After leaving my job, I was amazed to hear that one of my old colleagues, Alan, had been spotted with a new girlfriend. Alan had never shown any interest in romance, so this was big news. A mutual friend said the girl was very nice and chatty, [...]
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Virtual reality
My husband, a computer-systems troubleshooter, was riding with me in my new car one afternoon when I stopped at a red light. I wanted to stay a safe distance from the crosswalk, but my husband impatiently waved at me to move forward, saying, [...]
Fudging the forecast
I used to work in an Air Force Satellite Control Facility, where we would hold regular status briefings for department heads. On one occasion, a young officer concluded his weather briefing with, “20 years ago, using manual methods, we could [...]
Thai coconut rice with seafood
This aromatic seafood and rice dish, combining the classic Thai flavourings of coconut, lime and ginger, makes a very tempting lunch. Thai jasmine rice is a naturally fragrant rice with a great texture - if you do not have any, basmati rice [...]
Vietnamese tofu and noodle salad
An exciting layered salad combines crisp vegetables flavoured with fresh herbs, noodles and marinated grilled tofu. The tofu is best prepared several hours in advance as longer marinating will enhance the delicious flavour.
No shortcuts
Being colour-blind excluded me from certain jobs in the US Marines – but I was so determined that my recruiter took pity on me, giving me a colour vision test book to memorise before taking the eye test. Later that week, I took the test and [...]
Yakitori domburi
Domburi is a Japanese dish, the name of which originally referred to the bowl in which it was cooked, and Yakitori domburi is traditionally a one-pot meal of chicken and rice. The addition of buk choy will increase your daily vegetable count.
Chinese seafood noodles
This Chinese seafood noodle dish is so simple and quick to make. In under 30 minutes you will have a delicious, healthy and low-fat meal.
Low-fat laksa
This spicy noodle soup is popular in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. It is a hearty soup that makes a substantial main meal and can easily be varied to suit your preference. Try chicken or fried tofu instead of the salmon.
Crispy prawn tartlets
Tasty, fragrant and an impressive dish to serve as entrées or starters at dinner parties.
Pork dumplings with peanut salad
These fragrant Chinese-style pot-stickers are made with won ton wrappers. They are part fried, then simmered in stock and served on a bed of green leaves with a spicy salad of peanuts and crunchy vegetables, making the perfect snack or starter.
Seafood sesame toasts
A healthy and tasty snack dish that's perfect for entertaining and for the family.
Beef skewers with ginger dipping sauce
Delicious barbecue steak sliced into thin strips, then threaded onto wooden skewers with blanched capsicums. A perfect entrée or starter dish.
Thai fish cakes
These tasty fish cakes are a popular Thai dish that can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. They are perfect for entertaining, as they can be cooked indoors or on a barbecue and are easy to pass around at parties.
Lamb and plum wraps
Packed with crisp raw vegetables and juicy fruit slices, these wraps make a refreshing alternative to duck in this popular Chinese snack. They are ideal for entertaining because the lamb is equally good served hot or at room temperature, while [...]
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