Dinner Lately…

About Me

Background
I’m a Malaysian living in Windsor, ON, Canada. I was recently laid off from work, but I used to work in Michigan, just across the border from Windsor. My husband, Andy, is Canadian, Ontario (Canada). I am currently teaching kids yoga at The Children’s House Montesorri in Windsor/La Salle while job hunting.

Andy and I met at University of Windsor in 1999 and began dating January 15, 2000. His parents originated from Malaysia and lives in Toronto, Canada. Meanwhile, my family is still in Malaysia but I do have a younger sister here in the U.S., pursuing her degree in Microbiology in North Dakota State University. Andy too has a younger sister who had just recently graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto, with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have another younger sister back home in Malaysia who is majoring in Communication Engineering at Kolej Damansara Utara.

Interests
Yoga, cooking, reading, dancing, movies, reading design blogs and magazines, watching Divine Design on TV, volunteering, gardening, shopping, generally being active and dabbling in arts and crafts.

What else do you want to know about me? Leave me comments )

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20 Comments

20 responses so far ↓

  • Amelia // January 1, 2008 at 5:44 pm | Reply

    Happy New Year Christine.
    I got your profile from malaysiabrides forum.Although I dont know u well, but i think u are an amazing, attractive and active woman.
    How did u manage your time so well for your cooking, yoga and writing blogs? Thanks.

  • chrislsx // January 2, 2008 at 9:14 am | Reply

    Hi Amelia! Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for the sweetest compliments! I used to watch a lot of TV, but since I’ve moved to Canada, I had decided to spend my time more wisely and be more fruitful and do things that satisfy my soul, hence the cooking, yoga, and writing :) My hb on the other hand, is still pretty addicted to TV but he watches a lot of sports, which I don’t quite fancy. He’ll be going back to Uni in January, so that means I don’t have to nag him to turn down the TV anymore (I hope!!) :P

  • Danielle // January 6, 2008 at 9:46 pm | Reply

    Hey there,

    Another Windsor food blogger! Yay! I look forward to reading more of your posts.

  • chrislsx // January 7, 2008 at 9:43 am | Reply

    Hi Danielle!
    Yes, I had just moved to Windsor in November. Nice to ‘meet’ you ;)

  • Danielle // January 19, 2008 at 7:33 pm | Reply

    Hello again,

    I am looking to start another cooking club (in addition to the one I already belong to). I was wondering if you would be interested in joining us.

    You can contact me through my blog or email address.

    Here are some more details about how it works:

    http://maplesyrupandpoutine.blogspot.com/2006/09/cooking-club_30.html

  • bibomedia // February 27, 2008 at 9:38 am | Reply

    Have a nice day !

  • darren // March 13, 2008 at 10:54 pm | Reply

    Zomg Christine it’s darren of doris’ bf fame

    I just found your website using the internet search programs

    i try to cook every thursday for doris chiew, but she’s such a sissy and won’t eat anything spicy plz help me train her to be spicy eater5000

    btw i just got super smash bros brawl for nintendo wii you should come play it and beat up doris/andy/whoever

  • chrislsx // March 14, 2008 at 8:28 am | Reply

    -D- u’re hilarious!! DC won’t eat anything mildly spicy. You can try to make ketchup fried rice for her, I loved it when I was a kid :P We’ll be comin’ to TO 4 Good Friday weekend… we shall play Wii :D

  • The Antichef // April 24, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply

    Great blog! Glad you like Windsor… I’m from TO, not too far away… :-)

    you’ve got great pics on your blog. My food blog won’t be so pretty, I’m afraid… I reserve my energy for photographing knitting stuff. LOL

    keep up the good work! It’s inspiring,

    Kristina

  • chrislsx // April 24, 2008 at 11:03 am | Reply

    Kristina: I go to TO quite often, my in-laws live there. I do want to learn how to knit too :P Thanks for coming to my blog!

  • Jamie // May 27, 2008 at 6:47 pm | Reply

    Nice to see another foodie blog from the area. Can I post a link on mine to yours?

    http://onfooddrinkandmeat.blogspot.com/

  • lovefrom1stbite // August 23, 2008 at 5:46 am | Reply

    Great job chris!
    I saw that you’re interested in the Moroccan cuisine, and I just started my blog..I ll be posting authentic Moroccan dishes if you want to enjoy and try some :)
    http://andaluss.wordpress.com/

  • spicehunt // January 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm | Reply

    Hi Christine,

    I am a Malaysian too in NJ, I can see that you are a vegetarian, and I also cook alot of vegetarian food!

    Welcome to visit my site sometimes!

    Echo

  • Janet Clarke // February 21, 2009 at 8:14 pm | Reply

    Chris –

    Thanks a mill for having this website available. (I’m a huge Asian foodie, per my website – always looking for more exotic stuff.) Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending how you look at it), I’ve also now been vegan for two years. So as a rabid lover of rojak, I need to know: where oh where can I buy vegetarian belacan?

    I’m a New Yorker, and believe it or not have failed to find anything in our Chinatowns. So any info would be great. :) Thanks of course…and best wishes to you and yours!!

  • Ivy // February 26, 2009 at 10:03 pm | Reply

    Hi! I’m Ms Ivy from Klang, Selangor. I’m going to wedding soon but we suggest to having dinner in vege restaurants. We do not know which place we can find for “Herbal with vege” restaurants. Could you please help us urgently?
    Thank you.

  • Yancy // February 28, 2009 at 10:12 am | Reply

    Hi! Saw your great cake pics from Wilton classes. Just wondering if you know where I can learn them in Toronto?? Please let me know.

    Thank youuuuu!

  • ian // April 3, 2009 at 10:19 am | Reply

    I spent a lot of time working in Malaysia (Senai/JB) and have quite a few Malaysian friends still. How do you like living in Canada?

  • My Taste Heaven // April 6, 2009 at 4:04 am | Reply

    Oh , I used to travel to Detroit a lot ( for business trip) and you know since Windsor is so near, I actually went there for better Chinese food. How do you like Windsor?Normally I just went there for food :)

  • Denise // June 10, 2009 at 11:42 pm | Reply

    Christine,

    I’m a civilian Protocol Officer working for the US Army. My agency is in Warren, Michigan.
    One of my many duties is coordinating and executing a vast number of retirement and promotion ceremonies. For the past 15 years, I’ve been purchasing most of my cakes from a wonderful woman named Anita who bakes and decorates cakes as a side business; she makes a wonderful French Buttercream. However, last week she informed me that she may have to give up the baking & decorating, because the company that she has been obtaining her “white margarine” from is going out of business (Unilever…..). She purchased a few cases, but when it’s gone — I’m dreading that she will fold up shop! She’s tried a few other brands of white margarine, but doesn’t like the mouthfeel; says they’re too greasy. Might I ask what brand you use or your source? Please let me know, I’m desparate for her to remain in business. Any information you can furnish will be most appreciated. Thank you.

  • Udaysree // July 4, 2009 at 12:36 pm | Reply

    hello, i read your post Vegetarian Restaurants in KL from August 14, 2007. i really do like the pic from the Hare Krsna restaurant with the Indian food on a thali. would it be ok if i used that pic on my blog as part of the banner and on a business card that i am designing? i would be happy to give proper credit on my blog and linking back to your blog. if that is ok, please email me the original photo. hoping for a positive response… :)

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