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Hi guys! As promised, I am back with a super easy and healthy recipe, our take on fresh tomato spaghetti sauce. Here's a classic Filipino favorite, not the usual out from the tetra pack or can prepared spaghetti sauce. The hubs "discovered" this sauce so I am basically stealing this recipe and sharing it with you :) I super love this sauce that we've made it several times in our house, perfect with <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2015/06/super-easy-meatballs-recipe.html">meatballs</a>. If you haven't read already, I made a separate blog post for the meatballs recipe <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2015/06/super-easy-meatballs-recipe.html">here</a>. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family did!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcK3hFhJRSNC2MVoqp8Lz5YN2DGFYYeRfMSMNICjh9EkH5wSU6FkzOiQgven6TwC-3Q4Z3E3fmzfaCn3X-T6Af_Xbmn9uCcDz49Rd5EJhRd_Rq-QmycgAohia2Mx5fnwH5Iu-UqHvBhT0/s1600/fresh+tomato+spaghetti+sauce+cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcK3hFhJRSNC2MVoqp8Lz5YN2DGFYYeRfMSMNICjh9EkH5wSU6FkzOiQgven6TwC-3Q4Z3E3fmzfaCn3X-T6Af_Xbmn9uCcDz49Rd5EJhRd_Rq-QmycgAohia2Mx5fnwH5Iu-UqHvBhT0/s640/fresh+tomato+spaghetti+sauce+cover.png" width="640" /></a></div>
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1. Fresh or dried basil leaves and chili (optional)</div>
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2. Garlic</div>
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3. Onions</div>
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4. Tomatoes, the riper the better</div>
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5. Red wine (optional)</div>
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6. Parmesan cheese</div>
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Let's begin! First, we need to prep our ingredients. Wash the tomatoes, cut, de-seed, then chop into small pieces. Crush and mince the garlic then peel and cut the onions into small cubes.</div>
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Next, while prepping our ingredients, we can multitask by cooking our pasta according to package instructions or until al dente. As you may know by now and from my previous posts, whenever I am cooking pasta, instead of using salt, I use chicken, beef, or pork cubes to lend the pasta "taste." I also add a few bits of crushed garlic just because I want to ;)</div>
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Now, get a pan ready. Heat it up to medium then add a bit of oil. Saute the minced garlic and chopped onions and tomatoes. Just let it cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until the tomatoes are a bit soft. For this recipe, we used about 1/2 to 3/4 kilo of tomatoes for 400 grams' worth of pasta.</div>
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Next, this is optional but to add more depth to your sauce, you can add red wine. If you do not want to use red wine, you can use the water where you cooked your pasta/noodles. Then, you can now add the <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2015/06/super-easy-meatballs-recipe.html">meatballs</a>. Let this simmer under very low fire for 15 to 20 minutes. I prefer simmering it for half an hour then adding water if the sauce becomes too dry. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Also, add lots of Parmesan cheese. You can also add a bit of sugar for the classic Filipino-style spaghetti sauce. I prefer mine Italian style ;)</div>
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Serve over pasta and enjoy this deliciousness! I like this recipe because it is easy, fast, and simple to make but the end result, yummy!</div>
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Hope you enjoy today's recipe! Til next time!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-15646654170290296562015-06-27T09:49:00.000+08:002015-06-27T15:06:00.735+08:00Super Easy Meatballs Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi guys! Sorry, I have been MIA for a while, actually I think for a few months. I was enjoying spending time with the baby and treasuring our moments together. Baby's been sick but is now healthy and recovering from a bout of viral infection. It's been tradition here in the Philippines to prepare something for baby's monthly birthday and so I whipped up some spaghetti and meatballs for his second month birthday. I made the meatballs and the husband made the sauce from fresh tomatoes. If you want to try this meatball recipe, here are the steps and ingredients.</div>
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For the ingredients, prepare the following:<br />
1. Green bell pepper, diced<br />
2. Garlic, minced<br />
3. Egg<br />
4. Seasoned or plain bread crumbs<br />
5. Pork mince/ground pork<br />
6. Onions<br />
7. Dried oregano<br />
8. Dried basil</div>
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First, defrost the your meat then mix it with bread crumbs. I bought seasoned bread crumbs, which is basically chicken breading with bread crumbs. You can use plain bread crumbs but make sure to add some all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Then, add your spices. I used oregano and basil but you can also use the pizza seasoning. I think it's from McCormick also. It already has mix of herbs and spices.</div>
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Next, get a clean bowl and start beating the eggs. For every one-fourth kilo of pork, I use one egg. Just adjust by adding eggs or bread crumbs until you get a moldable mixture since the consistency of the mixture will vary depending on the size of the eggs.</div>
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Next, add the eggs to the seasoned pork mince and bread crumbs. I also added onions and garlic to the mixture. You can add bell pepper to give it a bit more flavor but this is totally optional.</div>
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Blend the mixture well. Then, here comes the fun part, start forming them into balls. For no messy handling of the mixture, I used two spoons and formed the balls as seen in the picture, getting a bit of the mixture then moving it from one spoon to another.</div>
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For extra yumminess, I even added cheese to the meatballs by pushing diced cheese at the center of the ball then re-forming it just enough to cover the cheese.</div>
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Dust a bit of breading or plain all-purpose flour onto a plate then roll all the formed balls into it. You can now store it in the freezer or like what I did on the next step, cook it until golden brown.</div>
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Just place the balls in hot oil in a clockwise manner just so that you know which ones to turn first. This is a technique I learned from watching so many YouTube videos from Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay if I'm not mistaken ;)</div>
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Fry until crisp and golden brown on the outside then serve immediately or add it to your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce. The hubs placed half of it with the sauce and the other half we just topped on the spaghetti. I like my meatballs crispy :)</div>
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Hope you enjoy today's recipe, and don't you worry, I will be back blogging regularly starting first with an entry each week. I think that would be a good goal to start with, with the baby and all :) I missed you guys! Have fun and enjoy! Til our next post! Have a great day! :)<br />
Up next, the special spaghetti sauce by the hubs! </div>
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Hi guys! I am back again with another DIY/tutorial. This time, we are talking about budgeting. Since it's January and everybody's up for a fresh start, what better way to create new habits, right? I bet managing our finances better is one of your New Year's resolutions, so I'm here to help. This system I use because not only it is simple and easy to manage but more importantly, practical. I have been using this for quite some time now and I love it because it helps me track my finances and helps me save up more.</div>
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For our envelope budgeting system, we will need, obviously:<br />
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First thing we need to do is to categorize. Think of things you usually spend your money on, on a monthly basis then think of things you want to save up for. I usually manage both our money, hubby's sweldo and mine. For the expenses, I made categories for food, groceries, utilities, date nights, personal expenses/allowance for me and the husband, pets, emergency fund, and credit cards. As for the things I want to save up for, baby fund, insurance, and travel fund are my categories. After categorizing, you want to download the template <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1574474972771614.1073741829.1440928022792977&type=3"><b>here</b> </a>then print it on your sticker paper.</div>
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Next, all you need to do is cut the labels you made and stick it to your envelopes. I can customize the colors of the template for you or even the labels/categories if you want. Just add and message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/invisiblestilettos">Facebook</a> and I would be truly happy to help :)</div>
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Now, it's time to allocate. First, know how much your average monthly allowance is. Now, you will put money on your "save" categories first. It does not have to be a big amount, just make sure that you put something in it every month. Then, determine how much your average expenses are for each category then place the said amount to their respective envelopes.</div>
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Just do this monthly and you will be amazed how easy it is to manage your money. I also keep receipts on each envelope to track my expenses better.</div>
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Do you practice this system too? How do you find it? Share your tips on the comments section below :)<br />
Hope you have a nice day everyone! Happy budgeting!</div>
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Happy New Year guys! If last year we started the New Year with a <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2013/12/celebrate-new-year-with-bang.html">bang</a>, this time, we starting it with another hair chopping tutorial with a bob or lob (long bob). I have been wanting to cut my hair for sooooo long that I finally had the courage to chop it this time. My inspiration for this cut is Rachel McAdams' hair on The Vow and Taylor Swift's on her Shake It Off music video. They say that cutting your hair will bring good luck for the New Year, so I am joining the bandwagon and cut my below-the-waist length hair to a simple but chic A-line bob.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2i_F3AdYJSZv_EtFufu_iH23mmH8qOzxwbzk3MVQUkrqdOLQEyUgyG8K-QPXgZLZGrtNX097XVh4xVfc4zuAeZdDVh75l9Pmz6AWS3Im0j-qe0sLPzBCIbnqItx42_o-x7Y78IsqAgA/s1600/how+to+cut+a+bob+or+lob+hairstyle+cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Cut A Bob/Long Bob Hairstyle" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2i_F3AdYJSZv_EtFufu_iH23mmH8qOzxwbzk3MVQUkrqdOLQEyUgyG8K-QPXgZLZGrtNX097XVh4xVfc4zuAeZdDVh75l9Pmz6AWS3Im0j-qe0sLPzBCIbnqItx42_o-x7Y78IsqAgA/s1600/how+to+cut+a+bob+or+lob+hairstyle+cover.png" height="360" title="How to Cut A Bob/Long Bob Hairstyle" width="640" /></a></div>
