Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 13, 2009
4 of them fly kite, so today, only Mum, Margaret, Ben and I went to CCK for the Mcdonalds Open Door Kitchen Tour at 3pm. We had hell lots of fun, actually as long as Ben and Margaret are around, they will laugh and tease at each other, non stop. Besides, Ben kept teasing the floor manager and kept asking for free drinks and stuff…LOL
Too bad, no photography and videography are allowed. We got to see their dry food storage room, walked into the cold room (temp: 18-23 deg cel), witnessed the way their wrap the burgers and grill the beef patties and last but not least, their world famous French Fries. At the end of the session, there was a Q & A session and all participants were given some coupon as token of appreciations. All lousy photos here were taken by my Iphone, yeap yeap, I forgot my camera !

Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 12, 2009
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Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 10, 2009
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Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 9, 2009
This is one of the page I always refer eversince I got pregnant. Here I am sharing with all my readers.
Extract from APA
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.
Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.
Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.
If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.
Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.
Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.
Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregnancy, and therefore alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can interfere with the healthy development of the baby. Depending on the amount, timing, and pattern of use, alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other developmental disorders. If you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant, stop drinking now. You should continue to avoid alcohol during breastfeeding. Exposure of alcohol to an infant poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during breastfeeding.
Unwashed Vegetables: Yes, vegetables are safe to eat, so you still need to eat them. However, it is essential to make sure they are washed to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis may contaminate the soil where the vegetables were grown.

Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 9, 2009
I was very reluctant to go out but I know I have to because
- we run out of eggs for tonight fried rice
- need to transfer money ( from POSB to OCBC )
- somehow I know I need my tea today
- my lunch is important
- need to go library to return books
So, after I’ve
- done with the babyplus session
- mopped the floor
- done with laundry
- washed the war zone twice
- blogged about our dinner last night
I will usually go to NEA website to check out today weather, the 3 hours nowcase. Okay, PARTLY CLOUDY but the sky seemed dark. I left the house around 130pm and walked to the bus station, hoping it won’t rain today because I hanged my clothes along the corridor ( good sunlight ), before I board the bus, checked again and it still showed PARTLY CLOUDY, from 2pm-4pm!
I reached the mall, had my lunch, bought my eggs and went to OCBC Bank. It was merely an hour, I walked out from OCBC Bank and it was pouring !!! I took out my phone and checked the nowcast, SHOWER WITH THUNDERS, 3pm-5pm! WT… I was thinking, okay! That’s it! No point rushing home to clear the clothes, at most I wash them again…sigh…
I then went to
- library to return the books
- Old Chang Kee to buy curry puff, yam pie and crab meat
- Toast Box for my tea
- top up my new ezlink card
And left the mall about 345pm. The feeling was not good while walking back because I know I have to clear my damped clothes. Walking closer to my block and I still peeped… eh, how come my clothes are gone? I walked slightly faster…

It must be my best neighbour, Mrs. Neo ! Actually this is not the first time she helps me to keep my clothing when raining. While we were away to Taiwan for 8 days, she was the one who water my plants. Imagine the terrible weather in May, I thought I would see dead plants. We wanted to say goodbye before we departed but they were out, not because we want them to water our plants but Ben thought that we should always communicate with our neighbour. When we reached home after the trip and saw our plants were still alive, we knew it got to be Mrs. Neo. Not only that, my money tree pot always fell after some strong wind and how come I know Mrs. Neo picked it up for me? ahha… soil on the floor… Besides, the whole family like our pooches, whenever they pass by our house, they will stop by and and say HELLO to Smoochie and Twistie.
Lately, she found out that I am pregnant and she shared some of her stories with us. We also told her that we will be inviting them over for the full month celebration. We are just so lucky to have the Neo Family to be our neighbour ! 
Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 9, 2009
Philippine Style Tomatoes Egg 菲式番茄蛋
Stir Fried French Bean 干煸四季豆
Taiwanese Mini Sausages 台湾香肠


Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 8, 2009
Woke up at 7am to prepare some simple french toast for DH.


Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 7, 2009
Simple Simple Simple Dinner for Margaret and Ben tonight. I wanted to call it Yi Mian Siu Dai 伊面少底 ( just like our kopi siu dai) because I cut down the oil, salt and sugar usage. Besides, there is no seafood like sotong or prawns, just dry shrimp ( I forgot to buy garlic again!) minced meat, fish cake and chye sim.

Posted by: Diana G.B on: July 7, 2009
A page I love to refer : Wilstar. I believe when you’re pregnant, you will find this page as useful as I think too. So, how much is too much? The Experts have stated that moderate levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative effect on pregnancy. The definition of moderate varies anywhere from 150 mg – 300 mg a day.
| 12-ounce beverage | milligrams |
| Red Bull (8.2 oz) | 80.0 |
| Jolt | 71.2 |
| Pepsi One | 55.5 |
| Mountain Dew | 55.0 |
| Mountain Dew Code Red | 55.0 |
| Diet Mountain Dew | 55.0 |
| Kick Citrus | 54.0 |
| Mellow Yellow | 52.8 |
| Surge | 51.0 |
| Tab | 46.8 |
| Diet Coke | 45.6 |
| Shasta Cola | 44.4 |
| Shasta Cherry Cola | 44.4 |
| Shasta Diet Cola | 44.4 |
| RC Cola | 43.0 |
| Diet RC | 43.0 |
| Dr. Pepper | 41.0 |
| Diet Dr. Pepper | 41.0 |
| Diet Sunkist Orange | 41.0 |
| Mr. Pibb | 40.0 |
| Sugar-Free Mr. Pibb | 40.0 |
| Red Flash | 40.0 |
| Sunkist Orange | 40.0 |
| Slim-Fast Cappuccino Delight Shake | 40.0 |
| Ruby Red | 39.0 |
| Storm | 38.0 |
| Big Red | 38.0 |
| Pepsi-Cola | 37.5 |
| Pepsi Twist | 37.5 |
| Diet Pepsi Jazz | 37.5 |
| Diet Pepsi | 36.0 |
| Wild Cherry Pepsi | 38.0 |
| Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi | 36.0 |
| Diet Pepsi Twist | 36.0 |
| Aspen | 36.0 |
| Coca-Cola Classic | 34.0 |
| Cherry Coke | 34.0 |
| Lemon Coke | 34.0 |
| Vanilla Coke | 34.0 |
| Diet Cherry Coke | 34.0 |
| Snapple Flavored Teas (Reg. or Diet) | 31.5 |
| Canada Dry Cola | 30.0 |
| A&W Creme Soda | 29.0 |
| Nestea Sweet Iced Tea | 26.5 |
| Nestea Unsweetened Iced Tea | 26.0 |
| Lipton Diet Green Tea with Citrus (16.9 oz) | 23.0 |
| Barq’s Root Beer | 23.0 |
| A&W Diet Creme Soda | 22.0 |
| Slim-Fast Chocolate Flavors | 20.0 |
| Lipton Brisk, All Varieties | 9 |
| Canada Dry Diet Cola | 1.2 |
| Diet Rite Cola | 0 |
| Sprite | 0 |
| 7-Up | 0 |
| Mug Root Beer | 0 |
| Diet Barq’s Root Beer | 0 |
| Sundrop Orange | 0 |
| Minute Maid Orange | 0 |
| A&W Root Beer | 0 |
| Slice | 0 |
| Sierra Mist | 0 |
| Fresca | 0 |
| 8-ounce Beverage | milligrams |
| Coffee, Drip | 115-175 |
| Coffee, Brewed | 80-135 |
| Coffee, Espresso (2 ounces) | 100 |
| Coffee, Instant | 65-100 |
| Tea, iced | 47 |
| Tea, brewed, imported brands (avg.) | 60 |
| Tea, brewed, U.S. brands (avg.) | 40 |
| Tea, instant | 30 |
| Tea, green | 15 |
| Hot cocoa | 14 |
| Coffee, Decaf, brewed | 3-4 |
| Coffee, Decaf, instant | 2-3 |

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