Kangkong, A Veggie Which Can Cause Leg Cramp When Excessively Consumed?

Sambal Kangkong (马来风光), one of the signature Asian dishes you can easily find, especially in Singapore where this is one standard dish to have in a Zi Char stall. But have you ever heard this from your folks before? Don't eat so much kangkong, otherwise you will suffer leg cramps at night! Well, I do....

Ah Boss…Sorry I Need to Take One-Day MC. Auntie’s Visit…

First published: 19 March 2015. Updated: 06 Jun 2021. Menstrual cramp. Not every woman’s best friend. Especially when it hurts so much that all you want to do the whole day, is to cramp up your body and sleep off the pain. So ladies, if the cramp is serious to the extent that you need...

Sinseh Lam’s Monologue: Perspective

National Gallery Singapore A couple of weeks ago, I visited the National Gallery Singapore where they were exhibiting the works of a renowned contemporary Chinese painter, Wu Guanzhong, and his students' paintings. I came across this set of paintings by his students. Its seems that they were gathered at the same area, but their painting...

Hawthorn, Thor’s Favourite Snack

First published: 24 April 2015. Last updated: 03 April 2021. I know it’s lame. Hahahaha..Alright, let’s get back to the main topic! Hawthorn. Scientifically named Crataegus oxyacantha L. Or commonly known as 山楂. They are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs under the Crataegus genus. They can be found in China and are mainly produced...