tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28233242677745044092024-03-05T08:24:10.412-08:00Kusina KoFamily memories centered on certain dishwritten_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-52421452931414794212014-11-25T12:42:00.000-08:002014-11-25T12:46:19.049-08:00VEGGIEFY FOR LUNCH: Ensalada De Las Hojas De Camote<div class="MsoNormal">
My recipe for salad or salad talbos ng kamote is so simple
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Preparation to cooking, I sprinkle baking soda all over the
potato leaves and let it sit for about 2mins before lightly scrubbing and
rinsing thoroughly. Cut the leaves from the stem of potato leaf .Then soak in
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written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-38175467812101127262011-05-08T19:15:00.000-07:002013-09-23T18:44:26.326-07:00The History of Toffee Has Six Highlights and Possible Theories<div>
There is no evidence to find the origin of the term toffee, but according to the opinion of some people it comes from the world “tafia.”In the creole language, toffee means the combination with sugar or molasses.Other items one might find informational are that English toffee was believed to have orginated as a 19th century confection, there are currently various kinds of toffee and even that the name is supposed to refer to its characterstics.</div>
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English toffee is a buttery treat that is often made with almonds. The candy is known internationally for its sweet taste. There are soft chewy variants of <a href="http://www.champagnechocolates.com/toffee">Michigan toffee</a> and there are harder versions that may be covered in chocolate and nuts. There are many heated debates about the history of English toffee but there are several theories on its origin. Food historians are able to highlight some major events throughout the food’s history.</div>
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No one is sure where the term came from or what it really means</div>
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Toffee is an old word, it’s first recorded entry in the Oxford English dictionary was in 1825. No one knows exactly when or where the word originated, but many seem to think that it was around long before it ever appeared in dictionaries. Additionally,there not much details about the origins of the term and subject to much debate.</div>
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Some believe it comes from the word tafia</div>
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According to one theory it came from the word “tafia,” which is a West Indian rum concocted from molasses or sugarcane juice. This inexpensive rum is unaged and was usually used to add flavor to the candies.</div>
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Toffee is said to mean a combination of sugar and molasses in the Creole language</div>
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One Creole translation of toffee is “a combination of sugar and molasses.”The one who said this is Harold McGee, a food writer. Unfortunately, he failed to mention which Creole language he was talking about so we have no idea.</div>
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The name itself shows the charateristics is has</div>
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The third opinion, states that, the name toffee came from tuffy or toughy, referring to the hardness of the candy treat. Some people trace the word back to a southern British dialect.</div>
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The origins of English toffee are rumored to be a confection that was around in the 19th century</div>
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In the early 1800s slave labor depressed sugar and treacle prices. As a result, the key ingredients needed to create toffee became widely available to average consumers and in large quantities. By using these ingredients, women in England were able to create an affordable candy. The present-day English toffee is somewhat similar to the treat made in those earlier days. The toffee recipe is made by mixing and boiling cream and sugar and then adding butter into the mixture.</div>
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There are now many toffee varieties</div>
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Even though it started off as something quite simple, toffee now comes in a variety of interesting flavors. Flavors like almond and vanilla are commonly used but lemon, peppermint and coffee are also quite popular in old-fashioned toffee recipes. A list of confections includes milk chocolate as well as milk, dark, and white chocolate chips. Different chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans and cashews have also become a common additions to toffee. Marshmallows and oatmeal have been used to enhance the recipe’s texture and give it a distinctive taste.</div>
