Keep Calm and Eat Italian :)

Fine Italian Dining here at Casa Fontana, Imam Bonjol 119, Surabaya. For reservation, call: 031 567 7679 :)

Sweet and Savory

Get the chance to munch on these mouth-watering snacks on Friday, 29 November 2013 provided by Sweet and Savory at our Transform to Perfection Seminar in International Business 2013! See you guys there!

Yummy Local Dish in Town!

Craving for some tasty local dishes? Visit Warung Bu Kris for a wide range of local delicacies! Indulge till the very last bite ;)

Education for Development

The IALF was established under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Indonesia and Australia and is controlled by a Board of Governors.
The IALF currently trains approximately 800 full-time and 6,000 part-time students a year. Over the past 25 years it has established a reputation as the leading language training organisation in South East Asia.
The IALF has language centres in Jakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar, Bali supporting outposted personnel in more remote locations. The IALF employs approximately 200 staff, including over 50 teachers of English and Bahasa Indonesia.
The IALF is committed to excellence in education and is recognized as an influential leader in language training in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific region.
The IALF provides high-quality specialised training and human resource development services. It has the expertise and experience to:

• design and deliver customised language training programs to meet specific client needs both in development projects and in a variety of industry sectors;
• provide experienced language experts as consultants to donor
  agencies and to companies;
• deliver a comprehensive package of services - pedagogic, managerial and technical - that has proven itself in the educational context of the developing world; and
• cooperate successfully with overseas organisations on the design and implementation of development activities.

The IALF's major activities are:

• English Language Training
• Indonesian Language Training
• IELTS Testing
• IELTS Preparation
• Customised Language Training
• Teacher Training
• Projects

For more information regarding IELTS Preparation, do visit http://www.ialf.edu/

Do not fear...

Don't be afraid of being wrong or being perceived as foolish by sticking to what you know only. Take a chance, don't be afraid to try new things, explore beyond and stay creative :) 

Find us!

A perfect combination of deep fried breaded juicy chicken katsu cutlets and a rich delicious Japanese curry sauce all in one plate.. yummy...

Layers of soft buttery pasta with the delicious combination of juicy seasoned tomatoes mixed with ground meat perfectly seasoned with onions and just the right amount of cheese, all mixed perfectly together with hot, cheesy mozzarella cheese topped with crunchy pamersan crust. What could be more perfect? ;) 

A plate of homemade happiness.. fresh and healthy too!

and last but not least, the all-time-favorite, Japanese Teriyaki Schnitzel. Indulge in the goodness of the deep fried breaded juicy chicken fillet with Japanese Teriyaki sauce.. indeed sweet and savory... mmm..

Find us for more! Here at Demandailing Cafe n Eatery:
Ruko Klampis Jaya 10 B and UC Boulevard Shop 2, 2A & 3A
Follow us on twitter @deMandailing
See you! 

Spring at a Glance :)

What comes to your mind when you hear the word spring? A season where all the pretty flowers bloom? A time for celebration? Actually, spring itself is often associated with rebirth, renewal and regrowth. Well, spring is one of the four temperate seasons. It is the transition from winter to summer. Spring weather will be varied with some days cold enough to snow, and some days warm enough to play out in the garden. Anyway, below are some of interesting facts about spring!

If you stand at the equator on the first day of spring, you will see the sun pass directly over head. This is only true two times a year; the first day of spring and the first day of Autumn.

Popular Spring blooms include tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, iris, daisies, and lilies.

Often though the first bloom to be seen is a dandelion :) Dandelions first came from Asia, and now calls the entire world home. I can be used both as a food and a medicine and the seeds provide and important food to many small birds.

On the first day of spring, known as the Vernal Equinox, both day and  night each have 12 hours.

Common animals and insects associated with sprint are: rabbits, eagles, frogs, hummingbirds, robins, deers, foxes, bears, bees, butterflies, and ladybugs.

