My late grandmother was really a great cook. She can put so many twists and turn a normal and “boring” recipe to a very inviting and appetizing dish. How i wish i can taste all her recipes again she’s now in heaven and there’s no way to have those wonderful dishes back. However, i am very thankful that i still have my mom who used to be a good cook as well. Though her dishes have  different approach unlike my grandma , it is till something you can never resist. Won’t you guys love those dishes with a twist? How about a Spicy Peanut Pasta? Does it sounds good for you? Well, i got used to eat pasta with tomato sauce or that white sauce for carbonara but I haven’t tried matching it with peanut. Sounds weird but exciting right? Actually, your dishes do not have to be very exotic. You can put some twist to eat by simple cooking them the other way around. Why not try to steam instead of deep frying or something like that, it will sure make a difference. Or , you can have weber grills at home to grill the meats without the need of going outside. I think that would make the meals more exciting and not so boring to eat. Anyway, I think i have to end this post now because i am drooling and craving now for a grilled fish… … and i can match it with a nice dipping sauce…. yum yum…

Coffee Anyone? I really prefer coffee than tea and actually, i am so addicted to it and I just can’t start a day without drinking a cup of it every morning. The picture shown in left is the typical one that i used to drink everyday. Sometimes I want it really creamy but I don’t mind drinking brew coffee as well. Though i am very much picky when it comes to brew. As much as possible I want a freshly made one. I know there are so many commercially  produced ones today but i still love those freshly brewed from our home coffee grinders. Using these coffee grinders are the best way to obtain superior quality brew since they offer fresh grind and also the right taste and mixture. I hate my brew coffee when the taste becomes too bitter! Well, even though we have coffee grinder at home, all i know is to brew my coffee (the typical one) and other than that, i knew nothing! I don’t even know how to make a perfect espresso, well, unless i have one of those commercial coffee grinders that are widely used in almost all coffee shops. Does anyone know how much does it worth? Well, i better check it online too. Anyway, I wish you all have a great morning!

It is really depressing to see that after all those hard works and after all those efforts and sacrifices, my diet seems not really effective to me! My body is still the same and i don’t see any improvement at all. It’s been 4 months now since i started this so called “No Rice Diet”. As what the term suggests, it is a kind of diet where you take rice out of your meal. Rice is rich in carbohydrates which is also a major contributing factor why we gained so much weight. It is also a stable food here in my country and it is being served on the table every meal time so you guys should know how hard it is for me to take it out from my meal for the sake of my diet. But then, I am so disappointed because I still got this flabby stomach despite of resisting all those temptation. Anyway, i guess i have to think of something else, an effective alternative that can really guarantee me of  a faster and satisfying result. Well what do yah think about taking lipozene diet pills? I have heard about it from my friends and i have read several lipozene reviews online. So far, almost all response are positive and it is actually dubbed now as one of America’s Best Selling Diet Pills, making me so confident to try it. How about you guys? What do yah think about taking diet pills as an alternative for my hopeless No Rice Diet? Feel free to share your thoughts here. Have a great weekend!

I went to visit Union Bank yesterday to ask them about my debit card. It’s going to expire this year and i want to know the actual process on how to renew my card. This is my first ever Debit card that i used for my blogging business. This is also the only way i can withdraw my money from Paypal. Anyway, it took me awhile in waiting there and it was a bit tiring.

I decided to stop by at Mcdonalds which is located two blocks away from the bank.

I do not have much cash at that time so i simply grabbed their P50 McSaver Meal. I didn’t actually like the Chicken Strip because it was a bit spicy but i love their gravy!

Because i find the Chicken Strip quite disappointing, i tried their McSpaghetti which somehow satisfied my cravings.

Of course, i wouldn’t leave Mcdonalds without trying their Choco Sundae…(My ultimate favorite)….

I just can’t stop looking at the photo…. yum yum…

The common way of preparing this simple “Clam soup” is to add sili leaves to the clams after the heat has been turned off. The pot is covered for a few minutes to allow the sili leaves to wilt before serving. You can also use Malunggay leaves. Actually i prefer Malunggay because it id very healthy especially for pregnant women.

Here are the ingredients that we will be using.

