Tofu and Spinach Protein Squares
I decided to be a bit more creative with my baking recently, deriving a recipe by combining two which I’ve made in the past (from actual published recipes I either found online or in a book). Continue Reading
A New Me for 2020
The 2010s were full of ups and downs for us. First of all, I got married in 2010. A few years later, we started our adoption process which eventually led to us opting for surrogacy using a donated embryo. After… Continue Reading
Happy 2020!! Hopes for the Coming Decade
A new decade is upon us. What my hopes are for the 2020s. Continue Reading
Height and the Size Inclusivity World
Size inclusivity isn’t just about plus versus non-plus, but also height. The petite market, which includes people who are larger, is widely ignored by so-called size inclusivity activists. Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas!!! I hope you enjoy your day!!! Image by irrenes/ShutterStock
Weaning off Facebook
Well, maybe not really weaning, but I’m trying to avoid spending too much time on that site right now. I’m getting the same ads and uber-PC posts on my stream. It’s just not…mentally positive, especially during the holiday season. People… Continue Reading
Why I Believe in Mirrors at Gyms
Plenty of people in the “body positive” movement are anti-mirror. They feel that it makes others self-conscious of their looks, that they’re too fa t (or two skinny), that their skin just “isn’t right” and so forth. They don’t even… Continue Reading
It’s ‘Mrs.’ or ‘Ms.,’ NOT ‘Auntie’ and DEFINITELY NOT ‘Cynthia’
The “Auntie” thing. Yes, I know it’s a cultural for Hong Kong-Canadians (and probably other Chinese/Asian cultures) and I grew up being asked to call my parents’ friends “Auntie” or “Uncle.” But sorry, wasn’t a fan of that. It still… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Purée Mooncakes
The Mid-Autumn Festival, aka the Moon Festival is this Friday and as usual, I’m going to be making my own version of mooncakes based on my personal palate. Last year, I based it on a baked pancake recipe and this… Continue Reading
On Turning 40 and Looking to the Future
I started my 30s as an engaged woman with a date and wedding venue secure, and on the hunt for “everything else” – an officiant, photographer (I think – I may have already had him booked), etc… And, of course… Continue Reading