“My favorite snack, the fried sweet potato balls on skewer. “ $, $2 for 4 balls I remembered that deep fried sweet potato ball stalls were easily found on the street side, when I was young. However, these local snacks were tapering out in this urban city. There was a stall, The Sweet Potato Place,…
Wanna lose weight? Know Your Daily Calorie Needs Better
“Keeping fit? Know more about your Daily Caloric Intake.” Food energy is the amount of energy in food and drink that is available through digestion of our diet. The values for food energy are traditionally expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ). The food calories = kilocalories (kcal). Recommended daily intake of calories has been…
Yummy Ginseng Chicken Soup
In Singapore, we enjoyed both creamy and herbal soups. Cream of mushroom and Ginseng Chicken soup were popular. While you could easily find these in stores, I preferred homecooking for the assurance of knowing what’s in the soup. For busy friends, I suggested using a slow cooker for herbal soups like Bak Kut Teh. Just…
Fragrant Chinese Fried Rice and Simple Pan-Fried Pork Chop Recipes
“Back-to-basic fried rice to pair with simple pan-fried pork chop” As usual, express (yet balanced diet) home-cooked dinner for our weekday. I planned tonight’s dinner since last evening. Saw the frozen pork chops and mixed peas in the freezer before I cooked dinner last evening, I knew what will be my tomorrow’s dinner then! I…
Prawn Noodle Soup (虾面汤)
“Deliciously tempting homemade prawn noodle soup that’s impossible to resist, boasting rich flavors and succulent prawns.” Creating a one-dish meal for a quick weekday dinner is a breeze, taking just an hour and minimizing post-meal dishwashing. Opting for a balanced and All-in-One diet, I purchased fresh medium-sized prawns on Sunday, preserving them in the freezer…
What is Cholesterol? Steps to control HDL and LDL in you and your child! (胆固醇是什么?调控你和你的孩子的HDL和LDL的方法)
“Having a feast everyday? What is your Cholesterol level? What is Cholesterol and how does Cholesterol make you “SICK” and “HEALTHY”?!” Cholesterol is like a fatty superhero in your body, doing essential jobs for cells and hormones. But too much of it, especially the bad kind (LDL), can cause trouble by clogging up your blood…