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We may continue to argue the beginnings and still remain unsure, this will not however, prevent us enjoying and gifting this tasty candy.</div>
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written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-57270275451718641982011-04-17T20:16:00.000-07:002011-04-17T20:23:43.410-07:00Sunday Off Time to CookAlright, it's Palm Sunday today. I have been thinking of cooking Filipino viand. What I have in mind is Adobo and Chopsuey, not a good combination huh. But anyways, I have to satisfy my cravings so I cooked these two yummylicious viands. Diet? Ya, still. Actually, I was able to control myself not to cook rice. So, I just had wheat bread for my adobo and chopsuey.written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-70718424146327466652011-02-16T18:52:00.000-08:002011-02-16T18:53:07.552-08:00Where to Buy a Large Spoon and Fork Wall Decor<div><p>Collectors may check on the following sites for the availability of large wall decors like spoon and fork and other oversized stuff: shelleybhomeandholiday.com, amazon.com, cgi.ebay.com, kaboodle.com, etsy.com, and westerndecorworld.com.</p></div><div><p>Some people just want to have oversized wall decors to give a profound effect on their homes, just like these large spoon and fork available at the following online stores:</p></div><div><p>Shelley B Home and Holiday – shelleybhomeandholiday.com</p></div><div><p>Cast your bid to get this limited edition of oversized spoon and fork, which is made of wood. This is a great ornament for kitchen or even in dining area.</p></div><div><p>Amazon – amazon.com</p></div><div><p>A ceramic large fork and spoon wall decor with an embossed mixed fruit design is a great gift idea for fruit item collectors. The colors are so vibrant and eye-catching, a perfect decoration for the kitchen.</p></div><div><p>eBay – cgi.ebay.com</p></div><div><p>If you like a vintage large spoon and fork wall decor, you can have them at eBay for only $9.99, which is slightly used. It comes in a very colorful design, which is made of lightweight wood.</p></div><div><p>Kaboodle – kaboodle.com</p></div><div><p>Giant sized utensil set, which includes a spoon, a fork and a knife – are made of wood painted with bronze. These will add impact to your lovely kitchen or dining wall because of its striking life-sized features.</p></div><div><p>Etsy – etsy.com</p></div><div><p>Available at Etsy is a set of carved wooden spoon and fork, which is a perfect compliment for an ancient-style house. It has a slightly washed out color due to passage of time.</p></div><div><p>Wester Decor World – westerndecorworld.com</p></div><div><p>For a countryside setting, harmonize your home with this large decorative ceramic rooster spoon and fork decor. Other western decors are available to compliment the large spoon and fork such as their decorative rooster plates.</p></div><div><p>HiMFR – himfr.com</p></div><div><p>Featured here at himfr.com, is a wooden spoon and fork wall decor with a dimension of 18 inches x 5 inches. Designs can be customized according to clients taste.</p></div><div><p>Bizrate – bizrate.com</p></div><div><p>A variety of spoon and fork wall decors are here at bizrate with designs like Italian chef, Mexican Indian and Tuscany grape – all fruit inspired designs.</p></div><div><p>NexTag – nextag.com</p></div><div><p>Comes in a 3 piece ceramic decor, this Italian chef spoon and fork is a suitable decorative ornament for your wall. You can place your order at this site or through the manufacturer, the Eastland designs.</p></div><div><p>For more information about <a href="http://www.metal-wall-art.com/">iron wall decor</a> visit <a href="http://www.metal-wall-art.com/">Metal Wall Art</a>.</p></div><div><br /></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-45536109388416665732011-02-06T17:15:00.001-08:002011-02-06T17:15:49.900-08:007 Layout and Design Ideas for Your Kitchen<div><p>Beautify your kitchen and increase its utility factor by remodeling it one of these layouts and designs: single-line or one-wall kitchen layout, galley or corridor style kitchen layout, L-shape kitchen layout, island or double-L kitchen layout, U-shape kitchen layout, modern or contemporary kitchen design, or traditional kitchen design.</p></div><div><p>The kitchen is one of the family’s favorite parts of the house. It is because this is where moms usually prepare food for the family and is where the family gets to socialize. Since the kitchen is the “core” of the house, every home owner should understand that it must look beautiful and be spacious enough for free movements. An unplanned kitchen usually results in remodeling. Hiring a <a href="http://www.alcoaconstruction.com/renovations/kitchen-remodeling/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeler</a> is the best way to get your dream kitchen. Here are some kitchen layouts and designs that you might want to consider.