Dad’s Birthday Celebration With Keto Cake

Last Saturday, we had a belated birthday celebration for my dad.  As usual, we had dinner at Noble Mansion, dad’s favorite restaurant. This year we decided to get him a keto cake as there is no sugar and also I get to eat the cake too *wink*.  We ordered the Keto Ondeh Ondeh cake from Suchan.

The top part is filled with coconut flakes. Super delicious and moist cake! I spoke to the Suchan last time about the ingredients she used for the keto cakes and she told me that she uses almond or coconut flour with lakanto.

It is green on the inside.  We couldn’t finish the whole cake that night and no prize for guessing who brought the rest home.

This is one of the dishes we had last night – Roast Portuguese Piglet.  It is super yummy but kind of sad to eat the piglet. We had a few other dishes such as braised vegetables with egg, steamed chicken, longevity noodles and another one which I have forgotten.

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No Monday Blues

Received a surprise this afternoon after lunch. Got a call from my friend who asked me if I am at the office and to go out and take something from FoodPanda.  I was greeted with a cup of Cappuccino from Zus Coffee.  That just made my day extra special.

The coffee was still very hot when I reached me. It came with a sleeve and there is a funny message on it.

This message is so me!

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Casual T-Shirt Trends

If there is one closet staple that we all want to get right, is the basic t-shirt. They may be a classic humble wardrobe piece, but t-shirts are absolutely important as the most simple layering essential piece that goes well with just about everything, from a pair of jeans, skirts to blazers.

Why is a t-shirt such an important piece in our wardrobe?  It is because they never go out of style.  The t-shirt is spared from the fashion trend and can be worn now or 10 years down the road.  It looks good with any bottoms you have. It is important to find a t-shirt that fits you to a T (pun intended) but it is not an easy task.  I you are looking to refresh your tee collection, well don’t worry.  To help you out, ahead are some of the casual T-shirts from Shelivo.com that are available in every style and cut that you may want to take a look.

V Neck T-Shirt

This T-shirt features a V-neckline and unique petal sleeves. The standout point is the sleeves that look like puffy shoulder pads.

Women's Petal Sleeve Casual T-shirts - Grey

Oversized T-Shirt

This loose oversized T-shirt features a fringe design on the sleeves. This cheap T-shirt does not look overly slouch and is great when paired with shorts or black pants with strappy heels for a chic look.

Women's Tassel Trim Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Puff Sleeve T-Shirt

There are times when an ultra a soft T-shirt is so right. This t-shirt features a V-neck that perfectly show off the beautiful contours of the neck and pleated puff sleeves. It is dressy enough to wear to work, but comfortable enough for brunch with friends or lounging around at home.

Casual Puff Short-Sleeve T-shirt

Casual Butterfly Design T-Shirt

Made with super soft and stretchable material, this lovely T-shirt is not too thin and is just right for the hot summer days. This crew-neck, short-sleeve tee has cross-knots and is great when paired with jeans, leggings, skirts or under a blazer with a pair of pants.

Casual O-Neck Bufferfly T-shirt

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What Are the Benefits of Getting Brunch?

This mid-morning fusion of breakfast and lunch is an easy way to connect with family and friends. There are many benefits of getting brunch. From establishing new relationships to spending quality time with family, brunch can benefit your entire day. Read on to discover how you can enjoy the benefits of getting brunch. It is time well spent, and you’ll be glad you did.

Breakfast for lunch

A recent study found that 25% of Americans do not get enough breakfast. This is terrible news for schoolchildren because it results in lower academic achievement, a higher risk of dropping out, and worse employment prospects. The No Kid Hungry campaign commissioned the study. They found that students who skip breakfast tend to be more likely to be overweight. But brunch can provide the energy we need to get through our busy day. So why do so many people skip breakfast? If you’re from the U.S., be sure to check out some of the best brunch in the United States!

Research has also shown that getting breakfast in the morning can help students’ concentration. Eating breakfast before class can help them focus better and perform better on academic tests. According to the Journal of Economics, children who eat a complimentary breakfast before class scored nearly 25% higher than those who did not. It also helps students’ overall health. Researchers have linked a healthy breakfast to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels. The benefits of eating breakfast are numerous and many!

