2. Sous Vide Hardware Sous vide cooking requires very little in the way of hardware: a heater to keep the water bath at temperature, and a vacuum sealer to package foods so that they can be placed in the water bath without coming into direct contact with the water. While the commercial tools can still … Read more
Read Aloud This excerpt from Daddy’s Mo talks about a daughter’s fascination for her dad’s moustache! All about dad Anu likes many things about Daddy She likes the bright, paper lanterns he makes, the crisp onion pakodas he fries and the cute tortoise he makes out of paper. Besides, he climbs the stairs with a … Read more
It’s time to get shipshape and “buckle your swash” in preparation for an imaginary voyage on the high seas, as the National Museum invites families to its Island Adventures! But tell them they’re going on an island adventure – and they’ll definitely get excited! Tell your children they’re going to learn about Singapore’s history this … Read more
You will be astonished by how quickly your helpless new baby becomes a confident, eager explorer, able to master all sorts of new tricks. There is no need to push her toward achieving her milestones—she’ll get there all on her own. You can, however, offer her a little help when she feels frustrated by her … Read more
Cheers Add fun to your kid’s holidays with these delicious summer coolers. They’re freshand easy to assemble. Cranberry sparkler In a shaker, mix 120mll cranberry juice, 30ml orange juice, and 1tsp honey; shake, then pour over ice. Top with a splash or two of chilled soda and a cherry. An easy-to-make refresher. Peppermint shake Combine … Read more
Spice up your salads with this surprisingly health plant The Latin name for watercress, Nasturtium officinale, means ‘nose twister’. The Latin name for watercress, Nasturtium officinale, means ‘nose twister’. It’s a lovely description, I think, of the aquatic plant’s peppery bite. And it’s no surprise to learn that it belongs to the mustard family. Eat … Read more
Breastfeeding Problems Even the most seasoned breastfeeder can experience some discomfort and other problems while feeding. Fortunately, there are plenty of tried-and-tested tricks to help ensure breastfeeding is a success. Engorgement Check your baby is latched on properly as this will make sure that all of the breast is emptied of milk and help relieve … Read more
It is time to set a privacy policy you both can live with as your kid needs some space now. Remember when your child was eager to share everything with you, from her deepest fears and greatest delights? Up until a year ago, that’s just how it was with Amy Stewart Wright, of North Carolina, … Read more
The first medical checkup In the first 12 hours a pediatrician will give your baby a checkup. In addition to a head-to-toe examination, there will be checks made on skin color, temperature, and muscle tone, and on reflexes, such as sucking and grasping. Heart and lungs are checked to ensure they sound normal. Head shape … Read more
Maternity leave ending soon? Make the transition back to work easier for both of you. Returning to your job after having a baby, once your maternity leave is over, can cause a major upheaval for you and your little one both. There are lots of thing that start worrying you. For instance, there are new … Read more
A few minutes ago you were a couple—and now you are parents! The moment you have been dreaming of for nine months has finally arrived… so what happens next? Nothing compares with the moment when you meet your baby face to face. Of course your experiences will depend on your labor and birth and local … Read more
Developmental Milestones All babies develop at different rates, but as long as your little one is reaching her developmental milestones at roughly the appropriate time, you’ll have nothing to worry about. Keeping track of her development is not only a source of great pleasure, but also alerts you to any potential problems in plenty of … Read more
1. Foodborne Illness and Sous Vide Cooking Sous vide cooking, when done properly, can safely create amazingly tender chicken, a perfect soft-cooked egg, or a succulent steak. However, it’s also possible to set up a perfect breeding ground for bacteria if the food is mishandled. The heat involved in sous vide cooking is very low, … Read more
Best Snacks for New Moms Breastfeeding and the physical recovery from labor and delivery can leave you tired and hungry, so it’s important to top up your energy levels with healthy snacks throughout the day. The ideas here will encourage a speedy recovery and improved mood. All of the snacks suggested for pregnancy are ideal … Read more
With a name like “sous vide,” this cooking technique sounds foreign, and for good reason: the French chef George Pralus introduced it to the culinary world in the 1970s. While foreign in origin, it is certainly not complicated or mysterious. At its simplest, sous vide cooking is about immersing a food item into a precisely … Read more
Where did your marriage go? Blame the bad habits that come with parenthood. The joys of having a child can also add stress to your marriage The joys of having a child can also add stress to your marriage. And many couples develop bad habits as they become parents, says Dr Edward Gray, professor of … Read more
Hearing listening up In your belly At 20 weeks, your foetus can detect a garbles version of your voice. During the third trimester in response to the external sounds he hears. In the world A newborn remembers noises form the womb, such as your voice and song he’s heard. He can readily discriminate between speech … Read more
I’ll be completely honest and say that cleaning is my least favourite aspect of daily life. People often think that as I’m slightly planning obsessed I must have the ‘perfect’ house, but I’m always happy to dispel this myth! My house is generally well organised, but with five children it meets that ‘perfect’ status only … Read more
Chocolate Almond Bars My local grocery store recently started carrying specialty bars of chocolate infused with unusual ingredients: curry powder and coconut; plums, walnuts, and cardamom; even bacon bits. These exotic chocolate bars also carried exotic price tags, so I thought: how hard can it be to make these? With sous vide, it turns out … Read more
3.3. Chicken and other poultry One of the greatest travesties regularly foisted upon the American dinner plate is overcooked chicken. Properly cooked chicken is succulent, moist, and bursting with flavor—never dry or mealy. True, the potential of contracting salmonellosis from undercooked chicken is real; besides, raw chicken is just gross. But I’m not suggesting undercooking … Read more