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MARU | 21 August, 2011
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Makita Kang Muli

Noon pa man, dream city ko na talaga ang Paris, France.

Noon, pangarap ko ang makita ang Eiffel Tower sa malapitan. Ewan ko ba kung bakit gustong-gusto ko ang lugar na yan. Hindi naman sya kalinisan kung tutuusin o kamangha-mangha talaga. Pero gaya ng sinasabi ng iba, may ibang karisma talaga ang siyudad. Hanggang ngayon, tuwing nakakakita ako ng piktyur ng Eiffel Tower, parang wet na agad o INLAB na naman ako. Char!

Paris, FRANCE

Nangolekta na ako iba’t ibang kuha o anggulo ng tore kahit noon pa. Sabi ko, balang araw magkakaroon din ako ng sariling kuha ng tower. Yun ako mismo ang kokodak.

Kaya noong pinalad ako na mapuntahan ang dream city ko, hindi ko pinalagpas ang pagkakataon kumuha ng picture kahit digicam lang ang gamit ko. (Kung hindi hi-tech ang dala mong kamera, mahirap kumuha ng pic lalo na pag gabi.)

Nway, this is my favorite shot of all.

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Proud ako sa kuha ko na ‘to kasi tsipipay lang ang kamera na gamit ko dito. Todong tingala ang ginawa ko para lang pagkasyahin sa frame ng camera ang Eiffel Tower.

Juice ko! Hirap ako sa sitwasyon ko noon kasi sobrang lamigggg pa! Hindi ko namamalayan, tumutulo na pala ang uhog ko dahil sa ginaw at nangangatog na ang baba ko! Footah talaga! Autumn kasi noon.

Maalala ko pa, nenerbyos din ako noon kasi humiwalay ako saglit sa mga kasama ko para maghanap ng medyo ok na pwesto o anggulo. Eh binalaan kasi kami na mag-ingat kasi madaming mandurukot at snatcher na umaaligid sa Eiffel para mambiktima ng sandamakmak ng mga turista na nandun day and night. Scared ako shempre – baka ma-snatch ang cheapangga kong camera. Haha!

Aliw na aliw ako sa dancing lights, sa pagpapalit-palit ng ilaw ng tore. Nakakatulala.

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Kung papalarin ulit, wish ko ang makabalik sa lugar na ‘to kasi aaminin ko, bitin ako sa rampa ko noon sa dream city ko.

 

oOo

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MARU | 21 August, 2011
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Homemade Yellow Cake Mix

Gusto ko ‘to!

Hindi gaya ng mga naka-box na yellow cake mix na nabibili commercially, mas ayos to kasi walang halong preservatives, additives, artificial coloring at kung anik-anik pa. Higit sa lahat, mas moneysaver ‘to.

Pwedeng gawin ang mixing in advance. Isupot o ilagay sa isang airtight container at gamitin kung kelan gusto. Mga buwan din ang itatagal ng cake mix na ‘to, mga palangga.

homemade yellow cake mix 

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and non-fat dry milk.

At para sa paggawa ng basic yellow cake, sundin ang mga sumusunod:

Cake mix directions:
1 recipe Homemade Yellow Cake Mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs

Place Homemade Yellow Cake Mix in a bowl. Add water, vanilla, butter, and eggs. Combine with an electric mixer then beat two more minutes. Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350-degrees.

basic yellow cake   

yellow cakeyellow cake

slice of yellow cake

Meryenda namin ‘to kanina. :P

 

 

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"Masarap ang umibig. The mere idea of falling in-love, of being loved, walang kapantay ‘yun" – Coney Reyes, 100 Days To Heaven (2011)

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MARU | 21 August, 2011
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Trade Exhibit Display

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MARU | 20 August, 2011
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Latest Loot

Usong-uso ang looting sa London 2 weeks ago. Eh humabol ang Mamaru at nakiuso din.

Here’s my latest loot galing sa isang Korean store. Pero bago ako lumabas ng tindahan, siningil ako ng twelve petot (P12.00) dito sa nadikwat ko, para sa anim na pirasong pang-ipit ng ilong ng sinampay. :P

colored clothespin

’La lang, nakikayan lang ako sa mga kulay at design ng mga pang-ipit.

six pieces clothespin

O ha! May pang-ipit na ako sa plastic ng loaf bread, seasoning sachets, mga recipe notes ko at pag nagre-repack ako ng shabu at cocaine. Joke!

clothespin

 

 

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 “Huwag isisi lagi sa mga MALALANDI, minsan kasalanan din ng mga NAGPAPALANDI.”

