Club 30's "Kill the Boredom Demon" Jive Pad, 27th Edition
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The gov will never learn that people who have to work late will never want to have kids
1. You are at work the whole day. Who is looking after the kid? A kid is not like a dog whom you can lock up in a room / cage if it misbehaves
2. Additional worries & stress
Plus all the reasons AV mentioned -
And people who refuse to work late usually end up getting fired or their career become hentankaki (no promotions, no increments).Originally posted by elindra:The gov will never learn that people who have to work late will never want to have kids
1. You are at work the whole day. Who is looking after the kid? A kid is not like a dog whom you can lock up in a room / cage if it misbehaves
2. Additional worries & stress
Plus all the reasons AV mentioned
And its impossible to have only 1 parent working unless you're a minister, MP, CEO, company director etc.
Maid/grandparents raising the kids? Not a good thing.
I actually know people who have ended up dreading their screaming kids so much they purposely work unitl very late in the office -
That's why I'd rather raise ChinchillasOriginally posted by viciouskitty74:Time now is 1720hours in OC CA USA. 7th February 2007.
I just finished cooking and hiding in the room so the family can have some 'family time'. Its sooo loving to hear them screaming at the kids alternately.
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Choco.
For a old time cook like myself & thebear, we only need:
One Wok with a high cover
One Pot high enough to boil soup with cover
Rice Cooker with Steamer option
For a small family, lets say Maximum 4 person:
At least a 26 inch wok; maximum 30inch.
Those Cornell Pot enough to submerge a small chicken will do.
Rice cooker with for 10 person, preferably that enclose ones that got timer to make porridge so you wont have to stand around to have to turn the cooker to warmer settings.
And get those wooden spoons or spatula for cooking. The metal ones are too noisy clanging on the sides of the pots. And the plastic wans melt. Also get those long bamboo/wooden chopsticks with no lacquer on them. They are better to use to turn some dishes or to pick up the veggies.
And if you are living in a condo/flat or apartment. Get one electrical deep fryer. Trust me, your cooker hood oil/smoke sucker is going to lose its ability in 3 months so you might as well get the deep fryer.
And lastly, a crockpot. -
Yeah manOriginally posted by av98m:And people who refuse to work late usually end up getting fired or their career become hentankaki (no promotions, no increments).
And its impossible to have only 1 parent working unless you're a minister, MP, CEO, company director etc.
Maid/grandparents raising the kids? Not a good thing.
I actually know people who have ended up dreading their screaming kids so much they purposely work unitl very late in the office
We will get such a huge income cut if one of us stops working
And that is with an additional mouth to feed
And that is like having to live on a shoestring budget for the next 20 yrs too
Screaming kids..... Can't stand those
If I have any I certainly hope they are quiet
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get your chincilla a mate and start a chincilla farm?Originally posted by av98m:That's why I'd rather raise Chinchillas -
I buy clothes only when my old ones start to resemble dishragsOriginally posted by honeymouse:I remember when I was young, always had to shop around for new clothes for CNY as if it's compulsory. Nowadays I just can't be bothered especially CNY is not such a big deal over here for us. I only buy new clothes when I need them.
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Mine is way too old.Originally posted by hisoka:get your chincilla a mate and start a chincilla farm?
Perhaps I'd get a Chinchilla couple after she croaks (probably another 3 years time?) -
what about a steamer and an oven?Originally posted by viciouskitty74:Choco.
For a old time cook like myself & thebear, we only need:
One Wok with a high cover
One Pot high enough to boil soup with cover
Rice Cooker with Steamer option
For a small family, lets say Maximum 4 person:
At least a 26 inch wok; maximum 30inch.
Those Cornell Pot enough to submerge a small chicken will do.
Rice cooker with for 10 person, preferably that enclose ones that got timer to make porridge so you wont have to stand around to have to turn the cooker to warmer settings.
And get those wooden spoons or spatula for cooking. The metal ones are too noisy clanging on the sides of the pots. And the plastic wans melt. Also get those long bamboo/wooden chopsticks with no lacquer on them. They are better to use to turn some dishes or to pick up the veggies.
And if you are living in a condo/flat or apartment. Get one electrical deep fryer. Trust me, your cooker hood oil/smoke sucker is going to lose its ability in 3 months so you might as well get the deep fryer.
And lastly, a crockpot. -
I think there's no such thing as kids who don't scream. Try eating out on weekends and count the no. of screaming brats you hear.Originally posted by elindra:Yeah man
We will get such a huge income cut if one of us stops working
And that is with an additional mouth to feed
And that is like having to live on a shoestring budget for the next 20 yrs too
Screaming kids..... Can't stand those
If I have any I certainly hope they are quiet -
I do so much with my wok.
Stirfry
steam
make soup
deep fry
satuee
My sister here use those cast iron woks. And after a few tries....I only stick to one 24 inch wok. Its small, but it serves my purpose, and its lighter to handle.
And there is a electrical steamer to help make food for the kids.
Microwave to nuke the leftovers for adult lunch. (Which incidently is me eating.)
And I had the electrical water thermos flask thingy working so i get to drink my hot tea everymorning! I dont know how my brother in law manages his coffee every morning. Waiting for the water to boil on cold winter mornigngs is a pain! -
Do you mean steaming is not good for the wok?
Hmm maybe I should keep my nonstick wok just for that purpose?Originally posted by Wanda:Yep. You'll have to season it well with oil, or better still, with lard. Then use regularly to prevent rust. The more you use it, the better it gets (except if you use it for steaming often, which kind of strips off the " seasoned coat " ).
