July 11, 2012

Kitchen Adventures: Homemade Pork Longganisa

Homemade Skinless Longganisa (fresh from the freezer)

Thinking on what to be on our weekly menu, I like to include longganisa (Filipino chorizo or sausage). Instead of buying the ready-made in the market, mommy searched for the recipe while I was the one who made it. Here's my own version of skin-less longganisa:

You will need:
1/4 kilo lean ground pork
2-3 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 head garlic, minced or crushed
1/8 cup white sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soy sauce

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. With the use of funnel, fill an ice-candy plastic (or make a roll wrapped with wax paper). Be sure to remove air spaces in the plastic. Cure for 2-3 days in a freezer or chiller. Fry in hot oil and serve with steaming rice or sinangag. Yum. Yum. Yum

Homemade Skinless Longganisa

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Kitchen Adventures: Banana-Melon Cooler

Banana-Melon Cooler

Want simple but refreshing dessert? The Banana-Melon Cooler.
Just a few slices of banana (lakatan) and melon. Drizzle with few amounts of condensed milk. Chill and enjoy! Perfect for the hot weather.
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Photostory - The First Time Dad

Here I am again for the the Meme. First I would to congratulate Shadz of Tone Down Vintage for our host of the week.
Again, for those who wants to participate our weekly Meme and Blog Hop, join BC Blogger first.

Here's my entry:



These are some of the pitcures I want to share on my being first time daddy. From the time I saw his face in the ultrasound until he was born, I was totally happy for giving us this wonderful angel. During the first week, since mommy went into a CS, I was the one who bring and exposed him into  morning sunlight. How I wish that the paternity leave given to fathers must be longer.

Good day!
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July 9, 2012

Kitchen Adventures: Left-over Pasta



Care for the left-over cooked pasta noodles?

Last Friday, Mommy cooked macaroni-spaghetti for our dinner. However, there are unsued noodles because there's no more sauce. I decided to cook it as chicken noodle soup for our Saturday dinner instead of preparing another batch of sauce.

Chicken Noodle Soup


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July 8, 2012

Giveaway:The Xbox Kinect Bundle Giveaway

Have you heard? We are having a Techy Summer over at Mom to Bed by 8, theIowa Mom and want to help you continue on with your sensational summer by offering you a chance to win an Xbox Kinect Bundle Pack (including Xbox 360 console, Kinect Sensor and Kinect Adventures Game). Retail value $299.
Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts TechyTribe, I Love To Gossip, Giveaway Bandit, As Mom Sees It and Couponing4you for their support in bringing this gamer giveaway to life!
Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect
Product Description
The Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.

Product Features
Kinect Sensor: With the Kinect sensor, you can experience gaming like never before. Easy to use and fun for everyone, the Kinect sensor utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put you in the center of the fun. This amazing new technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game, making you the controller. With Kinect Xbox 360 now has the best controller ever made – YOU.
Built-in Wi-Fi: The new Xbox 360 is the only console with 802.11n Wi-Fi built-in for a faster and easier connection to Xbox LIVE. Stream HD movies and TV or download games from Xbox LIVE in 1080p and 5.1 surround sound from anywhere in the house. Compatible with b/g/n networks.
Xbox LIVE: Xbox LIVE brings a world of entertainment to you. Instantly watch movies and TV streaming from Netflix. In crystal-clear HD, or download game add-ons like new levels, characters, maps and songs. Easily jump right into online multiplayer fun and play along with friends around the world. Plus, get your favorite music from Last.fm, connect with friends on Facebook and post Tweets on Twitter. Xbox LIVE is your connection to more games, entertainment and fun.
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black): This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
More ports: Connect more accessories and storage solutions with added USB ports. Now with a total of 5, (3 back/2 front) you’ll find more places to plug and play. Plus, in addition to the standard Ethernet port and HDMI output, we’ve added an integrated optical audio out port for an easier connection to the booming sound of your A/V receiver.
Kinect Adventures game: Float in outer space. Experience the thrill of roaring rapids. Tackle mountaintop obstacle courses and dive into the deep to explore a leaky underwater observatory — all from your living room. With Kinect Adventures, you are the controller as you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures set in a variety of exotic locations. Rated “E” for Everyone.
What’s In The Box?
  • Xbox 360 4GB S Console
  • Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360
  • Kinect Adventures game - rated “E” for Everyone
  • Xbox 360 Black Wireless Controller
  • Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable (standard definition)
  • 1 year limited warranty on console
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