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Refreshing Guava Smoothie

2013-08-28T00:30:00.000-07:00

Turn your guavas into a smoothie! This is something you will crave for, a new flavor to your smoothie and a new twist to enjoy guavas!

One advantage for having guava trees is you will never run out of guavas on the table. Our trees bear sweet guavas and it's a miracle that there's no month that they won't bear lots of guavas! I wanted my kids to take advantage of eating this fruit, since we can only get some from the tree and not buy one in the market. But I am having a hard time insisting my kids to eat this fruit. Well, they are just like that, not fond of eating fruits, especially my son. He doesn't even have a favorite fruit! So the best solution for this, turning the fruits into a smoothie! And since what's on our table are guavas, I made a guava smoothie for them. And I'm so glad they loved it! Try one today! A refreshing and healthy drink for your family!

What you need :

2-3 cups guava flesh

1/2 teaspoon honey

ice cubes

Preparations :

1. Remove all the seeds from guavas. Scoop out the flesh of guavas using a spoon. This should be the outcome :

2. Blend it with honey and ice until smooth.

3. Serve immediately.

Note : If you don't have honey, you can substitute it with sugar. Use 2 teaspoons of sugar.

You can always combine some more fruits like mango, banana, pineapple or strawberries to your guava smoothie, if you desire.

The Must-Haves In The Kitchen

2013-08-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

Cooking doesn't really require such modern equipments or utensils. In fact, it can be just simple. When you cut down your kitchen to its simplest essentials, these are the things you must have.

I know most of us would want a kitchen that is outfitted with complete and modern appliances and utensils. But the truth is, cooking doesn't really require such modern equipments or utensils. In fact, it can be just simple.

When you cut down your kitchen to its simplest essentials, these are the things you must have:

KNIVES

Knives are very essential as it is your cutting tool for meat and vegetables. There are actually only four knives that you would want to keep. One is the chef's knife for all-around chopping and cutting. The second is a cleaver knife for hard vegetables and meat. The third one is a serrated knife for food that a chef's knife cannot neatly slice like bread as well as tomatoes and angel food cakes. And the last is the paring knife for more detailed tasks.

POTS AND PANS

You can actually have all the types of pots and pans but you can practically cook everything you need with just four pots and pans: an all-around stockpot for pasta and big batches of soup, a medium-sized frying pan for frying, searing and browning foods, a saute pan with high sides and a saucepan for stewing and boiling.

TOASTER OVEN

If you don't have a space or budget for a full-sized oven then a toaster oven is the best alternative for it! You can use it for baking, broiling, reheating, and toasting. Its small footprints means saving both space and electricity.

If you have the space and the budget, you can keep having new cookwares and equipments and that's great! But if you don't, it's still fine too. Other kitchen cookwares are not necessarily essential in our kitchen, they are just nice to have. Anyway, we already got the best tool around and that is our own two hands!

Luscious Caramel Cake by Goldilocks

2013-07-31T02:11:00.001-07:00

I love cakes, they are my weakness! And every time a bakeshop, like Goldilocks Bakeshop, has a new flavored premium cake, I see to it that I buy one and taste it.

When I saw on television the new advertisement of Goldilocks cake , I was already thinking of how this cake will taste. It's their new Luscious Caramel Cake, wow! Just from it's name, I know that it's gonna be another premium cake that I will surely like. And so, I bought one for my husband's birthday.

Luscious Caramel Cake by Goldilocks is a mocha and vanilla cake filled with lots of caramel and butter filling inside and out of the cake. It only costs P395.00 or $9.07, that is why it is affordable. This cake looks so tempting! I love mocha and caramel that's why I am so excited to buy one on my hubby's special day! I was just surprised to know that after eating a slice, I'm not satisfied with its taste. I guess mocha and caramel do not blend perfectly with each other. I did not even get another slice for me to eat. It's just so sweet that it did not pass my sweet taste buds, I easily got tired of eating it. I still prefer caramel and chocolate as a combination. Well, that's only my judgement, I don't know if you like this caramel cake, taste for yourself.

