A friend and I had a pre CNY (Chinese New Year) shopping date last Thursday. We chose Billion Mart, Jelapang because she hasn't been there. By the time we pushed the trolley to the payment counter, the trolley was filled to the brim with mostly her stuffs. My stuffs took up only a small portion because I have been buying bit by bit on my morning walks.
By the time we carted everything into her car, it was time for a late lunch. She took me to Blackburn cafe at 45, Laluan Falim 1, Taman Falim Indah (near Aeon Big, Falim) which I haven't been to. Both of us opted for Set Lunch (includes drink and soup). No proper food description because I don't have the receipt with me. My friend insisted on picking up the tab for the lunch.
I chose hot lemon tea. If I am not mistaken my friend chose iced coffee.
Thick mushroom soup.
We ordered the above garden salad with Thai sauce to share.
My friend ordered the above (consisting of grilled chicken, spaghetti, mashed potato, fried egg with pepper sauce).
I went for the above (grilled chicken, potato fries, mashed potato, colesaw with Thai sauce). We took our time to enjoy our lunch and fellowship. When we saw that we were the last remaining customers and they were ready to close up for the afternoon session, we knew it was time to leave. Their business hours: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10pm.
Evening sky at 7:14pm.
Reflection of the sunset at 7:15pm.
Reflection of sunset at 7:17pm.
After a good trimming, my hibiscus plant is flowering again.
The trimming has encouraged more branches.
More branches means more flowers.
Linking to Friday Bliss & Skywatch Friday.
"Yes, I am the Vine; you are the branches.
Whoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit.
For apart from me you can't do a thing.
If anyone separates from me,
he is thrown away like a useless branch, withers,
and is gathered into a pile with all the others and burned.
(John 15:5-6, The Living Bible-TLB)
...the salad and the hibiscus look wonderful on this cold and snowy day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. Happy weekend.
DeleteI love the soup and the salad and want some of each dish. The food looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend, Nancy. ♥
Thank you, Sandee. Have a great weekend.
DeleteEvery time reading your blog Nancy, I'm so hungry. I wonder why? LOL Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteCruisin Paul
Thank you, Paul. Have a great weekend.
DeleteWhat a nice flower :) thanks for your sharing...
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a great weekend.
DeleteBeautiful yellow hibiscus & great skyphotos. I got so hungry seeing your delicious food!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Riitta.
DeleteLooks so delicious! And hibiskus is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tarja.
DeleteWhat a beautiful meal at that restaurant! Very nicely presented, too. Love your hibiscus.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gigi.
DeleteHmmm mushroom soup, good idea!!! On the list - 4C here.
ReplyDeleteTaking time for yummy food is always the way to go!
To good company and flowers :-)
Thank you, Iris.
DeleteThe dishes you two had look good!
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of people at the shops, buying like crazy...roads all over town so jammed - a lot have come home, it seems. We have not done much shopping for Chinese New Year ourselves as we are well-stocked all throughout the pandemic, never short of anything...plus we shall not be celebrating, keeping it low key, all to ourselves.
Thank you, STP. The only preparation I did was make an effort to spring clean my house because it needs one badly. I bought a few type of CNY snacks which we like, and stock up on my fridge because the shops will be closed for 5 to 6 days.
DeleteIt sounds like a lovely day with your friend, and ended with a beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mimi.
DeleteWhat a lovely lunch At Blackburn Cafe, Falim catching up with your friend. Oh, both of you ate chicken. Are there any other meat that you would want to try the next time you go there?
ReplyDeleteI might want to try the lamb.
DeleteThe flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William.
DeleteWhat a nice flower :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Azka.
DeleteNancy don't throw away the branches of the hibiscus. Plant them and you will see that you will get new plants
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norma. That is how I propagate my hibiscus plants.
DeleteGreetings and Salutations, Nancy. It looks like you enjoyed your time with your friend. Food looks so yummy! Hibiscus plant is absolutely beautiful. Nice sky images to end the day. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was very enjoyable.
DeleteYou always find the most delicious food.
ReplyDeleteYou outdid yourself with the skies, such big, dramatic, and ominous clouds.
Beautiful flowers!!
Enjoy your weekend!!
Thank you, Yogi. Enjoy your weekend too.
DeleteYummy! I would go for the grilled chicken with spaghetti. Your yellow hibiscus is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of ordering lamb on my next visit.
DeleteBella flor, te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you, JP.
DeleteWhat a delicious meal! I want to have some grilled chicken too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie.
DeleteGlad you had a fun and delicious outing with your friend. Great photos, too! hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Valerie. Hugs and have a great weekend.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the evening sky!
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a beautiful day and week.
DeleteBonitas nubes. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
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