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For this tutorial, we will need:<br />
1. Hair ties<br />
2. A comb<br />
3. Sharp scissors</div>
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First step, we need to start with either dry or wet hair, but I personally prefer a day-old dry hair because I have curly hair and because wet hair shrinks when you cut it. I just straightened my hair first so that I would get an even cut. Just comb your hair to detangle it.</div>
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Next, part your hair. I usually part my hair at the middle. You have to make sure that you part it where you usually do because, for example, if you part it on the side but usually part it at the middle, when you cut your hair, it would be uneven. </div>
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Next step, tie your hair to a low ponytail. Gather all of your hair to the back and tie it not too tight and not too loose.</div>
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Okay, this step is very important as this will give your hair those longer strands in front than those at the back. Make sure that when you tie your hair into a ponytail, you untuck the hair behind you ears and be sure to do this as equally as possible on both sides. Remember that the looser you untuck those hairs, the longer the hair in front will be.</div>
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Now, this one is a bit tricky so I suggest you use a mirror while doing this. Tie another two hair ties below your first ponytail. The first black hair tie is going to be your marker where you want to cut and will determine how long or short you want your bob to be. The second hair tie will just gather and secure all the cut hair so that it would not be messy especially if you are cutting lots of hair like mine. ;)</div>
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This is it! It's now time to cut your hair. I actually asked the help of the husband to cut it for me. If you have thick hair, I suggest you section your hair into two or three then tie it but be sure that you place the hair tie at exactly the same length as the other ones. Remember to cut below the first black hair tie, not above, below.</div>
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Now, remove your hair ties and you are done! See, that easy :) This is how mine looked right after the cut. Not so shabby eh? Now, all you have to do is check the length and symmetry of your bob then retouch only as necessary. You should be fine if you cut your hair as straight as possible. If you want volume, you can add layers to this by pulling sections of hair away from your face in a horizontal fashion then cutting the ends vertically. I did not do that as my hair already has lots and lots of volume.</div>
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I just washed, dried, and styled my hair after and this is how it looks now. I just curled the ends a bit to give it more body. I sometimes straighten my hair if I want a sleek look but for most days, this is how my hair looks now.</div>
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Hi guys! How time flies! It's just two days before Christmas, I almost forgot to post this DIY. He he! This time, I made a super easy DIY decor you can hang on your Christmas trees, mantles, windows, or even as a decoration for your Christmas gifts. It's super easy to do but will add bling and sparkle to your holidays. Let's start with our DIY, shall we?</div>
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First, gather our materials. For this project, we will need the following:<br />
1. Brush<br />
2. Pen<br />
3. Scissors<br />
4. Cardboard or cereal box<br />
5. Glue<br />
6. Glitter of your choice<br />
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To make this project, we need to download the template. I got these cool star shapes from <a href="http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/552-star-polygons">this</a><a href="http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/552-star-polygons"> web site</a>. Just print on plain paper according to the size you want. You can make larger or smaller stars on either Photoshop or Microsoft Word. For Microsoft Word users, copy and paste the image on a new document, then just right click the image, select format picture, then go to "size tab," and adjust size accordingly :)<br />
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Next, after printing the template, cut the stars and then trace each one on the cardboard. I used the six-pointed and five-pointed stars for this project.<br />
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After tracing the stars, just cut then make identical markings like the ones I made below. These lines will serve as our guide for folding the stars to make it look like 3D.<br />
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Okay, first, we need to know what valley fold and mountain fold mean. You
can make a valley fold by bringing two ends of the paper to each
other, facing upward, thus making a trench at the center. While
to do a mountain fold means you need to fold the paper away from each other,
facing downward this time, thus making a peak or mountain :) For our six-pointed star, we need to make a total of three mountain folds from one tip of the star to the tip opposite it. See image below.<br />
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Now, make valley folds from one corner to the corner opposite it. Do these for all six corners by making a total of three valley folds.<br />
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Repeat the above steps until you are done will all of your six-pointed stars. The same method applies for other stars as long as the tips or points are even in number.<br />
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Now for the odd-numbered star like this five pointed one, we need to make alternate valley and mountain folds. For the tip, we need to make mountain folds. Then the lines beside the tip which are the corner lines, we need to make valley folds. Just make the folds halfway starting at the center point. Do this for all 10 lines.<br />
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Repeat alternating the folds for all your five-pointed stars. Can you see the effect we made by just folding? The stars now look like they are 3D and have the beveled effect.<br />
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Now, the fun and messy part begins :) Take you glue, place a generous amount on your stars then use a brush to spread it evenly making a decent coat of glue on the face of the star.<br />
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Next, sprinkle away! Sprinkle the glitters as evenly and generously as possible then tapping off the excess glitter. You can add extra glue if the star is not fully coated with glitter. Do these for all your stars. I chose silver and blue for this project to go with my blue Christmas theme.<br />
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Just let the glue dry and you are done! Super easy, right? These are how my stars came out. I think gold and red or red and green would make a very nice and classic combo too.<br />
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I just added strings to by placing glue at the back then attaching the strings and letting it dry. If you were to make this project, were will you place it? I placed mine on our windows and they are super cute.<br />
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Did you like today's DIY? If you recreated this project, I want to see your version. Add us on Facebook and tag the photos of your recreation :) I really would love to see them. Merry Christmas everyone! Until next time!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-65876949999986547352014-12-17T08:03:00.000+08:002014-12-17T08:03:07.994+08:00Pastillas (Milk Candy) Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
Good day guys! Today's recipe is a perfect holiday gift idea. Not only is it customizable but absolutely delicious and would be highly appreciated by your sweet-tooth friends and family members. This recipe would only need three or four ingredients and very simple to make and if you have kids, you can make this recipe together and enjoy some quality time. All you need is a bit of creativity to make these pretty little sweet bites. This batch was my first attempt at making them and I would say, it was very, very successful. I think I did a pretty good job so I want to share with you this recipe so you can make it at home too. Want to know how to make them?</div>
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First, we need the following ingredients:<br />
1. Sugar<br />
2. Powdered milk<br />
3. Food coloring<br />
4. Condensed milk <br />
Optional: Artificial flavoring<br />
Oh, we also need some chocolate chips and candy sprinkles of your choice for decoration purposes.</div>
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First step, we need to combine the powdered milk and the condensed milk. I used a regular box of powdered milk plus a small can of condensed milk for this recipe.</div>
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Next, just mix the two together until well combined. You can add more powdered milk or more condensed milk to adjust the mixture to the perfect consistency. It should be very, very sticky but moldable into balls or any shape you want. You can also add some drops of flavoring at this point. You can use vanilla, buko pandan, strawberry, et cetera.</div>
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Now, all we need to do is to put a bit of oil or butter in our palms then get a spoonful of the mixture and start rolling it into a ball. You can also try different shapes for variation like squares or hearts.</div>
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Now, here comes the fun part :) All we need to do is to decorate! See, it's super simple. For this batch, I made different shapes of the pastillas. I made round ones, squares, and even heart-shaped ones. I then dipped some into colored sugar. I made the colored sugar by placing three spoonfuls of regular table sugar plus one to two drops of liquid food coloring. I just mixed those two together and I now have colored sugar :)</div>
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If you do not like the idea of icing sugar, you can roll the pastillas in candy sprinkles. I had some leftover very colorful candy sprinkles so I just used those.</div>
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For this one, I just made pastillas balls then dipped them into regular white sugar, then added chocolate chips at the middle which you can see flattened them a bit.</div>
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The possibilities are endless for decorating these simple treat. You can even use crushed nuts or dip them in melted chocolate. THAT would be yum! You can also add a surprise center, maybe a cherry or raspberry or a hazelnut inside? Think of it as a cheap and easy version of truffles :) All you have to do now is to let it air dry a bit, just to harden them and then place in glass or plastic containers. Just add a ribbon on top and voila! Instant, cheap, and easy but very thoughtful gift this Christmas.</div>
