My parents separated when I was in Grade 2. My brother and I grew up with our mother although all throughout college, I would spend long weekends with my father and even weeks during summer breaks. Because we didn’t live in the same house, he was the last member of my family to meet Speedy. ... (more)
In celebration of Father’s Day, part 2: The day I told my father I was getting married
Posted on June 9, 2007 · 14 Comments
Jennifer Hudson and Dreamgirls
Posted on June 9, 2007 · 9 Comments
We just finished watching Dreamgirls. I’ve wanted to see it for the longest time and I was so excited to finally be able to sit down and enjoy a few hours of relaxation. Even before I sat down to see the movie, I vaguely remembered that one of the actresses was some finalist or something ... (more)
Vegetable cooking oil, olive oil and peanut oil
Posted on June 8, 2007 · 2 Comments
These days, there are so many kinds of cooking oil available in the market, it’s rather confusing which is best for what. Many people put a premium on “no-cholesterol” while others will still go for the one with the cheapest price. I’m not fussy about my cooking oil as long as it doesn’t smell stale ... (more)
Stainless steel Chinese woks
Posted on June 8, 2007 · 9 Comments
A lot of people, especially Westerners, would probably consider a Chinese wok as a specialty cookware — something that is used occasionally and only for cooking certain kinds of dishes. For me, however, and I’m not even Chinese, a wok is even more basic than the usual cooking or sauce pans. I have two woks. ... (more)
Cooking pans
Posted on June 8, 2007 · 7 Comments
When we browse through food magazines or watch cooking shows on TV, a kitchen is always presented as an interior designer’s masterpiece. Lots of shiny cooking pans hanging on the wall or from the ceiling, fresh herbs and vegetables on the counter, colorful plates, immaculately clean everything… Well, that’s showbiz. Just how many cooking pans ... (more)
In celebration of Father’s Day, part 1 : The Gerber baby bottles
Posted on June 7, 2007 · 16 Comments
In seven ten days, it will be Father’s Day. But June 17th means more to my family that a generic occasion. June 17th is also Speedy’s birthday. In celebration of Speedy’s birthday and Father’s Day, from today until June 17th, I will post father stories. Not just stories about the father of my two wonderful ... (more)
The perfect barbecue sauce / marinade
Posted on June 5, 2007 · 19 Comments
The photo below is the braised pork spare ribs we had for dinner on Sunday evening. To braise means to cook in very little liquid. It is my ideal alternative to marinating and grilling or roasting. When I don’t have to time to marinate meat overnight in the fridge, I prefer to simmer it in ... (more)
The lunch box dilemma
Posted on June 5, 2007 · 19 Comments
Two weeks to go before the school year opens and I’m already trying to draw up a list of packed school lunches and quick recess meals for the kids. But food is not the only thing on my mind right now. There’s also the matter of food containers. When I first read about bisphenol-A, a ... (more)
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