Wraps: Lettuce leaves Napa Cabbage or Pechay Baguio Mustard leaves (Mustasa) Herbs: Coriander Basil leaves Mint leaves What to wrap (Filling): Cucumber, peeled, cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Fried Shanghai rolls Dumplings Left over chicken meat or beef or pork Grilled or fried boneless fish fillet Steamed shrimp, shelled For the dip, mix well and season to taste Garlic, minced Siling Labuyo ( ...[Read More]
Wrap and Roll
Growing Herbs for Fresh Tea
There are varieties of herbs that can be used in fresh tea with healthful benefits such as a mixture of peppermint, tarragon and stevia. Growing them yourself makes natural medicine readily available when you need it. I learned to use herbs when I attended training on herb production, utilization, and processing conducted by Remnant Institute of Alternative Medicine. I grow herbs in pots for my fa ...[Read More]
Pickled Vegetables
(Great to use as a substitute for Achara) Mix together. Avoid lumps by adding the vinegar slowly, stirring all the while. Cook until thick over medium heat, stirring constantly: 2 Tablesoons flour 1 cup vinegar 1 and ½ cup sugar Add: 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard 2 (10-ounce) packages of frozen mixed vegetables cooked 8 stalks celery chopped 1 small onion, chopped finely 2 (1 pound can) dark red ...[Read More]
Real Life—the Real Test
by Kimberly Snider In just a few weeks, children will begin to prepare for the examinations that most schools conduct at the end of the year. Many parents will work diligently with their children to help them memorize and reproduce the information they have studied in their classes. In this sort of game, the student with the best memory often wins. However, the real test of knowledge is what one c ...[Read More]
Beef Afritada ni Nanay Flora (with a twist)
Ingredients ½ kilo tender beef, sliced thinly and cut into strips Olive Oil or any other kind of oil for frying and sauteing ½ kilo marble potato, scrub and wash well, do not remove skin, boil until half cooked ½ cup onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup water 1 tablespoon dried annato (atsuete) seed, soak in 1/2 cup warm water or 1 teaspoon annato powder dissolved in ½ cup water 1 small can ...[Read More]
Get Ready for Christmas Dinner
by Leonie Pisco-Cuerbo We are all in a hurry during the holidays! So—here are some fun and time saving tips for planning your holiday dinner. Plan your recipes now. Make assignments as to who will do the buying, and the cooking as early as possible. Prepare some food early. Some dishes can be prepared one or two weeks in advance and stored in the freezer. Stuffing for meat like onions, garlic and ...[Read More]
Rehydration drink
To prevent and treat Dehydration. Can be a substitute for Pedialite 1 liter of boiled water 2 level Tablespoons of sugar or honey ¼ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) Optional—If available, add half cup of orange juice, coconut water, or mashed banana.
“Make You Feel Better” Chicken Noodle Soup
Take a whole chicken and wash thoroughly in clean cool water. Place chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover the chicken. Add salt, a few black pepper corns and 1 bay leaf. Add 1 whole carrot for flavor and one small onion. Boil the chicken until it is tender and the meat slides off the bones. Cool until you are able to pick up the chicken without burning your hands. Discard the skin and ...[Read More]
Dengue Fever
Dengue or “Break bone fever” is a severe, flu-like illness caused by a virus in the blood. It may prevent the blood from clotting properly, and cause bleeding. Dengue should be suspected when a high fever (40°C/104°F) is accompanied by 2 of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands or a rash. This is known as the “dengue ...[Read More]
Maintaining a Healthy Balance between Job and Family
Even high sales and promising business ventures are of little use if your family life suffers. As the demands of business grow, you may sometimes feel that there’s just not enough time. The risk is that you put so much effort into your bread and butter that you fail to attend to your family.