IngredientsA box of spinach1 cucumberCherry tomatoes2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tbsp extra virgin olive oilPinch of saltParmesan cheese MethodWash vegetables and dry.Slice cucumbers.Put all vegetables together and mix well. Mix balsamic vinegar [….]
IngredientsSesame oilSoya sauceWater2 slices ginger1 chicken cut into small parts2 carrots2 stalks spring onion MethodHeat some sesame oil in wok.Put in ginger and fry till fragrant.Add in chicken parts and [….]
Ingredients1 huge watermelonDifferent variety of fruits to put in the basket ToolsPenknife or carving knifeFruit balls scraper MethodSlice off one end of the water melon so that the watermelon can sit [….]
Ingredients250g digestive biscuits125g butter, melted (I used salted butter, but unsalted is fine as well.)1/4 tsp vanilla essence (optional)600g cream cheese100g caster sugar284ml heavy cream250g strawberries, sliced MethodGet ready a [….]
IngredientsFor dumpling dough2 cups glutinous rice flour1 cup water1 tbsp caster sugarFor sweet soup2 litres water160g brown sugarPandan leaves MethodBring a pot of water with pandan leaves and dried longan [….]
Ingredients300g prawns1 squid2-3 stalks of spring onion2 tbsp sambal belachan (See recipe here)1 yellow onion (optional) MethodHeat up some oil in a wok.Put in onions and stir fry till fragrant.Put [….]
IngredientsFor fish broth soup base. See recipe here.3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bonesFor soup in this recipe.Fish ballsSpinach Puay LengCarrotsWantonThe quantity really depends on you. [….]
Ingredients3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bones MethodHeat up some oil in a pot.Stir fry shallots and ginger till fragrant.Add leek in and stir fry.Add fish [….]
Ingredients1 chicken thigh or any parts that you likeSliced chicken breast (I have some left from the chicken stock that I made, so I sliced them and put with this [….]
IngredientsTomatoes (quantity up to you)Dried orange peels (quantity same as the tomatoes) MethodWash tomatoes and dry them with cloth or kitchen towel.Cut the orange peels to about 2 x 2 [….]
Ingredients1 chicken thigh, deskinned and cut into pieces1 rice bowl of DOM1/2 rice bowl of XO Martell1/2 rice bowl water1-2 pieces dang gui1-2 pieces ginger slice MethodPour boiling water over [….]
Ingredients2 eggs, beaten1 hotdog, sliced ( I get them from IKEA)salt and peppercheese (optional) MethodHeat up oil in wok and fry sliced hotdog till golden brown.Pour egg mixture in and [….]
IngredientsHandful of shallots and garlic (minced) and few slices of gingerPreserved black beansThey come in a small plastic bag and are not immersed in any liquid. You may try preserved [….]
This is the recipe of a homemade diaper rash oil blend that blocks the skin from bacteria from their urine and poo. Have you ever seen what the ingredients are [….]
Lavender is known for their ability to help in anxiety, pain relief, disinfection and enhancement of blood circulation. It can also alleviate respiratory problems, which is why I am using [….]
This dish is made using both ways, in oven and on stovetop. I have always liked the charred version of this dish. After making this dish, I always looked for [….]
Ingredients1 cup uncooked rice, rinsed and drainedWater to cook rice3 garlic cloves150g button mushrooms, sliced (white or brown fresh ones)150g chicken fillet, cubed10g butterFew tablespoons of Campbell’s cream of mushroom [….]
This dish is made using both ways, in oven and on stovetop. I have always liked the charred version of this dish. After making this dish, I always looked for [….]
Soy milk is a beverage made from soybeans. A traditional staple of Asian cuisine, it is a stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein. It is produced by soaking dry [….]
This dish is made up of the sauce and popcorn chicken (see recipe here). You can also use this sauce for fish and seafood.
Fried chicken is a dish consisting of chicken pieces usually from broiler chickens which have been floured or battered and then pan-fried, deep fried, or pressure fried. The breading adds [….]
This is one of the favourite simple that I cook in just 5 minutes. First of all, I do not have to pick the stems like spinach, I just simply [….]
This is one of the favourite simple that I cook in just 5 minutes. First of all, I do not have to pick the stems like spinach, I just simply [….]
Ingredients5 slices of ginger, cut into thin strips3 tbsp sesame oil300g chicken, cut into pieces50ml water2 tbsp light soya saucea dash of rock sugar, blended MethodHeat up sesame oil under [….]
The aroma of eggs has always been one of the most fulfilling of all, this time with onions and prawns, which further enhances the taste. With minimal seasoning, one can [….]
One of my favourites! Get a fresh fish from the wet market and do it the same night, I promise you this is a heavenly dish. Light marinade sauce, easy [….]
Ingredients1 kg Glutinous rice3 spicy wine yeast 辣酒饼2 sweet wine yeast 甜酒饼3 tbsp red wine yeast 红曲 (if you want to yield red wine instead of yellow)This is a type [….]
Ingredients (Serves 2)4-6 prawns (frozen or fresh)1/2 squid (cleaned and cut)1 big tomato (cut into small cubes)dried parsley leaves (fresh also ok)cream or milk (your own preference)parmesan cheeseseafood or prawn [….]
Ingredients (Serves 2)4-6 prawns (frozen or fresh)1/2 squid (cleaned and cut)1 big tomato (cut into small cubes)dried parsley leaves (fresh also ok)cream or milk (your own preference)parmesan cheeseseafood or prawn [….]
Ingredients3 tbsps Rempah (Recipe available here)1 cup white rice vinegar1½ cups water2 cups sugar (400 g)For blanching2 cups white rice vinegar2 cups water1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp salt150g carrots, peeled, trimmed, [….]
