It’s been really hot this past month or so until the recent Typhoon came that whenever we went anywhere, we’d see animals sheltering from the hot sun… cows, dogs, cats, … the only stupid animal that seemed to venture out on the streets on the Penghu afternoons was the tourists. US! If you’re going anywhere…
It seems we’re about to get our first typhoon in 2009! Don’t know if it will come, the area of probability is still quite large! But for those of you who are new to Taiwan: get some basics ready… including drinking water, extra batteries, some emergency snacks, packing tape (why?), a radio of some kind,…
With recent hot temperatures in Taiwan, H1N1 and various viruses have reared their ‘heads’ as usual. So we decided to take things into our own ‘hands’ after we saw how the kids would wash their hands. Since Taiwan is a tropical climate, we were appalled at how children here would ‘wash’ their hands, so to…
Spain: Italian Modena vinegar, olive oil, Fragolino wine & sparkling water., originally uploaded by Xosé Castro. I love to buy Pellegrino but the wife thinks it’s prohibitively expensive. Not me!
Trying to cheat weightloss? I’m always happy to share tips with dieters, even though I’m not on a diet at the moment anyway! If you’re needing an appetite suppressant, have you tried a simple alternative? Drink liquids, esp. water with your meals to help you feel fuller faster. The additional benefits of drinking are obvious:…
When I was a kid, I was plagued by acne, as I’m sure most teens are. It has left some marks on my face, though I wish it hadn’t. I also remember all the admonishments of adults, “don’t eat chocolate!”, “don’t drink this/that or the next”… none of it worked. My parents even took me…
Is there such a thing as effective diet pills? I doubt. A lot of people are looking for the silver bullet that helps people control their weight. But we already possess the knowledge for successful weight control for most people and the formula is quite simple. 1. Drink water to ensure you get properly hydrated….
Taiwan is famous for its treats or ‘little eats’ of which there are dozens of varieties of tofu, vegetable dishes, meat dishes, desserts, buns, teas… you can feast on the little snacks that you can buy in the markets here. And not one vendor is capable of producing more than one or two variations of…
For those looking for a miracle diet… one that sheds those kilos before the festive season arrives, you’ll no doubt be looking for the best diet pills, the ones that can help you shed 20lbs before the turkey comes out of the oven. Of course, if you eat that Christmas pudding, that Thanksgiving feast, consume…