Vegetarian Buffet

1. Zi Zai Vegetarian (Woodlands)
Tel: 6365 4419
Mobile: 9799 5232

8 dishes, includes 1 fried bee hoon, 1 fried rice and 1 kind of drink eg. soya bean or ching chow
S$9.50 per pax
Transport fees


2. Zi Zai Vegetarian (Yishun)
Tel: 6640 3346
Blk 236 Yishun Ring Rd

15-20 pax
8 dishes, includes 1 fried bee hoon, 1 fried rice and 1 kind of drink eg. soya bean or ching chow
S$9.80 - S$10.80 per pax
Transport fees


3. Zi Zai Vegetarian (Tampines)Tel: 6781 1820
Blk 801 Tampines Ave 4 #01-281


*4. Da Zi Ran Su Shi Zi Zhu Tao Can Nature Vegetarian Delights Pte Ltd

Tel: 6487 7895 fax: 6487 5717
Blk 356 Hougang Ave 7 #01-803 S(530356)

Tel: 6553 4719
Blk 409 Sin Ming Ave #02-01 S(570409)

Tel: 6274 7505
Blk 112 Bukit Pumei Rd #01-201 S(090112)

Tel: 6286 8028
No. 37 Teck Chye Terrace S(545734)

veg_delights@pacific.net.sg

- $10 for 8 dishes, $13 for 10 dishes (does not incl GST)
- free delivery for order 35 pax and above otherwise S$50
- make full payment upon delivery
- do not provide stools for rental
- 2 tables with table cloth for food setup
- Price include table setup for food, disposable plates, cutleries, serviettes and rubbish bag


5. Chi Zai Su Shi YuanTel: 6846 4838
Blk 332 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #01-1881 S(560332)


6. Miaoyi Vegetarian RestaurantBukit Timah Coronation Plaza

*my choice

The Pearl Powder

The Pearl Powder is a natural source of calcium from the choicest freshwater pearls bred in the Taihu Lake near Suzhou. Pearl powder has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to soothe inflamed tissues, promote union by detoxification, calm the liver, clear away liver-fire, tranquilize the mind, brighten the eyes, alleviate spasms and tremors.

- applied topically to ease inflammation and promote healing
- used for redness and irritation of the skin in conditions like nappy rash, moist eczema, and other wet skin conditions
- can be mixed with an emollient for dry or flay skin conditions
- also applied to minor open wounds to accelerate healing
- especially good for chronic non-healing ulcers and sores

- used internally for spirit disturbances and tremors or spasms from internal wind
- particularly good for easy fright, fearfulness, anxiety and palpitations and insomnia
- for visual weakness, inflammation of the eyes or growths over the eye

First time Dad bathing Newborn TK

Darling learning how to bath Bb TK Step 2: Cleaning Face

Step 3: Washing head & hair

3rd week of motherhood

20sep-26sep

- had poh chai mee & fried egg w mushroom for breakfast
- 22nd time expressed 4.5oz of milk after breakfast
- napped after lunch but can't fall asleep, SMSed fren abt subscribing to phoenix IDD
- 23rd time expressed 4.6oz of milk after lunch
- dharma fren just out of cf and NB bb shower just over (2nd child boy born on 15 Aug, at wk 38)
- had dau ghee w veg meat & black bean soup for dinner
- updated expenses and blog
- 24th time expressed 4.6oz of milk before sleep

- 25th time expressed 3.7oz of milk at 6plus in the morning (having bad dreams these days and woke up after shouted loudly)
- had fried noodles & warm soy drink for breakfast (feet still swollen after delivery)
- sorted photos in the PC and sorted the receipts of expenses
- Nursing Home called to say they've sent Uncle to the hospital, doc called at 9.17am to say Uncle suffered from major stroke
- had warm soy drink for tea1
- had veg pig's stomach 'zhu du3' w xiao bai cai, mushroom, tofu for lunch
- napped and rested on bed & SMSed to Uncle's colleague friends to inform of hospitalisation
- 26th time expressed 4.3oz of milk
- had dow meow & soup for dinner
- darling went to buy fruits for offering (Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow)
- had korean ginseng soup for supper
- 27th time expressed 5.2oz of milk

- recycling collection this morning (the worker had a cigarette in his mouth & carrying another bag from our Korean neighbour)
- 28th time expressed 4.25oz of milk at 4plus in the morning
- had warm soy drink and pancake w french beans for breakfast
- cf lady helped to change the bedsheets and pillow cases (changed last month before delivery)
- had potatoes w veg dau ghee & veg soup w sweet corn, pearl beans, veg dumplings, carrots for lunch

2nd week Dearest Baby TK

14sep-20sep

8 days' old, you continue to suck your own tongue
9 days' old, darling bought plain flour for confinement nanny to rub on your body
10 days' old, you are sleeping better at night

