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A visit to plant nursery is necessary whenever Chinese New Year is coming. We buy potted plants and flowers to beautify our home. With only a week left to CNY, all I saw mostly at my regular plant nursery is chrysanthemum. I didnt buy the mums though instead I bought 2 other flowering plants which...
Ive made Oatmeal Crispies a couple of Chinese New Year back and decided to make em again this year. The recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman and happened to be his hubs favorite. Its a really simple recipe, great for beginner. You can even close one eye and still score points...
Lions head meatball is a cuisine from Eastern China; Jiangsu province to be precised. Why the dish is called this name is because the meatballs (size of a small fist) resemble lion heads while the cabbage and bok choy act as its mane. In Chinese culture, lions are the guardians of the palace and...
Chester did his compulsory annual jab few days ago. When the jab was over, Chester flew down from the table. Yes he really fly! That one second passed by like a slow motion for me. I was amazed and thankful. Thank God I was holding his collar and butts so he has a smooth landing. [...] Related posts: 2012...
Chocolate and chili combination is nothing new. But how many of you have actually tasted this weird and yet exciting unity? I have tested this flavour from a chocolate bar once and yet its spiciness level is just meh. No fun at all. Being Asian, chili play a huge part in our daily life. And [...] Related...
So last Saturday was the most dreaded day of the year for us all in the family. It was the pest termite control day. The day our house would smell like toxin dump and its also the time we would be a bunch of homeless people for a good few hours. If you read [...] Related posts: Escape To...
Pork belly with yam (芋头扣肉 wu tau kau yoke) is a Hakka dish and its one of my favorite Chinese food. Just thinking about it ahhh lau hau sui (salivate). Problem is not many Chinese restaurant offer this dish in their menu. Ummph maybe coz this dish is of Hakka originated and my town...
First thing first, a very Happy New Year 2013 to my dear friends and readers. Now a little something from the 2012 KBS Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards. Am so happy that Yeon Woo Jin and Yoo Da In won the One-Act Special Award for their roles in my favorite Korean drama special; Just [...] Related posts:...
Pistachio macaron is our first choice in our virgin attempt at making macaron at home sis and me that is. We always join force when making macaron because its a tedious job to be done by only 1 person. We choose this flavour because we wanted to try the pistachio paste we bought from Paris.
First thing first, give myself a BIG pat on the back. Amy, youre doing alright so far. So keep moving forward. My 2012 is indeed better than 2011. Im much healthier and stronger (spiritually and physically). 2012 is a year which I challenged through a couple of stormy events. They are my...
Baci di Dama is Italian for ladys kisses which is what this cookie is all about and originated from. Yes the cookie resemble a pouty looking lips and also they sandwiched together like kissing! Best thing about this cookie? Super easy to make, delicious and wonderful gift for your loved ones. Care...
My rants/summary for Korean dramas watched in 2012. Most are produced this year while some are old ones. B.E.S.T Im a sucker for love story and these 2 favs of mine for 2012 are dramas that tugged at my heartstrings. 1. 신의 Faith Yes Faith is not perfect and yet my addiction for this...
Taken at 2am on a fine Sunday morning Chester is sleeping right in front of the TV where mom is watching her Korean drama. He must be really tired because he didnt stir at all when I neared him with my clicking camera. Sleep away oppa. Oh I so wanna mo-mo (touch-touch) you. I...
Mackerel Run was broadcasted in 2007 and it starred the then 20 years old Lee Min Ho as a high school student. It was only the year before that Lee Min Ho and his bestie childhood and fellow actor Jung Il Woo got involved in a serious car accident (Aug 2006). This is my last [...] Related posts: 사랑을...
Yes! Finally Ive watched My Name Is Kim Sam Soon. This drama was made in 2005 and thats like 7 years ago. Searching for this drama online was a big task and then finding time to watch is another big hurdle because Ive so many Korean dramas lining up (hehehe). Still, find.time.I.must...
Antipasto is the first course of an Italian meal. Literally it means before meal which can be translated as appetizer or starter. I followed this recipe of antipasto of grilled mixed vegetables from a thin recipe book called Italian which I bought the other day from the Big Bad Wolf book sale. Because my...
My sis attended her first Big Bad Wolf Book sale on the 8th Dec, Friday around 10pm and spent like 5-6 hours there. She came back after 4am!!! Even queuing for cashier took her 1.5 hours. Im glad I didnt followed her then. *I dont have that kind of patience!!!* At that time Big Bad...
Soy Milk Noodles (콩국수) or Kongguksu is a summer specialty dish made with chilled soy milk (soybean) and wheat noodles. And the fact that its healthy and vegetarian make this a very appealing dish for me. Ive tried cold soba once and didnt like the bland taste so I was prepared to...
I know I swear off weekend Korean dramas because of its long episodes but this is another one that I couldnt let off because of its interesting storyline. My Husband Got A Family has a total of 58 episodes and it has Kim Nam Joo to boost. Ive never seen her dramas before but just [...] ...
Im in the midst of painting my bedroom and work room before Chinese New Year come. Moms nagging was the reason. Haha The last time I had my rooms painted were way back in secondary school days which was more than a decade ago. It took me and sis (yup just the two of us) [...] Related posts:...