what did you eat first today?

Where are u from redsponge? We have laksa in Queensland as we have lots of Thai and Asian restaurants here. My sister craved it all the time when she was pregnant and really likes it. I didn't see her eating it for breakfast though, but she could have taken leftovers home and had it for breakky! I don't have it very often because I am vegetarian, so they would have to make me a special one. The tea sound interesting, I like your translation of its meaning. I wonder what's in it to give it the different taste to western tea. Do they use green or black tea?

Hi redsponge I've recently given up dairy products - turned from a vegetarian to a vegan, because of the environment and ethical reasons (not because I don't like the taste), so I stil don't know whether I may sometimes go against these ethics just to try something like your interesting tea. I do like to try local foods when I travel, even though they are usually less healthy than what I would normally eat, as long as they are vegetarian. So I may be tempted by your tea! I hope this isn't too much information for you.

vegegirl, I am from Malaysia. Nice to meet you here! hehe.. The tea that is used in teh-c-peng is red tea. :) If you have chance to visit Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, you must try this drink! The secret in the teh-c-peng should be the brown sugar used! ;p

Yes, we all have days like that. I dare say when it is the exception our body can deal with it, as long as we look after ourselves as a rule!

Oh, no, diet coke for brekky? Thanks for being honest with us Kelly.

Iced mocha Sounds yummy (but cold). If you haven't got time for brekky you could do what I do, I just carry a few apples and bananas and eat some of these whenever I get the chance as they don't need any preparation but they are good for me. It's a great thing to do if you are busy.

Garlic fried rice sounds nice, I wonder what country you live in - sounds partly asian and partly western! oops also reminds me I better pop down to the local cultural fest and check out the multicultural delicacies on offer! I better log out of mylot for a while!

don't worry, if you have been sticking to it, it will happen soon. Of course I don't know what is in your health beverages and heavy meal. If you aren't eating over the certain amount of calories they say to stick to to lose weight you should be fine and it will happen. If your heavy meal is too bad though it might not. I drink lots of water and try and eat only fresh or dried foods, except for when I am having naughty moments. But I did this for a few months and suddenly realised I had lost 6 or 7 kilos with little exercise. I don't eat meat and usually stick to a vegan diet. I am not actually dieting as such so I can eat as much as I want (almost) but it's just fresh fruit, veges, seeds and nuts and lots of water.

Interesting combination - it seems a few of us here like vanilla? Do you ever sprinkle nutmeg on your coffee or drinks as well?

That sounds interesting - real maple syrup sounds great!

What a combination. I love vanilla. I make an almond-vanilla milk that is really yummy!

Well that sounds quite unusual - hot dogs for breakfast! As long as you both enjoyed it. :)

Yes I used to eat that sort of combo a lot. I find tea with honey on toast is great if you are feeling a bit unwell. Now I eat more fruit as it is more nutritious.