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Penang Tales : Dining with The Most Beautiful Scenery in Penang (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of our Penang Trip. Both my sisters came back from USA and Australia respectively for a short break. We went to Penang to visit our mom's side family and had a simple family wedding dinner ceremony of my sister Skye (  @skyemak  ) and her husband, Victor.

Here we traveled to Armenian Street in Georgetown and visited some tourist attractions there ie Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple, Khoo Kongsi, Famous Murals like the Bicycle Mural, and did some shopping. Then for lunch, we went to Restaurant Taman Emas opposite Penang Girl School for their laksa (It's really delicious but I've tasted better). Then we went to Straits Quay and had Nyonya Dinner at Nyonya Breeze. It was great!

We spent the next day at Penang Hill. Visited many attractions within the Penang Hill, my sister Skye went to The Habitat with Victor. The rest of us chilled at David Brown at the top of Penang Hill. Then we gathered and headed to Hickory at Penang Hill for Lunch. It was the most memorable experience. Scenery of Penang is most beautiful there. The over a century old structure is very well maintained and clean. Food was amazing. It was quiet. I think not many people know about it. Or many just don't want the trouble of stopping in the middle of Penang Hill as the Funicular Railway train only stops by there once every hour and we had to let them know in advance each travel, and call them again 5 minutes prior to the departure time.

My sister had her simple wedding dinner for family at Starview. It was delicious and cozy.

Places in this video : 1. Armenian Street 2. Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple 3. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi 4. Mural - Kids on bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic 5. Restaurant Taman Emas (Michelin Guide Penang Laksa) 6. Straits Quay Retail Marina 7. Nyonya Breeze Restaurant at Straits Quay 8. Penang Hill 9. David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace 10. Hickory On Penang Hill 11. Starview Restaurant

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Penang, Malaysia

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Tranquil wharf

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I think this is Mussaenda ‘Queen Sirikit’, Penang Botanical Gardens

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6 Scenic Locations For Outdoor Rock Climbing In Malaysia

Picture yourself at the foot of a majestic limestone cliff, your fingertips brushing against the old rocks, and gazing up at the seemingly infinite sight of a treacherous path that lies ahead. Malaysia is a paradise for outdoor rock climbers, with countless stunning spots that will put your skills to the test while captivating you with stunning scenery. These climbing sites offer the ideal…

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Places of Penang, Malaysia

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George Town, Malaysia

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Penang Tales : Food, Heritage, and More! (Part 1)

Both my sisters came back from USA and Australia respectively for a short break. We went to Penang to visit our mom's side family and had a simple family wedding dinner ceremony of my sister Skye ( @skyemak1454 ) and her husband, Victor.

Our cousins in Penang always welcome us with super warm treatment and hospitality. We had an amazing dinner at Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant when we arrived, it's really highly rated on Google, go check it out. Food was super delicious!

We stayed at this Holiday Apartment in Pulau Tikus called Codrington House. It's really huge and cozy! Super convenient, huge parking, and it's in the middle of so many attractions and famous food places.

The next morning we had a huge breakfast of many famous Penang dishes that my cousins brought to our apartment. We certainly ate too much. Then we headed out to Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion. Very nice historical place. They even shot part of Crazy Rich Asian there, and many other movies and dramas. Worth it.

Then we went to a famous Nyonya Kuih place called Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay. Very delicious!

Places in this video : 1. Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant 2. Codrington House 3. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion 4. Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay

Hope you liked this. Stay tuned for more!

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National Hot Sauce Day

Tingle your tastebuds with this spicy condiment, sample sauces from all over the world or challenge your friends to try the hotter varieties.

Are you more of a Tabasco person, or are the spicy chili peppers of Southeast Asia the ones that get your mouth watering? Should hotness be combined with salty flavors or rather sweet ones? Whatever you believe and whatever your preferences, if you are one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite spicy enough, National Hot Sauce Day is the perfect day for you!

History of National Hot Sauce Day

Humans started using chili peppers and other such spices thousands of years ago, with many historians believing that chili peppers were one of the earliest plants harvested by humans. Back in this era, historians believe the recipe was a simple mixture of peppers and water mixed into a liquid or thick paste.

In South and Central America, there is evidence of chili peppers being used for cooking as early as 6,000 years ago, but they did not reach Europe until the 16th century when Portuguese and Spanish explorers began sending all sorts of unusual foods from the New World back home.

The first hot sauce to be available in a bottle appeared in shops in the state of Massachusetts in the year 1807, and then suddenly, hot sauce was everywhere and being added to everything. Tabasco sauce is one of the earliest brands to have come into existence that still exists today, being bottled and sold for the first time in 1868.

Today’s recipes contain a wide variety of peppers, and many food enthusiasts argue passionately about which pepper makes the best sauce. Some of the most commonly used peppers are jalapeños, reapers, Thai chilies, cayenne peppers, serranos, and ghost peppers. The hottest pepper in the world is often considered to be the Carolina Reaper, with a Scoville rating of 2,000,000 (the average jalapeno pepper ranking at only 3,500 Scoville Heat Units)!

