Resep Martabak Manis

Barusan nemu resep yang sudah dicoba teman nih. Daripada bingung mau dicatat di mana, aku upload ke blog aja.
terigu 500gr
telur 2
gula 100gr
susu/santan cair 750ml
ragi 1 sdt
baking powder 1 sdt
vanila+garam
baking soda 1sdt
Campur semua bahan,kecuali baking soda,aduk sampai licin, diamkan min.1 jam.
Panaskan teflon dgn api kecil.
Tuang baking soda sesaat sebelum adonan dipanggang,
Tuang adonan sekitar 2-3 sendok sayur ke wajan yg telah diolesi mentega.
Tunggu sampai adonan bolong2,taburi gula pasir. Tutup wajan sampai permukaan adonan tidak lagi basah,angkat,olesi mentega, beri isi sesuai selera,lalu susu kental manis.

Rileks Sejenak : Rahasia umur sapi, monyet, anjing, dan manusia.

Di awal zaman, Tuhan menciptakan seekor sapi. Tuhan berkata kepada sang sapi, "Hari ini kuciptakan kau sebagai sapi. Engkau harus pergi ke padang rumput. Kau harus bekerja di bawah terik matahari sepanjang hari. Kutetapkan umurmu sekitar 50 tahun." Sang sapi keberatan. Kehidupanku akan sangat berat selama 50 tahun. Kiranya 20 tahun cukuplah buatku. Kukembalikan kepadamu yang 30 tahun . Maka setujulah Tuhan.

Di hari berikutnya, Tuhan menciptakan monyet. "Hai monyet, hiburlah manusia. Aku berikan kau umur 20 tahun!" Sang monyet menjawab "What? Menghibur mereka dan membuat mereka tertawa? 10 tahun cukuplah. Kukembalikan 10 tahun padamu." Maka setujulah Tuhan.

Kemudian Tuhan menciptakan anjing. "Apa yang harus kau lakukan adalah menjaga pintu rumah majikanmu. Setiap orang mendekat kau harus menggongongnya. Untuk itu Kuberikan hidupmu selama 20 tahun." Sang anjing menolak dan berkata, "Menjaga pintu sepanjang hari selama 20 tahun ? Nggak mau ah terlalu lama. Kukembalikan 10 tahun padaMu". Maka setujulah Tuhan.

Selanjutnya tibalah hari itu di mana Tuhan menciptakan manusia. Sabda Tuhan, "Tugasmu adalah makan, tidur, dan bersenang-senang. Inilah kehidupan. Kau akan menikmatinya. Akan Kuberikan engkau umur sepanjang 25 tahun! Sang manusia keberatan dengan rasa tidak puas, katanya "Menikmati kehidupan selama 25 tahun? Itu terlalu pendek, Tuhan..."

Sambungnya, "Let's make a deal. Karena sapi mengembalikan 30 tahun usianya, lalu monyet mengembalikan 10 tahun, dan anjing mengembalikan 10 tahun usianya padamu, berikanlah semuanya itu padaku. Semua itu akan menambah masa hidupku menjadi 75 tahun.Setuju ?" Maka setujulah Tuhan.

AKIBATNYA...

Pada 25 tahun pertama kehidupan sebagai manusia dijalankan kita makan,tidur dan bersenang-senang.

30 tahun berikutnya menjalankan kehidupan layaknya seekor sapi, kita harus bekerja keras sepanjang hari untuk menopang keluarga kita.

10 tahun kemudian kita menghibur dan membuat cucu kita tertawa dengan berperan sebagai monyet yang menghibur.

Dan 10 tahun berikutnya kita tinggal di rumah, duduk di depan pintu, dan menggonggong kepada orang yang lewat. Uhuk, uhuk (batuk)...

Free Crochet Pattern

I have a bundle of free crochet pattern for you guys. It's not just one, or two, or three, or four, or five. It will be a lot more for you. First, 'Like' JenniliciousShop - Handmade & Vintage now on facebook and submit your e-mail under the status (to comment) updated on Saturday at 9:56pm to get a FREE E-BOOK "Journal of The Various Animals And Pets in Amigurumi and Pompoms". Please don't submit here, but comments are always welcome.
I will send the link to download/zip file every Tuesday & Thursday around noon.

