Knowing that I’m attending Zumba this evening, Dad thoughtfully cooked a big pot of lentil and vegetable curry for lunch and dinner. So sweet of him! ❤️ He also bought half a roast chicken this morning so that I can have an early dinner. When it comes to roast chicken, the breast meat goes to…
Lunch: Tapau chap fan from our favourite shop — braised chicken with black fungus, braised tofu, steamed fish and braised turnip. Only RM23. The three of us couldn’t even finish the chicken, so the leftovers went straight into the dinner menu. Why we ate so little? Coz at 83, dad doesn’t like eating meat anymore,…
Sunday, 20 Sept 2026 — What We Ate Breakfast: Mum’s homemade keto pandan santan mug cake + chocolate mug cake. 😋 Lunch: Leftover Seoul Garden from last night. We’re such small eaters that THREE dishes became dinner + today’s lunch. 😂 Dinner was my 83-yo dad’s home-cooked spread — red bell pepper with garlic, onions…
Dinner for 4, cooked entirely by Dad — solo operation, as usual. 😂 The kitchen is Dad’s territory, and he does NOT like anyone coming in to “help”. Apparently, too many cooks in his kitchen is a serious offence. So we know better than to interfere. Just stay out of the kitchen and wait for…
Our meals in Ipoh are generally very simple. We usually eat at home unless my brothers and my daughters come to visit, then we eat out every day. For my parents, who are both in their 80s, and me, lunch is usually either mixed rice (tapau) or one of Mum’s simple, healthy home-cooked meals on…
We had a very simple homemade lunch yesterday, made with love and wholesome ingredients. Dad prepared pumpkin soup using a large pumpkin. He first steamed the pumpkin, then blended it into a smooth puree before packing most of it into portions for freezing and future use. With the remaining puree, he turned it into…
Today is Yan Yat — the birthday of all humankind, the 7th day of Chinese New Year. Growing up, this was a day I quietly looked forward to. My late maternal grandmother would cook a comforting pot of fish and chicken porridge topped with fresh lettuce — Yue Sang Gai Jok. She would fry fermented…
This braised whole winter melon is more than just a dish in our home — it’s a family tradition. My 83-year-old dad is cooking a recipe that was passed down from my late maternal grandmother over 50 years ago. We grew up eating this comforting, old-school Chinese home dish, and every time it’s on the…
Today marks my 11th day back in Ipoh, and honestly, I wish I could stay here forever. There’s something deeply comforting about being home with my parents — the familiar rhythms, the unspoken understanding, and the quiet joy of simply being. Life here feels slower, softer, and more intentional. I wake up without rush, eat…
The past four days in Ipoh, staying with my parents, have been nothing short of bliss. The kind of bliss that makes you quietly wish time would slow down… or better yet, stop altogether. Part of me really wants to stay here forever and just be pampered by my parents. And who knows — maybe…
After 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….
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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