How To Become An Effective Cook

2013-07-27T07:36:00.000-07:00

For newbie cooks or frustrated cooks like me, I would like to share some tips I learned, to become an effective cook.

Cooking is not actually my expertise. It has been my frustration for years on how to cook meals that I could say would satisfy the taste of my family. I wanted to cook adobo, a Filipino dish having sweet and sour taste, but I cannot perfect the sweet and sour taste of it. But when it comes to sweets, I hear no complaints from my loved ones. They say my desserts are so irresistible that they could eat a whole slice of it at once!

Going back to meals, I believe if you really want something, you can learn and practice it to perfection. Since I wanted to become an effective cook to my family, I somehow learned some few steps in which I could say a milestone to what I wanted to achieve when it comes to cooking. So, for those beginners or I should say frustrated cook like me, here are some of my tips that can be useful to you that has made me an effective cook:

1. Learn from the experts
When I say experts, this would mean they cook meal that satisfies the taste of the taster. You can start from your clan. My mother is really good in cooking. I must say she has the perfect adobo I've ever tasted. I watch her step by step and learn some tips in cooking. I learned that cooking has no definite measurements of all the ingredients needed, it will really depend on the amount of every ingredient that would satisfy the cook and the ones who will eat it. Now I know why I cannot perfect my adobo, I can't determine if it's already good if I don't combine it with rice!

You can also watch cooking meals on television. There are many channels who have programs in cooking which shows step by step cooking of a meal. Internet is also an alternative.

2. Learn from the book
There are lots of recipe books and magazines to choose from. I learned many tips and know-how, not only on how to cook meals but also the nutrients and benefits we get from the food we serve. You will have ideas on nutritious and tasty meals you can serve for your family. You will also have the knowledge of the low and high calories of the food you are going to cook, perfect for those who are on a diet.

3. Practice makes it perfect
Take actions! You should always try to cook. There is nothing wrong with trial and error. In this way, you will be able to familiarize the steps on what to do and how to cook a meal. Practice and practice until you succeed!

I know these tips are already familiar to you but I just want to emphasize one thing- DON'T JUST READ IT, DO IT, TAKE ACTIONS!

No Bake Buko Pandan Pie

2013-06-22T20:28:00.002-07:00

Craving for some pies but can't find them in your nearest market? Well, now you can make one at home, even without an oven for baking!

Image taken from google

We are fortunate to enjoy and eat some desserts, like pies, even without baking. This no bake pie tastes just the same as the pies you've always been buying in your favorite bakeshops. And the best part is, it is so easy to prepare!

What you need :

For the crust :

1 cup (10 pcs) graham crackers (crushed)

1/2 bar butter or margarine (melted)

For the filling :

1 cup all purpose cream

1/2 cup of condensed milk

1/8 teaspoon pandan extract

1 cup coconut soup

1 bar jelly (green)

Preparations :

1. For your crust : Mix crushed graham and melted margarine then press it firmly into the sides of your circular pan.

2. Put in the refrigerator for about 10-20 minutes.

3. For the filling: Boil the bar of jelly from the coconut soup. Drain and let it cool.

4. Whip all purpose cream until it doubles and slowly pour the condensed milk and pandan extract to it.

5. Put in the refrigerator.

6. When the jelly cools, mix it up with no. 4 and pour it in a circular pan where the crust is. Put in the ref again.

7. You may top it with all purpose cream if you want. Serve and enjoy.

NOTE : This recipe of mine was already posted by me on Triond.

No Bake Chocolate Cake with Sliced Mango

2013-04-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Indulge yourself to this tempting chocolate cake, with sliced mango, to add to its sweet and creamy taste.

