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About Monki

I am a mother, a wife, a physician, and a scientist. This is a life style blog about recipe ideas to try out; fun events to check out; being a career woman; health concerns; parenting doubts and triumph; and all the silly and loving moments in between.

Winter Solstice Sunset

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Monki

First night of winter iridescent purple, fiery pink the Earth envelops herself into the longest night.

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Restaurant Review: Sunday Brunch at Gjusta

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Monki

We often stay home for breakfast on weekends to enjoy the rare occasion where all three of us get to sit around breakfast table and eat at a leisurely pace.  To usher in Plumster’s winter break celebration, we decided to … Continue reading →

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Snow in Venice Beach

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Monki

People not from Los Angeles like to say that they enjoy seasonal changes: autumn foliage, winter snow, spring rain, summer heat.  I get it.  During my recent trip to Chicago last week, I was giddy with childish delight when I … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Monki

Coming home from a four-day conference.  Caught this brilliant sunset from my seat on the airplane.  Home, sweet home.

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EATS: Polka Dot Fish and Pineapple Salsa

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Monki

  Monkey King is staying home with Baby Monkey this Thanksgiving week.  They spent the day playing music, deciphering codes and running errands.  As my way of showing appreciation for such high quality childcare, I decided to convert the polka … Continue reading →

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Green Broccoli and Lamb

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Monki

Look at what I picked up from the market this weekend!  A BEAUTIFUL romanesco!  Before eating it, I decided to turn it into a poem first, with lots of cheers and help from Plumster :) (adapted from Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs … Continue reading →

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Will We Please Be Nice To Our Children, Please?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Monki

When I picked up Plumster from school last night, she said to me, “Mommy, I am very worried.”  Alarmed, I stopped our track, bent down, looked her in the eye and asked her, “Why?  Why are you worried?  What are … Continue reading →

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EATS: Yellowtail Nobu and Mango Salsa

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Monki

Being a physician/scientist/mother/wife, one of my fantasy is to have a lovingly (read, unhurriedly) prepared meal waiting for my family as they return home.  This almost never happens.  From my Weeknight Warriors post, you might be familiar with the real hectic weeknights … Continue reading →

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EATS: Triple Berry Mint Salad

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Monki

After recovering from a severe cold and a week of homemade soup, I was craving for something refreshing and light. There were still fresh berries at the market this weekend.  I picked up  a pint of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries … Continue reading →

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EATS: Winter Daikon Soup

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Monki

As temperature drops and daylight shortens, I crave for a bowl of steaming, piping hot soup.  Growing up in Taiwan, there is always a bowl of soup that accompanies our meals.  These days I forgo such luxury in the summer … Continue reading →

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