Why we dont eat pork!

This should clear alot of things up.
But honestly, do you care?
Dont flame me in any case....

TC 30/06/06

With the World Cup upon us, it is now timely to pay our tribute to the stars, unsung heroes and even the villians (some might argue it is the referees this time around) of the world's most watched/loved game. What better way to celebrate this event but with a TC!!!!

So due to post TC events which did not materialise, we'll perform a Ronaldinho/Ronaldo scissors move with some killer shoulder jiggy through KL's traffic to arrive at Restaurant Fast Food Fish Head. For directions pls refer to previous post at:

http://taichowgroup.blogspot.com/2006/03/tc-16th-march-2006.html

Please be there by 8.10pm latest as the game starts at 11pm. We do not want to be late for the game! Should anyone be unsure of the place do not jiggy like Tiago did for Portugal & completely missed the plot (and GOAL too!). I'm just a call away....

TC 29/05/06 at Foodlands

It has been awhile since members of TCG convened a meeting to discuss the latest developments. Coupled with the onset of Monday Blues, an anti-BLUE operation (as encouraged by the Royal Moral Commision of Msia) a RAID is due to occur at De Foodland Seafood Restaurant in Bandar Menjalara at 7.45pm, 29/05/06.

Address: 25 & 27, Jalan 3/62B, Bandar Sri Menjalara, 52200 KL.

The directions to the restaurant is as follows: Coming from KL/PJ, head towards 1-Utama (should be on your left). Stay on the LDP and you'll pass a toll gate. Straight through and keep left (DO NOT head up the ramp!) till you encounter a set of traffic lights. Make a u-turn at the lights and take the 1st left (towards Bandar Sri Menjalara). At the 1st roundabout take 12 0'clock. 2nd roundabout take 3 o'clock. First traffic light turn right. Head up the street and the restaurant is on your right.

Please RSVP and be on time as I've been told that the crowd can be pretty horrendous. Just leave your RSVP here as a comment would be sufficient.

Hometown Remedy For Monday Blues

Before you know it, Monday is upon us again. The much touted weekend hype which ended in a blur is past us now. The skies turn grey, the heavens open up. If it was a movie or a book, you'd certainly be hoping for a positive turn of events. Similarly how does one chase away the Monday Blues? A simple chit-chat with your best friend to surfing porn proves to be temporary solutions. In fact alcohol is always among the most popular option which is rarely followed through due to its lingering effects and the fact that Tuesday is looming just over the horizon.

So the perfect remedy? In my (expectedly) opinion it would be a good hearty TAI-CHOW. Lunchtime has just passed and the infamous Hand and I decided to make a quick pit stop to 'refuel' at an absolutely scrumptious lil restaurant famous for its homecooked food.

Appropriately called Hometown Restaurant, they serve the best steamed pomfret. Why is it the best? Most places have their strengths either to do with the freshness of the fish, the superior soy sauce used or even the condiments in the dish. Hometown however has got it all right. The secret to a perfectly steamed fish is the steamer itself, powerful enough to cook the fish perfect on the outside and also the inside. Result? Flesh which are smooth as silk, white as snow. Not overcooked nor is it underdone at d bones. And not leaving out its superior soy sauce, Heavenly, just heavenly....

And of course the next dish to be ordered? Being members of TCG, pork is a compulsory feature of every meal. Today's special? Layered pork stewed with brown bean (min see) paste in claypot. Now how does one even begin to resist that? The garlic cloves were left as whole while brown beans were minced to ensure the full flavour was absorbed into the pork slices.

And to ensure a balanced diet, greens in the form of a garlic stir fried choy tam (brussel sprouts) completed a simple but effective lunch for two. The end result? Carnage. The food did not stand a chance. The 'battle' was over in approximately 30 minutes. A 'casualty' was heard uttering in its dying moments how they did not know what 'hit' them.

Ahhh.... its 2.30pm now and it feels good having visited my 'HOMETOWN'. Now I've to prepare myself for round 2 tonight.

TCG Brokeback boys...

No words needed...

Postponement of TC16/03

Due to unforseen circumstances, the TC session this evening will be postponed to next week. This is pending our guest of honour, Ms Elizabeth Lee Hui Ling. Kindly leave your comments, suggestions or more here whilst the jury is out on the final destination.

Once the details have been confirmed, I will post it for all.

Thank you.

TC 16th March 2006

Its seems like eons ago since the last TC occured. Complaints have been mounting and protests planned. However from the experience drawn from the 'Thaksin' saga, it is best to address this feeling of 'dissent' among its members sooner than later.

Thus a TC session has been called for at Restaurant Fast Food Fish Head in Sri Petaling. For a preview of some potential dishes please view one of the previous postings. Time: 7.30pm. Kindly be on time as hungry participants are potentially the most fiery. It would be great to have a headcount on this event so kindly leave a comment as a RSVP.

For directions, just head towards Sri Petaling wheter from KL or PJ. Kesas/Ring Road is probably the easiest route into SP. From PJ you could access from Sunway toll & head towards Ampang/Cheras. From KL the access is via Sungai Besi and head towards Kompleks Sukan Negara (Bkt Jalil). Exit at SP, there's a pink/orangy Carrefour at the lights. You can't miss it. If you do you're either a woman driver (I'm sooo gonna get repercussions on this!) or a male driver whose car beside you is a Porsche Cayman with Amber Chia in it.

Turn at the lights into SP (direction of Carrefour) and head straight past BP petrol station. Turn left at the next lights and you'll see rows of shoplots on your right. Take the second right which leads you to Hotel Sri Petaling. The hotel will be on your left after the turn. Turn right again directly oppsite the entrance of the hotel and Restaurant FFFH will be on your right. Park discriminately or indiscrimately, as I sometimes do, anywhere. Try not to piss some chinese loan shark in the process. Do remember that once upon a time, rumours were that the leader of one of the most wanted chinese gang operated legitimate business in the area as money laundering tactics. So we're all in for a wonderful experience in 24 hrs?

PS: For those who are closer to New Pantai Expressway (NPE), SP is also accessible via Kuchai Lama exit. Do call if you're unsure.

Christmas Eve Dinner

It was a cool and breezy night. The rain drizzles upon the twisting tarmac leading uphill. This formed the approach to the destination for the Xmas eve dinner at Nerovivo. Yes, I've just visited it earlier this month but it seemed an appropriate venue for a nice dinner amongst very cosy settings. This time around 7 of us gathered for the evening in a restaurant full of revellers ready to usher in Christmas.

The following link shall lead you to a photo composition of what transpired on the night.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/taichowgroup/album?.dir=ca96&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/taichowgroup/my_photos

Why the link? Mainly because I've been rather busy and haven't had time to post all the foodelicious outings. Anyhow, Nerovivo has certainly got a very cosy ambience but other than the Wahgyu beef cheeks (which is reason enough to revisit), the other mains did not measure up to my expectations. Perhaps its personal but I've certainly had better.