Eating breakfast can help employees bond. Many employees are unaware of each other and are not acquainted with each other. By providing breakfast catering, they can encourage employees to socialize, improve communication, and build stronger teams. Additionally, a hot breakfast can promote a sense of camaraderie, which can result in increased productivity. This can only be a good thing for any business! Getting a breakfast catering service might help if you’re in a hurry.

An opportunity to build new relationships

Brunch is a mid-morning fusion of breakfast and lunch. It’s a great way to get together with friends and family and enjoy great food. There are several benefits to brunch, including a great way to develop new relationships. First, organize brunches to bring together different groups of people. Second, brunch parties also allow you to network with new people, whether they’re family, friends, or extended family.

Start by asking people if they’d be interested in sharing your product. At the brunch event and through email, Ryan gathered feedback from attendees. It turned out that most attendees were interested in sharing what he was selling. Besides, people talked about it at the brunch events and in private conversations. With the proper buy-in, you’ll have a great community of people to talk to about your new product.

An opportunity to spend time with family

Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal or want to share details about your day with loved ones, brunch is a great way to connect. Family members will love spending time with each other over a delicious meal. In addition, brunch will help you build a stronger connection due to the time you spend together. 

Whether you’re meeting up with coworkers who work late or want to spend quality time with your family, brunch offers an excellent opportunity to bond. Brunch is a meal where you can enjoy a variety of dishes for several hours. You’ll be able to savor each bite. In addition, you’ll have plenty of time to discuss what you’ve eaten the night before.

 

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Where To Buy Cheap And Delicious Keto Cakes

Recently I have found a baker who bakes really delicious Keto Rolls and Keto Cakes. Not only are they yummy, but they are also very affordable too. Kar Wan Page bakes a variety of keto rolls that taste just like normal roll cakes which I miss very much. The roll cakes are very soft and moist. They are available in mocha, chocolate, coconut, cream cheese and matcha.  She also bakes regular cakes too as well as 6″ round cakes.

I have ordered twice from her. Each roll can slice into 8 pieces.

The rolls come in a cute box too that is great for gifting.

Next time I want to try the butter cake and the Keto Strawberry Box cake. You can find out more from her Facebook Page – Kar Wan Page or place your order on this link.

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Fear Of Heights

Yes, that’s me. I have this fear of sitting on a cable car, ferries wheel, crossing bridges such as overhead pedestrian bridges and hanging bridges as well as standing on top of a tall building and looking down.  I still remember the very first time I sat on a cable car in Da Nang and Thank God it was misty so I couldn’t really look out.  My friends were there to hold my hand and distract me so it was ok.  The second cable car ride was in Genting about 3 years ago.  I just sat there without turning my head to look down so it was ok too.

Recently we drove to Semenyih and visited the Sak Dato Temple.  There was a hanging bridge that connects the temple to the other hill and at first, I thought I would be ok walking on the hanging bridge. While walking out with hubs and missy, a man was shouting loudly at his daughter, telling her not to look down. That gave me anxiety and I could feel the bridge swaying with all the footsteps on it. I quickly turned back and waited for hubs and missy.

This bridge at Sak Dato temple is an instagram-worthy place.

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Latest Ice Cream From Family Mart

So we were at Family Mart recently and missy spotted their latest sofuto which is the Black Cacao Chocolate Sofuto.  It is creamy, rich and intense.  Hubs and her had one each while I just looked at them enjoying it because it is not keto. Too bad they ran out of chocolate cone that day. According to missy and hubs, this is the best of all sofutos from Family Mart. It is a special edition so hopefully, it is here to stay.

Have you tried it?

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Short Trip Back To Ipoh

Last Saturday, missy and I went to Ipoh for a short trip via the ETS train. We went back because my cousin was back for a holiday with her daughter and it has been 3 years since I last saw them. We took the 8.45am train and arrived at 11.30am.  Pretty long journey because the train stops at every station.

