Here’s some cooking and styling that I done for Her World. Aren’t the photos pretty? Get a copy of Her World this June and remember to admire the pages for more than a few seconds…even if you don’t plan to try the recipes. Most people didn’t know is food photography and styling for magazines and …
Sometimes I get peculiar comments and questions relating to my partner: “I’ll keep an eye on him” “Show him who’s the boss” “Do you let him do x?” It had always puzzled me and I’ve plunged in deep thought why people say these things. Though I’d normally give a short and cordial reply eg “Nah …
reuniting with a long-lost toy, Prince Charming! I’ve been diligently tidying my house for days. Marie Kondo promised that if I use her method, I would only need to tidy once. With every item, I ask myself “Does it spark joy?”. Admist discarding things, I found my Prince Charming hidden, for years, in the closet …
Sometimes, I seem to be doing the lamest thing on TV…like teaching people to make congee in ziplock bag or how to fold clothes (?!). The lame part is I think tidying, cooking and all thing domestic is cool (?!). Let me explain. It’s not that I love to cook and clean per se. It’s …
Remember I said that, like Marc Zuckerberg, I want to have a little book club and talk about books I’ve read? I don’t think I have time to write about each and every book I’ve read. This book is my 10th book of the year (excluding two others I’m reading concurrently). But I have found a …
WHAT I’VE READ: The Life-changing magic of tidying up Read More »
At London, I met up with Sam, a good friend from college. She always has very interesting things to say and inadvertently makes me ponder about life.That night at the Churchill bar, she asked “What is your indulgence? Everyone has at least one”. I couldn’t give her an immediate answer. I said a few things …
Hola! I’m sitting in a fast train running at a speed up to 200 km/h, swiftly transporting me from Valencia to Barcelona in three short hours. After reading the history and food of Valencia, it’s time to recap my three days stay in a serene and bountiful land. Before, Valencia is a city I knew …
Before I decided what I wanted to see in Spain, the country with the second most UNESCO heritage sites, I’ve already planned what I wanted to eat. I knew there were great cured ham, cheeses and tapas; but I surely didn’t expect dining in the oldest restaurant in the world!This restaurant had been operating since …
Dining at Botin in Madrid, the oldest restaurant in the world Read More »
Giving to people who are not as fortunate as I am had always been on my mind. I was waiting until I am more capable – more income, more time, more help etc. I feel what I can give at the moment is too small to even make a difference. Then one day I realise …
How to give when you don’t have a lot? Do it on your birthday! Read More »
I’m so saddened by the news of the 7.8 magniture earthquake that flattened Kathmandu. When I read that the UNESCO heritage sites where completely destroyed – I let out a gasp and wondered what will become of Nepal. When I was touring Kathmandu, the friendly people told us that there was a development standstill for …
