And The Dinner Reception...

Salaam,

Celebrating the 26th National Day Anniversary of our beloved Brunei Darussalam with a dinner reception at the residence, Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010...our fifth occasion over the last five years...

My Country, Brunei Darussalam... Wassalam.

our charming and hardworking staff

and all in the family...the Iranian LES

the dean of the diplomatic corps...

our Finnish friend and spouse

with the best of pals, Shamsa

welcoming the Chief of Protocol...

and our friendly neighbour...

with bpk Dubes of RI

cake-cutting ceremony...with the guest of honor

the Arman's family

Turkmenistan & Uzbeks envoys...

some of the honorable guests...

buffet dinner

our African connection...

our Iranian friends...

lamb briyani...

and beef curry...

tiramisu

with trailing spouses from Norway, Finland and NZ

the Asean trio...

Brunei's 26th Anniversary...

Salaam...

Rejoicing in marking Brunei Darussalam's 26th National Day Anniversary and Nationhood.

Wishing all Bruneian at home and abroad, best wishes and many congratulations on this great and auspicious day. Dirgahayu our beloved Brunei Darussalam.

"My Country, Brunei Darussalam."

23 February 2010 - 9 Rabiulawal 1431

National Day Eve Prayer...

Salaam,

It's the eve of our 26th National Day anniversary today. As with all other Bruneians at home and abroad, the embassy here also begins the auspicious day with the usual recital of thanksgiving prayer and devotion for the continued well-being, progress and development of our beloved Brunei Darussalam. This year though, there are only two Bruneian families around to celebrate the occasion.

Wishing all our fellow Bruneians all the best wishes and sincerest congratulations on the occasion of our 26th anniversary of nationhood.

Wassalam.

and refreshment for the foursome guests n host...!

Delima Shakes...Anyone?

Delima-shakes

Salaam,

Care for a new flavour in your favorite milkshakes drink? Well, why not try my new invention...which I affectionately named after our new favorite fruit "Delima"-shakes (Delima means pomegranate or 'anar' in Persian).

Actually I've attempted to make it some weeks ago, but without removing the seeds, it was a bit of a struggle to really have a smooth drink, and savor the real flavor of the fruit. Yesterday, after blending, I shifted and separated the seeds from the juice, then only mixed it with milk and sugar.

The result...hmmm....slurrrrp. Its really a thirst-quenching drink especially for the forthcoming summer season....

Wassalam.

sweet Shirazi pomegranates

fleshy and juicy

collected from only one fruit...

ready for blending

removing the seeds

from the juice

mixed with resh milk

and sugar, as appropriate

ample enough to make three glasses...

of sweet n good looking delima shakes

hmmm...refreshing... wish you all good luck in your attempt...