Thanks to my dear friend, Vanch B., for sharing this photo of her version of Nino Muhlach's Fried Rice Recipe. She said that she added egg and used butter instead of cooking oil.
You may click the link below to see the recipe.
Sunday, 14 July 2013
Saturday, 13 July 2013
Mothers work from sun up to sun down! It is a vocation that encompasses a lot of hard work, patience, and love. Mothers devote so much of their time to their families that sometimes they forget to give time to themselves.
If you're a non-stop devoted mom who needs time to take a break, WORKING MOM JULY 2013 issue is a must-read!
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| This is definitely a page-turner! Thanks, ABS-CBN Publishing! |
Why? This "YOUR HEALTH SPECIAL" issue talks about moms finding time to pamper and reward themselves (p. 14) with a lot of options to choose from like switching hair colors and how to manage it (p. 15); changing looks by choosing vibrant hues (p. 20) and knowing the five must-have wardrobe basics (p. 22); planning a DIY family trip (p.106); or exploring new places to shop for groceries and drinking a good cup of coffee (p. 111).
I am sure that some moms due to their very busy schedules may eat too much of everything just to relieve stress, always giving in to their cravings even if they are unhealthy. I admit, I was guilty of this! Because of this bad eating habit, I gained weight! Tips from "Snacks that Love You Back" (p. 38) that tackles swapping unhealthy food with food that has big benefits, "Lose the Weight--The Fun Way" (p. 34), or playing with your kids outdoors with traditional Pinoy games (p. 93) could help you shed off excess pounds!
For "Crafty Moms", they could turn their passion for crafting into a lucrative business like I did. Personalized do-it-yourself items are in demand nowadays (p.80). They may create unique stuff like doing a make-over on tin cans (p. 102). They can earn extra while saving the environment!
Laughter decreases my negative stress. Reading topics about revisiting the path of celebrity moms (p. 70) and remembering what's in during the 90's (p. 77) would surely make readers laugh too!
In times when we feel that we are burdened with so much motherly duties, it is nice to know that there are moms out there who reveal their best secrets to a balanced life (p. 56). We are just like other moms who make things happen from outside the limelight in our own special and unique way (p. 74).
Being a mom of two boys, school-age and toddler, is very challenging especially when my eldest becomes a little jealous of his little brother because he used to have the attention all the time. Amanda Griffin-Jacob (p.47) talks about how she handles this situation and get inspired on how motherhood transformed her into an "It Girl" to a proud momma!
My toddler tends to be autonomous. There are power struggles when I deal with him sometimes. If I get impatient, I might hurt his feelings. Tips on how to handle this (p. 90) give us ideas on how we could be firm without being too harsh on our toddlers.
This is just a tip of an iceberg! There are more helpful articles that make parenting a best experience!
WORKING MOM JULY 2013 issue gave me a better perspective on how to balance my personal and family life. It made me realize that I should love myself more so that I could give more love to others especially my family whose care was entrusted to me. Remember, we couldn't give something that we don't have.
Aside from my own insights about the articles, I let my mother and husband read the magazine and I used it as a reading material for our "Mother and Son Bonding" that we usually do before I send my eldest to bed. Here are their favorite articles and why they love them:
Mom: "I like what Amanda Griffin-Jacob said that she should cater first to the toddler then to the baby because the baby wouldn't have a recollection of what his brother does when he's jealous. I agree with the insights of the authors of "He Said, She Said" (p. 96) about saying goodbye that the best way to help the child cope with loss is to be simply being there with him, listening and choosing the right words to say. The article of Queena Lee-Chua (p.99) is very helpful in praising the child the right way. I remember the days when you were still young. Ganyan din ang ginawa ko."
Hubby: "One of the root causes between parents and their kids is miscommunication not because our children don't want to follow but in most cases is due to our inability as parents to convey our message in the language that they understand. Magic Words (p. 90) help us understand and speak in the language of our children."
Hubby: "One of the root causes between parents and their kids is miscommunication not because our children don't want to follow but in most cases is due to our inability as parents to convey our message in the language that they understand. Magic Words (p. 90) help us understand and speak in the language of our children."
Kuya: "I like Beijing's Kiddie-Friendly Places (p. 108). They're so amazing! I also like Awesome Stuff for the Tub (p. 85). They're so cool!"
I encourage you, moms out there, to grab a copy of Working Mom July 2013 issue! CLICK THIS to watch its TVC and have a feel of what's in store for you!
Friday, 12 July 2013
According to Wikipedia, Chicken Curry is a common delicacy in South Asia, Southeast Asia, as well as in the Caribbean (where it is usually referred to as "curry chicken"). A typical South Asian curry consists of chicken stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic, chillies and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and so on. Outside South Asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.