Spring fever is real! Commonly occurring when a sudden warm spell follows a long cold period. When the temperature rises, there's a dilation or expansion of the blood vessels so that blood can be carried to the body surface where heat can be lost quickly. Some people experience an energetic feeling to this reaction.

Spring is a time where baby birds learn to sing. Baby birds are born with the ability to sing, but they must learn the specific songs of their species. They are thought to acquire these songs between 10 to 60 days of age and begin to sing them the next spring when they have matured at about 300 days old.

In spring, Animals wake from hibernation and are seen more frequently. Animals that hibernate include: ground squirrels, hedgehogs, bears, bats, and even a bird; the Common Poorwill.

Credits to: 
http://www.holiday-haven.com/2012/01/20-spring-fun-facts.html
http://successfulbedrest.com/learn/fun-facts-about-spring-help-erase-boredom-while-on-bed-rest.html

Interesting and Fun facts about Winter!

The coldest temperature ever recorded in the world was -128 degrees Celsius, in Vostok Station in Antarctica in 1983.

Black ice is extremely dangerous, because this type is difficult if not impossible to see. Black ice usually forms in a very thin, very slippery layer, and usually forms first on structures such as bridges. Much of the damage done by winter storms is not from snow, but from the weight of ice.

No snowflakes are alike! Snowflakes start as ice crystals that freeze around small pieces of dust in the air. As they fall to the earth, the ice crystals join together to form snow flakes. The shape of each snowflake is determined by temperature, wind, the amount of time it takes to fall to the ground, and the amount of water vapor in the air.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, on January 28, 1887, a 15 inch wide, 8 inch thick snowflake ever observed fell in Fort Keogh, Montana. whoo, that was definitely the world's largest snowflake!

The world's tallest snowman was built to bring attention to the Bethel, Maine area and allow the total community to come together for a project. The people of Bethel and the surrounding area worked 5 months to plan and build the 113 foot 7 inch tall snowman which broke the former record held by Yamagata, Japan of 96 feet 7 inches. At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 the record was officially broken. Two town officials, a regional photographer, a videographer, a licensed professional surveyor and the president of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to verify the actual size and height for the Guinness Book of World Records.

The winter 1779 - 1780 : It was so cold that ice was piled 20 feet high along the Delmarva Coast and stayed there until spring. The upper portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the entire Potomac River was frozen solid, allowing people to walk from Annapolis to Kent Island and from Alexandria in to D.C.

The all-time world record for the largest snowfall in a single day was set in the United States on December 4, 1913, when Georgetown, Colorado received a staggering 63 inches of snow – more than five feet.

The “winter blues” were first diagnosed in 1984. And have recently been named seasonal affective disorder or S.A.D. According to the Mayo Clinic, Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you’re like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.

People with chionophobia are simply said to have a fear of snow. One of the largest components to this fear is the idea of becoming snowbound. A forecast calling for a snowstorm can bring on cold sweats, panic attacks, and even an unrealistic feeling of doom and dread. People with chionophobia will rarely venture out into the snow for fear of being stranded as well.

Credits to: http://www.aaaheatingac.com/broken-heater-interesting-winter-facts/

The Organizing Committee in Action!

cut, cut and cut...

some of the autumn leaves and snowflakes...

and turning it into something you'll see again on the D-day!

We are doing this for you.. Thank you for joining us in SIB 2013 "Transform to Perfection". See you in 7 days' time!

Homemade Happiness

An ideal place for you to enjoy a hot cup of premium coffee, caramel frappe, cookies n creme, strawberry lemon, green tea CNC, oreo frappe and many other beverages of your choice! Indulge in the goodness of every sip as demandailing cafe provides you with its homemade happiness :)

Sushi n Whatever...

Love Japanese food? Craving for something more than just the usual Japanese delicacies? It's time for you to try dining at Hachi-Hachi Bistro! Sumptuous and unique Japanese dishes at one stop! Not forgetting the variety of healthy and fresh drinks too ;) Hachi Hachi Bistro, sushi n whatever...