Category: Thoughts

A Taste Of Honey

A Taste Of Honey.

When I ordered a Longan Honey drink, Johnny like everyone else, was expecting a honey drink with canned longans floating in it. Just like his honey lemon drink with generous slices of fresh lemons, as shown in this pic.

I have been coming to this shop since its inception many years ago because of the fascinating taste and origin of longan honey. At some farms in Thailand where longan plants are cultivated, the longan flowers are pollinated and have its nectar collected by bees. As a result, the harvested honey contains the aroma and taste of longans. This was told to me by a previous proprietor. Bee Connection also sells raw honey in bottles, if you like the taste.

The title is inspired by the disco era group, A Taste Of Honey. They had the big funk hit Boogie Oogie Oogie.

Bee Connection is at the Food Court. LG5 Lower Ground Floor, Low Yat Plaza.

Panasonic Lumix GM-1, ISO 200, f4.5, 1/160 sec

#beeconnection #lowyatplaza #lyp #drink #honey #longan #bees #nature #lemon

A Malaysian Valentine

RAM Lasts Longer Than Roses.

Wow! I found a Valentine’s article written on my blog 12 years ago. Suanie T is till blogging, I think. The pub Skin’s place is no more.

A MALAYSIAN VALENTINE
by TV Smith
14/02/05

Suanie and I were sipping our 46th beer, blowing smoke rings and popping murukku into each other’s mouth when I suddenly turned slushy mushy.

In a bout of barley malt induced insanity, I asked her the risk-laden question: “What colour roses do you like?” She blew a heart-shaped smoke ring and whispered oh so sweetly, “I rather you buy me RAM…”

Prophetically enough, a Japanese company is now selling heart-embossed memory chips for Valentine’s Day. Yeah, she’s geeky and charming, (almost) always logical and practical but 512MB of DDR RAM still costs RM 500, unwrapped.

It got me thinking, are there Valentine’s gifts other than expensive flowers, dinners and computer parts?

Happy VD friends, bloggers and readers.

A Valentine Day’s Gift

While not intentional, it was a pleasant Valentines Day’s gift for me and my cats, since it arrived today.

She is not only generous but, at my request, helpfully screenshot part of the purchase process to keep me in the loop. It will help me understand the process and to troubleshoot should other new donors have questions. So far it seemed simple and dependable, if you use a Malaysian issued credit or debit card.

Overall, Tesco portrayed a positive image in my limited dealings with them. From executive Jidz Mohamed to the truck driver or delivery guy. They adopt a “can do, will do” attitude. The delivery man called me for directions and I whatsapp him a map. He was willing to cart the tray into the house at my request. Well done Tesco for hiring and training staff with the right attitude. I am sure the invisible backend operation is complex in getting the orders properly sorted for shipping, The front end (Rino) was courteous, friendly and punctual. That bodes well for the nascent service.

1. Picture of Tesco delivery truck that was once done by the local grocery shop with a basket on the back of a bike.

2. Picture of one of my cats Naughty Nuri checking out the gifts. Unfortunately, only one bag came with a free collar. So I will give it to her.

3. Picture of sweet Lewyee Ng from her Facebook page.

4, The Tesco Man always smiles and rings twice.

I made a plea a few days ago under a post named There Is Hope (http://tvsmith.my/eclectic/there-hope). Future donors, please include a bag of cat litter or clumping sand, if you can. They are too heavy for me to purchase myself even, with a friend’s help. Links in the original FB post. Remember to PM or email (tvsmith at gmail.com) me for delivery address, phone number and delivery time slots. Thanks,

A Flower For You, Loves

I salute the guy who bought his girlfriend a cauliflower for Valentine’s. Maybe not.

Like the roses from Cameron Highlands, massive environmental harm was caused by pesticide use and entire hills were cleared for farming and greenhouse flower growing. They could also be from slave labour like farms of some exporting countries. All artificially coloured or dyed to enhance your Valentine selfies.

So don’t be proud about giving or receiving roses.

Picture of Rohingya cauliflower restorer at work. He and his sister re-conditions or refurbish spoiled of blackened cauliflowers discarded at the wholesale market. Hope their business flourish with Valentine’s.

#valentine #vday #vd #rohingya #cauliflower #flowers #roses