Sherilyn dished out a Korean boiled pork (Bossam) platter with sides of egg rolls, spicy radish salad, Napa cabbage kimchi and Ssamjang dipping sauce for an online contest organized by Green N Fresh. She made everything herself. It took Sherilyn 2 days to assemble her submission – 1 day for the napa cabbage kimchi and…
Since the remainder of Knox seemed to have died as he didn’t rise after Cass continued feeding him, I advised Cass to discard Knox and to make a new ‘baby’. I went to the baking supplies shop to get her some cheap flour as she’s been using her grandma’s expensive imported bread flour from Japan!…
Self-confidence is essential because it helps you be happy and successful in your professional and personal life. While some people are naturally confident about themselves, some lack this trait. There are various reasons why you may lack confidence, including the following: Poor or abusive relationship Unhappy childhood Depression or anxiety Poor performance at school Stressful…
Cass’ sourdough starter was finally ready after 2 weeks. Cass who has never baked anything before in her life, followed an online recipe and prepped the sourdough bread dough. But she made several blunders, which resulted in the sourdough being binned. What an unexpected sad ending ? Blunder #1 – Cass left the dough to…
Cass has to do a Biology experiment on food fermentation and she chose to experiment with making sourdough. The yeast was made from scratch using flour and water. After a few days, I woke up one morning to a terrible stench. It smelled like rotten fish, dead animal and socks that have not been washed…
If you have discovered an unexpected pregnancy — or maybe even a planned one which you are now having doubts about — then abortion is one of the options you might have considered. How do you know if abortion is right for you? Here are seven reasons why some people choose to have abortions. You’re…
From a family perspective, getting healthy can be difficult. While many children absolutely love to run around and get into everything, sometimes it can be harder to get older children to get on board. There is no shame in pushing your kids to live healthy lives, as they will thank you for it further down…
Last week Haru (who’s 9 months old) gave us yet another scare which sent us to the vet’s clinic with her again. It all started when I was out. Cass Whatsapped me and told me that Haru was acting very strangely and seemed very restless and in pain, couldn’t walk right and crawling low on…
For the stunning appearance and the respect an awe that crystals inspire, it is certainly hard to believe that crystals are merely formations of rock. From an initial popularity with the Ancient Egyptians, to a resurgence in recognition in the 1960s and 1970s, crystal is still one of the most respected and widely worn natural…
Whether your kids are on school break or it’s the weekend, you might be trying to find things for them to do that don’t involve electronics. They’re used to playing video games or watching video apps, but you want them to do something that strengthens their mind and builds their creativity. Here are some ways…
When it comes to self-care, maintaining good oral hygiene should be at the top of the list. Looking after your teeth will help keep your oral cavity healthy and reduce the risk of nasty infections and diseases. Not to mention, a healthy, clean mouth can help you look, smell, and feel great. Here are four…
Everyone knows they should see a dentist twice a year for a check-up, but it’s quite common for people to miss a year or so without scheduling a meeting with a dentist due to travel, work, family, and ultimately, just not having the time or need to go until pain or uncomfortable sensations strike. It’s…
Facial acne, though common among adolescents and young adults, impacts their quality of life. Studies have shown that acne can cause psychosocial disturbances such as depression and anxiety. Citing a research done by Brody, 2019, “acne is not a killer, but it can scar people literally and psychologically.” In addressing issues arising from facial acne…
A day after I received Sherilyn’s vaccination date (1st dose) via my MySejahtera app, Cass received hers via her MySejahtera app. I’m impressed with how efficient the minister in charged of Covid vax is in arranging vax for everyone in our country, including non-Malaysians and illegals. This means I’m going to be very busy next…
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