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Where To Buy Keto or Low Carb Bread and Dessert In Kuala Lumpur

I have just ordered my first low carb bread pudding and keto almond buns.  So excited to receive them today.  I purchased them from Puan Sharifah through the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.  Puan Sharifah bakes as a hobby and she is also following the keto way of eating.

Low carb bread pudding with dried blueberries.  I haven’t taken a bite yet and the bread pudding is now in my fridge.  It smells so good.

This is a photo of the bread puddings taken from her FB page.  You can opt for dried cranberries or no fruits at all.

My keto almond buns.

I had one for lunch today and slather it with butter.  It was so soft and delicious.

She uses stevia/erythritol in her desserts and 90 to 90% dark chocolates if the recipe calls for it.    So if you want to have some keto bread and desserts, do check out Puan Sharifah’s FB page here – https://www.facebook.com/sharifahfatimah.abubakar or the Low Carb and Keto Malaysia Marketplace.

Great Weekend With My Tribe

One of my besties was back in Ipoh last weekend so I went back to Ipoh to meet up with her.  We have not met each other for 3 years and can you imagine the conversations we had?  Eventhough all of us chat on Whatsapp but nothing beats meeting up in person.  4 of us got together on Saturday and we started with our lunch at The Museum.  Then we went to have coffee and cakes at Little Allegra.

There was so much to talk and laugh about, not to mention, photo taking time.  Sigh….the meet up was too short as we were busy with other appointments and cannot chat until nightfall.   Nevertheless, it was a great catch up and we so miss each other.

“There is something about childhood friends that you just can’t replace”.

This quote is so true!  All of us have been friends since primary school.  Life is a long, winding road, and sometimes we lose friends along the way.   However, we have been fortunate enough to stay close through the highs and lows, the distance, and anything life throws at us.  We are each other’s support system, life coaches and complaint-listeners.  So blessed to have my besties!

Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street

Last Saturday, my family and I checked out the latest tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur.  It is the Kwai Chai Hong, a hidden lane between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling.  A few weeks before Chinese New Year when I was in Petaling Street to buy my baskets, I spotted a row of bright yellow and blue shophouses just behind the Basket Shop.  They are pre-war shophouses which have been restored.  I didn’t check them out then but lately, I have been seeing many posts on Facebook about the Kwai Chai Hong so I couldn’t wait any longer.  Below is the excerpt about Kwai Chai Hong which I read online.

This April, Bai Chuan Management unveils Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’, which involves the restoration of 10 storehouses and the laneway hidden in between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling (mostly known as Chee Cheong Kai and Petaling Street).

Nestled among rich Chinese heritage in Kuala Lumpur city centre lies Kwai Chai Hong, which carries the memories of Malaysia’s Chinese community back in the 1960s. In the preservation of the cultural legacy, Project ‘Kwai Chai Hong’ turns the walls and building’s façade into interactive thematic murals, whilst staying authentic to their architectural characteristic.

The murals depict the daily lives around the Kwai Chai Hong neighbourhood, evoking the prosperous, harmonious scene during the golden era of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown – making it a superb Instagram location for all generations. Set to be the latest attraction to Kuala Lumpur, Kwai Chai Hong is the place to be for a quick weekend excursion and plenty of scenic OOTDs.

Here are some of the murals I took that day.

The attractive yellow and blue prewar shophouses.

This bridge connects the lane to Kwai Chai Hong.

A creepy crawler plant with roots exposed.

Lanterns in the air

This is the entrance to Kwai Chai Hong. The bird mural has been there for a few years.

Another KonMari Session

So I was looking at my wardrobe a few nights ago and I didn’t like what I saw.  The pile of t-shirts and tops sitting on my wardrobe were so untidy.  I just didn’t like the way they were stacked up.  Arrgh!  I decided to do a #Konmari eventhough it was almost bedtime.

See how unorganized this is.  I know I am to be blamed because each time when I take something out, the stack becomes untidy.  So, I went through this pile and gave some clothes away.  Then, I folded them nicely and orderly and put them back.  They look better, until the next time when I have to take out another top.  Sigh!

