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Being at Home

2012-01-05T01:36:00.000-08:00

Written by Sherri Hicks

Being at home all day wasn’t right for me so when the kids hit an age where they were able to go to school I decided it was time for me to go back, too. I wanted to get my degree in biology and possibly work at a lab or something but I knew it was going to be a lot of work as a full time mom and wife. I’m doing it though day by day and though there have been some major challenges I feel good about where I’m headed. I love that I can get home and do my homework with my computer (we had to look up wireless internet providers by zip code to get the web at home) which means I get to spend more time with my family and less at the library. I can actually do about a third of my classes online from start to finish which makes things a lot easier – I just can’t wait to get done and start looking for a job! I love being a mom.

Ready to Fry Lumpia

2012-01-05T01:30:00.000-08:00

My husband decided to make some homemade French fries and we paired it with some homemade egg roll as well. We had a blast eating our homemade food but it is actually 2:23 in the morning here in Texas. Hubby got out late at his place of work so we end up staying late right now. We are planning to watch an old movie before going to sleep. Take a look at my homemade egg rolls ( lumpia ) below!

Start the Day Right with a Healthy Breakfast

2012-01-01T22:04:00.000-08:00

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and so it’s a huge mistake to skip this early meal. If you are running late, grab something to eat when you are about to start a long day in order to have enough energy. This will keep you feeling energized, making sure that your body gets the vitamins and minerals that it needs.

A healthy breakfast is one key to good health. It will be ideal to come up with a meal plan ahead of time that will serve as your guide towards healthy eating. Here are some healthy breakfast ideas that you can try:

Go for whole wheat bread that is rich in fiber. Leftover turkey or chicken from dinner could be used for a healthy sandwich. You can scramble egg whites and add a few slices of lettuce to make it complete.
Cereals are also another healthy breakfast option. Whole grain cereal snacks with a few slices of fresh fruits will provide the body with vitamins and minerals. Cook oatmeal and mix it with non fat milk.
Prepare a healthy smoothie and skip coffee. Several websites offer healthy breakfast recipes that you can try at home. Smoothies are a great option especially for those who are always in a hurry in the morning. A blend of fruits and vegetables makes it an ideal and complete drink that can fill your stomach in the morning.

In order to make this a less stressful daily routine, it will be best to shop for a week’s worth of food. Be creative and learn how you can mix and match different fruits and vegetables in order to have a variety of breakfast meals to choose from. Keep in mind: healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring.

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Holiday Theme Donuts

2012-01-01T22:00:00.000-08:00

I don't normally crave for donuts at times but for some reason today was a different story. One of my friends from work brought some Krispy Kreme donuts earlier today and I end up eating three pieces of donuts while I was at my place of work today. I was actually surprised because I really enjoyed eating them. Check out these delicious looking donuts below!

Diamonds and More

2011-12-29T23:44:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for jewelry for your spouse or fiancee/fiance? Well did you know that in this day in age you can actually purchase jewelry online? Well it turns out that this is possible, and although there may be several places that offer this service, I found a great place called White Flash, which can be found at Whiteflash.com that has great looking high quality jewelry that you can order from home. So why look for jewelers in chicago, jewelers in ca, or wherever else you may be living in, when White Flash is the best place to go? Keep in mind that White Flash has a huge assortment of wedding rings for both men and women that you have to see to believe. White flash also sells more than just wedding and engagement jewelry, they also sell diamond earrings, diamond pendants, diamond bracelets and much more. Also you should keep in mind that you can even get canada jewelry insurance or insurance for your jewelry wherever you may live at. One other feature that White Flash has that other jewelry stores do not is a diamond education link on their website so you can learn about what to look for when choosing a diamond or other kinds of jewelry. So what are you waiting for? Go and visit White Flash today, you will be glad that you made this decision.

Kitchen Nightmare

2011-12-19T01:39:00.000-08:00

I was watching the marathon of Kitchen Nightmare with Chef and Restaurateur Gordon Ramsay earlier this evening and I was really surprised on how he turned businesses that are on the brink of bankruptcy into a successful one by changing the menu and helping the people who manage the business to be a better owner in the long run.

By the way, the food was delicious and I wish and pray that someday I will own a restaurant I can call my mine in the near future.

Food Network

2011-12-05T23:07:00.000-08:00

Guest post from: Kent Lara
As a newlywed I am trying to make sure that I am fulfilling my duties as a wife. I try to keep the house clean, but I let my husband contribute to helping clean too. I only work three days a week, but my days are really long. I never feel like cooking when I get home from work. My husband and I have an agreement that he will cook on the days that I work and I will cook the days that I am off. It has worked well the past few months, but I feel like I am starting to cook the same meals over and over. My mom told me that she watches the Food Network to get new ideas for meals. I was not sure if I had the Food Network, or if I did, I did not know which channel it was on. I went to directstartv.com to find a list of the channels I have. I was able to find the Food Network and I have gotten so many recipe ideas from the shows on this channel. I think that my husband is happy to be eating new meals now instead of the same thing every night.

