Tangkat Beef Noodles

Food Trail with SAM CHEONG

YOU do not have to travel all the way to Tangkak in Johor to savour a bowl of beef noodles.

A branch of the town’s famous Kuang Fei beef noodles outlet has been operating in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, for a year and business has been brisk.

I came to know about this after savouring the offering in Restoran Kuang Fei, which is located off the main street in Tangkak.

Finding this shop itself was an adventure, but thanks to malfreemaps.com, this makan place was marked as a point of interest in its Malaysian-Singapore map on my in-vehicle GPS unit.

Up to expectations: The beef noodles with tripe and top loin slices.
It was not difficult to locate it because many GPS-toting makan kaki are regular patrons there.

While paying my bill, I found a stack of leaflets announcing its branch in Kuala Lumpur.

So, recently, my wife Michelle and I paid a visit to this outlet, which goes by the name of Restoran Tangkak Beef Noodles but is popularly known as Kuang Fei.

And, compared to its branches in Malacca, I would say that this noodle house is more stylish, hence the asking price of RM7.50 for a bowl of noodles.

You can have the beef noodles with soup or in dry gravy, and the more side orders you add, the more you can expect to pay.

Making waves among foodies in KL: The Kuang Fei beef noodles outlet in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

As for taste, the Tangkak beef noodle shop in Jalan Imbi lives up to expectations.
The soup base is clear and rich, and if you like yours sour, simply add a dash of vinegar, which is provided free of charge.

Highly recommended is a mix of top loin slices of beef, ox tripe and, if you are lucky, you might get slices of the cow’s heart, which is served only to regular customers.

If you want to try this makan place, it is located opposite the Overseas Restaurant in Jalan Imbi.

Since this part of the city is congested with vehicles, it would be wise for car owners to park in Sungei Wang Plaza or Lot 10 shopping centre.

The area is accessible via KL Monorail and the nearest station is at Bukit Bintang.
A ride from KL Sentral will cost you about RM2.10, and for those from the northern and southern parts of the city, the nearest transit exchange is the KL Sentral station.

Lastly, to you gearheads out there, the lat-long coordinates for Kuang Fei’s KL branch are: 03 08 662 N, 101 42 847 E.

Don't text and drive

Today's article in The Star about the above topic. Come to think of it people can text and drive at the same time. Me while driving I don't even bother to read the sms. Can always read and reply your sms when you arrive at your destination.

For the full article please click this link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/11/8/focus/4916638&sec=focus

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Nevio by Tivoli Cookware

A private tea party for the media was held by Parkson and Glowmark recently to introduce the Nevio by Tevoli cookwares.
The tea party included a cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Amy Beh where members of the media were invited to lend a hand.
Brought in by Glowmark, the Nevio by Tevoli range consists of open frypans in two sizes, covered saucepans in four sizes and the special multi-purpose cooker in two sizes, which is the main highlight at the Tea Party.
Easy peasy: Beh right showing members of the media methods of cooking with the Nevio by Tevoli cookware.
Nevio by Tevoli cookware is an exclusive range of Italian-designed, hard anodized, non-stick cookware that is available exclusively in all Parkson stores and for a limited time only.
The demonstration showed that by using the Nevio multi-purpose cooker, cooking duration can be shortened by half, hence one can cut energy consumption by 50%.
Unlike other conventional pressure cooker, the lid of the Nevio multi-purpose cooker can be opened during and immediately after cooking, hence maximum heat and taste is retained.
No standing time is needed thanks to the cookware’s pressure limiting valve system. Not only that, the range feels solid in your hands and look smart in your kitchen, too.
The hard anodized exterior make the Nevio cookware more durable than most of the conventional cookware.
It has heating conduction and smokeless quality and its interior is coated with The Greblon Defender non-stick coating, which is safe for metal utensils.
The cooking and explaining continued while members of the media sipped cocktail as Amy Beh whipped up a five-course meal without breaking a sweat.
She served reen Salad with Walnut, Lamb Stew, Chicken Soup, Spaghetti with Smoker Salmon in Creamy White Sauce and Chocolate Banana Cake — all cooked with the multi-purpose cooker, and right smack in Zang Toi Café, Parkson Pavillion.
“I can sum up the Nevio by Tivoli cookware in three simple points – it is easy to use, saves energy and retains the taste and flavours of food,” said Beh.
Nevio by Tivoli Cookware are available for redemption from now until Feb 15, 2010, exclusively at all Parkson Malaysia stores nationwide as part of the department store’s “Shop Collect Redeem” programme.
Shoppers receive a redemption stamp in the form of an extra piece of receipt attached to their main receipt when they make payment for their purchases at the cashier’s counters, every time they spend RM30.00 in a single receipt.
Just collect 15 redemption stamps (or 10 redemption stamps if shopper is a Bonuslink member) to redeem up to four pieces of Nevio by Tivoli cookware at super special price in one shot. So you’ll definitely earn some bragging right with these Italian designed pots and pans. It’s only for you at Parkson for a limited time, so hurry!
For details, call Jesz Lee at (03) 3344 2882, ext. 2704 or email jeszlee@parkson.com.my.

Bra-vo!

That's one lucky guy! Scientist tries the new bra/gas mask. Photo: Steven Senne, AP

There are plenty of things we've hidden inside our bras: The odd dollar bill when we couldn't bother with a purse, or tissues before that late growth spurt finally kicked in...
But a gas mask? Now there's a first.

