Feed the Mommy——Creamy Tomyam Spaghetti

Both The Man and I had creamy tomyam spaghetti in different restaurants before, and we both kinda like it. Then one day, we were dining out at a food court, The Man ordered one and that very last one wasn't good at all.

So, I decided to try. But seriously, I've never cooked one before. I gathered what I needed to buy and went to the market, to the familiar stalls. I asked the uncle if he has tomyam ingredients, he pointed to me. And asked me how much I needed. Damn, I was totally clueless! I told him, I do not know. Uncle almost fainted. But he's being nice, he asked me how many people are eating and roughly gauge the amount for me. So nice of him!

Then, I went home. And called my mom! Lol!

My mom said she had never cooked a tomyam spaghetti before, so she has no idea. She never eaten any too. But she gave me instructions to tomyam. So I just add coconut milk as I like to make it creamy.

Creamy chicken tomyam spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 2-3 kaffir lime leaves 
• 3-5 slices of galangal
• 3-5 stalks of lemongrass stalks
• 3 shallots
• 1 tomato
• Mushrooms, quantity of your liking
• 10 Prawns for the two of us or chicken fillet (the next day when I made the second attempt, I used chicken fillet instead of prawns)
• 5 tbsp of coconut milk for one serving (add one at a time, to gauge what's the creamy level that you like for your pasta)
• Store bought tomyam paste
• Chilli if you like extra hot
• Lime if you like it sour (as coconut milk will make it less sour)

Method:

1. Prepare kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, shallots and tomato to boil in water for 10-15 minutes.
2. Then, add in the tomyam paste (amount based on instructions of the tomyam paste you buy), for me I added 3 tbsp. 
3. Add mushrooms and boil the soup for a good 10-15 minutes.
4. (I cooked the tomyam way ahead before I cooked the pasta so I actually stopped here before I continue. But in case you do these all at once, you can cook your spaghetti at the same time to al Dante.)
5. Scoop the tomyam to separate pan. Boil the tomyam, add prawns to cook for a few minutes. 
6. Add coconut milk one tbsp at a time to reach the correct creamy level that you like. Add chili if you like.
7. Stir in the spaghetti.
8. Dress with coriander.
9. Serve.
10. Cut a lime to serve alongside if you'd like it sour.

The first attempt was good but it's not creamy enough. We didn't even take photos, the whole dinner happened in a rush. It was good but not great.

I made more tomyam than I needed so I have one serving left for my lunch. I reattempt the dish and walaaaa~ It's finally creamy enough. But sadly, I forgot the coriander yet again. But it's good :)

Anyway, do not cook the tomyam with just the tomyam paste, it won't be fragrant enough.

I have lots of ingredients left in the fridge, my mom instructed me to keep them in freezer, they'll last. I vomitted last weekend, so, I guess no tomyam for this week. Stomach needs to rest.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Granola Bars on the Go

The Man has been very busy, going to bed by 1am has become a luxury. Mornings are usually in a rush, no time for breakfast. Sometimes, all he had for the mornings is a cup of Milo. That will last him until lunch.

I hate skipping breakfast. I tried to wake up for his breakfast, but I didn't manage recently. Lazy, plus I also go to bed as late as he does. I just couldn't. I always wonder how he manages to sleep only a few hours a day.

I have Pinterest on my mobile. I like Pinterest because I can always find something interesting. Even though I might not try any of them, but I always keep them in folders. Just in case. I've came across this simple granola bars recipe on Pinterest. And hence decided to give it a try so that this granola bars can serve as his breakfast when he's in the rush. Or maybe energy bars in his bag during his busy days.

So last night, after I put baby into bed, I started my midnight baking. It's pretty simple so it didn't take a long time.

First trial on granola bars

Take a close look, they actually look like shit

First trial, I'll give them a 8/10. They look like shit but they taste good. I love the peanuts and peanut butter, so fragrant. Especially right after baking them, my kitchen smells so good!! I felt that I could eat my kitchen!

I think I could make improvement on the moisture of the bars. Probably I should add a little bit more honey next time, to make it more gooey. Besides, I should really make them flatter, nobody had their granola looks as shit as mine! And maybe, I will try baking them shorter than 25 minutes. And also try the non bake method too!

Exersaucer

之前提及的，我给儿子租了一个Exersaucer。对于对Exersaucer不熟悉的妈妈们，这就是Exersacuer了！

Baby in the Exersaucer

其实Exersaucer和我们小时候用的walker很相似，但是下面的轮子被一个大盘子取代了。坐在里面的小瓜不能再满屋跑，只能在原地转啊转。当然，就是玩玩身边的玩具。当然，也可以学站，学跳。

玩啊，玩啊！～很认真的样子。

长劲鹿有这么好吃吗？

网上很多妈妈对这个玩具非常的不满意，且极度反对妈妈们使用。反对的原因主要是对孩子的盘骨不好。我对此也有点赞同，但是我并不是把孩子放在里面后，就不理他，让他在里面久久不出来。多数时候，我都陪他一起玩，每一次只在里面做15-30分钟。从来都不超过半小时。