Ingredients Glutinous rice wine, enough to cover the chicken parts. (click here for recipe)I made this wine myself as it is illegal to sell wine here without license, it is [….]
IngredientsPork Fats (any amount will do)Salt MethodCut into cubes.Marinate with salt.Turn on stove and put cubes in. Do not add any other kinds of oil.
Ingredients8 chicken wings2 large potatoes1 carrot, roughly chopped2 tsp minced shallots2 to 3 slices ginger¾ cup waterspring onion, sectioned, for garnishMarinade2 tsp light soy sauce¼ tsp dark soy sauce½ tsp [….]
Ingredients250g dried shrimps100g shallots6 garlic cloves15 fresh red chilli8 dried chilli, soaked in water for about 15-20 mins and drained.10 bird’s eye chilli2 tbs brown sugar1 tsp salt4-5 tbsps vegetable [….]
In 2015, as I was getting more and more used to the lifestyle as a SAHM, I got pretty bored when I was done with all the household chores and [….]
This is how it all started. I have been coffee since I started working. I like the aroma, the roast and the grinding of the beans. So about 2 years [….]
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 [….]
1/4 cup coconut oil (I also really like Nutiva organic or Tropical Traditions)1/8 cup shea butter1/8 cup cocoa butter (See notes for alternatives)1 Tbsp aloe vera juice1 Tbsp liquid oil of [….]
Ingredients2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles2 tablespoons shea butter2 tablespoons coconut oil30+ drops peppermint essential oil MethodMelt beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler or small glass bowl over [….]
Today is our last day in Jakarta before setting off to the airport at 3pm. So we have planned to try breakfast at PIK Bebek Bihun. Chance of Chng tng [….]
1. I’m perpetually always in a jam, anytime anywhere. Jam is a norm, if you are not in a jam, that’s a miracle..
Stay in a nice hotel as high up as possible. The breeze and breakfast will be worth it. As it is a place well visited by Indonesians from other cities, [….]
This morning I had breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Pretty good as they serve some local traditional dishes. I’m a sucker at the words ‘local’ and ‘traditional’. After passing by [….]
Emping manis IDR18,000/packet 2.5kg of limes IDR7,500 2 Bika Ambon IDR220,000 15 packets of Jeha Special 61 IDR12,000-15,000/packet Freshly made chilli mix from Nasi goreng stall IDR40,000 Freshly made potato [….]
This morning we decided to have a good breakfast in a hotel. Our hotel is located in the city so it would not have a good view. Looking at Tripadvisor [….]
We were so tired after the massage yesterday and started our day at 1030am. We decided to stay another night in Bandung as there was simply too much to explore [….]
I’m here in Bandung, Jakarta. Fortunately for a trusted driver, and I feel so safe travelling with him, Dani. It has been almost 9 years since I last came [….]
Few months ago, I started thinking of renovating my toilets. When I bought my house, I did not do any renovation to the toilets, as they will still in usable [….]
I think these are pretty important for a new visitor like me after visiting Myanmar. I hope that you read these before embarking on this journey.Flies and bugs are everywhere, [….]
This morning, we went to Shweleik Too Pagoda for the sunrise. So at 4 am, we woke up, rode the ebike in the dark and went to the pagoda that [….]
We reached Bagan at 5am in the morning and will be checking into our hotel Aung Mingular before venturing out. This will be a one night stay as we will [….]
Finally the first trip in many decades, we decided to travel to Myanmar on our backpacks. For all the fees we paid for the individual journeys, I will state it [….]
During my 8 years of life as a mother, I have been constantly in search of a stroller that best suits me. I have 3 kids, 8, 6 and the [….]
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Just received a call from Zac when he has finished his lunch in school. Time is so precious and the kids are growing so fast every day. Seems like yesterday [….]
My kids have been asking for pets and I have always turned them down, thinking that I will eventually be the one who will be taking care of it. But [….]
Since I am taking care of my newborn Zoe, carriers and strollers have become a definite neccessity in my daily life. This is a superlate post as I have been [….]
It’s 3 am in the morning and I can’t sleep… Gosh! I’m starting to ramble though, was just looking through my blog and realised that I missed out a lot [….]
Recently I’m crazy over a kitchen machine. And I think it’s because I just bought a decent oven. For the longest time I have been using a tabletop oven. If [….]
I have always wanted to have a very warm and cosy bedroom for the kids but due to financial constraints (more likely I’m stingy) I just didn’t want to fork [….]
We ventured out to Pontian with House of Lim. All I ever know about Pontian is the wantan noodles. So what we must try is also that when we reach [….]
The third month is finally within sight. Yesterday she seemed very tired as she was sleeping in chunks. Maybe she is growing. I just hope to see a great improvement [….]
Zann’s two front teeth are beginning to decay, and the distance is increasing. So we thought we better see a dentist before her root canal gets affected. We chose Sunshine [….]
We decided to skip class and head for the zoo today. It was very empty and we realised that the waterplay area is closed, again!. So we reminded each other [….]
Today we went to the polyclinic to take the blood test for jaundice and it measured 23, which is really low and it means that Zoe’s jaundice has cleared. Fortunately [….]
Scenario 1 After 3 hours at Polliwogs… Zac: Mama i let you choose. After we buy french fries, will you let me play game or play water? Me: *thinking* who [….]
One thing I like about school is that they teach kids about all festivals and important days in our lives. If i were to homeschool him i would feel wierd [….]
Received Zoe’s photoshoot pictures today. Very professionally done. I really like this photographer.
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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. [….]
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, [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
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 [….]
It has been 2 months since I changed their school and Zac immediately responded that he preferred the new school when I asked him today. I’m glad he was able [….]
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