AND THEN I ATE NO MEAT...

Posted by Unknown On Sunday, June 7, 2009 4 comments
I confess. I am a Flexitarian (semi-vegetarian) and observe a vegetarian diet but occasionally eat meat (only fish to be exact). Last week, an old friend Meow Kheng treated my boy and me to a vegetarian lunch at Lily's kitchen to express her appreciation for recommending her for two jobs in the last 14 years. The food there is truly authentic, delicious and reasonably priced so my family headed there this evening for our dinner, not that I had much appetite because of Mishy's death. Located at Madras Lane, the restaurant was jam packed with customers and we were lucky to get a table.

My boy ordered the baked cheesy pasta again and promptly declared that since it was a small portion, there would be no free tasting :-) and of course we objected and he complied most obediently.

I convinced my husband to try the nasi bryani. Earlier, I had a tough time convincing him to go for a vegetarian dinner. The nasi bryani was simply superb - authentic taste and even the vegetarian fried fish looked so real!

My pita bread and rendang was truly awesome. The bread was just the right texture with freshly and evenly cut cucumber, carrots and lettuce and the curry rendang was really so yummy!

For side orders, I had ordered a half serving of satay which was again a memorable dish.
The drinks were very thirst-quenching too. I had honey sea coconut while Nick had Lo Han Kuo and my better half had iced lemon tea. The whole meal cost us less than 33RM and it was a nutritional and delicious meal. If you live in Penang, do go and try Lily's Kitchen!

After dinner, we headed for Chew Teng Yeang's Pet Shop along Burmah Road. While I was looking at the hamsters, they were choosing more fish for the aquarium. I felt that since I was still in mourning, it would be so wrong to buy a new hamster.. I must allow myself to grieve and to get a new pet only when I am ready.
In the mean time, have a lovely evening.

4 comments to AND THEN I ATE NO MEAT...

  1. says:

    Starmandala Mmmmm... food looks really good! Such a cute post (pardon me for being amused at your grieving for a hamster who's relocated to rodent paradise :-)

  1. says:

    Unknown Hi dear Antares,

    The food IS REALLY good and does not taste or appear vegetarian at all. The next time you visit Penang, I will take you there if you like :-).

    Awww - so sweet...yes Mishy is in rodent paradise indeed where there will be no more pain or suffering...

    While I was there, I actually felt worse because looking at other youthful hamsters reminded me of Mishy's spirited ways but I am slowly coming to terms with the grief and loss.

    Thanks dear Antares...

    hugs and much love

  1. says:

    Cat-from-Sydney Get a cat! Get a cat! Please......What better way to get over Mishy but to get a totally different species? Please...pretty please....

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Cat-in-Sydney,

    :-) Yes, I did consider getting a cat because cats are very clean creatures but the only problem is that I am allergic to cat fur. I discovered this when I was young - my cousin had two cats and I used to play with them and I had allergic reactions.

    Last night, we went to a pet shop and I saw a lovely Persian kitten and four short-haired cats...one is grey and the other two brown with black stripes and they are so beautiful and elegant!!!

    Thanks for the encouragement. Really appreciate it!

    Cheers

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