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Good day guys! I hope you are all doing well. I'm really into decorating these past few days and I made another Christmas DIY just for you. I was inspired by the unconventional use of Christmas wreaths by none other than Martha Stewart, so I decided to make my own version of a Christmas wreath chandelier. If you have been following me for some time, you will know that I am obsessed with chandeliers I even made a Christmas light chandelier last year. Click <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2013/12/diy-chandelier.html">here</a> if you would like to see the tutorial I made. This time, I leveled up my chandelier by decorating it with Christmas ornaments and ribbons and some Christmas garland to make it look more festive. If you would like to see how I made it, continue scroll down :) I hope you enjoy today's DIY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUb3YJ6443Z273Gyc-ifswW-wuSl22hgz_0GX0dFhqwFg-ciIauits7qkFLtMOjseCiV9Evld2pm2wMwI-vSAE96uaEqrFHhD92Bt8R0yb61hLVdu0c3XdS1boTwGgtYA8mqbTPbW8fsQ/s1600/christmas+wreath+chandelier+cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas Wreath Chandelier" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUb3YJ6443Z273Gyc-ifswW-wuSl22hgz_0GX0dFhqwFg-ciIauits7qkFLtMOjseCiV9Evld2pm2wMwI-vSAE96uaEqrFHhD92Bt8R0yb61hLVdu0c3XdS1boTwGgtYA8mqbTPbW8fsQ/s1600/christmas+wreath+chandelier+cover.png" height="360" title="Christmas Wreath Chandelier" width="640" /></a></div>
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Okay, first thing's first. We need to gather our materials. For this project, you will need the following:<br />
1. Christmas balls<br />
2. Garland<br />
3. A wooden hoop<br />
4. Glue gun + glue stick<br />
5. Fishing line<br />
6. Ribbon<br />
7. Flat beads<br />
Oh, I forgot, you also need thick cords to hang the chandelier :)</div>
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First step, get yourself three wooden hoops of different sizes, small, medium, and large. I bought mine from our local market at the native arts and crafts section. Now, get your garland and just wrap it around each hoop until all are totally covered. I got a wired garland to it is easier to manipulate, but if you cannot find any, just glue it to the hoop every two to three turns to secure it.</div>
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Next, it is time to decorate. Okay, this is the fun part. You can do anything you want at this point. For my chandelier, I used Christmas balls, ribbons, and flat beads. You can use string beads and different Christmas ornaments of your choice. For the Christmas balls, I removed the top part and then attached it directly to the garland by gluing it down. Just press the ball until the glue dries. I then cut pieces of ribbon then attached it to garland as well. I also scattered some flat beads around the garland.</div>
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Next thing we need to do is to attach the cords. Cut four pieces of cord for each ring, for a total of 12 (3 hoops x 4 strings), about 9-12 inches in length. Now attach the four cords to the four quadrants of the ring. On a clock face, you will attach one at 12 o'clock, one at 3 o'clock, one at 6 o'clock, and finally, one at 9 o'clock. Do this for all three rings.</div>
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Next, bundle the four cords together at the center of the ring by tying a knot or if you can see in the pic below, I secured it with a zip tie. Do this for all three hoops. Now, get a long string. This would be the "backbone" of our chandelier. Assemble the three hoops from small, medium, to large or vice versa. The length of your long string should be about 24-30 inches. Attach the gathered four pieces of strings to the long string. Leave adequate spacing for each "level" of your chandelier. </div>
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Now, it's time to add the lights! Just wrap it loosely around the garland about 2 to 3 inches apart. We are now done! Easy peasy, right?</div>
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Now, all you have to do is hang it, light it up, and admire your work. This is how mine turned out. I hang it outside our front window.</div>
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Hi guys! I'm back with another super easy copycat/fastfood-inspired recipe for you. It' so easy that you will just need prepare the ingredients and assemble, it only takes minutes. We have no Wendy's here in the province and I really miss their side salad. This side salad, from what I know, is unique here in the Philippines and foreigners find it a bit weird of a combination but it's super yummy. Since I've been craving for some, I decided to recreate the salad and here's what I came up with. I do hope you will also give it a try.</div>
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For this salad, we will need the following ingredients:<br />
1. Pineapple tidbits<br />
2. Cooked macaroni<br />
3. Cucumber, sliced<br />
4. Carrots, diced<br />
5. Pineapple juice<br />
6. Cheese<br />
7. Chicken bullion/cube<br />
8. Pre-prepared thousand island dressing<br />
9. Food coloring<br />
10. Unflavored gelatin<br />
11. Mayonnaise </div>
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Next, follow the package instructions for your unflavored gelatin. For this recipe, I used one envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin then added 1/4 cup of cold pineapple juice. I let it stand for a minute.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9w8RTO9h7p3N3MQlORWmvBFSunWQi8DZyuSPdFIn6PWEvdIfN_yiCDvhZwZZHkufr7xVBOwCbwqIZkQRmnrvvW7jyQ9_oHfcEcQ6PJtOMWmxTTNQJuo375ONwuUhk7408SS7PWSqLOU/s1600/wendy's+side+salad+copycat+recipe+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9w8RTO9h7p3N3MQlORWmvBFSunWQi8DZyuSPdFIn6PWEvdIfN_yiCDvhZwZZHkufr7xVBOwCbwqIZkQRmnrvvW7jyQ9_oHfcEcQ6PJtOMWmxTTNQJuo375ONwuUhk7408SS7PWSqLOU/s1600/wendy's%2Bside%2Bsalad%2Bcopycat%2Brecipe%2B3.png" height="360" title="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" width="640" /></a>Now, mix the gelatin + cold pineapple juice mixture with hot pineapple juice. I just nuked the juice in the microwave for a few minutes then poured it to the mixture. Stir the juice + gelatin mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved then pour the mixture to your containers. If you are using concentrated juice, you might want to add water to your pineapple juice so that it is not too sour. Mix until well combined. Once done, just chill in the fridge until needed for salad assembly.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALz5x0zn4LBvBP6GYC7malTLMqoGTbhGoollySnwl2hWCZfHXz66cGv70GHOvFgGF5z_Abh3EdDILc_ZauRnlMNDOILoBi6tpqOiyWoDwaaCrfcsPA9eD7nLdylCwHIXa1a29KAn1jxE/s1600/wendy's+side+salad+copycat+recipe+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALz5x0zn4LBvBP6GYC7malTLMqoGTbhGoollySnwl2hWCZfHXz66cGv70GHOvFgGF5z_Abh3EdDILc_ZauRnlMNDOILoBi6tpqOiyWoDwaaCrfcsPA9eD7nLdylCwHIXa1a29KAn1jxE/s1600/wendy's%2Bside%2Bsalad%2Bcopycat%2Brecipe%2B4.png" height="360" title="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" width="640" /></a>Next, for our macaroni, I am sharing with you a super useful tip. While cooking the pasta, instead of using salt to season it, I placed one bullion cube to give flavor to my pasta then just cook it according to package instructions. Drain the macaroni well of excess water then add mayonnaise to keep the macaroni moist.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblWgWtFB3F_ryvMAX0cJkiz32LLVt2r2UtxBub5D-VS2az0P1suI_eVXyaorYglJ27SO0MATWzuaJcT4h4xQd-mUjfQEi1wG5mJiiz15ITQCn4-v6bpSntAc8VUZtDNCztehLOoQLoL8/s1600/wendy's+side+salad+copycat+recipe+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblWgWtFB3F_ryvMAX0cJkiz32LLVt2r2UtxBub5D-VS2az0P1suI_eVXyaorYglJ27SO0MATWzuaJcT4h4xQd-mUjfQEi1wG5mJiiz15ITQCn4-v6bpSntAc8VUZtDNCztehLOoQLoL8/s1600/wendy's+side+salad+copycat+recipe+8.png" height="360" title="Wendy's Side Salad Copycat Recipe" width="640" /></a>I hope you try today's recipe. Please let me know what you think :) I definitely love reading your comments! Have a great day ahead!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-77948960615566092152014-12-01T08:34:00.000+08:002014-12-05T15:26:18.193+08:00Tabletop Christmas Trees<div style="text-align: center;">
Good day guys! I knoooow, it's been a while or might I say a month since my last post and I'm sorry for being so lazy, but don't you worry, I'm making it up to you by posting this DIY decor! Since it's December, and Christmas is just around the corner, I have been in very high spirits and giddy for the holidays that I made not only one, but several tabletop Christmas trees! I hope you find this post helpful and give you ideas on how to decorate for the holidays, as always, cheap and easy :) Let's proceed with our DIY, shall we?</div>
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First, the materials:<br />
1. Strings, yarn or jute<br />
2. Faux feather<br />
3. Scissors<br />
4. Cardboard<br />
5. Glue gun + glue stick<br />
6. Paper tape<br />
7. Glue<br />
8. Sequins<br />
9. Crystal beads<br />
10. Seed beads, pearls, & shells</div>
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First, we will make our "tree" by making a cone out of a cardboard. Just twist the cardboard into shape like you see below.</div>
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Once your cardboard is fully twisted, secure the tip with paper tape. I like using paper tape rather than plastic tape because the glue adheres better on paper. Also, secure all cardboard edges with the paper tape so that your cone would not unravel.</div>
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Now, proceed to the bottom part of your cone and just cut as straight a line as possible to create a stable base for your Christmas tree.</div>
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Ensure that your Christmas tree is stable and not wobbly. Cut off any excess if you've got an unstable bottom. This is how my trees looked like after I cut the bases. Also, another trick, make the cone higher and slimmer by twisting it tighter and a bit loose if you want your trees to look wider and smaller. If you're making several trees like I did, I suggest you make different size trees to make your grouping more interesting.</div>
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You can actually use any material you want to "decorate" your trees. From feathers to beads or even ribbons. For my first tree, I used the leftover feathers I used for my dream catcher project several months ago. You can see the tutorial of my dream catcher <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2014/04/how-to-make-you-very-own-dreamcatcher.html">here</a>. I started at the bottom of the tree then worked my way up working in horizontal layers.</div>
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For my second and third three, I just used both yarn and jute strings. I also started at the bottom then just wrapped the strings until the whole tree is covered. I added some small gold sequins randomly placed on my white yarn tree and left the jute string tree as is. I also did the same technique with my leftover silver ribbon, wrapped it around the tree, but used glue stick for this one because the ribbon I used was 2-1/2 inches thick. I just let everything dry then proceeded with my next tree.</div>
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This one was a little bit tricky for me. I wanted to use glue stick at first, but I found it too "webby" and messy so I just took my white glue and waited for like forever for this one to dry, but I must say this one is my favorite because it's super eye catching. I just layered the sequin starting at the base then working my way up layer by layer overlapping every layer so that no cardboard would be visible. I let every layer dry first before I add another so that every sequin is in place.</div>
