BUN JOY

Growing up in the chinese family, we've always been accustomed to eating Chinese food. As Chinese cuisine the favorite of my dad and his family growing up, it's no surprise that he brought that flavor to our family as well. From sweet and sour pork, camaron, pinsek prito, to my favorite, dimsums, i've eaten these wonderful creations from the moment i was born. Even in our household, the recipes are infused with Chinese flavors all the time. They say it's salty, repetitive,or too greasy, but for me, chinese food hits home like no other cuisine. Lately, i've been more picky about the flavor that it gives. Having eaten in good chinese restaurants around asia, i've always been particular about the new flavor that it specializes in. The fried rice for me is the key in every chinese restaurant. Just the right amount of ingredients, oil, and that distinct flavor that makes me want to eat more. If i can eat the fried rice alone without any other dish, then that's my sign of really GOOD FRIED RICE! Try din tai fung. great example.

Now i don't want to join the fad and become a "foodie" myself but writing about food is good for a change.

Now on to the subject of this post... As i've mentioned, dimsum is my favorite. Siopao, Siomai, Hakaw, Xiao Long Bao.... just writing those words make my mouth water already. Everywhere i try to taste those delicacies, but nothing prepared me for what i was about to taste when i visited Singapore last March 2012.

In Old Hong Kong with my special someone, she introduced me to the Salted Egg Custard Bun. Hearing it for the first time intrigued me immediately because i am a fan of salted egg or itlog pula injected in siopao so from the moment i saw those words in the menu, i knew i would like it... BUT NOTHING PREPARED ME FOR WHAT JUST ENTERED MY MOUTH.

the true definition of PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH feeling... presented in small siopao buns placed on the chinese platter where dimsums are usually placed, the first bite had an explosion of sweet, salty, sandy, egg-y flavors that my mouth has never tasted before. First bite, second bite, third bite, FOURTH BITE. I just couldn't get enough.... it gave Joy like no other bun could. no pun intended. It's the little bun that could. on my following visit to Singapore, of course i needed to go back to eat some more and also buy some to take home for my family to taste. i knew my dad would love it. and to no surprise he did, and so did everyone else. I can go on and on about this... but i'll save it for next time when i'm starting to build my business around this. I will experiment on this recipe and make some for my family.

Having just watched The Billionaire, i am quite inspired to become an entrepreneur. Who knows, this just might be my BIG IDEA. I love that i am saying those 2 words again, BIG IDEA. Watch out Philippines. Get ready to have an explosion of flavors in your mouth. You heard it here first. BUN JOY :)

My Shine

"Runnin’ through the moment as the sun goes down
(Starlight, starlight)
And all I ever wanted was to hear that sound
(All night, all night)

But it’s all for you to prove it
Keep on movin’, keep on usin’
My shine
My shine, my shine"

These words stuck in my head right now and i find myself writing another blog entry after X months. It's been a few months since my last post and many many changes since. My blog has always been my safe zone. more than facebook, more than twitter, more than any social network service can provide. If i am not posting anything in this blog, means i'm just keeping all my thoughts in my mind waiting for it to be forgotten. 

Currently, i have quite a number of things in my plate. BKK Reco, CBY Transition, SG RD maintenance, BKK FI Reduction, Skills, BI Testing, and Asia Commecialization to name a few. Right now, i have to say i am more driven than i was a few months back. I hope to learn from my mistakes and help me grow as a person through those. I have tight deadlines to follow. I need to finish all these soon and i will. These next 2 months will be one to remember and one that will bring me by to the glory i once had, my shine.

Looking forward to the challenge and looking forward to posting a celebratory blog post in the next 2 months. Work hard, work smart as my Nie would say. I CAN DO THIS.

Keep on movin', keep on usin'. My shine. My shine. My shine.