpoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424292899830521790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-80255818925899468922008-01-02T12:36:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:36:00.000-08:00Wonda, the spread was spread over 3 days, thank go...Wonda, the spread was spread over 3 days, thank goodness. ;-)<BR/>I too ate rabbit satay a long time ago and found it too soft and flavourless. I don't cook rabbit in our home (born in Year of Rabbit! Besides, they're cute!) so my other half pestered his mom for it in HER house. I still don't see the point in eating rabbit - it tends to be dry and flavourless (hubby thinks the flavour is nice though). I prefer chicken any day.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-84719105844709176752007-12-30T06:32:00.000-08:002007-12-30T06:32:00.000-08:00Argus,Wow! You had a spread! I think it's been 20 ...Argus,<BR/>Wow! You had a spread! I think it's been 20 years since I last ate rabbit meat (rabbit meat satay!). Happy New Year 2008 to you and your other half!wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-16028500717323168822007-12-27T11:29:00.000-08:002007-12-27T11:29:00.000-08:00Wonda, I was at my parents-in-law's house over Chr...Wonda, I was at my parents-in-law's house over Christmas. Baked for them some macadamia and cashew nut butter cookies.<BR/><BR/>They stuffed me with roast chicken, panfried rabbit, preserved meats, lentil soup with sausage and bacon, applecake and cookies. ^_^Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-15644479965060054482007-12-25T05:50:00.000-08:002007-12-25T05:50:00.000-08:00Argus,Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Ada ma...Argus,<BR/>Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Ada masak apa special?wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-69958584994055995422007-12-23T02:27:00.000-08:002007-12-23T02:27:00.000-08:00Yes, Wonda, you can use milk instead of yoghurt, j...Yes, Wonda, you can use milk instead of yoghurt, just lessen the amount slightly. <BR/><BR/>At our free small-town library, I choose my children's books very carefully, according to the charm of the illustrations and text-difficulty level, as if they're for my (invisible) kids -- but they're actually for me. (*cue: evil laughter*)<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Xeus! Same to you and E, and all the doggiess$ss. ^_^Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-77757292540554788732007-12-22T21:49:00.000-08:002007-12-22T21:49:00.000-08:00Merry Xmas to you and R, ARRRRgus@!Merry Xmas to you and R, ARRRRgus@!Artemis Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709181610684269889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-23038365529524587932007-12-22T15:33:00.000-08:002007-12-22T15:33:00.000-08:00Thank you so much, Argus! I'll try the recipe when...Thank you so much, Argus! I'll try the recipe when I am in the pink. Err... can I omit the yogurt and subsitute with milk? BYW, I like the cute illustrations on the book covers. They sure reflect the atmosphere around you in Switzerland. <BR/>Off I go to church for Sunday service and Christmas celebration.wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-75130717530608539732007-12-22T03:20:00.000-08:002007-12-22T03:20:00.000-08:00Yes, Lyrical. I like to look at the Christmas-deco...Yes, Lyrical. I like to look at the Christmas-decorated bakeries and other Xmas lights in the small towns we pass through on the way to Zurich. The Swiss sure like to make things look pretty.<BR/><BR/>If you pass one on foot, you can smell the goodies. Even the bakery section in supermarkets smell heavenly. :-)Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-55676170580057055632007-12-22T03:06:00.000-08:002007-12-22T03:06:00.000-08:00I love the picture of the bakery, Argus! If I wer...I love the picture of the bakery, Argus! If I were there, I'd probably set up a stool across the street and sit and stare and hopefully get a whiff of the freshly baked goodies. :-DLyrical Lemongrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464661204632269323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-40222599916166179712007-12-20T06:43:00.000-08:002007-12-20T06:43:00.000-08:00Yes, Wonda, I have to remind myself not to chew on...Yes, Wonda, I have to remind myself not to chew on other people's house. ;-P<BR/>Lemon iced cupcake recipe coming right up!Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-37741736084140027582007-12-20T03:30:00.000-08:002007-12-20T03:30:00.000-08:00The bakery looks like an edible doll house which i...The bakery looks like an edible doll house which is nice to eat and play. Lemon iced cupcake recipe, please!wondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411734407661224226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-59267738017386198942007-12-20T00:36:00.000-08:002007-12-20T00:36:00.000-08:00Hi, Cynthia! It's always nice to see you here. And...Hi, Cynthia! It's always nice to see you here. And I love visiting your blog, too. <BR/><BR/>Will add the coconut-milk cupcake. Hope you'll enjoy it.Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-31624082730544158162007-12-19T18:08:00.000-08:002007-12-19T18:08:00.000-08:00I love catching up with what you're up to and the ...I love catching up with what you're up to and the naked coconut milk cupcake would be my favourite.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-74277045728606240082007-12-19T00:29:00.000-08:002007-12-19T00:29:00.000-08:00That's a fantastic idea, TH! I'm sure my other hal...That's a fantastic idea, TH! I'm sure my other half would go for it, too.<BR/>We can have 10 days in Tasmania - wowee!Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-85390174593733991412007-12-18T14:48:00.000-08:002007-12-18T14:48:00.000-08:00Sounds like a lovely place to live. Maybe we can d...Sounds like a lovely place to live. Maybe we can do a house swap sometime? :)Tunku Halimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087930969089932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-56262150920473907552007-12-18T00:30:00.000-08:002007-12-18T00:30:00.000-08:00Hi, Kenny. Yes, many painted cow statues are dotte...Hi, Kenny. Yes, many painted cow statues are dotted all over Switzerland. Your Berlin bears remind me of the Munich lions. Outside trendy men's stores, the lion gets bedecked in 'gay' colours. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I love to LOOK at the snow but I'm not sure I like the fuss over footwear when it has snowed. (You know how most Asians love to just pad outside in their slippers!)Argus Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775884960931383435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32881984.post-76478326902762409722007-12-17T18:57:00.000-08:002007-12-17T18:57:00.000-08:00Oh I miss Europe so during wintertime! And that co...Oh I miss Europe so during wintertime! And that cow reminds me of the multi-coloured bears in Berlin (their state mascot of sorts)... scattered all over the city.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure snowfall will come soon, dear. :)Kenny Mahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858453655208305063noreply@blogger.com