A sexy pink bra that transforms into two gas masks earned its creators, Dr. Elena Bodnar, Dr. Raphael Lee and Sandra Marijan, a win in the public health category at last night's Ig Nobel awards ceremony, which recognizes scientific work that blends the unconventional with the practical, The Daily Mail reports.

According to the paper, each bra cup doubles as a gas mask, which means that you and your pal can decide whether death-by-nuclear-assault is preferable to sticking your face into someone else's used bra.

Decisions, decisions.

Dr. Bodnar -- who got her start investigating the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear tragedy -- insists that the bra can be used in a number of high-risk situations, citing the 9/11 attacks and the recent dust storm in Sydney, Australia, adds the source.

"You have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment, and practically every woman wears a bra," she told the paper.

Regardless of cup size, the bra is reportedly designed to fit over a person's nose and mouth.

Hmmm... sounds like just the thing to get us through this swine flu outbreak -- or at the very least, help us survive our boyfriend's next trip to Taco Bell.

Red Durian

Monday September 28, 2009

Unique red durian making heads turn

By RUBEN SARIO

KOTA KINABALU: A durian species is turning heads among visitors to Sabah, thanks to its uniquely reddish flesh.

Known among the Kadazandusun community as sukang or tabelak, the fruit is also called “durian hutan”, as it is mainly found growing wild in the jungles of Sabah.

Thorny abundance: A sukang or ‘durian hutan’ tree heavy with fruits during its fruiting season.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjum said he did not know anyone cultivating sukang (its scientific name is Durio gravolens) as there was generally not much enthusiasm among locals for wild durian.

Its flesh is said to be thinner and drier compared with the cultivated fruit which is of thicker and creamier texture.

The taste is about similar with other durians, although some have described it as sweetish sour.

Masidi said the sukang’s main attraction is its red-coloured flesh.

Rare colour: Once opened, the red flesh of the sukang is revealed.

“That’s the main thing that makes it stand out,” he said, adding that this type of durian also fetched a lower price than the more common fruit.

The small-sized fruits, some about the size of a sepak takraw ball, are sold for as little as RM2 to RM3 when they are in season.

Masidi, who grew up in interior Ranau where sukang are plentiful, said some people who had tasted the fruit for the first time claimed that it had a more potent “kick”.

“Maybe it’s because this particular type of durian is generally more pungent,” he added. Others who have tasted sukang describe it having a carrot-like flavour.

Links: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/28/nation/4793428&sec=nation

Why every child needs a GPS cell phone

Sony Ericsson W760 (GPS Handphone)

Overprotective parents are keeping kids indoors. Now technology can set them free.
By Mike Elgan August 22, 2009 06:00 AM ET


Computerworld - The root of America's health crisis is bad habits formed in childhood. To protect children from harm, parents are keeping kids indoors, where they get sick, watch TV and form lifelong habits of screen addiction, inactivity and junk-food overeating.
It's time to tag and release the children. We have the technology.

The solution: 'Big Brother' mother
Cell phones with GPS capability designed for kids give parents the best of both worlds. Parents can let kids play outside instead of watching a screen indoors, but they can also monitor junior's every movement and protect them from harm. They let parents call to check in -- and allow the child to phone home. Some even have panic buttons, and automatic alerts when kids are in danger.

Wherify's GPS Child Locator is a rugged GPS and cell phone wrist watch that enables parents to track kids on an online map. Parents can set specific times of day when the watch sends the child's location, and send text messages that can be read by the wearer. Pressing two buttons on the watch simultaneously calls 911. The watch locks onto the wrist, so kids can't remove it. Parents, however, can remotely unlock it.

The Num8 watch from the U.K.-based Lok8u lets parents monitor their kids' locations on the Lok8u Web site. They can also check in via SMS. By texting the watch, the watch replies with location. Location service is turned on when the watch is placed on the wrist. If the watch is removed, the parent's cell phone gets an alert immediately telling where it happened.

A company called Hop-On makes a product called the ChitterChatter Phone. It provides location data, and also has a one-button preprogrammed calling feature. The ChitterChatter Phone can be lashed to the wrist as a watch, but can also be worn around the neck or placed in a backpack or pocket.

The Amber Alert GPS gives location to the parents, but it also has a kind of "panic button" that, when pressed, sends an alert to up to five parent-programmed cell phone numbers. It also enables parents to set up a zone where the child is allowed to go. If junior exits the zone, the device sends out constant alerts showing current location. It has other features too, such as the ability to send alerts when the child is in a speeding car, or is in a hot place (such as a car with windows rolled up) or a cold place (such as a walk-in freezer).

TrackMyKids.com offers a device that isn't wearable as a wristwatch, but goes in a pocket or backpack. It shows not only where your child is, but everywhere he's been. It allows alerts when kids leave parent-designated zones, and has three programmable speed-dial buttons. It even has what the company calls "Taxi mode" that requires the child to respond once per minute.
If you're a parent, having your child wear or carry a GPS cell phone device is a great idea. But what we need is a mass cultural movement to embrace them. GPS cell phones should be as common on kids as sneakers and backpacks. Safety is multiplied when your kids -- and your kids' friends -- all have them. Children gravitate toward each other and play in groups. If any child has an accident, or gets lost or abducted, all the other kids can immediately alert parents and police, complete with exact location data.

Cell phones with GPS designed for kids help overprotective parents protect their offspring not only from strangers, accidents and getting lost, but also the disastrous health affects they are sure to suffer if kept indoors.

Mike Elgan writes about technology and global tech culture. Contact Mike at mike.elgan@elgan.com,follow him on Twitter or his blog, The Raw Feed.