ION

ION, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

The new shopping center at Orchard Road. (Well, maybe not so new anymore... but it is still new to me...) Here's the structure at the front, holding up the shelter.

Jetty @ Busselton

Jetty, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

This jetty is 2km long... and has an underwater observatory at the end of it... but, sadly, it was closed for repairs when I was there...

Biscotti

2009 Aug 075, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

1 cup (145 grams) blanched whole almonds, toasted and chopped coarsely
1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Gradually add the egg mixture and beat until a dough forms, adding almonds about halfway through. With floured hands divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface roll each half of dough into a log about 10 inches (25 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Transfer logs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing the logs about 3 inches (7.5 cm) apart, and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until firm to the touch (logs will spread during baking). Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

Transfer logs to a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, cut log into slices 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick on the diagonal. Arrange evenly on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, turn slices over, and bake another 10 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Cinnamon roll :)

Cinnamon roll :), originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

Cinnamon roll

Makes 24 cinnamon rolls.

1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened


DIRECTIONS

Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the butter; stir until melted. Add water and let cool until lukewarm.

In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine.
Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
Divide dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a 12"x9" rectangle.

In a bowl, stir together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Spread each piece with half of the butter, half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough, using a little water to seal the seam.
Cut each roll into 12 slices using a very sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls onto two 9x13 inch greased baking pans.
Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 190 degrees C. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

The simple banana cake...

Banana cake, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

When a newbie photographer turns newbie baker... kek kek...

Ingredients
3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 to 1 cup sugar (adjust according to your taste)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla (Optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

Method
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
No need for a mixer for this recipe. With a wooden spoon or a fork, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
Add the flour last, mix.
Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack.
Remove from pan and slice to serve.

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix F31fd
Exposure: 0.1 sec (1/10)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 8 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

Flower hairclip

DSCF8436, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

My friend made some flower hairclip and is planning to sell this on the web... I took some photos of these clips for her. very nice and well made little clips. Details are remarkable. I was told that all materials going into making these clips are hypoallergenic.

Camera: Fujifilm FinePixS2Pro
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

Freed vs Sienta

Freed vs Sienta, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

The two cars in the same catagory. 7 seater, small engine
Although I think the Honda Freed is more powerful, I still think Toyota Sineta is cuter... :D

Cat

Cat, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

My camera was just inches from this kitty! It looked at me then looked away... apparently it was at ease with human...

Camera: Sony Ericsson K770i
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO Speed: 100

Light show, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

Vincent's incredible, super duper light and a little bit of smoke from the smoke machine... The effect is amazing!

Camera: Sony Ericsson K770i
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO Speed: 800

Paste Stickers Here, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

Paste your used colour stickers here! This helps reduce rubbish and creates a piece of artwork! :p

Background: Since the H1N1 thingy, hospitals in Singapore and perhaps around the world had been measuring the temperatures of their visitors and giving them a colour sticker as a "visitor pass".

Camera: Sony Ericsson K770i
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO Speed: 200

Wah! so high...

Wah! so high..., originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

My little girl kept looking at this Eye on MY and said, "Flyer... flyer..."
:p

Eye on Malaysia

Eye of Malaysia, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

Close up view of the Eye on Malaysia.
After all these time I am still impressed with the Fujifilm F31fd. It delivers the colour I want! :-)

Eye of Malaysia

Eye of Malaysia, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

Not as big as the Singapore Flyer... but it took me round and round... 8 or 9 rounds. I lost track after the 5th round. Ha ha...

Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer, originally uploaded by alfie_ahhh.

View of Singapore Flyer from the Marina Barrage. Just wish I had the tripod with me when I was there... Ha...