This is my mother’s rice dumpling recipe that she taught me and Ed. We decided to document this recipe so that it will never be lost. My mother told us that...
This is a recipe I learned last Saturday at a cooking demonstration held at Dragon Bowl Restaurant 龙碗 located at Marina Square. The event was conducted by <Gourmet Living 食尚品味>,...
First, I did not use bread for this breaded pork recipe. I used Vietnamese rice wrappers because I did not have panko at home and I had not baked bread...
I was never really a fan of falafel till I tried this recipe from Cookie and Kate. But I modified it somewhat to add in more aromatics. I love it so...
Since we discovered these, we are totally hooked! This is an amazing way to use up sourdough discard. Another way is to make sourdough crackers. These were so darn amazing...
With the Covid-19 situation, we have the opportunity to bake sourdough breads every other day and hubby has been taking the opportunity to hone his skills. So we have managed...
We are supposed to be in Turkey for out much awaited 2 week holidays now. But I guess that will have to wait with Covid-19 and all. Doesn’t mean that...
Korean BBQ or Bulgogi is usually made with beef, maybe pork and sometimes chicken, and if using chicken, usually chicken thighs are used as it is juicier and less dry...
This is a super comforting and yummy one pot meal that is also very simple to make. The tangy spice of the tom yum is extremely appetising and this is...
This is a delicious pan of scallops in creamy and tangy sauce that is great with pasta, dip for breads or even by itself. I also added prawns and have...
READ FOR TIPS Recently, inspired to use minced chicken as an ingredient after I tried lemongrass chicken sticks and they are super yummy! So I decided to try to make...
Life can be pretty stressful in Singapore. What with the fast pace, the high cost of living, the competition, the many obligations we all have, etc. Are we putting emphasis and energy on the right priorities in our life? How can we have a healthy living SG? I used to focus all my energies on running my own food manufacturing business for 8 years and only in later years of my business that I started to take a step back and explore my “other” life and I realised life is so much more and I am not getting younger. Thus, we are increasingly aware of the need to lead a healthier and happier life and moving towards that.
Healthy living in Singapore seems tough for a lot of people who do not cook, or are too busy with work to exercise. Work is important, but so is family or friend's time and being healthy. Times that make you happy. So how do we balance out? Simple steps like spending time with family eating healthy and tasty food (yes, healthy can be tasty too), and exercising together. It is sad that most people spend way too much time wondering pointlessly in malls to while time away. Not only can this be expensive, it is also very mind numbing to a certain extent.
How about picking a sport that everyone can grow to love together like cycling, rock climbing, running, badminton or swimming? Or explore different activities together? There is so much possibilities out there! Many of us complain about how "boring" Singapore is and how there are only malls, restaurants and cinemas. Well, Singapore is as interesting as your imagination! In a way, at least pokemon go (not a fan) has made people step out of their usual home and mall routine to go to the parks and spend some time with family and friends or talking to strangers. So step out there! There are so many parks in Singapore, so many activities. Go for a cooking class together, or a gardening workshop or rear some fishes. Go fishing, prawning, or take a walk in our many parks and nature reserves.
If all your friends can do with you is to sit over coffee and gossip (therapeutic and bonding once in a while, but boring after a while) then maybe it is time to find friends with more passions in life. Having a healthy lifestyle is not just about eating well, but being engaged in the community, with friends, with hobbies, as well as nourishing your mind (besides work and study) with other forms of nourishment like music, plays, art, good literature, new skills and developing a well balance of interest. Because one day, your job will be gone and what will that leave you?
Everyone will die, but not everyone can say that they have lived. What is your definition of "living"? When is the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone to push your limits? To know what you can achieve and what you are capable of? To experience life beyond a daily routine that is the same for the past 10 years?
Healthy Living is not only about staying safe and healthy physically, but developing your mind, body and soul in a healthy manner. Building strong minds, passions and balance. It is about being happy.
Everyone perceives “healthy living” differently.We can’t claim to be the healthiest or has the healthiest lifestyle or to claim that we are healthier than anyone. We are just trying to be healthier than before and I think that is a great start! As we share our journey towards a healthier lifestyle and hope that you will share your journey with us as well through the comments you leave us. Everything we share here is just our humble opinions or from our own experience, so please do not take it as the gospel absolute truth of the universe.
