spiCes

what’s that? before you scroll down…can you at least try guessing first? demanding! haha!
this has been part of our weekly ritual…the hubs and myself, that is. more often than not, Saturday mornings are spent in this place while the kids are in their karate class. it’s also the only ‘our-time’…and we make good use of it…

with…

dining…dimsum style!:)
kakainin lang po nitong mga larawan na ito, sa kadahilanang nagpunta kaming mag-asawa sa Doctor kaninang umaga para sa aming flu shots at blood test naman para k M…at syempre pa…wala ang mga bata…nasa school…kaya dito kami dumiretso! pramis! haha!

syempre pa ang paborito naming…chicken feet ay hindi mawawala sa order:) sarap!!!
lahok para sa Litratong Pinoy…na may temang…BALAK!

…ito ang isa sa mga naipamahagi ko sa mga kaibigan kong nasa tabi tabi lang in other words, mga kapitbahay. nagawa ko na ito noong nakaraang pasko, pero di pa rin maiaalis sa akin na tanungin ang sarili  kung ito ba ay magugustuhan nila…silang mapapalad na nakatikim nito…wehehehe! j/k!:)
sana naman, di ba?

these are the ALMOND PETITES that i found to be so good [thanks to my neybur, Stel who taught me how to make them] taste-wise, definitely a yes!  it’s also a perfect give-away goodie! this time i packaged it in those pans and wrapped in simple red cellophane, tied in bows. too bad i didn’t get to take a photo of that all wrapped up:(

we love it so much in the household that i always get requests most especialaly from the daughter with a sweet tooth, but hers has got to be plain. without any nuts, that;s how she likes it, not that she’s allergic to nuts. allow me to mention too that the last batch i made were even better, with Pistachios in it!:)

an entry to na may temang…Magustuhan? at heto pa pala ang isa kong lahok na medyo kakaiba

yay! i am back! i am back! not only to posting an entry to one of my most fave weekly memes in the whole wide and wild world!!! [tarush! titaT! hehe] but i am back to blogging…paid blogging, working per se! i have finally snatched that groove back and i simply wish that this doesn’t end here. wish me luck!

ah, syanga pala…manipis diba? e di manipis na klase ng pasta? pwede na duhbuh? oo? oo! hehehe!

an entry to

The delicious aroma of food. The gastronomic delight we get from the smell of breakfast. The pungent scent of Pinoy breakfast. salty DILIS, garlicky SINANGAG coupled with the appetizing flavor of spiCy vinegar dip!

SARAP!

Lahok para sa na may temang…AMOY!

…we met up with my cousin Joseph from Seattle over the weekend and had another chance to have a delicious meal at WAGAMAMA. and yes, i still ordered their creamy and slightly spiCy Ebi Kare Lomen and of course paired with a cold bottle of Asahi…the marriage of rainy days and a hearty and warm soup? one can never go wrong with that.

strolling around Boston…you won’t miss Legal Sea Foods right around the wharf.

…along the Marina.

…right by the Aquarium is the ‘T’ sign. Boston’s version of the LRT or MRT or NY’s subway.

…it was a gorgeous rainy day with overcast clouds. that didn’t stop me from shooting though:)

…really? does anyone need a signage for this? only custom headlights! pardon the photo as i was shooting while in a moving ca[h]r!

Lahok para sa na may temang…KARATULA.

Happy, Happy Birthday again and again to my li’l S! She just turned 11…and whadayaknow! Summer vacation officially ended yesterday.

I don’t really have a very decent photo entry for this week’s theme, so pardon this mobile shot taken a few hours ago. My daughter, S and her friend on their way to their new school. This marks a great milestone for her since she goes up to Middle school too!

As always, mas excited at mas kinakabahan pa ang mommy kaysa sa mga anak! haha! and i can’t wait until i get to pick them up in a couple more hours!

Lahok para sa …na may temang, LANSANGAN.  Hindi nga ba’t masusuwerte pa rin tayong maituturing because we have the opportunity to send our kids to school?…at hindi sila matatagpuan na naglipana lamang sa lansangan?

…ang batang bagong panganak, gustuhin mang maglakad hindi pa pwede.

….hanggang karga o kalong lamang.

O di kaya ay…kuna ang kababagsakan nito.

An entry to …na may temang…LAKAD!

ngayon…kung literal na lakad naman ang gusto ninyo…

…hayan:)
yours truly…NAGLALAKAD! lol! kuha pa rin sa Connecticut ang lahat ng mga larawan na ito. a very recent LAKAD. nasan ang park? ewan ko ba..hahaha!

dinner spread during Markie’s Christening.

In any or most Filipino parties, there’s almost always PANCIT or Noodles. This one is Pancit Bihon, one of the most preferred type of noodle dishes served in any gathering. truly PINOY. YUM!

…and of course let’s not forget the PORK BBQ!!! double YUM!!!!

Ito ay ang handa noong nakaraang Linggo sa binyag ng anak ng pamangkin ko na pinuntahan namin sa Connecticut. Anak ng pamangkin…great aunt nalang ok! hindi lola!!!! hahaha!

at marahil alam naman nating lahat na ang anumang handaang Pinoy ay one to sawa! ito ay kuha  ng mga hapon pa lamang, ngunit inabot ng hanggang pasado alas dose ng gabi!

ang BBQ, paborito ng mga bata. kaya maski na umaaso pa sa init ay di na napigilang kumuha ng tig-isang stick!:)

Lahok para sa na may temang…HAPUNAN! mangan ta!:) chow time! bon appetit! kain tayo! let’s dig in!!!

…again, this was made by my daughter, S. out of the box, yes. but she prepared them on her own! not steamed as how we usually make PUTO [rice cakes], but i helped her stash ‘em in the oven. quick, easy..instant craving satiated!

…di pa siya nakuntento…nilagyan pa ng kaunting red food color ang 2nd batch!:) and of course i’ve had a too much of ‘em, so much so that i just might need some diet pills after! yikes!

Lahok para sa na may temang…MERIENDA.

Sardines…as they say is one poor man’s meal. maybe. not so when it is cooked the way M did a few weekends ago…think prawns, wonton noodles and fresh basil! could be something you will find in a fine dining restaurant even! don’t i just love having a very creative and great cook husband?

SARDINES and PRAWN with FRESH BASIL WONTOn NOODLE SOUP
Ang SARAP!!! subukan ninyo! ang ginisang sardinas…naging gourmet!:)

Lahok para sa na may temang…TANGHALIAN.