On This Day - (15th Aug) #Reminders from FB#

15th Aug 2025

Just an ordinary Friday where both girls worked from home, so it means I had to cook for both meals for them. Took the easy way out for lunch, cooked the ramen I bought back. But both wanted different ramen 😏. So troublesome!

Needed a quiet moment coz suddenly I felt so shitty and wanted to distract myself. Was craving for matcha latte, and to keep my mind busy I decided to do some lousy filming. 40mins today for what usually takes me lesser than that.

Second cup for che-che. Hmm...froth still don't look nice. So it has nothing to do with my standing position for my first video. Lousy means lousy. I need to 拜师 che-che's friend 😂

When lil' one asked "what's for dinner"? She exclaimed
"oh! Is the one must eat with chilli powder." I told her to please lower her expectations coz I can't do as nice as the restaurant. Haha!
Her meal served with hard boiled egg that I soaked in the morning + miso soup & chuka kurage.
And then just coz I passed that remark, she buay paiseh gave me her critic without me asking her, n coz I told her to lower her expectations she told me "it's not as nice as restaurant but still better than not nice.” 😂 Trying to tell me I had far more worst days in cooking than today?
She's not afraid I'll take her bowl away n let her starve?

Che-che's with raw egg n her chilli powder + miso soup

Cannot waste the egg white. Gave this to che-che

And what's my dinner? 😂

I gave them more rice than

usual that I have nothing left for self. I wanted to do a different style for self with enoki mushroom coz me on vegetarian 🥗 today, then I'm so lazy now. Ate the onions that I took out from their food. And no rice left, eat with what?

Aiyah！忙煮给她们到自己没得吃 😝

15th Aug 2024

So funny!

"She just wanted help with her bag."

"Your coverage has finished."

"I'm the worst of the best."

15th Aug 2023

Che-che can always read my mind; we have the same sense of humour.

I didn't know lil' one knew about the macaques in the compound (hubby told her when he sent her to school), so when I went over to pick her up I told her she has to hurry later when we get off from the car.

Coz she's always the last! I park car grab my things, che-che n I always have to wait for that lil' grandma to take her things and open her car door etc...

When I mentioned that, che-che cont'd we will need to run back home. All the while I didn't mention to che-che we should tease lil' one and she blended in so perfectly.

#motherndaughterareevil#

Even funnier when che-che said she will push her sister to the monkeys as a bait so we both can run back home

. I think we have harmed lil' one

psychologically #nomacaqueswereharmed#

#whoaskedhertobetheyoungest#

#subjectedtoalltheteasingfromfamily#

15th Aug 2021

It's really no joke... just cause the lil' "worse-than-pregnant-lady" girl craves for this and that. She says it and then presto it appears. #wermagicians#

2 consecutive days to the area

• Lucky she's not in

Sentosa, I won't make the trip there, and she can jolly well order Grab food herself.

#ahgirlahstoptellingmewhatyoucravefor#

#tellmewhenyourebacknotnow#

She craved for soba. Even this simple meal can make her happy.

Chilled and packed with ice-packs enroute to hotel.

For her dinner today

I'm definitely not going back there on a weekend!

Where else? Uncle wanton.

Just coz daddy says pack for her, today she had 3 ppl to make the trip down to do a food drop. So 大牌!

For today's lunch

15th Aug 2019

After the last post on the demise of my ice-cream attachment, I contemplated if I should get the attachment again. I made my choice and let's see when I will start making ice-cream.

#unboxingnewtoy#

Anyone with Kitchenaid ice-cream maker and needs a spare dasher and ring adapter? Do pm me if you want it, if not l'll junk it at the end of this month. TQ!

15th Aug 2016

And lil' one said there was some "noise" outside school area "that maybe it's JSchooling" so everyone in her class ran to the window to see. I told her he stays somewhere in Marine Parade.

Then she continued "Wah...so nice if we can see him in Parkway Parade hor?" 😄

15th Aug 2015

Grew only 9cm in coming 2yrs??

And yes, I managed to bring the height sticker chart from old home to new home.

15th Aug 2015

Thai basil minced chicken.

(ok..my portion is really small coz I'm waiting for lil' one's leftover)

Really taste different when I used thai basil instead of the sweet basil. Yay! My plant better survive long long!

15th Aug 2014

Happy Leftie to myself and Wilma Cheng!!

