Thursday, December 19, 2019

Creamy Tuna Pasta



Ingredients:
2 tbsps garlic
1 big Onion
1 big green bellpepper
2-3 tbsps butter
1 can Solid Tuna in Vegetable Oil
1 pouch All Purpose Cream
1 can Mushroom Soup

For the Roux: (Creamy Sauce)
4 tbsps butter
4 tbsps All Purpose Flour
2 cups Fresh Milk

500 grams Spaghetti Noodles (or any pasta you prefer) cooked according to package instructions.

For the procedure in cooking this dish, please watch the video






Fish Fillet & Tofu with Black Beans




Ingredients:
1 block tofu, cubed (or more)
500g fish fillet (Cream Dori or labahita), cut 2 inches wide, 2 inches long
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsps flour
1 whole egg
2 tbsps corn starch

1 cup cooking oil

1-2 tbsps cooking oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled/minced
2 small onions, sliced
1 cup Button mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 small green bellpepper, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
2-3 tablespoons black beans/tausi, mashed
1 cup water (or juice of canned mushroom)
1 cup Young Corn, sliced (optional)
Few slices of ginger (about a thumb size)
2 tbsps cornstarch, diluted in ½ cup water
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

For the procedure in cooking this dish, please watch the video



FISH LUMPIANG SHANGHAI


Ingredients:
½ kilo Bangus or any fish you prefer (ex. Tambakol, Cream Dori, or Labahita)
1 -2 cups water
3-4 tbsps soysauce
Salt & pepper
2 tbsps cooking oil
1 tbsp garlic, chopped
3 tbsps onion, diced
1 small green bellpepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ kilo ground pork or chicken (optional)
3-4 tbsps soy sauce
½ tsp black pepper
1 small carrot, chopped
2-3 tbsps oyster sauce
2-3 tbsps pickles

2 pcs whole eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
20-30 pcs lumpiawrappers (big)

Cooked paste for sealing the lumpia

1 cup cooking oil, for frying

For the procedure in cooking this dish, please watch this video


Sweet N Sour Fish (Maya-Maya)


Ingredients:
1 kilo big fish (Maya-Maya, Lapu-Lapu or Tilapia)
Salt & Pepper
Cooking oil for frying the big fish
2-3 Onions, medium
1-2 carrots, medium
1-2 red bell pepper
1 small or medium can, pineapple (tidbits)
1-2 cups juice of pineapple
½ to 1 cup vinegar
1 cup of water
1 cup banana catsup
8-10 tbsps brown sugar
5-8 tbsps white sugar
2 tbsps Worcestershire (optional, for additional flavor)
Salt & pepper to taste


For the slurry or pampalapot
½ to ¾ cups corn startch 

1/4 cup of water


For the procedure in cooking this dish, please watch this video





Monday, November 25, 2019

Ube Jelly Pearl Surprise | Pang-Negosyo Recipe | Mura at Masarap Pang-Potluck



Ingredients:
Ube Jelly
1 pack Unflavored Gelatin
4 cups  Water
1 cup   Sugar
4-6 tbsps Ube Condensed Milk
 ½ cup Evaporated milk

Note:  You can add more evaporated milk, just lessen the water

White Jelly:
1 pack White Jelly (6 cups water according to package direction) 
4 cups water
 1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 bar Cheese, cut into small cube

Note: I've lessen the water para mas firm ang jelly,   You can add more evaporated milk, just lessen the water

Sauce :
1 can, Kremdensada
1/2 pack condensed milk
1 cup Small Sago or Pearls


For the steps on how to make Ube Jelly Pearl Surprise, please watch the video




SINANTOLAN / GINATAANG SANTOL / Sinantolan Recipe


Guys, ito ang authentic way to cook Sinatolan, luto ng hipag kong si Lyn. Salamat Sis :)  Ang sarap nya, gumamit kami ng crabs at hipon sa video pero pwede kahit Sardinas ang gamitin, pwede din manok or daing na isda.   Dahil masarap sya, malakas sa kanin, pwede rin dalhin sa potluck kasi kakaibang recipe at bihira matikman sa handaan.  Sana ma-try nyo itong recipe :)  
Enjoy cooking!


Ingredients:

3/4 kilo Santol na kinudkod or kinayod

2 tbsps cooking oil

2 tbsps garlic, chopped

2 medium onions

Slices of ginger

Few stalks Tanglad (lemon grass)

1 cup boiled pork, sliced

few pieces of crabs (optional)

few pieces of shrimps (optional)

Or you can use any of the following : chicken, cut into small pieces, ground pork, dried fish, or sardines in can

¾ cup fish sauce

2 cups pure coconut milk

3-4 cups 2nd extract coconut milk

Salt and pepper to taste

For the complete steps, please watch the video:








Monday, October 21, 2019

Score up to 50% off on Coffee Machines and Accessories!

In time for the holiday season, coffee solutions company Henry and Sons, together with its servicing arm Manila Coffee Gear, is having a Clearance Sale from October 25 to 27, 2019.

Coffee enthusiasts and café owners can get huge discounts for up to 50% off on select items. This limited-time promo includes coffee machines, grinders, steaming pitchers, coffee drippers, and more for home and commercial use. Doors will open from 8AM until 5PM and items on sale will be on display at the Institute for Coffee Excellence located at Sheridan corner Pines St., Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City.

Products of Henry and Sons and Manila Coffee Gear are available for purchase on regular days at their showroom located beside the Institute. For more information about the Clearance Sale, visit www.facebook.com/henryandsonsph or contact Edu Baltazar at 0917.630.4474.

#CoffeeExcellence #Henry&Sons #SalgadoPR


Thursday, October 10, 2019

Break Down Your 2020 Goals with a Specially Made Viviamo Planner

A new year often marks a new beginning—and with it, a promise of hope, joy, and excitement. Goals are set and calendars are marked, whether it's getting into shape, setting up a new business, or creating a travel destination bucket list.
It can be overwhelming when you're faced with the reality of your decision. It isn't as easy as you thought it would be.

Where do you start to make your dreams for the year come to pass? How do you ensure that you get to follow through on your commitments to yourself? 

How do you get rid of being overwhelmed and stuck, fixing your eyes on the prize?
This October, Viviamo!, Inc., maker of the Belle de Jour Power Planner, is set to release a new line of products for their 2020 collection. Each planner is designed to fit different lifestyles and needs while helping its users achieve their goals for the year ahead.

Discover the Universe Within with the 2020 Belle de Jour Power Planner
Viviamo's flagship offering, the Belle de Jour Power Planner, uses the theme "The Universe is in Me." By discovering the universe within, you are opening up to the endless possibilities within your reach.

It features monthly activities that enable and challenge you to live life to the fullest. Also, weekly spreads provide enough space to write down lists, schedules, and even personal mantras.

The 2020 edition of the Belle de Jour Power Planner includes 2020 Goals Pages to ensure that you would stay focused, motivated, and on the right track. Other special pages include a Dream Board, a gratitude grid, and a daily Law of Attraction schedule. 



The Belle de Jour Power Planner comes in four distinct and beautifully-designed covers.

Find Your Second Home with the Navi 2020 Planner
Built for the adventurer, the Navi 2020 includes stories from 12 travel bloggers who candidly talk about the places they consider their second home. These anecdotes are designed to inspire and invite veteran and newbie travelers to seek out their own adventures.

Navi 2020 includes a bucket list page, itinerary spread, and several checklists to make sure that you have everything you need to explore and discover a new or familiar destination. 

Attract Abundance with the Everything is Possible 2020 Planner

Everything is Possible 2020 is equipped with special pages to help you set your goals, breaking them down into smaller chunks. The planner includes two 2020 Goals spreads, allowing you to list down tangible and actionable steps while setting deadlines for each. 

Its cover features water-like elements, alluding to the ripple effect that one small action makes across a larger body of water. 

Embrace Gratitude with the Focus 2020 Journal
The team at Viviamo believes that gratitude is one of the most important attributes to a life of success. The Focus 2020 Journal achieves just that, with monthly spreads that feature eye-catching and thought-provoking typography. Monthly check-ups allow you the space to reflect on different aspects of life that you're grateful for. The spacious weekly layout is designed to help you maximize the space for schedules and other events.

