Received my precious Philips HD 2137 pressure cooker in good condition

This is taken in the noon of 15 May 2020. Where I just received safely my precious Philips HD 2137 pressure cooker. After 5 days from its ordered date. It is ordered after a very thorough and long consideration. Despite new other pressure cooker brand and model in the market. My aim is to be able to cook rice, fried rice, fried mee and fried mee hoon within 3 minutes using it. So that me and my cats able to have fast home cooked meal regardless I am in my lowest condition. 

Harvesting my pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits

This is taken in the evening of 27 May 2020. Where I just notice one of the pisang lemak manis (banana) fruit already turned to yellow.

It does feel nice to be able to get fresh fruit supply in the week of Aidil Fitri. The fruits is fully emerge from the heart last 7 April 2020.

Seems like it took less than 2 months for the pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits to be harvested.

Cooking rice with meatballs

This is taken last 13 April 2020. As I was hungry and wanted to make simple dish for my meal. I decided to put meatballs in my rice and cook them together. In order to save used cooking utensils.

I used my travel cooker to cook this dish [1]. The rice and meatballs cooked well. I enjoy it warm with a little sprinkle of soy sauce.

New blooming kelapa pandan (coconut) flower

This is taken in the morning of 26 May 2020. Where another kelapa pandan (coconut) flower from second layer blooming.

The look of black spot on one of my wrapped durian belanda (soursop) fruit

This is taken in the morning of 20 May 2020. I was in process upgrading the plastic wrapper used to wrap durian belanda (soursop) fruit last 6 April 2020 to larger ones. To my dismay, one of the durian belanda (soursop) fruit has large black spot. Despite my effort wrapping it at earlier stage.

Putting on grip ring holder to my card size LED video light

This is taken last 12 March 2020. Where I add grip ring holder to my card size LED video light. So that I will be able to use it well in single hand usage when on the move. My self assurance and extra precaution from slipping it off while using it.

The growth of my wrapped durian belanda (soursop) fruit

This is taken in the morning of 19 May 2020. Where the first durian belanda (soursop) fruit wrapped last 6 April 2020. It has grown to the size of my palm.

Removing steel paint pail from the base of my kelapa mataq (coconut) plant

This is taken in the morning of 14 May 2020. Where it took 1 hour and 30 minutes to successfully remove this steel paint pail from the base of this kelapa mataq (coconut) plant.

Harvest of the day: mulberry fruits, jasmine flowers, bunga telang, asparagus and kemangi leaves

This is taken in the morning of 13 May 2020. Where I went down earlier to feed my cats after a heavy rain. I manage to harvest 6 mulberry fruits, 2 jasmine flowers, 2 bunga telang, asparagus and 4 kemangi leaves. 

I used the jasmine flowers, bunga telang and pandan leaf to make hot drink for my iftar. The drink smell really fragrant of jasmine flowers scent. Quite a nice drink to have. I do add brown sugar in the hot drink for my sugar intake of the day.

The pretty look of thorny spike to my durian belanda (soursop) fruit

This is taken in the evening of 9 May 2020. I manage to take picture of 1 from 9 wrapped durian belanda (soursop) fruits last 6 May 2020.

Can see the pretty formed thorny spike to it.

I choose to wrap the durian belanda (soursop) fruits so that I will be at ease from it to be attacked by pest. Prevention is way better than cure for this matter to me. Although it takes effort,time and strength to do so.

The look of my healthy germinated chili plants

This is taken in the evening of 9 May 2020. After 14 days planted last 26 April 2020. I collect seeds from the used purple chili and large chili for my nasi goreng (fried rice) last 24 April 2020.

One of my friend suprise with my effort in collecting the chili seeds. As she said she does not have the patience to do so and wanted the cooking process to end as soon as possible. 

Cleaning up my pomegranate plant from white flies infestation

This is taken in the evening of 7 May 2020. Where I manage to clean the branches and leaves to my pomegranate plant. Which being heavily infested by white flies.

