Small In Size, Big in Popularity, Generous in Fun!

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!

Had a lovely gathering with family members this year at Malacca on the fourth day of Chinese New Year despite the threatening weather on that day after several days of scorching heat.

There were several reasons for this celebration (besides CNY). It was also a day to celebrate the impending birth of a new member of our family; scheduled for delivery today at Selayang Hospital and to thank our relatives for their support during our mom's roller coaster health condition last year.

To reward my special guests, I had placed a 3-tier choc fountain with several dippings all done up in the sticks to accommodate the little space that I have in my sister's house.

Thank God I managed to borrow a table from an aunt to enable me to place everything on it, as shown in the photo. I was marvelled at the response that my guests displayed when they reached the chocolate fountain table, as you could see from the photos. Great sports!

Noted that despite its size, it is very versatile as it could fit into any event irregardless of the size or space. Furthermore, as you will note, it is very popular with the young and the old. The result -: a satisfying event which I believed my guests were happy to be a part!

Kong Hee Fatt Choy everyone! Btw, Happy Birthday Natasha Au on the 18 Feb 2010!

Welcome to the family!

Chocolate Fountain Joy

Had several requests for more pix of the chocolate fountain, therefore folks, here they are......have a joyful feast!

A feast for the eyes and taste buds besides the euphoria of joy of seeing free flow of chocolate from the fountain!

Even the clown is getting his fill of joy and fun flowing from the Chocolate Fountain!

This is how you eat it! Yum!

Upclose and personal with Chocolate Fountain.

Order one today for your special event to give it a different twist to your special day!

Nyonya Chang

The Chinese Glutinous Rice dumpling or "Chang" (Hokkien dialect) festival is just round the corner. Being celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth Chinese Calendar. The history of this Chinese dumpling from the little that I knew is related to the attempt of the Chinese community in China long time ago to save the life of one of their local scholar who was sentenced to death by drowning in the lake. The community cooked some glutinous rice filled with sweet meat and nuts wrapped with bamboo leaves and threw the wrapped rice into the lake - for the fish to eat? Not too sure....... Ai ya, will try to source for its story and update this blog which I believe for those who are unfamiliar with the story would love to know. Those who knew the story, you are welcome to share! Now.....my own curiousity is being pricked! LOL!

The Baba Nyonya Chang has a glaring physical difference from the normal Chang as it has blue hue which is taken from the Butterfly Pea Flower (Bunga Telang) juice. Its filling of minced meat is sweet and aromatic from the use of spices. Its size and shape is the same with the other dumplings.

The Baba Nyonya community is a group of minority Chinese in Malaysia that originated from China who came to Malaya (Malaysia's former name) together with Princess Hang Li Po's entourage who was betrothed to the Sultan of Malacca. This group of Chinese married the locals and adopted part of their way of life in terms of food, language, culture and even dressing whilst maintaining their Buddhism religion. Initially most Baba Nyonyas could only conversed in Malay Baba language which is Malay mixed with Hokkien language, and hardly spoke any Chinese. However, over time, most of them could now converse in their mother's tongue and some had even embraced other religions. The menfolk were addressed as Babas whereas the ladies were known as Nyonyas.

This community which is also known as "Peranakan" is found mostly along the Straits of Settlement ie Penang, Malacca and Singapore. Some had migrated to other places such as Kuala Lumpur. Yours truly is a Nyonya herself, from Malacca.

The Peranakan's culture is beautiful and colourful. One of the most recognised and appreciated culture is their housewares. In the photo below and above, the plate and bowl are some samples of their beautiful culture (the white and blue version). They also have a colourful version which I hope one day to share its beauty in this blog. My family does not own many of these beautiful wares as most of them were either sold by its owner or given away to other relatives. What a pity...... sigh...

Read this link if you are curious about the Baba Nyonya's background......

http://www.mysinchew.com/node/21625

For those who wish to taste this unique Baba Nyonya glutinous rice dumpling, it is available for RM5.00 each, minimum order is 15 pieces. For quantity above 40 pieces, special price of RM4.70 each.