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For this one, I used different materials of different sizes so it too was very tedious to make. I first added the large pearls and beads first, scattering them around the tree. I used glue stick to glue everything in place. Next were the medium-sized pearls and shells. I did the same thing as I did on the large pearls and beads. Now, to fill in the gaps, I used my seed beads. I applied white glue to any spaces that are exposing the cardboard then just sprinkled the beads and let it dry.</div>
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For my last tree, I used faux crystal beads. This one I started differently. Instead of starting at the base, I started at the top of the tree. I think it was much easier this way because I can layer the uneven corners of the crystals. I worked my way from top to bottom working in horizontal layers like I did with the other trees.</div>
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This is what I came up with. Aren't they pretty? These trees will be our centerpiece for our Christmas dining table. I thought of adding stars on top of each tree, but I think it looks much simpler this way. The key to grouping beautiful trees is layers (varying heights) and texture. Feel free to use other materials for your trees.</div>
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Hi guys! I am sooooooooo sorry I have been MIA for a quite a while. Things have changed dramatically these past few months and i haven't got the time and the energy to blog. I tell you it was not easy. Still working in front of the computer doing my 8-5 job and not having to visit and read your blogs, it was pure torture. What's worse is that I cannot blog, I just can't. I've been sleeping longer but really easily fatigued that I can barely keep my eyes open until 9 p.m. I'm exhausted physically and mentally at the end of the day that I just can't blog, I'm too tired to think. <br />
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I have also been busy on weekends, doing our usual routine plus every-week to two-week visits with my OB-GYN. We've started going to the doctor since my mom got out of the hospital from her total hysterectomy and trying to conceive for as long as I can remember but finally found the time and the perfect doctor. I've been on treatment (again) for only three months, and luckily for us, our baby is now 12 weeks old!<br />
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Here's our little bunny from the last ultrasound taken when it was 9 weeks old. We've waited for this wonderful blessing for five long years, and now, our wish is finally granted. The husband and I are over the moon. After countless visits to the doctor and my unending battle with PCOS and weight loss, which I tell you wasn't easy, our little bunny will soon be here with us. I can't wait until April, my due date and our anniversary month, to hold this precious little gift from God. I can still remember clearly how I have set my mind that it would only be the husband and I growing old together with no chances of having children (which is kinda depressing especially seeing our friends with kids), I was already done at that time, hopeless, but I was so thankful that we took this one last leap of faith and God really answered our prayer this time, in His perfect time. We are so blessed. </div>
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Though I'm still suffering from occasional morning sickness (thankfully much less than the past few weeks), expect more blog posts from me. I really missed blogging that I've got a lineup of posts for you guys. Look forward to more baby-and-mommy-related DIYs and of course our usual easy recipes, home decor, and beauty and fashion tips! Love you guys! Thanks for always visiting my blog!</div>
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Good day lovelies! We had some left over bread this morning so I decided to make this super easy and delicious snack. This is a great alternative for your traditional pizza. Got this idea a long time ago from YouTube and the first time I tried it, it was so yummy I have to share the recipe with you. Also, I am a little behind with answering posts, so I will be blog hopping and answering all of your comments later so comment away and leave your blog links so I can visit your blogs. I really love reading your inspiring posts. Now onto the recipe :)</div>
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First gather your ingredients:<br />
1. Bacon bits or any toppings of your choice<br />
2. You favorite cheese<br />
3. A small sachet of mayonnaise<br />
4. Half a block of cream cheese<br />
5. Pre-prepared pizza sauce<br />
6. Parmesan</div>
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For our garlic bread, you will need the following:<br />
1. Garlic, grated<br />
2. Leftover bread of your choice<br />
3. Pizza seasoning<br />
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Okay, now that we have everything, let's start! In a shallow microwavable bowl, mix half a block of cream cheese, a small sachet of mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a bit of pizza seasoning. Mix all ingredients together until homogeneously combined. I added a bit of mayonnaise for the tangy flavor but if you don't like it, leave it out :) Once the all are well combined, just cover the bowl evenly with the mixture.</div>
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Now, get your favorite cheese. I love using leftover cheese for pizzas and hot dips. Sprinkle it over the sauce until covered. I used some leftover cheese slices and some Parmesan. Mozarella would be nice or any quick-melting cheese.</div>
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Next, add your toppings. I had bacon bits on hand so I used those but you can use pepperoni, mushroom, bell pepper, ham, olives, anchovies, or anything you want. Basil and tomatoes would be a simple but excellent choice too :) Now, set this aside while we prepare our crunchy garlic bread.</div>
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Slice the bread about one-fourth inch thick. I used leftover pandesal from breakfast but you can use baguette or ciabatta for this.</div>
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Now prepare your spread. In a clean bowl, place melted butter followed by grated garlic and pizza seasoning. Mix all three together until butter is spreadable.</div>
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Next, spread the butter mixture onto both sides of the bread. Don't skimp on your spread, I even dipped mine! :) You can sprinkle extra pizza seasoning if you want. Oh, if you can't find pizza seasoning, use the following herbs: Dried basil, dried oregano, dried marjoram, garlic and onion powder and some paprika or chili powder if you like.</div>
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Now all we have to do is to toast the bread slices on a toaster until they are golden brown. As for our hot pizza dip, just pop it in the microwave for a minute or two on high or until the cheese melts and you are done!</div>
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Serve your cheesy hot pizza dip and crunchy garlic bread hot. I super love this combination. My perfect kind of snack :)</div>
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I hope you enjoyed today's recipe! Until next time dearies!</div>
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Good morning darlings. Sorry, I had been MIA for the past few days, internet connection problems, but today I would like to share with you a super simple recipe. This is my go-to no-brainer snack which only has four to five ingredients. I also used to eat this as a meal when I was dieting and it is so filling. It's like having a healthy pizza. Let's get started, shall we?</div>
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1. Cheese<br />
2. Bread of your choice. I had white bread but you can also use wheat bread for a healthier version.<br />
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4. Fresh basil leaves<br />
5. Tomatoes</div>
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Okay, now, we prep the ingredients. I got some basil leaves from the garden then cleaned and washed them thoroughly. Next, I sliced the cheese about 1/8-inch thick. I did the same for the tomatoes. I sliced them crosswise with seeds and skin included. You can remove the seeds if you prefer.</div>
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Next, as I told you, this would be a very easy recipe, so what we have to do is just assemble our open-face sandwich. On a piece of bread, add the cheese slices. I love using quick-melt cheese for this but can also use pre-sliced cheeses of your choice.</div>
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Next, layer the basil leaves. This is one of the perks of having a basil plant. I only have a few basil plants in the garden but they've given me so much leaves for my sandwiches and pizzas this year :) I highly recommend owning at least one.</div>
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Next thing you need to do is add the tomato slices. You can add as much tomatoes as you want. I usually use one whole tomato for each open-face sandwich. I love tomatoes! They're good for the skin too.</div>
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Now, sprinkle the whole thing with Parmesan cheese. This is optional but I love the sharp flavor of Parmesan and I already have it, so why not use it, right? It also acts a "blanket" for my tomatoes so they will not burn easily.</div>
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Now all we have to do is toast our sandwich. Mine took about 5 to 7 minutes. Oh, I forgot to mention, I also sprinkled some chili pepper for extra kick and flavor. I love spicy food so whenever I have a chance to add chili pepper, I add it :)</div>
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Hope you try today's recipe!<br />
Until next time :)<br />
Have a great week guys!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-55389418422833592842014-07-29T08:37:00.001+08:002014-07-29T08:41:56.917+08:00DIY Hot Oil for Stronger and Longer Hair<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning lovelies! How did your weekend go? I did pamper myself a bit last Sunday and made a special concoction for my hair. As you know, I have naturally curly hair, so my hair is really dry and damaged and can look crunchy. To prevent this from happening, I use hot oil on my hair once a week to keep my hair smooth and moisturized. Last year, I really wanted mermaid hair so I was researching over the net what product I can use to make my hair grow longer faster. Good thing, I found natural ways to grow my hair longer without using harsh chemicals. Today, I would like to share with you my homemade hot oil recipe for not only longer but stronger hair. </div>
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First, gather all the materials we will be needing:</div>
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1. Vitamin E capsules</div>
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2. Castor oil</div>
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3. Hair clip</div>
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4. Hair coloring comb</div>
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5. Plastic bag or cling wrap</div>
