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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.

Restaurant Review: Josiah Citrin’s Melisse

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Monki

As a follow-up to our 8th wedding anniversary celebration, MK took us to the Holy Grail of romantic dining: French cuisine. Once in a while, one encounters true excellence, perfection and professionalism.  This experience leaves one want to improve ourselves; … Continue reading →

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Wedding Vows

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Monki

We celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary last night! Monkey King made a fabulously festive meal of seared tuna steak, risotto, and salad.  After our congratulatory toast, and just as we were about to dive in to our feast, Plumster declared, “you should get married … Continue reading →

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Fairy Expert

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Monki

While I prepare our Father’s Eve dinner, I overheard Plum inviting her dad to play with her. Plum: Daddy, let’s play dress up! Monkey King replied enthusiastically: Sure!  What should we dress up as? Plum: Fairies!  Let’s dress up as … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Warriors

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Monki

The period between getting off from work to putting Plumster to bed is what I often think of as The Battle of Time.  There are certain activities that need to be checked off the list.  Some activities can be done in a … Continue reading →

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BARCYCLE: the everything-wonderul-rolled-into-one machine

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Monki

As summer approaches, I find myself heading towards the beach more often.  Yesterday afternoon as I was crossing the street, I heard music and laughter coming down the street.  Curious, I turned my head and saw this most amazing sight: a BARCYCLE!  What … Continue reading →

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My CEO Mother

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Monki

Mom has always been actively involved in her career throughout my childhood. When I was little and people asked me what my mother did, I told them that her company made this music equipment that you can sing with.  It would … Continue reading →

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Fragrances Along the Way

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Monki

Post-op Week 6: I went back to working full time in the clinic.  Sorry I haven’t written for over a week.  What with a busy schedule, demanding patients and that gnawing post-op sensation in the lower abdomen and pelvic region, … Continue reading →

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EATS: Japanese sea bass with ginger

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Monki

I’ve always have trouble making whole fish.  This problem is especially evident when Lunar New Year rolls around, where hopeful Asians prepare various delicacies as an invitation for fortunes to come.  I like eating whole fish because they have less … Continue reading →

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Plumster Turned Six!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Monki

We celebrated our Plumster’s birthday!  Because I still tire easily and am not entirely mobile, we kept the celebration intimate with eight of Plum’s good friends.  We had yummy tea party treats and a six-clue treasure hunt.  The kids had … Continue reading →

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Dads

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Monki

Just saw “The Place Beyond the Pines” starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes on our date night.  It has been reviewed as a crime drama about how the sins of a father affect his son.  On a more … Continue reading →

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