Amazingly Potato

Potato humble
Cupboard items and their alternative uses

1. Heal injuries
A raw potato compress with help to reduce the swelling around cuts and bruises. “place grated potato under abandage on the skin,” says kolbjorn Borseth of Aromatic Natural Skincare(aromantic.uk). “Wrap in cling film for the best effect.”

2. Soothe Eczema(Skin disease)
“A warm potato poultice can relieve inflammation,” say Cathy Wong, author of The Inside Out Diet. Cube the potato, lightly boil, the fold into thick gauze (a kind of fabric) and apply.

3. Fight Heartburn - (a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest)
Raw potato juice can soothe the pain of recurrent heartburn. Pop a white potato through a juicer and drink half a cup after dinner for best result.

4. Rescue recipes –salt problem
What happens when have too much salt in your meal? Drop a raw potato into your sauce for 10minutes and simmer (lacucina.caldesi.com) “the salt will bind to the tuber (potato) and restore your meal to something edible. ATTENTION: don forget to take it out before serving.

5. Windscreen waterproof
Make your car windscreen waterproof base by rubbing a potato over, it give a super-slick surface, making water beads run off much faster. (britishpotatoes.co.uk)

Food That Fight Hurts

Yogurt

Ever wonder why hospital serving yogurt and expert advice us to have one?? and most people think yogurt is fattening and unhealthy but the "friendly" bacteria in the yogurt replace those which are destroyed by antibiotics and other medications, boosting the immune system by having yogurt.

Seedy Disease Defense (Sunflower Seed)

Believe it or not, sunflower seed can help protect you from diabetes and heart disease, expert found that the magnesium-packed seeds can“LOWER YOU RISK OF CONTRACTING METABOLIC SYNDROME ” by 31%, by regulating your blood sugar. Other salubrious seeds, such as pumpkin, flax and sesame, provide a similar defense against metabolic syndrome. [a 50g handful should be enough]

Sugar

Ever wonder doctor have sweets/candy/lollis in their diagnosis room? Expert have discover and a words saying,” SUCKING A SUGAR CUBE CAN NUMB THE PAIN OF AN INJECTION”

David: haha.. Guys relief stress by smoke, and girls eat chocolate to lighten up themselves. Girls are smarter from my points of view.

Wine

Fight cavities with a glass of ruby red. Expert found that the antioxidants found in grape skins destroy cavity-causing bacteria. Of cause don’t drink alcohol if you not comfortable.

Full-fat milk

Haha I know, how it sounded, “fats” but consider this drinking full-fat milk can reduce the risk of getting prostate cancer by 12%

A Banana Song in morning

Kick start your day with refreshing banana fruity smoothie and have a banana haha. “Potassium in bananas are important for neuron function and the berries mop up free radicals” creating a healthier system in your body for functioning.

Fight allergies with broccoli

Eating broccoli sprouts may help you breathe easier, said expert. People who ate 7 ounces of sprouts for 3 days saw up to a 200percent, increase in the production of proteins that make antioxidants in their nasal cells. Antioxidants help fight off the inflammation that causes allergies.

Lotus root

Chinese people favorites lotus root, it is loaded with vitamins C, Contains fiber, and potassium. As well as beneficial to bone health; copper and manganese.

Chocolate Cure

A study showed that chocolate ate could help improve your brain activity. “Cocoa, the main ingredient in making chocolate can counter mood depression. Cocoa stimulates the mood to make you feel happy and the caffeine substance in it fuels alertness; both factors help the brain to work better.

You will get a sharper focus coupled with smiles throughout the day.

Forget Not Christmas 2009

There time we forget our life that we left behind, yes we should move on, but are we leaving something behind that are worth remembered? we have forgotten many things behind. I thought of this, when I was alone and free. Thinking when I was young and Grandma still around, in the same time scolded and make some chocolate drink for me. I wonder, is this the way of Chinese people say," I love you"?? I write this event "FORGET NOT CHRISTMAS" objective to made the team committee to be proud of their children, the little things they did, the big result when everyone support each other. Student at college usually have their own life and ways, what our parents know about us? nothing much. So i want to share this day for our parents and love one. Without forgetting people from the orphanage, they don have family, but I want them to feel LOVE.

Yesterday is a amazing time we had, yes we had lack of time and all the last minute cancellation from other and we have last minute replacement. despite all the negative thing happens. I really impress by my team quick action and a wise one too. As a director of the event, I made a lot of mistake haha.

