http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/ mylittlecyberspot - Recent Comments Recent visitor comments from spots's daily photoblog. spots en Copyright 2008 spots http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-10.html?comment=1#c1322343 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-10.html?comment=1#c1322343 Dad (Singapore) Nice photo ! Hope to have you all more often at the swimming pool. The boys need more exposure in the pool to like and learn how to swim. :-)

]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:10:10 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-09.html?comment=1#c1318806 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-09.html?comment=1#c1318806 Nam (Singapore) ooo... I am going to try to make this for the wife :D

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:29:30 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-09.html?comment=1#c1318617 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-09.html?comment=1#c1318617 Dad (Singapore) Eh hem .... Sounds similar. Let me share my cooking method. Your description on cooking the chicken, particularly the rice, is what I learnt from my late mother; except for the steeping part in which the chicken is soaked in water several times. As for soup, I use the same water which was used to cook the chicken in the first instance, not adding chicken stock. I then add vegetable, fish maw (stuffed with mince pork) and some canned green pea, bring them to boil and serve it during the meal; no salt is added as it would have been added when cooking the chicken. Try making the vegetable chicken soup next time you cook chicken rice; I believe its a Hainanese style ! :-)

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:08:32 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1310889 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1310889 Nami (Singapore) Actually, that's what my mommy does. She dunks the chicken in super boiling hot water several times (sometimes up to about 5mins) then turns off the fire and lets the chicken 'sit' in the pot of hot water. It doesnt make as yummy a soup accompaniment which is why she also gets a separate pack of bones and such to add more oomph.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:30:53 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1299925 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1299925 Vanessa (Singapore) Hahaha... So singaporean... "You dowan?" ^_^

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:39:15 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1299915 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1299915 Vanessa (Singapore) My confinement nanny made really yummy chicken rice too... i'm not sure if her method involved boiling or steeping, though ;-) Have to check with her when i next meet up with her in Singapore!! :-)

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:36:13 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295887 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295887 Fong (Singapore) really looking forward to your chicken rice recipe! it's amazing... you mean "steeping the chicken several times in boiled water" will cook the chicken ... especially the thigh area? Texture of the chicken aside, I think you chopped the pieces of chicken very well.... mine always ended up ... yucks!

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:57:28 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295737 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295737 Dad (Singapore) Ha Ha HA ! Can't help to laugh to myself the quick response from Hubba. Welcome again to the clan. And we look forward to tasting your new chicken rice recipe. Ah, like I always tell people that chicken rice without its authentic chilli isn't Hainanese Chicken Rice. My challenge to you is to publish a recipe of this chilli sauce.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:34:20 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295727 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295727 tyan (Singapore) you mean you can cook the chicken just by steeping i in just-boiled water several times?Or the chicken has to be already cooked/half cooked? This looks very good,the background chilli and stuff makes the whole dish look even more delectable and professional!

ps yeah i bought lego,upon your recommendation,at Paragon Metro!:)

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:31:01 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295229 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-01.html?comment=1#c1295229 HubbaHubba (Singapore) You're now officially a Hainanese!

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:06:35 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-26.html?comment=1#c1283338 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-26.html?comment=1#c1283338 Dad (Singapore) Happy to note that you are involving Dan and Ben (?) in preparing your recipes. These are invaluable lessons for life. Not just knowing how to prepare food but also good family bonding. Such activities should be held as often as possible, in various fun ways too ! Happy cooking !!!

]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:33:59 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1265841 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1265841 Wayne (Australia) hahaha what an awesome story =D and a beautiful picture to go with it.\

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:22:05 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1265591 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1265591 Dad (Singapore) The 2 video clips showed how wonderful kids can bring joy to everyone viewing them. We really enjoyed seeing them in this brotherly behaviour. Yes, both are indeed growing up each and every day. The happiness they expressed to us each time we are with them is a very good feedback that you and Bim have been good parents to them too. Well done !!!

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:49:34 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1256035 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1256035 Stella (Singapore) So cute! Gosh they are rapidly growing up into little people...(as opposed to squidges and michelin men). Haha I wonder if Benjamin will grunt like that as a grown up specimen of the male species in the future. :P

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:57:49 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1255875 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1255875 Fong (Singapore) Well done Daniel ... and same to Ruth. You did an excellent job to teach Daniel sharing and loving and constantly encouraging and praising his well-behavior. Must learn a trick or two from you!