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MARU | 20 August, 2011
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SMS Jokes 2011-232

JUAN:"Ang gusto daw regalo ng biyenan ko sa bday nya ay DI-KURYENTE. Nung regaluhan ko, nagalit sa akin!"
MAX:"Ano ba niregalo mo?"
JUAN:"SILYA!"

Nagdisguise si misis para takutin ang asawang palaging lasing.
MR:"Shino ka?"
MRS:"Ako si Satanas!"
MR:"Wag mo kong takutin, ashawa ko ang ate mo!"

ANAK: "Nanay nahulog po ang piso ko sa kanal."
NANAY: "Bayaan m0 na yan anak, marumi na yan."
DRIVER: "Bata, bata, nanay m0 nahulog sa kanal."
ANAK: "Bayaan m0 na yan, marumi na yan."

TEACHER: "Bakit ka na-late?"
BOY: "Nawalan kasi ng 500 yung babae."
TEACHER: "Tinulungan mo siyang maghanap?"
BOY: "Hindi po, tinapakan ko lang hanggang umalis sya."

LOLA: "Alam mo luv, kapag katabi kita at nag aalmusal tayo, nag iinit pa rin ako…"
LOLO: "Paanong hndi ka mag iinit.. eh nakalaylay yang dede mo sa kape!"

TANONG:Kailan mo masasabi na sobra na ang tagyawat sa mukha ng isang tao?
SAGOT:Kapag yung tagyawat nya ay tinigyawat na rin! 

FATHER: "Ang lahat ng gustong mgdonasyon ay tumay0 pgtugtog ng organ.. Sige tugtug.."
ORGANISTA:"Father an0 po tutugtugin ko?"
FATHER: "Pambansang awit."

BOY: "Man0ng natatae ako! Hinto ny0 muna sasakyan!"
DRAYBER: "Guni-guni m0h lang yun!"
BOY: Man0ng! Di ko na talaga kaya!"
DRAYBER:"Guni-guni m0h lang yun."
DRAYBER: "Ang bah0!! Am0y tae!"
BOY: "Wa..wala yun..guni-guni m0 lang yun."

MISIS: "Inday, kapag dumating yung buyer ng bahay, sabihin mong nagsesecond thought pa kami ng sir mo, ok? Aalis lang kami for dinner."
INDAY: "upu mam.." (DUMATING ANG BUYER NG BAHAY)
BUYER: "Nandyan ba ang amo mo?? Ako yung buyer ng bahay…"
INDAY: "ahh ser! pasinsya na pu… sabi daw pu ni mam nagSISIKAN-TOT pa daw pu sila ni ser…"

“Bakit ba ako lagi ang pinag-iinitan niyo?” — etchoserang TAKORE

“Matapos akong mabuo at ilabas sa mundong ito, ikaw pala ang sisira at babasag sa kinabukasan ko.” – ITLOG (nagdadrama)

 

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MARU | 19 August, 2011
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Luto-Lutuan

Dahil sa isa akong yummy na Tangeng Ina (chos!), nitong mga nakaraang araw, pinagsilbihan at ipinagluto ko ang dalawang amo ko ng mga sumusunod…

1. TILAPIA CURRY WITH STRING BEANS

tilapia curry with string beans

  • 1/2 kilo Tilapia, sliced
  • 1 small bundle string beans, cut into 2” length
  • 1/2 head garlic chopped
  • 1 thumb size ginger, cut into thin strips
  • 1 small size onion, chopped
  • 1 pieces red/green chili pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp. curry powder
  • salt and pepper
  • cooking oil

In a pan using half quantity of garlic, ginger and onion sauté the fish for about 1 to 2 minutes, remove from pan keep aside. Using the same pan add more oil and stir cook the remaining ginger, garlic and onion until fragrant. Add in half quantity of the coconut milk, fish sauce and curry powder bring to a boil and simmer. Add in the remaining coconut milk, string beans and chili pepper. Add in the fish, season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. PORK GINATAAN

Ano ini? Ginataan tapos orangey ang kulay? Hehe! Sorry naman, dahil po yan sa bagoong alamang gisado na ginamit ko na medyo mapula ang pagka-gisa. Tsaka powdered coconut kasi ang ginamit ko. Siguro kung fresh coconut cream ang ginamit ko eh mas magata o creamy white ang kulay.

pork ginataan

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil then saute 3 cloves crushed garlic and 1 chopped onion. Add 1/2 kilo diced pork. Cook until browned. Add 1/4 cup bagoong alamang gisado . Pour 1 cup coconut cream. Simmer until pork is tender. Add 1/2 cup sliced siling pansigang. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning, if needed.

