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Being content

Being content

It’s nearly been a decade since I had my car (woohoo, go, Gloria!). I am aware that my family mean well. However, there has been a strong emphasis on getting a new car “Your car is soo old!!” (Black Honda Jazz 2007, not that I …

Craving out some time part I

Craving out some time part I

  It’s such a wonderful feeling to walk into an immaculate, aesthetically pleasing kitchen pantry. Once again, I feel there-ignition of the joys of cooking once again not as a chore. When the pantry was finished, I sat on a stool inside the pantry and …

Turkish bread with baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, lemon and sumac

Turkish bread with baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, lemon and sumac

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Friday morning gradually emerged as the shades of golden, red, and brown leaves gracefully pirouetted to the light wind’s frigid autumn melody. Slowly walking across the lake with its own charm and beauty. The murky yet picturesque waterfall was gushing over each of the three platforms. The water flowed smoothly as syrup and was comforting to observe. The birds forming their own harmonious tune, and the smell of freshly cut mowed grass added to the lake’s vivid scenery. Time spent walking along the lake was a reminder of the power of immersing myself in nature and how it keeps me grounded from a busy and hectic life. It didn’t matter the tasks that demanded my attention. What mattered was that I embraced the moment here and now, welcoming peace for today.

This recipe is simple and humble yet packs a lot of flavour, freshness. The star ingredient is sumac which typically linked to the tartness of lemons. This paired well with the freshly squeezed lemon. You get the creaminess and saltiness from the feta, fresh greens from the spinach and olive oil to top it off. I can see this dish appearing in my staple for lunch, brunch.

[lt_recipe name=”Turkish bread with baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, lemon and sumac” servings=”2-4″ prep_time=”5 MINS” cook_time=”0 MINS” total_time=”5 MINS” difficulty=”Very Easy” print=”yes” ingredients=”Turkish bread; 1-2 cups of Baby spinach ;2 tomatoes ;1/2 cup Danish feta;Juice from 1 Lemon;1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder ;Olive oil ;1/2 teaspoon Sumac ;;” ]1. Cut the Turkish bread into the size of a bread slice and warm up so that it is soft.;2. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the Turkish bread and add some garlic powder.;3. Dice the tomatoes and feta.;4. Add the baby spinach, tomatoes, feta. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon. Sprinkle some sumac and add some olive oil and serve. [/lt_recipe]

Don’t forget to ask for help

Don’t forget to ask for help

I had decided that this month would focus on decluttering the entire house, every nook and cranny. While this was a cleansing and therapeutic experience for me, a part of me was petrified dealing with some rooms like the kitchen and the pantry. For me …

Malaysian Chicken Curry

Malaysian Chicken Curry

For some reason, I had an aversion making any curry from scratch with no real logical reason. However, after watching a Malaysian student from the Swinburne World Kitchen prepare this curry, it put me at ease and decided to make this as well. There are …

Isso Vadai

Isso Vadai

There is so much beauty in celebrating connectedness, culture and not to mentioned delicious diverse food across the globe.  Despite the pandemic, that did not stop this event from occurring online. The first dish that I wanted to try making was Isso Vadai from the Sri Lanka group. Based on the description alone about the flavour and texture presented by Rushda, I knew I had to give this a go.

It is understandable why some people find cooking therapeutic. Chopping ingredients like garlic, curry leaves brings out such beautiful natural aroma during preparation. This also includes being intentional in making time. This dish was made on Sunday and involved a lovely bonding experience with family who were curious about this dish.

While times have been tough especially as Victoria has had one of the harshest lockdowns, I was reminded of the joy of exposing myself to new cultural foods and making time to relax cooking which I haven’t done in quite a while.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I will give you rest

I will give you rest

Sometimes we think our bodies are like a machine. We push ourselves until we burn out which affects our physical and emotional health and wellbeing. I cant count how many times I have told myself saying “let me just scrape by just this week and …

Potato, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and tomato

Potato, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and tomato

Simplicity… Simplicity to me is acknowledging and being grateful that I have a roof under my head, food to eat, clothes, but most importantly that I am content with what I have already and believing that God will provide for my needs and NOT wants. …

Tea 4 thought | Busy

Tea 4 thought | Busy

Sometimes we think our bodies are like a machine. We push ourselves until we burn out which affects our physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
We live in a society that prides itself on being busy and looks down on people who don’t fill their days with activities, especially if you feel like you just need to have a short break during lunch and when coming home.
However, being busy does not always equate to being productive. In fact, we can be busy with things that don’t add value to our lives.
Throughout each day,  make it a habit to pause and get back to your own natural and internal rhythm. Even if it is just five to ten minutes of slowing down.
Question: what’s your favourite way of winding down?
Rosewater crème green tea

Rosewater crème green tea

ローズ水クリーム緑茶 (Rosewater crème green tea)   The leaves were swayed by the winds gentle, along with my skin being soaked up by the suns ray through the window. As we sat around the tatami mats, I was overwhelmed by the silence along with the sweet …