Time flies and I’m crossing my fingers, toes, and eyes, but most of all my heart, while looking at our crazy schedule with the grandest of hopes! As my heart flutters and warms with gratitude, we continue to thank God for our purposeful lives, a loving family, the best of friends, extraordinary clientele, and precious fans - all of whom we keep dear to our hearts.
Our new home greets us with more and more space which is pretty much what we needed. Having said that though, I can't help wondering how I have managed and why our kitchen is still not quite spacious enough!
The next big thing is Christmas and as always, I'm going to enjoy what I love most about the season - the journey. We used to have themed Christmas parties like Hawaiian Tropics, etc. I decided that this year, however, our theme should be: “FORGIVE AND CELEBRATE”, so I am going all out, out of my way, and am going to overdo everything; the house, the tree, the garden and the menu!
And what might be the best thing so far this year? If I had to choose amongst so many blessings, it would be the turning up of our Nana’s pickle recipes! Nana (bless her soul) was my late mother in law whom I adored. She was also the owner of her well kept secret (and most delicious and perfect) salt fish and eggplant pickle recipes. Relatives and friends from all over the world would lug jars of her pickles back to places as far as Jordan, London, and Canada. Brabon and I are testing them out now and hope to get a sample come 2011.
But for now, this is our schedule:
But for now, this is our schedule:
DOUBLE TAKE “OFF HAND” - We need to do a head count to make this happen! 1 NIGHT ONLY, 21st December, @ RM50.00 a pass, concert style. First come, first serve basis so please call Natasha and book now.
HOLIDAY CLASSES – Up until today we’re constantly bombarded and pushed into a corner with our kids with: “So, what are we doing for the holidays”? And we’re thinking like: “...for once can’t they just understand that it’s year end and budgets and deadlines are so like our mental challenge!” The TRUTH? - no, they can’t and we’re faced with restless, unhappy and miserable kids if we don’t do something about it.
Well, ROCK THEIR WORLD, sign them up and send them to me for a 6 day program beginning 22nd November to 3rd December 2010. Classes are conducted on weekdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. These classes cover 4 specialty subjects and works that include the likes of Pastries (Puff Pastries, Crusts, Scones, Strudel, etc) Pies and Tarts (Savory, Custard and Fruit), Chocolate (tempering, making, modeling), Cake and Cake Decorating (Baking and Complimentary Adornments - Types of Butter Creams, Frostings, Fondant, etc). We take care of lunches, tea AND SEND THEM HOME, HAPPY AND CONTENTED.
BABY CLASSES –Statistics tells us that our babies spend more and more time with television than real people and what’s more, they are constantly told to stay out of our kitchens! Jen’s HomeKitchen Baby classes are all about making time for them, introducing culinary arts into your baby’s life and using it as a platform to take the unknown, mystery and fear out of cooking and kitchens. Do away with excuses, give baby a break and sign up now for a once in a year experience. Only one class organized for children 5 to 6 years on 11th December 2010 from 10.00 to 1p.m.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL – 17th December 2010 – This Holiday Special Class will be our last class for 2010 and we’ve decided to plan and prepare it as a PARTY. Our menu is extra special and Mia Palencia will be joining the children as our guest. There will be singing, storytelling, name drawing on Aprons and Bandannas, photo taking, games and PRESENTS. As we speak, Mia is shopping now in Aussie.
Menu - Roast Chicken, Sautéed Asparagus, Mini Cheesecakes and Butter Cookies.
MASTER CHEFS AT HOME CLASSES – Commit and make it your goal to grow your skills in your kitchen before 2010 passes. Sign up now for Jen’s Inaugural Class" - 12th December 2010 @ Only RM380. No regrets, ONLY FOUR SPOTS LEFT!
A Full Course Dinner Meal Menu
Starters - Mini Herbs and Cheese Quiches,
Sides - Fresh Garden Salad and Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes,
Main - Stuffed Roast Chicken,
Dessert – Molten Chocolate Soufflé and Lava Cakes.
Class Description - Indulge yourself with your morning coffee and some Scones, fresh from Jen's oven. Put on your apron and class proper kicks off with a chicken deboning demo by Brabon, you get to marinade, work with your stuffing; and stuff, stitching or trussing your chicken. Roll out the dough, make your shells, whip up your newest and most delicious all time favorite fruit dressing, learn about Crème Fraiche and make the silkiest of Mashed Potatoes and finally attempt one of the most perfect chocolate desserts ever. You get to take home recipes, techniques and information about special ingredients and your very own Whole Stuffed Chicken!
Class Description - Indulge yourself with your morning coffee and some Scones, fresh from Jen's oven. Put on your apron and class proper kicks off with a chicken deboning demo by Brabon, you get to marinade, work with your stuffing; and stuff, stitching or trussing your chicken. Roll out the dough, make your shells, whip up your newest and most delicious all time favorite fruit dressing, learn about Crème Fraiche and make the silkiest of Mashed Potatoes and finally attempt one of the most perfect chocolate desserts ever. You get to take home recipes, techniques and information about special ingredients and your very own Whole Stuffed Chicken!
CHRISTMAS GOODIES - Just a gentle reminder that our Classic Christmas Cake (made only with superior ingredients and trimmings) and Butter Cookies (the ones that melts in your mouth) take our centre stage this Christmas. Nothing expresses the true Christmas spirit like a homemade gift. Also check out our gorgeous Christmas designer (mudpies, Ganz, TCABELLS @TOO, etc) ceramic wares perfect to cheer up your table, add to your collections and gift hampers.
JEN’S KITCHEN SPIRIT – Watch out for our pre-orders and a preview of my book cover!
LITTLE HOMEGROWN CHEFS SERIES – is Jen’s HomeKitchen’s tribute to Malaysia, Malaysian children and The Culinary Arts. The big picture of this recipe book project is focused entirely on growth and the word HOME. It depicts the core of Malaysia, the description of amazing talents and diligence of Malaysian children; and that Culinary Arts is just a way of life. The book is an opportunity of a documented lifetime experience that portrays the commitment and support of the children’s Parents. It is a book that tells us what we stand for and the 1st of its kind.
Calling all Parents and Apprentices of “Little Homegrown Chefs” recipe book! Mia has agreed to also pastel draw this book cover. As such a photography session is being organized 9 a.m. 27th November 2010 at Jen’s HomeKitchen. For now, Apprentices are requested to shower and come in their best plain colored outfits. Light make up is provided courtesy of Puan Shahanaz of Mary Kay. Please bring along your IRONED aprons and Bandannas.
May we take this time to send our warmest wishes for “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year”!
Christmas Kisses and Holiday Hugs, Jen
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