My kids and their cousins are so fond of chocolate cakes! Whenever there's an occasion, they would always suggest chocolate as their preferred flavor. Good thing I can also make a chocolate cake for them, even without baking. I also included mango as one of its ingredients and they really loved it! Perfect combination,chocolate and mango! Try making this for your kids!

Ingredients :

2 packs of chocolate graham crackers

2 cans of kremdensada

1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk

1 whole mango, sliced

Preparations :

1. Mix kremdensada and the sweetened condensed milk in a bowl then put in the chiller of your refrigerator overnight.

2. In your rectangular pan, put the graham crackers and then spread the mixed kremdensada and sweetened condensed milk on top of it. Put some slice mango then repeat it until you make 3-4 layers.

3. Put inside your refrigerator for about 3 hours or more then serve.

Leche Flan

2012-12-27T04:30:00.000-08:00

Indulge in the irresistible sweet taste of this leche flan! Best for special occasions especially this coming Christmas season and New Year's eve!

Leche Flan is one of the popular Filipino desserts that is easy to make. It is also called the "Filipino Caramel Custard". It's main ingredient is the egg yolk so this dessert is rich in protein but is also high in cholesterol.

One thing I like from making this dessert is you can make one, even without baking. You can use a steamer to cook it.

I know there are lots of ways on how to make leche flans but this procedure is what we always do when making one. I could say, this is the simplest and easiest way of making leche flans. Some recipes also use egg whites for making this but we mainly use egg yolks to make it creamier and rich in texture. When making the caramel, I also put a small amount of coffee, just get coffee powder using your two fingers. I assure you, you will like it more! The sweetness of brown sugar plus the bitterness of the coffee is the perfect mix for the caramel of your leche flan!

INGREDIENTS :

8 egg yolks

1 sweetened condensed milk 380g

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)

small amount of coffee (optional)

PROCEDURES :

Caramelized the brown sugar and coffee(optional) with a small amount of water in a pan or directly to the mold that you are going to use. You can use a tong for easy cooking. Cook over medium heat with occasional stirring. Do not overcook, make sure it is quite "sticky" looking so it will just stay at the bottom of the molds when you pour the mixture of egg yolks and milk. Pour equally to the molds then let it cool.

Mix egg yolks, condensed milk and vanilla(optional) in a bowl then beat well. Scoop out most of the bubbles while beating the mixture. Then pour the mixture to the molds that has the caramel then steam for about 40 minutes or until the flan is cooked. Let it cool for a while then put in the refrigerator.

When served, use a knife and run it on the edges of the mold to loosen your leche flan.

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2012-12-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

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Bitter Melon Salad

2012-11-17T05:18:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the crunchiness and savory taste minus the bitterness of this salad! Best served as a side dish to your main meal.

Bitter melon, also known as "ampalaya" in our country, is one of the healthiest vegetable we should always include in our meals to gain its healthy benefits. It contains phyto-nutrients that are known to lower blood sugar level, that is why this vegetable is best for diabetic people. But this vegetable is often neglected by many because of its bitter taste.

But with this recipe of mine, you will be surprised how the salt and vinegar overpowers the bitterness of this vegetable. With its crunchiness and savory taste, I am sure you will enjoy eating this salad more often, especially when you are after its health benefits. This recipe is also known as "Ensaladang Amapalaya".

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 medium sized bitter melons

2 medium sized tomatoes

1 medium sized onion

3/4 cup vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

WHAT TO DO:

1. Slice thinly the bitter melons then wash. Put salt.

2. Slice the tomatoes and onions then combine them with the salted bitter melons.

3. Toss to mix well.

4. Serve immediately.

NOTE : The amount of salt and vinegar will depend upon your taste. You can add some, if you prefer.

Tuna Spaghetti

2012-10-10T19:54:00.000-07:00

A healthy and tasty spaghetti that went well with tuna flakes minus the meat and excessive oil.

What a better way to enjoy spaghetti than to cook it with tuna flakes, the best and healthy alternative for meat. For those who don't want meat, you will surely love this!

