I have a love-hate relationship with egg plant (also known as brinjal or aubergine). It’s the texture that just doesn’t appeal to me. Also I find its bitter flavour more of an acquired taste, that’s why I’d refuse to eat it when I was little. It all depends on how it is being cooked but […]

In this part of the world where we are living in, chilli is an ingredient that we simply cannot live without. I just love the spicy kick that chillies give me. It’s like a drug…the more I eat, the more I get addicted to it. Sambal chilli is something that can always be found in […]

I’m proud of myself for making the first step today. Talking to S gave me a new outlook. I am glad (and thankful) for having an understanding soul like her in my life. Hopefully it will put me on the road to recovery and let me find back my old bubbly self. I never realised […]

Often referred to as the poor man’s ginseng, codonopsis can be added to soups to increase its benefits for good health. It is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is believed to support the functioning of the lungs and spleen, produce red blood cells, relieve stress, fatigue, headaches & high blood pressure, stimulate […]

When I was recently blogging about Tea Lounge @ Regent Hotel where its scones are very popular with the locals, I was reminded of the best tea time experience I’ve ever had when I visited the birthplace of William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon. Getting a taste of olde England in Shakespeare’s hometown was something very surreal to me. […]

Prawn fishing has been a much enjoyed leisure activity for many in Singapore. The anticipation of landing a bite, the thrill of hooking a catch and the live grilling of your prized trophies at the end of the day are probably what make prawning a fun sport for people of all ages. Hai Bin @ […]

This poem reflected the many times I felt my heart dropped during my teen years while juggling with my studies, my grandfather’s passing, family problems and the depression that followed… Fears by Geri Tan Walk into a hall with paper and gear What you get is the feeling of fear Out of a room with […]

Huh? Garlic bread? Yep! You’re probably wondering why I would bother to share a garlic bread recipe. It’s something so simple, anyone can just make it at home without referring to any recipe. There are really no hard-and-fast rules to making delicious garlic bread. It’s all about that garlic butter spread you put on the […]

Fell in love with The Dream Makers Ending Song for local TV drama 志在四方 that ended some time ago on Channel 8. Music composed by home-grown singer/songwriter Tanya Chua. Lyrics written by Xiaohan. A beautiful song that touches my heart, my soul… 作曲/作词：蔡健雅/小寒 编曲：Mac Chew 弦乐编写：罗恩妮 主唱：蔡健雅 制作人：蔡健雅 知道我不完美　能给的我都给 于是天蓝转灰转黑　也微笑不插嘴 这一次会气馁　连平凡爱一回 都才将心给谁　马上又被粉碎 满意了吗　你究竟有完没完 你烦不烦　总考验我多勇敢 有那么难　那么幸福和美满 […]

I remembered when I was in college in the States, I was very busy with a tv production project at one point. One of my house mates then cooked Mapo Tofu for dinner and we gobbled down the entire pot of it with white rice. It was a truly enjoyable respite from daily frozen dinners […]

Having half bag of frozen oysters left after making an oyster omelette earlier, I made this easy stir fried garlic oysters to complement other dishes for dinner. Stir Fried Garlic Oysters Recipe Ingredients 250g frozen shelled oysters, thawed and drained 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 chilli padi (bird’s eye chilli), sliced thinly (remove seeds if […]

I had a sudden craving for crabs but couldn’t make up my mind on where to eat. Should we go for chilli crabs at Jumbo? Salted egg crabs at G7? Or butter crabs at Mellben? Finally the husband suggested to go somewhere new (so I can try and blog about it too) and he went […]

I had some leftover feta cheese and cherry tomatoes in the fridge after making a salad last night. Just perfect for this omelette. Do note even though feta cheese is lower in fat compared to other cheeses, it is very high in sodium so this recipe will not be suitable for those who are trying to […]

A thick, meaty slab of stingray grilled to perfection and served with tangy, spicy sambal chilli. Tender, moist meat that simply melts in your mouth. Heavenly. That is why my husband and I often head to Chomp Chomp Food Centre (read my earlier food post) for this delish dish. It’s a pity I don’t have […]

My husband and I felt adventurously motivated to take a brisk walk (approx. 6.5km) to Junction 8 via the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park route. It was also my first return to the park in more than 10 years and it is just amazing to see how much Bishan Park has changed since the 90s. I […]