The first Malaysian movie that I ever watched repeatedly is Sepet, a Yasmin Ahmad film.
I am definitely a fan of Yasmin Ahmad’s films. Her films and commercials, in particular Petronas ads, have touched hearts of young and old locally and globally. Her films/ads are often found controversial but articulately expressed. She is undoubtedly the true spirit that lives up to the Malaysian Malaysia concept.
Unfortunately, Yasmin Ahmad suffered a stroke and died due to severe brain haemorrhage on 25 July. I was devastated and I know I was not the only one who couldn’t accept the fact she is no longer here to produce more life-touching movies. She is and was the only reason I watch Malaysian-made movies.
I am definitely missing her now. And I pray that Yasmin Ahmad finds peace eternally.
Have you ever bought IkeaRAM wooden photo frames 4″ x 6″ which cost only RM5.90 for 3 units?
In times of pure ignorance and laziness, I will just choose one of my favourite photos into these frames and tadaa…. they will be ready for display.
Nevertheless, you can do more to such cheap affordable photo frames if you think they are dull in colour. All you need is a set of poster colours and an artbrush; then allow your creative right brain to take over.
I have not painted anything since I left high school. I can’t believe I still have the touch of art, and the flow of the creativity comes out naturally. I guess I inherited my mom’s genes on this.
You can always paint it according to your favourite patterns and colours. Some may like it in darker tones, some may fancy the bright rainbow colours.
Having said that, this is one of perhaps, many, simple Ikea-DIY’s that I would recommend.
I am glad to unleash some of my housewife genes during the weekends. I am talking about the kitchen department where I can hold my spatula or knead some dough.
On Saturday evening, I decided to bake my very first scones. Let the pictures tell you the story.
If you want to try baking them, you need these following ingredients:-
1. 225gm of self-raising flour
2. 40-50gm of butter (cubed)
3. pinch of salt
4. 1 teaspoon of baking powder
5. 150ml of milk
6. 15g of caster sugar
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Mix the flour, salt, butter and baking powder. Then add in the sugar and continue to mix till they resemble fine white breadcrumbs.
Add in milk and knead into dough. When a smooth dough is achieved, flatten the dough to be about 2 to 2.5 inches thick.
Pardon me, I didn’t have proper circular-cutter, thus I used a jar lid to make that round shape!
Do brush some milk on the top of the unbaked scones. Do not brush on the sides if you want the scones to rise properly.
Bake them at 220 degrees Celcius for 12 – 15 minutes. (Before that, preheat the oven for 15 minutes)
Let the freshly baked scones cool down at the wire rack.
And lastly, Scones are best served with butter, raspberry jam or cream cheese!
