Recipe - Longan Herbs

 

 

Longan Herbs

BAHAN-BAHAN:

•  Longan tin (serta sirapnya sekali) –
• Serai (diketuk) 
•  Lemon (dihiris) 
•  1 biji lemon (perah ambil jusnya) 
•  Daun limau purut 
•  Daun pudina 
• Air sejuk 
•  Air gula ikut manis 

 CARA MENYEDIAKAN: 

1.  Campurkan semua bahan.

Recipe - Kari Daging Kentang

 

 

BAHAN-BAHAN: 

•  3kg daging batang pinang dan sedikit tulang | daging dipotong kiub dibersih dan ditoskan 
• 5 biji kentang | dikupas dan belah empat 
• 1 kg santan pekat 
• 1 liter air
• 1 sudu makan gula melaka 
• 2 paket kecil rempah kari daging | dibancuh dengan sedikit air 
• 2 sudu makan kerisik 
• Garam secukup rasa 

BAHAN TUMIS: 

•  5 biji bawang merah | dihiris 
• 2 ulas bawang putih | dihiris 
• 3 tangkai daun kari 
• 2 batang kulit kayu manis 
• 2 kuntum bunga lawang 
• 7 kuntum bunga cengkih 
• 5 biji buah pelaga 

BAHAN KISAR HALUS: 

•  2 biji bawang besar 
• 10 biji bawang merah 
• 7 ulas bawang putih 
• 1 inci kunyit hidup 
• 2 inci halia 

CARA MEMASAK: 

1.  Panaskan minyak dalam kuali. Tumiskan bahan tumis sehingga harum dan masukkan bahan kisar halus beserta rempah kari dan tumis hingga terbit minyak. Gunakan api sederhana. 
2. Masukkan daging dan gaul rata dan masak sehingga daging kecut sedikit. Masukkan air, kacau, besarkan api dan masak sehingga mendidih, 
3. Masukkan kerisik, gula melaka, garam secukup rasa dan kacau perlahan. 
4. Masukkan kentang dan masak sehingga kentang agak empuk. 
5. Tuang pati santan, masak sehingga daging empuk dan kuah menjadi pekat. Matikan api. Sedia untuk dihidangkan 

Info chef: Campurkan tulang bersama daging bagi mendapatkan rasa kari yang enak dan manis.

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[Scent ] Forest Dew

 

 

Forest Dew 

 Vibe: Crisp, green, clean — like walking through a dew-covered forest

Pine → 4 

 Green Grass → 4 

Lily → 2 

[Scent] Desert Sunset

 

 

 

Desert Sunset

Vibe: Warm, soft, lingering — desert evenings with golden light.

 Sandalwood → 4  

Amber → 4 

Vanilla → 2 

[Parenting] 1st Week Postpartum

 

1st Week Postpartum 

The first week postpartum is less about "parenting" and more about physical and emotional survival. In Malaysia, this is your first week of Pantang. This plan assumes you have at least one support person (partner, mother, or Confinement Lady) to handle the house while you handle the healing.

The Golden Rule: 

• The 5-5-5 Rule
• 5 days in the bed: Rest, skin-to-skin, and feeding.
• 5 days on the bed: Sitting up, light interaction, minimal moving.
• 5 days near the bed: Short walks around the room, gentle stretching.

Day 1–2: The "Adrenaline & Recovery" Phase

• Your body is flushing out fluids and hormones. 
• You will likely feel "wired but tired."
• The Goal: Rest and Initial Feeding.
• For Mom: 
• Use a peri-bottle with warm water every time you use the toilet. 
• Wear high-waisted "granny panties" or disposable undies to hold large maternity pads.
• For Baby: 
• Focus on Skin-to-Skin. 
• It stabilizes the baby’s heart rate and triggers your milk supply.
• The Food: 
• Stick to "warming" Malaysian comfort foods like Bubur Nasi with ginger and threadfin (Ikan Kurau) or chicken essence.