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Wok works as a steamer. And the new age rice cookers comes with a steamer attachment.Originally posted by hisoka:what about a steamer and an oven?
And electric steamer is good if you have kids or you are living alone and only eats veggies.
Then get those 3 tiers electric steamer. They are lehchey to wash though.
Top tier steam brocoli; 2nd tier steam fish & final tier steam your rice/porridge.
Oven good only if you bake & can spend time grilling. -
get a new couple and let her play nurse maidOriginally posted by av98m:Mine is way too old.
Perhaps I'd get a Chinchilla couple after she croaks (probably another 3 years time?) 
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I think as parents you develop thick skin?Originally posted by av98m:I think there's no such thing as kids who don't scream. Try eating out on weekends and count the no. of screaming brats you hear.
I was so embarressed the last time Kan_i's kid screamed his head off in public -
Yep. You'll see the result on the wok after all that steaming. The " naturally-formed " non-stick coat will fade off, which makes it prone to rust if not used often for frying or stir-fry.Originally posted by choco B:Do you mean steaming is not good for the wok?
Hmm maybe I should keep my nonstick wok just for that purpose?
My mom passed me her well-used wok when I moved out, but sadly, it rusted due to lack of use, and I had to throw it away. -
wok steam troublesome lah, + msut cook more water i think.Originally posted by viciouskitty74:Wok works as a steamer. And the new age rice cookers comes with a steamer attachment.
And electric steamer is good if you have kids or you are living alone and only eats veggies.
Then get those 3 tiers electric steamer. They are lehchey to wash though.
Top tier steam brocoli; 2nd tier steam fish & final tier steam your rice/porridge.
crockpot? -
But wok...usually can only steam one layer.Originally posted by choco B:Do you mean steaming is not good for the wok?
Hmm maybe I should keep my nonstick wok just for that purpose?
If you want to steam multiple items, you cannot do it all at the same time. Very lehchey leh. -
Hi VK
Hehehe well I think I have the pots requirement settled. There's a maggi mee small pot and a big soup pot, although, they're stainless steel ..... but I don't really need corning ware for now, do I?
As for the wok, I spoke to the mom last night and she told me to go get an iron one, and to get rid of the nonstick ones She said there's a shop in somewhere around Mosque Street, I'll have to go check it out.
Wok size is tricky leh. Too big and it's cumbersome, too small and the plate can't fit in to steam We likes our steamed fish.
Cleaning after frying is hell ! I avoid that most of the time. I'd prefer to get a bigger oven rather than a fryer
But that'll be for the future too.Originally posted by viciouskitty74:Choco.
For a old time cook like myself & thebear, we only need:
One Wok with a high cover
One Pot high enough to boil soup with cover
Rice Cooker with Steamer option
For a small family, lets say Maximum 4 person:
At least a 26 inch wok; maximum 30inch.
Those Cornell Pot enough to submerge a small chicken will do.
Rice cooker with for 10 person, preferably that enclose ones that got timer to make porridge so you wont have to stand around to have to turn the cooker to warmer settings.
And get those wooden spoons or spatula for cooking. The metal ones are too noisy clanging on the sides of the pots. And the plastic wans melt. Also get those long bamboo/wooden chopsticks with no lacquer on them. They are better to use to turn some dishes or to pick up the veggies.
And if you are living in a condo/flat or apartment. Get one electrical deep fryer. Trust me, your cooker hood oil/smoke sucker is going to lose its ability in 3 months so you might as well get the deep fryer.
And lastly, a crockpot. -
I was too, when I was with my neice at the Kohl's shopping mall.Originally posted by elindra:I think as parents you develop thick skin?
I was so embarressed the last time Kan_i's kid screamed his head off in public
She was refusing to leave the pretty greeting cards on display alone, so i had to pick her up and away. She screamed all the way out of the shopping mall.
I was embraressed cos a lot of people were staring at me....but one angmoh lady starts talking to the little gal and she becomes quiet and shy.
She was very understanding to explain to me that toddlers at this stage will do a lot more screamings and its actually okay and a good sign that the child is testing her lungs. -
Oooo. Hmm food for thought.
I'll have to ask the wok seller how to maintain the thing!Originally posted by Wanda:Yep. You'll see the result on the wok after all that steaming. The " naturally-formed " non-stick coat will fade off, which makes it prone to rust if not used often for frying or stir-fry.
My mom passed me her well-used wok when I moved out, but sadly, it rusted due to lack of use, and I had to throw it away. -
Yah....wok steaming very lehchey, must always monitor the water level.Originally posted by hisoka:wok steam troublesome lah, + msut cook more water i think.
crockpot?
The slowcooker lah.
We use to call it crockpot. -
Err ... usually I only cook one dish per meal at most two lah
Too noob to try 8 course dinner
My big-ass pot also has those... removable layers for steaming so can steam 2 layers thereOriginally posted by viciouskitty74:But wok...usually can only steam one layer.
If you want to steam multiple items, you cannot do it all at the same time. Very lehchey leh. -
Originally posted by hisoka:get a new couple and let her play nurse maid
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8 course dinner?? Haha...that's fun-ny!Originally posted by choco B:Err ... usually I only cook one dish per meal at most two lah
Too noob to try 8 course dinner
My big-ass pot also has those... removable layers for steaming so can steam 2 layers there
You're quite well-equipped eh? I only have this old one-tier electric steamer donated by an aunt (it's her white elephant) - i use it for cooking rice and steaming fish...not bad.