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Thursday, 11 March 2010
| Written by Adline A. Ghani
Local biochemistry at its best
 Hi there fellow foodies! In Part 1 of Fermented Foods, we looked at popular pungent ingredients from various parts of the world. Now, let’s take a closer look at some familiar smells and flavours that are common in Malaysian kitchens:
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010
| Written by Adline A. Ghani
The world loves itself some stinky, icky stuff
 I don’t know about you, but I love strong-tasting pungent foods. There’s something about a warm bowl of miso and a cool cup of yoghurt that gets the juices flowing, you know? Fermentation, of course, is nothing new, and people have been utilising it to make delicious foods and drinks for thousands of years. In celebration of all things delicious, let’s take a look at some popular examples of fermented foods from around the world:
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010
| Written by Adline A. Ghani
Malaysia’s very own Julie Powell
 If you’ve seen the movie Julie Julia, or read the book “Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment,” you’ll know all about Julie Powell and how she went from a dead-end secretarial job to starting a web log, getting a book deal and later a movie deal starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams (cue hundreds of food bloggers hissing with jealousy). Well, I’m here to tell you that we have a Malaysian equivalent!
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Monday, 08 March 2010
| Written by Adline A. Ghani
Humour magnets from Itsy Beadsy
 In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, why not celebrate womanhood with something funny, sassy and whimsical? Local blog shop, Itsy Beadsy, has got just the thing for you – something they’ve dubbed “humour magnets.”
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Saturday, 06 March 2010
| Written by Amy Loh
If your sex life is taking a turn for the worse, maybe exercising might do the trick!
 What did I hear you say? Life is too short and you need to enjoy it therefore you don’t have time to exercise and be on a healthy diet?
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Friday, 05 March 2010
| Written by A. A.Kris
The cure for female hysteria, how history is stranger than fiction
 One can argue that womanhood and female sexuality is today, as clouded in mystery as it ever was, but a look back in history will reveal just how much things have ‘progressed’. For example, did you know that up to the early 20th century, women were regularly diagnosed with a medical condition known as ‘hysteria’?
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Thursday, 04 March 2010
| Written by Jrm Lar
Why? What? When?
 Each women has their share of mood swings, tiredness, bloatedness and laziness... as women, we have to go through it every month.
Like me, my monthly blues comes on the dot or a day or two earlier and it goes on for almost 14 days (to be precise 10-14 days). I had my Pap Smear done and I informed the doctor about it and she could not give me an answer. My cycle changed the moment I had my two kids. Before that, it was late or irregular. Strange what hormones do to our system...
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010
| Written by V. Nyn
Taking care of your health as a woman
 I didn't know that heart disease is the number one killer of women, surpassing any other diseases such as cancer etc. This brings to mind the health practices of women nowadays.
Truthfully, I would say that I've not been taking good care of my health/body. The excuse that I always give is that I'm busy, busy, and busier than a bee... but if I dig deep down, then I know it's nothing more than an excuse.
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010
| Written by Ger Jer
Myocardial Infarction, the low down
 I received this as a forwarded email and thought it something that should be shared. Having only recently lost a friend to a heart attack and having lost my dad to the same, I tend to take heart attacks seriously. I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this is the best description given inthe email.
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Monday, 01 March 2010
| Written by Mem Bu
Got a stomach ache? Have a curry leaf!
 Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my neglected, unwatered curry leaf plant would have curative properties. I've always thought of it as nothing more than a flavour for those delectable dishes. However, the curry leaf, I have discovered after stumbling upon an article on it, has been used for centuries in ayurvedic healing.
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Saturday, 27 February 2010
| Written by Aggy Chan
What not to do in a thunderstorm
 Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to take a shower during a thunderstorm? How about using the computer? Some people are of the opinion that it isn’t safe to do these things when lightning’s crashing outside; is this true? Let’s take a closer look at the myths and the facts:
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Friday, 26 February 2010
| Written by Rose T
How to tackle that messy pile of clothes
 I don’t mind washing the dishes, and I don’t mind mopping the floor, but for some reason, I’ve always hated doing the laundry. Still, it’s got to be done, those clothes aren’t going to wash themselves… or else I’ll risk smelling worse than a garbage truck, and we wouldn’t what that! I’m having trouble getting a decent date as it is!
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