也多得它，孩子才开始比较能够接受触摸不熟悉的东西。

虽然孩子对他的玩具基本只保持不到一周的新鲜感，但是对Exersacuer却能够保持将近一个月。是这几天才开始厌倦，越来越不想跳了。刚刚好，今天期满，还回去了！

等我们回来，再租别的玩！ :)

我是从Rent That Toy租的。这个玩意外面卖要$249，我租一个月$40。虽然也不算很便宜，不过这玩具不会玩很久，而且很碍地方，以后不玩了也很难收。房子不大，想到要收就头痛。所以，这类的玩具我还是选择租。

Exersaucer是我租玩具的初尝试。非常满意，肯定还会租。只要租满$35，就免运费。而且，每一次租玩具都累积分数，积分足够就可以扣租金。不错的。

快一岁了！

很快哦，这个小瓜快一岁了！啊，没想到原来我当妈当了这些日子！

快一岁的他，很多进展都比同龄孩慢。说真的，这种慢真有压力。身旁关心的话语很多，但是有时候关心多了，难免让心里有点难受。压力就慢慢的累积起来。

其实我天天看他，虽然进展是慢了一些，不过他是真的有在进步。只是哦，他性格比较胆小，跌过了就怕怕不做了。而且，不熟悉的，他不会碰。也很容易气馁，试过三次，做不到，算了，还是躺着吃手指好。

之前逛街在商场里让他试玩Exersaucer，他很喜欢。但很贵！于是，我租了一个。这一个月以来，他每天都玩。虽然网络上反对声四起，我还是得谢谢那Exersaucer。自从玩了它，他比较喜欢接触东西，对摸摸四处的事物比较不抗拒。（我觉得他可能有洁癖还是什么的，不摸不碰，也不喜欢不熟悉的人摸他。）

这个月以来，开始触摸了，开始向前跌（要爬但是不会，就跌啊！），上周日他爸爸生日的时候，他还自行拿汤匙要吃（虽然里面什么都没有！）。

别人看，或许觉得，怎么他还是什么都不会。

我看呢，他已经进步了。孩子有自己的步伐和性格，急也急不来。

我看他近来对吃比较有兴趣了，今天就让他玩玩吧！下午吃剩的金瓜，我晚餐时，弄热让他玩玩。结果，像每个小瓜一样，一个字——脏！

还得意洋洋！～

吃到一半，想到风扇！（所有有风的，他都喜欢，最爱冷气机）

脸上都是金瓜。脸上的算少了，椅背上、背后上、大腿上、地上、头上、耳后……

明天再玩吧！～

洗澡！！！

Feed the Mommy——腊肠土豆懒人餐

很久都没有好好分享，甚至都没有打开自己的博客。

今天难得我的儿子睡觉了，而且我也不打算开工（是的，最近有工作哦，不过暂时不告诉你是什么），我们两就坐在客厅，喝酒吃零食，看新加坡大选新闻。

我没有很认真的在看，我就懒懒的赖在我的懒人椅，聊天啊，上网啊，玩游戏的。

八月游澳门，在家赖了两周，还是回来了。几乎每天开火，为的是省钱，也是因为带着孩子很难天天外吃。这里分享我上个月煮的懒人餐。（其实我每天吃的都是懒人餐！）

腊肠土豆饭

食材：

1. 米饭
2. 腊肠一条
3. 土豆一个（小土豆）
4. Green Peas
5. 蒜头
6. 酱油
7. 胡椒

做法：

1. 爆炒蒜头，然后下腊肠、土豆和gree peas炒一炒。
2. 加点酱油和胡椒在炒一下，然后把食材都混入米饭里面。
3. 如同往常一样用电饭煲煮米饭。
4. 煎个蛋（或是弄个蛋花汤）配饭，就没有那么单调。

真正在厨房忙的时间，不到半小时。就这样有饭吃，不是很好吗？:)

吃饱了又可以继续忙家务，忙宝宝，忙东忙西……

金马轮咖啡饼店——最好吃的猪扒包！

说完那个很难吃的大利来猪扒包，就该说说我们最爱的金马轮咖啡饼店猪扒包了！

离开澳门之前，我们真的一定要到金马轮去！幸好金马轮咖啡饼店开得早，早上7点开始营业，好让我们来得及赶上10点多的飞机。在澳门街道还是冷冷清清的时候，金马轮几乎是唯一一家开门做生意的店家。跟下午的澳门简直是天渊之别。

招牌绝对没有欺骗顾客！

店家自做的面包，现叫现炸的猪扒！每份MOP24

快餐早餐，有点太油腻

这家店和六年前给我的印象还是一样，就是港剧里头的茶餐厅，顾客都是熟络的左邻右舍。大家进来打个招呼，寒暄几句。捧着一份报纸，搭下台。安安宁宁的吃一份早餐！

我们一开始，点了两分猪扒包，一份快餐早餐（面包，鸡蛋，火腿，奶茶），两杯奶茶。吃完以后，我觉得意犹未尽。猪扒包真太好吃了，热腾腾肯定是现炸，面包很软，猪扒腌制的味道也够，我忍不住再叫一分。店家外摆得零零总总的面包蛋糕，很想吃，也叫了一分椰丝挞。最终椰丝挞没吃完，太甜了！

我们这样吃，MOP141。满意极点！