Day 3–4: The "Milk & Meltdown" Phase

• This is typically when your milk "comes in" and your hormones "crash."
• The Goal: Managing Engorgement & Emotions.
• For Mom: 
• Your breasts may feel like bricks. 
• Use warm compresses before feeding and chilled cabbage leaves or cold packs after feeding to reduce swelling.
• The "Baby Blues":
•  It is very common to cry today for "no reason." It’s a hormonal drop. Let it out.
• The Support: 
• This is the day to delegate all chores. You should only be responsible for: 
• 1. Feeding the baby, 
• 2. Feeding yourself, 
• 3. Sleeping.

Day 5: The "Wound Care" Check-in

• By now, the initial "fog" is lifting, and you’ll start noticing physical discomfort more sharply.
• The Goal: Infection Prevention.
• For Mom: 
• If you have stitches (episiotomy or C-section), check them with a hand mirror. Look for redness or discharge.
• The "Pantang" Check: 
• If you are doing Urut (massage), ensure the therapist avoids your abdomen if you had a C-section. A gentle limb massage is fine.
• For Baby: 
• The umbilical cord stump might start looking "crusty." Keep it dry and outside the diaper.

Day 6: The "Logistics" Day

• You’ve survived nearly a week! 
• Now, reality starts to set in regarding the long haul.
• The Goal: Setting a Simple Rhythm.
• The "Station" Setup: Create a "Nursing/Rest Station" in your living room or bedroom. Include:
• A 2L water bottle (crucial for Malaysian heat).
• Phone charger.
• Snacks (dates, biscuits, or nuts).
• A basket with diapers/wipes so you don't have to walk to the changing table.
• For Mom: 
• Take a 10-minute "real" shower. 
• Use the Daun Mandian (herbal bath) if you like—the scent of lemongrass and ginger is a great mood booster.

Day 7: The "First Milestone" Review

• The Goal: Evaluation.
• Check the Diapers: 
• Baby should now have at least 6 heavy wet diapers a day. This is your #1 sign that feeding is going well.
• Check the Mood: 
• If you feel a "darkness" that is more than just being tired, or if you can't sleep even when the baby is sleeping, call your doctor.

Reward Yourself: You’ve officially survived the hardest 168 hours of new motherhood.

Survival Essentials Table

• Hydration
• Drink 3–4 Liters (Air Suam/Red Date Tea)
• Prevents constipation and boosts milk.
• Visitors
• Limit to Zero or 15-minute "Drop & Go"
• Protects your immune system and your rest.
• Housework
• Ignore it.
• Dust doesn't matter; your healing does.
• Naps
• 20-minute "Power Naps"Even if you don't sleep, closing your eyes resets the brain.
• Expert Advice:
•  In Malaysia, the pressure to be a "strong mother" is high. 
• Remember: Asking for help is a sign of a smart mother, not a weak one.

[Novel] The Wedding Breaker - Evelyn Rose

 

 

The Wedding Breaker ialah sebuah novel drama romantik yang mengisahkan tentang cinta, salah faham, dan peluang kedua. Cerita bermula dengan watak utama—seorang wanita yang mengalami hancurnya hati apabila lelaki yang dicintainya membatalkan perkahwinan mereka secara mengejut. 

Berasa dikhianati dan sedih, dia memutuskan untuk teruskan hidupnya sendiri. Seiring berjalannya cerita, lelaki yang memutuskan pertunangan itu mula menyedari perasaan sebenar dan menyesal dengan keputusannya. Dia cuba untuk mendapatkan semula hati wanita itu, tetapi kini wanita tersebut lebih tegas untuk melindungi dirinya dan menumpukan perhatian pada impian dan matlamat peribadinya. Sepanjang perjalanan ini, dia bertemu dengan orang baru yang membantunya menemui semula kebahagiaan dan harga diri. 

 Novel ini mengetengahkan tema seperti kepercayaan, memaafkan, dan perkembangan diri, menunjukkan bahawa kadang-kadang pengakhiran hubungan boleh membuka peluang untuk masa depan yang lebih baik. Akhirnya, watak wanita perlu membuat pilihan sama ada memberi cinta satu peluang lagi—walaupun membuka luka lama—atau berjalan ke arah bahagia yang baru.