Welcoming 2009 with ............

Hello everyone,one more day to go and 2008 is just history,how swift time flies and we are goin to welcome 2009,I hope that the coming year is much better than 2008.I wish that somehow our economic problem will have a good outcome and the new administration will be succesful to fulfill the promises they made during the campaign. All I wish for the coming year is good health for everyone,a courage to face whatever hindrances will come on our way and positive outlook in life in general.We all know that there is always a silver lining after every storm that we encounter.

Funscrape.Com | More Happy New Year Comments Personally,I almost lost my left pinkie last night while slicing the chicken,but thank God the doctor in ER were able to fixed it,and now i stillhave my pinkie=). Happy new year to all of us....may the good Lord will continue to bless us..i am glad that I have few friends in here that made my 2008 a memorable one.thank you guys!

An Early Christmas gifts (again).

I bet you are familiar with the jingle "Every kiss begins with K",but before you roll your eyes,I didn't get a kiss okey?but I got the K...stands for Kay.I am not into jewelries,I am fine with sterling silver or a 14k gold from walmart,I usually wear my ring and hoops and thats it. Last year,I got a purse and a sunglasses.When someone asked me what I wanted to have this year as a gift,my answer was simple,I want a pair of Havaiianas,since mine is old and been used many times.I thought that is what I am going to get but nah,much better than Havaiianas though. I got a necklace with my birthstone on it and a little piece of "diamonds"I am not sure if it real diamonds but let me call it that way=).The second one is a white gold bracelet with a murano stone hanging with it.I love it alot,but I am not sure if I am goin to use it,maybe it will stay in my jewelry box with the other stuff that I got. Thank you so much Santa,you never fail to put a smile on my face..Merry christmas everyone,hope yours will be good or better than before.Tata for now...

So different yet so Alike...

I just love these pictures,if you look closely you can see how much they love and care for each other no matter how different they are but in their hearts they are the same...they are in same directions and one goal,to love and protect each other.Isn't it great?Just to forget our differences and be in harmony?Wish people are just like them.To accept someone without expectation but....we are human and that is our nature,I guess we have to look around and learn what we are about to see.

A Winter Poem

I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you. It was to me, and it's very well written. 'WINTER' a poem by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre ' SHIT, It's Cold ! ' The End ......;)...

What the Heck!!!!

I received a mail today and I was shock to see a plastic container like a ziplock from USPS,it was really funny coz all I got is the back part of the envelope where u put the address.. I just wonder who did this and why they still sent it to me knowing it has nothing to read except for the senders name and mine.This is really bogus and alarming coz there was nothing inside except for the christmas card from Rose. I just wonder if anyone here has the same dillema as I have now,I guess we have to be very extra careful now a days of what we are going to put inside our christmas card when we send it to our love ones. I just feel sad coz I didn't really expect that it will happen to me and knowing this is USA..I hope nobody has experienced what I am having now...it is pissing me off. This is what I received and isn't it ironic when the post office plastic envelope logo is WE CARE,if they really do,they should not have open it in a first place or if they did,why they didn't put it together and send the whole thing to me since the plastic enevelope is big enough.

Nothing much...

These past few days I devoted my free time in baking some breads,I made some ensaimada but it didn't come out right,it was hard as rock coz I didn't wait the right time so it will rise by itself.I was disappointed and mad caused I followed all the procedure but I guess this is the beauty of baking,you really mess up and start all over again. So I tried again and made some Pan de Leche and bread with yams,I waited for an hour then form it into a ball and again waited for it to double it sized.After waiting like 3 hours nothing happen,the size were the same.Aunt told me to cover it and hide it in a dark and warm place,so I did and after an hour of keeping it in a dark place it did rise up,the size doubled up and I was very pleased. I ate it with coffee this morning and I will try to make some later when I mastered using the new mixer of aunt,it is big and hard to use but I will get use to it soon.Aunt asked me if I wanted to take a baking lesson or cullinary classes in Sullivan University but I am not sure if I wanted to go back to school with this kind of hardship we have,in terms of money matter we are tight and I don't wanna take a student loan for i will be in debt for how many years. As of now,I am just happy learning by myself,as long as it is edible and I am having fun making it,that is the most important thing as of the moment.

Anak ng Puto...Ay!!! Siomai

I don't know what gets into me lately but I am in the mood to cook.Looking back,I never really thought that I can cook,just the thought of cooking rice before was dreading me,maybe because I know when I opened the pots I have something to eat and someone will cook it for me My passion for cooking didn't come naturally,honestly I hate it,no,I hated it.I started to appreciate the beauty and value of cookbooks when we moved here in far-away kingdom where there is no way you can eat the usual filipino dishes by going to the restaurant,if you want it,you have to cook it.Way back in Ca.if we like to eat something,even just for fried fish or giniling with ampalaya,no big deal because 10 minutes away from our home was a filipino carenderia.So now I have no choice but to learn and cook it to feed my hungry tummy. We have a small chinese buffet in our town but the problem is,I got this very scary experienced when I bought Siomai from them,it's been a while since I eat siomai and now I wanted to eat it,the problem is I don't know how to wrap,until one day I saw Tyler Florence of Food Network did the easist way to wrapped it so I waste no time,I went to the grocery store and get what I needed.Well,it is not really that pretty but I can say the taste was really good. I made Puto for our "merienda" when Kat told me if I know how,I had this filipino kakanin book and I kept it well cause I know somedday I will need it and that day is today,it's my very first attempt so I have to make more practice and more patience especially when it comes to beating the white eggs and form it into what they call"mountain peak",whatever it is,I don't care. I know my creation is not that good but I am proud to say that they good and edible...Maybe someday I will learn how to make a pretty presentation,not that soon,I have to learn more..