I was so nervous and completely stress to the max, my mind was in everything, the dance, the choir, the PA, the drama and etc. but we all pull it off! we planned to do one major event when beginning and we did it! :) thanks to everyone. Most important everyone really have fun! All the practices we had and laughter we had together have made this event happen, this is what Christmas is about, LOVE! JOY! LAUGHTER! GIFTS!

We had 4 adviser( shireen, Jonathan, Rajani and karen) without them, we can never be successful.

personally I learned a lot, from becoming a leader and a soft one haha, my friends advise me to be a strict leader but I find it hard to be strict, unless someone piss me off and go too far. Well I want me and my friend to gain something out of event, for me I learned dance, and to lead choir, learn to talk to higher management and making sure everything is under process, learn to overcome all issue. I love dance really, I so glad my friend phoebe Lee, teaches us, I learn to head stand and toe touch haha.. the stunt wasn't hard for me to catch up because I had basic cheerleading background. I just felt our dance wasn't enough, I really wanna try again in the future :) Choir was a mess at first, people came in and out without informing, but I really glad we still have a few commited choir crew, and when everyone came together haha, we really start having laughter, I thought to myself, this is what Christmas should be.

Having A Wacky Water Sport

On 23 of September.. wow.. times fly.. Hard to believe this year pass so fast... anyway... My Dear friends Will, asked to hang out at Sunway Lagoon, along with his sister and friends, so he asked Me, Wilson and Jia Meng. We had one of our worst breakfast at bukit tinggi because of the PAU is not well cooked haha.. probably because we rushing the feller

When we reach our destination, at noon. The sun is freaking hot and scotching the skin. So glad Jia Meng and Will bought some sun-lotion or else we are roast pork, but it good also, monsoon season and the sun is good enough for out door trip. Leaving our stuff at high tech lockers and having fun playing with it. After that we go for quick fun in the water, at we are so childish yet nice, splashing waters at each other.




We went to water theme park for riding the big floating balloon and slide down into the water, we had that twice and another. Amusement part outdoor was awesome!! me, Jia Meng and another feller ride the 360 degree turn of ships while Wilson, will and will's friends stay and watch haha. Then we ride roller coaster which scare the hell out of will haha. Jia Meng also tried to force will for the tomahawk 360 degree, honestly it is much scarier than the rest haha. We cross the bridge and it is a bit scary and high above the land, but the most funny things is we licross it barefoot and it is too damn hot!! like walking out the hotpot, cooking our leg! imagine we running on the high and scary bridge because the food is cooking


At the water, we just again play splashing, crazy things, pull pants, and all sort of fun/childish/but still fun haha. Swimming for few moment and enjoying the water was nice. Jia meng and me again went to becoming a hamster in a gigantic water roller haha, it was really fun because feeling like a hamster and trying not to fall down, while cycling it.


We really enjoy the time there.. really glad to have friends and can spend time together. :) wilson,will and jia meng.

All About David Tan

Name: David Tan Chin Hong

Sisters: 2

Brothers: 1

Shoe size: 10

Height : 175cm (wanted to be 180cm-desperately)

Where do you live: Klang, Tmn.Gembira/ Telok Gadung

Second Home: Rode (South Australia), Jeram (kuala Selangor)

Favourite drinks: Green Tea, Honey Lemon tea, Fruits drink (carrot,apples, mango)

Favourite breakfast: hot dog, bah kut teh, chicken rice, Eggs

Have you ever been on a plane?: Yes and many time

Swam in the ocean: yes and love it

Fallen asleep at school: Duh.. of cuz....

Broken someone’s heart: eh.... maybe.

Fell off your chair : I think So

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Nope

Saved e-mails: rarely

What is your room like: Green and Blue. the love for nature

What’s right beside you: My study desk

What is the last thing you ate: Some.. long beans, and chicken stew

Ever had chicken pox: Yea...

Sore throat: A lot of times

Stitches: Yes, my right eyebrow.. my brother accidently hit me

Do you believe in love at first sight: Nope.. "like" in the first sight maybe

Like picnics: Of course.. anything with food haha

Who was the last person you danced with: My friends at bar..

Last made you smile: My friends and lecturer(mr raymond) Law

You last yelled at: Can't remenber....