I never thought I will like this recipe as I always have this belief that spaghetti only goes well with meat, but I am wrong. I originally got this recipe from my brother and I assure you, it's better than any meat spaghetti you are always having. It's more economical and healthier, so try it and enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 spaghetti (1kg)

2 tuna flakes in oil (in can,big,not the flat one)

3 Italian spaghetti sauce (250g)

1/4 cup olive oil

1 big onion,chopped

4 cloves of garlic,minced

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup oregano dried leaves

1/4 cup red wine (optional)

How to cook :

1. Boil water with 1 tsp salt. Add spaghetti.

2. Boil uncovered while stirring. Drain well.

3. Drain the tuna flakes from oil.

4. Saute garlic and onion with olive oil.

5. Put the tuna flakes.

6. Mix the grated cheese until it melts. See to it that the tuna flakes is visible, do not pulverized.

7. Put oregano,salt and pepper.

8. Put the spaghetti sauce.

9. Mix with red wine. (optional)

10. Put the spaghetti.

11. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

12. Serve.

Pastillas de Leche in Coffee Flavor (No Cook)

2012-06-29T01:14:00.000-07:00

Easy to prepare no-cook pastillas de leche in coffee flavor. If you love eating coffee candy,this is the best alternative for it!

I once made a recipe on pastillas de leche (plain flavor) and a friend of mine suggested to have it in coffee flavor. Well, it’s a brilliant idea so I said, why not! And here’s the outcome! A taste of pastillas we love plus the bitterness we like in a coffee. If you love eating coffee candy, this is the best alternative for it! So easy to make! Here’s how:

Ingredients:

2 cups of powdered milk
1 condensed milk (380g)
2 teaspoonful of coffee
1/4 cup white sugar (for coating,optional)

What to do:

1. Slowly mix the condensed milk into the powdered milk and add the coffee using fork until it forms into a dough.
2. Cover with plastic after mixing (apply a small amount of olive oil into the plastic so the dough will not be that sticky).
3. After 10-15 minutes,flatten dough mixture with a rolling pin or an even bottle.
4. Shape into balls or whatever shape you desire. If you can’t shape it yet because it’s still sticky,chill overnight. Cover with plastic. Ready to serve.

NOTE: You can use the sugar for coating after shaping it, if you desire.

Mango Gelatin

2012-04-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

Indulge yourself to this delicious mango gelatin! A dessert that is so easy to make! You and your kids will surely love it!

Since there are abundant fresh produce of mangoes, you can do more than just eating it fresh! Make it a gelatin! You can do this in just 15 minutes. Here's how:

INGREDIENTS:

4 large ripe mangoes

1 sachet of unflavored gelatin powder (25g)

1/2 cup cold water

5 cups water for boiling

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened evaporated milk (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

PREPARATIONS:

1. Put the mango flesh in a blender. Process until pureed.

2. Sprinkle gelatin in a cup of cold water, let it stand for a minute.

3. Pour gelatin and sugar to boiled water, turn to low heat and stir until dissolved.

4. Add mango puree. Mix thoroughly.

5. Add vanilla essence, stir.

6. Pour into dessert bowls and chill for an hour or until firm.

7. Top with whipped cream and sliced mangoes if desired. Serve.

Banana Smoothie with Strawberry Yogurt

2012-02-08T19:30:00.000-08:00

Banana smoothie is a very common healthy drink we usually serve to our family. Make it more delicious by adding strawberry yogurt! You will surely love it!

The combination of fresh banana and strawberry yogurt makes this smoothie more tempting! You can actually choose any yogurt flavor you want for this banana smoothie. I chose strawberry yogurt for this drink since it is my favorite flavor of yogurt. It turned out so delicious! Try this to your family!

Ingredients :

2 ripe bananas

1/2 cup of strawberry yogurt

1/2 teaspoon of honey or 1 spoon of sugar

3-4 ice cubes

Preparations :

Combine all the ingredients in a blender jar. You can slice the ripe bananas first, before placing it in the blender.

