iEat @ Baked Salmon Fillets

This is a quick and healthy recipe for dinner. The dinner can be ready in 30 minutes time :D

Direction
1. In a small bowl, prepare the mixture by mixing minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, dijon mustard and lemon juice.

2. Preheat the oven to 190 Celsius.
3. Brush the baking pan with a bit of olive oil and lay the salmon fillets on to of it.
4. Spread the mixture over the salmon fillets.
5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes. The baking time depends on the thickness of the salmon fillets.

Now, enjoy the salmon with roasted/steamed vegetables.

iPlay @ Macau

I'm going to blog about Macau today. Macau is an ideal location if you are looking for a short break. We spent 3 days 2 nights in Macau.

Macau is a peninsula of mainland China; It is just across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. Most of the traveller will go to Macau as well when they visiting Hong Kong. The ferry services are provided between Hong Kong and Macau that take approximately 1 hour.

Some of you might be confuse on Taipa while doing research. Taipa is actually a new town of Macau and connected to Macau by bridge. We can just cross over it by bus or cab. Attraction which located at Taipa such as Kun Iam Temple and Venetian Macau Resort Hotel.

One of my favorite thing in this city is the free shuttle buses! These shuttle buses are actually provided by casino around the island. So, get a map when you touch down to Macau and get familiar with some of the Casino name near by your accommodation in order to get a free ride. Beside, most of the  attraction such as Ruins of St. Paul's, Macau Museum, Mount Fortress and etc were just walking distance from Macau city center. Therefore, we only spent a little on transportation throughout the trip.

Wave-patterned mosaic of coloured stones at Senado Square.

Senado Square is located at city center of Macau peninsula. This place was crowded and happening. It has post office, shopping center, restaurant and souvenirs shop around the square. We spent half day here before we heading to Ruins of St. Paul's.

Don't forget to stop by Koi Kei - one of the famous bakery in Macau. The almond biscuits from this bakery taste so good and fresh. If you feel like missing those cookies after leaving the outlet, don't worry! You may find countless of outlets in Macau.

Ruins of St. Paul's – Macau's most famous landmark.

Reflection on mirror. Look like a picture hanging on the wall.

Macau is one of the most densely populated region in the world. Picture says everything.

Macau has become known worldwide as the Monte Carlo of the Orient. I can see casinos everywhere at the moment we stepped in Macau. It is not a surprise to know that gambling tourism is Macau's biggest source of revenue.

Casino - somewhere near hotel that I'm staying

Macau shows no signs of resting, with lighting from casino.

Luxurious building - Grand Lisboa.

Margaret Portuguese egg tart was my second favorite in Macau other than free shuttle buses!! Margaret's Café e Nata located at a hidden ally and it's not easy to find it. It's just somewhere behind the Grand Lisboa. Please spend some time to find it by asking local resident or Google Map. You will find this is totally worth at your first bite on the tart. Trust me!

We have our breakfast here.

Opps. I’m drooling.

Narrow lanes that crowded with shops.

Almost end of the trip, we are resting by the seaside to enjoy the view. Uuuh...my legs were so tired!

Macau-Taipa bridge. 

iEat @ Apple Pancakes

It is Saturday. It is time for Saturday brunch! I decided to make fluffy pancake for today's brunch. I have some apples sitting at the counter top so I made apple topping for my pancakes. 



Yum~yum~ 

Here is the recipe:

Pancakes

- 3/4 cup soy milk

- 11/2 tablespoons vinegar

- 1 cup flour

- 2 tablespoons sugar

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 egg

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

Apples topping

- 1 tablespoon butter

- 2 greens apple, diced

- 2 tablespoons brown sugar

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- 2 tablespoon maple syrup

Direction

1. Pour the milk and vinegar into a large bowl. Let the milk rest and curd for 5 minutes

2. Whisk egg and oil into the milk.

3. Fold in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt into the wet ingredient and stir until it combined. (do not over-mix, it should still have some lumps)

4. Heat the skillet. Lightly grease it with a small portion of cooking oil. Pour 2 tablespoons batter onto the skillet. Cook over low to medium heat until bubbles form, then turn over to the other side and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, add butter, apples, brown sugar and cinnamon to a sauce pan. Stir over medium heat until apples are tenders. Stir in maple syrup.

Arrange the pancakes on a plate and put the apples on top to serve. You will love this pancake!

Happy cooking