Author Archives: Admin

Emperor Chicken

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Admin

This is the first time I bought the Emperor Chicken Herb and Spices Mix from the Claypot brand.   Decided to try steam chicken instead of braised or fried. The foil and plastic wrap are provided in the packet.  Just rub … Continue reading →

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my favourite angpow packets

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Admin

Chinese New Year celebration is almost coming to an end already …..uwawawawawa.  Got to wait another 12 months before we celebrate another new year again.  Ashley has received lots of angpows from relatives and friends.  Yesterday  I took out the … Continue reading →

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We are back ….

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Admin

after celebrating the Chinese New Year in our beloved hometown, Ipoh 🙂 It was a lot of fun to see my aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Been eating nonstop too.  I also got to meet up with my bffs … Continue reading →

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the auspicious colour

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Admin

I have been decorating my home with dashes of red everywhere for the coming lunar new year. Basket filled with Mandarin oranges Another red basket with Mandarin oranges and lin koa on the table   Finally decorated the white branch … Continue reading →

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counting down

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Admin

February is finally here and it is less than a week till Chinese New Year. We are looking forward to celebrating it.  So, I have this crazy idea of doing something for Ashley to countdown to the First Day of … Continue reading →

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something new for the princess

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Admin

During the school holidays, Ashley was busy playing with her new-found toy. Daddy has bought it quite some time ago but totally forgotten about it until I asked him if he has seen anything like this before from Mom2Ashley’s blog. … Continue reading →

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here comes the lanterns

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Admin

So a few months ago, my mum and sister went to Hanoi for holiday.  I asked them to keep a lookout on the lanterns for me.  I love the Vietnamese lanterns.  They are so beautiful.  Ok, we do get them … Continue reading →

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busy busy ….

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Admin

*Gasps*  I haven’t updated my blog for a few days.  Kinda busy lately.  Have been shopping for Chinese New Year stuff and spring cleaning around the house.  Below are some of the cookies that I have bought.  Still haven’t completed … Continue reading →

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fun snacks for school

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Admin

Last week I decided to surprise the missy by doing something funny with her snack. I used the Sharpies for this little project. Drew a smiley face on the ziploc bag. Put in the peanut butter bread and we got … Continue reading →

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all things red

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Admin

I just love the weeks leading to the Lunar Chinese New Year.   There is excitement in the air.  I love seeing the red lanterns, the beautiful peonies, pussy willows, kumquats, mandarin oranges and the list goes on.   I also enjoy … Continue reading →

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