Blend until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.

Note : You can exclude the honey or sugar, if you prefer.

Avocado Smoothie

2011-12-09T19:50:00.000-08:00

Looking for a healthy refreshing drink today? Try this avocado smoothie! So easy to prepare!

Honestly, I really don't like the taste of avocado fruit, I don't know why. Sadly, most nutritious fruits are what I don't eat. That's why I always turn those fruits into a smoothie so I can still consume them, but this time, I drink them. So, for all of you who are like me or maybe you have kids that don't want to eat fresh fruits like avocado, turn it into a smoothie! I'm sure you will love this!

Ingredients :

1 avocado

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp honey or 2 tbsp sugar

1 cup ice cubes

1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)

Preparations :

1. Scoop out the flesh of avocado fruit and put in the blender.

2. Add all the remaining ingredients then blend until smooth.

3. Serve immediately. Makes 2-3 servings.

Mixed Fruits and Root Crops in Coconut Milk - Ginataang Halo-Halo

2011-11-06T02:53:00.000-08:00

Looking for a healthy mid-afternoon snack for your family? You are on the right site! Try this mixed fruits and root crops cooked in coconut milk. The soft and chewy texture of all the ingredients makes this dish more enjoyable to eat!

This is one of the best merienda (mid-afternoon snack) that my mother cooks for us. It's a healthy dish where fruits and root crops are cooked in coconut milk. In our country, we call it "Ginataang Halo-Halo". The best thing I enjoy doing when preparing this dish is when we make "bilo-bilo". Bilo-bilo is made from glutinous rice flour, mixed with water, to shape it into balls. You just have to roll the dough of the glutinous rice added with a small amount of water to your hands, to make marble-sized balls.

There are also bilo-bilos that are purple in color. We mostly include the purple bilo-bilos to add color to this dish. You will surely like all the ingredients used here, especially the bilo-bilo, sweet potatoes and plantains.

What you need :

5 plantain (saba) bananas, peeled and cut into small pieces

1/2 kilo sweet potato, cut into small cubes

2 pcs big taro root (gabi), cut into small cubes

1/4 kilo glutinous flour, turned into bilo-bilo

1 cup cooked tiny sago (tapioca pearls)

1/4 cup jack fruit, sliced into strips

1/2 kilo light brown sugar

3 cups coconut milk

Cooking Procedures :

1. Boil enough water in a casserole dish.

2. Put in the bilo-bilos. When they float, add the cubed taro roots (gabi). Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, sliced plantain (saba) bananas, together with sago and jack fruit. Simmer again for another 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

4. Add the coconut milk and sugar, stir well. Cook over low heat, uncovered, until all the ingredients are tender, with constant stirring.

5. Serve. This dish may be served warm or cold.

Steamed Shrimps and Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

2011-10-30T21:16:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a healthy seafood recipe? You will surely not resist this steamed shrimps and broccoli recipe of mine that I used to serve for my family! The addition of oyster sauce gives this dish a delicious punch! Try it!

Shrimp is one of my favorites and the best seafood I can serve to my family. The nutritious broccoli is what I usually add to my dishes to make our meals healthy. I usually don't fry shrimps, I steam them instead, to keep them moist and vibrant. Steaming also helps retain all the natural flavors and nutrients of the ingredients. I always prefer oyster sauce to my dishes, it fits and is best for seafoods. Here's how I prepare it:

Ingredients :

15-20 medium shrimps

300g broccoli,cut

2 tablebspoons olive oil

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1 medium sized onion,chopped

3 cloves garlic,minced

Preparations :

1. Mix shrimps and soy sauce in a bowl. Transfer them to a heatproof dish together with broccoli florets.

2. Cook in a steamer for 8-10 minutes or until shrimps turn to pink and the broccoli florets are tender.

3. Let the shrimps cool then peel them.

4. Saute onions and garlic with olive oil. Add the shrimps and broccoli.

5. Seasoned with oyster sauce and some salt depending on your taste.

6. Serve hot.

Note: My digicam is not yet available so I got the photo again in google search, I will upload my own photo as soon as my digicam is available, please bear with me, thanks.

