Kickin' it Old Skool!

Funny how a lil skin irritation could lead to another trip down
memory lane....

Old Skool style

Yea, i suffered from an allergic reaction to some product
I so "pandai-ly" used on my back and is taking MONTHS to heal (scars mainly)

With the volatile weather these days(extreme hot & humid + thunderstorms),
my rash attempted a re-appearance.

In order to avoid the same mistake ...I decided to try the soft approach first..

I bought me some prickly heat powder from the night market...

the Snake Brand variety.

I couldn't decide on which one to get

I was spoilt for choice...so I bought my fav 3
(it was only RM2.50 for a small 100gm can)

Did I mention I'm a sucker for packaging?

Another bonus was, its cooling effect upon application to the skin.

I love anything mentholated!
(except ciggies, coz I don't smoke)

After purchasing these 3 cans of Prickly heat powders,

I was itching to hunt down all those old local products
that reminds me of the yesteryears...
(not that I'm all THAT old la)

Although many of us did not use this...


But i'm sure it brings back memories of our grandmothers..right?

(kena a bit conned by this Aunty in the market,
Sold it to us at RM3 per box
I saw the same in Mydin for RM1.50 only!)

So I scoured the world wide web for the local products
from the bygone era

I'm sure almost all Malaysians can relate to these products I've found.

A truly Malaysian Icon

ok, i wasn't such a big fan back then but now,
I'd chose Linghams over normal chilli sauces.

Joy Juice!
Now, doesn't that just give u ideas?

Ooo...i loved to suck on those...such a treat!

For Catholics, this feels like having the "holy communion" wafer!
(with a sourish flavour)

That crumbly sandlike feel...

Of course, not forgetting the Ding Dang and TORA with all the toys inside!
Everyone knows no one buys them for the chocs!
I remember my cousin Wendy and I would go
to the sundry shops downstairs to buy all sorts of nonsense.

Eu char koay
+ kopi O =
Very Nommy breakfast!
(note: i didn't say healthy)


Marie biscuit!
Such a simple delight!
+ Milo

I know many of us just nibble the sugary top bit off!


I don't know about u, but i LOVE the taste of this!
Look forward to coughs!


Now, this is really ancient!


Every perm parlor would have a bottle or 2
When I was in primary school (in SP),
I'd go to a sitter's house after school (a schoolmate's family, the Lim's)
Mrs. Lim was a seamstress and a hairdresser
I'd smell that powder everyday!



I can still imagine the distinct smell


Hell, this sure makes u squeaky clean!


The other popular rash/prickly heat powder


I bet all households still have a bottle somewhere


I'm sure everyone remembers these famous cartoons!
I mean really, way back then we only had 3 tv channels to chose from,
so everyone pretty much had to watch the same shows.

My ALL TIME FAV cartoon!
I had the cassette tape album and could sing all the songs!

CARE BEAR STARE!!
(potrudes belly at ya!)

They's so kyoote!!
~My little Pony, my little pony....~

Gummi Bears!
Bouncing here & there & everywhere!!


Don't u just feel like squishing them?

Got some feed back from my girls and they wanted me to add these...


Mero Attack





My friend, HN and I took a lil trip to Upper Penang Road on Sunday (yesterday)
to the Little Penang market
held every last Sunday of the month
(we've never been so we were a bit Jakun)

We loved the lil trinkets, earrings, old photos and watnots
on sale at the market..although we didn't feel the urge to purchase anything.

HN mentioned that this is like a scaled down version of
The Rocks Market in Sydney.

We walked down Penang Road to Chowrasta Market
and
VOILA!
what a Treasure Trove!

We continued further along Penang road until we reached the Famous Cendol stall
and rewarded ourselves with a bowl of Famous Cendol!

Here's what I came home with.

My goodies!

I'm a big fan of weird strong smells!
I LOVES THIS!!


Ok, this is a Thai product but still widely used in Malaysia,
I think...

OMG OMG!! I TOTALLY NOMS THIS!!
* Fish crackers *

Ok la, I'm a JUNK food JUNKIE....
We had this at Sri Ananda Bahwan and since
Dad said it was nice, I went to Little India to get a few packets.

Preserved Nutmeg candy


Now that I might be leaving Malaysia...I come to appreciate the little things that make us Malaysians.

Apart from all the politics and power struggles we face with,
(and i don't care for it, hence i don't bother reading the newspapers)

I love how we embrace and enjoy the distinct daily household items,
even if it originated from a different race or religion.

Most of these things have been Malaysianised to a great degree
and I know that
although I might find some of these products sold in other countries,
it would not be the same as enjoying them here in Penang.

Next stop...

LITTLE INDIA!!

Who's coming?

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