Kusina Lokal

I found a new dining place! Its hearty menu and rustic-post modern interior is 💖 !

Mami Inasal/Bagnet is a must try! :)

Located at Centris Walk, Quezon City, Philippines.

Asian Spices and More

lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, ginger, daun suji, pandan, kaffir lime, kemiri, curry, kecap manis, nutmeg, cloves, star anise, wansuy, corriander, shallots, bawang putih, bawang merah, sambal... I learned soooo much in one whole day! Asian spices are overwhelming!




Most of all, I met a new friend-- Tante Tinne.

Asian spices are gems in the kitchen! :)

Tante Tinne :)

Onde-onde! :)

Amazing Grace!

This is it!

This day is to honor our parents and thank the community who walked and prayed with and for us through the years.

Thank you, family! I love you beyond words!

:)

turtle speedy!

Superwowo (.")(".) Superwowa!

You will always be my greatest adventure! :)

:)

BanOatKies!

Little bites that will make you smile. 

Moist. Chewy. Banana Oatmeal Cookies with love for Love...

4 mega riped bananas
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups oats
2 tbsp. honey
dried mangoes
cinnamon
salt

preheat oven at 150-200 degrees C. combine and mix everything. drop a tablespoon of the mixture onto cookie sheet. flatten a bit. bake for 5 minutes. expect a yield of... uhm, sorry I lost count, coz it's too masarap! 

Sweet Surrender

Sweet and real without pectin. Here you go!

2 cups fresh or not so fresh strawberries (or any fruits in season)
1 cup washed sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice or 1/2 tbsp calamansi

cook over low heat, stirring often until sugar dissolves.

bring out the best of its flavor with a pinch of salt!

pour into sterilized jar. label. go!

Rafa

you are the poem i never knew that i would be able to write; the story that i have always wanted to tell.

i miss you everyday, rafa.

HeartBEATS

Music. Laughter. More Music!

:)

January 2016