what is happening to me

What am I to have for dinner? Thought maybe I would just have something from this hawker place. When I got down from the car and as I look at the shop there I think I am not so hungry already afterall.. What is happening to sapphire blu this evening.. Normally by this time she is already full and her stomach is already waiting to get digested.

Since I did not have the appetite to eat anything I just went back home. Maybe I should just have a cup of tea and biscuits for dinner tonight.

where am I heading to?

Which direction am I heading to? Where am I going to shop for more of my last minute shopping list for Chinese New Year ? So I just follow where my heart desires to go.. in the end I ended up in Kenyalang Park and there were so many cars but I was blessed to get a parking lot there.

There are not as much variety as last year or maybe am I just too early.. the last time I went there during Chinese New Year season was at night. Finally I didn't manage to buy anything at all there where I always buy my favourite artistes latest cds. Last month I went there to buy two sets of artiste group Fei Lun Hai latest albums and today I have nothing to buy from there..

Was feeling a bit hungry so I thought maybe I could buy some cakes to eat but when I look at the cakes I was not hungry anymore. Could it be I ate too much mandarin oranges before I went out and though I was hungry I did not feel like eating anything. Stomach filling with too much air?

Though I did not buy anything from there I managed taking some pictures of the environment in the evening at Kenyalang Park and here they are, I have already downloaded for your view. My apologies for the blur pictures taken due to hungry but not too hungry I guess. lol

a special reunion dish to share with...

Menu for reunion dinner: CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS BRAISED MUSHROOM

Bought this packet of mushroom from Boulevard Hypermarket the other day so I thought I will just share a recipe of Chicken Drumsticks Braised Mushroom with you for reunion dinner tomorrow. Happy trying this this but I am sure most of you already know well how to cook this dish.

Ingredients:

1 thumb-size young ginger, smashed or sliced thinly
chicken drumsticks, cut into bite-size pieces
dried mushrooms to your desire of liking, soaked to soften

Seasoning for chicken:
light soy sauce
pepper

to fry and braise:
tbsp oil
dark soya sauce
a pinch of castor sugar
oyster sauce premium LKK brand or any other brand
some chopped garlic
chopped shallots
cornflour mixture for thickening

Method of cooking

Marinate the chicken drumsticks that have been cut to pieces with light soy sauce and pepper and leave aside for an hour or so. Heat oil until hot and fry shallots and garlic until lightly golden. Add ginger the smashed young ginger and fry until fragrant. Add in the marinated chicken and mushrooms and stir-fry for few minutes then add in oyster sauce, dash of pepper, soya sauce and dark soya sauce to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over a low heat for an hour or until the mushroom and chicken is cooked and tender. Thicken with corn flour mixture.

from the wok to the bowl. Happy trying out this recipe

till my next dish for reunion dinner

A special Chinese New Year Message from me to you

Hope this coming Chinese New Year which is from 7th February 2008, Thursday to 21st February 2008, also a Thursday brings the gift of happiness, prosperity and laughter to you and everyone that you know. Happy Chinese New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai. May the year of Rat brings all that you wish for. A very special CNY wish for you from...

sapphire blu: http://www.helloskyblu.blogspot.com/

and my lunch will be....

Took me an hour or so to cook these two dish. A very long time indeed for just two simple dishes. Can't blame me I am in holiday mood and my thinking is already on the way to tv and astro channels waiting to watch for the nice movies and entertainment shows that I have earlier updated. The menu for my lunch just now are TAUCU TOFU FRIED MINCE MEAT AND SAMBAL BELACAN KANGKUNG SAPPHIRE'S STYLE

a special big thank you for those who drop by....

My favourite Valentine's cute teddy picture for this year. Sapphire Blu giving you this heart of appreciation and a big thank you for all of you who drop by to read my blog.

CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIAL TV AND ASTRO PROGRAMMES

Wow, can't believe it.. Chinese New Year is just a day after tomorrow and I can't wait to glu myself to the tv whole day long.. For those who wants to join Sapphire that's me, let's eat mandarin oranges together while we watch yar.. let's have a fun time watching as we eat.

There are so many varieties show and some of the best of Chinese movies and concerts will be aired over tv stations and Astro channels during these few days.. The year of the Mickey and Minnie mouse I call that is sure a fun year to be.. as Valentine's day is also not far away after Chinese New Year. Mickey and Minnie makes a great couple ever.

I came across a few movies that are worth watching and they are:-

New Year Eve 6th February 2008

On Chinese New Year Eve Special 2008, 10.30pm: Do join TVB artistes for a festive countdown celebration that is broadcast live from Hong Kong. Remember to watch. It will be shown over Astro Wah Lai Toi channel.

Chinese New Year Countdown Gala (9.30pm): Broadcast live from Fo Guang Sahn Dong Zen temple it features popular personalities from Astro and MyFM. Remember to watch.

Nicholas Tse and Jackie Chan are geared up for action in New Police Story be shown at 10pm over TV3 tonight. And also starring for those who are fans of Nicholas Tse. This show will definately tickle your bones on certain scenes and it is quite touching too at certain part of the movie.

Over RTM2 at 10pm a movie title Love Message : It is about a bittersweet tale of a childhood friendship, loyalty and love, set in modern day of Beijing. Cast: Leo Ku, Angela Chang and Ren Quan. I might be watching this instead of New Police Story that I have watched before two years back.
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Over RTM1 at 10.05 a short majalah programme - Heavenly Gong Xi Fa Cai: its about how two good friends prepare for Chinese New Year celebrations starting from the Eve till Chap Goh Mei. Hosts: Angeline Tan and Steve Yap. It is a local programme and for those local favourites can stay tuned for this programme.

Pesta Hong Bao (RTM2, 11am): Focuses on traditional Chinese cultural practices and performances, which include modern and traditional dances, songs and drama by AiFM deejays. Guest artistes include Long Piao Piao, Boyz Frenz and Summer Kids.

Over RTM1 again at 3.05pm Panggung Seri there is - Hadiah Tahun Baharu Some old friends, discovered their friend’s grief over losing her father, brings her a most meaningful New Year gift, acted by Stephanie Liah Tan, Yasmin Kahnif and Jonny Heng.

Chinese New Year Daytime Special 2008 at 11.30am over Astro Wah Lai Toi channel 311: Great entertainment from TVB artistes Lisa Wang, Amigo Chui and many more.

On first day of Chinese New Year, Fight Back to School will be shown at 3.30pm. This movie is acted by a very funny actor named Stephen Chow who will just make you laugh with his funny jokes.

Do not forget to watch Star Awards 2007 at on Thursday 2pm over AEC 301 channel : Watch for many favourite Singapore stars such as Zoe Tay, Fann Wong, Tay Ping Hui, etc.

The famous taiwanese group, S.H.E. Live in Kuala Lumpur 2007 Concert will be aired at8pm on Thursday too: Watch the trio – Selina, Hebe and Ella sizzle on stage. I love to hear them sing.. They have good combination voices.

For those who have been waiting for Martial Arts Global Award Ceremony 2007 it will be aired over TVB8 Astro, Channel 313 at 8pm on Thursday. Mega action movies stars such as Jacky Chan, Vaness Wu, Wu Jing and there are other famous stars too. I think I won't be watching because other channels will also have my favourite show that is going to be aired at the same time.

Watch "shout! it's showtime" (kai xing jiu hao) Chinese New Year Special on NTV 7 at 10.45pm, Thursday first day of CNY. Special guest appearance include Nick Zhong Sheng Zhong, Stella Zhong, Xiao Yu, Amber Chia and more. Do remember to watch this entertainment programme for it may not have a repeat again the next time.

