My One And Only Edible Greens

MY DAILY HARVEST.... almost daily, I can get two or three okra from my 7 pots.  At least one can be plucked if not a few.  Thanks to my green thumb friend who provides me with the okra seeds and to my neighbour who planted them in his pots.  As for me, I only do the fertilizing and watering at times.... and of course, the inspection and harvesting.  LOL.... 

The process of getting these okra is considered fast, in less than a month, the fruits are reaped.  I like seeing the flowers sprouting out and after that, the okras will appear.  I do not have a grassy garden, if I do, I surely will plant more edible greens.  When this lockdown is over, I will visit the nursery to get the necessary but before that, I must go consult my "Sifu" on how and what to plant!  LOL... 

Full blown flower and okras sprouting out from this plant....

These are stubby okras... 

Crunchy and nice at this length....

Wait any longer, they will become too hard and tough to be eaten... 

And recently my friend gave me the seeds 

to this Red Okra.... 

Red when uncooked...

Turned green when cooked...

Now only I know!

Enough for me.... 

Sometimes I just steam them...

and at times stir fry with dried shrimps.... 

Accumulated batch..... 

These went into my fish curry on that day.... 

Yes, I am an "Okra Woman" .....

LOL...

Steam Fish And Fried Fish For Two Dinners

THREE DAYS IN A ROW, I have been eating fish... and today, I don't think I want to see any fish on my table... LOL...

I have steamed, fried and cook curry for the last few days.  I think my neighbour also must be wondering whether there is any fishy business going on.... LOL... Ok, today is the 4th day and we decided to order online for Thai food.  That is for dinner tonight, meanwhile here are two posts on my steamed and fried fish....

White pomfret with garlic and ginger....

No spring onions to decorate... sadly... 

Did a new dish... Pineapple with chicken breast meat....

I put cili sauce and added in black vinegar....

Appetizing dish... sweet and sour!

Dinner for one night.... 

Pan fried a small piece of cod fish...

I think I overfried... 

Cooked half a pumpkin with dried shrimps and basil leaves.... 

Second fishy dinner I had.... 

Oh yes, the third one was the Fish Curry I put up a day ago.... 

Bye Bye Fish....

Sawadee ka for tonight!

Goodbye Meat, Hello Fish...

FINALLY FISHY BUSINESS... Not pun intended... 

I finally found not one but two seafood deliveries.... both also recommended by my friends and now my fridge is full of fish, prawns and other seafood varieties.  During last year MCO, it was always meat and more meat in my fridge and this year, I have abundant fish.  Yes, I think I overbought them.... at the moment I have around 16 to 18 pieces of fish in my fridge!  LOL... crazy me!

Besides fish, I bought prawns too, shelled and unshelled from two different online stores.  Both offer free delivery above RM50, that is easily achieved cos fish are normally more costly than meat.  I guess I do not need to do any more online delivery or marketing for at least a month.  

One delivery offers these.... RM105 

1 kg of prawns....RM29

BBQ mini dumplings RM6

A good buy... 

Will certainly go for other stuff when this lot is finished..... 

Essential Tips to Promote Your Pet’s Health

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Some people believe that having a pet is less hectic and demanding than raising a child—a common misconception. Pets are equally susceptible to illness and diseases just as much as a child is. Poor care and treatment administered to any pet can lead to severe consequences on their health.

As a responsible pet owner, your pet’s health should be of paramount importance. Unlike humans, your pet would not be able to communicate to you any health complications he or she may be facing. A variety of signs and symptoms, such as reduced playfulness, will signal that something is amiss.

Whether you are a cat owner or a dog owner, these vital tips will help keep your pet in tip-top shape.

Visit a Vet

Before you adopt a pet, it is wise to have it checked by a vet. A veterinarian would advise on the current state of your pet and whether your pet would require any further health checks. Your pet will be put on a vaccination schedule. It is prudent that you adhere to the schedule.

Animals tend to have a shorter life span than the average human; therefore, a vet visit would suffice at least once or twice a year.

Taking your pet to the vet can be their least favorable trip. Consider choosing a vet who will make the journey more pleasant for your furry friend.

Grooming and Hygiene

Letting your pet run loose means that their fur may end up harboring a good amount of dirt. A spa day once in a while is a good way of cleaning and pampering your pet. They deserve the best for being your source of joy, right?

From facial treatments to ‘pawdicures’ to maintenance of furs, a pet care treatment can significantly impact your pet’s health. If you find it to be a bit costly, have no fear, there are discounted offers on a variety of pet care options. Canada Pet Care promo coupon can get you the proper treatment for less.

Neutering

Spaying your pet holds a myriad of benefits. Most pets, especially cats and dogs, tend to run away from home during the mating season or when they go into ‘heat.’ Neutering your cat can help to prevent this. It also helps in avoiding any pregnancies that may lead to health complications for your pet.