Adobong Pork

2011-12-05T22:53:00.000-08:00

Our dinner for tonight are consists of Adobong Baboy and Steam Rice. Since Adobo is one of my husband's favorite Filipino dishes, I'd make sure that I always prepare it every now and then. I am just happy that we arrived home safely because the weather is really awful today. The roads are frozen and we almost had an accident but my husband is quick to respond to what was about to happen. Thank God!

Flavored Popcorn

2011-11-16T16:45:00.000-08:00

Well the holidays are coming up soon; have you found gifts for everybody yet? Well not to worry, if you know someone who is difficult to shop for, I have the perfect holiday idea, flavored popcorn! Most people love popcorn but did you know that you can get various flavors of popcorn besides just caramel? Well right now there is a place called Uptown Popcorn which has a huge array of popcorn flavors that are not usually sold in stores. Some of these flavors including blackberry, blue coconut, bubble gum, cherry, chili cheese, and even beer flavors popcorn! Right now they even have a pink cotton candy flavor of popcorn which comes in a Susan G. Komen tin and best of all, part of the proceeds from the purchase of this particular flavor of popcorn will go to Susan G. Komen for The Cure. Right now if you would like to get some popcorn to give as a gift you can even order them with a holiday tin, again these make the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys popcorn and snacks. So why not go to Uptown Popcorn dot com today and get that special popcorn flavor, you will definitely be glad with what you find.

Fettuccine Noodles

2011-11-16T16:39:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I made a spaghetti using the Barilla fettuccine noodles which are bigger compared to the regular spaghetti noodles. We choose three cheese spaghetti sauce which in fact very delicious and to our liking. Dear hubby and I really enjoyed the larger noodles because it was our first time to use a different type of noodles for our spaghetti. Have any of you guys tried making spaghetti with a different noodles? Let me know and share your experienced here.

Check Out Walden University

2011-11-10T21:05:00.000-08:00

Are you one of the many people who want to return to college but just can’t seem to find the time with your busy schedule? Well thanks to technology you can go to back to school by enrolling in an online college and get your degree online as well. Although there are many online schools these days, one of the best schools is Walden University. Did you know that U.S. News and World Report have identified Walden degree programs as the largest by enrollment? Everyone interested in online college should learn about Walden University by visiting their website at WaldenU.edu. You will surprised at all of Walden University’s online degree programs which include bachelor’s degree programs, master’s degree programs, doctoral degree programs in a variety of fields including education, health, psychology, nursing, and much more. So why not go back to school and get that career that you have been wanting, check out Walden today.

Wedding Cake

2011-11-10T20:59:00.000-08:00

I really love the wedding cake that one of my childhood friends from the Philippines picked during her October wedding last month. I am so impressed because it is well detailed and the color and design are just amazing. Take a look of that delicious looking cake below! I am drooling.

Country Tables and Stools

2011-11-07T15:25:00.000-08:00

As most people are already aware we are getting close to Thanksgiving and soon it will be time for Christmas. Are you expecting lots of guests this year but don’t have a table big enough to fit all of your friends and family? Well right now is the time to get new furniture and why not save money while you do it? Right now, one of the best places to buy furniture is online at Become dot com because they have a huge assortment of furniture such as country dining tables, french country stools, sofas, coffee tables, and much more. I personally want to get myself a country dining table because I plan to have guests over this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and currently Become dot com has a very large variety of these tables for very good prices. So if you are looking for great high quality furniture at an outstanding price I highly recommend that you check out Become dot com today, you will be glad you did.

Craving for Fruit Salad

2011-11-07T15:16:00.000-08:00

I am thinking of making some fruit salad this coming weekend. I haven't had it for awhile now and I want to make the same fruit salad that my mother usually makes for us during special occasions. If everything will turned out great this weekend then I would love to prepare for Thanksgiving Day with my family and friends here in Texas. Good afternoon everyone!

Coffee Maker Parts

2011-11-01T22:53:00.000-07:00

Are you one of the many people who are looking for kitchen appliances such as toasters, juicers, microwaves, coffee makers, and other items? Well there are a few stores that sell these items but ultimately the best place to purchase these items is online. At The Gourmet Depot Co dot com they have a huge assortment of kitchen gadgets from major brands that are sold at awesome prices. Best of all they also sell parts for appliances/gadgets that you may already have such as krups coffee maker parts which can be quite difficult to find in stores. The Gourmet Depot is great because on top of the fact that they carry these great kitchen gadgets, they also have free shipping on many items that are sold there, for complete information all you have to do is click on the free shopping offer on their website. Personally, I plan to purchase a rice cooker since my wife really enjoys cooking Asian food, and until finding the Gourmet Depot, I was unsure if I was ever going to find a high quality rice cooker. So if you are looking for great quality, name brand kitchen gadgets, I highly suggest you check out the Gourmet Depot, you will be glad you did.

Dress Chicken

2011-11-01T22:48:00.000-07:00

My Uncle is doing really well with his business in the Philippines. He now supplies dress chicken in the market locally and I am so happy for his success. Here is the picture below from the chicken processing facility.

