Sunday treat!

Did I tell you that I love Coconut? teehee..

I love anything with Coconut.. as a fruit, Coconut has many uses starting from its flower, husk, raw white flesh, water, shell, trunk and the list goes on.... and drinking Coconut water with lots of ice cubes on hot Summer day is very refreshing.. teehee..

Btw, do you like Bounty Chocolates with coconut?, welp, that is one of my faves.. and so is Coconut Ice cream, Coconut Macaroons and any cakes with coconut frosting especially with grated coconut covered around it..

and at IKEA there is Swedish dessert ~ round chocolate balls coated with coconut flakes. I was told it was made from whipped fudge and oats, creamed to truffle-like perfection and finally rolled in coconut. .. ahhhh sooo delicious! and not forgetting Lamingtons.. the Aussies love having this cake for tea.. and so do I.. it was a big hit with my kids too..

As for today, the weather is a bit chilly.. its been raining all day long.. and my idea of spending some quality time at the garden went poof!... teehee.. and speaking of raining, the weather makes us hungry all the time.. and this time I am craving for something easy to whip, good old fashion and warm pancakes to be eaten during our tea time..

so off I went to my fridge and found a pack of shredded coconut and coconut milk.. sooo here comes Lempeng Kelapa for our tea time or known as Coconut pancake or does it look like crepes? teehee..

Lempeng Kelapa is one of our traditional food at my side of the world, especially among the Malays community. We normally eat them for breakfast or tea time just like you eat fluffy pancakes or flapjacks.

There are so many ways to make one. But today, I decided to make one just like my late great grandma used to do.

This time, I used coconut milk and lots of coconut shreds in the mixture instead of coconut water.. and it taste simply delicious!

You can eat this pancake right away when it is totally hot from the pan or warm or, you could also sprinkle some sugar on it, squeeze some lemon or drip a big amount of maple syrup or a spoon or two of Curry or sambal ikan bilis (Anchovies in hot & spicy chili gravy).. and they always a perfect combo! teehee.. I am salivating right now just writting this up.. teehee..

but I ate mine with the leftover Asam pedas (fish cooked in sweet and sour gravy).
Ooooh sooo yummy especially on cold weather day..

and also Chicken Rendang ~ Chicken cook in hot & spicy gravy

the pancakes were a hit with my kids..
and they are gone the minute I served them.
Thank God I managed to grab a piece.. teehee..

of course, a blue teapot of tea is just nice during this weather..

oh yes, some of you might wonder, why do I set the table using the same transferware teaset with different pattern of teapot..

welp, truth to be told, I don't have many complete teasets in my collection.
There are only 3 sets that I really use daily or every other week.
One is the Robert Gordon Blue Liberty,
a complete teaset and full dining from Aussie,
Next is Royal Albert American Beauty
which I am waiting anxiously to get the pot..
that one also a complete teaset and full dining.
and the last one is this blue transferware teaset without a pot!
teehee..

while the rest of my collections came in loose sets..
teehee..

teacups with no pots or sugar bowl and creamer
or teapots with no teacups and plates
teehee..

and if they are in complete sets,
they are meant for display as they are so vintagey
and I am afraid of using them daily as they are so fragile and came with cracks and chips..
teehee..

This is English Breakfast tea from Ahmad Tea.
Our family fave!..

before I go off, here a close up of the rose pitcher for you to enjoy!

oh I forgot, they are another 2 complete sets that I have,
one was my mom's collection, milk glass with roses on it..

and the next one was a Correlle set, a gift from dear Daddy on my wedding day..
teehee..

till then happy people!
have a good weekend and

Happy 4th July to all my American friends
and
Happy Belated Canada Day (1st July) to all my Canadian friends too!

(photo : courtesy of Internet)

and don't forget to visit Cielo for more SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY

Adieu!
xo
fitty