Latest posts by Arthi
Judgement Risks and Paybacks
The other evening, when we were walking near the Esplanade Theaters by the Bay here in Singapore, Akank and I stopped for something to eat. I wanted her to try the Thai coconut ice cream, a scoop of coconut flavored sorbet served in one half of a tender coconut shell, to be eaten along with [...]...
Posted on 24 June 2015 | 5:41 am
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Eulogy for a friend
Goodbye, Prasad. I am glad I got to speak to you one last time before your time ran out. It must have been providence then that prompted me to look you up on Facebook, when an email I wrote you bounced back undelivered. It was on your birthday this year. As was the trend, we [...]...
Posted on 17 June 2015 | 8:12 pm
Read postMaintenance, a path less trodden -Journey to a fitter me.
You are familiar with the drill, the rigor, the sequence, the intensity. You know it all. You have reached the desired goal. Your bathroom scales have consistently shown you ten kilos lighter than when you began a few years back. You are happy and positive with the achievement. You know it was possi...
Posted on 17 February 2015 | 7:08 am
Read postHow to fire a Foreign Domestic Worker
It took me a long time to reconcile to the fact that I had made the wrong hiring decision with the help I recruited when we had first moved to Singapore, a year and a half back. I am unwilling to take complete responsibility for it, even though there are people (read husband) in the [...]...
Posted on 21 December 2011 | 3:20 pm
Read postWorkshop - Living in Singapore
I had the opportunity to attend a 2 hour workshop on Living in Singapore, conducted by a representative from The Singapore American Community Action Council (SACAC) . The workshop was not just meant for newly relocated families but for anyone who was interested and keen to know more about this beaut...
Posted on 14 October 2011 | 6:23 am
Read postBaby Carrots Insalata
This is an Italian Salad and so chose to keep its name intact too. Refreshing , light and tangy. The beauty of this recipe is that you can replace the baby carrots with cauliflower florets or a salad vegetable of your choice. (I am thinking broccoli, but you tell me what else you can replace [...]...
Posted on 16 March 2011 | 11:50 am
Read postSalad Asparagus
Another mildly flavoured, delightful salad that you can rustle up in minutes. I had never used Asparagus before ( in India) but had indulged in salads and pizza toppings when I traveled out of the country. Asparagus is easily available everywhere in Singapore and I eat Salad Asparagus twice a week a...
Posted on 15 March 2011 | 10:52 am
Read postRecipe for the Microwave- Vermicelli Upma
An easy to make version of the upma, adapted to the Microwave. I have perfected the recipe by making it over and over again till I got it in the right texture, flavour and consistency. Go ahead and try it, today! Ingredients you definitely need - Vermicelli, Peas, Onions, Tomatoes, Green chillies, C...
Posted on 14 March 2011 | 7:27 am
Read postCertify to hire!
Back home when you wanted to hire a housekeeper or a part time help all you had to do was, talk to your neighbours or friends. Then the word of mouth spreads to others and at the end of the week you had at least three or four people wanting to be evaluated for the [...]...
Posted on 7 July 2010 | 9:24 pm
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