Kauai coffee -- must try!

Kona coffee

Kuih Bangkit!

I couldn't believe what I saw at the Chinese grocery store today! It was Kuih Bangkit ! Kuih Bangkits are usually eaten during Chinese new year in Malaysia and probably Singapore as well. "Kuih" means cake in Malay. So, judging from its name, it is not likely to originate from China, even though it is one of the Chinese new year cookies. It is probably Nyonya. (Nyonya is a mixed culture from the inter-marriage of Chinese immigrants and local Malays. These immigrants were followers of a Chinese princess who is married to the Malay Sultan in the 15th century.) The translation on the packet says "coconut cookies"; I guess it has coconut in it. ;p  It is imported from Malaysia and made by a famous company called "Ping Pong". Cute name, isn't it? The company makes great cookies and crackers.

Kuih Bangkit and a cup of coffee made a great Sunday afternoon. :)

Coffee Fix

Senseo SL7810/65 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine, Black

New Coffee Machine :)  Had some experience with it when I was in Germany and recently acquired it. :)
No messy coffee grind. Just insert a coffee "pod", kinda looks like a tea bag and push the button. Voila!
Senseo Bold 4-Flavor Coffee Variety Pack III, 16-to 18-Count Pods (Pack of 4)

I'm very happy with the machine so far. It brews in a couple of minutes, super fast. But the first few cups of coffee it brewed were accompanied by the smell of plastic. Probably because it's a new machine. It is better now. (It's been a week or two.)