</p></div><div><p>Layouts</p></div><div><p>Kitchen layouts generally refer to the arrangement of the kitchen. A well-planned layout improves kitchen work flow and lessens traffic. Below are common kitchen layouts:</p></div><div><p>Single-line or one-wall kitchen layout</p></div><div><p>This kitchen layout is best for long and narrow kitchens with very limited space, especially in apartments or small homes. This layout is very simple and inexpensive. In this layout, the sink, counters, stove, refrigerator, and the cabinets are all located along one wall of the kitchen. Though, you may have to endure walking long distances from one end to the other, it is ideal to put the sink at the middle of the arrangement and make spaces in between for the other furniture or appliances.</p></div><div><p>Galley or corridor style kitchen layout</p></div><div><p>This layout is the choice of professional cooks because it basically provides an efficient use of space and makes the area highly functional. The sink, counters, stove, and cabinets are placed along two sides of the kitchen, allowing a bigger space at the center for turning around. It is ideal to put the cooking and preparing area on one side and the washing on the other.</p></div><div><p>L-shape kitchen layout</p></div><div><p>This layout is probably the most popular and is ideal for family kitchens. You can also entertain guests with this layout because it creates adequate space for a table and some chairs. Utilizing two adjoining walls of the room, this layout is very flexible for movement, reduces traffic, and has ample room for appliances.</p></div><div><p>Island or double-L kitchen layout</p></div><div><p>This kitchen layout is also very popular and is perfect for kitchens with bigger spaces. It utilizes the L-shape kitchen layout but has an additional smaller “L” parallel to the bigger one or at the center of the kitchen. The “island” holds the stove and an extra sink.</p></div><div><p>U-shape kitchen layout</p></div><div><p>This classic layout keeps good work flow in the kitchen. It utilizes the galley or corridor kitchen layout but has a closed end on one side. This arrangement provides additional spaces for storage.</p></div><div><p>Designs</p></div><div><p>When talking about kitchen designs, you are referring to the theme of the kitchen and what makes the room attractive. Here are some ideas:</p></div><div><p>Modern or contemporary kitchen design</p></div><div><p>A modern or contemporary kitchen appears fresh, clean, spacious, updated, and looks trendy. These kitchens are painted in bright colors or two tones, like black and white or red and white. Appliances are minimal and are usually in metallic colors. All cabinets are of very simple designs.</p></div><div><p>Traditional kitchen design</p></div><div><p>Traditional kitchen designs give a warm, welcoming ambiance to any kitchen. Its style is inspired by history, and furniture or cabinets designs are crafted mostly of wood and stone. Unlike modern designs, kitchens of this designs are decorated lavishly.</p></div><div><p>Remodeling your kitchen needs careful planning. Always consider the functionality of the room first before the decorations.</p></div><div><br /></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-43379317774167839702010-12-16T19:35:00.000-08:002010-12-16T19:37:01.286-08:003 Wonderful Homemade Gift Ideas Straight From Your Kitchen<div><p>You can give out gifts using stuff or ingredients that are readily available in the house. Some great homemade gift ideas that can be found or made in your kitchen are chocolate-dipped nuts, molded candles and muffin mix in a jar.</p></div><div><p>Gift-giving does not have to be difficult or expensive. In fact, you don’t always have to step out of the house and hit the malls to look for presents for your loved ones. You can find and make your own gifts using stuff you already have at home, particularly in your kitchen. From wrapped <a href="http://www.yurosekfarms.com" target="_blank">nut gifts</a> to homemade cookies, the great thing about homemade gifts is that you can add a personal and unique touch to it and make the person feel that it really comes from you.</p></div><div><p>Chocolate-dipped nuts</p></div><div><p>For the friend or special someone who is a chocoholic, chocolate-dipped nut gifts will definitely satisfy their sweet tooth. For the recipe, you will need a cup of semisweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 egg, 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ½ cup chopped peanuts, a dash of salt and flaked coconut. Over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter into a medium saucepan. After melting, allow it to cool until lukewarm. Beat in the egg until smooth and mix in the sifted sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix in half of the coconut flakes and peanuts. Let the mixture cool for an hour. After cooling, roll them into 1 inch balls into the remainder of the coconut flakes. Chill the balls for three hours. This recipe is fairly easy to make and yields about 30 chocolate-dipped nuts. You can put these sweets into a personalized jar or box. Add a ribbon and a sincere note to make it even sweeter.