Lasang Pinoy Sundays: on semi-hiatus

hey guys! i don’t wan’t to apologize again for my delinquency…so here goes an excerpt of my chat with G of Kitchenmaus

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gizelle Khan: ces
cesanciano: alam ko ? mo
cesanciano: haha
cesanciano: hello!
gizelle Khan: tamang tama kaka-comment ko dun sa tomato entry, log in ka haha
cesanciano: talaga
cesanciano: same vibes!
cesanciano: i am slacking i know
gizelle Khan: ano supposedly question ko? theme? hehe
gizelle Khan: miss ko na nga din lp at lapis
cesanciano: im thinking of a Lapis semi hiatus
gizelle Khan: silip ko din lp wala na laman
gizelle Khan: o cge, january na lang uli….
cesanciano: LP is off until dec
gizelle Khan: oo pero gusto ko view mga pics na luma
cesanciano: Lapis.. i’m off to announcing na next year na ulit
cesanciano: super duper dami kids activites talga
cesanciano: wala naman gusto mag guest host
gizelle Khan: ok…onga eh kaliwa kanan, at ang weather apektado tayo lol
cesanciano: un pa
gizelle Khan: di bale next year, magipon muna ko ng mga food articles for now
cesanciano: ako rin!
cesanciano: alam mo ba as in puro delata at to-go’s kmi lately
cesanciano: kaya wala na rin ako ma post e
cesanciano: hahaha
gizelle Khan: kanina mcdo chicken wrap kami hahaha
cesanciano: just when i bought a lightbox!
cesanciano: lol!
gizelle Khan: parang kulang sa oras magluto no? haaay
cesanciano: hay tonight mcd na naman kmi im sure
gizelle Khan: anong lightbox?
cesanciano: basketball and religion class
cesanciano: ung photo lightbox?
gizelle Khan: ah ahahaha
cesanciano: mini studio
cesanciano: hay naku

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so ther you go…we will be off until further notice…not promising anything here for now, but it’ll most likely be during the first quarter of the year…hahahahaha!

Happy Holidays to all!!! do check back here for updates please:) thanks!

Lasang Pinoy Sundays: TOMATO

TOMATO

When Ces asked if I would be interested to do the second “Iron Chef LaPiS Challenge”, I was honestly both excited and a wee bit, ahem, “apprehensive”.

Excited because this would probably be the closest I would get to rubbing (virtual) elbows with “foodie greats” and “iron chefs extra-ordinaire” in cyberspace and apprehensive because I was quite afraid that my entry wouldn’t quite measure up to LaPiS’s “discriminating” standards… hahaha! J

I know…‘nuff of my cheesy intro… Obviously, I welcomed the “Tomato Challenge”!  So, here goes…

to·ma·to  (tə-mā’tō, -mä’-)

n.   pl. to·ma·toes

A widely cultivated South American plant (Lycopersicon esculentum) having edible, fleshy, usually red fruit.

According to Wikipedia, tomato consumption is believed to benefit the heart among other things and has been associated with decreased risk of breast cancer, head and neck cancers and might be strongly protective against neurodegenerative diseases.

And if this isn’t enough reason to munch away on this “veggie-fruit” or include this is our daily diet, tomatoes contain lycopene, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants.  Lycopene has also been shown to improve the skin’s ability to protect against harmful UV rays.

Tomatoes are also used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The tomato is acidic thus making it especially easy to preserve in home canning -  be it whole, in pieces, as tomato sauce, or tomato paste. Tomato juice is often canned and sold as a beverage while unripe green tomatoes can also be breaded and fried, used to make salsa, or pickled. The fruit is also preserved by drying, often by sun, and sold either in bags or in jars in oil.

As for me, since cooler days are upon most of us especially with the onset of winter, what better way to keep warm and toasty than with a steaming bowl of this…

For the recipe, click here.

Yes, a definite comfort food – both for the tummy and for the soul. Couple this with a grilled mozzarella sandwich and I’m in “foodie heaven”! (*sigh*)

How about you? What’s your take on the terrific tomato?

This is Pinky of The Kingdom Kitchen Tales – honored and privileged to be this week’s LaPiS guest contributor. A blessed Sunday to all!

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style! thanks a lot for guest hosting PINKY!

Lasang Pinoy Sundays: POTATO

the simple and lowly carbs filled POTATO…is this week’s theme. simple? i had a difficult time deciding on what to post here! geesh! seriously. but more importantly i was so swamped the whole weekend and with that…i offer my deepest apologies again this time for posting oh so late!

anyway…i was able to come up with anything Potato in a jiffy…what better way to eat them but having them baked! slathered with loads and loads of butter, a dollop of sour cream and a drizzling of chopped chives. deelicious!!! even my daughter loves it!

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style! we are off next week in lieu of All Soul’s /Saint’s Day…and so i bid you all a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Lasang Pinoy Sundays: STRAWBERRIES

…to kick off our IRON CHEF inspired themes, this week is all about succulent and sweet strawberries! and all i can come up with is everyone’s favorite in the house…CREPES. this one is specifically for moi and my girl. we love crepes with strawberry filling, loads of whipped cream, slathered with a bit of cream cheese…more whipped cream on top and finally fresh cut berries to garnish. the downside of this? making the crepes in itself requires a whole lot of time and effort, but eating them…not even a minute!