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6. Olive oil or other oil of your choice</div>
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First step, get a clean container then put about half a cup of olive oil, more or less depending on hair lenth. Olive oil not only promotes hair growth but is also rich in antioxidants which fights dandruff and itchy scalp. It tames frizz and add shine to hair. It is also acts as a natural moisturizer for both the hair and scalp. Next, add castor oil. Castor oil is well known for hair growth. It stimulates blood circulation in the hair follicles which leads to longer, healthier hair. Add about one to two tablespoons of castor oil to our mixture. Because castor oil is too thick and can be very sticky, it weighs down hair, which prevents frizziness but we do not want too much castor oil because we do not want our hair to look to greasy plus it can be a hassle to remove.</div>
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Next, pop two capsules of vitamin E. Most hair products contain vitamin E which also makes the hair smoother and guess what, promotes hair growth. Vitamin E also prevents split ends and premature graying. When added to conditioner or other oils, vitamin E makes our hair stronger and shinier.</div>
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Now, mix all three ingredients and we are ready for application. I first use a hair coloring comb for applying the mixture to my scalp. I start by parting my hair at the middle then working my way to the sides. I dip the brush to the concoction then apply it directly to the scalp then going down from the roots to the ends of my hair.</div>
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Once your hair is completely saturated, start massaging your scalp using your fingers. I do this for about five minutes using the tips of my fingers applying gentle but firm pressure, not scratching, to my scalp.</div>
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After doing that, my hair tips need extra attention. Because the tips of hair are the oldest and farthest from our scalp, the natural oils from our scalp usually cannot reach our ends so we need extra amount of care for our tips. I usually just dip my tips on the container then spread the excess upwards.</div>
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Once done massaging and soaking our tips in oil, start detangling your hair then put your hair up in a bun as pictured below.</div>
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Next, get a plastic bag. You can use a clean grocery bag and tie the ends or even cling film or wrap. I had clear plastic bag available so that is what I used. You can also use a plastic shower cap or anything that would cover your entire head.</div>
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Our goal is to not let air inside our hair and scalp, so secure the plastic with a hair clip like so. Let the oil sit on our hair for an our or longer. You will notice that because your hair is sealed in plastic, the oil will heat up. You will start seeing "sweat" on your plastic suggesting that the oils are working its magic. I like doing this method rather than heating up the oils in the microwave before application, but you can totally do that it you want, just make sure that the oil is not scalding hot or else you will burn your scalp.</div>
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Now, the only thing you need to do is get in the shower, wash and condition your hair as you normally would and style. You may not notice immediate effects but I guarantee you, if you do this once a week consistently, you will see that your hair is softer, shinier, and less frizzy :)</div>
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Hope this beauty tip helps :)<br />
Until next time!</div>
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Good day dear readers! I'm sharing with you today a simple fast food recipe that you could easily do at home. Shakey's is not only famous for their pizza but also for mojos. I cannot go to Shakey's without ordering mojos. It love it so much. In fact, I think they're the best thing Shakey's has, even better than their pizza :) So, because it's rainy and I have been craving for mojos, I decided to make me some. This recipe was an experiment but it turned out really, really good.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkNd455wEOwC_OSsxYJcoN3rdsmhaqdBvEPTNchFJ5r2TagqkpOJFEtxrKmWj8j0mtO0BNyED-WcGd8pj6oZLwBovQTIQc2H4qPM1YrjrqCbb9STmcxbm6SHMkBINuyMvOLbiw2Wgij4/s1600/shakeys+mojos+recipe+copycat+cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Shakey's Mojos Copy Cat Recipe" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkNd455wEOwC_OSsxYJcoN3rdsmhaqdBvEPTNchFJ5r2TagqkpOJFEtxrKmWj8j0mtO0BNyED-WcGd8pj6oZLwBovQTIQc2H4qPM1YrjrqCbb9STmcxbm6SHMkBINuyMvOLbiw2Wgij4/s1600/shakeys+mojos+recipe+copycat+cover.png" height="360" title="Shakey's Mojos Copy Cat Recipe" width="640" /></a></div>
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For this recipe, we will need the following ingredients:</div>
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1. Potatoes</div>
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2. All-purpose flour</div>
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4. Store-bought breading mix</div>
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5. Chili and paprika<br />
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Let's start! First, get your taters then wash them thoroughly to get rid of dirt on the skin. I left the skin on for this recipe so I had to make sure that it is really clean. I scrubbed it thoroughly with a clean/unused Scotch Brite. Next, slice the potatoes crosswise about 1/4 of an inch thick. Wash it again to remove extra starch then let it air dry.</div>
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Next, in a clean bowl, place 1/4 cup water then add some of the breading mix and the spices. I used chili and paprika. You can also add cracked black pepper if you like. Just mix until there are no lumps and set aside.</div>
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Next, place you sliced potatoes on a microwave-safe container then put it in the microwave. Zap it in high for 2-5 minutes depending on how many potatoes you are using. Since I am using just three medium-sized potatoes, I timed it for 5 minutes at high. It should take probably 1.5 minutes for each potato. The potatoes should not be soggy but still a bit firm/half cooked when they come out of the microwave. This is how mine looked like after placing it on the microwave. Because the breading browns easily, , microwaving the potatoes ensures that each slice is thoroughly cooked when we fry it. </div>
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Let the potatoes cool down a bit. While you're waiting for them to cool, get three plates. One plate you will place the all-purpose flour, the second one you will place our store-bought breading mix, and the third and larger one you will place our breaded potatoes. First, get a slice, the very thinly coat it with all purpose flour. Make sure that you tap off any excess flour. This would make our "batter" stick to our potatoes better.</div>
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Next, get our water + breading + spices mixture. Dip the potatoes in this mixture. If you like you can use eggs if you want your mojos extra crunchy.</div>
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Lastly, dump the potato in our store-bought breading mix. If you do not want to use store-bought mixes, you can make your own. Just mix flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt or powdered bullion cube, and black pepper. I used the store-bought mix because it is much more convenient. You can use any brand you want for this recipe.</div>
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Next, place it in a plate and let it rest. You can store this in your fridge to fry later or just let it sit for a while. This step makes our "batter" and breading mix stick better to the potatoes. Make sure each potato slice is completely covered and there are no wet spots.</div>
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Now all you've to do is fry these basis. Heat oil in a sauce pan, about 1 inch deep. Check the oil if it hot by sprinkling a bit of flour. If it sizzles, it's ready. Place the potatoes in about 5 or 6 pieces a batch to not only cook the potatoes quickly but evenly giving each potato enough space to move around the pan. Fry until golden brown. Make sure to drain off excess oil.</div>
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Your mojos are ready to serve! Dipped them in tomato ketchup and I'm in mojo heaven! I love how this recipe turned out. They are pretty close to the original mojos from Shakey's. Best thing about cooking fast food at home, you get to have them in large quantities at a fraction of a cost plus you know exactly what you are getting because you know every ingredient you put into it :)</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-20391293912528335862014-07-20T08:46:00.000+08:002014-07-22T06:43:04.793+08:00Improvised Emergency Oil Candle<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello dearies! How's your weekend? I do hope you're all doing fine. Typhoon Glenda has now left the Philippines but there is another typhoon, Henry, which thankfully not as strong as Glenda but still we must be prepared. Last Thursday when the storm hit, the husband and I had no idea that it was going to be THAT strong that would leave homes without water or electricity for days. We were not prepared especially with days of brownout. Because most Filipino homes like ours cannot afford generators, we rely on candles, flashlights, and if we're lucky, electric emergency lights. Because of strong winds and heavy rains, most grocers and supermarkets were closed and even small stores ran out of candles to sell. We had two large candles at home but they were not enough to provide the much needed light at night, so the husband came up with a very clever idea, so clever that I had to blog it. We were joking the night he made this that he must have been a descendent of Albert Einstein. I told him that it is extremely possible, but it must have been Albert's brother, Frank Einstein. Haha! Frankenstein, got it? We're mean, I know. I never heard of this before so I was really amazed and it sure does work plus it's cheap, which you all know I like, and all materials needed are already inside our home. So, the next time there's brownout and you ran out of batteries and candles, you can use this simple tip I am going to share with you today. </div>
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First, gather all materials needed:<br />
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Let's begin. First, get a clean jar. Good thing I have lots and lots of empty jars at home. I always clean and save them after emptying contents because I know I can use them again and this is the one time that I am glad I saved lots of glass jars :) Next, the hubby got some rock salt. Cheap rock salt or even commercial salt works fine. It does not matter. I do not know the science behind using salt for this oil candle but I am guessing that it is used as a filler so that the whole jar isn't filled with pure oil plus it will help stabilize our wick which I will get into later.</div>
