We all Ipoh "Mali" (from Ipoh)

The moment I decided to attend the Class of 72, 40^th year reunion, I emailed Lena of Frozen Wings to asked her if she wanted to help organize a dinner so that we could all meet up with blogger friends in Ipoh. She was so kind and generously organised the meet. She even offered to be the chauffeur around town. I was so touched by her generosity. I told her I normally would not reject a good offer but I that I had my own "private chauffeur", my best friend Peng who was driving up to Ipoh with me. Peng is my living GPS, without her, I would be lost. LOL!

From left sitting: Elin of "Elinluv's Sweet Delight", Cheah of "No Frills Recipes", 

Wendy of "Table For Two Or More", Lena of  "Frozen Wings".

From left standing: Claire of "Caring Is Not Only Sharing" and me, "Quay Po"

After many emails back and forth, we all decided to try “poon choy” and a few side dishes for our night out, and Yes...of course we had to plan our food. That is why we are called "foodies"...what!?

The main dish - Poon Choy

Stuffed Chicken Skin deep fried

Stir fried Udon

A delicious dessert from Lena of Frozen Wings - Can you guess what it is?

There are few things food bloggers like to do when they meet. They enjoy exchanging food stuff and gifts. After that when the food comes, they don’t straight away start eating. Like what dear friend Peng likes to say, "camera eat first". LOL!

I did not get a picture of what she meant by "camera eat first" at this meeting but here is a picture of the food bloggers meet in Sibu in March. Know what she means now?  

"Camera eat first" from Bloggers meet in Sibu

To be honest, I was not too crazy about the ‘poon choy’ because there was too much meat in the dish, with very little green veggies. I wished for more. However, we all agreed we were not there for the food but the main intention was to meet up and visit. This we did as if long lost friends. Meeting up with all the Ipoh ‘Mali’ people, I felt so at home and relaxed. We laughed and talked a mile-a-minute. (My Quay Lo calls it "raising the roof". He says when I get together with girlfriends the noise level is so high the roof is raised up.)


Although it was my first time meeting with Cheah of "No Frills Recipes" and Elin of "Elinluv's Sweet Delight", I felt like we had been friends for life. All of the ladies in Ipoh are so charming, so lovely, and so fun to be with. Hmm, maybe it is true, something in the water?

Ladies, thanks all for the thoughtful gifts. And special thanks to reader, Cindy who joined us.  Cindy's Mother was the midwife attendant to my birth so our connection goes way back. You ladies are all such good company. I had a wonderful time not only chatting but singing with you all and dancing with Lena. 

Our Karaoke session - Can you see we had fun?

One of the things that was an enjoyable bonus, was food crawling with Lena. The morning before I started my journey back home, here are some of the foods we ate.

The famous "Kam Fun" (Golden Noodles) from Ipoh

Popiah

Ipoh bean sprouts

Satay

Sotong kangkung

Bo Bo Cha Cha

Mak Chuk

The famous Muah Chee and peanut paste sweet soup in Ipoh

The last stop was at the "Indulgence" owned by one of our ex Convent girls, Julie Song. We had a piece of cheesecake and coffee there. The place was cosy and it is a nice place to sit, enjoy the food, desserts, wine and coffee with friends. I could now see why everyone raved about the place. I won't tell you anymore, go visit the place and see it for yourself. They have some luxurious suite rooms to offer in different themes. I will definitely bring my Quay Lo there someday soon. Maybe we will celebrate our next Wedding Anniversary there. Why not?

Rhubbarb Cheesecake and Coffee at Indulgence

We also managed to chat with Julie a bit and took a photo with her. I asked her when "Indulgence" was coming to KL, know what she said? "You come to Ipoh." She is absolutely right, that is another good excuse to visit Ipoh often.

Before we left the place we took some photos for our albums. How do we look? Nice or not? LOL!

Lena of Frozen Wings and Quay Po

Peng and Quay Po

You have not been to Ipoh if you have not taken one of these back. LOL!

My best friend, Peng is the Ambassador of Ipoh pomelo. LOL!

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