Stir Fried Cai Xin (菜心)

Cai xin is a leafy vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is a member of the genus Brassica of the mustard family and is also known as Chinese flowering cabbage.   Notes Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Soy Sauce – ordinary all purpose or light soy sauce. […]

Thai Style Stir Fried Squid With Basil Leaves

Thai basil squid is a popular Thai recipe using squid, basil leaves, and green beans. Other proteins like minced pork, chicken, beef, and shrimp may be used in place of squid.   Notes: Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces   Preparation before cooking Slice the squid into 2 cm […]

THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR: THE SURPRISING SECRETS OF AMERICA’S WEALTHY

A remarkable book by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko   The book The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy is a compilation of research done by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko in the profiles of ‘millionaires’. The term ‘millionaire’ denotes U.S. households with net-worth exceeding one million dollars (USD). I first heard of […]