In praise of Fernice's cooking

Roseline and I were invited to lunch at Fernice's home at Senadin yesterday.

Fernice had wanted to invite us since she started work three months ago after graduating from Curtin last December. She has been offered a good post with a leading local conglomerate in Miri.

I was impressed that Fernice could cook well - she's so humble; a few days ago she even sent me a sms reminding me not to have high expectations for the home-cooked meal.


Roseline and I missed this Foochow soup so much! It's called ... er... I'm not so sure about the spelling "Chow Huey Da", but if you're a Foochow reading this, you will instantly know what I'm talking about because it's a favourite rejuvenation herbal soup for Foochows. The last time we tasted it was years ago. Fernice said her Mom sent the ingredients to her from Sibu and she simmered the soup the night before - no wonder it tasted awesome!


I'm also impressed with the sweet and sour pork dish. The flavour was again very authentic Foochow - just like how the famous restaurant Hock Cheu Lau in Sibu cooks it.


The vegetable dishes were delicious too!


Fernice surprised us by inviting Pastor Connie Yong! We were very glad to see her and some of the faithful members (mostly Curtin students) of the SMCGC (Senadin Methodist Campus Gospel Centre).

I took the opportunity to share with them our 40 DOP campaign and asked for their help to introduce the programme to university undergraduates. They agreed to help without hestitation!