Mrs. Pocketbook App and Game

In my dreams indeed...



App Logo

This app will be the essence of my blog where all essential notes and lists will be neatly organized for the readers to find information quickly at the tip of their fingers.

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The blog and store is real. The app, as above. The Pocketbook Game? It has the original setting of a library with books each inscribed with a word. Player will slide each book in the correct shelf with correct word category, group or similarity with or without time limit. Play it as fast as possible and play with more difficult words as you increase your level. It's a fun way to expand or 'revive' your vocabulary.



Dresses de Horizon

I've been dreaming about printing pictures/paintings of landscapes on dresses and aptly using its horizon as the waistline/empire line. Here are some of the dresses I've dreamed up:

*Sorry, couldn't resist Van Gogh's version of the dress :)

The main message I hope to put across:



Cameron Highlands

DON'T FORGET NATURE;

AND YOU ARE PART OF IT.

&

Nature loves you. Love it back.

Nature gives. Give it back.

It might not be long before we or our kids have to say goodbye to all these beautiful places on earth. I strongly suggest you watch former US Vice President Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth (a 2006 documentary film) and you will know what I mean exactly. It is an amazing show on its own.

What's the Difference Between Wholegrain, Wholemeal and Wholewheat?

Really eager to know this since this is so confusing. Here we go:

Wholegrains are grains that has its 3 layers: endosperm, bran and germ intact. There are many types of grains and wheat is one of them (see pics and lists of wholegrains here).

Wholemeal and wholewheat are products of wholegrain with all its 3 layers still included. They may be wholegrains milled to a finer form to produce softer food products like bread and biscuits.

Both wholemeal and wholewheat means the same thing But the term 'wholemeal' is usually used in countries like British whereas 'wholewheat' is commonly used in the US and Canada.

Sources: 

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/foodforhealth/article.aspx?id=6362

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/whole-wheat

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/whole-wheat

Comforting Maggi Mee: Instant Noodles

                       

There's a story behind this cheap but tasty meal for me. 15 years ago, it costs merely less than a US dollar for a 5-pack meal. And the extra cents I have left will then be used to buy 1 or 2 eggs for that greater taste and satiety. A hot bowl of instant noodles is a poignant reminder of my broke and hungry days.

My mind flashes back to a chilly night when I was a teenager. The electricity and water has been cut off again due to late/no payment. My little 8-year-old sister and I just had a cold bath in the dark - using the water we carried back with pails from the public carwash tap. Fortunately, we had a comforting bowl of piping hot noodles waiting for us. We ate quietly but happily in the romantic flickering candlelight.

Be it tom yum, chicken, abalone, vegetarian, prawn, soba, kimchi or mushroom. Till today, all these flavours still make me drool (and sweat, because I like my soup really piping hot).

One just need to add some mixed vegetables (which include corn, carrot, peas) or put in some green leafy vegetables for a healthier meal. Don't forget to mix in 1 egg for a 'milkier' and thicker soup.

You have to finish the whole bowl of noodles to feel satisfied. Eat till you're full. It's good to have this when you are very hungry or if you are burning the midnight oil to complete a project. Just don't pick up my bad habit of finishing the soup which can be full of MSG and salt. Oh, by the way, you can opt to buy cup/bowl noodles, which is even more convenient.

Nissin cup noodles are my favourite because they come with a lot of 'real' ingredients like vegetables and eggs. Try their Chilli Crab and Seafood Tom Yum flavour if you have a spicy and sour tooth like me. I like Korean ones too (like Nong Shim) as they have a unique brothy/umami taste.

Anyway, have a great bowl of noodles tonight! Till then.

Peppers Salad

Got this recipe from the Dietary Error show with some changes. Very crunchy, very refreshing. I like to have this when I'm hungry but don't feel like eating a full meal.

Method

1. In a big bowl, add in diced red, green, and yellow bell peppers.

2. Add in sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped coriander. You can use estimated amounts as in the picture above; there's no need to be exact.

3. In another small bowl, add in 2 Tbsp of white vinegar, 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp of honey, and a dash of black pepper.

4. Add in a cup of diced/shredded cheese for a fuller meal. Enjoy!

PS: You can always use your favourite type of vinegar (e.g. red wine vinegar) or add other shredded vegetables like carrots, lettuce, corn, and cucumber. I also love to add in some dry-toasted black sesame seeds. Be your own Master Creator ;)