A story I almost forgot to tell. It was in December between Christmas and New Year and my mother wanted to go out to buy her Christmas gifts for the girls. The gift-buying … [Read more...]
Bangus (milkfish) and kinugoshi (silken) tofu with three sauces
January 26, 2012 By 12 Comments
It has always been my opinion that to become a good cook, one has to be confident about his skills and taste. And by that, I don't mean professional training. No, not at all. … [Read more...]
Dinner for one: tuna burger sandwich, cucumber agua fresca and macapuno preserve for dessert
January 13, 2012 By 8 Comments
Speedy and I have a weird social life. Our together social life consists mostly of family. We go out and party with his family or my family or, sometimes, with both families … [Read more...]
I miss them already but not the mess they make
January 3, 2012 By 15 Comments
Speedy drove the girls back to the condo late last night. The third term of the school year officially begins tomorrow, January 4, and the girls were supposed to spend today … [Read more...]
Family. Food. Pets. Photography. Confetti… Hello, 2012!
January 2, 2012 By 9 Comments
New Year's Eve was family day. It always is. And while we don't do traditional stuff that are associated with superstitious beliefs, there are some traditional activities that … [Read more...]
Kit Kat confetti cake
December 12, 2011 By 26 Comments
It's our 20th wedding anniversary. When Speedy greeted me shortly after midnight, I exclaimed, "Imagine... 20 years of seeing you everyday..." And Sam interjected, "No, that's … [Read more...]
Lemongrass and chili stuffed tofu
December 6, 2011 By 6 Comments
And so we take a break from the sweets and the meats and all those rich dishes that seem to be the benchmark of the holiday season. The girls are back in the condo, and Speedy … [Read more...]
Fresh button mushrooms and parsley salad
December 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
Yesterday, I had lunch with girl friends from law school, the conversation -- hilarious all the way -- ranged from unsavory characters to disillusionment with the justice … [Read more...]
It’s true: 50 is the new 30. Speedy is living proof.
October 27, 2011 By 13 Comments
We're still in the midst of redoing parts of the house. It started simply enough as an attempt to maximize the use of natural light in areas where I normally take food photos … [Read more...]
Night photography and long exposure
October 17, 2011 By 11 Comments
Sunday evening was an interesting one. Busy. Sort of. Much of the busy time actually consisted of hanging out at Global City while waiting for Alex who went to see, for the … [Read more...]
Dog grooming day. Father and daughter bonding time.
October 10, 2011 By 9 Comments
When I was a little girl, a time when I never heard of "bonding time" (or, even if I had, I doubt if I would have understood it anyway), I spent a lot of Saturday mornings at … [Read more...]
What were you doing on September 23rd in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010?
September 23, 2011 By 6 Comments
If you're a new reader, I'll tell you something that everyone else probably knows already -- I take photos everyday. Well, almost everyday. I have to make exceptions for the … [Read more...]
Harry Potter is a family affair
July 20, 2011 By 21 Comments
After almost two decades of being a mother, my daughters still manage to surprise me. Last week, the day that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 opened in … [Read more...]
After CSI…
July 14, 2011 By 14 Comments
Last night. Me: "I'm ovulating... Do you want another baby?" Speedy: "Go to sleep." Me: "But it's CSI night!" Speedy: "After CSI, go to sleep." Okay, he … [Read more...]
OMG, my baby’s orange!
June 29, 2011 By 11 Comments
Sunday evening. Sam, Speedy and I were chatting while watching TV. Sam was asking about the boat shoes that I was supposed to buy Speedy for his birthday earlier this month … [Read more...]
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