Removing your pet’s reproductive organs also significantly reduces their risk for cervical cancer.

A certified vet can only do this procedure. Getting a competent vet will essentially promote your pet’s recuperation rate.

Healthy Diet

Be sure to select the right food for your furry friend that will provide adequate nutrition. For instance, cats require nourishment with a good balance of carbs, fats, and proteins. Dog food should also include these vital elements and fiber.

Ensure you provide plenty of clean water as well. Your pet’s vet can also advise on the right brands of pet food to give.

You can also include treats for your pet as a light snack in between meals or as a way of rewarding good behavior. Cooking for your pet is also a considerable option.

Making these tips a part of your routine will considerably shape your pet’s health and help address any condition that would shorten their lifespan. Talk to your vet today and find out what more you can do for your furry little friend.

Tomyam Fish During Last Day Of EMCO

SPICY MODE... so fish curry is cooked... 

I like to use the brand Tean when it comes to cooking assam curry, chicken curry or even Tomyam.  Easy and convenient for me, no pounding whatsoever, I just add more curry leaves, lemongrass and kaffir leaves to enhance the curry paste.  The taste is more on the sourish side, more assam-like than the normal curry. 

My neighbour sang praises to my fish curry before... ahemmm... ahemmm.. and I just have to cook it again... *No compliments, no more cooking*  LOL... This time I used Tomyam paste and with just one dish, my day meal was done.

My ingredients for the fish curry.... 

And after cooking, looks like of messy....

No presentation.... tskk..tskkk....

One bowl for lunch and one for dinner....

EMCO Meal settled for the day!

Choosing An Awesome Hobby To Keep You Busy

 If you are finding yourself becoming increasingly bored during the day, or there are often long periods of time where you’re not really sure what you should do. In this case, you should be looking for an awesome hobby that can keep you busy during these times so that you are not spending hours each day trying to make a choice. In this article, we are going to be taking a look at some of the awesome hobbies that you can choose, so keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

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Brain Games

The first thing that we recommend you look at is brain games. The reason for this is that when you play brain games, you are keeping yours in the best possible condition. People think that not using your brain properly isn’t going to be an issue, but you will notice later down the line that it is. You want to keep  your brain as healthy as possible, and you can do this with things like crosswords, Sudoku and word searches. Of course, there are other brain games that you can take up, these are just an example of some of the more popular ones.

These are the ones that you will typically find kids learning to do, but there are super difficult ones for adults if this is what you want to do.

Something Adventurous

You might want to consider doing something adventurous instead. If you’ve stayed in quite a lot of your life, not breaking the rules, not coloring outside the lines etc, then this might be a good idea for you. Or, if you simply like to do things that get your heart racing, this is also a good choice for you. We recommend that you find something adventurous. Now, this can either be something like riding a motorcycle that you will need to learn to do, or you can take up adrenaline inducing sports like bungee jumping. These aren’t your only two options, but they are good ones. 

If you’re going to choose to ride a motorcycle, you need to make sure you look into motorbike clothing for men and for women, depending on which you are. Get something comfortable, as the last thing you want is a chapped anything.

A Simple Skill

Finally you can try to master a simple skill such as baking. Of course, if you’re going to do it at a higher level it’s not simple, but you just need to get the basics down to make delicious treats. It takes your mind off of things, and ensures that there is something you know how to do!

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the awesome hobbies that you can choose if you are looking for something to keep you busy. It doesn’t have to be the case that every hobby you have involves sitting at home, or running around a field somewhere if you don’t want it to. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you find what you are looking for sooner rather than later. 

Refund Without Returning

REFUND WITH NO RETURN...

I ordered another batch of vegetables last week and this batch consist of vegetables mainly for soup purposes.  Old melon, water cress, lotus root and local pumpkin are in the batch besides cabbage, sweet potatoes, dragon chives and taro.  For these items they came to around RM40 plus with free delivery.  Among them is one Taro aka Yam.  

After 3 days, I took it out to cook with dried prawns, it is one of my favourite dish and I rarely have a chance to eat it.  Happily I cut it into half.... but to my great disappointment, the yam has turned bad!  Oh no, there goes my dish for the evening!  How could it turn bad so quickly?  I took a few pictures of the poor yam and sent it to the seller.  To my surprise, he immediately replied with a refund image to my ewallet account.  Wow.. that is fast!  Yes, I got back RM9.10 for the yam.... 

The colour is like this.... not whitish....

Turned brownish.... yes, it has turned bad....

I have to throw it away.... 

Plan B... changed my menu for the dinner yesterday.....

Cabbage with prawns and capsicum....

Pan fried Salmon....

Plan B dinner for yesterday....