Zero In on What is Essential with the Essentials Planner
Minimalists will enjoy using Viviamo's Essentials Planner. Its clean and no-nonsense dotted spreads are specially designed for bullet journaling and creative journaling. The planner comes in two covers: classic and pattern.
Each Viviamo 2020 planner is equipped with a Life Declarations page, with the intention of igniting your goals, dreams, and passions for the year ahead. 

Whatever your goals are for 2020, trust that Viviamo has a planner specially made for you. Get ready to set your goals and have a meaningful year ahead.

Viviamo's 2020 collection is available at our one-stop shop for all things paper—Crazy About Paper. Shop for planners and journals at http://bit.ly/ReadySetGC starting October 12. The planners will also be sold at all major bookstores starting October 2019.
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About Viviamo! Inc. 
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Is a creative company that creates product and spaces to help Filipinos explore, discover, design for a meaningful life.

#ReadySetG #Viviamo2020

Monday, September 16, 2019

Discover what’s standing between you and your success in preventing hair loss

There comes a time in your life that you have to stand up and say, “Enough is enough.” And that’s the day when you decide to change your life for the better. Who doesn’t want to become accomplished? Even the “gifted” and brilliant ones have to pay the price so as to realize their goals in life.
When we fail to eat on time, get enough exercise or sleep between seven to nine hours a day, we’re compromising our health and wellness as we reduce the maximum extent that our body must function. Consequently, the effects in our body may extend and manifest as early warning signs of hair loss.
Take it from celebrity beauty and salon expert Fanny “TF” Serrano, who once personally experienced such an ordeal.  For him, avoiding harsh synthetic solutions and choosing to use the right products with natural ingredients is a must and still the best way to deal with mane problems like losing or thinning of the hair. 
 With this in mind, embracing natural healthy lifestyle is so important to achieve optimal health, best physical condition and healthy full head of hair. Health products made out of natural ingredients are way effective for better healing and maintaining our body’s lifelong function than those of synthetic ones. Rather than investing in those branded shampoos or other hair treatments, there’s a natural way to help arrest hair loss and help remedy its four early symptoms, namely, excessive hair shedding, thinning hair, receding hair line, and bald patches.This is none other than NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss.
Checkout the promo at https://www.watsons.com.ph/3-in-1-pack-save-p1100/p/BP_50014696. For more information, visit www.novuhair.com.
#NothingToLoseNovuhair  #ChooseNatural  #LoveYourself  #ProtectYourself

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

1st PH National Barista Assembly Up this September!

The first-ever Assembly of Baristas in the Philippines is happening this September!

Henry & Sons, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, call on the country’s baristas, coffee enthusiasts and similarly interested individuals, to register at the 1st National Barista Assembly happening on September 20, 2019, at the SMX Convention Center Aura, in Taguig City.

This event aims to unite Filipino Baristas and bring back the Philippines on the global coffee spotlight through a sustainable coffee economy. Coffee enthusiasts, restaurateurs, hoteliers, media personalities, influencers along with other walk-in attendees of the assembly, will also be present during the event. 


The Assembly features  various competitions happening simultaneously, to provide a platform for coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and baristas to showcase their skills. The competitions aims to encourage Baristas to bring out their potentials, creativity, and skills in coffee crafting and related art. Moreover, it is also about inspiring everyone to elevate their skills and aim for excellence in their service and presentation to meet world-class standards. 

Henry & Sons is a holistic coffee solutions company. They offer premium roasted coffee, top-of-the-line coffee machines, and accessories, coffee solutions, as well as training to suit various challenging demands.  


They are committed in promoting the local coffee scene through events and programs that support the sustainability of the Filipino coffee industry.  The company’s President and CEO, Michael Harris Conlin, is a champion of a sustainable coffee economy. After his successful participation in the World Coffee Championships as the 2019 Philippine National Barista Champion, Conlin is eager to create more exceptional initiatives and pursue his passion for excellence. 

Henry & Sons also owns The Giving Cafe (TGC). This coffee shop provides support to the Foundation for Sustainable Coffee Excellence (FSCE), which helps coffee Filipino coffee farmers in Itogon, Benguet. The TGC works as an income-generating program for the foundation. Thus, they do not rely on other agencies and companies for support. 

