Why I Love Bitter Gourd Soup with Minced Pork and Egg

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the satisfying warmth of Fu Kwa Fun (bitter gourd noodles with minced pork). In my case, I customize this classic hawker noodle dish to align with my keto lifestyle. I ask the seller to skip the noodles and load my bowl with minced pork, a perfectly poached egg, crispy pork lard, and a generous helping of thinly sliced bitter gourd, all in a steaming hot pork broth. So yummy! I omit the innards though, as I’m no fan of them.

This dish is more than just a meal—it’s a nourishing, heartwarming bowl of goodness that ticks all the boxes for taste and health. Just don’t lap up all the soup, which can be quite salty and sometimes added with MSG.

What makes this dish so irresistible to me is its incredible nutritional value:

Bitter Gourd: This often-overlooked fruity vegetable is a treasure trove of vitamins and antioxidants. Known for its ability to lower blood sugar, bitter gourd is also a natural blood purifier that supports overall health.

Minced Pork and Egg: Rich in protein and iron, these ingredients are essential for energy, and muscle repair and great for building red blood cells. Eat more of these if you’re anemic.

Pork Lard: Surprisingly, pork lard isn’t the villain it’s often made out to be. In fact, a 2018 BBC report ranked pork fat among the top 10 most nutritious foods, alongside superfoods like chia seeds and almonds. While I’m not ready to call it a daily dietary staple or accept its superfood status, I love its rich flavor and occasional indulgence in moderation.

What I love most about this dish is how it warms both the heart and the tummy. The bitterness of the gourd is balanced perfectly by the savory broth, tender pork, and the richness of the egg and lard. Each spoonful feels like a comforting hug, especially on a cool day.

I must admit, there was a period when I avoided Fu Kwa Fun. My genetic predisposition to high cholesterol made me wary of indulgent dishes and red meat, but since starting statin medication, I’ve allowed myself to savor it again. Moderation, of course, remains key.

Whether you’re a fan of bitter gourd or not, this dish might just win you over with its comforting warmth, delicious porky flavor, and undeniable goodness.

My favorite bitter gourd soup with minced pork, a poached egg and lard. It costs RM11 a bowl at a hawker stall in my hood, pretty reasonably priced I’d say.

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It’s Time To Celebrate Christmas With Faithful Fashion

Ever since I first heard the song ‘Holiday’ by Jimmy Fallon and Jonas Brothers a few days ago, I can’t get the lyrics and jingle out of my head. I love this Christmas song.  

Listening to Christmas songs makes me feel like I’m on a holiday. I used to go on a holiday during the Christmas season, whether locally or overseas. Each time we went on a holiday, Christmas songs were played everywhere that we went. I remember Mariah Carey’s ever-so-popular “All I Want For Christmas” song blasting away everywhere in Langkawi when hubby and I went there for a holiday with our good friend, Alan Y. Till this day, listening to this song brings me back to our holiday in Langkawi in the year 2001.

This is why Christmas songs have the magical power of making me feel holiday-ish and happy. It makes me want to put on some Christian Christmas shirts and book myself a holiday somewhere to soak in the Christmas vibes.

Christian t-shirt with one of my favorite Bible verses.

Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. As a Christian, one way of expressing our faith is through fashion, like wearing a necklace with a cross pendant or wearing a Christian hoodie or shirt. These pieces are a statement of belief, and even a conversation starter, as well as a great way to express your faith wherever you go. As Christmas is approaching, items like Christian shirts make great gifts for believers.

Christian Christmas hoodies for him and her.

Christian hoodies and shirts have become a popular choice for Christians to wear their faith proudly. Whether for daily wear, to the church, or during Christmas, these garments often feature meaningful Bible verses, uplifting messages, artistic crosses, or Christian-themed graphics.

The beauty of faithful fashion is its versatility. Whether it’s Christian t-shirts or Christian Christmas clothing, there is surely something for every believer and every occasion.  A cozy Christian hoodie or Christmas sweater becomes your best ally on chilly days or for church events.  These fashion pieces are adorned with biblical messages to remind believers to stay grounded and connected to their beliefs.

Christian Christmas t-shirt with a verse from the Bible

For Christians, there’s something comforting about wearing Christian clothing and accessories like a cross.  These fashion items help them stay stylish and warm while wrapping them in a message of hope. This festive season, why not get some Christmas Christian t-shirts or hoodies for yourself or your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to celebrate the birth of Christ? This season, let your wardrobe reflect the love, forgiveness, and inspiration of Christ while adding a touch of festive cheer. Merry Christmas & happy holidays!

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Geeky Holiday Fashion at Its Best

December is the most exciting time of the year. It’s the holiday season which means upcoming festive celebrations with friends and family. From funny t shirts to hilarious ugly Christmas sweaters, it’s time to let your wardrobe shine as brightly as your Christmas tree lights. There will surely be no shortage of ways to bring humor to your holiday outfit while putting a smile on everyone’s faces during the holiday season.

Whether you’re a true geek or simply love geek fashion, a geek shirt is witty and is a great way to spread holiday cheer.  If you’re a geek who are proud of your identity, a geek shirt is a must-have. Whether for gifting to a fellow geek or wearing it yourself, these quirky shirts show off your smarts and keep things fun.

Christmas t-shirt for Math geeks

Over the last two decades or so, the ugly Christmas sweater has embedded itself in Christmas culture as a way for people to embrace the festive spirit with a touch of humor.  This obnoxious and tacky garment has become an essential part of the holidays, but they radiated yule. People wear them to office parties and on Christmas day.  Imagine sporting an ugly Christmas sweater with the caption, “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal” or “Holiday Cheer By Obligation”. These sweaters are great conversation starters at parties.

Ugly Christmas Sweater with snowflakes for techie geeks.

A nerd shirt is a must-have garment for fans of witty fashion. Some geeky nerds like flaunting their intellect in a fun, humorous way. Imagine wearing a nerd shirt with a witty caption under a festive ugly Christmas sweater. That’s holiday humor right there while being thought-provoking

Imagine singing the super catchy Feliz Navidad Christmas song while wearing this cute t-shirt!

This holiday season, wear some geeky, nerdy or ugly Christmas fashion to nail the festive yet funny look. Whether it’s a geek t-shirt or an ugly Christmas sweater, let these quirky outfits make people laugh.  It’s a great way to embrace the nerdy, funny side of life and forget about being too serious.

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