Wines as Gifts

2011-11-01T00:53:00.000-07:00

Last year I had a hard time finding gifts for many of my family members and I had to do some last minute shopping. This year I plan to do my shopping ahead of time and I just realized what the best gift is that I can give to my friends and family, Wine! Did you know that you can purchase wine gifts from your home by ordering online? Well it turns out that purchasing wine is not only possible, but incredibly convenient and easy as well. While there are many places out there where you can purchase wine online, I have to say that the best one is at Get Wine Online dot com because they have a huge assortment of wines at excellent prices. I really love the way that you can select your favorite wine at Get Wine Online dot com because you can search for wine according to country, price range, type, and much more. I also like that they have more than just wine, you can also order a large selection of liquors such as tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, and much more. So what are you waiting for, visit Get Wine Online dot com today, you and your friends and family will definitely be glad you did.

Binisayang Adobo Recipe

2011-10-31T23:03:00.000-07:00

It took longer for me to write an article about Adobong Binisaya recipe. But without further ado here is the complete recipe below.

2 pounds of pork sirloin, cubed
5 tablespoon of vinegar
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon corn pepper
water
cooking oil
3-4 pieces laurel leaves
5 cloves of garlic
salt

Procedure:
1. Mix all ingredients except the cooking oil and bring it to a boil
2. Simmer until meat is tender and water is almost gone
3. Set aside and oil to the frying pan
4. Place the meat and cook it till brown
5. Serve hot with steam rice. Share and enjoy!

Potty Train Your Pets Today

2011-10-29T00:42:00.000-07:00

Last month, one of my sisters in law purchased a cute little puppy for her son’s birthday. My sister in law and her son named this adorable little puppy Carter. By the way, my dear husband talked to my sister-in-law earlier today and he had found out that they are having problems with the little puppy because as of today, the little puppy is still not potty train. She is complaining about how her floor carpet looks so dirty now. The good thing is that, I have found a website which I think will help solved my sister in law dilemma right now. This website is giving away free basic techniques on potty training puppies for anyone out there who might be looking for some advice or help. Look no further, check this out today!

Green Scrubs Top

2011-10-09T23:08:00.000-07:00

I have many friends that I have met who are employed in the health-care field and they are always looking for new scrubs for their line of work. One of my friends asked me if I could find a place online that offers high quality scrubs at great prices and that is when I was able to come across http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ which offers everything that my friend was looking for. Blue Sky Scrubs has lots of different scrubs in a variety of different colors and designs, the one I found to be exceptionally nice are the pink ribbon designed scrubs that were made to commemorate breast cancer awareness month, which is very nice because I have a close relative who lost a loved one due to breast cancer. I have to say that this design is great looking but not only that, for every purchase of these pink ribbon scrubs, $1.00 will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, how cool is that? They of course have other colored scrubs, such as blue scrubs, purple scrubs, green scrubs, and much more. Keep in mind that they also have coats, men’s scrubs, women's scrubs, and accessories, so why not check out Blue Sky Scrubs today, you will be glad you did.

Yummy Buffet Foods

2011-10-09T22:58:00.000-07:00

Dear hubby and I went with some friends at a Chinese Buffet Restaurant yesterday and man I can't help myself but drool with the different variations of foods that they offered. I literally wanted to eat everything but I can only finished two plates. Here are some foods that were prepared in the restaurant.

Necklace As a Gift

2011-10-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

Christmas is just around the corner and I am starting to plan the most gorgeous gifts I can possibly give to all the special people in my life and that include my family, relatives and friends. But before anything else, my husband reminded me that we need to find the most amazing birthday gift for his grandma who will be celebrating her 90^th birthday next month. I am thinking of getting her a necklace which includes a special birthday message to it. I am hoping that she will love it and we will make her happy.

The NEW HOUSE!

2011-10-06T01:10:00.000-07:00

Guest post written by Joseph Finch
I got a lot of things for the new house when I first moved in but the most important was the ADT security system. My wife is here a lot by herself since I travel for work and the last thing I wanted was for her to be really scared while I wasn’t at home. We put in some built-in cabinets for all our books and even changed out some of the tile and the counters in the kitchen but all in all, the place was in pretty good shape. My wife loves it which is good since she works from home and I’m really starting to learn to love taking care of a yard (although most Saturdays I would much rather be watching football.) There’s something to be said for owning your own home and really putting all the work into it it needs and my wife and I are proud that this is where we’re putting down roots. I can’t believe how great our life is and how it’s all coming together!

Oatmeal Cookie

2011-10-06T01:02:00.000-07:00

I am planning to make some Oatmeal cookies this coming weekend. My boss finally give me a copy of her oatmeal cookie today and I am happy and can't wait to try it. I have not been posting a lot of my new recipes lately because it seems that I am always running out of time for everything that needs to be done. Hopefully, I can catch up with these sooner. Good night y'all.

