Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Buying Time

This is not connected to food or whatsoever. I just want to share with you what I read earlier, touched my heart and got teary eyed.




Buying time by Paulo Coelho



A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
“Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man.
“Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?
“That’s none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
“I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?” pleaded the little boy.
“If you must know, I make 150 pesos an hour.”
“Oh,” the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I borrow 75 pesos please?”
The father was furious. “If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. I work long, hard hours everyday and don’t have time for such childish games.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy’s questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that 75 pesos, and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door. “Are you asleep son?” he asked.
“No daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy.
“I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the man. “It’s been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here’s that 75 pesos you asked for.” The little boy sat straight up, beaming. “Oh, thank you daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at the man.
“Why did you want more money if you already had some?” the father grumbled. “Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied.
“Daddy, I have 150 pesos now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you." 
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.  

-> It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Do remember to share that 150 pesos worth of your time with someone you love. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours... But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
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Racing Car

We all know that cake is probably the best thing would complete any occasion. We see it everywhere - stores, bake shops, pastry shops... But now, it is the most trend used all year round.

I am a cake artist. I am an amateur in decorating one but majority say that it came from a professional. *blush* My cake decorating started just a hobby. I started from the old 7 minute icing technique to fondant making. I never thought I would leveled up like this. I did a lot actually.

Last week, my mom told me that an order was placed and has to be delivered by Sunday. She told me that the client, a 4 year old boy wants a color red car with specs of yellow. Thinking... Hmmm... Lightning McQueen from Cars perhaps? We agreed on it.

Over the weekend, we started. My mom did the baking and I did the rest. It was a pain while carving the medium at first. But in the long run, I'm getting the hang of it. I, myself was in shock when I saw the finished product. It took me one day to complete the whole thing.

So, I don't want to keep you waiting. Here it is...

Front view with matching candles
Back view
Side view
Side view 2
Top view: with the celebrant's name.




ENJOY!!! :)



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Monday, October 18, 2010

CHICKEN ADOBO sa GATA

Chicken Adobo sa Gata is one rendition of a classic Philippine dish that made it more flavorful for Filipinos who just love adobo and combined with the ingredient of coconut milk.

Below is the complete recipe.
Ingredients:
500 gm Magnolia Chicken Station Adobo Cut
3 tbsp Magnolia Nutri-Oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 pc onion, chopped
½ cup Purefoods Supremo Vinegar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp whole peppercorns
1 cup coconut cream (gata - unang piga)
1 pc finger pepper
Procedure:
Heat oil in a pan. Saute garlic and onions. Add chicken pieces and cook until color changes. Add vinegar, salt and peppercorn and cook over moderate heat until sauce is reduced to half its original amount. Do not stir until mixture boils. Add coconut cream and finger pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, until sauce slightly thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary. 
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TEX MEX CHICKEN SALAD


A nacho dish with a twist. It is a mixture of regional American and Mexican cuisine. Your family and friends will love it. Grab those ingredients and make some now!
Ingredients:
3     pc Magnolia Chicken Station Chicken Breast Fillet salt and pepper to taste
½    cup store bought salsa
2     pc flour tortilla, toasted and cut into wedges
4     cup romaine lettuce
4     pc green tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
Procedure:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook on the grill or pan grill until fully cooked but not dry. Cut into cubes. Set aside. Toss salsa, flour tortilla, lettuce and green tomatoes together. Top with chicken pieces. Serves 3.

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PORK CUTLETS in LEMON SAUCE

Tired of cooking fried pork over and over with soup to match? Then, try something new that will blow your taste buds away! Presenting, PORK CUTLETS in LEMON SAUCE. This delicious dish shows us how a zesty lemon can spice up and add glamor to your easy pork dish. Impress your loved ones. Make one now.
Below is the complete recipe.
Ingredients:
½ kilo Monterey Pork Cutlets
½      tsp salt
½      tsp white pepper
4       pcs egg yolks
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
1 cup cornstarch
Magnolia Palm Olein for deep frying
lemon slices
Lemon Sauce:
½ cup sugar
¾ cup water
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon rind
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ tsp ginger, chopped
¼ tsp garlic, chopped
Procedure:
Season pork cutlets in salt and pepper. Combine yolks, soy sauce, wine and mix very well. Pour over meat pieces and coat evenly. Set aside for at least 30 minutes. Remove meat and dust with cornstarch. Deep fry in a wok with hot oil. Drain fried pork cutlets in paper towels to remove excess oil.
To prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Pour over fried pork cutlets with slices of lemon.
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BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

I have tried almost everything while growing up - from comfort food to exquisite delights. But pizza, specifically would be one of my favorites. The thing I like about it is the taste that savors my palette and it enhances the aroma of each ingredient topped and mixed within the dough.
I want to share with you what I have tried making and it tastes really good. It is called the Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Below is the recipe that you, your family and friends can enjoy. Who can never go wrong making one that is loaded with chicken barbecue toppings?! It is so easy to make. A must-try for all pizza lovers. Make one now! :)
Ingredients:
1-9” piece pizza crust
1     cup barbecue sauce
1     cup Magnolia Quickmelt Cheese (or mozzarella), grated 
½    cup Purefoods Honeycured Bacon (or any kind will do), coarsely chopped and fried
5     pcs Magnolia Chicken Station Spicy Chicken Fingers, deep-Fried then chopped into small pieces
½    cup pineapple tidbits
Procedure:
Spread barbecue sauce over pizza crust. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over sauce. Top cheese with bacon, chicken chunks and pineapple. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over toppings. Bake pizza for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
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