The FSCE supports farmers by providing training so that they will have technical awareness on how to grow better quality coffee. The foundation works to help the farmers in their medical needs and for the educational needs of their children. The FSCE aims to develop a generation that appreciates the coffee culture of their family and continue to this journey instead of exploring other jobs or migrating. 

Henry & Sons also run the Institute of Coffee Excellence. This institute is where they train future barista champions, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and other coffee enthusiasts. The training will help elevate their level and for them to become at par with the global coffee industry. 

Additionally, the Manila Coffee Gear showcases the company’s coffee-related machines and equipment. They also provide technical support and training for the use of these coffee machines. They also have coffee grinders, coffee accessories, and the Henry Ready-to-Mix powders. 

For more information regarding the first National Barista Assembly, visit www.facebook.com/baristasquest or contact Tony Dy at 0917.153.1188.

Friday, August 30, 2019

“Feel the rhythm, hear my feelings”

Today's TeenGen is a lot more vocal and expressive with what they're going through or what's on their minds. Whether it be a kilig moment with crush, heartbreak, getting recognized in school, or a cause they strongly support, teens of these days can teach us a thing or two about having no holds barred. 
It has been a year since our Homecoming to Teen Love, this year, Coke Studio brings us its 3rd Season: MyFeels. Indeed, no one does it better than Coke when it comes to launches with the Coke Studio Music Festival that commenced the Coke Studio Season 3: MyFeels last August 23 at the Circuit Makati with our hosts from the Summer Concert Ylona Garcia and Justin Quirino. 

Headlined by Coke Studio Season 3 artists, we welcomed the rainy season with rush of water and stream of feelings ranging from love, freedom, independence, and moving forward. We moved to the groove with Iñigo Pascual, Ron Henley, Al James, Lola Amour, This Band, and Miss Sarah Geronimo while Janine Teñoso, Clara Benin, Bea Lorenzo, Silent Sanctuary, Brisom, St. Wolf, Just Hush, UDD, and Morisette serenaded us with their solo performances. Also giving us surprise numbers were Coke Studio Seasons 1 and 2 alums Ben & Ben, December Avenue, and IV of Spades. 
We used to be shy about sharing what we feel, no matter what it is, to people around us even the ones we trust. Coke Studio: MyFeels is here to turn the tables, its time to celebrate our feels and make it known that no one can dictate the validity of our feelings. 

Just when we thought 2019 is going too fast and time is running out for us, Coke Studio came to the rescue with its 3rd Season and made us realize to celebrate every single thing no matter how little they are, look out for the possibilities that learning from triumphs and slumps can give us, and keep in touch with the feels of people around us and ourselves. Catch them every Saturday starting September 14, at 10am on ABS-CBN.

#cokestudiomusicfestival #metrobuzzbloggers #CokeStudioMyFeels

Thursday, August 29, 2019

TCL Philippines officially launches new 2019 AI TV, WL in PH


(Manila, PH August 25, 2019) TCL, top two global television brand and leading consumer electronics company, has officially launched new television (TV) and whitelines (WL) models for the Philippine market. By offering the P8 TV Series, the W Series Inverter Window Air-Conditioner, the AeroPure Air Purifiers, and PortaCool Air-Conditioner in these segments, TCL aims to solidify its standing amidst increasing year-on-year growth of the TV and WL market, both here and abroad. 







The P8 TV Series comprises three models: P8, P8M, and P8S. These models come with the latest Android TV OS 9.0 and supports Google Assistant, the user-friendly built-in virtual assistant that can connect with modern devices for the best smart home experience. They also have 4K Ultra High Definition screen resolution, HDR 10 support, built-in Chromecast capability, Micro Dimming function, and Dolby Audio integration. The high-end model P8S further sports Wide Color Gamut that enhances color reproduction, with up to 90% NTSC color accuracy, and HDR10+ that provides dynamic contrast for better picture quality. The P8S also exclusively sports a full-screen design, delivering a more immersive experience to those watching it. 



In a first for TCL Philippines, the AeroPure Air Purifiers was introduced amidst increasing market demand for affordable and high-quality air purifiers in the country. With four models under its belt, the AeroPure Air Purifiers are equipped with carbon compound and HEPA filters that clean the air, with a dust removal rate of up to 99.5% and bacterial removal rate of 99.9%1. These air purifiers also have several operation modes, ranging from auto mode that instantly detects the best settings to sleep mode that adjusts the fan speed to provide a good night’s sleep without sacrificing air quality. 


