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On the Home Stretch

Sometime last week or this week, I gracefully embarked on the final leg of my pregnancy journey with the start of the third trimester (at about 28 weeks along).  I started drinking the Third Trimester Tea yesterday: it tastes like … Continue reading

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We’ve Moved In To Our Apartment…At Last!

After almost a month at the hotel, we are so relieved and happy to have moved into our apartment over the weekend.  For what it’s worth, the hotel had been a relaxing retreat for us but nothing beats staying at … Continue reading

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Cooking Rice Without a Rice Cooker

99% of the time I have cooked rice, I have used the trusty rice cooker.  I mean, what’s not to love?  Just wash the rice, pour in enough water and hit the COOK button.  Rice gets cooked and stays warm … Continue reading

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Household Tip: How to Get Rid of Burnt Marks in Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

I’ve always had a problem with stainless steel pots and pans, and for some reason I’ve always had to deal with them when I am in the States.  In Malaysia, I’ve never ever gotten burnt marks and stains on my … Continue reading

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Our New (Temporary) Home

I’m not talking about here in Massachusetts in general, but literally “here”, as in where we are staying right now.  It has been almost a week since we’ve arrived in the East Coast of the USA, and also almost a … Continue reading

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