3. HONEY ROLLS

honey rolls

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup barely warm water
  • 1/4 cup honey + 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.

Add the honey, salt and egg. Stir until blended. Add 3 cups of flour and mix until the dough comes together. It will be sticky! On a lightly floured surface knead the dough until soft and elastic (about 8 minutes), adding more flour to keep the dough from sticking if necessary. Do not add too much flour! The dough will become more workable the longer you knead. Or, if you have a standing mixer, knead the dough with the dough attachment for 5-7 minutes, or until elastic.

Transfer the kneaded dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.

Punch dough down, divide into 12 equal portions, and shape each portion into a round ball. Place in a pan (or on baking sheets) coated lightly with cooking spray. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 tablespoon honey. Brush over the rolls. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

oOo

 

Category: Breads & Sandwiches, Pork, Seafoods | Tags: , ,
MARU | 18 August, 2011
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DIY Project: Window Treatment & Oven Mitt

Sa pagpapatuloy ng kinakarir kong Homemaking ek-ek, may bagong bihis ang bintana ko sa kusina gamit ulit ang mga retasong tela at mga naipon na ribbon.

DIYwindow treatment

Recycled ang red ribbons na yan mula sa mga bouquet of red roses na pinapadala dati sa akin ni Kups noon. Hmmmn..noon yun, ngayon kasi di na ako pinapadalhan. :( *parinig.

DIY kitchen curtain kitchen

At may bagong mga oven mitt din ang Mamaru. Not only one but two! Siempre terno sa kurtina. :D Excited ako sa mga mittens ko kasi palagay ko at hindi na talaga ako mapapaso pa ng oven pag nagbe-bake. Kinapalan ko rin ang insulation cloth nyan sa loob, panigurado.

DIY oven mittens

For the step by step tutorial and oven mitt pattern, check this site.

DIY oven mitt DIY oven mitt

 

 

oOo

“Sa isang relasyon, kapag walang tiwala, siguradong GIBA.”

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MARU | 18 August, 2011
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SMS Jokes 2011-231

** Courtesy of Mike

Tanong: Saan byahe ng Victory Liner?
Sagot: Baguio!

Tanong: Saan byahe ng G-Liner?
Sagot: Quiapo!

Tanong: Saan byahe ng Panty Liner?
Sagot: Sa langit!

Pacman and Paris
Cong. Pacman had dinner with heiress Paris Hilton Tuesday night. Sources say Pacman discussed his stance on poverty, reproductive health, divorce and religion. The heiress was surprised. Pacman has more POSITIONS than her.

GIRL: "I’m a natural blonde."
MAN: "Show me pussy proof."

WIFE: "You say I look old but one of your friends still praises me!"
HUSBAND: "Must be Juan!"
WIFE: "Yes, but how did you know?"
HUSBAND: "He is a junk dealer."

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MARU | 18 August, 2011
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Heavy Bed

I love the 1-year old bedroom bed that I have now (courtesy of Kups). However, it is too heavy, feels like it is as heavy of a sturdy high-quality hickory bed. It really frustrates me that I cannot just move it easily when I get bored and need new arrangement of furniture.

By the way, when rearranging, I usually don’t buy anything new for the room. I just move and change the position of the furniture and decorating items to allow me to create a new look of the room. I’m fond of reshuffling my bedroom, it simply gives me a whole new mood.

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MARU | 18 August, 2011
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Men Of Noble Profession

firefighters Whenever I hear fire news on TV, initially the report would the focus on the victims, the casualties, the range of damaged property and what caused the fire. Very seldom that reports will mention appreciation or give honor to firefighters who risk their lives just to put off the blaze. Well, I know it’s their task to fight fires, to prevent destruction of life and property.

Firefighters, they drag those heavy industrial rubber hose, climb high ladders and carry people from buildings. Carrying those heavy things, the chance of being burned, crushed or killed are only a few of the risks that firefighters face at each call they respond to. The task of a firefighter is not an easy job indeed. I hope more honor, recognition and compensation will be given to these men of a noble profession, like the firefighters.

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