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:03:46 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1255740 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1255740 angela (Singapore) Hi Hi, thank u for ur comment... Keep those beautiful pics of de kids coming... Love to see them and learn from ur cooking.. ;)

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:10:24 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1253889 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-17.html?comment=1#c1253889 Benjamin (Singapore) Hi ruth!!

been always checking out ur blog... and ur kids are simply... ADORABLE:D
:D

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:38:02 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1249720 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1249720 spots (Singapore) Those are IKEA Billy bookcases! We 've had them since 2004 :)

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:12:02 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1249681 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1249681 angela (Singapore) Hi, May I know where did u get ur bookselves from? I had one from Ikea under de billy category but it gave way. I am now looking for one dat looks as sturdy as yours... consider de amt of books per shelf..
Pls advice. Thanks alot. Appreciate! ;)

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:58:37 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1247828 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-15.html?comment=1#c1247828 HubbaHubba (Singapore) JigglyWort It is! we need to send our kids to music lessons soon so they don't end up tone-deaf like daddy.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:44:02 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1242433 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1242433 Verna (United States) So adorable!!!

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:52:42 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-03-19.html?comment=1#c1241543 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-03-19.html?comment=1#c1241543 whitetruffles (Singapore) nice! this is cute and interesting. not the usual kind! good taste! have check out orly kiely's website and am thrilled to find many other nice colourful bags!!!! :) thanks for recommending! but yes, very very ex!

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:36:03 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1237872 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1237872 spots (Singapore) Reen, I hvn't confirmed whether they ship to SG yet. But, if they don't, I have a vpost account! :)
Shireen--yup, I didn't get your pics... :( Cld you resend me the URL? We cld still use them!!!

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:59:22 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1237020 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1237020 Shireen (Singapore) Looks great! shall check it out. Am trying to cook again.. :) btw, did you get the arpc pics i sent u for the project u are on?

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:19:14 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1236644 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1236644 Dad (Singapore) Ha Ha Ha ! We like your narration between Dan and Ben plating house. Glad that their relationship is getting better, especially with sharing of things. We noticed this behavior too recently. Dan is more tolerant now. We are sure you now enjoy watching them growing up as brothers like this. We do.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:59:04 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1235138 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-09.html?comment=1#c1235138 Reen (Singapore) hey Ruth, this is truly awesome way to keep our fave recipes! My current handwritten or cut out recipes from magazine is kept in a clear folder :P Or on my desktop.

btw, do you tink they ship to SG?

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:21:13 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2004-10-11.html?comment=1#c1229099 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2004-10-11.html?comment=1#c1229099 Y.Chuang (Singapore) We haven't been able to get the khai pad gaprao right. Any pointers?

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:32:35 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1225590 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-09-07.html?comment=1#c1225590 Lyn (Sweden) So adorable! I can't wait for my girls to get to that stage. :)

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:18:57 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1216817 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1216817 Bitsy (Singapore) Oops..I'm the one who cannot read yet...

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:55:17 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1215555 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1215555 spots (Singapore) hey Bitsy, if u read my entry carefully, you'll realise that Ben cannot read yet. He's simply taken a liking to my reading to him Richard Scarry.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:19 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1215353 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1215353 Bitsy (Singapore) I don't mean to be rude or anything like that but I'm kinda surprised that Ben started reading before talking. Don't you have to be able to form the sounds first??

]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:22:04 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1199225 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1199225 Teresa (Singapore) Ruth, u can buy Richard Scarry vcds from Carrefour or those neighbourhood shops....my elder son grew up on a diet of these VCDS....even now, he likes to watch..and he is 8 *blush*

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:28:50 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1199138 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1199138 Dad (Singapore) Oh dear.... Could you have misplaced the camera ? We hope to see (and hear) more photos and video clips soon.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:52:09 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1195516 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1195516 tyan (Singapore) i tried to look for Scarry's books after reading your blog but couldnt find it in the library near my place.Maybe i'll try bras basah one of these days:)

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:52:39 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1195298 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1195298 spots (Singapore) unfortunately, i lost my camera at chek jawa 2 weekends ago and cannot take pics/videos anymore! :(