I have been waiting for another movie that is a good one too that acted by is Wendy Wu -Homecoming Hero on second day of Chinese New Year which is a Friday at9.05am. The show starring Brenda Song who is a popular American Born Chinese. It is quite an interesting good movie to look forward to.

Charlie's Angels an English movie will be aired on Friday, 1.30pm that is second day of Chinese New Year too acted by Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu.

Why Me Sweetie to be aired over RTM2 at 2.30pm: It is about Ding, an American Chinese who studies drama in Beijing, falls for baker Dong. Unfortunately, he suffers from a mysterious disorder, which results in selective amnesia when he falls in love. Starringt: Louis Koo and Cherrie Ying

Rob-B-Hood is the movie I have been waiting to watch again and it is to be aired over Astro Wah Lai Toi Channel 311 on friday, 8th Feb. 2008. Do not miss this promising good watch comedy show:
Starring: Jackie Chan, Michael Hui, Louis Koo, Charlene Choi, Chen Baoguo, Gao Yuanyuan, Yuen Biao, Teresa Carpio, Ken Low, Hiro, Terrence Yin, Conroy Chan, Andrew Lin, Cherie Ying, Ken Wong, and introducing Matthew as The Baby

It is Jackie Chan who strikes again with his blockbuster movie The Myth at 10pm on the same Friday.

Oh yeah and not to forget there is a concert over 8TV.. a coundown concert that is to be aired on 8th February 2008 at 11.30pm. There are so many favourite singers of mine who will be singing and I can't wait to watch.. Since it is quite late at night I will just put alarm clock to set the time to watch.. will not miss this opportunity as I do not know when is the repeat again. The concert was held in Taiwan and some of the artistes are my favourite ones, Wang Lee Hom, Angela Chang. Other artiste that will be singing are Rainie Yang and many others too. Do not forget to join me watching on that night at 11.30pm okay!! More people more fun and enjoyable.

Don't forget to watch A Chinese Tall Story acted by Nicholas Tse and Charlene Choi over 8TV on first day of Chinese New Year at 10.30pm before going to bed.

Bug Me Not is the title to be aired at 9.30pm on second day of Chinese New Year. The story tells us about a girl who has supernatural powers to communicate with insects.. it's sure going to be a nice movie to watch for. I can't wait to watch this special unique movie.

Oh I am excited to watch out for the movie The Fun, The Luck and The Tycoon on first day of Chinese New Year at 3pm.. starring Chow Yun Fatt. It has been a long time since I last watch his movie after The King and I. Sure nice to watch him acting again in this show. The story is about a famous and clever rich spoiled playboy..

I missed out Kung Fu Mahjong 2 the last time it was shown in the theatre and so I am not going to miss it again this time.. It is on the first day too. Hope it will be as funny as the Kung Fu Mahjong 1 though I heard people saying this story does not have any connection story line with Kung Fu Mahjong 1. It is at 8.30pm on the same day.

On second day of Chinese New Year, Star Live Concert will be at 10am..Grasshopper was one of the group singers I liked before years back and now I can't wait to see them performing again.. a great fan of Zhang Dong Liang (Nicholas Teo) will be singing too.. really can't wait for the day.

Over Astro AEC channel 301 the 18th Golden Melody Awards will be aired at 2pm on second day : The best artistes from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan receive recognition for their outstanding performances at this annual awards presentation. Matilda Tao and Patty Hou co-host.

There is a special award show over TVB8 channel 313 on second day, Friday: Mandarin MOD Best 10 Awards Presentation 2006/07 is at 2.30pm: One of Asia’s most spectacular musical events, the MODs rewards Mandarin pop singers who have contributed significantly throughout the year.

On the same day at 3pm, the movie called Mr Coconut airs on ntv7. The movie stars Michael Hui, Raymond Wong and Ricky Hui. I do not know what is the story about but with three of them acting in this show sure will make me laugh till the ending of the story.

