Stir fried Chinese Kale (清炒芥兰)

Jie lan (芥兰) or kai-lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) the Chinese name for Chinese broccoli or Chinese kale. It is a leaf vegetable with thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems, and florets similar to broccoli.   Notes Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Soy Sauce – ordinary […]

5 MIND BLOWING SCIENCE FICTION BOOK SERIES

The books that got me hooked on science fiction Introduction “Science fiction” is difficult to define precisely, as it covers a wide range of concepts and themes. Science fiction (sci-fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction. It deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, parallel universes, extra-terrestrial life, […]

Lemongrass chicken (Gà xào sả ớt)

Lemongrass is a popular ingredient in South East Asian cuisines. It has a pleasant, fragrant, and refreshing smell and taste of which you can immerse into the chicken or any proteins of your choice.   Notes: Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces   How to prepare lemongrass for use […]

INFLUENCER: THE NEW SCIENCE OF LEADING CHANGE – A SOLID BOOK ON INFLUENCE

Tap into the power of Influence to create meaningful change in your work and personal life. Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change, Second Edition is one of the best books on influence I have read. It provides you with a visual framework you can use and refer to. The framework is a six-quadrant grid which […]

ABC Vegetable Soup

This soup is called ABC soup because it is easy to prepare, as simple as ABC. It has lots of vitamins too, from A to Z. Notes Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Place the pork bones to boil in a pot of water for 2 to 5 minutes […]

Clear Pumpkin Soup

  Pumpkin soup is well known for its nutritional value. It can be cooked with pork bones, pork ribs, or minced pork.   Notes   Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Place the pork bones to boil in a pot of water for 2 to 5 minutes to remove […]

Clear Mushroom Soup

Notes Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces   How to prepare mushroom soup   1. Heat up 1 tbsp oil and ½ tbsp sesame oil in a pot. 2. Then place shallots and garlic and spring onion whites and fry until fragrant. 3. Add the mushrooms and other ingredients […]

10 TYPES OF MOVIE GENRES ACCORDING TO BLAKE SNYDER

Movie ‘genre’ types using the classification in “SAVE THE CAT” BY Blake Snyder.   “Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need” by Blake Snyder is a formula book focused on the structure and elements of a screenplay. After reading it, I have found it to be useful in writing. But the […]

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio served with Garlic and Lemon Zest Prawns and broccoli

Note: Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is also awesome if eaten on its own. However, in this case, I added prawns and broccoli for additional protein and fibre. You can access the Garlic and Lemon Prawns recipe here. How to make Pasta aglio e olio […]

Garlic and Lemon Zest Prawns

Note: Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces Can be served with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and broccoli.     How to make garlic and lemon zest prawns 1. Peel and clean prawns, removing the shell leaving only the tails intact. Remove the lines (devein) located at the top and […]