Kitchen Gadgets

2011-10-05T02:14:00.000-07:00

I have to say that I really do enjoy cooking quite a bit ever since I got married. I enjoy the fact that my husband and I are always together to prepare meals and I think that it is great because we can communicate with each other, and of course make delicious food. I think that because of my cooking habits I always have to buy kitchen gadgets, especially gadgets that are new and make preparing and/or cooking easier. Despite the fact that there are many different kitchen gadgets out there, the one thing that I absolutely must have is a blender, and the Kitchenaid blender is one of the best blenders out there. Unfortunately for me I have lost some parts of my Kitchenaid Blender and I have been looking all over for kitchenaid blender parts and I was unsuccessful until I ran across a website called The Gourmet Depot. The Gourmet Depot can be found at The Gourmet Depot dot com and is a great way to find virtually anything that you need, and especially those hard to find Kitchenaid blender parts that I need to badly. So if you are like me and love your blender, check out The Gourmet Depot today, you will be glad you did.

Mix Grilled Food

2011-10-05T02:07:00.000-07:00

My family and relatives went to a picnic in the beach last weekend and I am so jealous because the food that they prepared looks so delicious. They grill some fresh seashells, fish and some marinated pork. These are the type of foods that I missed so much back home. Here's the picture above and below!

Healthy Snacks

2011-10-04T01:40:00.000-07:00

Just recently my husband and I have decided to start working out and eating healthy because it is time that we start to live a healthier life. I think that working out is somewhat easy for us, but when it comes to eating healthy it can be somewhat difficult because we usually like to eat and often times we find ourselves hungry between meals and need a snack. Fortunately, there are many low calorie snacks out there that not only get you full, but taste great as well. So where is the best place to find out what snacks are good and which ones are not? Well I found a great website called Spry Living that has all of the information you need if you are trying to eat healthier snacks. I was surprised at some of the snacks that they had mentioned on their website because I didn’t know that some tasty snacks, such as Cocoa Roasted almonds, are low calorie and healthy as well. Spry Living also has many tips for you to use when working out that are simple, can be done in a short amount of time and best of all, they work! So if you are trying to get healthier, I highly recommend that you visit Spry Living, you will definitely be glad that you checked it out.

Planning to Make Some Smoothie

2011-10-04T01:37:00.000-07:00

One of my great friends from my place of work challenge me to try and make a version of a healthier ingredients for smoothie drinks which consists of pineapple, aloe vera, honey, apple and honey roasted peanuts. I haven't made it yet but it does sounds delicious. I am really trying my best to stick with my diet plan and hopefully it will work out for me. Cheers folks!

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Quick and Easy Recipes

2011-09-29T02:39:00.000-07:00

Shortly after I got married, my wife and I began cooking much more frequently since we were both on our own and going out to eat all the time can become costly. I think we also developed a need for easy recipes because they can save time and of course they are easy to make! I have to say that one of the websites that helped out a great deal with our cooking is at Relish dot com. I really love all of the recipes that are featured at Relish because they are unique and easy to make as well, such as the Panang Chicken Curry with Basil which is a Thai recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes. I really enjoy dishes with curry quite a bit and this one does not disappoint at all. One of the perks of the Relish website is that all of the ingredients are listed, the instructions are easy to follow, and the nutrition facts are shown so that you will know how healthy your dishes are, what more could you ask for? So if you enjoy great tasting, easy to make meals, check out all the great things that Relish has to offer, you and your taste buds will be glad you did.

Halo-Halo Dessert

2011-09-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

I have been craving for some Halo-Halo for awhile now and then I saw that one my cousins recently posted a picture of Halo-Halo in her Facebook account. I am just drooling all day with this picture and I can't wait to visit my birth country again in the future. Look what I have below!

Men in Scrubs

2011-09-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

Everything worked out this past weekend because my husband and I both work in the morning so we had the chance to be with his family and have a sleep over there. Anyways, two of my sisters-in-laws are both working in the medical field and therefore wear medical scrubs everyday at their places of work. I had told them about an online store called Blue Sky Scrubs which can be found at http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/ who offers different selections of medical scrubs uniforms such as scrubs for men, scrubs for women and children’s scrubs. They also provides other medical uniforms such as scrub sets, custom scrubs, scrub bottoms and tops, nursing scrubs and more. Both of my sisters-in-laws were pretty excited because they can now order their scrubs online at anytime of the day 24/7. Also one of my sisters- in- laws wants to customize her scrubs because she normally wears the size which is too big or too small for her.

If you are working in the medical field or wanting to switch job then you might want to check out this website today!

Orange Chicken Recipe

2011-09-15T09:21:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted anything new here for quite some time but I am happy to share with you guys another delicious recipe I had tried a few weeks ago. One of my favorite meats to cook is chicken and that is why I will be sharing you a recipe called "Orange Chicken". You will see below the ingredients and the procedure on how to make this delicious food for you and your family.

You will need:

4 tbsp orange juice

2 lbs of boneless chicken

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 cup green onions, chop

1 raw egg, beaten

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

2 cups cooking oil

1 1/2 cup water

1/4 cup vinegar

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp corn starch

In a huge container, place the flour, salt and black pepper. Mix it well.