TCL’s offerings of W Series Inverter Window Air-Conditioner and PortaCool Air-Conditioner are new, flexible models that gives consumers more choices when it comes to their cooling needs. The W Series aims to be the affordable option for people who want to enjoy comfortable cooling without the strain of electricity bills by using TCL’s own inverter motor technology. For the most flexible cooling choice, the PortaCool Air-Conditioner was designed with portability in mind. Equipped with casters and removable window kit and exhaust, the PortaCool can be used in any room of the house without the need for expensive drilling and tiring installations of air-conditioners. This also comes with dual fan motors for quicker cooling of the area and dual condenser technology that eliminates the need for water draining. 

1 For TCL TKJ 300F-S2 Air Purifier 
With TCL Philippines’ continuous growth and development, consumers are assured of the latest technological features and high-quality products TCL has always been known for. 

About TCL Philippines 
Since its inception in April 2000 through the first joint venture between TCL Overseas Holding Co. Ltd. and Philippine AA Commercial (a subsidiary of Solid Group Company)., TCL Philippines has consistently introduced innovative and affordably priced home entertainment solutions into the Philippine market, that proudly displayed the brand’s promising leadership potentials. Now ranking 3rd in the Philippine TV Market, the journey to the top continues as TCL further expands its business through integrating other home appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines, into its comprehensive line of LED televisions. 

For more information about the new products of TCL Philippines, visit www.tcl.com/ph/en.

#yourbesthomepartner #tclxfiba #Tclphilippines

Friday, April 12, 2019

Performance vs. Safety Parts for Your Honda Rebel

If there is one thing that you can say about the Honda Rebel, it is that this is one motorcycle that you will surely find interesting. This is one of those motorcycles that already looks great when you first get it with its stock parts but you can definitely change it up with the use of the right motorcycle parts.



Choosing the right motorcycle parts can be tricky especially when there are different places wherein you can purchase different parts for your Honda Rebel. If given the choice, would you rather choose parts that can improve your motorcycle or choose parts that will make your motorcycle safer?



People know that it will be easy to search for honda oem parts. They just need to search for the parts that they want and they will be able to find the ones that they need. OEM parts are known to be more expensive as compared to the other options available but at least you are sure that the parts will fit well. You know that you will get the best copies available.

Purchasing Parts for Performance

Let us say that you have already checked your tires and you know that you need to replace them. What are you going to do? You can search for cheap motorcycle tires that are available. Just make sure that you will choose tires that will fit your motorcycle properly otherwise, this might become a problem. Can you imagine if the tires that you have purchased will not fit? You would need to return the tires that way.

You can also look at motorcycle parts online because you are bound to find different parts that will not cost as much as the OEM that you can purchase from retail stores. Improving the performance of your motorcycle will make sure that it is strong to travel longer distances and so much more.

Purchasing Parts for Safety

Who does not want to have a safe motorcycle? Everyone knows that riding a motorcycle is not as safe as riding a car. If in case you hit something solid, you are bound to get hurt. There are some parts that will increase your safety while you are riding. For added safety, you can also choose the right motorcycle safety gear that you can wear every time that you ride.

You can always choose to purchase different parts that will improve the performance and the safety of your motorcycle properly.


Thursday, April 11, 2019

Sixthreezero Set To Launch Electric Bikes May 2019

There are more and more companies who are starting to offer electric bikes to people. Some of these companies are determined to provide the best features. They believe that the features will allow their bikes to stand out from the rest.


Sixthreezero is one of the brands that people are checking right now because of the different electric bikes that they are offering. They have the best bikes for men who would like to have the right bike to take them to and from different locations that are a short distance away from each other.


More and more people now are moving to places that are near their offices. This means that they do not always need to use cars anymore. There are instances when the right bike is enough for them. They do not have to make an effort to pedal any more because electric bikes will make it easier to go from one location to another.



If you would like to get the best women’s bicycle but you are still not sure which one you should get, you may want to consider getting an electric bike. There are a lot of advantages that you will get to enjoy such as the following: 


You can use the electric bicycle in order to travel comfortably from one place to another. You may have to go to the convenience store to purchase something and it does not require you to bring your car anymore. 

