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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.

Every Day I Don My Armor- A Physician’s Account

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Monki

We leave to go to war every morning knowing our risks. I did not sign up to be a soldier, yet here I am.  My job is to heal and I took an oath.  In Fabruary, I purchased three new … Continue reading →

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EATS: Smokey Spicy Garbanzo Snack

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Monki

Ever since we watched The Game Changer, Plum and Monkey King have dived whole-heartedly into the blissful world of plant-based eating.  So if you love your whole roasted chicken, brisket, pork shoulders, duck confit, beef tenderloin, quail, seared salmon, dover … Continue reading →

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Snowboard Trip Woes

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Monki

How do you nurse a sprained ankle and knee, Not to mention the ribs that are bruised and sore, The answer is simple enough to see: A fireplace, wine, and a movie, of course!   Because of this fall, by … Continue reading →

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A Story of How My Daughter Won Her Case of Doubling Her Dessert Intake

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Monki

Plumster was not feeling well yesterday.  I decided to make her chicken soup, followed by one of her favorite desserts: cupcakes!  I would like to say that her favorite cupcake is the one lovingly prepared by me from scratch.  But … Continue reading →

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Lean IN?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Monki

Life of a physician mother: 2pm, BOSS sees me heating up my (late) lunch in the common room, stops by to talk (me, starving, wishing I can get a minute ALONE to eat): I eat a big breakfast and big … Continue reading →

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Dead in the Yard?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Monki

In the middle of the night, my husband came by my desk as I was wrapping up some work, looking alarmed: MK: There is a dead possum in our yard. I believe our dog killed it. Me, not fully comprehending … Continue reading →

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EATS: Blistered Shishito Peppers

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Monki

With our drastic reduction of meat consumption this year, I try not to overdo it with beans and fish all the time.  I started making tofu dishes (more on that later!), and looking into vegetables that we normally don’t cook … Continue reading →

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EATS: Asian Noodle with Eggplant, Portabello Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, and Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Monki

With my daughter being a Pescatarian, I’ve been forced to get out of my comfort zone of relying on roast chicken and bolongnese sauce, and really think about how to make vegatable dishes interesting on a daily basis.  I bought … Continue reading →

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EATS: Mediterranean Pasta with Eggplant, Olives, Grapes, and Tomatoes

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Monki

The farmer’s market is bustling with all the vibrant colors of summer!  What caught my eyes this weekend were the purple eggplants and yellow cherry tomatoes.  I decided to make a pasta salad dish with these ingredients because:  1) this … Continue reading →

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EATS: It’s That Summer Feeling with Lobster!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Monki

Mom took me to the holy grail of homelife shopping: Costco. I was dazzled, mesmerized, and perhaps also a bit overwhelmed by the quantity of everything there, including shoppers and cars in the parking lot tranporting the said shoppers. Under … Continue reading →

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