</p></div><div><p>Molded candles</p></div><div><p>Candles make cute presents and are functional as well as decorative. You will only need to buy the paraffin candle wax and candlewick if you don’t already have it. Or, use old, used candles. The other things you need may be readily available, like a heavy pot for melting the wax and a cupcake or jelly mold. The first thing to do is to melt the wax in the pot. Make sure it doesn’t get too hot and, when the wax is ready, prepare the wick by dipping it into the wax a few times. This will give it a ‘wax coating’. Make a small hole into the jelly or cupcake mold for the wick to be inserted in. Pull the wick through and pour the wax into the mold. Make sure it doesn’t spill or reach the brim, then allow it to cool. In a while, you will notice that the top part will “shrink”, pour a little layer of wax on it and leave it to cool. To remove the finished candle from the mold, you can run the outer part of the mold with hot water and it will easily slip out. You can make as many candles as you want. Just put them in a fancy box with a special note attached to it.</p></div><div><p>A jar of muffin mix</p></div><div><p>A jar of muffin mix is a wonderful gift idea for people who love to bake but may not have the time to do so. You will need a cup of vegetable shortening, 1/3 cup of baking powder, 2/3 cup of sugar and a tablespoon of salt. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the mixture and distribute evenly. Put the mix in an airtight container or jar. Decorate the jar with ribbons and paste fancy paper on its surface. You can write notes and the muffin recipe on a fancy paper, too.</p></div><div><p>Gifts do not have to be expensive or bought from a store. Usually, people pay more attention to the thought behind the present. Homemade gifts are a great way of expressing yourself and letting the other person now that you actually made a gift just for them.</p></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-7144490861694148692010-10-15T20:24:00.000-07:002010-10-15T20:38:25.214-07:00Smiley Saturday<img src="http://www.lighteningonline.com/wp-content/smiley-saturday-2.thumbnail.JPG" alt="smiley-saturday-2.JPG" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What did the Spanish farmer say to his chicken?<u1:p></u1:p></span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; 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"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >--In piggy banks.</span></b></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><u1:p></u1:p></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Where do cows go on vacation?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u1:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></u1:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >--Moo York.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">What happens when a dog stays in the sun too long?<u1:p></u1:p></span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>--It turns into a hot dog.</b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Where do cows go on vacation?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u1:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></u1:p></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>--Cow-lifornia.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><u1:p></u1:p></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">When a pig burns himself, what does he put on it?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u1:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></u1:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>--Oink-ment.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><u1:p></u1:p></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Why was the cow afraid?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u1:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></u1:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>--Because he was a cow-ard.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><u1:p></u1:p></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">What is a ducks favourite snack?</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u1:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></u1:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>--Cheese and quackers.