Totally Carnivorous @ Handorf Inn Hotel - Adelaide (5th July 08')

Harloo everyone, how's it going? After a long long "rest", I'm back here again to lighten up your day! Thanks to Nicole for asking me to be hardworking, won't procrastinating again, gal~ This post is about the yummy German cuisine I had during my winter trip to Addie (Adelaide)!! Really thanks to all my friends in Adelaide for your sweet hospitality for bringing me around, hunting for good food and sight seeing~ **Sorry for those vegetarians, this is for the Meat-Lovers**

Handorf is a prestigious tourist spot that most people would love to be there for a taste of Mediterranean exhilaration. The German descendant village is full of history, heritage and hospitality nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.


The German town in Winter season

The members of the epicure team were: Ivan, Khai Jue, Chi Hou and I (all Penangites). Both Ivan and Khai Jue are my high-schoolmates in JSHS and we haven't met each others for so long since we left high school. Our mission objective was to "conquer" the Handorf Inn Hotel and fully transforming to be the REAL Carnivore....muahaha!! Here we go...


Let's have a sip of hot mocha in such cold weather - simply the BEST


The famous Handorf Inn Hotel@Handorf, Adelaide


Hassle-bassle in the shop...

Once we have settled in for our dining table, the waiter handed us a well-pictured menu with superb choices of food to be ordered. Of course, we have ordered all the signature dishes that the restaurant has to offer...Since we are dining in a German restaurant, we definitely won't miss the throat-soothing beers that are complement to the delicious dishes!!


Hofbrauhaus Munchen beers on tap for you to experience - "The Original Brew of Bavarian Kings!"


The 1st dish - A Taste of Germany Platter

The meats were so succulent and tender, accompanied with the crispy skin...Oh man, that's HEAVEN!! German sausages had its own uniqueness as various types of herbs were added into the minced meats...thumbs up!


The 2nd dish - Giant juicy pickled pork hock (knuckle)

The pork knuckles is another limelight of the day as the meat was so juicy. This dish is different from what we used to have in Chinese or Thai restaurants which is deep-fried version to have the crunchy and crispy texture. The pork knuckle was lightly seasoned and scalded in hot simmer water to preserve its original juiciness of the meat. The complemented sauerkraut (sour cabbage) and Rhine potatoes with mustard seeds sauce were the best side dishes to add another different taste and flavour to the meats...YUMM!


The 3rd dish - Handorf Inn's Char-Grilled Pork Ribs (1kg)

Hoho...we won't be a great carnivore without having these gigantic pork ribs to satisfy our hungry stomach. The pork ribs were served with the home-made garlic sauce, the crunchiness of the meat was another flavour-adding point to make the dish to be so tasty! Big mouthful of meats then "flowing" down a with big mouthful of beers, nothing can beat this...!!


Khai Jue, me, Ivan and Chi Hou (delighted to meet up the Penangites in Addie)

Its such a great experience to have fun with all of ya, bro!! Really looking forward in seeing all of ya again...take care, come over to Brissy anytime!! **Kev is craving for food and saliva keep dripping, :-P**


The wonderful rainbow cutting across the sky was a great endpoint for this dreamy meal...

For more information about the restaurant, please visit http://www.hahndorfinn.com.au/


Golden shiny sky at dusk - scenery from my window

Alright folks, it is all for today's post. Finally I've successfully to write up this post after such long slack!! Will have lotsa readings and assignments to catch up, till then, all the best to all of ya...CHEERS!!

Love,
Kev XOX

Gundam 00 - Gundam Throne Zwei

Harlo everyone, I'm back from the ever-wonderful Adelaide city 2 days ago!! After being nagged for long by my friends to update my blog, so I'm here to write up new post reluctantly...Its probably have to blame on my tiredness! Guess what, I accompanied my tech-geek friend, JJ, to queue up for the long-waiting iPhone which had launched today!! Moreover, Australia and New Zealand are the first nations among other countries to enjoy the technological gadget, due to the differences in time zone! After a long, boring, full-of-shyness wait for around 4 hours, JJ has finally managed to sign up a 24-months iPhone 3G contract with only AUD$56 monthly charges and given an exclusive AUD$300 worth of credits!! She was jumping up high for joy...so excited huh, gal !! Well, for me, I am still appreciating my current Nokia 6270 and hope it can help me up for longer periods, thanks buddy! I guess everyone outthere is screaming out **softly** for the Adelaide photos? Err, I will post them up shortly, please be patience ya!!

