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Ye Olde Smokehouse @ Cameron Highlands – Of Scones, Tea & Life on the Slow Lane

June 29, 2009 | 650 views | 27 Comments »

Continuation from the first part : Cameron Highlands – OK Tuck & Strawberry Park Resort ….

The simple 2 pages-Tea Menu from The Smokehouse …..

I’ve been to Cameron for a good many times over the course of my life. Yet the thought of spending hours appreciating a good cup of tea, paired with fresh warm scones did not cross my mind, as opposed to the more prominent steamboat meal, or DIY BBQ dinner.

Sip on your cup of English tea amidst the lush, green garden …..

Since this visit to Cameron was solely for work (initially, of course), we skipped all of the tourist destinations, namely Cactus/Rose/Flowers/Butterfly/etc Farms, the night market at Brinchang, and even the perennial favourite spot of many; the Tea plantations. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Tags: Cafe, Cameron Highlands, High Tea, Scones, Travel
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Cameron Highlands – OK Tuck & Strawberry Park Resort

June 25, 2009 | 458 views | 31 Comments »

The previous visit to Cameron Highlands was some time in August 2008. Almost a year ago. What better way to release pent-up frustration (with life, work and everything else ...), & escape from the sweltering heat of the lowlands, than a getaway to the Highlands located about an hour from Ipoh?

For a comforting meal to warm the tummy, and appease that hunger pang. Don’t you realise one gets hungry REAL quick at higher altitude?

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Tags: Cameron Highlands, Steamboat, Strawberry Park Resort, Travel
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Teluk Intan Nasi Pulut & Buntong Beef Noodles @ New Weng Fatt, Ipoh

June 23, 2009 | 504 views | 34 Comments »

Some might be wondering why there’s a vacuum, a dearth of sorts, in posts on Teluk Intan food. While Sitiawan’s/Manjung’s food got the MOST coverage as of late (for reasons undisclosed), even Ipoh’s very own lip-smacking goodies took a backseat.

Come to think of it, there’s probably NO post at all on Teluk Intan’s food here on Motormouth From Ipoh. Hmm … I gotta repent for my sins. Someday.

Meanwhile, feel free to submit your recommendations for any yummy Teluk Intan food (EXCEPT for Gulam Rasul, THAT famous Liew Kee Chee Cheong Fun, Ah Chai Rojak, and Mastan Ghani) that I may not have knowledge of.

Here’s KC in action. Glorified.

That’s why I’m making it up with this combination of a post. Killing two birds with one stone, if you will. Firstly, hands up anyone who have heard about Teluk Intan Nasi Pulut (Glutinous Rice) with Prawn, Barbecued Pork (Char Siew), and Curry?

If your hand (or hands, in fits of excitement) shot up faster than Schumacher’s adrenaline-charged acceleration, then I can almost guess your age. LOL. I said almost, ok? CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Categories: Ipoh Food
Tags: Beef Noodles, Buntong, Ipoh, Ipoh Food, Teluk Intan
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Motormouth … disciplined in Port Dickson?!

June 20, 2009 | 579 views | 22 Comments »

Back from Port Dickson yesterday. A short 3 days 2 nights vacation …. not. It was another course to instill those integrity/morale values/team building kinda thingie. You know, when one’s chomping his face off every corner he goes, while working some more, one REALLY is in dire need of some discipline. Or spanking.

PNB Ilham Resort @ Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan (Here’s their SITE)

Unabashedly, I’ll admit that it’s my first visit to Port Dickson. Yup, throughout the 70 years of my life. Bearing in mind the beach ain’t that worthy compared to cleaner ones out there, (or maybe, everywhere?) I did not even bother bringing a swim trunk nor any beachwear. For which I did not regret, as the low tide revealed all the ….. scums, litters, and dirt underneath the murky waters.

Which reminds me of the 2008 GE. Somewhat. =P CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Tags: Negri Sembilan, Port Dickson, Seafood, Travel
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Meet The Floggers (Chapter 3) : Right Round Gunung Rapat in Ipoh

June 18, 2009 | 1,449 views | 35 Comments »

Third time’s the charm they say. Thus, this 3rd instalment of Meet The Floggers will round up the saga nicely. Where else to conclude the chapters, but in my hometown of good old Ipoh itself?

Come early, else risk standing around waiting for empty seats @ Kwong Hong

Since Jason and Citygal were both back in Ipoh for an early Father’s Day celebration (how filial!), I took the opportunity and dragged myself and Jason over to Gunung Rapat (Citygal’s territory …. not mine. So NOW you know whom to call and ask for help in this area!) for that elusive Yong Tau Foo. OK, slightly exaggerated here, as the shop is in fact, ON the main road, in clear view, but me and KYT missed the shop not once, but twice.

Talk about lost sheeps. We might as well audition for a role in Lost; no artificial panicking necessary.

Yup, you’re NOT seeing super-imposed images of Yong Tau Foo. They practically stuffed those fish paste into ANYTHING imaginable ….

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Categories: Ipoh Food
Tags: Assam Laksa, Floggers Get-Together, Gunung Rapat, Heong Peng, Ipoh, Ipoh Food, Traditional Heong Peng, Yong Tau Foo
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Meet The Floggers (Chapter 2) : Of All Things Indian in Penang

June 16, 2009 | 293 views | 25 Comments »

Thanks to CK Lam, I was duly introduced to Ken of Foodpoi, and Lingzie in a food crawl session of sorts when I was back in Penang. Deja vu? Yeah, two floggers gatherings back to back, in the same week. (click HERE for the one in KL few days before this one)

Intricate details, alluring decor, & classic ornaments creating a warm, homely ambience

Initially planned for TWO restaurants, the session was subsequently shorten to accomodate a lengthier chat, without the need to rush and gorge/choke on our food.

We ventured to Market Street in Penang, an area populated by the Indian community. Hence no prize for guessing what we had for dinner. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »