FollowAfter a grueling week of late nights and endless work for her architecture degree, Sherilyn finally completed her latest assignment. The project had consumed her time and her beauty sleep for what felt like an eternity. With the submission deadline behind her, her first order of business was to catch up on some much-needed rest.…
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A Salmon Week at Home — Thanks to Jaya Grocer’s Crazy Promo!
Last week, Jaya Grocer ran one of its most anticipated promotions — fresh Norwegian salmon sold at reduced prices by the whole fish. These salmon sales happen a few times a year, and each time, it sparks a frenzy. Shoppers are willing to queue for hours just to bag these prized fish at a fraction…
A Peachy Chicken Chop and the Cost of Dreams
Cass’s lunner (lunch + dinner) yesterday was a delicious yet simple homecooked meal — air-fried chicken chop with tomatoes and blanched broccoli. The chicken was marinated with a mix of teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, a bit of oyster sauce, Lea & Perrins, black pepper, minced garlic, dried rosemary, and my secret twist — St. Dalfour’s…
Welcome Back, Maria – Our Home Feels Whole Again
Today is a happy Monday indeed — because Maria, our part-time helper, is finally back! After being away for almost a year, it feels so good to see her again. She had taken time off during her pregnancy and returned to Indonesia to give birth to her second baby. And now, after months of waiting,…
Midnight Magic: Sherilyn’s Hearty Kimchi Stew That Fed Us for Days
Earlier this week, while burning the midnight oil to rush out her university assignment, Sherilyn somehow managed to squeeze in the time (and energy!) to cook a big pot of hearty and comforting kimchi stew — 김치찌개 (kimchi jjigae) — right in the middle of the night. This wasn’t just any ordinary pot of stew.…
A Week of Homecooked Goodness — All Thanks to Our Home Chef, Sherilyn
With Sherilyn on her short semester break, our kitchen has been busier (and yummier!) than usual these past few weeks. She’s been putting her free time to good use — whipping up some pretty impressive dishes, all while we’re currently maid-free. In just the past week alone, this home chef of mine has managed to…
Today’s Lunch ~ 22 March 2025
Today’s lunch was oven-grilled drumettes again ?. We’ve been eating drumettes for a few days this week as they’re on sale at the supermarket. I guess we’re done eating drumettes for the time being. Next week I’m going to cook fish. My menu for Monday is pomfret fish cooked with Portuguese fish curry paste with…
Air-Fried Chicken Drummets – A Flavorful and Easy Meal
Chicken drummets (free from antibiotics and hormones) are currently on sale at my neighborhood supermarket, and I’ve been stocking up on them to air fry and grill. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also incredibly easy to prepare. Alycia and Sherilyn love them just as much as I do, but Cass, being the fussy…
Falling in Love with Arugula: My New Favorite Leafy Green
I never thought I would say this, but I’ve fallen in love with Arugula (wild rocket) salad! Not too long ago, I wasn’t a fan of its slightly bitter, peppery taste. But somehow, my taste buds have evolved, and now I can’t get enough of this nutrient-packed leafy green. It’s perhaps even a superfood. What’s…
A Once-a-Year Treat: Cod Fish
Random Happenings at Home This Week
This week has been a whirlwind of activity and emotions in our home, with each day bringing its own unique challenges and moments of reflection. Sherilyn has been pushing herself to the limit, working tirelessly on her architecture assignments. The models she had to build demanded hours of meticulous effort, leaving her with barely three…
Monday, 15 July 2024
Friday Dinner
Cass has figure skating class every Friday. She always eats something that’s not too heavy and low in carbs, yet healthy and yummy before the class. She then skates for almost 5 hours. She’s lucky she has a health freak mommy who supports her low-carbs meals and preps them for her ? As usual, Cass…
Random Updates
I have been busy the past week – with work and house chores. As Alycia can only use one hand temporarily, I have to do almost everything for her, from prepping her food to washing all her dishes, washing her water bottle and filling up water for her, cut her fruits, do her laundry, and…