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Monday, November 28th, 2005

Serendipity. This is defined as “making fortunate discoveries by accident.” November’s topic for Blogkadahan was on this beautiful word (and it’s my favorite word too!). This is my entry. And ooh trivia. Wanna know where the word serendipity came from? Check this out.
Caldereta. Coming from my entry for Lasang Pinoy 4, my Mom and I [...]


Opening Pandora’s Music Box

Saturday, November 26th, 2005

Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body.
– Oliver Wendell Holmes
I came across this awesome music site called Pandora.
In the text box that appears on their main site, just type in an artist [...]


Lasang Pinoy 4: Wowo’s Caldereta

Friday, November 25th, 2005

This is my entry to this month’s Lasang Pinoy hosted by Minnette!

When I was a kid (and way into my adulthood), I looked forward to Sunday lunches with my grandparents. Wowo, my grandpa, cooked either delicious pancit with tofu and his special sauce or his famous beef caldereta. I found it hard to imagine [...]


Gratitude and Marriage

Thursday, November 24th, 2005

As of today, H and I have been married for two and a half years. How apt that it’s Thanksgiving too! And so for this entry, I’ll combine both celebrations and write my marriage gratitude list. So here are 10 things I am thankful for:
Waking up to H’s laughter. He gets up earlier than I [...]


Eggs + Tomato + Pesto = Yummy Breakfast!

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005

Before you go “WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?,” let me tell you that this tastes better than it looks. I promise!
Beat a couple of eggs in a bowl. Mix in a little bit of salt. If you like your eggs fluffy, mix in some milk. Now in a pre-heated pan, pour in your beaten eggs. [...]


Cluck cluck!

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

Riding round and round the city, this is one of those times I was really glad I had my camera with me!


Strolling down Tinapay memory lane

Monday, November 21st, 2005

There’s a bakeshop called Tulips near my grandparents’ place. When we were kids, my sisters and I loved their Egg Pie, Pineapple Pie, hot Pan de Sal and Kababayan. We also indulged in Pan de Coco and that bread in the picture with the red filling (is it really called Pan de Regla?).
Upon waking [...]


Cleaning out my closet

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

My Yes, No and Maybe Piles
I love watching Oprah and I get great tips from that show. Last week, they gave tips on how to clean up your closet. I just have to share them with you! I tried the tips out and my closet is cleaner than ever. This isn’t exactly what they did [...]


Advanced Friday Trio

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

Feel like eavesdropping?
Check out Overheard in New York: The Voice of the City and Overheard in the Office. Be ready to laugh! This, this, this and this cracked me up.
Can computers make life easier?
Well, Lifehacker can! Lifehacker recommends web sites, programs, tips, tools and downloads that help make everyday living more efficient and [...]


Mama’s Lobster in Orange Sauce

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

“Sunday is Family Day.” That’s how I grew up. Even during my gimmick years (twas a long time ago), I’d stay home while my barkada frolicked in the beach or stayed out late at bars. The few times I’d go with them there was always a gnawing feeling in my stomach. I liked spending Sundays [...]