I first tasted a Meyer Lemon Tart last year when a Mommy Friend, Joanna baked it for our gathering. Since then, whenever we have dinner parties, it would be top of our request for her to bring a Meyer Lemon Tart. The only challenge to baking a Meyer Lemon Tart is that it is rather difficult to find Meyer Lemons in Singapore (and they don't come cheap). Meyer Lemons are not our typical lemons; they are rounder and have a warm orange hue. It’s believed Meyer Lemons are the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
June Holiday Programme: Abrakadoodle Big Circus Camp
This being the last week of the June vacation, we signed Dana up for three days of art camp at Abrakadoodle to keep her meaningfully occupied. We've chosen the 'Big Abrakadoodle Circus' camp which spells fun! We like Abrakadoodle for its proximity to our home, creative curriculum involving a wide range of mediums and their spontaneous rapport with the children. As with all their camps, parents are invited for a short 'Show & Tell' session on the last day where each child would … [Read more...]
Get Fresh with Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor!
When it comes to healthy eating, we all know it's best to avoid processed food (as much as possible) but home cooking can be time-consuming. With every recipe, there are multiple steps that need to be taken to put a home-cooked meal on the table. With the new Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor, this is no longer a tall order! I can easily whip up healthy and yummy-tasting chicken nuggets, burgers, meatballs, veggie patties and more tasty treats for the kids from scratch; I can … [Read more...]
An enjoyable Fathers’ Day Getaway
With our Wedding Anniversary coinciding with Fathers' Day this year, how did we celebrate it? We took off to nearby JB for a one night staycation! It was a last minute decision as we had barely returned from Bali but we decided we deserved another treat (yay!). We booked the hotel through its website on Friday and set off two days later on Sunday morning (Fathers' Day)!Soong Huat Bah-Kut-Teh in JBHere comes our lunch!En-route, we stopped over at this famous coffee-shop to satisfy our … [Read more...]
Grunge is OUT, Clean is IN!
We were invited to celebrate ColorWash Singapore's 10th Anniversary last month. ColorWash is the first and also the leading professional cleaning service provider in Singapore. Being the pioneer in this field, they are committed to enhance better living and better hygiene through consumer awareness. Headquartered in Singapore, ColorWash has eight retail outlets across Singapore and six others throughout Asia's major capitals. Facade of ColorWash outletJust like the clothes that we … [Read more...]
Stay cool with Power Juices…
With the haze in Singapore reaching unhealthy (and occasionally hazardous) levels in the past week and such unbearable humidity, one way to help our family stay cool and healthy is to detox our bodies of the toxins with power juices. Today, with more toxins in the environment than ever, "it's critical to detox," says Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., the author of Detoxification (Healthy Healing Publications). Dr. Page recommends detoxing for symptoms such as allergies, unexplained fatigue, irritated … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids Healthy this School Holidays: 5 Favorite Outdoor Activities
Whether we're travelling or just spending a day doing something together at home, Dana love being outdoors. All parents would attest that being outdoors, having the open space to run and play seem to make kids happier than pretty much anything else. It's unfortunate that our sunny island is now shrouded by haze...When the clear skies and clean air return, let's give the kids ample outdoor time again! Here are 5 of our family's favorite outdoor activities, at home and away: 1. Going … [Read more...]
June Holiday Programme: BBQ Under the Stars at Port of Lost Wonder, Sentosa!
The fun just keeps getting better this June Holidays! Soak up the sun at Sentosa's Port Of Lost Wonder this month with a special BBQ Under the Stars every weekend. We were invited to a special preview last Saturday and totally love the concept. The little pirates - Caleb & Dana! BBQ Under the Stars starts at 6.30pm after the maddening day crowd has left. The wide expanse of the water park, the greenery and the sand were all ours to enjoy! Our first visit was during … [Read more...]
14 Things I Thank God for in 14 years of Marriage…
14 years ago on our Wedding Day...Our Wedding Day ~ 17 June 1999We wed in a beautiful ceremony in front of our Pastors, friends and loved ones...14 years later, we are still so much in love...and we've multiplied to become a family...Family is spelled 'JOY'...To my dearest husband, here are 14 things I thank God for:1. You sacrificed for me and the family. No requests or needs of ours is too inconvenient or too cumbersome for you. 2. Your sense of wit and humour cracks me up and … [Read more...]
Happy Fathers’ Day 2013!
A post dedicated to my loving husband and fantastic Daddy to Dana...What makes a Dad?God took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer's sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of Nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of an eagle's flight,The joy of a morning in spring,The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,The depth of a family's need,Then God combined these qualitiesand there was nothing more to add,He knew his … [Read more...]