Made to Order Crochet by JenniliciousShop

I just uploaded some pictures of crocheted tops, cardigans, and also bags into my page, JenniliciousShop. They are all so cute, pretty and adorable. How lovely the way they look, too lovely!



*for more pictures click here

I do take custom orders if you like to get something in a different color or size; just let me know by email or convo, and I'll do my very best to get it done fast.
Also, if you want me to work on japanese crochet pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me (see Info tab).

I can make a copy of this top by your unique size in your favorite color.
It will take me 1-2 weeks after payment received.
Plus Size girls are welcome but it will cost more depend on size.

So don't forget to place your order soon! Thank you =)

Inisiatif Bikin Sendiri (IBS) : Membuat Masker Yoghurt

Berbicara soal yoghurt, inilah salah satu makanan super yang semakin terkenal saja karena banyak manfaatnya. Baca ulasannya di Kompas Health dengan klik di sini.

Pikir-pikir aku tidak akan mencampurnya dengan olive oil seperti yang diulas di artikel tsb. Nah kebetulan hari ini akhir minggu (weekend) jadi aku ingin bersantai dan memanjakan kulit terutama wajah. Sebentar lagi kan hari kasih sayang :) Persiapan penampilan supaya lebih fresh kan nggak ada salahnya :) haiyah!

Kali ini aku memilih yoghurt sebagai bahan dasar membuat sendiri masker wajah. Masker yoghurt wajah ternyata sederhana dan mudah sangat cocok untuk melembabkan dan membersihkan kulit.

Bahan yang diperlukan :
1 sdm semua yogurt tanpa rasa/plain, alami
1 sdm semua madu alami (natural honey)
3 sdm alam jus jeruk segar

Cara membuat :
1. Tempatkan yoghurt (tanpa rasa/plain) dalam mangkuk kecil.
Yogurt tidak hanya basis krim produk perawatan kulit, namun juga memiliki sifat pembersihan alami, membantu untuk membersihkan kulit dari kuman dan bakteri. Asam laktat ditemukan dalam yogurt akan menenangkan dan melembutkan kulit sementara mengencangkan keriput dan memperbaiki pori-pori.

2. Tambahkan 1 sdm madu alam
Madu dikenal karena sifat lembut yang membersihkan, bekerja untuk meremajakan kulit sambil membunuh kuman dan membersihkan pori-pori.

3. Aduk 3 sdm segar jus jeruk.
Jus jeruk adalah unsur sangat penting dalam perawatan kulit, karena itu antioksidan melindungi kulit. Juga, adalah tabir surya alami dan membantu kulit untuk memproduksi kolagen yang membantu menjaga kekencangan.

4. Bersihkan wajah seperti biasa, usahakan untuk menggunakan air hangat dan setelah kering ditepuk-tepuk kecil. Oleskan masker wajah yogurt secara merata ke leher dan wajah dan biarkan selama 20 menit. Bilas masker dengan air hangat, sekali lagi, ditepuk-tepuk kering.

Segar sekali euy! Selamat mencoba ya! :)

Intermezzo : USIA PERKAWINAN PENGARUHI KEMESRAAN

Sebelum Bobo:
6 minggu: selamat bobo sayang, mimpi indah ya, mmmuach.
6 bulan: tolong matiin lampunya, silau nih.
6 tahun : Kesana-an doong... kamu tidur dempet2an kayak mikrolet gini sih?!

Pakai Toilet:
6 minggu: ngga apa-apa, kamu duluan deh, aku ngga buru2 koq.
6 bulan: masih lama ngga nih?
6 tahun: brug! brug! brug! (suara pintu digedor), kalo mau tapa di gunung kawi sono!

Ngajarin Nyetir:
6 minggu: hati-hati say, injek kopling dulu baru masukin perseneling ya
6 bulan: pelan-pelan dong lepas koplingnya.
6 tahun: pantesan sering ke bengkel, masukin persenelingnya aja kayak gini!

