Durian Valley Outdoors

21/02/2024

After a heavy pruning, our mexican sunflowers are blooming again. Awesome view, pleasant scents and almost free fertilizer. What more could you ask? I believe every farm should grow this awesome plant.

26/01/2024

Roasted lamb shoulder, Ratatouille, Spaghetti Bolognese, Greek Lamb Stew.

Great foods with amazing friends.

25/01/2024

Friends and Family camping event.

24/01/2024

Honey mustard sauce - this quick n simple recipe is easy to make. Great with fries n fried chicken, nuggets.

Mayo - 60%
Mustard - 20%
Honey - 15%
Lime Juice - 5%

Adjust as you like and optionally you may add ground black pepper. Enjoy!

14/01/2024

Black Angus ribeye cut. Angus is a term used for any beef that comes from the specific type of cattle known as the Angus breed. There are two types of Angus: Black Angus and Red Angus, and both can trace their roots back to Scotland

14/01/2024

وَهُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَكُمُ اللَّيْلَ لِبَاسًا وَالنَّوْمَ سُبَاتًا وَجَعَلَ النَّهَارَ نُشُورًا

And He it is Who made the night a covering for you, and the sleep a rest, and He made the day to rise up again.
(Sūratul Furqān, No.25, Āyat 47)

12/01/2024

06/01/2024

Focaccia is super easy to do. 85% hydration, 2.5% salt, a tiny bit of yeast, generous of good quality olive oil to accompany. Let your imagination run free with the toppings. We use what’s available in the garden and pantry. Preheat the oven 220c and bake for 13minutes and then 180c till golden brown. Like any other bread type baking, we want the heat to expand the trapped gas from the yeast activity, therefore pushing the dough for some oven spring. While this is happening, the surface of the bread must remain soft thus needing the steam injection. If steam oven is not available, lightly spray water mist on the bread upon loading into the oven. Or a small cast iron bowl can be used contain ice for some steam. Happy baking!

06/01/2024

The woodfired oven is warming up again 😅. The sky seems to ease the rainy days and the heat from the oven and the aroma of wood burning are rather comforting.

05/01/2024

Bananas are a great way to contribute to your daily potassium needs. Getting enough potassium in your diet may also help lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, so eating foods containing potassium each day is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Source: eatingwell.com

07/12/2023

We hope this message finds you all in good health. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the incredible support and memories we’ve shared at DVO.

After much reflection, we’ve decided to embark on a new chapter. Starting January 2024, we’re transitioning our property to a private place and will no longer open to public.

This decision was not made lightly, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to all the amazing guests who have become a part of our extended family. Your stories, laughter, and connections have truly made DVO a special place.

We’re immensely grateful for your understanding and support during this transition. Our journey wouldn’t have been the same without each and every one of you.

If you have any questions or just want to share your thoughts, feel free to DM/PM us. We’re always here for you.

25/11/2023

Serene morning. Have a good weekend everyone!

31/10/2023

Bersabarlah wahai saudara2ku. Besarnya ujian kalian, besar lagi kurniaan Allah menantimu. Semoga tabah meniti realiti kehidupan sekarang; yakinlah janji Allah itu benar. Ada perkara yang mustahil pada pemikiran manusia, sedangkan ia amat mudah bagi Allah. Selamat berjuang!

19/10/2023

The quest for food preservation has been there for ages. Fermentation is probably the most basic, easy and effective way of preserving food.

We had lots of cherry tomatoes and a great way to practice what we learned from fermentation - sourdough, kombucha and now a bit of korean twist, kimchi-ish 🤣. Actually there are no specific ways of doing it, no specific ingredients or recipes involved. We use what’s available in abundance and went with those. You just need to understand the fundamentals of fermentation. No need to get into detail for lots of videos available on YouTube.

Let’s see the outcome of our first vege fermentation and lots more experimentations to come. So what’s your fav ferment?

Thank you and have a great day ahead!

03/10/2023

Here comes a calming sunrise shots to counter the sad sunset post 😅

03/10/2023

Everything comes to an end, just like today. Great reminder, again and again, sometimes it just slipped our attention.

22/08/2023

Lemon is an essential citrus to have around your house. Best to grow on your own to keep the chemical/pesticides out of your lemon infused drinks. When you buy them, one is not enough. But if you buy lots of them, forgot them and they turned slimey 😅. Maybe thats why when the world throws lemons at you, you make lemonade! 🤣. You can grow them in a mid size pot, give them full sun. They are heavy feeders so topup the compost often and supplement with balanced NPK like 16-16-16 to keep them healthy, especially when lots of energy are focused on making fruits. Thats when you see sign of deficiencies of trace elements like discolouration of the leaves etc. Anyway lots of material on youtube and ask chatgpt too. Bottom line, if you don’t have a lemon tree around, start looking and growing. Trust me, its super rewarding.

