We just started a new year and a friend commented yesterday that it’s already the 24th of January, which for those who celebrate the Lunar New Year means that another new year is approaching. The Lunar New Year this year falls on 17 February. For those who follow the solar calendar, the new year comesContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: New beginnings”
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Beginner’s Choice: Home-made Inspirations
A lot goes into the preparations for Christmas celebrations. Christmas celebrations have become a celebration for everyone in many countries. Christmas celebrations are not just about food, they are also about music. Last week when I caught up with some old friends, one of them who is in charge of a choir said that sheContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Home-made Inspirations”
Beginner’s Choice: Brunch Kakis
It’s not often that I get invited over to a friend’s place for brunch on a weekday. It’s more common to meet friends and acquaintances for a quick lunch at crowded venues where it’s hard to hold a proper conversation. Fatima, my friend and former colleague, reminded me that often deep friendships are forged inContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Brunch Kakis”
Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Christmas Meals
Christmas is a time for sharing joys, meals, and gifts. I greeted Elizabeth, who attended one of the first Homskil courses, with an e-card with the Nativity scene. The Nativity scene had stones on the ground outside the stable. The stones were not just decorative. They added a historical dimension to the Nativity scene. TheyContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Christmas Meals”
Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Home-cooked Meals
Meal times are family times. Cooking at home fosters family life. It also fosters friendship when friends join the family meals. Recently, my mother was talking fondly of a friend whom she regarded as the best cook among her friends. Her friend entertained at home often. Her culinary skills were outstanding. I remember my mother’s friendContinue reading “Beginner’s Choice: Sharing Home-cooked Meals”
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