National Hot Sauce Day Timeline

1492

Explorers to the New World experience chiles

It is believed that Christopher Columbus may be one of the first explorers from Europe to taste chiles. He names them ��peppers” because of their spicy flavor that is similar to the black peppercorns he was looking for.

1807

Hot Sauce first appears in America

In the north eastern state of Massachusetts, newspaper advertisements show that hot sauce appears on the market around this time and is sold as “cayenne sauce”.

1868

Tabasco Pepper Sauce is first created

Edmund McIlhenny feels that the diet of southerners in the US is a bit bland, so he plants a crop of commercial peppers and creates his classic Tabasco pepper hot sauce.

1964

Buffalo Wings are invented

One of the quintessential carriers for spicy, peppery sauce, Buffalo Wings take shape in Buffalo, New York when a restaurant owner makes a late night snack for her son and his friends. The restaurant owner’s son and the hot sauce supplier later go on the road together, promoting the use of hot sauce on fried chicken wings.

1980

Sriracha Sauce hits the market

A refugee from Vietnam, David Tran, starts a company in California and names his hot sauce after a city in Thailand: Sri Racha. The sauce contains not only chili peppers but also other ingredients such as garlic and sugar. The hot sauce becomes almost an instant hit.

An Important Distinction

While a real hot sauce lover will know the answer to this question immediately, you may not. Is hot sauce and sriracha the same thing? Many recipes use them interchangeably, but to be a spicy food fan, it is important to know the difference!

Hot sauce and sriracha, while being used in the same way, are usually not considered to be the same thing. The most noticeable difference between the two is the texture, with the hot sauce being more of a liquid and sriracha being a thicker paste. However, there are more subtle differences that separate the two.

According to most chefs, the flavor profiles are distinct from each other, with sriracha containing additions of sugars and garlic, while also being less spicy in many ways. However, even with its differences, many still agree that you can enjoy sriracha in the same ways.

How to Celebrate National Hot Sauce Day

Tongue-burning food-lovers unite! National Hot Sauce Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy the feeling of fire in your mouth all day long. The best way to celebrate this smoking hot holiday is to get together with like-minded people who aren’t afraid of a little spice. Spend the afternoon sampling different hot sauces from all over the world.

According to a survey in 2014, the world’s ten best hot sauces are:

10. Valentina Salsa Picante: This sweet and sour hot sauce has a citrusy tang to it. Made in Mexico, this sauce is sure to add a kick to your meal.

9. Texas Pete: This sauce was made by accident at a little family-run restaurant in 1929 and is a bit weaker than most Louisiana-style sauces. Most commonly seen in American restaurants alongside Tabasco, Texas Pete is a staple.

8. Tabasco: This is a classic, there’s no doubt about it. It contains more vinegar than other hot sauces tend to, adding a punchy kick full of flavor for any meal.

7. Tapatio: This hot sauce is also a bit sweet, with a distinct garlicky flavor. Tapatio is often enjoyed in Bloody Mary drinks as well.

6. Louisiana Hot Sauce Original: This is Louisiana’s number one hot sauce, and we all know those Cajuns know a thing or two about spice.

5. Huy Fong Chili Garlic: Long story short, this stuff is thick, hot, garlicky, and delicious.

4. Frank’s Red Hot: This is the main ingredient in buffalo wing sauce. ‘Nuff said.

3. Crystal: People from Louisiana (yes, Louisiana again) swear by this stuff.

2. Cholula: This delightfully hot Mexican sauce is made from pequin peppers that are 7 times hotter than jalapenos.

1. Huy Fong Sriracha: It’s no wonder the fame of this sauce reaches far and wide. It’s spicy, salty, and seems to go well with almost everything. This is definitely a favorite the world over.

For the avid hot sauce lover in your life, consider a gift they’ll never forget, a hot sauce sampler gift. These contain a variety of themed or regular hot sauce bottles from around the world. For the most daring of taste testers, grab a few friends, and try out the Hot Sauce Pain Challenge: a set that ranges in levels from mild to severe heat. For those who are craftier, consider buying a hot sauce-making kit, a perfect family or friend activity that results in a delicious and spicy outcome.

So, what are you waiting for? Get a few friends together, buy lots of milk to wash these sauces down, and let the sampling begin! And if you’re feeling guilty about doing this to your poor stomach: don’t. Spicy foods fight bacteria and can help speed up your metabolism, so if you only do this every now and then, think of it as doing your body a favor.

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Cannonball tree flowers, Penang Botanical Garden

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7 Nature Staycation To Relax And Rejuvenate In Malaysia

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life to relax and be one with nature is crucial to our health. Malaysia’s abundant biodiversity and tranquil landscapes provide the ideal setting for a nature staycation. Imagine enjoying the serenity of immaculate beaches, strolling along lush trails, and hearing the sounds of the jungle as you wake up. A natural vacay in Malaysia promises to…