</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; "><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "> </span></o:p></span></p></span></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-14618105535396924162010-09-05T08:28:00.000-07:002010-09-05T08:29:35.263-07:00Sinigang na Bangus1/2 lb Bangus (milkfish)<br /> 2 c Water<br /> 3 med size Tomatoes, sliced<br /> 1 med size Onion, sliced<br /> 1 pack sinigang mix (thanks there’s a Filipino store)<br /> 2 pcs eggplants sliced<br /> String beans<br /> Lettuce romaine <br /> radish<br /> salt to taste<br /> <br /> 1. Slice fish and cut into 4-6 pieces. Salt all over.<br /> <br /> 2. Boil water with onions, tomatoes and fish. Add eggplants, string beans, radish and sinigang mixture. <br /> Bring to a boil. Add the lettuce romaine, lower heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.<br /> <br /> 3. Serve with bagoong or patis (fish sauce).written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-67378491693841240322010-08-25T21:58:00.000-07:002010-08-25T21:59:56.819-07:00The Most Practical Way to Create a Drink Menu<p>You can create a drink menu by classifying similar types into the following groups: martinis, classic cocktails, tropical drink menu, frozen drinks, hot drinks, single spirit menu, and special concoctions.</p><br /><p>The cocktail party is a well-known social gathering. Your drinks are the essential part of your party. You have a choice of preparing a full bar or a drink menu. When you go for a full bar, your guests have the option of choosing their preferred drink. This is recommended when you have a wide selection of spirits available for mixing up to come up with various drinks. A drink menu, on the contrary, can help you save your money because you it does not require a completely stocked bar. You can simply put together a list of drinks together with the ingredients. Make sure to have several printed lists of your drink menu and place them in <a href="http://www.everydayplastics.com/Menu-Covers.php" target="_blank">menu covers</a> to ensure that they will not get wet during the party.</p><br /><p>Martinis</p><br /><p>You can use the same spirits and mixers belonging in the same category so you can have the following:</p><br /><p>* Dry Manhattan – composed of Dry Vermouth, Bitters, Cherry, Whiskey<br /><br />* Classic Martini – consists of Dry Vermouth, Bitters, Gin, Olive<br /><br />* Tequini – is Dry Vermouth, Bitters, Lemon Twist, Tequila</p><br /><p>Classic cocktails</p><br /><p>Restoring the classic cocktails will surely ignite your guests’ interests in the bartending style of the golden age. Most of these drinks need more preparation time, so practicing beforehand will be of great help in order for you to be fully equipped with mixing skills once your guests arrived. You might want to try the following:</p><br /><p>* Martinez – is made up of Gin, Triple Sec, Orange Bitters, Gin<br /><br />* New Orleans Fizz – Lime juice, lemon juice, cream, Gin, Orange Flower Water, egg<br /><br />* Dubonnet Cocktail – Dubonnet Rouge, Gin<br /><br />* Ward Eight – Grenadine, Sour mix, Bourbon</p><br /><p>Tropical drink menu</p><br /><p>Tropical drinks are ideal for a cocktail party during the summer. Make sure to prepare fresh juice and have a variety of fruit garnishes. Your options would be:</p><br /><p>* Envy – prepare Tequila, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice<br /><br />* Hurricane – have light and dark rums, passion fruit, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine<br /><br />* Mai Tai – Orange Curacao, lime juice, gold and dark rums<br /><br />* Blue Hawaiian – rum, Blue Curacao, crème de coconut, pineapple juice</p><br /><p>Frozen drinks</p><br /><p>When using Margaritas, you can try mixing not so common flavors in order to have some variations. You can use the following:</p><br /><p>* Hypnotiq Margarita – comprised of Tequila, Hypnotiq, Blue Curacao, Sour mix, pineapple juice<br /><br />* Tamarind Margarita – consists of Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, peaches<br /><br />* Tamarind Margarita – using Tequila, Tamarind Concentrate, Simple Syrup</p><br /><p>Hot drinks</p><br /><p>Hot drinks are great for the holidays. These are some of the variations:</p><br /><p>* Hot Toddy – whiskey, hot tea, lemon, honey<br /><br />* Tom & Jerry – Brandy, Dark Rum, egg, water, sugar<br /><br />* Black Stripe – Dark Rum, molasses, hot water</p><br /><p>The common garnishes to use are lemon, nutmeg, orange, cinnamon stick and clove.</p><br /><p>Single spirit menu</p><br /><p>This drink menu is ideal for a selective spirit that you wish to include. Scotch, cachaca, and pisco are excellent options that permit guests to try unfamiliar mixtures. A Scotch drink menu can have several varieties.</p><br /><p>* Aggravation – Scotch, cream, coffee liquer<br /><br />* Rusty Nail – Scotch, Drambuie</p><br /><p>Special concoctions</p><br /><p>You can experiment by being creative in working on a special concoction to match a theme. If you are having a rock theme cocktail party, you can have a huge array of gemstone colored drinks.</p>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-76909698300884929202010-07-22T20:50:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:16:06.750-07:00Grilled Mushroom<div align="center"><a href="http://foodtripfriday.net/"><img src="http://entrecard.s3.amazonaws.com/eimage/147885.jpg" /></div></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIjCwOSuSikUUUcq8ow0HYa_ua0YagG_lZQ6vOJG769TtKX5qJBFc_le34Dhz-lQoDer2QdfUUZv7c6iPI2gMW7zzQj8qcYmKWMEYwXYmuYaBU8CBLvuhfwtVFkfaSyDzDQSqC8itmbU/s1600/downsized950601001715.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496945678252102802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIjCwOSuSikUUUcq8ow0HYa_ua0YagG_lZQ6vOJG769TtKX5qJBFc_le34Dhz-lQoDer2QdfUUZv7c6iPI2gMW7zzQj8qcYmKWMEYwXYmuYaBU8CBLvuhfwtVFkfaSyDzDQSqC8itmbU/s320/downsized950601001715.jpg" border="0" /></a> When everybody in the house is busy munching with fresh from the grilled spareribs, the time for me to sneak in on my veggie menu. So, with a little dash of salt, garlic and onion, presto I have my grilled mushroom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxDVN5XPnB5idN-zjAWK1MaUANF-U9e02rCRvjtwS7-Zr0ag2sGqb4sPhzlgGJdJyB5e6TK27wt2zfLZMIb4XyZlhkBAev5PVklKsfciA7IEb1qAc7TuK7xTZYIKbXQ8BtTkofDdyTwk/s1600/downsized950601001714.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496945513478287170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxDVN5XPnB5idN-zjAWK1MaUANF-U9e02rCRvjtwS7-Zr0ag2sGqb4sPhzlgGJdJyB5e6TK27wt2zfLZMIb4XyZlhkBAev5PVklKsfciA7IEb1qAc7TuK7xTZYIKbXQ8BtTkofDdyTwk/s320/downsized950601001714.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://foodtripfriday.net/"></div></a>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-50467588831842167672010-06-22T11:57:00.000-07:002010-06-22T12:15:33.444-07:00Spring RollThe following pictures show the step by step prepratioon of my spring roll. Not lot of vegetable used because the family only prefer cabbage and carrots.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485678566495034962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNteEwG5IGmlozSV-pO1ebGtEL6151y7h324pOwg2f7zSBqqfvlfOwyMTndzqjn4LLsZw9-mxRF8JL1Kn3BJ7gBv1VaNxIgxqv4PnPkrfj3SSXfvQ89XleBzl2o688qQikwPi8TE6XUjQ/s200/0527001626.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485675835418464450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAHm_642-GmiiL1smPCfb1ssWJE1bdz6poFQGFZYASEvOsj4BFQTnxwnIOiW7eNi-jkFeaWDqycdLoXLzb_W1865HTBg8w3BLxaoea6q7Z2CBES-UsMKHvpyXPJ-RBpz_rsddSe7LvQI/s200/0527001627.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485677285518769906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHdc09BZTG-N_sPGxl9OyEvH6bLJK8vpWsklC73S33Xofg4QpwkZIJsfu4RaY5uHEdg5K7oBuDO8PHvHSjd1R6ztLdNKXIve0oNidaHAmtYwsCgPb1fbDjkT7LH0Y-SQkc04d1l1YwBI/s200/0527001718.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485676903186705762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoZv51WdOWdCullPI7oY7C-q40jGCpXD9dnpcOh6J1iOYAMyoawQYSnbHOmvoiW9PxhVRdUvu5pCI4Ttlhot7t3XtyRne1ZSQtHG32QouCDYwjJWzeMVa8QTLz8IPOw_9YL5T7oVKKP0/s200/0527001713.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485677848339439778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQjr2FSr5EzXLGFD7USWN_GzDPLpgTJ9gb2Ch6FMPX-zzhDHMG0LeJrZCXkNaiALHrOICQ2dp4yYOr1X1mRVY_BHiBzTlF6tUkst2YQQTImtLzIrFndhAJiLvFk24k1WYydAk3QY8Usc/s200/0527001719.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485678184957078962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzp7BPMonJYPQOZcsnSnj3oNlmKQB8DPDmXnT2N9of0KUnVPuWPbvHeNHAwRkE19-1Ic0v5RwYSvOTV5YRMdoWh_RU_OnWCUaQv96zVfx9SdDJGmdSxv6rsQznNfYUkvqoVQHfX24mQ8/s200/0527002315.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-88640214531797244812010-06-01T21:05:00.001-07:002010-06-01T21:20:43.874-07:00Filipino Dish for Memorial Day<span style="color:#333333;">CHICKEN AFRITADA for my Filipino dish share on Memorial Day</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478024280621446882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoE3SJcWErsZX0plG-1c0QGrKtUkGgjlCoh-caTdaElReNS1aYeao5H78i2EXl4pGB4_Ve6ekoNTuRJuXHApOSJiwN5OUMTfQPRgw-oVwlLz1E1fXzXeGD1eCoT8KeJg24NaAHyF-dDU/s200/0531001850.jpg" border="0" /> <p><span style="color:#333333;">Ingredients:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#333333;">1 Kilo boneless chicken breast, cut into pieces</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">5 medium size potatoes, peeled and halved</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">1 red onion, diced</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">1 head garlic, minced</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">1 green & red bell pepper,sliced into strips</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">2 cups chicken broth</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">1 cup tomato sauce</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">3 tablespoon butter or margarine</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#333333;">Cooking Instructions:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#333333;">Heat oil in a cooking pot or wok.