Balesin SMS:
6 minggu: iya sayang, bentar lagi nyampe rumah koq, aku beli martabak kesukaanmu dulu ya
6 bulan: mct bgt di jln nih
6 tahun: ok.

Dating process:
6 minggu: I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 bulan: Of course I love U.
6 tahun : Ya iyalah!! kalau aku tidak cinta kamu, ngapain nikah sama kamu??

Pulang Kerja:
6 minggu: Honey, aku pulang...
6 bulan : I'm BACK!!
6 tahun: Si mbok masak apa hari ini??

Hadiah (ulang tahun):
6 minggu : Sayangku, kuharap kau menyukai cincin yang kubeli
6 bulan : Aku membeli lukisan, nampaknya cocok dengan suasana ruang tengah
6 tahun : Nih duitnya, loe beli sendiri deh yang loe mau

Telepon:
6 minggu: Baby, ada yang pengen bicara ama kamu di telpon
6 bulan : Eh...ini buat kamu nih...
6 tahun : WOOIII TELPON BUNYI TUUUHHH....ANGKAT DUOOONG!!!

Masakan:
6 minggu: Wah, tak kusangka rasa makanan ini begitu lezaattt...! !!
6 bulan: Kita makan apa malam ini??
6 tahun: HAH? MAKANAN INI LAGI?

Memaafkan:
6 minggu: Udah gak apa-apa sayang, nanti kita beli lagi ya
6 bulan: Hati-hati! Nanti jatuh tuh.
6 tahun: KAMU GAK NGERTI2 YA DAH BERIBU2 KALI AKU BILANGIN

Baju baru:
6 minggu: Duhai kasihku, kamu seperti bidadari dengan pakaian itu
6 bulan: Lho, kamu beli baju baru lagi?
6 tahun: BELI BAJU ITU HABIS BERAPA??

Rencana liburan:
6 minggu: Gimana kalau kita jalan-jalan ke Amerika atau ke tempat yg kamu mau honey?
6 bulan: Ke Surabaya naik bis aja ya gak usah pakai pesawat...
6 tahun: JALAN-JALAN? DIRUMAH AJA KENAPA SEH? NGABISIN UANG AJA!

Nonton TV:
6 minggu: Baby, apa yg pengen kita tonton malam ini ?
6 bulan : Sebentar ya, filmnya bagus banget nih.
6 tahun: JANGAN DIGANTI-GANTI DONG CHANNELNYA AH! GAK BISA LIAT ORANG SENENG DIKIT APA ?!

Kalau kesenggol dengan becandaan di atas (jangan nengok ke genteng yeee....!) harap jangan marah ya, kan ini hanya becanda :)

Living In Another Part of World

I get a blog, a social website, and a forum to let me burn off all the thoughts running through my head. This time I'm going to write my blog in English, but doesn't mean my english is perfect^^ I still need some practice here and there, especially idioms. Good thing that I like to learn a lot of things :)



I love my home country, Indonesia. I miss my country and my family so very much, more than I can express. And it's the 2nd week of January 2012, so I've moved to the United States for about 1,5 years. I know there are so many people in Indonesia and anywhere else in the world think that moving out to another country will make their world works better. Like you have one bad day, well maybe more than just one bad day, then you spend your time thinking about this:

What if I moved to a different country? What is the hardest part about it? How long it will take to assimilate to the new culture? How long it will take to fit in? How long it will take to get settled? Why I should move? Is it because I don't like my old country, or is it my job? Do I really-really-really want to try something different, or is it because of another reason? Will the new country culturally similar to my old country or completely different? How far away is it? Is it to another country on the same continent or do I move to a different continent?

Sort of like Mimpi Jakarta Kota Metropolitan or The American Dream.

Here are some random thoughts.

Moving to another country is a lot more difficult than what I thought it would be. Someone said the first year is ALWAYS the hardest. I'm not sure if it's harder when you are out of your teens. Some say that the younger you are the more flexible and easier to fit in. But I know for sure, you need to have a burning passion to move, a positive attitude and be more than 100% well prepared. There are always people who will take shots at your decision to move, and you should try and shut them out after you have made your decision. When you get to the new country you need to do the same. Only surround yourself with likeminded people who are 100% committed to make a success of the move. You are sure to find people from your country in the new country who are unhappy or thinking of moving back. This is the time of survival when you need to turn your back on them in a nice way.



