Mange Tout?

Little did CQ realise that mange tout was actually a vegetable... hahaha. At first CQ thought it was a kind of fish because the word 'tout' seemed to 'look' like trout! Maybe it's time for CQ to check on my eyesight.

Mange Tout is often refered to as sugarsnap peas or snow peas. The word 'mangetout' means 'eat all' in French. It is great when blanched and tossed in salad dressings, steamed or stir-fried. Mange Tout is extremely versatile and can be eaten raw too in salads.

For dinner tonight, CQ tried a new recipe Chicken Mushroom Cream Pasta with Mange Tout by Senor Pablo. You can get the recipe here.

Try it! You will definitely ask for more :)

CQ meets Spanish bloggers

Is there any better way to end your year 2009? Indeed, there was! It was a rare chance to meet and dine with fellow bloggers from Spain! here in Brunei.

CQ was so ever thankful to Senor Pablo for giving CQ this great opportunity to meet the two Spanish Bloggers - Inaki and Esther, who are visiting Brunei Darussalam to document on the local cuisine. Both Inaki and Esther have tried most of the local dishes, especially the famous traditional Ambuyat.

Last night, we had a simple yet pretty dinner at Senor Pablo's crib. Among the dishes prepared for our Spanish guests were - Grilled Fish with soya sauce, Prawn Asam Rebus, Stir-fry Pakis, Umbut2 (palm shoot) cooked in coconut milk, Belutak (marinated beef), Tarap fritters and Pandan tea.

Hope to meet our special guests - Inaki and Esther, again in the future.. perhaps in Spain!?

Hawaiian Night

The Theme was Hawaiian Night. Guests who came on the night of 25 July 2009 - were sportingly great in dressing up and created tidal waves of fun at the Serikandi Q-Lap Restaurant. So, what's the occasion?

It was a birthday bash for Senor Pablo. CQ was overwhelmed when Senor Pablo extended his invitation to CQ to celebrate our birthdays at the restaurant with families and friends.

Mr. ArabFamilies aka BinKhalid and Mr. LV aka Wais in their smashing Hawaiian outfits huhu ...


The Daboys were cool with Fejj and Marshmallow Boy made their HAwaiian-like head gear with fresh flowers. Funboy slipped a flower on his right ear - so cute eh :) ..hmm as Syam, he was cool in his floral shirt too.


Ahhh look at this table! They did dress-to-kill. Liza and Ida even wore floral bracelets on their wrists. Thumbs up for you guys :))

At any event, there is always something likely to happen, right? Well, CQ got to meet with CQ's former lady boss huhu ..yup! the lady on the far left. She looked gorgeous in her lime green baju kurung!


Ahhh this is Senor Pablo's birthday cake - profiteroles - made specially by beloved Bunny Pablo.

picture courtesy of Mr. Kurapak Guy :)

CQ got a cake too huhu - it was an assembly of vanilla chocolate chip cupcakes with fresh mango topping!! made by the Pablos, yummy. Thank you so much.


Yes! if it isn't the comic duo - Beracun and Pacik that made the party alive with their endless fun-craze antics and jokes. Roars of laughters and waves of giggles erupted that night. CQ's facial muscles and jaw were jammed at the end of the party huhu.


There were contests - Hawaiian dance, hula-hoop dance and the Best Dressed Male & Female.

You got to be there to see the contestants (above) with their hilarious yet creative dance steps to the beat of Hawaiian song.

Poco-poco dance is a must huhu...

Mr. Hawaii and Ms Hawaii
Best Dressed Male & Best Dressed Female

Group photo

@ Funbread Cafe

Ever had to crack up your brain cells as to think of a restaurant or cafe to dine out? Well, if you would want to opt for some stress-free meals, CQ has a new place to recommend ..err in fact newly renovated Funbread Cafe - located just a few doors away from Incomm - Gadong.

It was only two nights ago that CQ had tagged along with the Pablos to meet up with some old and new friends at Funbread Cafe. As for CQ, it was definitely making new friends over new set of delicious menu.

Funbread Cafe seems to focus on simplicity yet full of goodness to their new menu.

Peach & Coconut and Red Bean & Coconut

CQ ordered the Red Bean & Coconut drink. Not too sweet and the 'pearls' will give a soft grinding-like effect when you chew on them.

Green Tea Latte

This is something new - Green Tea Latte. Look at the tiers of colour combination. CQ took a sip. You can taste the strong green tea with a mild presence of coffee (is it?) and it is not too sweet.

Soft Shell Crab

When CQ asked what's the name of this dish, CQ heard it as 'nude chicken'. LOL. CQ's eyes went rolling up and everywhere hehehe ...so as not to embarrass myself asking again, CQ checked out the menu booklet. Ahhhh ...it's Soft Shell Crab. Did not get to taste it because CQ was busy snapping here and there ....you know lah - being an amateur blogger :D

Crispy Duck Rolls

CQ does not eat duck *grins* so CQ asked Bunny Pablo to describe how the duck rolls tasted. She said it was nice. Well, for duck lovers, do crumble your way to Funbread Cafe and savour the rolls with families and friends.

