My Third Passion

That is how I look like in the kitchen, photo curtesy of my little girl!

Has been doing quite a bit of cooking recently, relatively speaking. It has been ages since I had the kitchen to myself. Quite excited to try out the collections I made through the years. That means the family will need to eat a lot of disasters too. Ha ha ha.

Fortunately for them it has not been too bad with the help from sister anfd the internet. SImple. look at the fridge for the ingredients, search the net or skype with sis, manupulate the recipe a bit and viola, Li Li's dinner menu is ready.

So far, did

• Sweet sour pork, the proper way,




• Yam with chicken




• Yam with pork; a simpler version where the yam is soft, cooking easier and faster but has the taste of kow yook.




• Assam fish; with the help of tom yam sauce purchased from Hatyai




• Braised pork with garlic bulbs and boiled eggs




• Steam egg with minced pork; my mummy style ie softer




• Claypot rice also with my extra ingredients and marinating sauce.

are some of the 'creations'

Pity didn't take any photos but then after sweating it out with 2 other dishes every time and trying to time it so that the food is piping hot, who has the strength to take photos! Just hope I remember how I cook them as I have the tendency to change the recipe but not note it down.

In conjunction with CNY, came up with 6 cookies out of which 5 are new recipes tested over the year.

I am pretty proud of myself. Only regret is that I haven't been doing any western which was my interest before this and that I tend to be a bit lazy and not cook everyday.

My Other Passion

I did it! I went back to knitting. 2 projects completed. A kimono sweater for my princess along with a cap to keep her ears warm.

Truthfully, not very happy with the kimono. Long time no knit, a bit rough on the edge. Of course, sweetiepie is so sweet about it an love it no ends. Luckily the cap turned out well or at least to my satisfaction. 4 balls left. Thinking of my next project. I personally finds knitting and crocheting very therapeutic and soothing to my character. ie quiet, focus and something I could do by myself at my own rate. Unfortunately, it is not the fashion nowadays.Hardly any one appreciates them. So need to look further.

Chinese New Year 2010

A short trip to Bangkok with my brother's and sister's family organised by niece's friend whose family travelled with us. Together 19 of us made it cosy and good in 2 vans. Though sister can't walk much but she made the strong effort.Daddy could sit back for once and let others do the organising and decisions. (He ended up being the quiet one but it's a good change)The children enjoyed it with their cousins and I Thank God for the safe journey that brought the families together helping in the bonding . Of course, I couldn't get through the trip without getting sick ! The odd hours and non stop eating spree left my tummy complaining. Daddy had to stay back in the room with me the last day but glad the children went on th the last lap of the trip.

Update 'Thinking"

Reading and reading Stormie Omartian's book. Feel good

Thinking

Been thinking a lot lately.

Been reading 2 books on Christian faith. 'Loving God when You don't Love the Church' by Jackson and 'Just enough light for the step I'm on' by Stormie Omartian.

The first is about being hurt by church leaders and pastors. I sure know what it meant but I am over it. So the book is a bit late (actually A gave me the book much earlier but just didn't make it to reading it).I have long forgave them and let God do the rest. I still wish them well especially the hubby and the other individual. Mine is not to judge, mine is just to do my part.

The second book is nothing new about our faith but it is appropriate at this time and space as I do some soul searching. It reminded me a lot of things about trusting Him and leaving all fears, and worry to Him.Also learn a few things along the way. It is a good read and the feeling is good too.

Well Lunar new year is around the corner. It is good to have the children and hubby with me for a few days. Couldn't help but think about next new year when Au will be in UK and E in the midst of his finals. But then again that is next year. Why think of the next moment when all we should do is make every present moment a treasure and gift from God.

Cookies were bake but at a lower scale and presents send out. Now is just to take things easy and count my every blessings.
Happy Lunar new year everyone. Gung Si Fa Cai

Health Update 2

Praise the Lord. Went through second hurdle without 'fainting'. I think I am getting into fits over my teeth problem. I know I feel terribly negative and I am fighting hard to be in the positive.

Well the damage was repaired but then again I had to be reminded that it can go back to zeroth at any time. To be fair to the dentist, can't expect him to say otherwise but just that it sounds so terrible to me. Guess I had to fight the next part with His grace.

A lot goes through my head as I went through these few days but that I will reveal in another time.

In the meantime, I am thankful.