Deep chicken in the beaten egg mixture. Place the chicken inside the container.

Close the container and shake it gently to make sure that the chicken is evenly coated.

Heat up the cooking oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken for 7 minutes or till it turns golden brown.

In another sauce-pan, add water, vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice and then bring to a boil.

Add the minced garlic and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Add diluted corn starch (2 tbsp of water) then mix well. Bring to a boil

Finally, add the deep fried chicken and cool until sauce nearly evaporates.

Add the green onions as toppings.

Serve hot with steam rice or Lo Mein noodles. Enjoy!

Unique Pet

2011-09-07T00:10:00.000-07:00

I am really thinking about purchasing a pet, but I would like to get a small pet. I really like dogs, but my husband thinks that having a unique pet is great because it will amaze friends and relatives who come to visit. Just recently I found out about the Micro Pig, which is a pig that is actually smaller than a regular pig. The micro pig is just one of the cutest pets you can own, you just have to see it to believe it! If you are looking for a great pet that is small, check out the Micro pig, you will really be amazed by it.

Web Hosting United Kingdom

2011-08-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

If you happen to operate your own business establishment and is located in the United Kingdom or all over Europe, you may want to check out Webhosting Buzz dot co dot UK who provides web hosting services to anyone out there who wants to promote their business through online marketing. The best thing about this company is that they offer affordable price and great quality of services. For instance, their Basic Hosting price right now starts at £ 1.99 per month only and that includes 400 GB disk space, 1000 GB bandwidth and control panel. Look no further, try this out today and I promise that you will never be disappointed.

Sinugba/Grill Pork Sirloin

2011-08-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

Before my husband and I left for our four day road trip last week, I had the chance to grill some pork sirloin and wow, it totally ruins my diet. I ate so much that my stomach started to get upset (laughing out loud). After the pork sirloin was cook, I decided to slice it and put some spices like onions, black pepper, tomatoes, coconut vinegar and limes. Below is the finished product!

Coffee Machine

2011-08-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

As most people are aware, you can just not start the morning off right without a cup of coffee. Coffee is a beverage that most Americans need to help them wake up and stay energized throughout the day. One of the best types of coffee however is Espresso and nothing can be better than having your very own Espresso machine. Also keep in mind, if you have your own restaurant, café, bookstore, having an Espresso machine will help those customers keep coming and be able to relax with a great cup of Espresso. Currently one of the best places to go in order to purchase Espresso Machines is at Seattle Coffee Gear dot com. Seattle Coffee Gear has Espresso machines for every budget, whether you want one for your home or your business, this is the place to order from, they even sell refurbished coffee machines! Several great things about Seattle Coffee Gear is that they sell high quality espresso machines, they have a 30 day return policy, and they have free shipping on any order over $49. Besides espresso machines, they also have grinders, coffee makers, tea and coffee, accessories, parts for your machines, and much more. So why not check out what Seattle Coffee Gear has to offer, you will be glad you did!

Native Fried Chicken and Seaweed Salad

2011-08-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

Three days ago, while checking my FB account I have noticed that the YSA in my former branch had an activity in the beach. Honestly, it brings a lot of great memories for me because I was once a YSA in the church. Anyways, here's a picture of the delicious food that they had prepared for that day. My friends had cooked native fried chicken, seaweed salad and fresh mango slices. The picture is courtesy of my great friend Mr. C.

Wine Anyone?

2011-08-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

Are you one of the many people who shops at your local grocery store or liquor store only to find that they do not carry a wide selection of wine? Well many types of wine are very difficult to get a hold of in most stores because of limited availability, and then often times many stores will not special order wine for you. Well, if you want a really great selection of wine, did you know that you can order it directly from your home? Well, it turns out that you can actually special order a large variety of wine online, and one of the best places that offer this service is at Sokolin dot com. Sokolin has been in the wine business since 1934 so you already know that their wine selection is awesome. What makes Sokolin so wonderful is their huge variety of wines from all over the world, and best of all you can select your favorite wine by country, region, produce, vintage, color, format, rating, price and much more, so shopping is made very simple. The other great feature I like about Sokolin is that you can sell your wine to them and make money! So why not check out what Sokolin has to offer, you will be amazed by what you find!

String Beans, Egg Roll and Beef in Oyster Sauce

2011-08-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

Though I was exhausted yesterday from my place of work, I am proud to say that I still managed to prepare a great dinner for my husband and for me. I made some egg roll, string beans, sweet corn, steam rice and beef marinated in oyster sauce. My husband and I had a blast and we have plenty of leftover food from last night.

I will probably be bringing some food to my place of work later on today. I am wishing everyone out there to have a blessed and fun day!