Apple and Banana Shake

2011-10-20T19:42:00.000-07:00

Looking for a HEALTHY drink today? Don't think twice, try this refreshing, healthy shake that will satisfy your thirst!

Turn your apple and banana into a shake, I'm sure you wont resist this! Added with your favorite flavor of ice cream, this shake will complete your day!

What you need :

1 whole banana (lakatan), sliced

1 whole small apple, sliced

1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream

1 tbsp syrup

Procedures :

1. Combine sliced apple, sliced banana, ice cream and syrup in a blender jar. Process until smooth and frothy.

2. Serve immediately.

No Bake Mango Cake

2011-10-09T03:50:00.000-07:00

Not having an oven should not prevent you from making a cake. Try this no-bake mango cake you will surely love, that is fitting for all occassions. So easy to prepare, even your kids can do this!

Mango is one of my favorite foods and I'm sure you love it too. I thought of making a mango cake without baking since we don't have an oven yet at home.
I first tasted this cake from a friend who served it as a mid-afternoon snack for us and I asked her how she made it. I was surprised when she told me that all I need is a refrigerator, not an oven. I immediately listed down the ingredients and the procedures for preparations, so when I finally got home, I made one for my family. It was so easy! My kids loved it! They even told me that I should make one everyday,haha!
You can serve this as a dessert or a snack or even bring it for potluck occassions.

For the ingredients and procedures, click here.

Note : The photo I used here is not the actual photo of my finished product but is very much similar to it. My digicam is not available but I will soon upload it when I make one again. I got the photo in google search.

Spicy Beef Masala

2011-09-14T23:20:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a spicy dish, you should try this recipe! I usually call this, "two in one meal", since viand and rice are combined in one for a complete satisfying meal.

Originally, this recipe is very much well-known in India. I actually learned this recipe from my godmother who visited us and brought this meal she calls Beef Masala. She told me it is spicy and to tell you honestly, I'm really not into spicy food but when I tasted this one, it satisfied my taste buds! I still prefer the not so spicy one so you can always adjust the use of chilies here.

For the main ingredient, which is beef, you can substitute mutton for it. Since beef is always available in our market, I used beef here.

What you need :

1/2 kilo beef, cubed
4 pcs potatoes, cut
1 pc big carrot, cubed
6 pcs green chili, sliced
2 pcs tomatoes, sliced
2 pcs onions, chopped
1 whole garlic, chopped finely
10 pcs peppercorn
  10 pcs cloves
3 pcs bay leaf
4 cups cooked rice
     salt for seasoning

SPICES :
2 tbsp garam masala (whole)
1 tbsp black lemon powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoon chili powder
     some raisins
     some cashew nuts

What to do :

1.  Place the beef cubes in a pressure cooker with enough water and boil for about 30 minutes or until tender. Add peppercorn, cloves, bay leaf and salt and cook for another 10 minutes. Don't let it dry, add more water if necessary. Remove beef from the pressure cooker. Set aside the broth for later use.

2. Saute garlic, onions and tomatoes in a sauce pan. Put the tendered beef, stir continuously. Add potatoes, carrot and green chili.

3. Pour broth (from number 1) into the sauce pan just enough level to cover the beef.

4. Add black lemon powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, curry powder, chili powder and whole garam masala. Let it boil while stirring. Let the beef absorb the spices.