21/08/2023

Buah tin/fig jenis iraqi ni agak kecil purata saiznya, tapi mempunyai warna hitam/purple yang menarik bila dah masak dan rasa yg manis. Jenis ini juga rajin berbuah. Biasanya fig memang tak s**a hujan/kelembapan tinggi didaun (mudah terserang kulat). Tanah yang agak peroi dan tidak menyimpan air sesuai untuk pokok fig. Boleh juga ditanam dalam pasu yg sederhana besar. Boleh cuba tanam dilaman rumah anda.

15/08/2023

Terima kasih kepada yang berminat untuk bermalam/berkhemah di DVO. Mohon maaf tak dapat nak balas dengan segera semua mesej yang masuk. Untuk makluman semua, kami masih belum dapat melayani anda buat masa ini. Bila buka semula? Mungkin paling awal selepas tahun baru cina tahun depan 😬😅.
Masih banyak tempat menarik disekitar Jelebu yang boleh dikunjungi dan bagi yang belum pernah ke kawasan ni, nikmatilah kehijauan dan udara bersih, mungkin juga boleh dapat pening2 lalat akibat jalan yang berliku-liku.
Insyallah, nanti kami umumkan pembukaan semula disini ye. Mohon maaf sekali lagi kepada yang tak sempat nak booking, apatah lagi bila nampak review eboy dengan NH punya tent tu. Salam hormat dan selamat malam!

23/07/2023

Beautiful breezy nite!

18/07/2023

Pantang jumpa geng sembang ni, pasti riuh rendah 🤣.

28/05/2023

Beautiful sky! See you next year!

28/05/2023

Updated Phone Number for Glamping
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NO VACANCY. We are overwhelmed with messages and phone calls these past weeks. Yes, school holidays are coming up and just like you, we wanna have a break and rejuvenate. We do not hire people to manage as we want to keep this farm private and family-run for now. Yes it can be frustrating seeing those pretty pictures but you cannot book the place. However, there are other hideouts nearby with chalets, glamping tents and campsites in this area. Again, we hope that you will find a place and have lots of fun. Happy Holidays!

24/05/2023

NO VACANCY. We are overwhelmed with messages and phone calls these past weeks. Yes, school holidays are coming up and just like you, we wanna have a break and rejuvenate. We do not hire people to manage as we want to keep this farm private and family-run for now. Yes it can be frustrating seeing those pretty pictures but you cannot book the place. However, there are other hideouts nearby with chalets, glamping tents and campsites in this area. Again, we hope that you will find a place and have lots of fun. Happy Holidays!

18/04/2023

It was a peechy morning. Or would you say “peechy-keen jelly bean”? 🤭

Tq for the enquiries. We are closed for Ramadhan and possibly taking the whole Syawal off too. Have a good break and drive safe everyone!

03/04/2023

Sambal DVO Fried-Twice! Haha sesiapa yang dah datang DVO dan order sup daging mungkin dah merasa sambal ni. Orang tengah sibuk sambal KA yg berminyak! Nanti kuali hitam kita pun kena kecam 🤣. I have always looked at cooking as engineering the food. The sequence, timing, heat and the interactions of all the ingredients that make or break the final outcome. Don’t go cheap on the freshness and amount of the ingredients. Nanti orang kecam minyak, takpe minyak kita yg beli 🤣. Sambal ni elok buat banyak sikit dan simpan dalam botol. Kalau nak belajar cara buat boleh contact Suzana Raman, dia ada beraneka sambal dalam PJJ dia. Atau kalau nak sambal yg dah siap Embah Amy Amylia Sakim pun ada. Selamat menyambal!

02/04/2023

Masa yang berlalu tak akan kembali. Semoga kita sentiasa berusaha memenuhi Ramadhan ini dengan ibadah yang akan membantu kita diakhirat nanti. Mohon maaf kepada yang ingin menginap di DVO, kami TUTUP SEPANJANG Ramadhan dan akan mengambil cuti panjang dimusim raya ini. Nantikan pengumuman rasmi kami. Terima kasih atas sokongan anda.

Value every minute of our time this Ramadhan for the past is passed and will never return. Fill them with good deeds; no matter how small; to save us from hellfire and gain jannah. Thank you for your inquiries but we are CLOSED for the ENTIRE Ramadhan and will be taking a long and well deserved hari raya break this season. We appreciate your continuous support and stay tuned for more info later next month.