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Next step the husband did was add cooking oil. Use the cheap stuff as we are only burning this. You can even use cooking oil that you used for frying, but do not use the ones you fried your fish with or anything with strong odor or else your house will smell awful. Wait for the salt to absorb the oil then add more oil with about 1/4 inch of oil above the salt.</div>
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Next step he did was add the "wick." He used a wooden Q-tip. Make sure to use the wood and not plastic. If you do not have wooden Q-tips, you can use a toothpick or a matchstick then wrap with a bit of cotton at one end. Stick the Q-tip at the center of the glass jar leaving the "head" of the Q-tip exposed. The wood and cotton will absorb the oil from the glass jar slowly which will "fuel" our fire later.</div>
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All we have to just do now is light up the fire. Our oil candle is ready for use. This burned much more longer than our regular candle. I think we used this for two days and we still have leftovers we can use just in case there is another brownout. The husband said that the "wick" might take time to light up so be patient. I think that is because the "wick" is very slowly transporting oil from the bottom to the top :)</div>
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This is how our oil candle looked like. I love how the wick is bigger than the regular candles so the light it emits is much, much brighter. Who knew the humble salt and oil can make this amazing candle?</div>
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Once the light is getting dimmer, it means you need to refill your glass jar with more oil. I remember we only refilled once and that's it. Just maintain the oil 1/4 inch above the salt. It's super cheap and only uses very little oil for a looooong time. I do hope this oil candle I shared today will help you in case of emergencies. By the way, I added drops of essential oil to our oil candles and it smelled lovely! I highly recommend you do that if you have essential oil the next time you are making this oil candle. Not only can you use this for emergencies but I think this would be perfect for garden parties :) </div>
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Have a great weekend everyone!<br />
Let me know if you made this candle :) I would love to see how it worked for you!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-37889899740273347802014-07-18T07:33:00.003+08:002014-07-18T07:34:52.181+08:00Spray Painted Pots with Faux Flowers<div style="text-align: center;">
Good day dearies! Electricity's finally up and running again after the storm. How are my fellow Filipino readers? I do hope you are all safe. This post I have drafted just before the storm, but because I power interruption, sadly, I haven't posted it. I made this simple home decor last weekend. You all know that I love me some flowers in our home. Bringing the outdoors in is a great way to prettify and brighten up our homes, but plants can get too "yellow" even those perfect for shade when there's completely no sunlight making maintenance a chore where you would have to bring out the plants every once in a while for their dose of sunlight. This is the very reason why I love using faux plants or flowers inside the home. This project I placed in our living room. I do hope you get inspired by this simple project I made.</div>
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For this, we will need the following:<br />
1. Styrofoam or floral foam<br />
2. Old newspaper<br />
3. Faux flowers of your choice<br />
4. Spray paint<br />
5. Plastic pots</div>
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Let's start. First, pick some flowers. For this project, I chose the pink and cream combo. I think this will match the baby blue color of our living room. I've got faux peonies and roses. You can choose any flower you like. Measure the stem length of your flowers and then cut according to pot depth. Remove extra branches and leaves.</div>
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Next, go outside, somewhere where air is circulating then place newspapers on your work area. Place your pots and start spraying. I chose pots with stands which I think are pretty cool. I painted it pure white just because white is versatile and if I wanted to change up the flowers, it would still match the color of the pot. Follow your spray paint instructions. Shake vigorously then spray thinly by spraying at a distance. Let the first layer dry then spray again until you cover the whole surface and let it dry completely.</div>
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This is how it looked like while drying. I placed it on our terrace to completely dry.</div>
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Next, cut some Styrofoam or floral foam. I used Styro because that is what I have at the moment but floral foam is ideal. Place your cut foam inside the pot. Fill it so all sides have foam.</div>
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Next, stick your flowers on your foam. Start at the center then work your way out. I place the large cream roses at the center then peonies at the side then small roses as fillers for any remaining gaps.<br />
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Here is what my flower pots looked like after. A simple decor for my living room that will make a great impact :) I really love how it turned out.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-1893856338777416392014-07-11T08:07:00.000+08:002014-07-12T07:19:51.144+08:00Instantly Whiten Yellow Nails<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello friends! I'm just sharing a simple tip today. Have you ever experienced yellow nails? Especially when you've just removed your nail polish, I do, and I hate them. It makes my nails look dirty even when it's not, but I just love red nails so much I could not give them up. I always wear them almost all the time, but the problem with polish, especially dark polishes like my bloody red favorite, is it makes your nails yellow and unhealthy looking when you remove it. I found that even the nicest brand of nail polish remover cannot remove yellow stains, even if I rub it over and over again, it just does not come off. But, no problem! Here's a simple and cheap solution for you. The things you will need are probably in your bathroom already. Let's get started! </div>
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You will need just two things:<br />
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2. Your regular toothpaste<br />
That's it, that simple :)</div>
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Okay, here's what we need to do. Get your brush and put some toothpaste on it. You can use any kid of toothpaste, gel or regular white or even whitening toothpaste. Just put a small amount on the brush. Toothpaste, which obviously we use for cleaning our teeth, can do the same for our nails, make it clean and whiten, especially if you are using the whitening variant.</div>
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Next, remove your nail polish if you do have them. Yellow nails? No, problem. Wet your nails with water and apply the toothpaste on your nails using the brush. The toothpaste will remove the yellow stains from the nail polish.</div>
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Brush your nails then let it sit for five to ten minutes then brush it again. Rinse your nails thoroughly with running water while brushing to remove any toothpaste residue.</div>
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Tada! No more yellow nails :) You've now got healthy looking pinkish nails with white tips. No need to apply French tips :) Just apply clear nail polish and you're good to go.</div>
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I do hope today's tip was helpful.<br />
Until next time dearies! :)<br />
Have a great weekned!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-52277693308413653742014-07-07T10:39:00.000+08:002014-07-09T09:26:35.128+08:00Chicken Macaroni Soup (Sopas)<div style="text-align: center;">
Good day dear readers! Since it has been rainy the past few days, soups always come to mind. I love soups during rainy days and one of my all-time favorites, chicken macaroni soup. It's hearty, flavorful, and oh-so satisfying. I love eating them not only during rainy and cold days but especially when I am down with fever or flu. Since it's a Filipino favorite, there are instant versions of this being sold in the market but still, nothing beats the homemade version.</div>
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5. Elbow macaroni</div>
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6. Chicken, cubed</div>
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Oopss! I forgot to mention, you will also need evaporated milk for this recipe!</div>
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First, get the veggies, wash, and cut into small pieces. I love dicing both the cabbage and the carrots because I do not like chunky bits of veggies on my soup, but you can also just shred the cabbage and julienne the carrots if you want.</div>
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Next, heat a bit of oil in pan then saute the onions. Once caramelized, add the chicken chunks the wait until cooked and golden brown. You can also add hotdogs or ham at this point if you wish to do so. Pork mince would also be a perfect substitute for this recipe.</div>
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Next, add a cup or so of water into the pan then add you elbow macaroni. Bring to a boil and wait for a few minutes until the pasta is al dente.</div>
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Once the elbow macaroni is tender, add milk. The more milk you add, the creamier your soup will be, but do not overdo the milk because your soup will be salty if you add too much. You can now also add the chicken bullion at this point. Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste. I love adding lots of pepper to mine to give the soup some heat.</div>
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Finally, you can now add the veggies and let it cook for a bit. I want my veggies a bit crunchy so after I add the veggies, I cover the pan then jut turn off the heat.</div>
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Serve your soup hot :) Super yummy!</div>
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Hope you enjoyed today's recipe :)</div>
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Til next time! Have a great week guys and thanks for always reading my blog!</div>
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Good day darlings! It's been a while since I last posted. My internet connection has been crap for the past few days but that's another story and I don't want rants and negativity on this post. So, last time, I told you that I made cheesecake for a friend. I tweaked my old recipe a bit. If you haven't checked my old recipe, please click <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2014/03/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake.html">here</a>. This version I think, because I added eggs made the cheesecake much more creamier and delicious. Plus, I added something to the crust that made it more special. Also, the chilling time is much more shorter than my original no-bake recipe.</div>
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For the crust:<br />
1. Graham crackers<br />
2. Sugar<br />
3. Melted butter<br />
4. Hazelnuts</div>
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For the filling:<br />
1. One carton of all-purpose cream<br />
