Long awaiting 'Khau Jhum' - Part 2

This 26th August is the "lutong" turns to enjoy 'Khau Jhum'. The news started with my informing the "brighton" clients that I can include their orders if they wish to enjoy "Khau Jhum" again after they had theirs on 12th August. Oh yes, they placed their orders to the full number of orders as per 12th August.

I was a bit worried about fulfilling the huge number of orders. This time around, my dear hubby went to the market around 5am to purchase the bean sprout. It was a nice experience for him. He helped to clean the bean sprout and sliced the long beans. My Mrs Wong came and smiled when she saw my dear hubby helping me. ^-^ Then she took over.

I started packing the 'Khau Jhum' at 6.30am and managed to clear the "brighton" orders and by the time I completed the packing, it was just after 10.15am. I left the house with the orders to be delivered.

It looks like I can managed the huge orders and will not split the clients into groups anymore ^-^.

Am scheduling 'Laksae' for this 2nd September and thereafter my Dapur Kelatae will be closed for two weeks' school holidays. Am going 'balik kampung' for the 1st week of school holiday to purchase the keropok and budu.

Long awaiting 'Khau Jhum' - Part 1

My Dapur Kelatae follows my son's schedule. If he is on school holidays, my Dapur is also on holidays. This is the time when my time is focus on him. The last biz day prior to June holidays was 20 May.

Most of the time during the school holidays, my son spent his time at Kelab Golf Miri (KGM) where he pursued his passion for golf.

Had wanted to continue my Khau Jhum after the school holidays but this was put on hold. My Mrs Wong's husband passed away on 22 June and was on two weeks' leave. Even after after her leave, she is not really herself as such. She had lost her sparkle and guess she would take a long time to get over the passing of her husband.

I had occupied myself with baking and aqua exercises. Had wanted to re-start my biz but the amount of work to be done (for those who had followed my blogs would know how time consuming 'Khau Jhum would take). There had been numerous enquiries on when I am re-starting my biz. Friends were saying that they had cravings for 'Khau Jhum' and missed it so much.

After thorough thoughts with my dear hubby, we decided to split the clients - Town to Brighton area ("brighton") and Town to Lutong ("lutong"). The clients would enjoy 'Khau Jhum' on alternate week.

As usual, on the day of biz ie 12 August, I woke up at 3 am and made the necessary preparations - rice to be cooked; onios, daun kesom, serai, cucumber and long beans to be sliced. It also included in purchasing of bean sprouts from the market. My dear hubby woke up early too and helped me to slice the vegetables. A big 'thank-you' and kisses to him.

I had earlier inform my clients (whom my dear hubby normally delivers the 'Khau Jhum' at his workplace) that delivery will now be between 11.30am to 12 noon. Was not sure that all the works could be done!

Apparently this could be done as I had found out. Even had time to sit down for my breakfast. Started packing at 6.30am after my son left for school. The "brighton" clients enjoyed their 'Khau Jhum' this 12 August. Feedback from my client quote"as good as ever after such long absence" and "vry nice yr rice" unquote.

My son is having his school exams next week hence no biz day for that week. The "lutong" clients will have their 'khau jhum' on 26 August.