For as long as I can remember, pineapple tarts are a signature for Eid. It’s almost a must in most houses celebrating Eid to either bake these tarts or buy them off the shelf or place an order from someone who bake these by request. There’s always a buzz about where to get the best [...]

Last summer, spent in Singapore, meant tau huay breakfast almost every morning because the stall was a 5 minute walk away. It would have been every morning but unfortunately, tau huay seems to be a common favorite. So like the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Little did I know that my kids [...]

Have you noticed how when the sun is shining and the wind is a gentle breeze and the trees start to bud and flowers bloom and the playground is filled with children’s voices and lawn mowers hum in the background that all of a sudden, things come alive. And I mean A.L.I.V.E! I just love [...]

Friday was an eventful day which I could have done without. Just as I finished my leisurely breakfast and was planning what I would do next while waiting for the kids to come home from school, my phone rang. It’s one of those calls you’d rather not receive from school. My little one had thrown [...]

I’m usually on the ball and know if I need to stock up but lately, I have been lagging. Maybe it’s a subtle sign of aging. But I’d rather believe that it’s because I’ve been preoccupied with the kids. First, and foremost, there’s been quite a lot to do getting the kids prepared for their [...]