11 days' old, your umblical cord is almost coming off
12 days' old, your umblical cord is hanging by thin 'thread' of skin, & finally drop by late afternn; had many visitors after dinner
13 days' old, Aunt Koh SB visited 2nd time, oni to see you and carry you 1st time
14 days' old, you have your 2nd nail trim and Grandma visited you & sang songs to you, and you wear your new diaper pants for the first time w napkin, Grandpa came to visit you w pomelo & veg mooncakes

2nd week of motherhood

13sep-19sep

- had fried noodles w carrots and mushroom & hot soy drink for breakfast
- had xiao bai cai w carrots & herbal soup w veg mutton balls for lunch
- called to make gynae postnatal consultation and towel bathed
- 5th time expressed 4.33oz of milk after lunch
- had veg chicken w mushrooms & veg soup for dinner

- 6th time expressed 4oz of milk
- had poh chai mee w egg for breakfast
 - had cabbage w carrots, veg chicken & veg soup (carrots, quail eggs, potatoes, sweet corn w veg mutton balls) for lunch
- 7th time expressed 4.06oz of milk after lunch
- darling had applied BC for little TK (bb gg to see doc if unwell)

- napped after cleaned up & darling bought $10 'jing feng san3' nearby (pa called to say TCM near his hs sell at $16 maybe better quality)
- had oats bread w strawberry jam & breastmilk for tea
- had call from F**** to receive a free 900g tin of formula milk stage 1
- had veg chicken w black ear fungus w potatoes, tofu w mixed veg & veg soup for dinner
- darling went to buy groceries w pa (2% Elderly & BYOB discount & items on offer) & saved $3.20 (had an apple)
- 8th time expressed 3oz of milk

- 9th time expressed 3.72oz of milk
- had chee cheong fun & soy drink for breakfast
- warm in the morn w no wind
- darling went to buy plain flour as Aunt suspect bb may be feeling discomfort around the shoulder blades & whole body (to rub) for his frequent cries
- cleared bowels (later gg to gynae consultation w ma)
- dark clouds at 9am and heavy downpour (went to nap)
- 10th time expressed 2.23oz of milk

- had red leaf vegetables & fried egg w old ginger & black bean soup for lunch
- watched abit of TV and napped again after updating expenses and journal (had oats bread sandwich w fried egg & soy drink for tea)
- 2nd time wiped hair scalp with herbal bath solution (wet towel dry after lunch)
- took a cab to the gynae w ma ($5 fare) and darling came shortly before it's our turn (quite a crowd at the gynae)
- gynae said the wound is healing well
- little bb TK has some stuck to his back and shoulders after rubbing plain flour w water and abit on his chest (will be gone after a few days)

1st week Dearest Baby TK

7sep-13sep

at birth, you frown, raised your eyebrow and smiled at dardy, before crying..

1 day old, you had your 1st injection of BCG on your left buttock
2 days' old, you had your 1st injection of Hep B
3 days' old, you turn your head from side to side in bb cot, such strong neck muscles..
4 days' old, confinement nanny says you stood on both feet while she showered you..
5 days' old, you had the 1st taste of Woodwards Gripe Water..
6 days' old, you're napping briefly after 2nd shower at 5plus 6 in the evening..and after 7lus..
7 days' old, you're still not sleeping enough..your BC is ready, CDA acct will be ready in 3wks' time..

Thich Nhat Hanh - Public Talk Live from Singapore - SE Asia Talk 2010

This talk from Thay was given on Friday, September 10th 2010 on the third day of the Singapore retreat "The Art of Living Happily in the Here and Now"
Made possible by the Plum Village International Online Monastery team and the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Topic: Peaceful Mind Open Heart - The Art of Living Happily in the Here and Now

Key notes:- Dharma body, fa sheng means our practice
- may still be weak causing us inability to cope with daily lives
- we all have dharma body, with strong dharma body, we can help ourselves and others eliminate suffering
- bring your dharma body wherever you go

- Living Dharma means practical ways brought by right mindfulness even when walking
- you produce your living dharma by your practice
- ask ourselves if our living dharma is strong
- if strong no fear about difficulties

- right mindfulness will help strengthen our dharma body
- best way is to practise with the sangha
- true sangha is community that has synergy
- sangha can include the laypeople
- can produce right mindfulness, concentration and wisdom
- thus produce the living dharma, which produces the living buddha

1st week of motherhood

6sep-12sep

- woke up at 4.40am and 6.55am to go to the washroom
- going to gynae to induce delivery w mum in the morning
- had 2 pc oats bread for breakfast
- mum bought a pkt of rice from Novena Sq Lingzhi Vege Restaurant and we shared
- we bought bought a pkt of bread (she was buying for dad, and me bought for darling as he may feel hungry tonight when I'm delivering, but we finished half pkt while waiting at the gynae)
- had 2 doses of pill inserted to induce delivery and felt slight contraction by 3plus
- reached home 4.10pm and mum prepared potato soup for dinner
- admitted tonight w darling at 7plus after abit leakage