One advantage that I had was that my husband and me are both Christians and so one of first priorities was to find a church to go to. We attend a church not so far from our place, like about 2 miles, and we made some nice friends. I've heard that good friends will keep you sane. Even if you aren't a christian, I would reccomend it to everyone that you should find a church to go to... hopefully you will find loving christian people who will take you in and help you settle in! And then everything else should fall into place fairly easily after that!
There is a certain deeper psychological dimension that you cannot be prepared for, even though you can prepare as you like for about every eventuality. It is loosening yourself from a certain group dynamic and having to re-integrate yourself in a new one in the new country. Where you come from a number of people can testify who you are just by the way they interact with you. Communications are very clear and open and one does not even think about how you communicate with one another. Where you go, initially you have to be very careful to communicate correctly. Different words may mean differently in the new country. Different non-verbal body language may also mean different things. Almost as though you have to recreate yourself from scratch. But usually if you are patient and positive, you may find that you end up with the exact same kind of friends you had from where you travelled from. If you had problems with friends and family where you come from, these same problems will surface again. You are who you are wherever you travel. You may find different opportunities though and/or be more lucky. It may also test you to the extent that you become stronger in yourself. But most important you need to do your research very well before you leave. I.e. how well are people doing in the profession that you are going to practice? Etc. Do you have enough funds to support yourself until you find a new job. Do you have enough funds to survive if something should go wrong with the job that was offered to you.

I think there's a difference between going to live in a place and moving permanently. Moving permanently is a huge deal. Moving to live in a place with the intention to return to your home country is not such a big thing, comparing to moving permanently.

The hardest part of moving to another country is getting the day to do things done. At home you know how to go to the dentist and what to expect, how to get the internet connected, where to buy shoelaces, how much you can drink before you can't legally drive, how to file taxes, whether you can expect to get your rental deposit back, where you can park your car, etc, etc.. I'd imagine things might be complicated if you have kids.

Another hard part is actually pulling the trigger on the move. It's easy to plan and think about it. Lots of people say they want to try living in a foreign place, but in the end they pull out before actually doing it. It takes courage (especially the first time). In some places (perhaps most, all even?) you can never fully assimilate. Depends on the place. Perhaps a year or two to really sort out the things like I listed above. But you can become comfortable very quickly if you accept the fact that you won't know everything right away. The people who have the hardest time in foreign places are those who have strong expectations for how things should be. For example, many western people hate lateness. But many places around the world its quite normal for somebody to be 15 minutes (or more) late for an agreed meeting. Some people just can't deal with it. They'll mentally set it up as a "me vs. the whole country" and because they know they are right and people shouldn't be late. They will be bitter, judgmental, unforgiving for it. The only reasonable thing you can do is suck it up and try to enjoy yourself anyway. You have zero chance of really changing the whole country.

Fitting in doesn't seem much different to fitting in at home really. Lots of people make a big deal of cultural factors. Of course they are important and you have to learn them. But on the other hand if you show a genuine interest in people's culture then they will quickly forgive you for breaking most cultural rules. Some foreigners spend a lot of time comparing their new country with their old. It's easiest to move with work because they will take care of a lot of logistics for you and there will be people to help you when you get there. Moving by yourself is more exciting. You might develop a different perspective on your own country after you have lived in another. I think in most cases people who move because they are unhappy with their own country end up being unhappy in the next.



About being settled, I guess it depends on what you mean by settled. Normally a week or two to get a place to stay, know how to get to the supermarket, how to get around (get a car if necessary) etc. Some things take much longer. It can take ages to sort out immigration issues and things like that.

Soon after I moved here, I quickly realize how powerful and influential America is. And you learn to appreciate, accept, and even admire the cultural differences. If you are a typical American, you think you are accepting of other races, religions, ideologies, etc. Once you live in another country, you understand it on a deeper level. So while the adjustment was difficult, it was well worth it. The world becomes a much larger place. I think every person should live in another country for more than a year. It's very enriching.