Our Thanksgiving Dinner 2008

Thanksgiving!! I guess everyone who live in US ,celebrated this special day with Turkey for dinner.As I know some people prefer steamboat a.k.a hotpot to replace turkey ( for Asian ppls) .I think we Asian not really crazy for turkey,some even roast chicken instead.Well,since hubby is American and love turkey dearly, I don't have the choice to cook others dish then turkey! Like every other year,I cooked turkey,sweet potatoes,string beans,potatoes,pasta ,pie and bread.The most special about these dish is I make all of them from scratch!! Actually I shop all the foods at last minutes and staying whole night preparing the food.I know,buying prepared side is easy than making our self but I enjoy doing it.. Mishu is ready for her Thanksgiving dinner.She change her dress and choose her own seating at 4.00 pm Her daddy is helping mommy with the table setting...the one and only task daddy help..Mishu is calling her grandma to have dinner..

Mishu wondering...should I pray for "leong leong" ( lady Buddha or Jesus Christ) to said thank you for giving me food ,toys and cartoons? **very confusing**






Mishu have her own glass of apple juice in wine glass,make believe she have wine like us. Mr Turkey waiting to be crave by daddy..I roasted this turkey overnight but by the time I woke up the turkey is over cooked and dry....should lower the temperature if roast over night...*sigh*Other spread....stuffed potatoes with cheese and dill, creamy bacon string beans

seafood pasta and casserole sweet potatoes
don't forget the drink too..I cut up some fruits to make Sangria..
Mishu keep saying she hungry...but mommy still taking photos."hurry mom,I'm hungry,the food is getting cold" yes... she did said that!
Not a bad Sangria..all I need is fruit and a bottle of Sangria wine!
it's just 4 of us having Thanksgiving dinner but the foods can feed atleast 8 people,right?
I like this potatoes dish,create myself..going to post this recipe at my kitchen later..For me I just eat a small piece of turkey's wings,but eat lots of pasta.I'm not crazy for turkey..well....
after the big meal,we had pumpkin and cream cheese pie.I don't like pumpkin pie so I tweak the recipe to mix with cream cheese at the bottom.I plan to shop on Black Friday so,I list down where should I shop after cleaning and washing up..We all went to bed early,a tired and long day for me.I surprised myself,I never go to bed at 10 pm but because of shopping I have the urge to do that! LoL! Stay tune for my Black Friday shopping!





My Kahlua was Stolen!

You must wonder,what happen to my Kahlua and who stole it,right! Before I tell you what had happened,let's me start my story from beginning.Remember the previous post regarding our new fire stove ? Read HERE to refresh your memory.Anyway,let's me show you the photos below.
what a beauty! this baby is working 24/7 to make us warm and comfy
Too bad the template come with it can't fit the surrounding marble .Anyway Eliot measure the template size and ask a welding guy to cut it.Unfortunately ,the welding guy screw up the whole template.So this insert a.k.a fire stove is without template for now.

Our whole den is too too hot but NOT hot enough through the whole house.So we get a fan on the door to blow out the hot air from our den to the stairs,up to all the rooms.

Our neighbour have the same unit so we figure out if this fan work for them,it's should work for us too,right?.....but still....upstairs is much colder than downstairs where the fireplace located..Well..... what else...




Look at my collection!! Guess what it's?
Of course ,it's my wines and liquor.I have to hide my collection with this mini costume if not it's will disappear sooner than I know.Ok..let's go back to the fire stove story...

Eliot said we have another option to warm up the whole house.Years ago his father cut a hole on the hard wood floor and install a pipe to let the warm air travel up to the second floor.So he moved the furniture himself to let the air blow up to the second floor..
Look at the cupboard on the right hand side!! I bought some liquors 2 months ago,hide inside the cupboard..When he moved the furniture,he saw it but didn't let me know.... Yesterday I saw the sliding door open! and....
Look at my brand new Kahlua!! left only 1/2 bottle now!
This fler stole my Kahlua!! I bought this Kahlua for baking,maybe left over I can make some drink(Mudslide or White Russian) for Christmas but now it's almost gone!! I don't think this Kahlua can survive until Christmas baking.*sigh*
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Thanksgiving is in 2 days but I still didn't get or prepare any food yet! Mr Turkey ,brussel sprout,sweet potatoes and etc still at the supermarket.Bbbbbbbbrrrrrrrr.......tomorrow I have to drive Eliot into the city to get his car.His car is ready for pick up after weeks in the auto shop.This time,we have a very big hole, dented in our saving...a Big $900!! He also have his timing belt changed.On the way home,I will do some food shopping at Queens.Maybe, I'm going to enjoy Malaysia's hawker food with Mishu in Malaysia restaurant before heading home!! Yaa....hoooo.!!..I'm not a fan of turkey but due to respect my American hubby ,I will cook Mr Turkey for this special day.I recalled 2 years ago,I eat curry chicken while they all eat Turkey.Eliot sound off,he said it's should be turkey dinner on this special day ,why I eat curry chicken for my dinner! Aiyoooo....*sigh*
By the way,Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!