1/2 kilo of fresh clams
8-10 stalks of malunggay
half a head of garlic, peeled and finely minced
a thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and julienned
an onion, peeled and finely sliced
2 tbsps. of vegetable cooking oil
patis for seasoning

Simply heat the cooking oil in a pot. Saute the garlic and ginger together, then add the sliced onion. Pour about 5 cups of water; season with patis. Bring to a boil. Add the clams and allow the water to boil once more. At this point, the clam shells would be open halfway. Add the malunggay leaves, cover and simmer gently for about two minutes.

Weight Watch while on the Road

Watch it. Buffet breakfast offered in hotels can be loaded with sugar and fats. Have a simple breakfast~ whole wheat toast with low-fat mayo or non fat cottage cheese or some tuna with sliced tomatoes, fruit platter, soya milk, or low fat yogurt. A fiber rich food makes you feel fuller longer. Don’t skip the most important meal. People think that if they skip breakfast, they are cutting down on calories but they tend to overeat at lunch and eat many snacks through out the day.

Bag it! With zip-lock bags, you could slice you turkey sandwich into two and bag the other half for your next snack. This is especially true to restaurants that offer big servings.

Not just for Kids! Your other option to big servings is to order from the kid’s menu. You can also share the dish with your travel partner. This means eating in reverse. Instead of upsizing your fries or soda, downsize your food. Traveling involves exploration of different cuisines that your destination offers. While food trip may be an integral part of your vacation, this can lead to weight gain when left unchecked. Food intake must always be in moderation. Start ahead and choose to stay healthy!

I can feel the summer already. One of the indication are the watermelons which are scattered everywhere  in the market. While we’re driving on our way to Tagaytay, which is a perfect summer destination, we saw a group of roadside vendors selling a lot of newly harvest watermelons. We took advantage of it and bought some watermelons. You can serve this red watery flesh fruit as a dessert. It is also perfect to mix with your fruit salad together with some other fruits. Just add cream and presto! you have a yummy creamy fruit salad. You can also put this into the blender and add some milk and sugar to have a watermelon-flavored shake.

Watermelon is a great source of lycopene, which is helpful to prevent heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and even cancer. Watermelon is also a diuretic food which helps prevent kidney-related diseases! Yummy and Healthy!

My mom didnt cook anything for us before they leave so i have no choice but to cook something for us. I check out what’s in the fridge and luckily, i found a fresh pork.

I don’t what to do and i do not have any idea how to cook it. I remember when i was in Highschool we had our “Home Economics” subject which involves cooking and i remembered some steps in how to make “ADOBO”

For those whose not familiar with this recipe, Adobo is a traditional Filipino food.

Since this is my frist time to cook it all by myself i took pictures in every details hehe

Okay, here we go, last Friday, It was just me and my younger sister at home. My mom didnt cook anything for us before they leave so i have no choice but to cook something for us. I check out what’s in the fridge and luckily, i found a fresh pork.

I don’t what to do and i do not have any idea how to cook it. I remember when i was in Highschool we had our “Home Economics” subject which involves cooking and i remembered some steps in how to make “ADOBO”

For those whose not familiar with this recipe, Adobo is a traditional Filipino food.

Since this is my frist time to cook it all by myself i took pictures in every details hehe

Cut them into small pieces.

I took a Vinegar (oops i hope im doing it right)

Then the soy sauce, (oh my here we go)

Crashed some garlics (do i have to feel the garlic?)

The last time i saw my mom cooking Adobo, i saw her putting Laurel Leaves, so i did and i sprinkled pepper (should it be crashed pepper or whole grain?)

So here’s the disastrous outcome hahaha (marinated pork with vinegar and soy sauce)

I used a charcoal stove to soften the pork much faster.

Here we go, i placed the pan over the stove

Now its boiling,,,,,,,

While im waiting for the Adobo, i cooked rice, and im happy that ive cooked it perfectly well…. cheers!!

After a few minutes, i check it again, see! its boiling now

Now its freakingly boiling…i’ll wait until the the pork absorbs the sauces

Finally im done!!b hooray cheers!!

My first time to cook Adobo

Its perfect to match up with this very cold iced tea!!

Now, here’s the bigger problem, i have to clean all these mess..uh oh!!

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