Italian Delicacies Fiesta

moshi-moshi mommies ;)

Wish you were in sweet weekend~ Miss ya *hugs*

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Latest pic: Lil HidE-cHan:-D

Uh oh, today just a lil update on our last week Italian Delicacies Fiesta; we decided to make baked macaroni & lasagna together *yay*

Hope you’ll enjoy do the same cooking theme with your beloved toddler *winks*

Indeed, it was an awesome week for all of us! *Alhamdulillah*

Even though I am really over-loaded with my dateline job for designing & book writing, thus, I promised “Tomorrow we’ll make the béchamel sauce, grate the Mozzarella cheese, assemble all the layers and bake the lasagna, alright kids?”.

Yes, I often crave spaghetti bolognaise; lasagna is another thing that regularly finds it’s way into my subconscious and shouts “eat me, bite me”, uh oh!

pss..I have a secretly passion for great food, especially lasagna!

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Below are some of our kiddies pictures on their Italian Weeks:

In the morning: Make Creamy Beef Sandwiches~

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Tadaa~

 

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Cheezy dream!

 

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With Mushroom Soup~

 

1st night: Grated cheese!

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Kiddies with their efforts to help me~

 

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1st attempt!

 

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2nd attempt to make baked macaroni~

 

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Yeay!

 

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3rd attempt!

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Result: Baked Macaroni with Pan-Grilled Lamb Shoulder

 

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We also made some garlic bread to go with it~

 

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And fresh salad with olive oil seasoning~

 

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2nd days: Making Beef Lasagna!

 

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Let’s start!

 

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Go on!

 

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Cheese Eater Alert!

 

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Oh lil fingers~

 

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Done ^-^

 

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1st attempt~

 

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Another bites!

 

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With our favorite mayo+lettuce salad ;)

 

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2nd attempt!

 

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Candid 1

 

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Candid 2 *Done!*

 

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Ohhh miss you~

 

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2nd attempt *alhamdulillah, burp*, oh it’s grandma’s favorite too!

 

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Just can’t hold anymore, again: grilled lamb!

Grilled Lamb’s Note: In the morning before start any work, shake the lemony marinade and lamb chops in a plastic bag, and then store it in the refrigerator for the day. When you come home for dinner, you’ll have ready-to-grill lamb chops waiting for you.

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Let’s cooking mommies ;)

May Allah swt blessed your cuddly family. Amin~

How to Make First Bento with Your Toddler

moshi-moshi mommies ;)

Wish you were in happy day *hugs*

Today, I’d love to share our moments of making first bento and tips on how to make perfect sushi rice~

Seaweed and vegetables are great for toddlers (and adults!) and since making sushi can be a fun project, it’s a great way to entertain your lil angel and get them to eat healthily.

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Lettuce, cucumber slices, crabsticks and carrots slices ;)

 

Sushi means “vinegar flavored rice”.
It is a simple food that can be prepared with foods we all know and love.
It does not have to involve any raw meats.

Learning how to cook rice and prepare sushi rolls is a window into Japanese culture.

Indeed, it is simply tasty and nutritious ;)

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Below are some of our pictures *alhamdulillah*:

 

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Preparation~

 

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My first tamago!

 

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Wohoo~ Cooling the tamago.

 

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YunaFi-cHan n Tamago *winks*

 

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Me: Guide my kiddies on how to make Maki Roll

 

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KiruaMi-cHan: Making his very first Maki Roll!

 

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Superb job big bro! *yatta*

 

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ReiHi-cHan: making her first Maki Roll! *uh oh*

 

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Splendid job big sis! *kawaii*

 

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Result: Kiddies Bento - Maki Roll + Tamago + Sushi Rice (shapes of bear, heart & star!)

 

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Result: Papa’s Bento - Maki Roll + Tamago + Chicken Teriyaki + Sushi Rice (shapes of bear, heart & star!)

 

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Here are some tips on “How To Make Perfect Sushi Rice“:

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Things You’ll Need:


Step by step guide
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To make great sushi, the fish needs to be fresh, and the rice needs to be sticky.

The following amounts will make about four cups of rice, enough to make several rolls or pieces of sushi nigiri.

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How to Make Sushi Rice (Gohan):

Step 1: Preparing the Vinegar

Step 2: Preparing the Rice

Step 3: Cooking the Rice

Step 4: Seasoning the Rice

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Tadaa~

Notes:

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Hopefully you’ll enjoy your “Sushi Day” with your toddlers too!

Gambatte ne mommies ;)

May Allah swt always blessed your day. Amin~

p/s: If you would like to do same activities with your precious toddler and love to get the above items, feel free to email me at littlekittlestore@gmail.com or just click here for details ;) We’ve only got 10 set. Delivery on 15 November 2008.

 

Piggy Bank: How To Teach Toddler to Save Money

Oyasumi nasai mommies ;)

May you have sweet dream.

Tonight, I love to share tips on money matter *giggles*.

For parents who are committed to a philosophy of frugal living, teaching kids to save money is a top priority.

Money management must be learned *uh oh!*.

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Big bro & big sis with Raya’s present from Nek Mi ;)

 

Teaching toddles to save money isn’t easy, however it’s worth it!. They usually want to spend money they receive immediately.

Often to encourage savings, you may need to show your toddlers the benefits of saving in exaggerated ways. Once they understand the concept you can back off a little.

 

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Piggy bank: Owned by KiruaMi-cHan & ReiHi-cHan

 

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Piggy bank: Owned by YunaFi-cHan & HidE-cHan

 

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Here are some tips on “How To Teach Toddler to Save Money“:

Things You’ll Need:


Step by step guide
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For every dollar your child saves, offer to put in a matching contribution. When they are little, you might be able to match 100%. Once they are older 25% or 50% might be reasonable to encourage them to save.

 

Notes:

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Don’t forget to try this money project with your toddler!

Gambatte ne ;)

May Allah swt always blessed your family. Amin~

 

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