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:17:15 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1193824 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-25.html?comment=1#c1193824 Dad (Singapore) We feel very heartening and happy from your account of Ben's abilities in relating to objects from the books you read to him. What about his talking abilities? Perhaps your next topic should be to capture this aspect on a video clip, if the opportunity arises. Talk, talk, talk..... to him at every opportunity.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:05:24 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1188474 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1188474 Emily (United States) Hi Ruth, thanks for blogging about what boys like! We have way too many pink girly things at our place and Nathan needs some boy toys. The fire station set sounds way cool. We play hide and seek too, and Janine used to do the exact same thing Dan does, but now she's much better at hiding. Sounds like you are having fun with the boys, what a blessing!

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:47:05 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1186482 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1186482 Dad (Singapore) Spots, we knew and told you that you will enjoy seeing Dan and Ben grow up, whatever pains you might have sometimes when they did not perform to your expectations. Continue to be patient and exercise more tolerance with them as you have always tried. You will enjoy even more being mother to them in the future.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:52:55 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-24.html?comment=1#c1186466 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-24.html?comment=1#c1186466 Dad (Singapore) You are doing a wonderful job teaching Dan the Do's and Don'ts. I am staying tuned to know what book Ben will be reading !!! He has progressed from saying "No More" to "Don't want". Wonderful !!!

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:38:59 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1185102 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-22.html?comment=1#c1185102 Shireen (Singapore) Hi Ruth, it sounds very fun! playing with your boys! :) a colleague once told me that boys are fun when I was expecting and kind of wish I had a girl. Now, I totally agree! :) ENjoy and do keep a record of these precious moments :)

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:18:34 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1175385 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1175385 fang (Singapore) so cute. and perfectly understandable though cos the base of the candle-holder is thin and shaped somewhat like a wick.

hope you managed to have a good long bath and some rest!

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:28:42 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-19.html?comment=1#c1175308 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-19.html?comment=1#c1175308 Dad (Singapore) I think the chalet is a good location - not ulu - for celebrating Dan's birthday. It has a relatively decent beach for Dan to play sand, an activity he likes. And the BBQ area is big enough for adult indulgence in "food" and just chatting watching the kids play! And with friend's kids around, I think overall Dan, including Ben, must have enjoyed their time there. Bim recollected spending his childhood days years back at the same location. I hope Dan will recollect this occasion some time in the future too. Happy Birthday Dan !!!

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:59:19 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1172348 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1172348 Reen (Singapore) Happy Birthday Daniel!!!!! May you continue to grow healthy and happy always.

My daughter just turned 3 last Saturday too!!! They shared the same birthday month as well :)

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:29:57 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1172179 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1172179 Fong (Singapore) Happy Birthday Daniel!

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:59:49 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1170998 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-18.html?comment=1#c1170998 qing (Singapore) candles upside down? so adorable! :)

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:18:47 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-06.html?comment=1#c1143107 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-06.html?comment=1#c1143107 Wayne (Australia) love their expressions!

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:50:04 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-06.html?comment=1#c1142370 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-08-06.html?comment=1#c1142370 Dad (Singapore) Good to have Dan and Ben "play" water and eventually overcome "fear" factor. When will they come for swimming ? Hope it will be soon.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:26:39 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2007-01-10.html?comment=1#c1138424 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2007-01-10.html?comment=1#c1138424 My Wok Life (Singapore) You took very good shots of your food.. Looks alluring! I have a similar dish, but made with pork instead. Just to share here..

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:39:35 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-07-27.html?comment=1#c1137108 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-07-27.html?comment=1#c1137108 Reen (Singapore) Happy Belated Birthday to You!!! :) May you stay cheery, happy and healthy!

Remember we were guessing each other birth date in july? Guess you are later than me, as mine was on 4th July.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:33:55 EST http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-07-30.html?comment=1#c1137107 http://mylittlecyberspot.aminus3.com/image/2008-07-30.html?comment=1#c1137107 Reen (Singapore) hi Ruth, its me! Been awhile i came in to read and browse through the pictures :) I been wanting to bring my 3 year old to the hort park and of course the new bridge walk here.

Thanks for sharing :) The picture looks great! And i hope i have another sibling for my daughter soon :)

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