Category Archives: Journal

A Delicious Black Mass Of Rot – The Black Garlic

Perhaps it was based on pure accidental faith that somebody discovered this gem? Maybe somebody forgot to bring their trash out for a long time, had no time to do groceries, and resorted to using five-months old leftovers? Maybe, just … Read more

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The Malay Dilemma – A Book By Mahathir Bin Mohamad

I am rather apathetic when it comes to politics, especially those concerning my homeland and her neighbours. But having received rave reviews from ex-colleagues about the content of this book, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the altercations presented … Read more

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Secrets Beneath: Ancient Chinese Burial Practices And Beliefs

The launch went all well – my virgin exhibition is now up and running.

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The Medieval Cookbook That I Read

The Medieval Cookbook by Maggie Black. Source: The Folger Shakespeare Library It must be strange to hear of anyone reading an entire cookbook, but that was what I just did. This book provides a fantastic insight beyond the dishes these … Read more

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An Unusually Normal Day For My Third Decade On Earth

Above: Getting high over a childhood paper-and-pen shooting game. I won! A happy yet simple existence with no regrets – is all I ask of life. And maybe a food processor in the near future, if wishes could come true.

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