From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Toddler Bento #5

October 29, 2007

Hey, I’m up to #5 already! Nowadays it’s been a little harder to make bento in the morning because it’s SO cold!! Too cold to get out of bed! hehe… ok, must remind myself to be more disciplined!!  

Anyway, for bento #5, we have Hot dog on a stick, homemade roti canai/prata ( The recipe can [...]

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Looking for a Moen faucet?

October 29, 2007

Are you looking for a Moen faucet? Then check out Faucets.com. They have a great selection of Moen faucets. There are so many styles and designs available and most importantly the prices are great.
Out of all the Moen faucets, I like the Moen Medora. It’s definitely unique and will be just perfect for my kitchen. I [...]

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Pan-Fried Tilapia with Garlic Fried Rice

October 26, 2007

Actually I have no idea what is the proper name for this dish. It is is supposed to be “yao zham yu” which in Cantonese literally translates as oil-dipped fish. Correct me if I’m wrong please? I’m not Cantonese. Somehow oil-dipped fish doesn’t sound too appetizing, so I’m calling it Pan-Fried Tilapia! [...]

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Brunswick Stew

October 21, 2007

Now that the chilly weather is here to stay, it’s time for more soups & stews to warm up the day.

Last week, I made Brunswick Stew. A bowl of this served with some garlic toast was just so comforting on a cold wet day!!
Recipe:
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup carrot (original [...]

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Earn money with Smorty

October 17, 2007

I love to bake but baking can be a very expensive hobby. There is always the endless list of ingredients and baking supplies to purchase. Since I am a stay at home mom with no income, I don’t have the financial capability to indulge in my hobby. But soon I will be able to indulge [...]

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Toddler Bento #4

October 16, 2007

It has been really cold & rainy these past couple of weeks. So we have been having lots of steamboat. Have not been doing much cooking or baking. So for now, here’s another bento.

Clockwise: Ham Sandwich with cheese fan, a bunch of carrots, cranberries rice crispies and dip for carrot.

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Beef Hor Fun

October 10, 2007

Beef Hor Fun aka Beef Kway Teow aka “gong chao ngau hor”

Looks good, eh? No, I didn’t cook this. DH did! Normally DH is the one who will cook all the noodle dishes since he loves noodles and he is also not afraid to add in lots of oil!! Why do I say that? Because [...]

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Looking for a special Christmas gift?

October 10, 2007

With Christmas just around the corner, I think it’s about time I start my Christmas shopping. Every year, I usually end up buying clothes or books as gifts but this year, I am planning something different. I think some delicious San Francisco cookies will be a great gift instead. Don’t you think it’s a great [...]

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Toddler Bento #3 – All-American Classic

October 5, 2007

Today’s bento consists of the all-American favorite, Macaroni and Cheese, Turkey slices, celery sticks with peanut butter in the yellow container, and chocolate raisins for dessert.
For the macaroni & cheese, I prefer to make my own rather than using the boxed ones and I will try to sneak in some vegetables like peas [...]

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Planning to start an online business?

October 5, 2007

Truthfully, have you ever dream about starting an online business? Well, I have! Having an online business will allow me to earn some money and yet be able to stay at home with my toddler. But till this day, I have not acted upon this dream because I have this notion that it is very [...]

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