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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 06 January 2011 00:00 |
 Nicknamed as 'Taipei's backyard', Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園) is one of the best spots for Taiwanese to view cherry blossom in their homeland. I was not aware until a happy coincidence occurred during our baby moon trip to Taipei last spring. We discovered blooming cherry blossoms on the beautiful island of Formosa!Sits in the district of Beitou, Yangmingshan National Park (NP) is located less than 20 km north of Taipei city. Easily accessible by public transportation, the fastest optio… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 12 January 2011 00:00 |
 Started as a gastronomy adventure to Driftwood for The Salt Lick BBQ, we later detoured to explore Wimberley - a small town south of Driftwood.Located within the premise of 7A Ranch Resort by the Blanco River, we took a step back in time to explore Pioneer Town, the venue that recaptured a period of Texas history retaining all of the authenticity of the 1860-1890's by making a real working town. Some says it is the place where the spirit of Wild West lives on.Featuring a cowboy town's amenities … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 18 December 2010 00:00 |
 Originated from Southern India, Banana leaf rice is a popular cuisine in Malaysia partly owing to abundance supply of banana leaves in the tropics. The fragrance of rice and dishes placed on banana leaf is indeed inviting and salivating. For Penangites fans of banana leaf rice, Inira's Restaurant at Gelugor Brown Garden perhaps rings a bell. Not too far from USM, it is also a popular spot among the university students back in 1990s. Think of vegetarian or Indian, that's the place they flocked. A… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 06 December 2010 00:00 |
 For the Chinese community in Malaysia, the 'full moon' is usually celebrated after a baby turns one month old. Right after giving birth, the 'new' mother observes strict traditional rules or locally known as 'pantang' for a month and this is referred as confinement period. During the confinement, the new mother is forbidden from taking 'cold' food, instead encourage to take herbal soup, tonics and 'heaty' stuff e.g. ginger, red date juice, sesame oil, rice wine to expel wind as well as improve b… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 01 December 2010 00:00 |
 Open, inviting and a simple shop. Located at Pekaka Square (Bangunan Lip Sin) in Sg Dua Penang, U-Soya is one-of-its kind in Penang. It serves only pure soy milk that is freshly ground from Canadian Class A non-genetically modified organic beans (GMO). And that explains why U-Soya is the favorite pick amongst expectant mothers! U-Soya specializes in serving organic soy bean milk and doufuhua (tau fu fah or tofu pudding), so for one who is looking for a healthy dessert, this is a perfect place to… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 24 December 2010 00:00 |
 In about a week, we are going to wrap up 2010. It is end of the year and it is time we celebrate Christmas again! Last year, my SO and I had a white Christmas in the winter wonderland. This year, we are not going to set up Christmas tree at home since we have run out of space. The great news is the tiny member of our small family had moved from my womb into our house two months ago! Our little hut officially records an occupancy of 3. THREE! People said two's a company, three's a crowd. Literall… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 12 December 2010 00:00 |
 "Calf drinks cow's milk, (hu)man drinks mother's milk!" This phrase was uttered by my loving Significant Other and brought me very far to religious breast feed my son. At first, it sounds merely a plain joke but if we put in some thought, it is indeed profound - a 'common' law of Mother Nature! Breast feeding is a noble choice and a wonderful experience. Most people know that mother's milk is undoubtedly far more superior than any of the top branding formula milks in the world. It is a fact for … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010 04:35 |
 To the fans of cupcakes, this is a good news for you! Adorable and charming cupcakes are rolled out to reach you. This is the chance to eat and donate without messing up your own kitchen!Co-organized by National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Penang Branch and Evadis Cupcakes in aid of the poor & needy dialysis patients, these cupcakes are made available to public through a charity project - '1001 Cupcakes In 1001 Hours'. Colorful topping and beautiful decoration of cupcakes are designed including cut… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 27 November 2010 00:00 |
 Talking about dim sum on the south-east coast of Penang island, there are not many choices. One of the most popular spots that my family and friends frequented is Maxim at Pekaka Square in Sg Dua. A stone throw from USM campus, Maxim serves reasonably good selection of Malaysian dim sum, almost exactly like everything we could have in George Town. Unlike most dim sum restaurants in George Town which the dim sum array is displayed on the push-cart, Maxim is a self-service restaurant. Competitivel… |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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