8 HABITS OF EXTRAORDINARILY LIKEABLE PEOPLE

Being more likeable is within your grasp.   We all want to be liked by our friends, colleagues, or associates. At the same time, you do not want to come off as fake. You want to be more likeable and still be you. Learning how to be more likable is something we struggle with. We […]

10 WARNING SIGNS YOU NEED TO TAKE A BREAK FROM WORK

There is nothing noble nor productive about sacrificing for your job. Do not lose sight of the things that make life worth living as they are not usually found in your job. Would you rather break than take a break?   Many of us find satisfaction and fulfilment when we can be the best in […]

Tuscan Style Pork Stew

  Tuscan cooking is characterised by simple food which is not covered in heavy sauces. Grilling and using herbs and spices are preferred. Popular herbs used are sage, rosemary, and basil. I start off with an herb and spice rub on the pork cutlets. The rub mix consists of salt, pepper, and fennel seeds.   […]

8 SIGNS YOU ARE DEALING WITH A NARCISSIST

Hogging conversations with “All me, all the time” suggest narcissistic non-listening. Do you or someone you know have narcissistic traits? We know and have seen a few people who are a little too much into themselves. People who dominate a conversation. And sometimes, you feel that they do not want to let you get a […]

10 WAYS TO TREAT YOUR WIFE WITH RESPECT

Be a better husband. A happy partner is the key to a happy marriage.   A husband’s treatment of his wife shows his inner strength. It is going to take some contemplation. Treating one’s wife like a queen is the most natural wish of any married man. It is a husband’s responsibility and principal duty […]

8 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AT WORK

Take Charge So You Can Motivate Yourself To Success.   Self-motivated people create a positive work environment and focus on achieving their goals. But sometimes, people who love their job also have trouble pushing themselves. Occasional lack of motivation could be due to many reasons, such as being burned out, or because of monotony. Your […]

Fried Mee Siam (Mee Siam Goreng)

  Fried Mee Siam (Mee Siam Goreng) is a stir-fried rice vermicelli which is flavourful and popular dish in Malaysia. It is spicy, sweet, and salty in equal parts and with a minor tinge of sourness. The paste may be processed using a chopper/blender. You can also prepare a bigger batch of the Mee Siam […]

7 SIGNS OF A BITTER PERSON

Spotting a bitter person will help you cope with one. Awareness of the signs of bitter person will also stop you from becoming one.   Bitterness is both experiential and devastating to the bitter person. It does not really matter how much a bitter person has or own in life or how much the person […]

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla puttanesca is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples in the mid-20th century. Its ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, olives, capers, and garlic, in addition to pasta. The original recipe from Naples, the capital of Campania, does not include anchovies. That version with anchovies comes from Lazio where they replace the oregano […]

Stingray Cooked In Green Curry

  In this dish, stingray fillets are cooked in a green curry paste which is flavoured with belacan (Malaysian shrimp paste). And it goes well with a serving of hot steaming rice. There are many variations of green curry, but the basic ingredients are mostly similar. The thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and tamarind […]