7 Facts About Me

I have been tagged by Little Corner Of Mine for 7 facts about me. Actually this tag is for my kitchen blog but I decided to post it here .Hope you don't mind ,Ching:)


1:It's been a while...for me to reevaluate about myself.Most of the time,I been busy ,keep chasing the time (Time is very important for me),busy running around to accomplish task and assignment and forget to enjoy life to full extend.Recently I learned a friend from Malaysia just passed away at the aged of 38.He was suffering from colon cancer for 2 years before he left us,that make me very sad but in a way,it's good for him, stop him from suffering.Too young and so much to look forward.My mind keep wondering back to the happy moment we all spend with him when he was in US.


2:I was working(full time) my whole my life since I was 12 year old until Mishu was born,now I'm in semi-retired.Ooospph!! still have to work at home!!


3:I love shopping,cooking,blogging,gardening,baking ,fishing and......still searching...maybe sewing,dunno yet!



4:I must have rice or noodles for my daily meal with hot and spicy sauce!



5:I used to buy branded and luxury goods when I was single but after married I doesn't care so much if my clothes ,shoes or handbags have D&G ,CK or Versace logo anymore,as long as I feel comfy,that matters!



6:I 'm more financial responsible after I get married.



7:I had lost 40 lbs in 3 months, 12 years ago and now I gained all that back plus more after give birth to Mishu. Wish I can lost another 50 pounds again ,only wish so far! must praying and working hard!LOL!



Here are the rules for tagging:



1:Link to my blog (tagger) on your blog.


2:Give seven facts about yourself.


3:Tag another seven bloggers by leaving a comment on their blogs and letting them know they were tagged and listing them (and their blogs) on your blog.

Here you go....

1:Zuriada


2:Gertrude


3:Cat cat


4:HI


5:Rita


6:Sue-sue/


7:pingmouse


8: Dawn



Enjoy and have fun ladies:))

Disney On Ice-World of Fantasy,Here we come!

***Warning alot of photos and video***
Yesterday,we brought Mishu to see her beloved Minnie and Mickey Mouse at Nassau Coliseum!! It's approximately 30 minutes drive away from home.Well actually it's not much of Minnie and Mickey show,it's World of Fantasy .We had freezing cold temperature , yesterday night ,it's about 30 F but with wind blow,that mean minus another 10.When the wind blow I feel like my ears was pierce by knife!! LOL!
I booked our tickets 2 months in advance.I got a notice from Ticketmaster for special price at opening night.I think they found my address from last year booking.When Mishu was 2 year old ,we brought her to see Disney On Ice at the same venue..Mishu saw so many Minnie and Mickey show here and there,then visit Disney World when she was 2 1/2 year old,I think she forget or confused when, what and when she saw Disney On Ice.When I asked her about Disney On Ice ,she have no idea what I'm talking about..The invitation card offer a seat for $17,normally the seat cost $35 each!! Good deal ,eh?
We was 10 minutes late.When we walked in the coliseum,the show begin.Daddy have to hold Mishu on his shoulder while we walking toward our seat.
Guess.. who wearing this red and famous cartoon sweater? That Mishu Mouse!!.. wearing Mickey Mouse sweater!!
She not happy,see her sour and dull face..she see around her ,all kids have the Disney's special effect light,cup ,hat and etc..But the darn stuffs is freaking expensive!!

Mishu have no idea what is CARS.She rarely see this Cars cartoon,I think is more for boy than gal..
Actually we have good seat,I mean not too far or high location in the coliseum.Maybe I booked our tickets early ,that the reason..

Daddy is tired but he still have to come along for Mishu sake..I quickly ask daddy to get me some coffee and pop corn..This place is freaking cold.
Little Mermaid :Ariel and Lobster

The show is quite good...not bad for kids who didn't have the chance to visit Disney World yet! Donald Duck and Goeffy as host beside Mickey and Minnie
Goeffy make Mishu smile..
I like their colorful costume

Little Mermaid video...rise up your volume..enjoy!



famous Disney character come out again...always make Mishu smile again



next show,come Lion King

Lion King video...crank up your volume

another Lion King video..enjoy!!
Transmission time!!..Yaa..hoo!! See!!...this worker selling Disney cool stuffs!
It's doesn't look like recession,told daddy when I see "mountain people,sea people",in Cantonese they said :yan san ,yan hoi! here and there
At last Mishu have something to snack..
Yes,that is her pop-corn!!
I think it's about 15 minutes transmission time,workers cleaning and vacuum the ice skating rink
The next show...guess what it's!!
Fairies..

Of course,Tinker Bell!!
I was impressed with the skating skill






The end is coming...
Both Mickey and Minnie waving goodbye to audiences
Handsome Goeffy and Donald
And now the rest


Okay,Good bye everybody see you soon,said Mickey and Minnie!!
The End...home we go!!..Mishu fall asleep on the way home as usual..Guess what!! I received another special invitation from Ticketmaster last week at special price!! I quickly booked our next ticket at the same venue and time but different date! You want to know what the next show,don't go away too long....stay tune!!



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Hi!! My name is Lesley and I'm a simple SAHM(stay at home mom) who currantly live in Long Island,New York with my daughter Mishu and hubby Eliot .I'm Malaysian who live in US and A for many many moon and I'm a person who love to eat, cook and bake.If you have any suggestions ,questions or comments please feel free to email me at beachlover1917(at)yahoo(dot)com. To know more about my life or my kitchen you can always hop over to my other 2 blog.