Jan-chan’s Tidbits

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So last week I went to the gym to get an orientation on how to use the machines. The trainer (or staff as they call him) was nice enough to work out a routine for me and Al. I told him I wanted to shape up since I’ve been a chair potato after I graduated from university. Plus I mentioned that I’m getting married next year. Once he heard that he was grinning, “Oh you’re one of those…” So I guess I’ve just joined the many other “must get fit and slim down” bride to be. Read More

So last night, after about two months away from the oven, I’ve decided to get my lazy butt back into the kitchen to whip up some goodies for the brownie monster (aka, WuWu). While I was preparing the brownies, I remembered I “borrowed” a bag of espresso coffee from the twins and thought it’d be interesting to add some “bam” to the old recipe. It actually turned out quite nicely and my taste tester (my mom) said it’s pretty good except I might have added a bit too much espresso since it covered the chocolate flavor. Read More

Ok before people start chewing my head of about this whole dieting thing (yes, I’m talking about you Chu), let me tell you the things that have steered me into joining this weight loss bandwagon.

Post-Winter Syndrom

So after pigging out during Christmast, New Year and Chinese New Year, the weight of the food finally started to sink in. Yes, my stomach is a bit…behind in schedule. I used to not eat the skin from the roasted pork but I’ve been doing that and now I sort of regret it (but they tasted sooooo gooooood). Also, since summer is coming and Al’s been bugging me to get a swimsuit (he bugs me like every summer but I never got one, haha), I think it’s time to slim down a bit. Read More

Aside from the yummy baked goods and tea, we have found another gem at Granville Island and that’s the Artisan Sake Maker. The sake is handcrafted right there at their studio. After taste testing all of their sake ($5 for 3 tastings) we’ve brought home 4 different ones so far. I find the sake from Artisan Sake Maker much smoother than the ones I’ve gotten at the liquor stores. Read More