Today’s lunch had a little drama to it when Sherilyn made hand-pulled Biang Biang Shaanxi noodles and tomato eggs. Part way through cooking the noodles, the smoke detector alarm in the kitchen was triggered. This girl had heated up a pot at high heat with oil in it and it produced a lot of smoke…
Today is the last day of October 2020, which means that we only have two more months before we bid adieu to 2020! With Covid-19 around for the long haul and the Government imposing intermittent lockdowns, I wonder how 2021 will fare for us. I’ve been wondering lately whether we will get to celebrate Christmas…
Since it’s a public holiday today and there’s no online class to attend, the youngest brat helped at her daddy’s shop with bento box packing. What to do, times are really bad and we have to cut down on staff wages and resort to child labor. Just kidding, she went there to collect our lunch…
If you love to cook and also have kids, then the chances are you’re often making a mess! It can sometimes start to feel as though you are spending more time cleaning your kitchen than you are enjoying it, which is frustrating. A few thoughtful touches to your kitchen design can make all the difference…
There is no reason to spend a substantial sum on an extensive winter wardrobe. If you have many fall pieces you love, you might need to add a few basic items to create a jaw-dropping style during chillier temperatures. If you want to feel confident and comfortable once December arrives, find out how to transition your…
When you are a parent, you’ll know that there are many things you need to spend money on. There will be extra food, for one thing, plus clothing and toys as well as educational equipment. You might even need to move to a larger property. It might not seem possible that you can save money…
Alycia and I realized that our dear in-house chef has a special preference when it comes to cooking. She seems to really enjoy making sushi/Gimbap and egg rolls. And everything Korean and Japanese! With whatever she can find in the fridge, she has the Midas touch to transform all the ingredients into some very appetizing and…
A few days ago, amidst feeling doom and gloom from all the negativity caused by the pandemic and CMCO, a parcel sent to my home cheered me up instantly. I received my happy products from DCR Marketing Sdn. Bhd, the authorized dealer in Malaysia, representing a US-based lifestyle brand, Natural Life. Check out what I received! The…
My order of a Low Carb Cranberries and Nuts Cake from Chef Leah with a big heart arrived from Melaka yesterday. I was so worried that the cake would crumble as we all know how some courier guys manhandle and toss those parcels without a flipping care. It’s my first time ordering a cake delivered…
One of hubby’s business associates is the latest casualty of the severe economic fallout. The successful event organizing business that she built over the decade crumbled under the weight of economic hardship brought on by the pandemic. My heart bleeds for her and her staff who have to lose their source of income. After clearing…
Getting started in the mass-manufacturing industry can be intimidating. Knowing which tools and equipment in which to invest, which proper processes and procedures to implement and what to expect are a great jumping-off point! Read through these tips before making your next big move. Gather the Necessary Equipment When you’re putting together the factory floor,…
Yesterday was one of those rare days that the stars weren’t aligned for our in-house teenage chef. Everything that she cooked was a flop, sort of. She made skewered boneless chicken thighs but it didn’t turn out as expected – the pan-fried chicken didn’t have the charred parts and tasted undercooked. The grilled egg plants…
Starting school can be an amazing time and watching your kids grow up can be a wonderful time for a parent; however, a full day of school does not always work well for full-time employees. Considering the school day typically ends earlier than the average workday, many parents find themselves struggling in these few extra…
The health benefits of camping are plenteous for both adults and young people. When you’re spending time at home in your usual routine, you may not realize just how much you’re missing away from nature. It is through camping that I learned how to build a campfire, how to cook, bathe, answer nature’s call and…
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