Salted Eggs

Salted egg is a general term for egg-based dishes which preserved by marinated (given the excessive salt to deactivate the decomposing enzyme). Most salted eggs are duck eggs, although it is possible for other eggs. Salted eggs properly consumed within one month (30 days).

In Indonesia, particularly in Java, salted duck eggs are usually produced from dash runner ducks which their eggs have green eggshell-blue characteristic. These snacks are practical and can be combined with a variety of dishes –with or without rice. Fishermen who sail or people who are traveling for a long time used to take these  eggs.

In Central Java Province, the Brebes area is known as a major producer of salted egg. High quality salted egg can be characterized by bright orange to reddish yolk part, dry texture, no fishy smell, and gentle salty taste (source:wikipedia).

I have a bucket of salted eggs for my late Blue Monday. There are some salted egg producers in my husband's hometown. The eggs captured in my FIL's home. My SILs used to buy these eggs as souvenirs for their neighbors and co-workers.  

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Spider vs Ants

A bad day for the spider which encountered a group of ants.

Who won the fight?

 It’s a sad ending. 

Ants are the winner. The spider was dead and taken by the ants.

Camera Critters  and Saturday's Critters

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A Nephew’s Birthday

Valentine’s day is also a birthday of my nephew, Bragas. Last Saturday he reached 17 years old. Besides praying together and eating birthday cake, we didn’t hold another special celebration but his best friends thought different plan. 

Surprising moment when Bragas opened his bedroom door... "Happy Birthday!!"

The birthday chocolate cake

In the afternoon, some friends of Bragas came to our home for a birthday surprising. It was a successful one.  He really surprised and looked happy!

 

Mouth-watering rings :) 

Blue stone rings for couple. Love them.

For more Blue Monday stuffs, I also share a range of rings that I saw at a stand in a gemstone market. Have a wonderful week ahead to all.

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Locked Up

Two days ago, Koneng, our youngest cat locked up in a neighbor’s house for hours. I started to search in the afternoon but had no luck. My brother came home in the night and we continued searching. From our back balcony, we only heard his ‘crying for help’ sound.   

We decided to go to the office at the back of our house. The friendly security staff allowed us to enter and seek around, we didn’t see Koneng but his voice heard more clearly. We ensured that Koneng was in the back yard of the neighbor right next door. Sadly, the home was empty that night.

So, in the morning next day, I waited for the neighbor’s arrival at the terrace. Once their car came, I quickly stood up and told them about our cat. Fortunately, the lady saw frightened Koneng in the rain gutter.  Poor kitten. When I saw Koneng, he looked so scared and seemed too afraid to make any move. I had to call the cat’s name over and over again to encourage him moving and nearing me. Koneng recognized my voice; he started to move slowly –step by step.

Once the kitty’s near enough, I carried him and then he started to purr. What a relief. Koneng was dirty and smelly, but he’s fine now. Thanks to friendly neighbors!

Teasing the senior :)

I don’t have any shots related to this incident. For

 Camera Critters  and Saturday's Critters this week, I share a moment when Koneng teased Mocca once in a while. Mocca’s never angry, he just pulls to one side.  

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