Tuesday 18 December 2012

Friday 23 November 2012

From the kitchen #5


Has: Nile perch, semi-dried tomatoes, shallots, spring onions, garlic, olives, basil, manchego cheese, angel hair pasta, tomato sauce and chilli soya sauce
Tastes: Light with a bit of spice
Other info: For just a hint of spiciness, take the seeds out of the chilli before putting it in the soya sauce.  You can leave it overnight to infuse for a bit more spice.

Friday 16 November 2012

Random Ramblings #4

In this age, where almost every mobile phone comes with a camera, I wonder if the significance of moments become lost.  We spend so much time trying to capture it, that we forget about experiencing it.  

Would you rather have the perfect photograph of your god-daughter blowing out her birthday candles or to have stood next to her to help her blow them out?
  

Tuesday 6 November 2012

From the kitchen #4


Has: Avocado, coriander, onion, garlic, chilli and lemon juice
Tastes: Like mashed avocado but with a kick
Other info: Tastes great with tacos, toast, rice, at breakfast, lunch ... whenever.

Saturday 3 November 2012

the little perks in life #2

going through a container of almonds and thinking you just ate the last one.

only to find one more you missed.

Sunday 28 October 2012

Random Ramblings #3

We spend a lot of our lives seeking affirmation and approval.

From a young age we may show our parents our newly drawn painting so they can congratulate us on our teddy bear that has six eyes and octopus tentacles.

As we grow older it could be approval for your choice of life partner, how and where you live or your choice of career.

It takes a lot to live only for yourself. By that I don't mean to be selfish and ignore everyone else. But, to be able to accept criticism and objection to your choices and points of view.

I believe that for one to be happy one must be content. Content with where you are what you are doing. To be able to take what the world throws at you and to grow with it.

Wednesday 24 October 2012

From the kitchen #3


Chicken and asparagus pasta
Has: Chicken, asparagus, onions, basil, garlic and manchego cheese
Tastes: Fresh and light
Other info: You could add an egg yolk to create a slightly more creamy sauce

Monday 22 October 2012

Random Ramblings #2

As a society in general, we have become so quick and instantaneous.

We are so quick to decide as to what is right or wrong, good or bad. Are we not educated to research and find all the facts before passing any sort of judgement? I understand we do not live in a perfect world where we can know and understand all facets of the argument. However, shouldn't greater effort be made to understand the whys behind the choices being made?

We have an increasingly high demand for things to be speedy. Have we become spoiled by the ability to achieve instant gratification due to the technological advanced in our society? Has the demand for fast cars, fast Internet and fast online shopping delivery mean that we now also demand fast decision making and judgement?

Saturday 20 October 2012

From the kitchen #2



Pumpkin salad
Has: Pumpkin, chicken, onions, pinenuts, shallots and thyme
Tastes: Like potato salad made with pumpkin.  The pumpkin brings a sweetness to the dish
Other info: You could either steam, boil or roast the pumpkin for varying textures and flavours

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Random Ramblings #1

Do we live in a society which requires us to conform?

I was watching a four year old do his homework where he was required to draw some raindrops on a page of people holding umbrellas.  His mother was sitting with him to help

The first thing that happened is that his mother gave him a blue crayon.  Who says rain has to be blue? Is it even really blue?  After a bit of deliberation between the light blue and dark blue crayon, the little boy settled on the dark blue crayon.

The page required the child to draw drops of rain.  There were samples provided.  The little boy started drawing long lines of blue.  His mother said, look at the sample provided, does rain look like that?  It should be short lines showing the drops of rain.  Who is to say how long a raindrop is?  Do all raindrops look the same?

We live in a society which has so many expectations to be of a certain way.  Would it be so terrible if a child were to draw rain with a pink crayon?  Perhaps they really have seen rain where the light has affected it so it looks pink?  Or maybe, when they draw long drops of rain it signifies what they saw when there was a storm outside and it was absolutely pouring.  I understand that when there are so many people, schools must form some way to be able to make sure they can grade them or control them as a group.

However, are we starting to lose the innocence and creativity of childhood through the simple exercise of drawing blue short raindrops?


Friday 12 October 2012

Saturday 8 September 2012

From the kitchen #1


Apple + pork rib soup
Has: Fuji apples, pork ribs, dried scallops, dried dates, dried figs, sweet almonds (南杏), bitter almonds (北杏)
Tastes: Sweet and soothing
Other info: Supposed to be soothing for sore throats and coughs

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Just a thought #3

Some things in life are that much more beautiful because you can't take a photo of it.

Thursday 30 August 2012

Tried and Tested #2


Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
I use: Skin Protectant
I like it because: It's very moisturising.
The little things: I only use it on my lips. Keeps them moist overnight even during dry Winters or air-conditioned Summers.  Also, since I don't really use lip gloss, it's not only functional, but shiny enough to be pretty at the same time.

Monday 27 August 2012

Tried and Tested #1


Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
I use: Blackest Black Noir intense
I like it because: It stays on and its dark.
The little things: After you put it on, you've got to let it dry out before you blink. Provided you do that, it'll give you a well defined and solid black line.

Sunday 26 August 2012

Inspiration Files #1

Just a thought #2


More often than not it is the people that make an experience memorable.  It doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing.

Though, I wouldn't mind being on the beach to watch the sunset right now.

Friday 24 August 2012

Thursday 23 August 2012

a little bit of that

this is just a simple record of the things i like. what i think. it was not created to last forever and it doesn't mean my view points won't change.  it is just a snapshot of particular moments in my life.

you don't have to stay. you don't have to look.  

it is just for me.