Our first Pre-Chinese New Year (CNY) dinner for 2025 kicked off yesterday, 26th January, at the Ming Room Restaurant in BSC. It was an evening filled with laughter, family bonding, and all the festive dishes we eagerly look forward to during this time of year. The dinner was with the Yaps, my hubby’s relatives, to…
As the final hours of 2024 tick away, I find myself reflecting on the rollercoaster of a year it has been. While this year brought more challenges than I ever anticipated, it also reinforced the strength and resilience of our family. With 2025 on the horizon, I feel a renewed sense of hope for a…
This year’s Christmas Eve was spent indulging in good food and family time. My MIL, Sherilyn, Cass, and I headed to Wagyu More at The Gardens Mall for a delightful hotpot lunch. It was our second visit to this restaurant in December, and it seems to have become a favorite for my MIL. We were…
Last Thursday, on December 5, 2024, we celebrated a significant milestone—Alycia’s 21st birthday! It was a simple yet meaningful day, filled with good food, heartfelt moments, and gratitude for how far she has come. To kick off Alycia’s special day, we headed to The Gardens Mall for a beef hotpot buffet lunch at Wagyu More….
This week is a momentous occasion for our family (from my side), filled with joy and heartfelt celebrations. Today, my parents are traveling from Ipoh, and my older brother’s family is coming from Singapore to gather in Kuala Lumpur. My younger brother, Roy, drove from KL back to Ipoh yesterday and will be driving our…
This year we celebrated Father’s Day at If Only Restaurant, a striking space of elemental elegance in the city centre. As we did not make prior reservation, we waited for almost half an hour for a table. But the wait was all worth it. We enjoyed the superb food and desserts. If Only also hosts…
Saturday, 11 May 2024: The Eve of Mother’s Day The celebration kicked off on the eve of Mother’s Day with a delightful family dinner. Following our meal, we made our way to Encore, a charming café known for its exquisite tarts and cakes. We savored decadent desserts and tea and captured precious memories with photographs….
As the final moments of 2023 fade into the past, it’s time to reflect on the year that was—a year marked by swift transitions, unexpected turns, health scares, and a myriad of experiences. The passing of 2023 seemed almost like a blink of my eye. In the ebb and flow of life, our family encountered…
Christmas 2023 unfolded as a day of joy, reflection, and, of course, indulgence in the finest festive feasts. From morning church service to a heartwarming family dinner, the day was a celebration of love, togetherness, and a culinary feast that left taste buds tingling. The day kicked off with a Christmas service at 9 a.m….
Christmas dinner came early for us this year. Hubby roasted turkey at his kitchen for us and his staff on 22nd December, on Winter Solstice Festival. The girls were all busy today – Alycia was at her weekend part-time job, Sherilyn was at a dance competition and Cass was out the entire day, so I…
The past week has been a busy week for our family – busy with celebrations, eating and late nights. 2 December 2023 ~ we attended the wedding of our very good friend’s daughter at Noble Mansion. 7 December 2023 ~ we had an early birthday celebration for the MIL at Ming Room, Bangsar Shopping Centre….
There’s a certain magic in revisiting your hometown – a place woven with memories of your past, where every street corner whispers stories of your upbringing. This sentiment came alive as I took a short trip to Ipoh, my hometown, with my youngest daughter, Cass, to celebrate the birthdays of two of the most important…
9 April 2023 Cass turns 15 today! This girl has come a long way to where she is today. Cass’ journey has not been easy from day 1, as she’s born with a rare congenital disorder in her urinary tract but she has persevered through countless hurdles along her way. I credit her strength, resilience…
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 Congratulations to myself on reaching the milestone of being half a decade young! This is certainly an occasion worth celebrating and reflecting upon. Turning fifty marks the end of one era and the beginning of another. It’s truly a significant moment in my life. I think I have gained a great…
Koong Hei Fatt Choy, peeps! I hope everyone is enjoying the Chinese New Year holidays with your family and loved ones. And for those of you who dread CNY and can’t wait for it to be over because it’s just so frigging exhausting with non-stop cooking, cleaning up, entertaining (hello nosy and insensitive relatives!), and…
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