The Steve Wilkos Show

2011-08-06T01:58:00.000-07:00

The Author of this post is Velma Baird
My favorite talk show ever is the Steve Wilkos show. Steve Wilkos is the host, and he is a retired Chicago police officer, and he also worked as a security guard on another popular talk show. I watch the Steve Wilkos on my directv satellite. I try not to miss it because Steve Wilkos always has interesting, but very important topics that he discusses. He often touches on domestic abuse topics, and the people who appear on his talk show typically have been involved in some sort of domestic dispute and Steve gets to the bottom of what happen. Steve usually has guests take lie detectors, and Steve reveals the results at some point during the show. If a person lied to Steve, then Steve really gets into their faces and really criticizes them. The Steve Wilkos show is my favorite talk show because Steve takes no nonsense from any of his guests, and he is really good at getting to the bottom of serious issues. If you haven't got the chance to see this show then you should definitely tune into it the next time it is on.

Filipino Food Product

2011-08-05T23:38:00.000-07:00

I haven't been back to the Filipino store for about three weeks now and I badly needed to go to that store because I'm out of this vinegar called "Suka Pinakurat" which is made of pure coconut juice. Well, my new found friend that I had mention on my other link send me a picture of the Filipino products that she purchase about a week ago and I am amazed how much she bought. I was drooling and can't wait to shop there next week. Here's the picture below!

June 2011 Top Ten Entrecard Droppers

2011-08-03T01:18:00.000-07:00

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Another month had passed and it only means one thing and that is thanking my fellow bloggers who tirelessly visit this blog link and dropping some Entrecards. Thank you so much once again for all your efforts and remember that I am grateful for your entire visit. I am doing my best to return the favor as well. By the way, below are the lists of the Top Ten Entrecard droppers for the month of June 2011.

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Ghost Pepper on My Next Menu

2011-08-01T22:58:00.000-07:00

I have tried many types of pepper since moving here in Texas nearly five years ago but one thing that I haven't tried and been wanting to taste is the famous ghost pepper which is known around the world to be the hottest among the many kinds of peppers. Well, for those of you who are not well acquainted about this type of pepper then let me give you a brief description about it. Ghost peppers are found in India and are recognized by the Guinness World Records to be the hottest type pepper on earth today. Search no further, check this out today!

Breakfast Sandwich

2011-07-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

I was surprised when my dear hubby woke me up one morning this week and told me that he made some breakfast sandwich just like the one I love from McDonalds. He made it with scrambled eggs, American cheese and ham. I was totally surprised that he woke up extra early because I'm usually the one who make breakfast for us but I am thankful because he made me happy. I have attached the photo of the said sandwich he made.

La Roca Beef

2011-07-17T17:17:00.000-07:00

Last week, I have the chance to try a recipe that my mother and my Aunt gave me via Yahoo. It is called La Roca Beef. It is marinated beef with spices and rolled in flour. Here's the picture below. I hope you guys will enjoy it. Let me know if you would like to try this recipe because it is quite easy and cheap to make.

Finding Really Cheap NFL Tickets

2011-07-15T17:44:00.000-07:00

Out of all sporting events, my favorite is going to NFL games. Being a big supporter of the NFL, I tried buying New York Jets tickets for a few games. The first site I went to was all overpriced tickets where I felt like I was getting ripped off. I continued my search for tickets until I finally found a site called SeatGeek. They basically aggregate all the listings on the secondary ticket market so I can go to one website to search for every single ticket listing. It's kind of a one stop shop. The best thing about it is they tell me if I'm getting a good deal or not with their deal quality software. My personal favorite is the fact they can forecast prices to see my favorite team at New Meadowlands Stadium, so I know when to buy tickets to see the NY Jets. I thought I was lucky to find tickets under face value but it turns out it's pretty common to find on SeatGeek. I'm going to end up buying tickets to see the NY Jets game when they are hosting the Dallas Cowboys. It should definitely going to be a great game and I'm excited to have some decent Fall weather to enjoy myself at New Meadowlands Stadium.

Wonderful Gift Ideas

2011-07-12T15:21:00.000-07:00

Have you been looking for that perfect gift idea for your family that they will use and cherish for years to come? Well I have found that great gift idea which is called photo blankets. Photo blankets are blankets with personalized photos of you and your loved ones which are great gift ideas since your family members will be able to have a blanket with pictures of their loved ones. At personal throws dot com, they offer these great blankets that will give you and yours many years of great memories. I highly recommend you look at these awesome gifts, you will be glad you did.

Steel Buildings

2011-07-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

If you are looking to save plenty of money for your construction work then I would encourage you to use the well known future steel buildings which has a warranty protection for thirty years against natural elements like rust. For those of you who has limited idea about the quality of steel building then let me tell you a brief description about it. Steel buildings are made to withstand any kind of weather either snow or hail of some sort. Try this out for your future construction project!

Surgical Scrubs Hats for Me

2011-06-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

I am extremely ecstatic after I found out that my mother’s younger brother is enrolling back to college. I was really surprised because he already earned a degree in Business Management and has a great career of his choice. Well, all I know is that he wanted to better the future of his family and of course achieve his goal of helping plenty of people by becoming a nurse. But before my Uncle can embark with this new degree he will need to get all the medical related paraphernalia such as surgical scrubs, medical uniforms, lab coats, medical jackets and more. Thankfully, one of my friends from church told me to check this website http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/ which offers various selection of items which are intended for anyone out there who are working in the medical field or for people who are about to start their journey of becoming an expert in any of the medical related degree. Check this out today for more info's!