Sounds yummy and tastes even better when eaten with rice! For some people, cooking it in a traditional way is difficult. Why are they supposed to do it the old way when it can be cooked in a quick and easy manner but the taste is very close to the authentic one?
Now, cooking Chicken Curry is made easy and hassle-free using McCormick Curry Seasoning Mix! This is how to do it based on the cooking instructions written at the back portion of the label.
Ingredients
1 pack McCormick Curry Seasoning Mix
1 cup water
2 cups thick coconut milk or 3/4 cup milk
1 kg meat, cut up
4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, cubed
cooking oil for frying
Procedure
1. Dissolve McCormick Curry Seasoning Mix in water. Set aside.
2. Brown meat, potatoes, and carrots in oil. Set aside.
3. In a pan, pour in the dissolved curry mix, browned meat and vegetables, and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat and let boil for a minute.
4. Add in red bell pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
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| The ingredients and cooking procedure are found at the back of the packaging. |
6. Serve while hot with plain rice!
My Version
I used chicken. I boiled it first before frying it on its own oil. I set it aside and used the same oil in browning potatoes and carrots. I used four cups of thick coconut milk extracted from two grated coconuts instead of two cups as stated above. I added green bell peppers too and a dash of salt to taste.
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| Ooopps,sorry! I wasn't able to plate my Chicken Curry to make it look more appetizing. I took this photo immediately after cooking. |
Thursday, 11 July 2013
My aunt taught me how to make Cheese Pimiento when I was eight years old. She would cook every ingredient and I found it very tasking. That discouraged me to cook it myself.
Now when I make my own version, bell pepper is the only ingredient I need to cook! It takes less than 30 minutes to finish everything! Not only that, this Cheese Pimiento is packed with nutrients! Red bell pepper is rich in Riboflavin, Thiamin, Niacin, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, dietary fiber, and Folate. Butter and cheese are milk products and they are rich in protein! Sugar has carbohydrates. I added a little just to balance the saltiness of cheese, because too much sugar is bad for the health.
This can be a perfect dip for crackers and nachos or spread on toast that your family would surely love!
Ingredients
- 1 bar (225 grams) Dairy Creme Buttermilk
- 1 bar (175 grams) Eden Cheese
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 medium red bell pepper
Procedure
1. Melt butter in room temperature. When it's a little soft, cut it into small cubes. Let it melt further.
2. Boil bell pepper for 5-7 minutes while melting butter in room temperature. Let it cool and mince. Set aside.
3. When the cubed butter is very soft, grate cheese and put it in a bowl with butter.
4. Add sugar and minced bell pepper too.
5. Mix all ingredients together until well-blended. Use fork to mix them easily.
6. When the mixture is paste-like, put it in a dry and clean jar for storing. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-5 days.
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| Toasted Bread + Cheese Pimiento = PERFECTION! |
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
It's been almost two years since I updated my blog in Bloglovin'! I had a hard time claiming my blog yesterday. Finally, it's done! Thanks to the very helpful and accommodating Miss Johanna Carlberg! Now I am back to Bloglovin'! Hope to post more blogs soon!
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Saturday, 6 July 2013
"...Thanks for sharing ur version of caramelized banana! I soooo love it! Hihihi before i tried doing banana que but i always failed.. But now, i can have my banana cubes anytime i want coz i can easily do it.. Lol"---Ariadne R.
Thanks for sharing these photos and feedback, my dear friend, Ariadne! They made my day! God bless you & your hubby! Miss you!
Sincerely,
Ate SJ
This is Kuya's most requested baon for June. This is very yummy and easy to prepare! You can eat it without any viand!
What made this recipe more special was on one Saturday, my hubby taught him how to cook it!
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| Kuya was so excited to cook his favorite fried rice! A perfect father and son bonding on a Saturday morning... |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small head garlic, minced
- 250 grams Purefoods Chinese Style Luncheon Meat, diced
- 2 eggs, fried and minced
- 5-6 cups boiled rice
- 1/2 cup water
- Maggi Magi Sarap seasoning powder or salt to taste
Procedure
- Put 1/2 cup water on boiled rice and mix until rice is loosened. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and season with little salt or seasoning powder.
- Heat oil in a big pan. Fry beaten eggs. Remove from pan and mince. Set aside.
- Fry diced luncheon meat until golden brown.
- Add garlic when luncheon meat is golden brown. Fry for a minute. Make sure not to burn garlic to avoid making it bitter.
- Add minced fried egg. Cook for a minute then add boiled rice. Sprinkle with seasoning powder or salt to taste. Fry while stirring constantly until rice is almost dry.
- Plate. Serve while it's hot!
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| Simply delicious! Kain na! |
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