Alright, from the topic of this post, you guys should know I'm writing up a special report for my newly arrival Gundam HG model - Gundam Throne Zwei!! The parcel has arrived at my place when I was still in Adelaide and gonna thanks to my neighbour, Dr. Fong, for keeping the parcel on my behalf ^^


The gundam model box - all the way from Japan!!


The pilot of the powerful machine - Micheal Trinity from the Trinity Family

The word Zwei means number 2 in German and there are total of three Gundam Throne (Eins, Zwei, Drei - 1, 2, 3). Hee...it just needed 1 and a half day to finish off the assembly process, I supposed it was less complicated than the Kyrios, let's have a look at the finished product...


The tough, versatile and close-combat ultimate machine


Gundam Throne Zwei with its purple GN-drive - Close view


Ready to rumble on the action base...

For more info about this masterpiece, please click on --->
Gundam Throne Zwei
I have two gundam model on my desk now: Zwei is on my left hand side while Kyrios is on my right side...YEA, there are such a great decor to light up my day...haaa!!

Yeap, that's all for today, I'm so tired now, woke up at 7am early morning. *YAWN* Will be right back as soon as possible for the Adelaide posts, no worries pals...take care!!

Love,
Kev XOX

Food Expedition in Adelaide...

Hallo folks, how's it going? Deeply apologize for my laziness and procrastination in writing posts, have been busy eating :-P!! The Sem 1, 2008 has finally came to an end, lots of my friends are graduating in this semester, huh, gonna miss all of them. Just realise I'm no longer that young, childish, nor stubborn like before as I need to be the person that is 23 years old. Well, I will continue to improve as a responsible student, as a good mummy's boy, as a friendly buddy for all my mates **Sniggering**

Yeap, I'm gladly that I'm proceeding to my last sem of my current study, hmm, its been a long long time ago ever since I stepped on this Aussie land!! It will be my 3rd year here to enjoy the 4 seasonal country with lots of Kangoroo hooping around...haa!

Oh yea, please have a look at all my birthday pictures that are taken during my 3-days long birthday feast...haa!! Err, Jess, I'm kinda lazy to describe the sumptuous dinner we had together but it is no doubt one of the greatest dining experience I ever had before...heee!! Really thanks and bow to all of ya for making my birthday to be so SPECIAL...let's chill~

Have a sneak peak on my birthday cakes:


Thanks JY, Penny, SL for the decoration efforts...cute little Butter-shortbread man!!


Thanks JJ, Clara, ZZ and Lena for the seducing Baci cheesecake from Shingle Inn...YUMM!

Catch all my other photos here in "My 23rd birthday celebration":
Part 1 ; Part 2



Dusk sky at Southbank...it is so vividly colourful, just simply the best!

Yeap, another half an hour to begin my food expedition being a truly epicurean in Adelaide...Just can't wait to savor the succulent meats, sweet & fluffy pastries, indulge myself in the world of FOOD...;oP !! Alright, I really need to get going as I haven't done packing my luggage, gonna catch a bus to city...take good care, pal ! I promise I will be back soon after I'm back from the wonderful food heaven...Till then, good luck and cheers!! ;-)

Love,
Kev XOX

Go, Socceroos!! Aust VS. Iraq match @ SunCorp Stadium (1st June 08')

Harlooo...finally my ADSL2+ internet has got back to its full speed, yippie, enjoy the storming fast browsing speed. With less than a week of time, I need to boost up my revision works to be fully prepared for the exam. Aiks, must FOCUS on books, lecture notes, practice exams, can't slack anymore ya!! **Sry KC, will be kind of neglecting you but its just temporary, i will try my best to get back to you ASAP, just enjoy trip back home and help me to EAT please!!**

Yeap, as I have mentioned above, this post is about the fabulous worldcup qualifying match for Asia region countries, where Aussie were battling with Iraq (the former Asian Cup champion) for 3 important points in their group stage qualifying round. It is sort of chance of lifetime to have the match held in Brissy because most of the big games are always carried out in bigger cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Thanks to Queensland's Premier and Sports Minister for their efforts to bring such blockbuster match for brissy lads to enjoy!!

We (JZ, Ernest, Jocelyn and I) caught an exclusive train from Toowong train station for the match at SunCorp Stadium (beside Milton train station) with free public service if the football match ticket is shown to the officers. Cool huh...free rides, mates!!


Crazy huge crowds heading to the match of fame...


Largest stadium in Queesland...with capacity to fit 52,000 people


From left: Jocelyn, Ernest, me and JZ - An aussie at the back trying to squeece into our pic...haa~

As it was my 1st time in my life to watch a live soccer match in a stadium, I was so amazed with the atmosphere and the ampleness of the smooth and silky turf...




3 match referees and players from 2 nations were warming up...


The Aussie supporter bay...