15th Aug 2014

Che-che was craving for Popeyes. Luckily they opened a new outlet in Kallang Wave, I didn't hv to make the trip down to Bedok Point.

Alas! Raining, so photos are dark.

Lunch then back to a crazy Friday schedule

15th Aug 2014

Interesting

15th Aug 2012  

Hahaha! Ask her to memorize Shichida poem. She did a little n then start scribbling this. 

Oh no!! Signs of my girl being a doddler

15th Aug 2012

Decorating cuppies. Relax first ......... then ready to battle tomorrow

Comment in 2018 : Simi battle? SA2? She was P4 then. Pic taken in I12. And so much has changed in there, so many shops open and close. Used to be my hangout place with lil' one, routines changed as the kids grew older. Soon, I'll be so free to paint the town red.  

Comment in 2024 : I had the earlier comment in 2018 coz initially I did the “On This Day” in 2018 too. Obviously with lesser posts and I didn’t know what would happen in 2019,2020 and so on. Isn’t it great to read back what I wrote 6 years ago. 

yah so I thought life would be more relax when the girls are older. As at this year, they are both 18 and 22. And nope! I’m not able to paint the town red. 小的时候忙、大的时候也忙着她们。

15th August 2012 

Don't think you'll ever patronize lil' girl's shop if she opens an eatery next time. Cut sausage on the table; put one on pizza; put the other one in her mouth; drop one on floor; picks up n put on her own pizza. Yeeks!

15th Aug 2012

My girl hates me, everytime she asks me "mummy, how to spell xxxx?" | asks her back and then she starts spelling and writing out for me. Then grumbles

"u nvr tell me answer one..." pouts her lips n then continue doing her work.

15th Aug 2010

Watched the Opening Ceremony, kids irritated me with the "I've seen this flag; I know this is so-and-so country flag" etc... SIN flag came out last (host country), our eyes were on TV. A few seconds later I turned to look @ Aricia, who was singing her "Mari kita..." and waving her flag, copying the lady. LOL

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Drink

Saw this at the Japanese butcher and just had to buy it. Has more ume taste imo.

Information about this :

The selected product is the Wairatamba Yuzu Ume Puree, an additive-free 5x concentrated fruit syrup made with fully ripened plums from Tanba, Kyoto, and Japanese-grown yuzu citrus. 

Key Details

Ingredients: Kyoto Tanba ripe ume plums and domestic Japanese yuzu.
Features: Completely additive-free, 5x concentrated dilution ratio.
Usage: Dilute 5 times with water, soda, or alcohol, or use as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, and ice cream

Day out with lil’ one

I love my daughter to bits, but after four hours of non-stop talking today, I am officially ready to wave the white flag! 😂 

Starting from the morning. Every Thursdays when it’s “self-study” day she’ll pretend and walk into the toilet just as I’m getting ready to leave the house for my Fight-Do class. Pretend to comb hair then look at me, pretend to hover around me. Then comes the sweet, high-pitched voice: "Can I follow you?" 🤣🤣As usual I always like to tease her and pretend the answer is no. 😬 But deep down, the real answer is always yes. I find myself wondering how many more of these moments we have left.The fear that most parents have when their young duckling starts to wander off the nest, so I’m soaking it in while I can.

On days when I don’t have sudden craving she gets to choose what she wants to eat, as long as she don’t make me drive crazy distance. She asked for Uncle wanton again, no complaints from me coz I don’t mind going back to my home turf. 

Ray was helping out at the stall today, last week was Jean. I ordered their fried wanton. I saw people ordering fried 水饺 and they look so deliciously tempting. I shall give it a try next time I’m there.

Here, lil’ one ordered an otah for herself but she felt her throat uncomfortable after just a few bites. Sigh… her sensitve tonsils.

It’s PSLE day 2 the road will be clear in Tembeling Road (Haig Girls), thus I took the opportunity to pick up the tonkatsu from Ginkakuji Onishi. OMG! I checked and the last time I went there was 8th Dec 24. 

Saw some interesting foodstuffs- (1) Morita Truffle sauce with shoyu. Che-Che loves truffles but I hesitated. What if she doesn’t like it? None of us eats truffle tasting stuffs at home. (2) Yuzu Ume puree (3) Yuzu vinegar [im getting this next time!]

More about Yuzu Vinegar :

The selected product is Marumoto Whole Pressed Yuzu Vinegar, a traditional Japanese drinking and culinary vinegar. 

