Book: Catch Me If You Can

" It does not matter what you become as long as you become the best in it"

Even if you're a con artist, even if you trick people for a living, as long as you are good at it, being the best in the field is only going to get you further and more successful. Also, to be knowledgeable and have confidence in whatever you're doing is key. That is what I admire in Frank, he read up in the field of the job he is imposing, he kept notes and is hardworking. Although he may have applied his talents in the wrong way, his attitude and wits is surely worthy to learn.

This book is truly inspiring and entertaining. I didn't know it was a true story before I saw the Q&A section at the end of the book, which only made this story more enjoyable and inspiring.

Similarly entertaining in fiction: The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared

#Bacon, the next big thing for foodies

After the matcha craze, bacon is the next big thing. 

Hong Kongers are all in the food craze nowadays. Everybody is looking for the next "fashionable" food outlets to IG about. So the entrepreneurs were all in the rush to come up with the next special thing. For now, the special ingredient is - bacon. 

Soft Creme started with the milk sundae that has salty bacon bits

The boss of Elephant Grounds (facebook), Kelvin Poon is using a bacon brooch to inspire himself for a new ice-cream sandwich flavor (source). 

Yes, it is deeply in the trend for sweet desserts to be served with savory bits, salted caramel, Parmesan chocolate (personal preference) and now bacon ice-cream.

Foodies be prepared! The sweet and savory flavour is going to make the trending tag in IG. I'd start testing my angles for the maroon meaty bits. Oh, and also start developing some exercise regime to burn off those extra fat.

My take on the bacon, nothing special about the thin fatty meat slices.

Sorry for those who adore these meaty bits, to compensate for my inability to appreciate, I have found a morning recipe by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody which incorporate these savory bits with a sugary boost. (Her food pictures are amazing, makes my mouth water just by looking at them!)

Related: 港女行：潮流的甜品 Next Station Dessert & 雪國度

Adapting to Eating; My Way to Full Recovery

It is now almost 2 months after my surgery, and an update on the progress of my surgery is long overdue.

My locked-jaw is freed from its bounds 6 weeks after my surgery. The sound of my voice sounded unfamiliar and awkward to my ears. The first thing I said was "I had a runny nose" to my doc. Not the most symbolic first speech.

The first thing I did when I get home was to brush my teeth thoroughly using my children's toothbrush. I am finally liberated from the disgusting feeling of grimace on the back of my teeth. However, the stains caused by food stuck between the splint couldn't be removed, I was horrified that they will be permanent but I am glad and relieved to say that they have already faded considerably now.

I could only open my mouth to accommodate food on a small dessert spoon. For the first couple of days I eat mashed stuff, cream or soft cake and the like. It sure made a tremendous change to my meals now that everything can be of a different texture to just simply puree! the best thing is that now my fruits no longer has to be blended into juice. I can leave some small chunks and no longer had to strain away the seeds and bits. (tremendous savings on time and effort!!)

For the first week after my freedom of jaw, I had to take some antibiotics due to some secretion from my nose. It was yellowish and had a distinct strong taste that resemble pus from a wound. After the second checkup, I am now free from medication and constrain! Although I still need to train up my muscles to open my mouth and also to chew, I have already consumed much much more foodstuff and am happily expanding my variety!

Final phase: To the Orthodontist



And in celebration to my freedom!

If you missed my sufferings before this revitalization..
Part I: Post Jaw Surgery Update

Part II:I can't decide if I'm hungry or just bored.
Part III:Entertain my Taste Buds

Entertain my Taste Buds

I can't live without food. 

But I ain't going to settle for a 7仔頹撈.

I am going to venture into the world of flavors.

Miss P and I went cake-eating after work. (Since I still couldn't open my mouth wide enough or chew well, cake is the only thing that is easily accessible and tasty)

I am proud to announce that I have discovered the

Parmesan Chocolate Cake.

Chocolate cake, sweet, creamy, tiny tinge of bitter; grated Parmesan, savory, rich, cheesy.  Okay, maybe I've just created the lazy version of a chocolate cheese cake... but then instantly converting a chocolate cake into a cheesecake using Kraft powdered Parmesan is like having 2 cakes in one, who wouldn't like it? 

The cheese balances out the sweet chocolate cream, adds a more complex and interesting layer of flavour to the layered cake. 

For those who are still doubtful, have a look at this article - my inspiration and perhaps will be yours too.

Try it.

More about my jaw surgery:

Part I:Post Jaw Surgery Update

Part II:I can't decide if I'm hungry or just bored.

Part IV:Adapting to Eating; My Way to Full Recovery