Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year 2010: Me, the Take-Home-Chef

Long ago, Liz&Ivan used to joke about how I would be their resident Chef/Butler/Toilet Cleaner/French Maid/Coolie all rolled into one when they move into their dream home. I too played along with them. Needless to say, it provided us with countless hours of entertainment for a good 2-years. It was all a joke up until the point when they finally moved in and summoned me to "work". My first task was to cook dinner for their visiting family and close friends who were here for New Year's Eve.

Boy, what have I gotten myself into?

Well don't tell them, but secretly, I didn't mind cooking for their family. In fact, I love it. Like previous years,  I planned up a simple menu few weeks ahead and ran it by them. Once approved, I then look forward to spending the last day of the year slaving away in the kitchen honing the skills which my mama gave me. Let's call it a labour of love. Anyway, without further ado, I'll leave you with the comics to tell the story...

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Special note: This post features the work of guest photographer, McCutie. Thanks Love, for the beautiful pictures!
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16 comments:

  1. SeanSunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:58:00 AM GMT+8

    whaaat?! that's a SIMPLE menu?! the only thing on it that i'd know how to prepare are the pretzels and maybe smoked sausages (cos i assume can buy ready-made from cold storage). when i open my dream restaurant, u can be my resident chef (but i'll hire someone else to be the toilet cleaner) :P

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  2. boo_liciousSunday, January 3, 2010 at 3:55:00 PM GMT+8

    Bow to the mighty monkey! That's a fantastic feast me boy, such lucky besties you have to take you home as a chef. So when is cafe monkey opening up?

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  3. tracieMooSunday, January 3, 2010 at 6:16:00 PM GMT+8

    What a great way to blog about food. I love the idea of the blog itself :) Plus, I want a take hope chef too!!

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  4. JMonday, January 4, 2010 at 8:47:00 AM GMT+8

    Wah. What a spread - everything looks delicious! :)

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  5. InnovativebakerMonday, January 4, 2010 at 9:10:00 AM GMT+8

    eh...take home chef, u can also cook for me??? hahahahaha...

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  6. alyMonday, January 4, 2010 at 12:23:00 PM GMT+8

    I want to take home the munkey's food too!

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  7. CikiMonday, January 4, 2010 at 2:45:00 PM GMT+8

    you shall be called the skinny ninny monkey soon!
    i like the pretzels that stick out of the dip, like monkey ears;)

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  8. thule a.k.a leoMonday, January 4, 2010 at 4:57:00 PM GMT+8

    I think that your mom has done a great job :) next time if you are planning to throw a party, pls invite me ok? (yes.. I'm shameless when it comes to food) I wanna stuff myself with those!

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  9. Babe_KLMonday, January 4, 2010 at 7:14:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow *kowtow* errr how much to bring Chef MonKey home??? :p Happy New Year to you!

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  10. qwazymonkeyMonday, January 4, 2010 at 11:08:00 PM GMT+8

    Sean: Quite simple what, no? I even threw in some discounted smoked sausages bought from Cold Storage! You can hire me on special nights, so long I'm not cooking human meat.

    Boo: It'll open after your Cafe of Gelataria opens. :P


    Tracie: Thanks for dropping by!

    J: Yeah, glad all the sweats paid off.

    Innovative Baker & Aly: One day, one day...

    C&C: Monkey ears? that's not a bad name for the dish!

    Thule: Thanks, think mum will be happy to hear that too.

    Babe_KL: Happy New Year to you too!

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  11. MerlinTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 12:41:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow...when I finally move out from my parents I know who I'll be asking to teach me to cook :)

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  12. Lyrical LemongrassTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:39:00 AM GMT+8

    That's very impressive, Munkeyboy. You're really multi-talented! So proud of you.

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  13. Deprived Ah PaTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 1:47:00 PM GMT+8

    i feel betrayed. why havent you cooked for us yet? simple menu my ar**!! bow bow bow...

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  14. J2KfmTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2:57:00 PM GMT+8

    Eh, really beautiful shots lah. Can see the difference. :)
    What a happy feast. Happy New Year, monkey.

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  15. qwazymonkeyTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:50:00 PM GMT+8

    Guru to Be: But you're the guru!

    BFF: Thanks! Hugs

    Grumpy Old Man: Aiya, it's nothing compared to your legendary parties lah

    J2Kfm: Yeah, I still can't believe how pretty the pictures turn out. The camera and lens make a huge diff! Happy new year to u too

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  16. WandernutSaturday, January 23, 2010 at 1:35:00 PM GMT+8

    Wowww....
    Although we haven't actually met in person, can I safely assume that I'll get to eat your food one day (since we have mutual good friends from different circles). Bwahahahahahaa!!!

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