I think I’ve found the cheapest roast chicken and roast duck in Ipoh! I discovered this hidden gem at Restoran & Kafe New Weng Fatt, Ipoh Garden South, after my 80-year-old mum and I finished our gym session nearby. For just RM5 (without rice), you get a generous serving of beautifully roasted chicken breast with…
Finally, it’s official! Cass, my youngest daughter, finally received her Offer Letter from Universiti Malaya today—but not before giving me a little scare! Earlier, she checked the UM application portal and the search result showed that her application was unsuccessful. My heart nearly skipped a beat. I asked her to check the Maya Portal (under…
A friend recently asked me if lifting dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands is easy because, in my workout videos, it looks effortless. The truth is, it isn’t easy at all. Even lifting a pair of 3kg dumbbells (6kg in total) while doing lunges, squats, shoulder presses, or arm raises takes a surprising amount of effort….
This morning, I woke up to the wonderful news that my second daughter, Sherilyn, and her dance team had won 2nd place at the recently concluded Repz Your Style (RYS) dance competition! RYS is Malaysia’s biggest street dance competition, and this year’s event was held at Mitsui Shopping Park at LaLaport Kuala Lumpur. Besides the…
My breakfast today. 😊 Two soft-boiled eggs topped with crispy meat floss, chickpeas with melted butter, and half a steamed sweet potato with grass-fed butter. A simple breakfast that’s high in protein, packed with nutrients, and keeps me feeling full and satisfied for longer. Lately, I’ve been trying to cut back on bread, refined carbs,…
Last night, my parents and I attended a fundraising dinner organised by the Living Faith Methodist Church, Ipoh, thanks to three complimentary tickets from one of Mum’s former students. Mum was only 18 when she taught this lovely lady, who was just 10 years old at the time. More than six decades later, they’ve remained…
One of the things I’ve started doing recently to help regulate my blood sugar is drinking one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) mixed with water after dinner. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of organic lemon juice to make it more palatable. Some studies suggest that taking diluted ACV after a meal may help reduce…
One thing I’ve learned recently is that a rising HbA1c isn’t always caused by eating too many sweets. As women enter perimenopause, hormonal changes can make our bodies more insulin resistant. Add in poor sleep, stress, gradual loss of muscle mass, and the natural aging process, and blood sugar levels can start creeping up—even without…
Last Tuesday, Dad wanted to go to the pasar malam to buy some black sesame candies. When we arrived at the usual site, however, there wasn’t a single stall in sight. We initially thought it was because of the drizzle, but I later found out that the pasar malam had actually moved further in. Since…
Last night was another bad sleep night for me. At 3am, I was woken by my phone beeping with a WhatsApp message from my youngest daughter. She informed me that she had transferred RM1k+ into my bank account. It was her very first online banking transaction after turning 18 two months ago and only recently…
My latest healthy beverage obsession is simple: raw cacao powder mixed with organic beetroot powder. I started making this drink for breakfast recently and have been enjoying both the taste and the health benefits. The earthy sweetness of beetroot pairs surprisingly well with the rich chocolatey flavour of raw cacao. Why this combination? Raw cacao…
I’ve been battling insomnia for the past one to two years. Darn perimenopause. No matter how exhausted or sleepy I feel at night, falling asleep is still a challenge. Deep sleep is now elusive. And when I finally do drift off, I inevitably wake up sometime between 1am and 4am to pee. After that, I’m…
It’s been raining every single day in Ipoh for the past week, thwarting my plans for my usual evening brisk walks. Mum and I now attend strength training classes at the gym three times a week. In the evenings, I try to do at least 30–40 minutes of brisk walking around my neighbourhood. Walking or…
My 80-year-old mum has suffered multiple falls over the years, resulting in broken wrists, a fractured shoulder, head injuries, and even broken teeth. At her age, she simply cannot afford another serious fall. Like many seniors, she struggles with low muscle mass, weak hands and legs, fragile bones, and chronic aches and pains. But doing…
My brunch today was simple but satisfying — 2 eggs, some leftover sardines from yesterday, roast chicken, and durian. 😋 Dad, who turns 83 this year, still loves going to the market every week to buy our perishables and lunch. Today, he came home with half a roast chicken and a box of kampung durian….
I’ve been enjoying this organic black sesame spread from Lohas lately. It has a rich, nutty black sesame aroma, isn’t overly sweet, and most importantly, doesn’t have that stale or rancid taste that some sesame products can develop. It’s delicious spread on toast, stirred into plain yogurt, or even paired with fruits like green apples…
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