My entry for Lasang Pinoy 18: Oh my gulay! is one day late. I couldn't cook yesterday because we were waterless. I can horrify you with tales of waterless days, I can lament … [Read more...]
Kittens’ favorite sleeping spot
May 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ever since we had cats in the house, we've had a cat bed with a washable mattress. For some reason, none of our cats ever slept in it. Salt and Pepper prefer to sleep … [Read more...]
Waterless
May 30, 2007 By 21 Comments
It's been a hell of a day. I woke up at around 9.30 a.m. to find out that the taps had been dry since 6.00 a.m. I sent the house helper to get some information from the … [Read more...]
Watching Miss Universe 2007
May 30, 2007 By 15 Comments
Yesterday was one of those lazy days. It rained and Sam spent the afternoon shuffling between the TV and her laptop. Then, she brought out her laptop and placed it on the … [Read more...]
Cat’s eyes tell the time
May 29, 2007 By 4 Comments
I was doing some reading on bottled water and cancer for Thursday's op-ed column and the research brought me to the Snopes message boards. One of the members there uses the … [Read more...]
Smoked porkloin and cheese cupcakes
May 29, 2007 By 18 Comments
I was thinking of making some oatmeal pancakes but my husband gave me a stand mixer for Mother's Day and I so enjoy using it. Pancakes do not really require the use of an … [Read more...]
I’m so slim when I’m with Shrek!
May 28, 2007 By 15 Comments
We had about half an hour to kill before the showtime of The Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End. Sam and Alex wouldn't have their photos taken with Shrek but they … [Read more...]
The mommy lunch
May 27, 2007 By 21 Comments
Twelve members of the Pinoy Moms Network met for lunch yesterday. Some met the others for the first time. If I remember correctly, it was Cess who was the ice breaker because, … [Read more...]
Formaldehyde in Sunsilk shampoo
May 25, 2007 By
Below is a forwarded e-mail from my brother-in-law, Buddy. It caught my attention because Sam uses Sunsilk shampoo. Para sa buhok na parang nirebond.... Sa mga … [Read more...]
A culinary getaway
May 25, 2007 By 13 Comments
Resorts and vacation spots not only try to impress their guests with the ambience, the facilities and the amenities. Most hire the best chefs they can afford because food can … [Read more...]
Oatmeal, mango and cheese pie
May 23, 2007 By 14 Comments
The crust is made with flavored oatmeal, flour and sugar; the filling is cream cheese and sugar with a layer of sliced fresh mangoes on top; the crumbly topping is the same … [Read more...]
Kitten and my MacBook
May 23, 2007 By 9 Comments
Fat kitten Pepper decides to keep me company while I try to beat my newspaper deadline. Problem is she'd stand up every few seconds and swish her tail right across my … [Read more...]
The Cagsaua Church ruins
May 22, 2007 By 1 Comment
In February 1, 1814, Mayon Volcano's most destructive eruption in recorded history, 1,200 people died and the town of Cagsaua (Cagsawa) was buried in lava and rocks. Only the … [Read more...]
TV, advertising and children
May 22, 2007 By 22 Comments
Two nights ago, I was scouting for a domain name for Speedy. Yes, I have finally convinced him to try blogging. Tough finding a good domain name that is still available. A lot … [Read more...]
Korean beef stew a la Kimchi
May 22, 2007 By 36 Comments
The korean beef stew recipe in my archive (published in August 9, 2005) was a second or third, and most successful, attempt at making a dish that was popularized in the … [Read more...]
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