Health and Wellness Benefits

Rich in Vitamin C: Yuzu contains up to three times more Vitamin C than standard lemons. This powerful antioxidant directly supports your immune system, protects cells against oxidative stress, and aids in collagen production for healthier skin. 
Fights Inflammation: The vinegar features citrus-derived compounds such as limonoids and flavonoids. These elements help target and reduce internal chronic inflammation. 
Fatigue Relief: Like many premium Japanese fruit vinegars, it contains organic citric and acetic acids. These acids assist the body in breaking down lactic acid, speeding up muscle recovery and easing daily fatigue. 
Aids Digestion: Consuming diluted vinegar before or after meals supports the gut microbiome, stimulates digestive enzymes, and helps regulate post-meal blood sugar levels. 

How to Use It

As a Beverage: Dilute 1 part yuzu vinegar with 3 to 5 parts water or sparkling soda. You can also blend in a spoonful of raw honey to balance out the sharp tartness. 
In Cooking: It serves as a bright alternative to standard rice vinegar or lime juice. Use it to craft vibrant salad dressings, gyoza dipping sauces, or marinades for grilled fish and white meats.

More about fig vinegar : 

Incorporating a premium Japanese fruit drinking vinegar like this whole-pressed fig vinegar into your daily diet offers several notable wellness advantages. The drink blends the inherent nutritional values of fermented acetic acid with the unique properties of the fig fruit. 

The primary health benefits include:

1. Digestive and Gut Health Support

• Enhances Gut Microbiome: The fermentation process yields beneficial organic acids and enzymes that encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. 
• Aids Nutrient Absorption: The natural acetic acid stimulates stomach acid secretion, making it easier for your body to break down food and absorb essential minerals like calcium and iron. 
• Relieves Bloating: Drinking a small amount diluted with water before or after meals promotes steady intestinal motility, helping to alleviate indigestion and constipation. 

2. Metabolic Regulation

• Stabilizes Blood Sugar: Consuming fruit vinegar alongside or slightly before carbohydrate-rich meals is widely recognized for slowing down gastric emptying, which helps minimize sharp post-meal blood glucose spikes. 
• Assists Weight Management: Regular intake of dilute vinegar can encourage satiety (the feeling of fullness) and help optimize metabolic rate, assisting in natural appetite control. 

3. Rich Nutritional and Antioxidant Profile

• Potassium Infused: Figs are naturally high in potassium, a crucial electrolyte that plays a vital role in balancing sodium levels, regulating muscle contractions, and supporting healthy blood pressure.
• Cellular Defense: Artisan vinegars aged gently carry polyphenols and antioxidants derived directly from the whole fruit skin and pulp. These compounds combat everyday oxidative stress and help maintain healthy, clear skin. 

As usual, was just there for tonkatsu but I ended up buying two other unnecessary things. Togarashi is not considered unnecessary as I had used up the last bit recently.

About the mushroom salt :

The highlighted product is Aranami Samurai Shiitake Salt, a premium Japanese seasoning developed under the supervision of Chef Teiji Nakajima from the Michelin-starred restaurant Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima. It infuses fine Ako sea salt with the deep, savory umami flavors of Eastern shiitake mushrooms and dried kelp.

Because it contains high concentrations of natural umami, it should be used primarily as a finishing salt rather than for heavy cooking. 

Best Ways to Use It

As a Finishing Touch: Sprinkle a small amount over your dishes right before serving. It works exceptionally well over the Japanese Pork Loin Katsu shown in your tray.
On Simple Staples: Shake it directly onto plain steamed white rice, handmade onigiri (rice balls), or fresh spam musubi.
For Noodles and Pastas: Toss a light dust over cooked udon, fried soba noodles, or olive oil pastas like peperoncino.
In Soups: Stir a small pinch directly into clear dashi broths or hot consommé soups to immediately build depth.
With Snacks: Shake it over fresh popcorn, potato chips, or french fries for an instant umami upgrade.

Tip: Start with a very small pinch. The mushroom extract intensifies the perception of saltiness on your tongue, so you need less of it than standard table salt to season your food perfectly. 

Initially wanted to drop by to visit mom but coz lil’ one was getting tired + I had the frozen tonkatsu I went straight home again. Weather is getting too hot for comfort, my head was throbbing and I also needed the rest myself. 

Back at home packed the tonkatsu individually. Took a short nap after that.