- BC registration at TMC is $39.40 while at ICA is $18 (within 42 days after Singaporean child is born)
- bb born after midnight (~5h) and weigh ~3kg vaginal birth w/o epidural
- longest hour of my life when nurse Ms. Wang told me that I need to wait for another centimetre of dialation at 11pm- bb born before 12 midnight is charged for that day in hospital
- finally I can push at 11.45pm (~50min) but it was like the longest marathon I ever had (10km in ~67min) and very breathless

- nurse came to check my tummy (pressing on it was uurrrggghfully pain lor) and blood pressure 3 times in the night
- had to urinate latest by 6.30am or have to insert tube (so sip warm water obediently)
- darling lunch @Dolcevita at Mandarin oriental
- families & collegues came to visit and not all got to see little bb (by 2pm and by 8pm) as visiting hours are over (10am - 2pm; 4pm - 8pm)
- had minimal painkillers and doc said the wound healing well

- passed motion finally w/in 48h of labour (had been passing wind since)
- the food is good except I only got to enjoy once the veg fish and green papaya soup for morn tea (complimentary for breastfeeding mums)
- weather was cool and raining outside (felt cold & abit backache at night)
- suspect the mattress had to be flipped and turned upside down, bottom top but nurse said no need, so I requested for extra blanket to tuck beneath my back
- darling and family came to visit (pa & ma carried little bb and darling too and ma tried to feed for the first time)

Healthy diet for a young junior

- provide a wide variety of wholegrains such as oats, brown rice, corn and wholemeal bread and pasta
- young children should consume at least 2 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, esp those high in vitamin C like broccoli, citrus fruits and strawberries

- introduce protein-rich foods such as eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds, red meat and chicken
- olive oil and oily fish contain healthy fats
- supplements should not replace a healthy balanced diet and should be given after consulting your doc

Baby Care Fair 2010

Date: 2-5 Sep 2010
Venue: Square 2
Details in September 2010 issue of Mother & Baby

Vegetarian Pig’s Trotters and Groundnut Soup or Porridge

Ingredients:

pig’s trotters Vegetarian dau ghee
200 g fresh groundnuts
1 spoonful of Chinese vinegar


Method:

   1. Clean and split the trotters.
   2. Boil and simmer with groundnuts in water.
   3. Add a pinch of salt and vinegar.
   4. Cook until it becomes soft.
   5. Rice can be added to make porridge.

Win 1 month’s supply of Nestlé CERELAC®!*

Nestlé CERELAC® is the First and Only infant cereals with Bifidus BL® and Immunonutrients™. Discover why they are so important here.

This September, Nestlé Baby Club would love to delight 30 lucky members with 1 month’s supply of Nestlé CERELAC®!*

To win, simply answer this question: Nestlé CERELAC® is the First and Only infant cereals with Bifidus BL® and Immunonutrients™. True or False?

Email your answer by 30 Sep 2010 to nestlebaby@sg.nestle.com with the following details:

• Subject Title: Win 1 month’s supply of Nestlé CERELAC®
• Full Name
• I/C Number
• Contact Number
• Mailing Address

*Important to note:
• Lucky draw date is 1 Oct 2010
• Variants of infant cereals will be decided by Nestlé Singapore Pte Ltd
• Winners will be notified via email
• Judges’ decision is final

How can ordinary people learn to be happy

- walking meditation is very pleasant, transforming and healing
- almost everyone can do walking meditation, even in a wheelchair
- it includes your body and mind & your breath
- you'll become fully present, fully alive, and get closer to the happiness you're seeking

~Thich Nhat Hanh

Invitation to Piano Recital at Klaviesta 2010 Piano Festival

- Azariah is hearing impaired yet he won the first prize in the piano section of the National Arts Council competition
- studying in the Music Conservatory in NUS and gives many performances around the world
- You, your family and friends are cordially invited to attend an evening of classical piano music
- Azariah will perform works by Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev
Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Time:  7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: SMU Arts & Culture Centre (Basement Level of the Singapore Mgt U School of Economics - School of Sciences Block– Opposite Rendezvous Hotel & Cathay Cinema)

Map: map
Admission is  F R E E  of charge, however:
Registration is required: order-your-tickets

When to seek medical help for bb

- 0-3 mths, the body resistance of the baby is relatively low
- a usually mild illness can become serious if it is not noticed early and treated properly
- consult your doctor if your baby shows any of the following symptoms:

   1. Fever >38 Deg C
   2. Not active and feeding poorly
   3. Frequent, recurrent vomiting
   4. Diarrhoea
   5. Frequent cough
   6. Poor weight gain
   7. Persistent tilt of the head to one side

Important:
- Fever in a baby <2 mths old may indicate a serious infection
- Your baby should be seen by the doctor as soon as possible