I use warm mixture of home made organic liquid and dish washer sponge to scrub off the white flies from both branches and leaves. Quite a tricky procedure since the pomegranate branches has lots of thorn.

The look of my healty fig plant in its container

This is taken last 7 May 2020. Where I manage to take picture of my fig plant in its container.

The one that my friend plant at his home.

If you look closely, my fig plant look healthier with larger and greener leaves. Both planted at the same time. The difference is the person who is taking care of the plant. Both of us using kitchen waste as fertilizer during this MCO. But somehow mine thrive better.

A tribute to my precious cat, Dell.

He is no longer with me last 7 May 2020. Thankfully he is gone in clean state. As I manage to bath both Dell and Furball the day before.
Furball looks quite loss when I check on them. After I buried Dell,  I do hug and calm Furball's down before I leave to prepare for iftar. 

Compilation of Dell's time spend with me along his 5 years. 

He enjoys his time being pushed in baby stroller by me https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-look-of-dell-enjoying-strolling.html

He hugged me tightly after I reached home after overnight work https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2019/05/dell-hugging-me-after-i-reach-home.html

My affectionate cat that helps to clean my face before selfie https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-affectionate-cat-named-dell.html

His fluffy look https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/02/dells-fluffy-tail-during-his-best-time.html

He always rest on my feet after I finished my chores https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/04/resting-today-with-dell-and-furball.html

He is calm when being carried and such a sport during selfie  https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/08/selfie-with-dell-and-pisang-lemak-manis.html

He is calm sitting at the back seat while I drivey car for delivery https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2018/05/todays-outing-in-evening-of-voting-day.html

He waited for me patiently finished skin off alove vera flesh https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2019/04/my-precious-home-companion-dell-cat.html

Dell surrender to everything I do to him https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-cat-who-just-surrender-with-what-i-do.html

Rackinh storage with Dell as its model https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2016/03/racking-storage-with-handsome-model.html

Compilation of Dell's pictures while he is still baby https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2017/12/compilation-look-of-dell-when-he-is.html

For me,  Dell is my precious cat. He is affectionate, listen well, always accompany me while I tend after plants. He is able to come, climb and sit on my lap when I pat my lap as signal. He loves to shower me with hugs and kisses.
Till then, have a good time spend with your precious cat. 

The overview look of my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruits

This is taken in the evening of 6 May 2020. Quite nice to see a lot of fruit branches from my kelapa pandan (coconut) tree.

Front view of the kelapa pandan (coconut) tree.

Wrapping 9 of my durian belanda (soursop) fruits

This is taken in the evening of 6 May 2020. Where I manage to spare time to wrap 9 unit fruits to my durian belanda (soursop) tree. Still left around 5 more fruits to be wrapped in next session. But I need to bring out and use my 10 steps ladder. As they are way up and further from reach.

The circumference base of the durian belanda (soursop) is 27.5 cm. Not too huge in size.

Till then, have fun in protecting your durian belanda (soursop) fruits by wrapping them well.

My iftar food: steamed rice and steamed garlic chicken

This is taken last 4 May 2020. Where I have extra energy that enable me to cook by 6.00 pm for my iftar food.

I decided to cook steam rice and steam  garlic chicken using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker [1]. Using stacking method of cooking both at the same time in the same inner pot.
The look of the cooked meal.

My iftar food: nasi goreng (fried rice) with beef burger patties

This is taken in the evening of 26 April 2020. Where I make nasi goreng (fried rice) with beef burger patties. I use my 2.5 liter pressure cooker to cook my nasi goreng (fried rice).

Although it is a simple meal, for me it is sufficient enough to fill my stomach and give me energy. My body is adapting well with simple meal during this Ramadhan month.

My iftar with hot bunga telang drink and mulberry fruits

This is taken in the evening of 26 April 2020. Where I make hot drink consists of bunga telang and pandan leaf. With 2 mulberry fruits as appetiser.