Today did you:
Talk to someone you like: nope
Kissed anyone: nope
Get sick: nope
Talk to an ex: nope
Miss someone: yes.. always missing all my friends
Eat: I ate more than usual today

Best feeling in the world: Able to help/save/make a differents in someone life :)
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: i don but.. i got stuffed pillow of my own haha
What’s under your bed: nothing actually just some wooden staff
Who do you really hate: Other than devil itself, I rather not mention
What time is it now? 8.35pm

Random:
Is there a person who is on your mind now: eh..... I am blank actually
Do you have any siblings: I told u so
Do you want children: yes in the future
Do you smile often: Very :)
Do you like your hand-writing: Not really when i compare to friends
Are your toe nails painted: of cuz not

Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: Prime Minister, I heard is quite a class
What color shirt are you wearing now: Red
What were you doing at 7:00 p.m.lastnight: Interview for part-time jobs
I can’t wait till...: I get my salary
When did you cry last: Long time ago.. hard to remenber

Are you a friendly person: :) yea...
Do you have any pets: not now... I do have tortoise, fish, Dogs and hamster
Where is the person you have feelings for right now?: I don have anyone now
Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now? Shake hand? friends haha
Do you sleep with the TV on? Nope... I won't waste energy like that
What are you doing right now?: It is not obvious?beside blogging, movie
Have you ever crawled through a window?: haha yes.. When i was young, someone complained
Can you handle the truth?: It is hard to handle but I can deal with it

Are you too forgiving?: Depends on situation and people who are worthy of it
Are you closer to your mother or father? Mother, but i also love my dad
Who was the last person you cried in front of?: My best friends :) thanks for listening
How many people can you say you’ve really loved? hmmm... I love everyone as frens and family
Do you eat healthy?: Just so so.. I do avoid after 9pm food and soft drinks
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex?: Nope
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you?: Of cuz.... rather not mention who
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? All my dear dear friends :)
Are you loud or quiet most of the time?: I am quiet when serious, loud when feeling high and crazy
Are you confident?: depends on situation


5 things on my to-do list today:

Went to law classes
going The Garden mid valley for salary
went to Subang parade for rehearsal
Watching "The Ruins" freaky nature movie
Planning to write this blog

How to ask your Boss for a salary increase..?

some jokes from email that i love :)

One day you send a letter to your boss asking for an increase in your salary!

Dear Bo$$

In thi$life, we all need $omething mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of u$worker$who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company .
I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon.
Your$ $incerely,

The next day, you received this letter of reply :

Oh my dear:


I kNOw you have been working very hard.NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well as yet .

NOw the newspaper are saying the world`s leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession. After the
NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad.

I have NOthing more to add NOw. You kNOw what I mean.

Yours truly,
Manager

Lasagna Version David

Hey hey.. I love cooking, cooking is like a creative arts for me, since i cannot draw or design. So I cook, mix the ingredient and poof!! you got a new taste haha.. Well I am not a chef, and don think so future i will be, even though i came from chef family background but cooking for me is a interests not a career :)

Remember I wrote on the post called " Not So Bad Monday"? that Monday i cooked lasagna and cabonara. So now i gonna list down the recipe, you can have my recipe since it is a blessing given to me, why not i bless my dear readers, cheers :)


Recipe For Lasagna V.David

• Olive oil/ vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 250g/1 can of buttons mushrooms
• 125g of ham, slices
• 500g meat (chicken/bacon/beef/seafood)
• 250g of cream cheesev
• tomato paste for colouring and taste
• 4-6 tbsp of milk
• lasagna noodle
  
• pecorino/cheddar / Parmesan cheese
• and mozarella cheese
• salt and pepper ( to taste)

white sauce

• 40g butter
• 40g flour/potato starch
• 600ml milk
• a bit of cheese
• salt and pepper

How to make

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan, fry onion and garlic for 3 minutes (moderate heat). Add mushroom and cook for 2 minutes; now add the meat and stir it.
2. After few minutes add cream cheese and few tbsp of milk to make it moist. heat until the cheese melt. Season with salt, pepper. Add tomato paste to colour it to a bit red.
3. when it done, put it aside

White sauce:

1. melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in flour/starch. cook gently with low heat.
   
2. Slowly whisk with milk, by pouring milk slowly
   
3. Keep whisking all the time until thick and smooth.
4. sprinkles some cheese and season it with salt and pepper.

Assemble the lasagna

1. Usually I cooked 6 slices of lasagna noodles on one oven proof dish
2. first layer, spread some white sauce below and then cover it with first later of lasagna
3. put the cooked meat on top of the lasagna noodles and some cheese over it.
   
4. On the last layer, cover the white sauce on top of the noodle and pour mozzarella cheese and other cheese.
5. put in the oven about 220F for 20min-30min. or until brown

and it is done!! you can now have you own lasagna make by u! U! U! yourself. and duh.... even i didn't mention just now. You have to cook the lasagna noodle in a boiling water with salt and oil.