By Andrea Pavee In a previous post, I touched briefly on a garden staple, whose popularity is somewhat on the wane; the Bougainvillea. In the 60s, 70s and 80s, these plants were in their heyday in Malaysia. Every home had at least one potted plant gracing their gardens. In fact, my fond childhood memories areContinue reading “Gardening: Blooming Bougainvillea”
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The Watermelon and Banana Match
One doesn’t always think of pairing watermelon with bananas, but a watermelon smoothie and banana bread make a cool match, especially for special occasions like Father’s day. Cel’s banana bread Cel’s banana bread is good for breakfast or tea, or any other time of the day. (She used a recipe she found on the internet.)Continue reading “The Watermelon and Banana Match”
Gardening: The Fragrant Frangipani
By Andrea Pavee On my daily walks, I have chanced upon many a Frangipani tree, along the roads, and in the homes of many a resident within the area. Nothing quite elicits the exotic like the Frangipani tree with its many vibrant colours and delicate fragrance. Hence, its popularity. However, it was not too longContinue reading “Gardening: The Fragrant Frangipani”
Gardening: The Gift of Nature
By Andrea Pavee Many, many moons ago, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with diabetes during a routine check-up. I was 35. The shield of indestructability, and impenetrability which I had cloaked myself with, shattered into smithereens. Diabetes is a serious, lifelong disease, with no cure. My doctor, very kindly, told me not to despair and thatContinue reading “Gardening: The Gift of Nature”
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