Actually, I have been going through my wardrobe every 2 months and yet I always managed to find clothes to be given away.  This means only 1 thing – I need to shop less!

What I Did Over The Weekend

The Raya holidays are over and school is starting tomorrow.  Missy’s school didn’t have a long break during the Raya holidays as the final exam is just around the corner. She only had 2 days off.  So during this break, we did not make any plans.

I spent some ‘me time’ watching Chasing The Dragon : The Wild Wild Bunch II.  It is a pretty good movie and I know I sound bias because 4 of my favourite actors are in this movie together.  They are Tony Leung Ka Fai, Simon Yam, Gordon Lam and Louis Koo.

I watched the movie at TGV Jaya and this is now our family’s fav cinema as the seats are very comfortable compared to GSC.   Their coffee is very good too.  I got myself a cup of cappuccino that day.

See, plenty of leg room.  I do enjoy watching movies by myself.  Actually, I like doing things by myself because some quiet time is good for the soul.

On Sunday evening, we went to the park.   I haven’t run since I recovered from dengue so it was a good run for me.  Missy also ran with me initially but when she got tired, she took a breather and went on the monkey bar.

She has been pulling herself up on the bar at home so it was easy for her to make it across at the park.  Monkey bar is a good and fun exercise to improve your posture and strength.

We had a great time at the park, getting some fresh air.

Keto Bak Zhang For Dragon Boat Festival

I have been drooling at the photos of bak zhang (glutinous rice dumpling) on my Facebook feeds since 2 weeks ago. As I don’t take rice, I can only look at the bak zhang.  I have seen people selling keto bak zhang online but they are so expensive.  At RM18 for one keto rice dumpling, I find that it is way too expensive compared to the regular rice dumpling at RM7 each.  The only difference between a normal bak zhang and a keto bak zhang is that the later is made with cauliflower and psyllium husk to hold the dumpling together.

I was so happy when I saw my friend’s sister-in-law making some keto bak zhang as she is also following the keto way of eating.  This is her first time making them and so I asked her if she would sell some to me.  I didn’t know how much she would charge me but I knew it won’t be RM18 each *chuckle*.

When she finally told me that she has kept aside 5 cauli-rice dumplings for me,  I couldn’t wait to taste them.

Here is my bunch of keto dumplings.

Check out the ingredients! There are dried shrimp, scallop, mushroom, pork and salted egg yolk.  Gawd, it is so delicious!  I couldn’t taste the cauliflower and it is just like the real thing! I must say that she is really good at making keto bak zhang.  My life is now complete!

Happy Rice Dumpling Festival Everyone!

My Quick Low Carb Breakfast

On days that I don’t know what to eat or when I am tired of having soft boiled eggs for breakfast, I would grab some avocados from the market.  They are filing and easy to prepare.  Well, actually, just cut them into half and dig in.   With a cup of coffee, I am all set!

Having breakfast at my office desk.

Can you share any other low carb or keto breakfast ideas?

Watch Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch Movie

I just found out today that a new Hong Kong movie will be coming to our shore next week.  Chasing the Dragon II : Wild Wild Bunch Movie stars many of my favourite actors and they are Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Gordon Lam Ka Tung.

This movie is based on real-life crimes that terrorized Hong Kong in the 1990s.  Logan (Tony Leung Ka Fai) is the head of leading a notorious human trafficking gang, abducting the children of Hong Kong’s elite. Police forces decide to send in Sky (Louis Koo), a Hong Kong undercover agent whose mission is to infiltrate and save the hostages, all while bringing the gang and their leader to justice in this action-packed thriller.

Check out the trailer below.

I can’t wait to watch it!

2 Weeks After Dengue Fever

Just a little update on the situation.  It has been 2 weeks since I have been discharged from the hospital and back to work for a week.  I still feel tired sometimes and can’t walk really fast like I used to.  I have to take things slowly.  Been drinking chicken soup, Chinese medicinal soup and chicken essence on top of the daily multivitamins.   It is unbelievable that a mosquito can cause so much ‘damage’.

I was off keto / low carb when I was in the hospital and a week after discharged.  However, I felt very bloated after eating carbs and now I am back to keto again.  I guess it would take about a month or so to regain my strength.  Can’t wait!