You Got Me.....

Another tagged from Hazel,and oh boy this is pretty embarrasing.I haven't washed my face yet when I took this picture...but it says you have to take your picture right now.Ohh well,this is me what we can do... I hope i didn't scare you guys caused this is the face you will see in the morning if you live with me,aren't you happy you only see me here..=). 1) Take a picture of yourself right NOW!. 2) DON'T change your clothes, DON'T fix your hair... Just take a picture. 3) Post that picture with NO editing. 4) Post these instruction with your picture. 5)Tag 10 people to do this. So I am tagging the following: Roche,Jasper N.Ismat,Ate Eden,Herms,Stella,Mami Chrissy,and those who wanted to share their pictures unretouched....

How would like your Tofu?

I was really hungry when I woke up around 10 am,I didn't have any dinner lastnight cause I had so many paperworks to finished and I went to bed around 3 am and all I consumed was a countless cups of coffee,honestly I lost track of how many cups I had. I looked at in the fridge and all you can see are the usuals,Bacon,Eggs and varities of jams,I want to eat something really satisfying. Since I don't have to rushed up I decided to make something out of tofu,not just a deep-fried tofu and dip it with vinegar and soysauce.I want something with a twist.The beauty of working at home at late at night is something rewarding for me,I can have all the time in the world.So I decided to make tofu with 3 different sauces and a cilantro on it,I saw this recipe online but I can't really remember the exact procedure so I made it up according to my own taste. I wasn't disappointed after all,it came out very good and spicy,I love spicy food so there my hungry stomach were filled with satisfaction. Have a great day everyone=)

Only in the Philippines(Our Christmas Lantern)

It is only in the Philippines,that is a very common phrase we heard especially if we are outside in our native land.I thought before that phrase is a word to mock us Filipinos but just recently I figured it out it is really true.There are some things that can only be found in our country the Philippines. Today I put up our "parol" or christmas lantern that came from the Philippines and I am very proud to say that we are the only one that have that kind of decoration here in our place.Mom brought it last 2006 and only now I was able to put it.It really looks nice and our neighbor asked me where I bought it,and my reply was "you can only get it in the Philippines,and I repeated,yes..Only in the Philippines". Everytime it catches my attention,I can't help but smile and it bring back alot of good memories I had during Christmas Season when I was still in my hometown.One more thing,I believe that "only in the Philippines",I experienced how joyful the christmas season inspite of hardship in life.We didn't have much food but we have something in the table,not much gifts to received but so many friends that make us happy and that is enough reason for me to feel complete during Christmas Day...

I am Craving FOR..........................................

OK,ok,once in a while we are craving for something,like our favorite food that we don't know how to make it,or if we know but not really that good and your palate is really screaming for the delicious one. After a long hours of searching in the internet to find the perfect recipe of the food that I was craving for days,Voila!!!!I found it,not just delicious but with a twist,the best that I have tasted...so far...I won't stop searching if there is still a better one.You might wondering what I am craving for....it is just a Biko,a sweet glutinous rice cooked with coconut milk and brown sugar..I have tried ,tasted and cooked different kind of Biko,but this is the keeper.It is moisty and with the topping like this one,ohhh...you will not stop eating until you will finished the whole thing.WE usually baked Biko and it will last for about a week or two in the fridge then down the trash because nobody wants to touch it anymore.But this one,the moment it cooled down,it was almost gone. Note:If you would like to try this,just ask me for the recipe.

Better late than NEVER

Every year we have our christmas tree put up prior to thanksgiving day,but lately it was totally different,nobody thought of putting it up and even put a christmas decorations at all.I wonder when we gonna have our tree?Usually we have a fresh christmas tree but not this time,Aunt asked me to go to walmart and find a tree for us,I didn't ask why we are goin to have a plastic tree this year cause I understand,fresh christmaS tree is expensive plus lots of work by just putting it up and at the end of the season,it goes in the trash.I know financially we can't afford to throw it so it was a perfect idea just to have a plastic christmas tree and we can use it in the coming years. We still have our christmas tree decorations from previous years so I didn't get a new one,some christmas lights work perfectly so i crossed it out in the list as well.I didn't only get one tree but I got two,the other one is big and the one is small to put together with our santa and snowman.Kat and I put up the tree and decorated it as well.I guess we made a terrific job.Christmas tree topper is still missing though,it was in the office so I will put it up on Monday. We are not done yet,I still have to put the reindeer outside and the wreath but due to cold weather and slight snow I wasn't able to put it last Sunday,but hopefully this week-end I will finish everything with Kat helps of course.