Kampong Style Fried Rice

As in most fashion shows, the show-stopper will make waves on the runaway, so for that evening, CQ chose the above Kampong Style Fried Rice as the show-stopper. The dish presentation may look simple but the taste of the belachan (shrimp paste) is perfectly balanced with other ingredients. You should not miss this menu!

Egg Grande

Egg Grande is a very simple and quick dish. CQ believes every child will love drooling just by looking at the picture and as for the adults, CQ is sure they will have second and third helpings :))

White Choco Macadamia Cake

This is a killer. CQ will not describe the heavenly taste ...so make your way to Funbread Cafe tomorrow to find out yourself.

Oreo Brownie with a scoop of Vanilla ice-cream

CQ tapau-ed the Oreo and Caramel Brownie. Do you know what that means? Find out more at Funbread Cafe.

wOw at 44

Without a single clue, Mdm. Tiff got her 44th surprise birthday celebration at the newly opened Serikandi Cafe & Restaurant in Kiulap last night.

Close families and friends were there to witness the ever-so-cool birthday lady blowing candles on the cuppies-cum-birthday cake with hubby ~ BinKhalid by her side (always there one lehh).


Thanks to Senor Pablo, CQ finally got eye-to-eye with sassy Sasmonroe and adorably cute Maurina and not forgetting E. @Foodietales.

Oooo there was a bloggers camp corner too huhu ..many of whom are the creme de la creme of bloggers ~ Liza, Nonnie, Iskandar, Kurapak duo ~ Alin & Wandi, Rano and few others which CQ could not recognise =) sowiee ..maybe next time CQ will don a chili suit with a tiara heheee.

After filling up our empty stomachs, we were entertained with hilarious jokes by Kumpulan 69 - that jaws were almost jammed with laughter!

www.vogue_cupcakes_7.blogspot.com

Last Thursday, CQ went raya outing to a house in Rimba area. Who ever enters this particular house will feel as if he or she is entering a house made of vogue cookies, super cupcakes, exotic cakes and the walls were made of fresh finger foods!

Every corners of the house smells nice like Cake No. 5 ...huhuhu but it was a Vogue_Cake No. 7!

This is a Balinese-look-alike-cushion =) ...its yummmy eh

Rattan-like sofa with banana as fillings ...crunchy yet comfy bite

CQ likes this Mee Rebus ...with small prawns as main condiment. It will be super duper when match with super duper cili paste! err next time CQ request for two bowls yeahh ..lols

mini vogue cupcakes were everywhere as if you are seeing twinkle twinkle little stars!

look closely at those topaz-like-mango cuts on the mini cuppies ...geram kan?? huhu

gem stones cuppies from Planet Pablos'? hmmm

momma cuppies
...served with hot coffee, you will get a mamma mia!

drool lahh hehehe

p.s ~ beware yeah! if you cannot access to the link or website given, that means you are not eligible for the fantasy yet real cuppies hehehe ...cool cuppies cupcakes!!

Teochew mooncakes...

CQ was supposed to place orders but was so pelupa (forgetful) until Senor Pablo shared some of these mooncakes with CQ, made by Anak Brunei's mom!

Mooncakes are actually Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Some call these mooncakes moon biscuits.

Look at this mooncake. It does not look like one ..yeah but it is indeed a mooncake. And guess what? It tastes awesome!

The above picture shows a Teochew mooncake with yam filling. Ahhaaa where to order?? Click here and here to see other versions with mini sizes and different fillings. They are cool and fun to eat =) hurry hurry before the mooncakes are gone ..huhu and that is if you know how to eat a mooncake. You don't have to go to the moon =)

Wow..individually wrapped in nice and presentable boxes.

CQ managed to click before they are gone into hungry mouths huhu ..not hungry ghosts!

His melting smile!

Happy Birthday!

Syam Pablo strikes the 3rd buzzday in a row!

May you have the best in everything and brave the odds in life.

Good luCk to your PSR

Italiano il chibo

If you are one of those food-lovers, you will tend to share your taste-buds experiences with your food buddies too.

Ahaa! Just a few nights ago, CQ got to know that Senor Pablo was out enjoying Italian il chibo with his friends... huhu.

Knowing CQ also loves Italian food, Senor Pablo shared his wonderful experience with CQ ...errr not until he pestered to know how did CQ know about it :) ... heehee CQ has a friend who is a 'big' Chef at the Italian restaurant.

You can read Senor Pablo's review here and enjoy the pictures - courtesy of Senor himself.

a bread starter

pizza ...makes you drool ehh

an octopus salad

courses ready to go ..

a chef preparing the beef steak.

In CQ's past working experience at TEHCC, CQ have met some of world class reknowned Chefs - among them was Michel Roux Jr. a.k.a. The Marathon Chef.

loin of lamb with eggplant and basil leaves

penne pasta

for desserts it's panna cotta

oven baked sea bass with capers and cherry tomatoes

Shall we have Italiano il chibo tonight? :))