2007 Perfect Pineapple Tarts

IT HAS BEGUN - The Pineapple Tart War!

I promise you the most perfect-est pineapple tart ever! Crispy, yet melt in your mouth God-sent buttery pastry, topped with a generous portion of Sweet & tangy pineapple filling, home-cooked over an old fashion charcoal pot!

Can you taste it already???
Oh my, my...It just can't get any better!

First come, first serve peeps! Spread the word! (Other cookies also available!)
Email me @ Chrispantry@gmail.com.

87. Chef-On-Call

Dinner for Two

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CHARMAINE & PARTNER!

I had such joy cooking this menu spread for Charmaine and her partner's anniversary. I got to meet this thoughtful lady yesterday evening and I'll have you know that she's one gal eager to show her friend's and family that she loves and appreciates them. Very sweet, isn't it?
Here's the menu:-

STARTERS















Fresh Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella cheese with Black olives & Dill















Stuffed mini Portabello mushrooms with cheese and Italian Parma Ham

ENTREES















Crispy skin Salmon (cooked medium rare) with creamed cheese Spinach and Lemon mustard cream sauce















Lamb backstrap cooked medium rare, served on Garlic mashed potatoes with Mint Salsa

DESSERTS



















Panna Cotta with sweet Balsamic Vinegar Mixed Berries



















Macadamia Cookies & Cream Torte
(Brownie with White Chocolate Macadamia mousse)

And for a very good gal pal, mini cupcakes - Chocolate Banana & Vanilla Strawberries, with decorations and wordings especially designed for her! Happy Birthday Alicia!

86. Wholewheat Tortilla Wraps

Guess what I made? Tortilla wraps!
It took me many hours and lots of muscle work, and after it all, I've got a stack of super thin, soft and delish Wholewheat Tortilla wraps!
Cherns thought I was wrapping the wraps, but I told him I was making the wraps from scratch - wholewheat flour, plain flour, salt, Olive oil & water. He was impressed. I'm pleasantly surprised at how my dough and end product turned out too. Now, I can make my very own Western "popiah" wraps for meals!

The BEST are on SALE!

Usually, sales and discounts are offered to items that can't move or are old stock. As for Chris' Pantry, that is not the case! I'm in the mood for a New Year offer and I'm going to offer my most popular items at a 15% discount off the regular "damage". And I assure you that nothing but the best ingredients will still go into them!

There's a catch though...
Orders must be for Jan 17th, 18th, 23rd till 26th ONLY! Drop me an email or for friends who have my number, call my mobile, ya!
Noo...I'm not clearing my fridge of apples or tea or chocolate. It's because my hubby will be out of town, so I'll have more time to cook and bake for everyone else - extra lorvin' for the bakin'! ;0)

Looks like it's gonna be a yummilicious following 2 weekends....*Yum*Yum*Yum*













1) Mom's Apple Pie - 9" round
This pie is filled with loads and loads of Granny Smiths, Raisins
and mom's secret ingredient. This pie is a must-try! Even Uncle Sandy who doesn't like apple pie loves it!














2) Earl Grey Butter cookies - tub of ~33pcs
No regrets whatsoever! This super flaky butter cookie is a hit with everyone - a must have for Tea!











3) Triple Chocolate Tart - 9" Round
The quintessential for the chocoholic! 'Nuff said. Choice of Brandied cherries for the extra *OMPH*!











4) Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate cookies - tub of ~33 cookies
Okay! Okay! I'll offer this too! Happy? Haha...! This hot seller is up here on demand. Filled with soft oatmeal, raisins and chocolate chips, this addictive snack is low in sugar and perfect as munchies. Act quick though - these disappear real fast!

Email: Chrispantry@gmail.com
Or call me! Hear from you soon!

84. Bo Bo Cha Cha - My way!

I'm in the mood for all things creamy and coconut milky and since they don't make Bo Bo Cha Cha the way I like it elsewhere, I decided to make my very own!

I use freshly squeezed Coconut milk, pure cane Rock sugar (the yellow type), Yam, Indonesian sweet potato, Mini sago and Black-eyed beans. For fragrance, I threw in a bundle of fresh pandan leaves from my garden.

Wonderful! Serve hot, with a drizzle of first layer coconut milk and it'll be just so perfect for a cool rainy day! I especially like how the black-eyed beans are slightly crunchy - adds bite to the entire dish.

83. Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate chips cookies - Ready for CNY?

These are a MUST HAVE for the coming Chinese New Year! I guarantee that if you had these on your table, not only will no one speak to one another because they have these yummy cookies in their mouths (and another in between their fingers), but also because they're searching for more amongst the rest of your goodies or in your kitchen rummaging through your chiller!

Another new item on my list - Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate chip cookies!

These crunchy, light and buttery jewels are made with a little brown sugar, lotsa fluffy oatmeal, raisins and some chocolate chip for sweetness. Terribly addictive, I promise! Hmm...is that a good thing or a bad thing now...? :0P

First come first serves peeps!

82. Crispy Bacon Onion and Mushroom Quiche

Cherns asked me to prepare lunch for him yesterday and he mentioned he wanted a sandwich. But a sandwich would be soggy if "ta-pao-ed" (doggie-bagged), so I decided on something healthy, yet filling and this is it...

Crispy Bacon, Onion and Swiss brown mushroom quiche topped with tomatoes and Dill! It's packed with all that filling and held together by fresh eggs, milk and a bit of cream. It's got freshly ground pepper and some nutmeg in it too. All in an ultra thin savory pastry shell. Delightfully light, yet flavourful and packs a punch!

A must have for Brunch or Tea!

PS: I prepared a side of Romaine Caesar salad with freshly grated cheddar cheese for him too!

81. Cranberry Milk cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting

F. from STB asked me to make something healthy for a meeting with guests who are more health conscious, so I made these newbie cupcakes! (Among other delish Oatmeal raisin cookies which are so yum!)

These milk cupcakes are chunk-ful of dried California cranberries and topped with a tad bit of soft Lemon cream cheese frosting and half a maraschino cherry. It's got less sugar in it - so all the sweetness comes from the berries and the delightful bit of frosting. *Yum*

Old fashion Chocolate cupcakes with Strawberry jam Lemon cream cheese icing from Kris to Elly and her daughter. Hope she gets well soon! *HUGS*

80. WELCOME 2007!

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEEPS!
(Especially to AA and the rest at VISA!)