Donuts

2011-06-26T18:56:00.000-07:00

My honey purchases some Krispy Kreme Donuts last night and I had a blast this morning because I paired it with hot milk. I was really surprised that he brought some donuts since I know that it is not his favorite. Anyways, here is a picture of what I had this morning!

California Sushi Rolls

2011-06-26T18:20:00.000-07:00

Good news folks! I finally made my first California Rolls for the first time and we had a blast. It turns out really good plus I made some for my bosses at my place of work. Though I didn't follow everything that was written on the procedures but it still turned out great. Below are the lists of ingredients.

Ingredients:

4 pieces of Sushi Nori sheets (cut in halves, optional)
1 large piece of cucumber, slice in 1/8 inch thick pieces
2 pieces of medium avocado, slice in 1/4 thick pieces
1/4 cup of sesame seeds
5-6 pieces of crab sticks/ crab meats
2 tablespoon of white sugar
3 cups of rice (sushi rice), cooked
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoon of rice vinegar

Steps/Procedures:

1. Combine sugar, rice vinegar and salt in a small bowl.
2. Mix them well or you can put them for 10 seconds in the microwave to make sure that the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
3. Pour the mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt into the sushi rice. Set aside.
4. Cut the sushi nori in halves (optional), Lay the shiny part of the sushi nori in a flat surface.
5. Scoop some sushi nori and spread it all over the nori (make sure to distribute them evenly).
6. Sprinkle some sesame seeds all over the top of the sushi nori.
7. Cover the mat with clingy wrapper.
8. Place the mat on a flat surface then put the sushi nori with rice over the mat. 9. Arrange the crab stick, cucumber and avocado in the center of the sushi sheet.
10. Grab the edge of the mat, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, and roll it into a tight cylinder, using the mat to shape the cylinder. Set aside.
11. Continue doing the whole process until all mixtures are used.
12. Cut into equal sizes. Place the sushi rolls in a serving plate and eat them with soy sauce or wasabi. Enjoy!

Steaks and Gravy

2011-06-26T16:37:00.000-07:00

Hubby decided to cook some steak last night after getting out from his place work. For our side dish, I decided to prepare some sweet corn and macaroni and cheese. My husband made some gravy because I love gravy a lot. Well, our weekend went well with a few dramas with my husband's sisters. I just hope everyone will have a wonderful week ahead.

Awesome Cleaning Services in Texas

2011-06-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

Are you one of the many people who need to have their carpet or upholstery cleaned but are unsure of where to go? Well, you are not alone, although there are many places to go to, which one do you go with? Well I just found a place called The Steam Team in Texas not only does incredibly great work; they guarantee that they will do great work. For commercial upholstery cleaning austin, the Steam Team is the best in the business, and quite experienced as well, they have been in the business since 1983 with the goal of customer service. Best of all, the Steam Team also offers other great services such as marble polishing, drapery cleaning, smoke and fire restoration, leather cleaning, air duct cleaning, dust-free hardwood floor refinishing, and much more. So why not check them out at http://www.thesteamteam.com/austin-restoration-services/smoke-fire.shtml today, you will be glad you did. Please click any of the links within this post!

Baking a Pie

2011-06-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

I am thinking of making some pies for the first time tomorrow. My husband had been asking me to bake some pies because he missed his mother's cooking. It's been almost six years that my mother-in-law passed away and it's been hard on my man. I wanted to make my man happy so I will be making it with so much love. I hope I will make the pie as good as what his mother used to make for him; crossing my fingers guys!

In need of inspiration, sometimes I think about looking into some online cooking course, like www.pastryschools.net, and make some incredible pies worthy of my mother-in-law's recipes.

Pusit Adobo

2011-06-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally had a little bit of time today to write the recipe on how to cook a perfect adobong pusit. Check this out folks.

Ingredients:

2 pounds of squid, clean thoroughly
2 pieces of medium tomato, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic, mince
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil
1 tsp sugar (optional)

Procedures:
1. Pour soy sauce, vinegar and water. Bring them to a boil.
2. Put the squid into the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes or so.
3. Separate the squid from the liquid and set aside.
4. Saute onions, garlic and tomatoes for a minute.
5. Place the squid back to the pan and add the mixture of vinegar, soy sauce and water into the pan.
6. Add ground black pepper, salt and sugar (optional).
7. Transfer in a bowl and serve it hot with white rice.
8. Enjoy and relax!

Bam-I Dish

2011-06-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

Since I was not able to purchase the shrimp for my Bam-I, I decided to make it without the shrimp and honestly it still taste delicious. Here are the following lists of ingredients and the procedure on how to make your own Bam-i dish. Enjoy!

