You're a Tiger!

When I saw this Time issue on the newsstand, I got really interested and wanted to read the article right away. One reason why is that my husband confessed that he fears that I might become a horrible tiger mom in rearing ou…

The Adobo Killer

My husband has been craving for Filipino food this week, particularly adobo. Tonight, I hope his craving has been satisfied. Adobo with boiled eggs.

Let's Go Chinesey

From time to time, when I get fed up with Italian or Filipino food, I also crave for some Chinese taste.  And tonight was that moment.  We decided to go to Tsim Sha Tsui via the Star Ferry from Central to eat at our favo…

Ysabel's Garden, Queensland Catering - Cassandra's First Birthday

Having a baby is already celebration-worthy. But your baby turning one year old tops the list of all celebrations. Last January, my daughter turned one year old. Not that it was somehow imposed in the family, but we really …

The Biggest in Hong Kong

Last Tuesday night, my husband had a craving like he was some pregnant woman. What he was craving for was not that hard to find though—just pizza. There are actually lots of Pizza Huts all over HK but we’ve agreed that their tas…

"Congratulations, you've just been owned!"

So, this is gonna be rather embarrassing to share than exciting. Ever since, I’ve gotten used to hearing remarks about my very striking birth mark just below the centre of my two eyes. At times, you wouldn’t notice it and…

Paperback Lover

I was in HMV in Central Building with my husband weeks ago. The plan was to get Cassandra a Barney video because she is just so giddy and happy about him... her. Anyway, it was unsuccessful after an hour of going round and ab…

It Got Me Singing Madonna's Song

2nd May 2010 It was a perfect day to stroll around the city. It wasn't too cold nor too hot, just right.  We decided to take the Baby out and buy a new stroller.  As usual, we thought of going to Tsim Sha Tsui.…

Now On Its 5th Month

23 April 2010 .   This day marks the fifth month of the massacre in Maguindanao where 57 innocent civilians including women and journalists who are part of the national media were brutally murdered and defiled motivated b…

To Cook For

Among the few things I take pride in what I'm good at ,that I could actually claim, is cooking. It's not like I've learned it through formal training in a culinary school or a crash course perhaps but just …

Happy Birthday at UCC

To celebrate my father-in-law's birthday, my mother-in-law decided to dine out last Monday, 5 April. Since we live in Tsuen Wan, there aren't a few fancy restaurants that you can find. The best are alway…

The Other Side of the Story

Years before we tied the knot, I was simply giddy and euphoric just thinking of me going down the aisle. My imagination usually started with flower petals in the air and the church so silent and solemn except only for the …