My Zen Experience

My hotel trainer from many years ago had taught me.. to always focus on the good points first.. when dealing with employees, and then the bad. And for the longest time.. i’ve tried to be diplomatic about it.. even when dealing with the folks here. As you can see, I donch have much luck practicing with the folks here.. because the culture here is different. I digress.

So yes.. the good stuff about Zen is .. the staffs were excellent. They were attentive and very friendly. They were all chinese. We had 1 bowl of congee, 1 glutinous rice, 1 har kow, 1 siew mai and 1 char siew pau .. and 1 egg tarts (takeaway), it cost us $27 + 14% tax and another $5 for tips. So it was like RM$99.00 for my dim sum trip, do you think it was worth it..??

Shrimp Dumpling In Zen

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Next came shrimp dumpling not really “har kow” but kinda the same.. coz’ they ran outta “har kow”. I had one of them.. and of course the shrimp wasn’t fresh. So as much as I would have loved eating it all up .. i just couldn’t stomached it.. and had to have them do doggy bags for me. Sad eh..?? I guess.. if i weren’t comparing all these to Asia.. I won’t be this disappointed..??

Dim Sum For Late Lunch

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We finally made it to Zen Restaurant in Lacewood Drive .. and it was the one that we had been to.. before having chloe. We ordered a few things.. but not alot to choose from the menu. The first dish that came out was Pork & Century eggs congee. Truth be told.. it was as plain as it can get. The congee wasn’t all the smooth either. But the brat and PB didn’t wanna eat it… so i ended up having the whole bowl. They had soya sauce.. but only the dark kind.. so i can’t even make it tastier. Sad eh..??
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7 Food Woman Must Eat

Yup..! that’s what they say now..! and what do I know.. right..?? since the experts say.. we must eat.. so i’m sharing with all of you. But seriously, i think they are really meant to educate the Western women.. so that they would stop eating french fries and burgers.. and think that they are the only thing they can eat.

1. Berries – more protective plant antioxidants in berries than any other food. And they prevent memory loss.

2. Salmon – We all know why of course.. right..?? Because of the Omega 3 – healthy fats to fend of heart disease… so you don’t die when you are doing naughty stuff in bed.. muahhahaha!!

3. Leafy Greens – We all need the folic acid in dark greens because there is just not enough nutrition in other kinda food.

4. Whole Grain – Give you more fiber. This one i find it really hard to follow.

5. Golden Veggies – sweet potatoes, beta carotene you need daily to lower your cancer risk.

6. Nuts – excellent sources of protein, magnesium, B vitamins and E–trusty fighters in the war against heart disease and cancer. This one is easy peasy to follow.

7. Yogurt – terrific source of B vitamins, protein, calcium and –if it has active cultures–the healthy bacteria known as probiotics, which crowd out disease-causing germs. If you get the kinda yogurt you like.. i’m sure there is no problem eating it.

So tell me.. outta the 7 .. how many do you already eat.. ?? or will make an effort to eat them..?? As for me.. the only thing I find it hard is the whole grain stuff. The rest.. no problem.

First Eat In Halifax

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Well.. as you can see.. as soon as we checked into the hotel.. freshed up.. we went food hunting. Good thing the malls were still open at 7pm.. for we thought.. that were like home.. and would be closed by 6pm. But nope.. we were in luck.. and with some directions from the good looking front desk guy.. who was originally from Y-town… we arrived at Halifax Shopping Center within minutes. Headed to the food court.. and had Tempura Udon.. and PB had a sandwich from Subway..!! Ya.. he is SO ADVENTUROUS..!! one has gotta admire his eating habits..! Sorry no pictures.. because i was too greedy. Besides the udon that i shared with the brat.. I had Inari-sushi, the udon was great.. although the tempura was soggy.. and the Inari – sushi was so-so. Not bad.. but nothing to jump up and down about.

Eat My Way To Halifax – Digby

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We stopped on the way at Digby to have a late lunch in a very small eatery… called Josey’s Place. It wasn’t a fanciful place.. but i’ll have to say.. that it’s the cheapest that we’ve eaten.. and good food.. and plus.. the brat ate some ham.. from the plate. It was a all day breakfast that i got.. but i got alot of food.. on the plate.. for just $6.50. Really value for money. The waitress was great too.. and so was the cook.

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Food Fetish

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This is the famous Rappie pie that everyone eats here in Y-town. Now if you are french you have to love eating it.. ! it’s a Acadian french thing. When i was taking a picture of the Rappie pie.. PB’s uncle asked me if i had a food fetish.. mauhaahhahahaa!! well.. the rappie pie is made of .. chicken, mostly potatoes but it ends up being like soggy potatoes. As for me.. i donch like soggy stuff.. therefore you never see me dunk my crackers into coffee. What about you..??

Home Made Lemon Meringue

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This is a home made lemon meringue by Aunt Rainy, for the lunch we had last Sunday. I’ll have to say.. that “ang mohs” hor.. very good at baking.. and making all sorts of bread, cakes.. and cookies. My mother-in-law’s sisters.. they all can bake like nobody’s business..! And my MIL can whip up a cake.. in no time. I’ve also noticed hor.. “ang moh” men.. hor.. they also like to bake.. 🙂

Famous Fannie May Chocolates

Surely you’ve heard of Fannie May..?? Even I have.. for someone who isn’t a great fan of chocolates of any kind. But the man and the brat is.. and especially those dark chocolate candy. With Christmas just round the corner, you know who is going to be buying alot to give as gifts.. and also to please the man.

Well, now you can buy these famous Fannie May chocolates from their online store… and of course not forgetting the rest of the gourmet chocolates they have to offer. Create your very own assortment of chocolate or pick from their many selections that they already have. Great for holiday gifts for family and friends and not forgetting.. the important business associates.

Pad Thai

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You know .. when you donch have the luxury of getting food at your whim and fancy .. you’ll take anything that is available.. and hope for the best. So here I am.. saw the Pad Thai in our local grocery store.. i pounced onto it.. and grabbed it. At 4.99 a bowl.. it wasn’t the real thing.. but it had to do for now. My consolation was at least.. it had lots of chicken.. even though it wasn’t spicy at all.