Right after we arrived, we went straight to my aunt’s house to meet everyone.  Chatted till evening and we left to check into MU Hotel.  After an hour-plus of rest, we went out for dinner with my cousins. The sumptuous 10-course dinner at a Chinese restaurant was given by my cousin and the food was super delicious.

The next morning before we checked out, I went to take a walk around Ipoh new town at around 7.30am.  It was nice to walk by myself while missy was still sleeping.  I actually planned to walk to old town from the hotel but it was getting hot.  I stopped by a coffeeshop (Restoran Tet Shin) and saw some fried turnip beancurd (sar kot fu pei) at one of the noodle stalls. I bought 16 pieces back to KL and they are delicious. I am going to buy from this stall the next time I am back.

While walking around the market area, I walked past this building and liked the old grills and windows.  This is the back of a stretch of building along Jalan Sultan Idris Shah.  These buildings have been around since I was a little kid.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we went cafe hopping to Ferment boulangerie in Canning Garden. Then after, it was lunch with my cousins again before we took the 3.30pm train back to KL. It was a short but sweet trip for me because I get to hang out with my cousins and my sister.

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Keto Fried Oyster / Oh Chien

The night market in my neighbourhood is back to normal now. ‘Normal’ as in all the previous stalls that were operating before the pandemic are back. So it is business as usual now. During the Movement Control Order, only a handful of the stalls were operating and they were placed in different places.

There are also new stalls at the night market and one of them is this Fried Oyster stall (Oh Chien).  I haven’t eaten this for a while so I decided to ask the stall operator if he can fry a packet of Oh Chien for me, keto style.  Regular Oh Chien is cooked with rice flour mixed with water, egg and oysters.  The keto version is without the flour, just egg and oysters. He said he can do that for me so I ordered a packet.

First he fried the egg

Then he dished the egg out and fry the oysters.  I think it would taste better if he added the oysters in when he was frying the egg.

He put them in the plastic food container and mixed them up.  Garnished with some spring onion. Taste wise, it was pretty ok.  This packet of Keto Oyster (Oh Chien) cost RM8.

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Easy Ways To Find The Best Car Loan Online

Nearly every business in the world has been affected by COVID-19. Sales dropped by more than 50% and for some companies, this figure is more.  Many companies have to adjust their payroll by reducing work hours, wages deductions, and some even laying off staff. People were left without a job or have their salary reduced.  One in four adults have trouble paying their bills and have resorted to dipping into their savings to make ends meet.  

While the world is slowly opening up, it now has to face the rise of fuel prices for gas, oil and coal, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The most affected global commodity markets in the world is the oil market in which Russia is a major force, being the world’s third largest oil produce and exporter.  Oil prices have  been skyrocketing since the Russian invasion and is straining the global oil market. This is putting the fragile global economic recovery at a greater risk.  

Consumers are already starting to spend more money on gas as they are restarting their daily commute back to the office with the lifting of restrictions in many countries. One of the ways to reduce oil consumption is to go green by using more efficient vehicles. Purchasing electric vehicle can help phase out oil consumption as well as reducing green house emissions.  

For those who are thinking of making the switch and would like to find out more information about loans and on how to calculate payments, you may use CarPaymentCalculator.net. This website has a range of nifty calculation tools to help you save money when you are searching for your next car and what is the best financing arrangements for you. By using the useful tool, you can estimate how much you are able to spend on a car with down payment or should you decide to trade-in. You will also get to know how much your monthly payment is and whether or not it fits your budget, as well as how much interest rate you will be paying. 

Car Loan Calculator

When you have worked out a price range for the vehicle and got to know what kind of loan meets your needs, you will have more control in the buying process when you pay a visit to the dealership. Besides this, there are additional calculators available such as MPG (Miles Per Gallon) that helps to forecast how much gasoline expenses that you would be spending a month or a year.  There are also many resources that you can read up to help you navigate through life’s financial journey.

While you are at this website, don’t forget to try out some fun driving games for free such as racing games, bike cruising to obstacle types. I enjoyed playing the Car Lightning Speed Game. 

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