Vinegar Pork Trotters
Ingredients 200g Ginger (pounded) 1 bottle Black Vinegar 375ml water 150g Gula Melaka 1 Pork Trotter (chopped) 1 tbsp Rice Wine 3 slices Ginger 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Method Wash [….]
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Gluten free macadamia nut bread
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 large eggs [….]
Homemade Mayonnaise without mixer
INGREDIENTS 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 30 minutes 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil (or a combination), divided 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar or cider [….]
One Day Garden Itinerary to Johor Bahru
Today I am going into Johor Bahru for I need to get some supplies. And it starts at 8.45am at the customs. No jam apparently as it is Labour Day [….]
Using colander as a pot
Hey there, guys! It’s a hack again, and this time it’s using a colander as a pot. A colander is used for draining vegetables and fruits. I was at Index [….]
‘IKEA’ in Johor Bahru
Recently I went to Aeon Tebrau City and was stopped outside this mall called IndexLivingMall. The minute I stepped in, I think of Ikea. And everything is almost like a [….]
Reliable Car Workshop in JB Mount Austin
Recently I experienced some problems with my car of 9 years, was really loud at the rear seat when I drive. So I decided to bring my car for repair. [….]
Hydroponics Closed System
This is the closed system for hydroponics. To set it up, mix the nutrients into the water and set the Leca and vermiculite into the baskets before setting them in. [….]
Spices Oil
This is the concoction I got from a new neighbour who is always cooking for her kids. It definitely brings out all flavours when you use it every time you [….]
Day 39 (24 Apr 2014) Start of 6th week
I am finally able to get a breather from the whole day fussing. Just when I thought growth spurt at 4th week is over, the start of 6th week shows [….]
Day 37 (22 Apr 2014) Hep B 2nd dose
Today is Zoe first vaccination ever since she was discharged. The business at polyclinic is ever so prosperous, so crowded with people. Fortunately for newborns I heard the queue is [….]
Day 33 (18 Apr 2014) Good Friday
Today is Good Friday so Zoe was dressed in a bunny onesie. Her godma will be coming to visit her. Yeah we have visitors! And I’m gonna make carbonara for [….]
Day 32 (17 Apr 2014) The best sleeping position
Weighed Zoe today and she is 3.5kg now. I have always been worried about her weight gain through breastfeeding since my first 2 experiences with breastfeeding failed. So glad that [….]
Day 30 (15 Apr 2014) No more confinement nanny
My confinement nanny is going home today and I am so sad. When I was weak from the hospital she looked like a angel, strengthening my body everyday. When I [….]
Day 28 (13 Apr 2014) Baby Shower
Today is the celebration for Zoe full month and also that I can soon start to eat some decent normal food. Many friends and relatives came to give their blessings [….]
Day 25 (10 Apr 2014) Growth spurt!
Today I was in desperation of need to make sure my baby doesn’t cry after a full feed. The only thing that works is stuffing her mouth with my breast. [….]
Day 24 (9 Apr 2014) Releasing suction from the breast
Baby Zoe is growing a little day by day. These days she doesn’t drink the full 20 minutes that I have set on each breast. About 3 minutes to 20, [….]
Day 23 (8 Apr 2014) White noise and cluster feeding
It is until I gave birth to Zoe and got a indoor photographer for her shoot then I know there is something called “white noise”. Hence in view of the [….]
Day 21 (6 Apr 2014) Looking forward to Sundays
It’s Sunday again. I always look forward to Sunday because my mother will be here. Her presence gives me a sense of comfort somehow though she was not our main [….]
Day 20 (5 Apr 2014)
Baby shower has been fixed on 13th Apr Sunday and I chose Chilli Api Catering according to some good reviews online. The dishes that I will be ordering are Kampung [….]
Day 18 (3 Apr 2014)
Today Zoe has been drinking every 2 hours, I wonder whether she is having a growth spurt, which I hope since the nanny is still here. Experience really makes a [….]
Day 17 (2 Apr 2014) Baby Zoe Swimming
Today I started bb Zoe on swimming. During Zac times he swims everyday and enjoys the activity very much. From what I read online, swimming helps brain and motor skills [….]
Day 16 (1 Apr 2014) 2014 Challenge
Today is the EDD of Baby Zoe. She was born 38 weeks. It’s not April’s Fool joke. Last night was a killer for the nanny. Baby didn’t sleep till 5 [….]
Day 15 (31 Mar 2014)
Everything is well and I can feel that baby has grown since she came back from the hospital. I bought a weighing scale just for weighing her so that I [….]
Day 14 (30 Mar 2014) High fever
Today I got a high fever 39.2°C and was down as I felt my whole body aching, my head spinning and aching. My nanny then told me to eat the [….]
Day 13 (29 Mar 2014)
No school for kids which kinda meant noise throughout the day for me. I was REALLY tired that I could not be bothered with the kids and just slept. Had [….]
Day 12 (28 Mar 2014) Newborn photoshoot by ChubbyFeet
Last night both my confinement nanny and I had a bad time from 11 to 1 am. Baby couldn’t sleep, kept making noises and wanting to root, but if I [….]
Day 11 (27 Mar 2014) Correcting sleep position
Every morning after the 2 kids go to school I have world peace. Moreover Zoe wakes up every 3 hours for feed, I can then have ample rest during her [….]
Day 10 (26 Mar 2014) How to sleep comfortably
Zoe hasn’t been sleeping consistently like she does in the morning ever since she came home. So everyday we were wondering what the problem could be. One of the reason [….]
Day 9 (25 Mar 2014) On the Road to Recovery
After 6 hours of binding yesterday, my stomach feels much softer. According to the therapist, we can do the massage as long as before 6 weeks. After 6 weeks the [….]
Day 8 (24 Mar 2014) First Visit to the Pediatrician
Today we have an appointment with the pediatrician to for a checkup to see if jaundice has improved. Frankly I don’t find a need to go as the doctor basically [….]
Day 4 (20 Mar 2014) Engorgement!!
Today I am experiencing engorgement as the body makes more milk for the baby, not knowing how much they need for a start. While the baby starts nursing the body [….]
21 Feb 2014 – Zac wants to marry me
Today Zac asked to play playdoh which I allowed. His dad usually doesn’t like him to play with it as it messes up the house and requires a lot of [….]
20 Feb-Zac’s present to me
Today Zac was quietly in his bedroom. After 15 mins he came out and showed me this drawing and wished me ‘Happy Birthday’. His story goes like this:”This is a [….]