White Sausages @Clichy's Taverne, Paris

We were meeting a friend who came back from Ireland for dinner. THis time, for a change, I chose Munich white sausages with cabbage (sauerkraut). A Bavarian colleague had told me, the wrapping skin of these sausages needs to be removed before eating. So the "carcinogenic" part was literally not there when I ate them :)



Look like a chocolate cake, Charlotte choco is much more creamy and fine at the choco part.



This bar has many beers bearing strange names, like the 2 that the boys were drinking: Guillotine 8,5% alcohol (instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people) and Lucifer. I think these beers are too hard for me. My "Newton" beer contains 3.5% alcohol and light green apple taste. Refreshing!

Integration Seminar in France

2 days ago, we went to see a humoristic show in a parisian restaurant, among whom a malaysian friend of mine here was present.

She mentioned that she went to a compulsary seminar named "Integration Seminar" for foreign workers or spouses. It is usually one-day course provided by the Préfecture in order to introduce French culture and civilisation.

As I had done a Master degree in France, I was luckily exempted for this seminar. Nevertheless, I think that it is extremely important for newcomers to get to know the local culture before embarking a new life here.

Disclaimer: THis is only true at the time of me applying the work permit and the author bears no responsibilities should any amendment in French Immigration laws and regulations takes place after that.

Spaghetti Cabonara

As I am a born noodles lover, I would almost always opt for them over the rice.
This festive season we have been eating spaghetti more often than usual. Well, calories are one thing, but it is holiday season!! come on, take a break! Eat what we love!:))

Today I made Cabonara sauce for the Italian noodles. Crème fraiche, lards, mushrooms, onions, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Voilà! We both had a huge plate of it and mmmmmm.... so yummie!!

While I will be going to KL soon, I will take only western foods before going back... wonder if I will be missing foods here when I will be home.... :)