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This has been a busy week full of appointments and school meetings and I am so glad that Friday is finally here. Kids keep you on your toes, be they little or grown. There is never a dull moment and time just flies by. Thankfully, we have been having great weather – warm and full [...]

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The 7 Links Challenge

Biren on October 5th, 2011

I was recently tagged by Adora’s Box for the 7 Links Challenge that has been going round the blogosphere. The objective of the challenge is to list a post in each of the 7 categories prescribed and then pass it on to 5 other bloggers. After blogging for almost 2 years now, it is a [...]

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Tapioca Cake (Kuih Bingka) and Awards

Biren on June 13th, 2011

I am so glad that the summer holidays are finally here for my boys. Hopefully life will be a little less hectic and we can spend some quality time together. This past weekend was the first one after many that we were able to spend together as a family without either one of the boys [...]

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Buckwheat Waffles and Awards

Biren on June 1st, 2011

We had a much needed break over the long Memorial Day weekend. We got to sleep in a little and enjoy a more leisurely breakfast which was really nice. On such mornings, I like to prepare something that I would normally not do on a weekday. It was also an excuse for me to use [...]

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Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups, Awards, and Party

Biren on April 25th, 2011

Tomatoes are a good reminder of warm weather ahead. Today’s recipe is a boon for folks who grow their own tomatoes. For those of us who buy tomatoes from the grocery stores, tomatoes on the vine are a good alternative. While they may cost a little bit more, they tend to have better flavor. They [...]

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Crunchy Taro Fritters and CSN Giveaway

Biren on February 9th, 2011

While preparing the crispy taro shreds for the Yee Sang (Raw Fish Salad) last week, I was reminded of this lesser known Chinese New Year snack. I have only had these a handful of times as a kid visiting friends’ homes during the festivities. If I remember correctly, they are called “Wu Har” in the [...]

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Shrimp and Chickpeas Brown Rice Couscous

Biren on January 3rd, 2011

Happy New Year and New Decade! 2010 was a good year and I am looking forward to an even better 2011. We had a nice long break. It wasn’t exactly quiet but it was great to spend time with the family and catch up with friends. Of course the food was wonderful and I think [...]

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