There is another concert called Gala Spectacular 2005 and it is a few years back concert who were perfomed by one of my favourite artiste, Alan Tam. Other than him, Aaron Kwok, Sandy Lam, Hacken Lee, Nicholas Tse, Twins, Kelly Chan and many more will be performing too.

This is the entertainment that will be aired over Astro Channel Wah Lai Toi at 3.30pm on Thursday , it is none other than TV Awards Presentation 2007 from Hong Kong. Lydia Sum, Lee Si Kei, Gigi Lai Chi, Moses Chan, Raymond Lam and many more in this annual TVB awards presentation. The show is hosted by Dodo Cheng with special guests like Kathy Chow, Ray Lui, Patrick Tse, Debora and Liu Jia Chang.

TVB 40th Anniversary Special over Astro Wah Lai Toi at 10.30pm on 8th of February 2008 : do watch Gigi Lai, Sonija Kwok, Michael Tse, Kwok Chun On, Moses Chan, Harlem Yu and other TVB stars come together to celebrate TVB’s 40th anniversary.

Don't forget to watch Rynn Lim or I normally call Lin Yu Zhong on second day of Chinese New Year. It is his first concert and is shown over Astro AEC channel 301 at 8pm. You will love watching his singing and performance. I hope I won't be going anywhere during that time but if I do I will still be recording it.

Do not forget to catch up with Chinese New Year Fireworks Display 2008 on TVB8 Astro Channel 313 at 8pm.
Have an Enjoyment moment watching the visual feast of this event that will be broadcast to you “live” from Hong Kong.

Astro Wah Lai Toi will also show a repeat of Astro Talent Quest 2007 (Final) at 3.30pm on 9th of February: This singing competition showcases the talents of singers from all over Malaysia. Special guests include S.H.E., Anthony Cheng and Andrew Tan.

Music on Fire 2008, 9pm over over Astro channel 313 TVB8 on: This programme provides an opportunity for megastars to showcase songs from their latest album as well as some of their all time hits.

Celestial Movies over Astro Channel 322 - catch up with this 28th Blue Dragon Awards at 11pm which rewards the excellence in korean film making. I am a fan of korean stars but I can't watch because I did not subscribe that channel.. for those who subscribe don't miss it.

There is a special programme that will be showen on NTV7 at 5pm Yummy Trail CNY Special with Jeff and Hishiko travel around the Klang Valley in search of interesting Chinese New Year cuisines.

Lord of the Rings III (The Return of the King) (RTM2, 9pm): Gongor is overrun by the Orcs of Mordor. Meanwhile, the former Fellowship of the Ring prepares for the final battle for Middle Earth.

There is a movie title Bulletproof Monk over RTM2 at 10pm: Martial arts master Monk protects a powerful ancient scroll that holds the key to unlimited power and street-tough Kar is his prophesied successor. The unlikely duo become partners to keep the scroll from a relentless power-monger. Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott and Jaime King.

On the fourth day of Chinese New Year, 10 February 2008, Astro AEC Channel 301
The Golden Bell Awards 2007 (2pm): Honouring TV programme makers in this outstanding awards event in Taiwan. Catch Tsai Kang Yong, Patty Ho, Matilda Tao and more.

Astro AEC channel 301 will have a talk show - Lucky 365 (7pm): A panel of speakers talk about Feng Shui application in their daily life. Through the discussion, Feng Shui master Yu Yang shares her experience and knowledge in Feng Shui practice and principle that help in answering various issues in life.


CNY Special over Ntv7 at 5pm about food: Jeff and Hishiko travel around the Klang Valley in search of interesting Chinese New Year cuisines.

IN RED - FIRST DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR, 7TH FEBRUARY 2008

IN PURPLE - SECOND DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR, 8TH FEB 2008

IN ORANGE - THIRD DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR, 9TH FEB 2008

IN GREEN - FOURTH DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR, 10TH FEB. 2008

Would like to thank all of you who drop by my blog every now and then.. see you all again in my next update.