5. Season with salt. Boil. Don't let it dry.

6. Add the cooked rice. Mix well. Cook in low heat.

7. Garnish with raisins and cashew nuts before serving if desired.

Iced Coffee with Nata de Coco and Kaong

2011-09-01T05:01:00.000-07:00

Tired of the usual flavor in your coffee? Give your coffee a new twist! If you like your coffee hot, you'll surely love it cold too! Try this new cold coffee flavor that will satisfy your thirst. Having the delicious taste of your coffee plus the sweet blend of nata de coco and kaong, this new coffee flavor will make your coffee time a satisfying coffee break!

For those who are not familiar with nata de coco, it is the coconut gel preserve that we generally include when we make salads, like fruit salad. This is made out of coconut but is in heavy syrup. It is a chewy, translucent jelly-like food that is most commonly sweetened as candy or dessert. Nata de coco is highly regarded for its dietary high fibre and its low fat and cholesterol content. You can find this in the market sold in bottles in heavy syrup. In this recipe,we will just use the coconut gel itself, not the syrup.

Nata de Coco

Kaong is the sweet sugar palm that we also include in making fruit salad. It has a variety of colors when sold in the market but what we are going to use is the white kaong. Like nata de coco, we will just use the kaong itself, not the the syrup.

Kaong

For preparations and complete ingredients, click here.

Enjoy your coffee!

No Bake Sansrival

2011-08-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

Photo by Lyreen on Food.com

Craving for sansrival? Try this cashew sansrival that is so easy to prepare! No baking needed! Its creaminess is very much alike with baked sansrival you've always wanted. So for those who are lazy to bake or doesn't have an oven for baking, this is the ideal sansrival for you! Try this no bake sansrival you will surely love!

For ingredients and procedures, click here.

French Fries with White Chocolate and Raisins Dip

2011-08-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

Want some new dippings for your french fries? Try this white chocolate and raisins dip, a perfect match for your french fries!

French fries seem incomplete without dippings. Instead of the usual catchup as dippings, this white chocolate and raisins dip will make your french fries more enjoyable to eat.

What you need:

1 bag frozen french fries

vegetable oil

salt to taste

150grams white chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup fresh milk

raisins

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How to Make Ice Cream

2011-08-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Image by Debbwl on Photobucket

Everybody wants ice cream especially on a hot summer day. No need to buy ice cream on stores, you can actually make one at home and it's fun and easy! What's more, you can choose whatever flavor you want. How to do it? Read on.

Making homemade ice cream is fun and easy, even kids could actually do it! But there are three different methods in making ice cream, it's up to you what method you want to use.

BY FREEZER

This is the oldest method of making ice cream, using just your refrigerator freezer. Simply follow the recipe you have and adjust the ingredients to your own taste. This is one good thing about making your own ice cream, you get to follow the amount of sweetness and flavor you desire. When you are done with the mixture of ingredients, you can now put it in the freezer. Putting the mixture in a shallow bowl or container is the best way to freeze your ice cream as it allows the mixture to freeze quickly and seal it tightly.

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Iced Mango an Melon Balls

2011-07-29T20:42:00.000-07:00

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing delicious drink!

Ideal for outings, this delicious drink will satisfy your thirst! Easy to make, even kids can do it! No need to use blender machines.

What you need:

1       melon (cantaloupe), small
2       mangoes, big
1 1/4 cups sugar
4       cups cold water
            ice cubes

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Tuna and Tofu with Pineapple Chunks

2011-07-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

TUFU is the combined name of tuna and tofu. Try this healthy and delicious mixed of tuna flakes and tofu that can be served as a main dish or double as a side dish or even just a plain snack.

Go meatless today! Rich in calcium and protein, this healthy dish is the ideal food for you.

What you need:

  3-4 pcs  tofu, fried, cut into cubes
1 can      tuna hot and spicy, 155g
1 can      pineapple chunks, small
1/4 tsp   ground black pepper
2 tbsp    cornstarch, dissolved in water
1              garlic, chopped finely
1            onion, chopped
1              green onion leaves, sliced
2              stems of celery, sliced
                  salt to taste

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