2. A small can of condensed milk<br />
3. An egg<br />
4. Blueberry (topping, optional)<br />
5.A block of cream cheese </div>
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Okay, now that we have everything we need, let's start. First, get your graham crackers and hazelnuts. Place it inside a Ziploc bag, get your frustrations out, and smash the two ingredients using rolling pin until you achieve fine bits of graham and hazelnuts. You can also use food processor if you have one or buy already crushed graham crackers and just ground then add the hazelnuts.</div>
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Next step, add the melted butter and sugar (if your graham crackers is not sweet already). Mix until well combined. You should have wet sand consistency. Check if your mixture reaches this point by grabbing a handful and squeezing it. If it clumps, then it's ready.</div>
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Get your container. I'm using my tart pan for this because I do not want my cheesecake to be too thick. Place the mixture onto the pan then press gently down using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a drinking glass. I also placed the mixture on the groovy edges of my tart pan so that the filling would not stick to the sides of the pan and I will have a beautiful edge for my cake :) Chill the crust for 15-30 minutes.</div>
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Next, okay this step I haven't got the chance to take a picture because I have to this recipe quickly, but here's how I did it. First, in a sauce pan, pour in a carton of all-purpose cream then bring it to a simmer. While waiting, crack an egg and place it in a clean bowl. Whisk the egg until the yolk and white combined. When bubbles start to form on edges of you pan, get a ladle then add some of the cream to the egg. Slowly add the cream then whisk vigorously as you are adding it. We are doing this so that the egg combines with the cream but slowly so that the eggs do not clump and turn into scrambled eggs :) Once half of the cream is added to the egg, turn the heat to really, really low then add the egg and cream mixture to the remaining cream on the pan then whisk, whisk, whisk. This ensures that the egg is really cooked and we are not eating Salmonella. Once done, let the cream and egg mixture cool. In a separate bowl, whisk a block of cream cheese and condensed milk together. Once the cream and egg mixture cools down, add it to the cream cheese and condensed milk until well combined.</div>
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Pour the filling on the crust. You will notice immediately that this filling sets much, much faster. It will form a film on top.</div>
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So what we have to do now is just chill it for 15-30 minutes until the inside becomes slice-able. This is how it should look like after. :) What I like about this version is it is somewhat custardy, almost like leche flan but tarter because of the cream cheese :)</div>
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Just add the blueberry compote when ready to serve and you are done!</div>
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Hope you like today's recipe!<br />
Have a great weekend!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-41828673969298810942014-06-24T10:34:00.001+08:002014-06-24T10:41:05.803+08:00Magnetic Fridge Memo Board<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey guys! How's your weekend? Mine was pretty fun. I made some cheesecake, which I will post next, to bring to a friend we visited. For today, I will show you a simple tip I use for our house. If you like making lists, doodling, and writing messages, notes, and reminders, this tip is for you. How many times have you gone to the store and come back only to find out that what you've bought you already have or worse, not buy what you really need. I am usually like that, so I devised a simple plan on how to avoid these instances, wasting money by buying excess or going back to the store just to buy something you really, really need. This is a very simple project I did just to help me organize things. It is pretty self-explanatory but here goes.</div>
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1. A white board and a marker</div>
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2. Glue gun and glue stick</div>
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3. Button magnets</div>
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Okay, first, you need to have a white board. I bought mine at the grocery store only about the size of a legal-size bond paper. It comes with a free marker which I like and it only cost me less than a 100 bucks (US $2). I also bought magnet buttons at Japan Home (our version of the Dollar Store) for only 66 pesos a pack. You will only need for four this project. The first thing you need to do is lay the white board on a flat surface and turn it upside down. Heat up your glue stick and place one magnet on each corner of your white board.</div>
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This is how it should look like. Let it dry for a bit. It would not take long as it dries up super fast. Oh, make sure that you place the magnet's flat surface up. This side is the right side. </div>
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Place your white board on the front door of your fridge and you are done! See, that easy :) Because the marker's holder was not strong enough, I also placed a bit of melted glue stick to secure it further.</div>
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Now, you can start writing notes on it. Here's one I made. I placed a what-to-buy list. Every time we run out of something, I write it down. This method makes sure that I get what I really need and I can track what we have and don't have. You can also write reminders or messages on your white board instead of lists. The husband also placed a daily to-do list at the bottom of our white board which he erases every time a to-do gets done :)</div>
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This is optional, but if you're like me who hates typing on the keyboard (which is kinda ironic because I am a transcriber) before we head to the grocery store, I use my phone to take a photo of our what-to-buy list which guides me on what I only need to buy at the supermarket :) Very helpful. No waste of paper and no typing on your cell phone.</div>
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That's it :) I do hope this tip is helpful.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week ahead! :)</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-15426627913210401012014-06-19T08:27:00.001+08:002014-06-19T08:27:53.345+08:00Kani Salad Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning darlings :) I'm sharing with you another simple recipe today. I first tried this salad back when I was working in Makati. It was served for lunch at the boss' Japanese restaurant. I fell in love with the taste that I tried to recreate it many times at home. I love the combination of flavors with the sweetness of mangoes, the creaminess of Japanese mayo, and the flavor of the sea with the crab sticks.It is so easy to make yet super delicious and will be highly appreciated by anyone who loves salads and Japanese cuisine. </div>
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For this recipe, we will need the following ingredients:<br />
1. Lettuce<br />
2. Crab sticks/imitation crab meat<br />
3. Carrots<br />
4. Mangoes<br />
5. Cucumber<br />
6. Japanese mayo</div>
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First, get the crab sticks. Remove from plastic wrapper. In a pot, put about an inch or so of water and bring into rapid boil. Place a steamer above the water and put the crab sticks. Steam for about 5 to minutes until cooked. Once cooked, let the crab sticks cool down and set aside.</div>
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Next, peel the cucumbers and the carrots. Cut the cucumbers in lengthwise then deseed using a spoon. Cut into one-inch sticks. Get the carrots then thinly slice and cut the same size as the cucumbers.</div>
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We will need ripe but firm mangoes for this recipe. I used only one mango for this but you can add as many or as little as you want. Wash the mangoes, remove the seed by cutting two faces of the mango then scoop out the meat using a large spoon. Slice the mango as shown below.</div>
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Now that the crab sticks have cooled down, shred it using your fingers. This can easily be done as the crab sticks can be rolled then pulled apart into thin strips.</div>
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Next, wash then tear up your lettuce then mix it together with all the ingredients in a large bowl. I love that it looks so colorful :)</div>
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You can now add the Japanese mayo. I love using Japanese mayo for this dish as it has a richer flavor than the regular mayo. It is also creamier and "eggier" than the usual.</div>
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Now all you have to do is chill this in the fridge or serve it immediately in an ice bath :) Delicious! You can also top this with tobiko.</div>
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Have a great day!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-63432236747766072012014-06-16T09:02:00.001+08:002014-06-16T12:30:29.246+08:00Chicken Potato Omelette<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning! How did you spend your weekend guys? Every weekend morning, I always have the chance to prepare breakfast and this recipe I love to make because not only are omelettes one of my go-to, no-brainer breakfast recipes, but I love this recipe particularly because it is so hearty and will definitely fill you up til lunch. You all know I love making things easy and this one is no exception, very simple but super delicious. I actually got this recipe from a good friend and office mate, Gwen (Hi Gwen!). She usually will have this for lunch which her mom makes for her and another good friend and office mate, Rhea, and I will share Weng's packed lunch. (Haha! Sorry Gwen!). I asked Gwen for the recipe and I have been making this ever since. I also love that this recipe brings back office memories - packed lunch, chitchat during lunch time, and all the fun stuff we used to do :)</div>
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For this easy recipe, you will need the following:<br />
1. Chicken breast<br />
2. Potatoes<br />
3. Tomatoes, deseeded and sliced<br />
4. Eggs<br />
5. Garlic and onion, sliced and diced<br />
You will also need, cooking oil, salt, and pepper.</div>
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First, wash your potatoes. Peel then cube to a bit smaller than bite-size pieces. I love putting a lot of potatoes on my omelette so I used one large potato for this recipe.</div>
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Next, prepare the chicken by deboning or you can buy breast fillets at the supermarket then clean and cut to bite-size pieces. I used about a third of a breast meat for this recipe.</div>
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Next, in a clean bowl, crack two eggs and beat until the yolks combined with the whites. You can use a whisk or a fork to do this. Do not season at this point. I have been marathoning Gordon Ramsay's shows lately and he says not to season eggs with salt and pepper before cooking, so follow Gordon Ramsay's advice if you do not want to be yelled at, hehe!</div>