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Lasang Pinoy Sundays: KIDS

kids and nutella…what can possibly go wrong, right? and if i may say so, even for big kids like me! i made these on one of those playdate days. tried to make the simple bread and nutella spread a bit more fancy by making them into cutesie nutella sushi! an easy-piecey, quick-in-a-jiff, eye-candy solution for KIDS and their friends!

is a weekly FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style!

update: we will be doing some Iron Chef inspired themes soon as per Jay’s suggestion and as agreed on by most of you. do not fret though…the concept of having a ’secret ingredient’ is all we are borrowing from the show. and to kick off this new game, next Sundays theme is STRAWBERRIES! have fun and happy week ahead guys!:)

Lasang Pinoy Sundays: Dimsum [freestyle]

…Saturday mornings, more often than not is our ‘you-me-while-the-kids-do-karate’ time as a couple or something like that.  our less than an hour gastronomic date. or shall i say, our ONLY date a week if we’re lucky enough. as simple as it is,  we definitely love it and always look forward to this ‘luxury’ that we are blessed with.

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style!

If you notice, we are still on freestyle this week as I forgot to post the upcoming themes. My apologies. So I am happy to announce that for next Sunday, our theme is all about…KIDS! so put those thinking caps on and let the child in you reign supreme!!!:)

P.S. future themes will be posted in a few and just to let you know we might be going through past themes now as I am running out of new ones for now. again, if you have any themes in mind, just give me a buzz! and if you want to host that theme or any other Sunday, let me know! Have a great one guys!!!

Lasang Pinoy Sundays: Achara [freestyle]

…my very first ever home-made Atchara [pickled papaya] as requested by the husband. his most favorite appetizer. yeah right. like he needs one, huh? okay…palate cleanser? allow me to say that it was really good!:) the big bowl didn’t even make it to at least 2 weeks of having it every single night? i only managed to bring a small bottle to my cousin in Connecticut. got some good raves as well from their end:)

credits to my neighbor Stel for her SPECIAL ACHARA recipe, thanks! i will be posting it on my other blog soon, promise!:)
UPDATE: RECIPE is now POSTED @ MOMCOOKS.DADCOOKS

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Lasang Pinoy Sundays: freestyle

Let me start with the warmest thank you to all of you who dropped by FISHBALLZinc’s FISHbook page hee! and for adding it on your fan pages!!! MWAH MWAH to y’all! M cannot extend his gratitude enough for your kindness.

this on the other hand is M’s very recent addition to the page…the Anatomy of Pinoy Street Food. As mentioned in our previous meme,  any suggestions and comments are most welcome.  Are we missing out on something? btw, thanks to Ms.K, Karen of Pots and Pans for correcting that ISAW part:) isaw is apparently the small intestines.  so what’s the large intestine called?  do we see it on the streets too?

Just a short reminder:
We are on anything goes mode for the whole month of September…whatever your hearts [and palates] desire! My apologies too for slacking a bit on my rounds…i have been slumped the past couple of months. and i know this month as well won’t be any different mainly due to the start of school again this coming Wednesday. Thank you for your patience.

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Lasang Pinoy Sundays: StrEAT food

…Pinoy street food is one thing i truly miss especially here in Boston. way back in New York, you’ll bump into street food here and there. hotdogs, peanuts, tacos and burritos, Astoria’s famous Souvlaki, gyros…the works. i miss those too but not as much as i miss fishballs and squidballs dunked in sweet and spiCy dipping sauce! *drooling*! here!!!! and this is what this week is all about…STREET FOOD.

but let me deviate from our usual PHOTOGRAPHY meme this time, as I have the pleasure to introduce you to…

FISHBALLZinc…this is M’s work in progress. but feel free to browse about it here on Facebook for now. and if you’re at it, you can be a fan too. now..if you’re really really at it,  go ahead and spread the word!!!:) this will be very much appreciated. here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll expect on the page. the main characters. meet…

and the gang…

this is M’s recent crazy outlet to boot his  genuine and palpable wacky imagination coupled with his natural creativity. [sensya na, asawa ko eh, haha!]  comments and suggestions are very welcome!:)
now let me see your drool-worthy entries!!! thanks!

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Lasang Pinoy Sundays: BEANS

“Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit” is a schoolyard saying and children’s song about the capacity for beans to contribute to flatulence.[1] The song is also variously known as “Beans, Beans, the Miracle Fruit” and “Beans, Beans, the Wonderful Fruit”. One variation of the song is titled “Beans, Beans, They’re Good for Your Heart.”[source: Wiki]

BEANS in my burrito. i like! [not too much though, haha!] i had to specifically give proper instructions to have them in a separate bowl since M doesn’t want his burrito with beans. they were from Chipotle, where i first learned to appreciate rice and tortilla eaten together! lol! we used to have them in New York, street food fashion. i wasn’t much of a fan although they were authentic [read: made by true blood Mexicans lol!] the ones from Chipotle were humongous, good for 2 and deliciously spiCy, the way i want it!:)

is a weekly thematic FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style! eat your beans!:)