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Masak-masak (Part 1)


Since I’m back in my ‘kampung’, I
thought I’d allow myself to indulge in one of the things I enjoy most –
cooking. Hehe. I’m not the best but thankfully no casualties have been reported
so far, so I reckon that’s a pretty good sign ay? Haha. So let’s get started!
Hehe. Today’s masak-masak menu…. *drum-roll* ….my preferred version of MACARONI
& CHEESE! *big-smile*

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preparing the raw ingredients *smile* 
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my preference for beef over-rules chicken at any given day. Haha
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checking the meat sauce concoction 
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the other key ingredient of the dish – the macaroni itself al dente
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all set for the oven. I obviously didn’t stinge on the cheese. Haha.

Oh and guess what? In the midst
of the preparation process, my mum surprised me with an apron she made for me
almost 14 years back! Can you believe it?! It was so hard to believe that she
actually kept it all these years. Haha. Amazing~

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my old apron! Haha
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wearing the ancient piece of cloth…haha. Feels as good as it was…
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…14 years ago! Hahahahahahaha.

She had Gloria’s (my second
sister) old apron too! Haha.

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Gloria’s property. Haha.

So after a fulfilling afternoon
in the wet kitchen, ‘Hannah’s home-cooked
Mac-&-Cheese
’ was ready to be served… hehe. Big boss Mum gave me an
A1 for this, so it couldn’t have been too bad right? Haha. More to come in the
next post… *grin*

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ready to eat!!!!!!
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a slice for you *smile*
  1. Teoh Chin Siew
    Teoh Chin Siew05-27-2009

    That apron is your childhood memory, Hannah. Keep it at your closest place. =) (include it in your heart) Can I have some of those.. it smells good from here.. lol. Enjoy yourself silly Hannah. Keep on being cheerful as always. =)

  2. ESquire
    ESquire05-27-2009

    Good Evening Hannah

    howeryiuuu? enjoying the life back in the hometown ay? after all these years. you really look like the real kampung girl, the real chun chun kampung girl. no make up and naturally sweet looking. woohooo. Any chance we all get to try some of your deliciously looking cooking at some point in time. And possibly you should publish a book too, called ” The Good Food – Hannah Tan’s Selection”. always love anything pasta-rish. Is that the little you? Wow any more pics of the little you, post it la. Cool, cute and lovely parents you have (last post).

    Thanks for the H1N1 jab thingy you posted, didnt know of the existence. Only read your post after my travel. got the clearance at the airport, god willing, shud be allright. What version was that for (now its H1N1 V3.2), anyhow better to be safe than sorry right.

    Have a fantastic time back home aiitt. have a good and safe precious moment. and if possible switch to mac too, no more pc. take care love, kind regards and best wishes to Hannahs parents too. tara ; )

  3. ESquire
    ESquire05-27-2009

    Oh, by the way, dont you wanna rotate your song for the website, to any other numbers. when is the newly anticipated album coming out, looking forward to it and the “Indah” song, lovely tunes and arrangements, just too short la, cant have it extended ke? aiitt thats all for now, sweet dreams…

  4. Ooi Eu Veng
    Ooi Eu Veng05-27-2009

    Awwww for me? *aummm*

    U look juuuuust as cute as u were back in the old days!

    so when will u b sharing the recipe? ;)

  5. Joshua Aeria
    Joshua Aeria05-27-2009

    the mac n cheese kinda looks like a shepherd’s pie *drool* :D

  6. adli
    adli05-27-2009

    i can just DROOL and ‘intangibly’ makan Hannah’s Mac&Cheese :(

    NAK SIKIT!!!!!!!! :D

  7. Ivan Cheah Synn Wynn
    Ivan Cheah Synn Wynn05-27-2009

    I’ve never seen mac and cheese before, but it kinda looks like something else I like, lasagna :)

  8. Lea Ann
    Lea Ann05-27-2009

    Looks like lasagna to me. but i bet it was great! hannah! can you teach all of us your version of mac & cheese? in steps pretty please? *grins*

  9. Marv
    Marv05-27-2009

    Your mummy is so sweet. That apron looked cute. Nostalgic feeling.. haha. Not quite a big fan of macaroni but that mac n’ cheez seems pretty tempting! You’re really good in cooking I must say. Will be anticipating for the next menu… *grin*

  10. noami
    noami05-27-2009

    woohoo! the Macaroni and Cheese looks so yummy!!! hehehehe :) I should stay there for couple of week..at least can meet with you Hannah hahahaha…I was there last week at your ‘kampung’…. Hopefully, next timelah! hehehehehe :D Regards, from us in Miri.

  11. noami
    noami05-27-2009

    woohoo! the Macaroni and Cheese looks so yummy!!! hehehehe :) I should stay there for couple of week..at least can meet with you Hannah hahahaha…I was there last week at your ‘kampung’…. Hopefully, next timelah! hehehehehe :D Regards, from us in Miri.

  12. adli
    adli05-27-2009

    lasagna ke…. macaroni & cheese ke… Hannah does it, GERENTI SEDAP!! :D hehe

  13. Danny
    Danny05-28-2009

    Woah! It looks really really good!!! Wish i can taste it! *stomach Growls*

  14. Hannah Tan
    Hannah Tan05-29-2009

    Haha. You guys so cute la… haha. Trust me Danny & Adli, pictures are always deceiving! Haha. But hey, thanks for having so much faith in me. Haha. Love LOVE you for that! Haha
    Noami, sorry I missed you this trip. My love to your family and all in Miri *smile*
    Marv, yes indeed. *smile* On the part about my mum, not my cooking ya… Haha.
    EV and Lee Ann, ok, I’ll give you the recipe tmw k. *smile*
    Esquire, soon soon I hope. Haha. Thanks for the brilliant idea on the cookbook. Haha. Eventually wanna do a food program but give me some time to gather the funds to produce it ya. Haha. Oh and I’m not sure which version of the H1N1 it was but it was the only one available in town, so regardless, it’s definitely the latest one Malaysia has. Hahaha. And I have a mac, but gave up using it after 3 months because so many problems, which is not supposed to be a norm for macs. Anyway, thanks for the advice and for sharing your thoughts. *smile*

    CS, so cute la you. Haha. As long as it’s with my mum, it’s safe. After all, she’s already managed to do that for the past 14 years… Haha.

  15. ammar85
    ammar8506-01-2009

    hannah..nak sikit macaroni n cheese tu boleh.. :)
    u look so damn B.E.A~~~UUUUUTIFUL GURL..
    LOVE YA..
    MMMMMMMMUUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH..

  16. David Chan Chow Chin
    David Chan Chow Chin06-18-2009

    Looks like a perfect housewife…

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