Category Archives: HOME

Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Monki

Happy holidays, everyone!  May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish.  And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!  

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Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Monki

…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading →

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EATS: Stovetop Popcorn for a Busy Mom (Person)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Monki

I adore the smell of freshly popped popcorn in movie theaters.  The microwave version just cannot compete: that version tastes of artificial butter and is usualy either too oily or too dry.  I experimented with stovetop popcorn  a couple of weeks back, and can … Continue reading →

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EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Monki

It’s raining in Los Angeles! With the rain drops falling softly outdoors and the headlights of cars swishing by, I whipped up this hot concoction for a cozy night.  Here is the recipe: EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate Makes … Continue reading →

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EATS: Sunday Supper Summer Roll

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Monki

Sunday supper is often the one meal that the monkey clan gather together around the dining table after a busy week/end, to recharge with delicious foods and love.  We recently got into setting our ingredients out and having everyone make their own summer rolls.   Not only is … Continue reading →

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Market Edition: Offerings from Mother Earth

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Monki

Offerings from the farmers today: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, orchid, mint, thyme, arugula, bok choy, water spinach, kale, halibut, ahi tuna, garlic, parsley. There was a community garden representative there sharing gardening tips, experiences, plants and seeds!  They gave me a … Continue reading →

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The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Monki

From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we graduated from camping indoors to … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday, Pup Pup!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Monki

We adopted Zee when she was 4 months old.  She was rescued by a Taiwanese veterinarian who transported rescued dogs to Los Angeles.  When I saw her on Petfinder and found out that she was from Taiwan, I knew that … Continue reading →

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My Grand Day Off

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Monki

You are probably thinking, Spa day!  You know, I thought about that too, until I thought about the time and financial commitment I needed to allocate for such luxury and how much unhappier I’d become after such allocation.  So scratch … Continue reading →

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Can I Talk To Daddy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Monki

Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently.  Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with Spain? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy … Continue reading →

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