It was a lovely evening where the shining sun is slowly setting and the breeze is lightly blowing…

The photographers and I had been invited to Chef Najib Hamid’s beautiful bungalow for a fun photoshoot and of course, food tasting!

 

The soothing sound of the running water when we arrived at the Balinese style bungalow.

 

Fishes swam freely by the door step.

 

Oh the sweet-smelling greens that perfumed the entire garden.

 

The embossed baba-nyonya tiled wooden dining set, set beside the Balinese-styled pool was simply elegant.

 

Entering the tropical home.

 

Love the old-fashioned and nicely carved wooden door.

 

The living room that I will definitely spend hours reading my favorite book and have tea in this lovely evening.

 

Tropically designed.

 

A cosy spot for you to chill and relax.

 

 A see-through wall.

 

 Lovely white benches.

 

 Outdoor swimming pool shower.

 

 White wooden mailbox

 

 Loving the tropical feel.

 

 It’s been a while since I alst rode a bicycle.

 

 Skinny-dipping? or Sun-tanning? Your choice.

 

 Esty by the pool.

 

 Baby Dylan happily swimming in the pool.

 

 Swimming to mommy.

 

Super adorable !

 

 Perfect weather for photoshoots!

 

 Loving the big compound.

 

The professional Ken from foodpoi.com

 

With the lovely Coco. *kisses* 

 

Thirst-quenching chilled lime juice with orange slices.

 

Well-prepared cutleries.

 

 Thai-style prawns and squids for appetizer.

 

 

Fried butter prawns.

 

Chilled watermelon cubes topped with Persian feta, basil and balsamic vinegar.

 

The Portobello mushroom pesto bruschetta.

 

A huge portobello mushroom, stuffed with steamed couscous and laced with fintel. It was topped with Napoli sauce and had a sprinkling of feta cheese. The juicy and unexpected flavours were utterly pleasing.

 

Next was pan-fried cod, lightly crisp on the outside and soft and moist inside. 

 

The potato fondant which accompanied the fish enhanced its flavour.

 

The flame-grilled sirloin angus (with pumpkin puree, onion relish, filed mushroom and sautéed asparagus) was perfectly medium rare and tender.

 

Banoffee with deliciously cooked sliced bananas and crisp almond tart shell for dessert!

 

A closer shot of the lip-smacking dessert.

 

Heavenly creamy!

 

Last but not least, the Tiramisu topped with healthy nuts and raisins.

 

Can’t get enough of it!

 

Chef Najib and his gorgeous fiancee.

 

Handsome kiddo. The prince of the family.

 

Najib’s planning to open his own restaurant very soon in Subang Jaya, so stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With love, luck & laughter……Esty.

 

 

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