When I was young, I was never a fan of Pinoy foods. I have always been a picky eater so I would often reject the healthy home-cooked Filipino foods made by our amazing yaya. This is not because it doesn't taste good but rather the familiar & the healthy breeds contempt into my tastebuds. My gullible 6-year-old self would prefer the artificial taste of fast-food junk foods to authentic home-cooked meals. Fast forward when I was in my 30's working in Singapore, somehow I surprisingly craved … [Read more...]
MY DAILY TEA HABIT WITH AEQUILIBRIUM TEA
I love routines and rituals. It keeps me calm & grounded. After a day's work, I love to come home and feel relaxed. So what I would often do is to take a warm shower as I get home then after, I would make myself a warm cup of tea. I learned about herbal teas from my colleagues in the office who would bring some from overseas and I started enjoying them a lot. Now, I am happy to discover an artisan, quality tea company right here in Singapore, the Aequilibrium Tea. The packaging of their … [Read more...]
5 REASONS WHY I MAKE MY OWN FRUIT JUICE
The day I squeezed my own fruit juice marks the moment I realized that the stuff I normally bought from the supermarkets is lacking. Ironically, such juices contain tags indicating that they’re 100% natural with no preservatives, added sugar, flavor or color. Before I discovered the power of natural juice, the synthetic blends appeared to be healthy and a great choice. However, all concentrate juices inclusive of the ones purporting to be of the highest quality have undergone some processing … [Read more...]
INCREASING MY BREASTMILK SUPPLY WITH MARIAN’S LACTATION BOOST
When Baby Zeke reached 4 months and a half, I noted my breastmilk supply significantly dropped. I aimed to breastfeed Zeke, even if it's mixed feeding with formula milk, up until he turns 1 year old. So I was ecstatic to collaborate with Marian's Lactation Boost who is one of the lifesavers to my depleting milk supply. Marian is a homebaker who focuses on baking lactation goodies to help mommies in their breastfeeding journey. She bakes yummy lactation boosters brownies, cookies, muffins and ice … [Read more...]
CAFE MELBA: A KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT IN EAST, SINGAPORE
Being a mom of 3 young kids, I am grateful that Singapore has many child-friendly restaurants that can be a blessing if you want to meet up with fellow mommy friends. I get to catch up with my friends and my kids are happy that I brought them along. It is a win-win! There are several child-friendly restaurant in the East for me to choose from when my doctor-friend and I planned to meet up, bringing our kids along with us. I heard a lot about Cafe Melba so I suggested the restaurant to … [Read more...]
TAMOYA UDON LAUNCHES TONKOTSU SPECIALS
I am recently obsessed with all things Japanese because I got hooked on this Japanese reality show called Terrace House. And that includes indulging in Japanese cuisine. I started getting familiar with Japanese dishes besides the usual sushi and Ebi tempura. There are lots of wonderful Japanese dishes that I have yet to try. Last week, I went to Liang Court and meet with some fellow bloggers / instagrammers to try out the Tonkotsu Specials at Tamoya Udon. Tamoya Udon was first established … [Read more...]
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