An occasional nomad

Autumn and early summer are some of my favourite seasons.

Having hibernated with my eyes wide open from winter through spring , my feet are getting itchy once again to flit through departure gates. 

But first I have to wake up from my comfy slumber and go disturb my agent first. Next, tackle the one place I have put off for so long. 

One freaky meal

The meal was supposed to act like a pick me up. A self reward for restraining myself in the spend to kingdom come department. And for having to finally go trudge somewhere I have all these years, not been keen on going. 

Until I noticed the man on the left. I have to admit I did feel jittery. It's the beard that's gotten the bad press and sadly , I have been negatively influenced I'm afraid .  

This coming from me , a person who saved one old dude from getting pepper sprayed by a travel companion .....all because she too was spooked out by his appearance. He never knew what was about to hit him when I hissed at her to keep it away.

How not to eat mangoes

Some of you are eagerly awaiting the next Penang durian season. Currently there are a few stalls selling just a few precious fruits but whatever is available, is considered the " head " or beginning or early fruit thus the taste won't be as robust . Most local folks won't buy them as the fruit will be quite tasteless and flat , just like Thai durians so don't waste your money . Malaysian durians are very creamy with flavours ranging from sweet to slightly bitter and sharp.

As for me, whenever the craving crops up , I will get some durian ice cream but lately supplies for that too seems to have dried up. 

Full Breakfast Menu at The River Grill

Breakfast here is not only very filling but the eye catching placements make the experience more interesting and appetizing for diners young and old. 

Plus , I saw a few vegans who were clearly pleased with the very healthy spreads that do not sacrifice good old tasty foods blessed by Mother Nature.

Two mornings in a row , I headed straight towards the attractive salad portions placed into little glass cups with different dressings . 

Orangey brown base contains a sweet sesame based dressing.

No GST at Ah' Basri Satay !

While other mamak restaurants are charging RM3 for one plate of rice and RM2 for an egg , see for yourself.

Really no GST ! Still RM1.20 for one chicken satay.

Not only that, the size of their satay is still the biggest in I dare say the whole of Malaysia. Not even 5 star hotels serve satay this big.

They've now opened up another outlet on the mainland and yet have decided to not burden us customers.

How cool is Ah' Basri Satay ? Very admirable. An example for other traders to follow.