Posing infront of the football field...

With concession ticket worth of AUD$35, we managed to get a place at such high altitude view...


The battling teams were lining up to sing their national anthemes...Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh and FIFA President, Sepp Blatter were there to witness the honourable match!!



I was wondering if I couldn't have clear view of the whole ground but it was surprisingly apparent enough to see the player dribbling...All the star players except Mark Viduka, Tim Cahill, Lucas Neil, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson were there to compete for their kangaroo country!! Of coz, my favourite Harry Kewell (former Liverpool FC midfielder) with his valuable oversea experiences has no doubt deserved the captaincy for Socceroos!! The conspicuous player with his outstanding dribbling, handling and passing skills was the limelight of the night!!

Soon after the match get started, Iraq has threatening the Socceroos' goal post but luckily the iron-willed Mark Schwarzer was there to deny all the scoring chances...!! Both sides missed a string of scoring opportunites in the first half. Just 2 minutes after the second half of the match started, the former Liverpool star has headed the free-header ball delivered by Brett Emerton and crossed past Iraqi goalkeeper Noor Sabri. The whole stadium has immediately turned out to be a pandemonium, everyone was so delighted of that goal!!


Socceroos members celebrating Harry's goal...

Australia has dominated possession but had to withstand a storming finish from Iraq, who had three clear chances in the closing minutes. At about 7.30pm, the match referee has blown the fulltime whistle and Socceroos have grabbed the vital 3 points with the final score of 1-0. The Aussie team coach Pim Verbeek was satisfied with Socceroos performance but with a promise to bring out the best of the team eventually along the qualifying matches.


Harry was approached by match commentators for post-match analysis...

I thought it was a really great experience to have watched the live soccer match even though the exam is just around the corner...aiks...will strive hard to prepare and get through of the upcoming 4 TOUGH papers!! Alright, its 12.10pm noon, its time for me to get my stomach satisfied before it grumbles...wahaaa...take good care and all the best to all of ya out there. I'll be back shortly!! Cheersss, mates!!!

Love,
Kev XOX

Ernest's 21st Birthday (23rd May 08')

Harlo everyone...such an embarrassment for me to greet u guys here...haven't been blogging for quite some time :p As you know, busy with assignments **sniggering** I've been so restless these days as keep giving myself pressures to finish all the assignments up...finally handed in my last assignment of the sem on Thursday!! Becoming a big panda boy...need some facial sessions, sounds so lame...haha!

Arh, talking about Thursday, I've been awaken ever since 4am the day before to watch the UEFA Champ League battle between MU and Chelsea. As I'm not supporting both teams, so remained neutral to enjoy pure soccer!! In the end, I have no choice but to congratulate MU for crowning in the Europe!! Hope my fav Barca will be back on its winning track again...I've faith in you, buddy!! On that same day, I had my late class, as usual, its until 10pm...aiksss!! After reached home, I straight away headed to have my comfortable late shower. **Opps, sorry KC, promised not to have late shower d, such a restive boy arh**.

Emilyn, Jess, JZ and I had planned out something evilish for Ernest's birthday surprise. About 10mins to 12am, all the members had gathered at my place without telling Ernest in the first place .


3 'wicked' fellas with the birthday cake...

Just sharp at 12am, I started the whole event by going into Ernest's room and told him that I was starving...any food to fill up my stomach?! Ernest apologised to me as he didn't prepare any food for me since I've classes till 10pm...Then, the rest of the members just appeared at Ernest's room and started singing birthday song. Ernest was so astonished to see everyone here...




Big reaction from that birthday boy...

He never expected that we would celebrated his birthday because it was so late and everyone was so exhausted after a long uni day...By giving the same reason that I'm so hungry, he quickly urged everyone to go down to kitchen and cut the cakes for everyone...


Yummy rum&coffee flavoured sponge cake from French Patisserie (Thanks Emilyn and Jess)


The birthday boy...formally an adult huh....


Happy moment...(Ernest, Emilyn, Jess, me and JZ in his MU jersey)

Hoho, being a food monster and dessert lover, its so fast that i've slurped in 2 slices of 'sinful' cake...normally I try to control myself not to eat anything after 11pm, haaa!! Ernest then thanked everyone for putting such efforts to celebrate his birthday!! Just about an hour, we had done with all the cleaning works. Emilyn, Jess and JZ then left our house by greeting goodnite to each others...Yesh, finally I managed to go to bed after such a long day!!