An electric bicycle is known to be simple although it may come in a lot of designs. You can simply search for the right bicycle that you like. Sixthreezero has different electric bikes and you are bound to find one that you will genuinely like. 

Moving through crowded spaces will not be such a chore to do anymore. Riding your car will make you get stuck in traffic for a long time. Having an electric bike will allow you to breeze through the different spaces easily. 

Electric bikes are considered to be a more eco-friendly option as compared to the other vehicles that are available. You will lessen the emissions that are contributing to the current pollution in your area. You can just choose from the wide array of electric bikes that are offered by sixthreezero for all of your electric needs.




Monday, April 1, 2019

"The Awesome Life"

Expect an awesome-filled dynamic magazine-type of feature show on your TV screen soon! 


Coming up is a one-hour motivational and lifestyle-business talk show, “The Awesome Life - Live Life to the Fullest”, hosted by motivational speaker and life coach Al Ian Barcelona (AIB) and co-hosted by Ptr. Jun Sibanico of KLM (Kingdom Living Ministry). 

On its pilot episode, the discussion revolves around new beginnings and living a successful life not just in business but in life as a whole. Mr. Awesome Al Ian Barcelona (AIB) begins with his “Awesome Thoughts” and gave some tips on how to begin one's journey. To explore other areas of life’s new beginnings, Co-host Pastor Jun Sibanico joins in and shares about the KLM (Kingdom Living Ministry) and its humble beginnings. Not just that, the show also features success stories of awesome individuals such as Coach Reuben Lanot and Visual communication and inspirational speaker, Rock Cleo, as well as AIB and his team’s “3Ts” which stands for Talks, Travels, and Trainings.


Overall, “The Awesome Life” is divided into four major segments explores the meaning of LIFE: L- Learn, I-Inspire,be F-Financially ready, and E - Empower this generation. It aims to inspire, influence and impact its audience by discussing and featuring stories of people, events, and social-business trends in all walks and interest of life. 

The program will air every Tuesday, (7-8 pm) at Light TV- God's Channel of Blessings and every Wednesday (12mn-1am) and Saturday (7-8am) at GMA News TV.  Initial broadcast will be tomorrow APRIL 2, 7PM.

“LIGHT TV – God’s Channel of Blessings!
Available on your Digital TV, or TV PLus boxes (via auto or manual scan to 587.143 MHz) & major cable TVs in Mega Manila like Sky Cable, Cable Link, Destiny Cable, Central CATV & Sun Vision Cable and to more than 300+ cable operators nationwide including nation-widest coverage:
Sky Direct – Ch. 41
Cignal TV - Ch. 183


Techie Mom in the Kitchen is one of the partner bloggers of Light TV, God's Channel of Blessings (formerly Light Network).

Sunday, March 31, 2019

SnR Member's Treat Sale (Mar. 27 to 31)




When I saw this Buy 1 Take 1 Promo of Cream Cheese and Butter of SnR  I got really excited, but I was afraid that we would have to line-up just to get these items.  So we decided to go there Mar. 26, the day before the sale, we thought "Who knows, we  could get an early glimpse of the Sale".  And true enough, there were alot of items already on sale, specially the cream cheese, butter and some other cheeses too.  Btw, we checked the expiration dates, they are still a few more months away before their expiration dates.  Yey!!

Bought 6 of the Emborg Butter, 
I've been planning on making some flavored spreads and this is a good deal 
@ P149.00 for the 2 pieces.

Swiss Cheese, they are on B1T1 too!  We bought 4
For my daughter's sandwiches and she loves cheese :)  they are @ P138.00 for the 2 pcs.

This Emborg European Spreadable Cream Cheese are to die for, 
really creamy and delicious,we bought 8 of this, was @ P107.00 for the 2 pieces

Emborg Baking and Cooking Cream Cheese, bought 4 of this
@ P 128.00 for the 2 pieces.


Days before going to the sale, I already did my research and found out that we can actually freeze butter, cream cheese and other kinds of cheeses. 

