Scorching heat

the weather has been so hot and dry lately until my plants leaves are scorched cause i use a watering can.now i use a hose to water the plants so the soil is moist not baked dry and hard ive taken to wearing tank tops and spaghetti straps as its so hot cooking in the kitchen when things get really steamy when im doing deep fat frying and i turn sizzling hot. made french toast breakfast and a fusilli salad with mayo dressing,kiwi,tomato n sweet corn and smoked duck.iced lemon tea to cool off. speaking of cultural appropriation,its so sad when westerners take our classic food like congee n claim to improve on the recipe by adding spices like masala,blueberries,barley,oat,peach and etc to suit western palate.thats NOT Asian rice congee but muesli or oat porridge. congee is the ultimate comfort food n is in our DNA for thousands of years.im ok when they redesign chinese clothing,china crockery or chinoserie decor but dont MESS around with our food.The Japanese mastered culinary art of French cuisine,even improving on the texture like souffle pancake or cheesecake or cheese tarts. its the art of fine cooking so dont add insult to injury by saying you improved the recipe for Asian congee.

Improved formula to asian congee

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Bacalao or Bacalhau

last nite icooked a famous Portugese salted cod fish stew called Bacalao.its in a can.i ate it in Lisbonn loved the rich flavour.bottom is slicex potato,caramelized big onions with all spice n garlic,top with salted cod sliced hard boiled egg and green olives.i used extra virgin coconut and olive oil.love the robust flavour

Garden n pets

really envy those staying on ground floor of the condo.they have access to plant a garden on soil like the lady who exercises in her garden .she plants fragrant flowering shrubs my balcony cant,herbs n vegetable.i grew up in concrete jungle in a shophouse in front of main road with busy traffic.when i walk to school past jalan cantik with big gardens and bungalows,i envy those whp planted roses,hibiscud,framgipani trees,lay on a hammock n run around with their dogs n cats. i should have chosen a ground floor unit.then i can keep a puppy n cat.i found a family of cats at the ground floor unitplaying happily in garden while the pet cat on the third floor looked jealously from its perch on balcomy we need pets and plants to destress in lockdown

Exercise is hard in lockdown

when gyms are closed n outdoor park closed,people are locked up and no venue to exercise to relieve boredom. the tendency for mental breakdown rises as to eat and sleep is the only thing to do.obesity is likely.saw a neighbour exercising outside her unit and chatted with her.amazed she is middle aged and mother of three with eldest son in mid twenties.she was so toned with ripped abs n lithe arms.she says she exercises everyday without fail.she looked mid 30s i have slacked as age is catching up and my joints are painful and backpain really bad.no point taking painkillers just to excercise as it defeats the purpose of health.so can only do tai chi and no power lifting with weights.why dont they open the swimming pool as its gentle on the joints unlike gym or running.i miss swimming so much.

Light vegetarian

cooked indian roti n vegetarian dumpling n a mixed fruit salad. feel less sleepy after lunch.