The hard works were worthwhile afterall, Ernest was so delighful!! Thanks again for everyone to have this evilish plan successfully executed. Alright, gotta get myself prepared for the birthday dinner later at Valley...catch up with you guys later...take good care, people...;-)

Love,
Kev XOX

Rainbow Beach@Sunshine Coast - Part 2

Harlo harlo, its a sunny yet windy day! Everyone out there is so actively doing outdoor sports, which makes me feel envious! Aikks, you have to sacrifice in order to get something you dream of, right? Hope my leg recovers ASAP and I will get to go outside and have fun like others do!!


Like a piece of ART, don't you think so?

Yeap, let me continue our roadtrip to the ever-beautiful rainbow beach at sunshine coast! Just after our lunch at KinKin hotel, Issac has decided to pull himself off from the trip for safety reason and PW's bro - Wei Jian has volunteered himself to accompany Issac all the way back to Brissy...Wah, such a great housemate huh (Issac, WeiJian, PW and Belle are staying under the same roof).


KinKin Country Life Hotel...Get some beer, mates?


The Aussie Choppers!!

So, here we go, 2 rented cars left to continue our adventure! There were 4 pessengers (KF, KF's dad, Ernest and PW) in my car along the way to rainbow beach. The three huge piggies were dozing off at the back and 'keep asking' me to join them into their 'amazing' dreams~ Luckily KF's dad was beside me to discuss all the funny stories in car learning center, now I know lotsa secrets!! **JPJ, you ain't that good...whaahah!!** XD

After a straight 2 hours of drive, we finally made it to the well-known beach!!




That's the Pacific Ocean, but where's the bikinis?! :P


No bikinis but monkeys JUMPING!!!

We got to know another main tourist spot from the locals there, its called the SandBlow~~

Just like a dessert~


Nice dusk view from the SandBlow...

All of us just fooling around, playing the multicoloured sands...yeah, this is the best appreciation ever...listening to the wind blowing sound and watching the sky getting dark gradually!!


Can't get to go there? Just 'CLICK' it....hehe!!


Cute cloud doggy, see that?!

Yea, that's our 1day trip to Sunshine coast...KF's dad is also a great food eater as he knows lots of places with yummy food...Its so nice to have such yummilicious and mouth-watering conversations with him along the way back to Brissy!!

Alright, time for Ernest and I to cook a feast for friends as they are coming over to our place to have dinner later...have to get myself prepared !! Cya folks, have a great weekend!

Love,
Kev XOX

Rainbow Beach@Sunshine Coast - Part 1

Aloha all, its 2nd of Apr today!! Arh, it signifies that my assign's due date is approaching...can someone please help me out with that? Hee...being a lazy and procrastinating young lad (I'm still young, right?), gotta keep myself more organized this sem...

Oh ya, the Easter break has just passed, some of you would wonder what have I done during the holidays...The answer is ---> Assignment Week!! But, I did manage to escape from the boredom and went over for a road trip up north to Sunshine Coast with gang of friends on 22nd March 08'...woohooo!! I want to see sunshine and bikinis....:-P !!




3 Awesome cars to 'send' us to the paradise... Issac's Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Tiida & Hyundai Elantra (both rented from Europcar)

Our trip route was going up north via M1 highway then connected to Bruce Highway straight to Rainbow Beach. For your info, M1 highway is Australia's coastal highway joining Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria states. It needs to drive for 1000km from Brisbane to Sydney by using this stretch of highway. The 1st stop was the Glasshouse Mountains Point Lookout. The Glasshouse Mountains consist of 5 major peaks.


Glasshouse Mountains Point Lookout...


Ernest and I with the highest peak among Glasshouse Mountains

But, things turned bad when Issac's car had a gearbox failure and we were trapped in the middle of jungle. KF's dad, who is an experienced instructor for car learning center, has tried his best to get the car driving to the nearest town to seek for mechanic.


The anxious Issac...What is he going to do?


The agony of every roadtrip

We reached a small town named Kin Kin and managed to get the local mechanic to get the car fixed. It was 2pm and everyone has yet to have some food to keep the stomach silent, so we decided to stop by and had our lunch. Kin Kin is little town where we can sample the farmlife pictures...Mooo...lots of separated farms with sheep and cow herds...


Ernest, KF, HW, Belle and I with herds of cow...

As a gluttony and always hunger for more, awesome food will always on the eating list...


Special pork chop berger with chips...


Beer-battered Fish & Chips with garden salad and homemade Tar-Tar dipping sauce


All the hungry munchies...


The comparison between 'BIG' & 'SMALL'....Delicious!!

Arh, looking at the yummy and attractive food photos, my stomach starts growling for food! Time for lunch here, then have to continue to work on my assignments!! I will be back for part 2 as soon as possible, so please stay tune...Catch ya later~~ Have a wonderful day!

Love,
Kev XOX