You will need:
1/2 pound of chicken (shredded, boiled)
1/2 pound pork
Chinese sausage (optional)
8 ounce of the flour stick noodles (Pancit Canton)
6 ounces of the vermicelli noodles (Sotanghon Noodles), soak in water
2 cups of chicken stock or broth
2 or 3 cups of cabbage
1/4 cup of carrots, slice thinly
1 small onion, dice
1 piece chicken cube
1 tbsp garlic, mince
chop scallions
salt/ground black pepper to taste
Procedures:

1. Heat cooking pan or pot and saute garlic, onions and add the slice pork. Pan fry them for 3 minutes or until brown.
2. Place the Chinese sausage and shredded chicken. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, salt, black pepper, chicken cube and chicken stock or broth. Let it boil for about 8 minutes.
4. Put the carrots and cabbage. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Place the vermicelli noodles (sotanghon) in the pan and stir it.
6. Also put in the flour stick noodles. Mix it well and cook until the liquid is gone.
7. Put scallions for toppings and slice lemon.
8. Serve hot and paired it with ice cold soda.

Are You On a Diet?

2011-06-17T17:12:00.000-07:00

I want to look beautiful inside and out for myself and for my beloved dear hubby. I have so much imperfections and that includes gaining a lot of weight lately. I blame myself for not committing to control my appetite and so forth but if you are like me who usually prepare the food for my family then it will be a different story. I am confused on what to do because I want to live a healthy and happy life without starving myself. Since I am not working at my place of work today, I have so much time visiting as many websites as I want and guess what I found? I found this website that discuss about diet pills that work fast. I was really blown away with this new information and would like to try this for myself who knows it might work for me as well.

Top Ten Entrecard Droppers for May 2011

2011-06-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

This is another month to thank my EC droppers for keep coming back on my food link and dropping their love. Thank you guys for all your support and I will surely do the same favor as what you have done to me. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead. Here's the list of my top ten Entrecard droppers for the month of May 2011.

England Trip

2011-06-07T20:12:00.000-07:00

Just recently my friends took a vacation to England and they said that it was fantastic. What made My friends Vacation in England so great was that they were able to visit England and see many historic places, such as the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, as well as taste much of the great food that can be found in England. I can’t wait to save up so that I and my husband can visit England in the near future.

Favorite Show on a Premium Channel

2011-06-06T01:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the article from Adrian Waller

While there are plenty of excellent television shows on normal cable television stations, some of the best shows can only be seen on the premium channels. My favorite television show, which can only be seen on a premium channel, is Dexter, which is on Showtime.

Dexter, which is in its fifth season and debuted in October 2006, stars Michael C Hall who portrays the shows main character, Dexter. In the show, Dexter leads two different lives which have extremely different paths. In one life he is a detective working for the Miami police as he tries to solve murders using forensic evidence. In his other life, Dexter is a psychopathic serial killer who does his best to evade police and keep the secret from his family members, friends, and co-workers.

My favorite aspect of the show is the amount of dramatic events that take place. Dexter is constantly searching for other serial killers and looking for his next victim. He is also constantly under the scrutiny of his own co-workers who do not realize that he is the reason for so many missing people. I always make it a point to tune into Dexter at least once per week. When I do watch the show, I always watch it on my http://www.expertsatellite.com.

Escabeche

2011-06-06T01:45:00.000-07:00

Escabeche is one of my favorite dishes from the Philippines. The preparation can vary into many different variations it depends on how you want to taste or prepare it. I am really amazed and at the same time happy because my husband likes it.

Ingredients:

1 whole piece of Tilapia fish (fried and set aside)
1 small bell pepper (green/red)
1/2 cup vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon of garlic
1 small piece of ginger (cut into thin strips)
1 small size onion, (finely chopped)
1/2 cup brown sugar
cooking oil
1 small size carrots (cut into strips)
1 tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoon of tomato paste (optional)

Procedures:
1. Fry the fish until cook. Then set aside.
2. In another pan, saute the garlic, ginger, onion, garlic, bell pepper.
3. Add 2 cups of water and then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Put sugar, tomato paste and vinegar, Mix it thoroughly.
5. Make sure that before you add the corn starch that it is already diluted with 1/2 cup of water.
6. You can either pour the sauce over the fried Tilapia or place the Tilapia together with the fish.

Women's Lifestyle

2011-06-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

While growing up I don’t really have any problem maintaining my healthy weight and so forth. But something changes when I reach my early twenties. First, I have a hard time deciding whether to pick healthy food to consume everyday or not. There were just too many temptations around me plus I just started to overeat even when I am not hungry. Well, my husband and I have been thinking of changing our lifestyle and our goal before the end of this year is to shed a few pounds. But before I can start losing some weight I have to look for the best diet pills for women out there because it will help me get through my plan of shedding some weight. How about you ladies? Have you found that perfect diet pills for you?

Benefits of Charter Schools

2011-06-02T00:11:00.000-07:00

Are you one of the many people who want the best education possible for your child? Well you are not alone, every parent wants the best for their child, and when it comes to education, charter schools are a great alternative to public schools. Charter schools are basically schools that are non-profit schools and take a different approach from traditional public schools in order to provide the best education for your children. So why not check out what Charter schools can offer your child, you will be glad you did.