Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box

I was given few packet samples of Koshihikari Premium Rice; harvested in the Uonuma area of Niigata Prefecture, typically the most expensive rice in all of Japan. 

An idea struck me when it was my son’s lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box!

Angry Birds Bento Box for a 16-yr-old boy? Never mind, his mum is a big kid too! Guess what? It was my hubby who was more impressed & “snatched” the lunch box from Jon! Yes, Ken brought these Angry Birds to his office instead!!

Angry Birds, the popular & best-selling mobile game, has taken the world by storm. The game is about these birds who’re angry because their eggs were stolen by a bunch of green pigs. Since they can’t fly, they’ve to use a giant slingshot to catapult themselves to destroy those pigs that are well protected inside their fortress.

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This Mother’s Day, I’d prepared a simple 3-course western lunch for mummy dearest:

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80th Birthday, Ageing Gracefully

Most would probably dread attending an 80 yr-old birthday party unless of course, you belong to that age group, the youngest guest there being 55 & above. I mean, how interesting can a senior citizen party be, especially in Asia, where we’re a conservative lot compared to the west?

Many would think nothing more than just sipping Chinese tea at the party & simply sitting at their respective tables chatting among themselves. But not at THIS Birthday Bash. These old folks were sipping red wines, karaoke-ing & grooving to the music. This event has definitely proven me wrong & I’m glad I was there to witness this party, which I’ve enjoyed as much as the guests. Read more...

Enjoyable Steamboat/BBQ on Mother's Day

I'd a belated Mother's Day celebration as I was attending a full-day training yesterday. It was a wonderful Steamboat/BBQ dinner with my family & my dearest 80 yr-old mum.

Sauce
BBQ: Japanese Goma Shabu
Steamboat: Soya sauce, red-cut chilli, slice garlic, seasame oil

(BBQ)
Beancurd Pouch (TauPok)
This is another family's all-time favourite. Fill the pouches with your fave ingredients:
6 Taupok
1 Chinese sausage
1 fish cake
1 hard-boiled egg
Parsley/Spring onion
3 tbsp mayonnaise

Dice all ingredients & mix well with mayonnaise. Slit open the pouch & stuff fillings.

Seafood:
Prawns
Remove shells & devein prawns. Marinade with crushed lemongrass & pinch of salt.

Squid
Remove skin & insides. Cut into rings.
Spicy: Mix squid with chopped onion, chilli, garlic & lime
Non-spicy: Mix squid with soya sauce, pepper, sesame oil

Fish Slices
Marinade with salt, pepper & sesame oil.
Skewers
- 2 types of fish balls + Cherry tomato
- Pork ball & quail eggs
- Pork with Lady Fingers & Shitake Skewer
Marinade pork with oyster sauce, Chinese wine & pepper. Butter the lady fingers & wrap them with pork slices. Butter the shitake mushrooms. The Steamboat/BBQ idea was a good one as there were lots of interaction going on at the dinner table. Most importantly, there were laughter, fun & warmth.

I really had a great time bonding with my son today, both of us having fun in the kitchen. I also treasure the time spent with my mum since she's not living with me. I hope you've enjoyed your Mother's Day too

Mother's Day Video

Tomorrow is Mother's Day & guess what? I've to return to "school" to attend a full-day training from 9am-6pm, while most will be enjoying & celebrating this special occasion. Gosh! I'd to call my mum to postpone my dinner with her till next Monday. Still puzzled why the school is conducting a class on a Sunday...... wonder if I can concentrate.

Since I won't be seeing her tomorrow, I've made a 30 sec special dedication to her on a video. Hopefully, my brother who is now in Houston, will also get to watch this.

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Be sure to keep me posted on how you've celebrated your Mother's Day. Stay tuned for my updates on my dinner celebration on Monday.

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Tribute to Mothers

I adore my mum for the million things she gave me, I treasure her for the countless bits & pieces she has done for me, I admire my mum for her unconditional love. Everything I am today, I owe it to HER!

Let's never take our mothers for granted. Remember - A mother carries the child in her womb for 9 months & in her heart for the rest of her life.

Mother's Day is near (10 May), so let’s take this chance to make her feel special & shower her with love. I've lined up a whole list of ideas you can do for her…….. surely mum deserves more than a hug & a kiss?

Buy something nice for her, treat her to a nice meal, pamper her by inviting her to a spa or manicure or WHIP UP A FEAST OR COOK SOMETHING SIMPLE: