Sunday 20 November 2011

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie with Apple Bits 

"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand."



The first thing that came to my mind this morning upon waking up was chocolate chip cookies. I know I had to cut back on sweets as I've been eating too much lately (again). Normally, I hide the weighing scale as it depresses me but I've read somewhere that one must keep track of how they weigh if on a diet. So now, the scale is right in front of my mirror, taunting me every time I look at my reflection. Instead of deflating my self-esteem though, after a few weeks, I became immune. I still weigh myself occasionally and instead of losing the pounds, they just...stay there. Neither going up nor going down. Not sure if it is a good thing. I feel great though you can't make me run a 10km marathon. Healthy enough to walk the whole day at a normal pace and not feel faint (with occasional ice cream breaks in between).

After having a healthy breakfast of cereal (whole grain, no sugar), Mr E and I headed down to the grocery store to purchase some ingredients for our lunch. And I picked up some chocolate chips. And some vanilla essence. I almost won but sometimes it's better to give in to your temptations (haha!).

Tuesday 8 November 2011

5th of November

"Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot..."

I find it suitable to commemorate my birthday with this poem in mind. It reminds me to look back at my past year and remember the lessons life has taught me–never regretting past deeds, spending more time with people who matter most and to keep on learning. 
my birthday feast

Which is why I have started this journal. I wanted to learn more about making delicious treats and pick up some photography skills as well. I was so inspired by countless of blogs and television shows wherein their food looks so good I could almost smell the aroma from my monitor! So, I can only try my best to keep baking and shooting photos and hope that with the constant practice I can become better. 

Moving on to more yummy cuisines...

Monday 7 November 2011

Apple Crumble (Polvorón) Muffins


I love apples–the crunching sound when you bite into it and how it is sweet and sour at the same time. And I am addicted to muffins (my ballooning weight can attest to that). So in order to satisfy my sweet tooth and (try) to eat healthy food, I made my own muffins from scratch instead.