i'm not a chef, but I love to cook. i'm not a photographer, but i love to take photos. i'm not a musician, but i love music. i'm not a singer, but i love to sing. i'm not a writer, but i love to share my thoughts.
My Ate Glyn's cooking "notebook". All handwritten recipes, from soups to desserts and even sandwiches. I wasn't able to ask her where she got all those recipes. *big grin*
...and my Ate Gina's Kitchenomics collection. She's even a member of the Kitchenomics Club.
One way to prepare plantain banana (saging na saba). This mirienda treat is popularly known as "Sundot Saging" here in Batangas.
I really haven't tried to make banana cue... i just bought these. *wink*
But I have seen how the vendors cook this... As what I have observed... here's how....
On a deep pan, pour a generous amount of cooking oil. When the oil is already hot, put about 3 cups of brown sugar. Once the sugar is already caramelized, put the plantain banana, slowly stir for a few minutes. Make sure that the banana is fully coated with sugar. Then it's ready to serve.
This is one dish my eldest bro Kuya Gerry usually makes. I can say that he is the best cook among my siblings... I hope my Ate Glyn will agree since she is a good cook as well... (love you ate!) *wink*
the ingredients
1/2 kilo small shrimps 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, finely chopped 3 eggs, well beaten 3 table spoon all purpose flour salt and pepper, to taste spring onions, chopped (optional) cooking oil
here's how:
Put all the ingredients on a bowl except for the cooking oil. Mix the ingredients until all are well incorporated. Set aside.
Heat cooking oil on a pan. Pour about 1/4 cup of the mixture on the pan. Fry until both sides are golden brown and crispy
Serve with mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping.
I heard this song a couple of times on the radio. Love the melody, it makes me move my head and tap my fingers on my office table... *big grin* but wasn't able to get its title... So I told my self I've got to know the title of this one... Lucky me, it was played again the other day, so I carefully listen to the lyrics and "googled" it when I reached home. *lol*
Here's the result of my "googling". Hope you like the song as much as I do. *super big grin*:
Title : Forget About Me Artist: Lil Bit
Hmm Whoaaa Oohhh Whoaaa Oohhh Yeahh... You Said It Wasn't Gonna Be Like It Was Before Then It Happened Again Pushing Me Back Out The Door Thought It Would Be For real This Time Love Me Forget About The Signs So Now What Do I Do Now, That I know that we're through
Wish That I Could Move On Can't Let Go, It's Too Strong Just Like That And Then You're Gone Is This How You Wanted It To Be Everything You Had To Say Sent The Tears Right Down My Face Now I'm Trying To Escape The Misery
Why Don't You Love Me The Way I Loved You It Feels So Crazy Cause I Dunno What I Did To You If You're Gonna Hurt Me Then Do It Quickly Cause I'm Tired Of Cryin' If You Don't Wanna Stick Around Then, Baby, Forget About Me
Too Late, Sorry I Didn't Even Have The Chance You Said You Were Happy Baby, I Don't Understand Gave You Everything You Asked For And Was Ready To Give You A Lot More I Would've Given The World Right In The Palm Of Your Hand
Wish That I Could Move On Can't Let Go, It's Too Strong Just Like That And Then You're Gone Was This How You Wanted It To Be Everything You Had To Say Sent The Tears Right Down My Face Now I'm Trying To Escape The Misery
Why Don't You Love Me The Way I Loved You It Feels So Crazy Cause I Dunno What I Did To You If You're Gonna Hurt Me Then Do It Quickly Cause I'm Tired Of Cryin If You Don't Wanna Stick Around Then, Baby, Forget About Me
Boy, My Heart Was True And That You Can't Deny Don't Be A Fool And Walk Away From All The Lies It's Up To You Cause Heaven Knows I've Tried Tell Me You're Still In Love Yeahhhh Ohh
I'm still confused with the name of artist if it's Lil Bit or Little Bit. Need help on this one guys!
This will be the third time that i have mentioned bulanglang on my blog... well maybe because it is the easiest vegetable dish to prepare... (well i'm still wondering if this is really a vegetable dish coz of the papaya fruit. haha..) But this time, let me share to you something about our favorite bulanglang ingredient before it gets into the kitchen... Papaya!
The papaya fruit... on the papaya tree... *lol* ...again, at the back of our house. *big grin*
Gohan volunteers to get these unriped papaya. He loves doing stuffs like this. He used this bamboo pole which we call "tikin" to get the papaya off the tree.
It's been a while since the last time that we went out... We missed hanging out and eating together... (well i guess that the latter is what we really missed! *big grin*)
With Nestie and Nadine at Starbucks. (where's kuting? well, behind the cam of course. *wink*)
sweets... sweets... and more sweets...
Next stop...
Love the food...
nadine: ate, can we eat na? kuting: nope... not until i have finished taking pictures of these stuffs. *super big grin*
with all the stories, jokes and the sumptuous meal... we really had a great time!
Jenina's Place Mercedes Homes, Libjo Lamao, Batangas City
Dinuguan or Pork Blood Stew is one of the family's favorite...(we all do love to eat *wink*)
I don't know if frozen pork's blood is available on supermarkets. But on our local market, the butcher will give the blood from freshly slaughtered pig for free when you buy pork from them.
Some people might think that eating something with blood is kinda gross, well if they only knew how yummy this dish is... they have to give it a try first! *big grin*
Dinuguan na may Labong (Pork Blood Stew with Bamboo Shoots)
the ingredients: 1/2 kl pork, diced 1/2 kl bamboo shoots, cut into strips 4 long green peppers 2 cups pork blood 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, sliced 1/2 cup vinegar 2 tablespoon soy sauce salt & pepper 3 cups water cooking oil
here's how:
On a casserole, saute garlic and onion. Add the pork, stir well until the pork turns to light brown Season with soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper. (you can change the amount of seasonings depending on your taste) Mix well and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add water, bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pork is cooked. Add the bamboo shoots and cook for another 5 minutes. Slowly pour in the pork's blood while continuously stirring to avoid curdling. Add the green pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stir occasionally. Serve hot with steamed rice or puto (rice cake)
Tip of the Day!
You can use banana heart instead of bamboo shoots.
I was so hungry when I got home from work, but the dinner is not yet prepared... So I grabbed a pack of my favorite instant pancit canton and wholah! in a matter of minutes... i'm full! *big grin*
