Watermelon, Strawberries and Rose Cream
May 10, 2013
Delightful dessert of watermelon, strawberries with a hint of rose in the cream

Mak (Mom in English) used to say to me (especially when I drove her up the wall... )
It was tough for my mom, during those years, to bring up 6 kids with my dad's meager salary. But never a day would go by without food on the table. It may be simple food, with rice as our everyday staple, and fish was often on the menu (cheaper source of protein), enough to fill up our tummy.
My mom will be 75 this year.
Time sure flies
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was tagging along, holding on tight onto my mom's hand as we crossed the busy road, to go to "Orchid" Hair Salon, to have her jet black hair permed, the smell of chemical nearly choked me to death.
Looking at her now, only wispy thin white hair left on her head.
Back then ...she was strong and able to chase me up the stairs when I did something wrong.... and now she needs a strong arm as support when she walks the distance.
My mom has seen many sunrises and sunsets in her life ...
She misses my dad (dad passed away 3 years ago and I miss him too), and in her own words " I am just waiting for my turn..."
Mak,
I thank you for all the things you taught me.
I apologize for the heartache I caused you in the past.
I will forever hold you in my heart and love you always.
Just a quick note on this delicious dessert.
I heard this 'much raved about' dessert from my masseuse/friend.
And of course, my first attempt was a total disaster... the dacquoise was too sweet with a slight chewy texture.
Besides the disappointment, on the whole... it was really really good.... its the best dessert I have had so far.
Not wanting to face another dacquoise failure... I decided to simplify and used crushed Saviordi finger biscuits.
Less stress and less sweet...makes a perfect dessert for our mom on Mother's Day this Sunday.
To my Mak, sisters, sisters-in-law, all Mothers, mothers-to-be...
>Have a wonderful 'Mother's Day'

Mak (Mom in English) used to say to me (especially when I drove her up the wall... )
"One day... you'll know and will go through what I am going through, when you have your own family and kids..."
It was tough for my mom, during those years, to bring up 6 kids with my dad's meager salary. But never a day would go by without food on the table. It may be simple food, with rice as our everyday staple, and fish was often on the menu (cheaper source of protein), enough to fill up our tummy.
My mom will be 75 this year.
Time sure flies
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was tagging along, holding on tight onto my mom's hand as we crossed the busy road, to go to "Orchid" Hair Salon, to have her jet black hair permed, the smell of chemical nearly choked me to death.
Looking at her now, only wispy thin white hair left on her head.
Back then ...she was strong and able to chase me up the stairs when I did something wrong.... and now she needs a strong arm as support when she walks the distance.
My mom has seen many sunrises and sunsets in her life ...
She misses my dad (dad passed away 3 years ago and I miss him too), and in her own words " I am just waiting for my turn..."
Mak,
I thank you for all the things you taught me.
I apologize for the heartache I caused you in the past.
I will forever hold you in my heart and love you always.
"Yes mak... now I know how it feels like to be in your shoe, to be a MOM"Watermelon, Strawberries and Rose Cream
Just a quick note on this delicious dessert.
I heard this 'much raved about' dessert from my masseuse/friend.
And of course, my first attempt was a total disaster... the dacquoise was too sweet with a slight chewy texture.
Besides the disappointment, on the whole... it was really really good.... its the best dessert I have had so far.
Not wanting to face another dacquoise failure... I decided to simplify and used crushed Saviordi finger biscuits.
Less stress and less sweet...makes a perfect dessert for our mom on Mother's Day this Sunday.
To my Mak, sisters, sisters-in-law, all Mothers, mothers-to-be...
>Have a wonderful 'Mother's Day'
A beautiful ode to your mother. Those verrines look divine!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa :D
DeleteI was looking for the right word to describe these superb dessert in glass, so thank you for the word 'Verrines' :)
Yum, that dessert looks divine... your mum sounds like mine. Only mine would prolly perm your mum's hair. She used to work in a hair salon, we used to be her guinea pigs with hair perms too. ;)
ReplyDeletehahaha... memang boleh kawan :P
DeleteThat dessert looks really awesome and delicious, Can't wait to to try.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cherri :)
DeleteHi Lisa, happy belated Mother's day. That dessert of yours sure taste heavenly. Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ahead.
and Happy belated Mama's day to you too Amelia :D
DeleteHi Lisa! You mom was right... you never truly understand parental love until you become a parent yourself...
ReplyDeleteI felt this way the very day I became a father... and when my new born had to be readmitted due to high fever... the worry and love was so strong that I cried holding her in my arm... and I truly felt how my parents felt and their love for me when I was younger...
Happy belated Mother's Day to you and your Mom!
The unconditional love we had as kids and for our kids :D
DeleteYes I wouldn't trade them for anything in this world and I would do it again and again, perhaps be a better mom if I could turn back the clock and able to do all over again.
Happy mother's day to Mrs Chef :D
Hope you had a nice Mother's Day. Beautiful post about your mom with the gorgeous dessert! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteand I hope you had a wonderful Mother's day too Nami :D
DeleteWhat a stunning looking dessert, Lisa. Rose cream sounds so tempting.
ReplyDeleteOh God... It looks so well that I would like to try :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fresh and delicious! You always have such lovely photos. I hope you had a great Mother's day, even though you said that your daughter perhaps forgot about making breakfast :P
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, stumbled across your blog today through Pinterest. What an amazing blog you have - beautiful pictures and wonderful recipes. Am adding you to my reading list... :D I'm also living in Perth and happy to find a Malaysian here, kekeke. Hope to get to know you more... cheers!
ReplyDeleteThis dessert is beautiful! And so refreshing for this time of year. I hope your mom is doing good, and I bet she appreciates the kind words you wrote about her!
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