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">Saute garlic and onions.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">Add chicken and slightly brown.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">pour the tomato sauce and broth. bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">Add potatoes and continue cooking.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">When potaotes are cooked, add the green and red bell peppers and simmer for an additional minute or two.</span></li><li><span style="color:#333333;">Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and serve with steamed rice.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><br /></ul><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-11535075119703694242010-05-22T18:49:00.000-07:002010-05-22T18:56:19.020-07:00SPRING ROLL IN SPRING TIME<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMWVcY6wUij9G4hHirtU7tn99Ro_dIlvOcVIElKpmbFc_2eEWXUm1Y_LV92DVrXsdvoWr8xoLTXNuJifs4GGEPZ3x0kyG4WyzYnX3M5ltfHUGCW5uJ-F5a3IdWo3tRUP1iFk6SkiWbQ0/s1600/spring+roll2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474278038443943474" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMWVcY6wUij9G4hHirtU7tn99Ro_dIlvOcVIElKpmbFc_2eEWXUm1Y_LV92DVrXsdvoWr8xoLTXNuJifs4GGEPZ3x0kyG4WyzYnX3M5ltfHUGCW5uJ-F5a3IdWo3tRUP1iFk6SkiWbQ0/s320/spring+roll2.jpg" border="0" /></a>My bestfriend’s birthday is coming up. So, I thought of making spring rolls. I have to choose what vegetables I have to use because most of his family members don’t eat vegetables. So I prefered to use cabbage and carrots; they like these two vegetables,(at least) and ground beef. Guess what? A day before my bestfriend’s birthday I made 25 pieces as a trial and guess what? His Granny was able to eat almost half of it. Everybody has surely like the spring roll I made with a sweet and sour sauce for dip. Hearing a comment such as “ohm…If you didn’t cook that dish, I don’t know if I can be able to eat a food like for the rest of my life”, sound like bells to my ears. If they ever like it, especially the one who made that comment, (he doesn’t eat vegetables) I am sure visitors would like my spring roll. Do you know how many did I make? Well, a hundred pieces and it's like a blockbuster movie that day. At the end of the day, the family decided to include my spring roll for family tradition dish, just like the cottage cheese that they always have.written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823324267774504409.post-49530270874423862802010-05-22T18:38:00.000-07:002010-05-22T18:49:06.183-07:00Kusina Ko-HOW IT STARTED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_l5bldmpE3nVO3aMZLgAvqsEJFvdo5ZcqUlTtk1kf_eD4rZ1niAo7cpv1IlBN0Px5iFr27D3Qknik2Sq4jZ7JgwM1kxrSODzhI1QDDSYeipN8EQAi8lX-CcEL1vdy_cE_sJIeIkPq-4/s1600/stirfry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474276570142383474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_l5bldmpE3nVO3aMZLgAvqsEJFvdo5ZcqUlTtk1kf_eD4rZ1niAo7cpv1IlBN0Px5iFr27D3Qknik2Sq4jZ7JgwM1kxrSODzhI1QDDSYeipN8EQAi8lX-CcEL1vdy_cE_sJIeIkPq-4/s320/stirfry.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I came here in Michigan on February 16 to venture for new adventure. As always, anywhere I go I would still look for Filipino food to eat. There's is one family who is so generous to let me stay at their house. Well, obviously I would say that bread, pizzas, mac n chiz, potatoes in different varieties: mashed, fries, baked, etc. are the common meal that they are having. I have a bestfriend here whom is so nice that would always bring me to Chinese restaurants during his rest days. A Week passed I thought I will survive not having Filipino foods. Waaaahh, I am craving for Filipino foods. Eating at a Chinese restaurant could ease the craving but still my taste bud is crying for Filipino dishes. So, this craving must END. I asked my bestfriend to drive to the fruit/vegetable market and grocery stores and buy the ingredients I needed for each menu that I have in my mind. The very first meal I cooked is vegetable stir fry, with a little help from Mama Sita’s ready mix seasoning, my stir fry veggies became a success, yipee!!! The next day, I fixed sweet and sour pork, I had to have the pork breaded with Italian bread crumbs before I fry it and mix in the sweet and sour mixture I made, of course, I love vegetable, so, I put carrots in it. My bestfriend's family and him really loves that and the next day he went to work he started bragging to his coworker that I AM AN EXCELLENT COOK, whew!!! So, that started my cooking career,hahahaha</div>written_n_urhearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09410017175310523710noreply@blogger.com1