It’s noon and people begin to flock around the barricades already. As minutes pass, security guards, police officers, even fire fighters begin to arrive. To the uninformed passerby, it may appear to be a movie set. But, this is no movie. This is real life. He finally arrives. The crowd cheers uncontrollably, chanting his name.Continue reading “I live in Gotham City”
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The Sweet Sound of ‘Mama’
Here’s how I imagined it would go down. After a restful two-hour nap, my sweet little boy wakes up and let’s out a yawn. I hear him shuffle and make my way to his crib. He greets me with his beautiful brown eyes and a wide smile, showing off all seven of his teeny-tiny pearlyContinue reading “The Sweet Sound of ‘Mama’”
My Excuse
Maria Kang is one hot momma, and she isn’t afraid to show it. She’s been taking a lot of heat from other moms after posting this photo of herself and her children on her blog and facebook page. It’s not so much the photo people seem bothered by; but, rather, it’s her choice of words.Continue reading “My Excuse”
My Worth
It has come to my attention that ‘qualified’ babysitters in my area of residence are paid $25 USD per hour. The reason the word qualified is in quotation marks is because we’re not talking about 16-year-old Susie looking to make a couple of extra bucks to help fund the new shoes she’s been eyeing. We’reContinue reading “My Worth”
Baby-Friendly Banana Muffins
My baby loves to try new foods. For his curious mind, there is nothing in the world that should be left untasted. This seems to be a general policy that applies to inedible things as well – but that’s a story for another blog entry. Since introducing him to solids, my kitchen has turned intoContinue reading “Baby-Friendly Banana Muffins”
Brown Flamingo
In the early 90s, I attended kindergarten in a Toronto suburban elementary school. I was the only non-white kid in my class. As I grew older, kids would often throw around comments about my race that were rather confusing to me – namely the term “Paki”. I never found this offensive (and still don’t understandContinue reading “Brown Flamingo”
Asparagus and Spinach Quiche
At 40g of protein per serving, this quiche is both nutritious and delicious! You’ll never guess the secret ingredient – cottage cheese! The crushed garlic croutons added a bit of crunch to the soft, delicate texture of the quiche. Typically, we don’t think of quiches as dinner food, but they are so healthy, filling, andContinue reading “Asparagus and Spinach Quiche”
Black Bean Mushroom Melt
This one was inspired by an awesome vegan burger I had at 21st Amendment in SF. I’ve added my own twist by adding some cumin spice and mushrooms. It’s a homemade black bean patty topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions with Monterey Jack cheese on a fresh baguette. This is a protein-rich recipe great forContinue reading “Black Bean Mushroom Melt”
The Hippie in Me
A few years ago, I found myself leisurely shopping in a Fresh Handmade Cosmetics chain store that shall remain unnamed. I was looking for a birthday gift for a friend, and she was a fan. I, on the other hand, was not. As a matter of fact, I found myself perusing their selection of soapsContinue reading “The Hippie in Me”
Then and Now
I’m fairly certain our parents enjoy watching the many challenges and struggles we face as we raise our son. I don’t mean in a HAHA kind of way, but in an ITOLDYOUSO kind of way. For them, things are coming to a full circle. The diaper changee has become the diaper changer, so to speak. IContinue reading “Then and Now”
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