My late supper of steamed rice,hard boiled eggs and beef burger patties

This is taken last 2 May 2020. I was quite lethargic that day. So I decided to just drink hot tea with ginger for my iftar. And cook my dinner after Maghrib prayer. I just cook steamed rice, hard boiled eggs and beef burger patties using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker [1].

I forget to take picture of the cooked meal since I was too tired to do so.

Below is the cooking sequence:

1) I put 2 beef burger patties direct in the inner pot.

2 mulberry fruits for my iftar

This is taken last 26 April 2020. Where I manage to harvest 2 mulberry fruits for my iftar. My fresh fruit supply during this MCO.

Till then, have fun in tending after your planted mulberry at home.

The new fruits to my durian belanda (soursop) plant.

This is taken last 21 April 2020. Where I notice more than 2 unit new small fruits on my durian belanda (soursop) plant.

The look of my first and second flower of second layer to kelapa pandan (coconut)

This is taken in the morning of 4 May 2020. Where second flower to my kelapa pandan (coconut) just started to bloom. If you look at the bottom part of pictures below, can see small growing buah kelapa pandan (coconut fruits) from first layer.

Making nasi goreng (fried rice) using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker.

This is taken in the morning of 19 April 2020. I just feel I need to have nasi goreng (fried rice) for my breakfast.

I use function steam, texture mild for 7 minutes.
The look of the nicely cooked nasi goreng (fried rice). Taste just nice for my preference. What matter is I am able to cook it myself using uncooked rice grains without need to use cooked rice.

Making bubur kacang merah (sweet milky red beans porridge) using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker

This is taken in the evening of 18 April 2020. I am craving to eat bubur kacang merah (sweet milky red beans porridge). I do have the required ingredients. 

The look of cooked bubur kacang merah (sweet milky red beans porridge) after 65 minutes.

Making garlic bread using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker

This is taken in the morning of 18 April 2020. I was craving for garlic bread. Fortunately I have bread loaf, garlic and margarine in hands. I just use my 2.5 liter pressure cooker as it is the easiest kitchen tools for me. 

Do take note that I am taking advantage to make experiment making garlic bread using pressure cooker. As later it would be easier if I need to make fast food when at work next time. This is the time for me to conduct experiment of simple and fast food for daily consumption. Would be a good practise, cost and time effective.

Please proceed with your stove for faster cooking method and outcome.

The look of the cooked garlic bread.

Making fried mee hoon (rice vermicelli) using my 2.5 liter pressure cooker

This is taken in the evening of 17 April 2020. I decided to make fried mee hoon (rice vermicelli) since I am craving for it. I used my 2.5 liter pressure cooker as my attempt to experiment cooking using it within less than 10 minutes time [1].

The look of cooked fried mee hoon (rice vermicelli). I add my 3/4 boiled eggs [2]. Also a drizzle of soy sauce for taste since I forget to put salt during cooking process.

List of harvest from my house compound from January to April 2020

This is just to summarize my harvest from January to April 2020.

1. Harvesting pisang emas (banana) fruits last 6 January 2020 [1]
2. Nona ungu (purple sweetsop) last 31 January 2020 [2].
3. Mulberry fruits last 10 February 2020 [3].
4. Pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits last 30 March 2020 [4].
5. Solo papaya fruit last 30 March 2020 [5].
6. Pisang raja last 5 April 2020 [6]. Total 6 sisir/sikat (bunch) with 89 biji (unit) pisang raja (banana) fruits.

Feel nice to see such achievement despite current restriction movement order. I am blessed for being able to have fresh fruit supplies in daily basis. With at least mulberry fruits.

24 cm diameter of my pisang raja (banana) stump

This is taken in the evening of 16 April 2020. Before I start to chopped the stump down for the fourth time. The stump is 24 cm diameter. Quite thick.

Still left a little bit more to clean. Might take me 2 more time to finished it off. It is crucial to clean up the stump of harvested banana tree. As it helps to promote growth of the rest of its offspring. Also to keep the offspring healthy from pest attack.