Three-cup Chicken in Claypot

A well-known and tasty chicken dish that you’ll find in most of the Taiwanese restaurants. I like to use a Japanese Style Moroccan Tajine / Claypot for most of my one-pot dishes, the cone-shaped lid accumulates steam and accelerates cooking time; the claypots or ceramic pots would also add an earthy aroma to your […]

Chilombo by Jhené Aiko

*Image from Internet Music heals. When we hum or sing the notes of Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do on a scale, it activates the energy of balancing our chakras, said Jhené in an interview. Humming different tunes and feeling their vibrations is a straightforward way of understanding how sound vibration works […]

Shakshuka & Tuna Cheese Quesadilla

Shakshuka originally is an Israeli dish, then became popular in the Middle East and North Africa. It is typically a mix of tomatoes, onions, and eggs; I usually make this when we are clearing the fridge with whatever we have left or going off soon。 Quesadilla is a Mexican dish that no doubt, all families’ […]

When should I exercise

A scientific guide of WHEN to exercise – curated from Daniel Pink’s book WHEN, that I reviewed in yesterday’s journal. It is worth the investment of time, to find out our chronotype to optimize efficiency for all kinds of daily activities. Exercise in the morning, if you want to: Lose Weight: our blood sugar is […]

oh, it’s about time

There are many books out there explaining the how, the what, the why of our lives, but not many about the WHEN. And ironically, we live in a world having to make “when” decisions Every. Single. Day. – when to schedule a meeting, when to change a job, when to get a divorce, when to […]

Hambāgu Curry Rice ハンバーグステーキ

A very rich and flavourful Japanese dish that is loved by kids (and my dad lol), usually topped with a sweet and savory sauce. The version I am making today is simplified with more accessible ingredients. The patty is usually homemade with a mixture of ground beef, pork, onions, garlic, and tofu; I am using […]

Rose Cleansing Treatment Balm

Eve Lom has been around for years with superb reviews amongst my friends, but that didn’t trigger me to purchase until I decided to give this one a try – just for the name – Rose. Cleansing. Treatment. (huh?!) My night cleansing routine typically contains 3 steps: Make-up / Sunblock remover, Gel / Milk Face […]

Asian style bacon & cheese baked rice

This is a perfect dish when you want to clear off your fridge before going for the next grocery run, because you can add in anything you like! Ingredients: Onion Carrot Tomato Green Pepper (optional) Eryngii (or any Mushrooms) Garlic Bacon In a frying pan: sauté the garlic with a few pieces of bacon pan-fry […]

Barcelona: Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is one of his most poetic and artistic designs for a building, with a combination of Color, Form, and Lights, it is known as the house of nature, and every curve is magical – as Dali once said, “Gaudi has built a house representing the stormy sea and all sorts of water.” As […]

56 days of meditation

Not a beginner’s guide of what type of mat, cushion, timer, APP, or space you will need to start meditating, this is a 56-day beginner who has opened new doors to possibilities, sharing a journey to the “here and now”. SAY YES – that’s all I did to get it started, on the first […]