Requires 3 days of advance notice as they are freshly made and no preservatives are added. Furthermore, most ingredients are hand prepared.

Yippee.......found some links which have the story on the Chang........

http://www.knowingfood.com/rice/ricezongfest.html

http://kuali.com/flavours/review.asp?file=recfeature/2005/5/45littl&sec=recfeature

Happy Reading!

Chocolate Fountain REWARDS

Specially for Chocolate Fountain FANS........

....this lovely Chocolate Fondue Set is yours for having purchased 5kg and above of Chocolates for Chocolate Fountain, per order ..... Or.... for renting the 3-tier Chocolate Fountain machine 3 times in a year or 4-tier Chocolate Fountain 2 times a year.

This Chocolate Fondue set consists of a candle holder, a ceramic bowl & 4 pieces of stainless steel fork. It is a nice way to have your chocolate fondue at any time of the day with a small circle of family or friends..... or looking for romantic ideas? Psst...! It is believed that... Chocolate aids in creating the right mood...

The 3-tier Chocolate Fountain is suitable for 5 pax and above or .....if you enjoy seeing smooth flowing chocolate cascading gently from the fountain - buy or rent a unit!

REFERRAL Program Incentive......

For those who have been referring more than 5 of their family or friends to rent the Chocolate Fountain from me or had bought a total of 10kg of chocolates, TERIMA KASIH!!! For your kindness, a unit of this Chocolate Fondue set is on its way to you. Hope you would like it!

HURRY! Those who would like to own this Chocolate Fondue set for FREE, start referring Chocolate Fountain FUN to your family and friends as I have limited units left to be given away!

Just make sure your referrals mentioned your name upon booking the Chocolate Fountain and its chocolates to own this piece of Chocolate Fondue set for Free!

Chocolate Fountain for SALE or RENT

As everyone loves chocolate (young or old), this chocolate fountain machine is a fun way to enjoy it at any time of the day. A good way to socialise and is an easy conversational piece if the mouth is not filled with its wide varieties of delicious dips covered with choc yet!

Suitable for private or corporate function eg birthday, baby shower, engagement party, wedding, graduation celebration, house warming, anniversary, social gathering with family or friends, new product launch, company's function, etc or any reasons that you feel like giving yourself and family/friends or even your customers a chocolate treat!


This Chocolate Fountain machine could also be used as Cheese Fountain - hmmmm...great with lots of different dips!

Made up of simple parts...... it is easy to assemble and clean. Hassle free! This unit is portable therefore you could carry it with you to anywhere you wish to hold your special function either indoor or outdoor. Just make sure there is a powerpoint, that's all! Remember to bring your favourite dips too!

2 sizes are available for RENTAL: 3-tier and 4-tier Chocolate Fountain. The 3-tier Chocolate Fountain is suitable for up to 100 guests whereas 4-tier is for 200 guests and above.

As I have LIMITED UNITS FOR RENTAL, BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Imported Milk Chocolate buttons for the Fountain is available for sale! It's aromatic with the right sweetness to its taste.



Alternatively, you may call for Chocolate Fountain Catering Service which I do provide. Leave everything to me! For a quotation, tel me.

Call NOW to BOOK a unit for your function with a twist of FUN & UNIQUENESS to it! A definitely way to host a function that is memorable!

Tail end of the fun but Isaac is still enjoying it.........

Full Chocolate Taste

The chocolates are no longer for sale.

Good news for those who just wants to enjoy freshly made premium quality chocolate without any ganache.

There are 4 mouth watering choices for you to enjoy.....

Each weights about 10gm.

Milk Bottle

Handmade Choc is no longer for sale.

With the arrival of the newborn, you'll be busy with milk bottles, diapers, etc. Here's a chance for you to share your new found joy of "buzi-ness" with your family and friends by giving them edible milk bottles!


The milk bottles are available in pink, white and blue.

White chocolate is being used, each weights 15gm.

Er..is it feeding time yet.....?