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In a heated pan, put a bit of cooking oil, then saute garlic and onion until garlic is golden brown and onions turn translucent. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.</div>
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Place the sauteed garlic, onion and tomato on one side of the pan then place the chicken. Cook chicken until tender then place it on one side of the pan. Add and cook the potatoes. The potatoes should be soft but not soggy. Mix all ingredients together then season with salt and pepper.</div>
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Now it's time to add in the beaten eggs. Evenly distribute our filling then cook as usual.</div>
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This is how my omelettes looked like after. Yummy! No need for bread or rice. Just plain omelette wtih hot sauce and I'm good to go :)</div>
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Hope you try today's recipe.<br />
Enjoy!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349028220160905177.post-91125119876473532802014-06-13T08:25:00.000+08:002014-06-16T08:42:40.545+08:00Printed Coffee Prints (For Coffee Bar)<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning y'all! It's Friday at last! Today, I am posting a simple project I made this weekend that I would love to share with you. Both the husband and I are coffee addicts, so it is pretty obvious that we like coffee in our house 24/7. I decided to make a simple mini coffee bar in our kitchen. It is still a work in progress but coming along very well. I am still figuring out how to store and organize the supplies and the utensils, but I will soon post photos and talk about it more when I finish it. For now, I'm sharing with you something I made for the coffee bar. It is pretty simple and easy to recreate if you want to. Here's how I did it.</div>
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2. Photo transfer paper<br />
3. Iron<br />
4. Thick canvas<br />
You will also need frames, of course! :) </div>
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First thing I did was to pick some nice photos from Google. I got my photos from <a href="http://www.chorltoncoffeefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/coffee-beans.jpg">here</a>, <a href="http://bhealthybmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/coffee.jpg">here</a>, <a href="http://www.wallpaper4me.com/images/wallpapers/coffee_owl_w1.jpeg">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/227924431116042830/">here</a>. Pick photos that are large with nice resolution so the printed version would be clearer and not pixelated. Print them on your photo transfer paper. The photo transfer paper I got from our T-shirt printing business but you can buy yours at craft stores or National Book Store.</div>
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Next, get your canvas and lay it on a flat surface. Get the transfer paper and place it printed side down then iron until the print transfers. This would require a super hot iron so be careful. Another option which the husband did was to place it in our heat press. We used to have a t-shirt printing business and this I must say this is one of the best perks of having one. It is easier and the print transfers evenly, but you could always use an iron if you do not have a heat press machine.</div>
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Next, all you have to do now is to cut the canvas according to the size of your frames. The first idea I had for this project was to wrap it on illustration boards so it would look like "paintings" but the husband suggested that I place them in frames to protect it from dust.</div>
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Once cut, follow the husband's advice and place it on frames. I think it looks way nicer than if I put them on illustration boards. I picked dark brown wooden frames with gold trims. I think it matches the prints perfectly.</div>
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Now, all we had to do was hang our frames, well the husband did it for me, and this is how it looked like after. I loooove how it turned out. My favorite one is the coffee owl. Which one is your favorite?<br />
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Hope you enjoyed today's simple project. Now, I've got to grab a cup of coffee :)<br />
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Hi guys! I'm posting a bit late today as the lazy bug bit me (again). Summer is almost over here in our country as we have occasional rain showers here and there but before summer finally ends, I would like to share with you a method I use to enjoy my favorite summer herb, the basil, during the rainy season. Basil is the perfect herb for tomato-based dishes which I really, really love, i.e., <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2013/12/super-yummy-baked-macaroni-recipe.html">baked macaroni</a> and <a href="http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2014/05/lazy-girls-pizza-recipe-thin-crust.html">pizza</a>, but as much as I want to have fresh basil all year round, basil plants do not do well during the rainy days plus there are some recipes which do better with the dry version of the herbs so I try to dry my own herbs from my humble garden. Drying herbs is simple. The only thing you need is lots and lots of sunshine, so why not exploit the summer heat and dry up some basil to prepare for those rainy days.</div>
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1. Basil or herbs of your choice</div>
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First, harvest your herbs. I chose basil because it is my favorite herb but you can definitely go ahead and harvest herbs of your choice like thyme, sage, or rosemary. Basically, every herb can be dried so go ahead and pick you favorite. If you did not water your herbs the morning before harvest, it is always best to wash the leaves before drying to remove any dirt it might have. After washing the leaves, place them on a bamboo tray like this or if you do not have a bamboo tray, any shallow container would work as long as the leaves are not overlapping each other.</div>
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Next, all you have to do is place the cover over your tray and place it in a sunny spot. Above the roof would be a perfect spot but impractical as you would have to occasionally check these so I placed mine just in our terrace where we have lots of sunshine until 10 in the morning then I place them outside near my garden for direct exposure to sunlight.</div>
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After waiting and waiting, this is what I got. You will have to turn the leaves every now and then for even drying. It took me approximately less than week to dry these but drying time will absolutely depend on how much time you expose them to direct sunlight. The herbs should be slightly brown, not burnt, and can be easily crumbled into pieces. Those are the signs that your herbs are ready for storing :)</div>
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Now, place your herbs in a clean and dry container then store. Enjoy your summer herbs even during rainy days :)</div>
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What's up ladies? A few days ago, I was really craving for Jamaican patties. The bad thing is we live in a province and apparently, Jamaican patties are no available in our area which is a disaster if your favorite food is Jamacain patties and you are craving for it right now. I've got to do something to satisfy my craving, so asked my friend, Google, and boy was he kind enough to give me lots of<a href="http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink/patties.htm"> </a>recipes. I just tweaked and combined recipes because some ingredients are not available and I wanted to make it toaster oven ready as I do not have the luxury of a proper oven. Here's how I did it.</div>
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1. One teaspoon of baking soda<br />
2. Two cups sieved all-purpose flour<br />
3. One cup butter<br />
4. One teaspoon curry powder mix<br />
5. One half cup cold water</div>
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For the filling, i used:<br />
1. Chili powder<br />
2. Oregano<br />
3. Thyme<br />
4. Salt and pepper<br />
5. Minced garlic<br />
6. Ground pork/beef<br />
7. Finely chopped onion<br />
8. Hot sauce</div>
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First, mix the flour and the curry powder. Make sure your mixture is free of lumps.</div>
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Next, add some butter. It is important that we use cold butter for this recipe to make the crust flaky.</div>
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Next, crumble the butter with your fingers then slowly add in ice-cold water.</div>
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Once combined, all you have to do is knead until you have a yellow ball of dough. Wrap your dough with Kling wrap then place inside the refrigator to keep it cold.</div>
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Next, in a hot pan, place a knob of butter then saute garlic and onions. Once caramelized, add in the ground pork/beef. You can add in some bullion cubes if you want or just use salt and pepper to taste. Next, season with chili powder, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce. Add more hot sauce if you want your patties extra spicy. Wait until cooked and set aside.</div>
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Now, get your dough and start rolling. Cut a piece of dough, about the size of a golf ball then roll with your rolling pin.</div>
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Now, get a bowl then place it upside down. Press the mouth of bowl to your rolled dough and then trace with a knife to form perfect circles.</div>
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Now, get your filling, which should be cool right now. Place some on top of the dough. You can add cheese, because everything with cheese tastes good ^_^ I was also kind of aiming for the "cheesy beef" version of Jamaican patties that I love from De Original Jamaican Pattie Shop.</div>
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All we have to do now is fold the circle in half then pinch and fold the edges using your fingers. You can also use a fork to have a much nicer and cleaner design of the edges.</div>
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Place the patties on a toaster oven pan and "bake" until golden brown. I placed X marks on both faces of the patty to let the steam escape and also to cook and melt the cheese thoroughly. It will only take a few minutes until the crust is cooked.</div>
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Here's what it looked like after. The taste is pretty much close to the patties I used to buy when I was working in Manila which are yummy and kind of addicting, but the crust I think I have to work on. It was not flaky but sure was tasty. The taste was exactly the same as store-bought version, but the texture was not close. I'll figure out next time how to make the texture similar to the ones I used to have. I think the secret is lots of butter.</div>
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Hope you enjoy today's recipe!<br />
Have a great weekend!</div>
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