BUTTER
According to the website dairygoodness.ca, we can keep butter refrigerated in its original wrapper. The foil laminated paper helps prevent spoilage from exposure to light and air, and also protects butter from picking up the flavour of other foods. If you wrap it well, once opened, both salted and unsalted butter will keep in the fridge for three weeks. However, if you plan to keep it longer than a few weeks, butter will keep its fresh taste better if you wrap it again in extra foil or plastic.

Butter freezes well but should be further protected by over-wrapping it in additional foil or heavy-duty plastic wrap or a freezer bag. Properly wrapped, salted butter will keep in the freezer for up to one year. After this, it may begin to lose the fresh butter flavour and pick up other odours or flavours from the freezer. Unsalted butter will keep in the freezer for up to three months.

CREAM CHEESE
You can freeze cream cheese, but it will change the texture considerably, making it more crumbly and less creamy. Frozen cream cheese is best used in baked or cooked dishes where the change won't be noticeable, this is according to the website thespruceeasts.com.

Unopened cream cheese can be safely stored in the fridge for a month past the sell-by date stamped on the box. Of course, you should always discard any cheese that has mold on it or that smells or looks bad. Trust your senses and toss anything that's questionable.

Some websites recommend adding another layer of wrapping to the cream cheese before you freeze it, but that really isn't necessary. Blocks of cream cheese already come wrapped in foil and boxed in cardboard, and that's ample protection against freezer burn. Just tuck them in the freezer and try to use them as soon as you can.

When you're ready to pull some cream cheese from the freezer, just shift it over to your fridge and allow it to thaw. Then use it as you normally would for cooking or baking.

OTHER CHEESES
You can freeze cheese successfully if you’re planning to use it for cooking purposes. Frozen cheese will remain safe to consume, but it will typically change texture and often become crumbly once thawed, this is according to the website stilltasty.com. 

While you can freeze just about any type of cheese, the firmer varieties — such as cheddar, gouda and Swiss — tend to come through the freezing process with the least damage to texture and flavor. For best results, keep cheese frozen for no more than 6 months.

When freezing cheese, cut it into portions no larger than 1/2 pound each, and wrap tightly in airtight wrapping or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. You can also grate cheese before freezing and place it in a freezer bag.

Be sure to thaw the frozen cheese in your refrigerator, and plan to use it within two or three days.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Lechetine

Yummy goodness of Lecheflan + Gelatine in one dessert.


1 pack Mr. Gulaman (white)
1 cup pineapple juice
3 cups cold water
3/4 to 1 cup sugar (adjust according to your taste)

3 whole eggs 
1 cup evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk

2 tsp. vanilla 

1 1/2 cup sugar for caramelize

This is the basic recipe.  Please watch the full video on my YouTube channel for the full instructions.  In the video I have made some tweaks and tripled the recipe





LUMPIANG SHANGHAI RECIPE (Filipino Eggrolls)


Ingredients:
1 kilo  Chicken meat (ground)
1-2 tbsp Garlic, chopped
3-4 tbsps Oyster Sauce (more if needed)
2 tbsps Sesame Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Some Lumpia wrappers (set this aside, we’ll use it later)


Mix everything in a bowl, and let the chicken meat marinate in the seasonings for about at least one (1) hour.  Best if you put it in the refrigerator, cover the bowl.

Other Ingredients:
1 cup Onion, chopped
1 big Carrot, chopped
1 cup Turnip, chopped
2 pcs. Whole eggs
1 cup bread crumbs

After 1 hour, mix all these ingredients into the chicken mixture, mix very well.  Then you may fry some small patties of this mixture to taste if the seasoning is ok.  Then we’re ready to wrap our rolls.

Note : I like lots of veggies in my lumpia, you may lessen them if you like

Paste to seal the lumpia:
½ c of flour
1 cup of water
Mix the 2 ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, set aside

Special Dipping Sauce:
1 cup Water
2-3 tbsps Banana Catsup
1-2 tbsps white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Brown sugar
¼ tsp Five Spice

Slurry :  ½ cup Corn starch and ½ cup water

Put all the ingredients (except the slurry) in a small saucepan and cook over low-medium heat and stirring occasionally, adjust the seasonings according to your taste, then thicken the sauce with the slurry mixture, stirring continuously, then after a few minutes it is done.



PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

FOR THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE: