While we were out piano hunting last Sunday, we decided to stop by Miller Nature Preserve in Avon since we were in the area. We visited its conservatory, which is on the small side but Alex had lots of fun searching through the plants for ones that would match the pictures in his scavenger hunt sheet (provided […]
Chicken Porridge
Alex applied for his first library card today at our local library! He also learned to look up books via the online catalog, as well as how to find those books on the shelves. Surprisingly, he was really excited throughout the whole experience. :D How our little boy is growing up… Here’s another dish I […]
Linguine with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Feta
We went far and near to check out a couple of used pianos today. We’ve been looking for one for Alex for quite a while now. Do you know how hard it is to find one that is in really good condition, reasonably priced, and not located counties away? Well, let me put it this […]
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Penzeys’ Pasta Sprinkle
Here’s an easy and delicious dish that I learned from our close friends (Gregg and Bonnie) a while back. Apparently, Penzeys’ Pasta Sprinkle is not just for pasta, folks. :D I’m fairly sure that Gregg’s original recipe contains cheese (I think parmesan?) but knowing that I’m lactose intolerant, he made a cheese-free version one time when Keith and I […]
How to Draw a Rose
Can you believe Alex drew this rose all by himself? I drew the rose on a separate piece of paper (following the steps provided by Art Projects for Kids) and Alex watched and followed me. He then colored the rose with Sharpie markers and oil pastels. :D
Pandan Chiffon Cake Revisited
This is a childhood and now, a family favorite. For the longest time, I couldn’t find an acceptable substitute for fresh pandan leaves and I lived without this dessert for almost a decade. Finally, through another blogger, I discovered pandan paste but then for a while, I couldn’t find pandan paste where I live. It was only within the past couple of […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Keith surprised me with a bouquet of roses yesterday and I received two special cards from my two favorite guys this morning. They absolutely made my day. :D
Marble Chiffon Cake
Although I’ve learned to love all kinds of desserts over the years, my first love has always been a chiffon cake. I love its light, fluffy, and moist texture and the fact that it never, ever turns out too sweet. Craving a taste for one, I decided to make a personal favorite – orange and chocolate chiffon cake. The orange part of the cake […]
Crazy Winter Weather
We are currently having blizzard-like condition which is expected to last throughout the weekend before it warms up again next week (although the last time I checked, that might not happen as previously forecasted). Despite the crazy and unpredictable weather (and the fact that it’s probably causing havoc on the growth of early blooming plants and […]