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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Macaroni Soup and Champorado

I'm in the mood to cook! Obvious naman sa title palang db? Hehehe. Yesterday was raining, literally the whole day here in Antipolo so I thought of cooking soup dishes (masabaw) for my family . I came up with Macaroni Soup and Champorado. Macaroni in the morning and Champorado as our merienda. My boys liked them so much. Mahirap i-please si Dadi A pagdating sa food because he cooks and he's way too better than me kaya its an achievement that he liked them. For sure these two dishes are very famous in every pinoy family household. They're very easy to do. And to be honest, t'was my first time to prepare them. Yay! I'll start with the Macaroni Soup, here it goes.

Macaroni Soup





Good for 4-5 Servings

Stuff needed:
2 pcs chicken sliced thinly
1/8 kgs ground pork
4 garlic cloves bruised
2 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
1 cup macaroni pasta
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 medium cabbage
6 cups water
1 small onion chopped
1 medium carrot diced
2 onion leaks
1 small can evaporated milk
1 chicken broth cube

How to do it.
1. Saute garlic and onion in butter over low heat.Add chicken, ground pork and fry for 4 -5 minutes.

3. Put chicken broth cube, macaroni pasta, black ground pepper and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes

4. Place carrots, cabbage, onion leaks and evaporated milk. Boil for 1-2 minutes.



Champorado




Good for 3 servings

Stuff needed:
1/8 kgs Glutinous rice
4 Cups of water
1 small can of evaporated milk
1/2 cup cocoa
3 tablespoon brown sugar

How to do it.
1. Add Glutinous rice and Cocoa together and until the glutinous rice is cooked and until it has reached your preferred thickness.

2. Add sugar to taste. Stir a few more times then remove from heat.

3. Ladle champorado in separate bowls and put some evaporated milk.

Serve them with lots of LOVE!


And he's ready to dig. He likes the champoradora more - he had 2 servings of it.


Its not only that its rainy season already that I thought of soup dishes, it is also because of my toddler son who is now into table food. He likes malasang food na so, I really need to practice cooking more. Hihi.

Mommies these dishes are definitely worth to serve with love to your husband and kids. Try them.





Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Days without our little one and a Father's Day letter to Dadi A.

Two weeks ago, I sent our little one in Batangas with Yaya Zai for vacation. My Mom and nephew live there and Ayvan loves his cousin so much that whenever they see each other is chaotic. Imagine the mess inside Mom's house. Two youngsters and their numerous toys. Haha.

T'was our first time being separated from the little man that long. It seems like forever. I think I phoned Mom and Zai five times a day. I missed him. I couldn't eat that much, though I was able to sleep straight at night, which I seriously needed. Also, Ace and I had more time together. Matters had been rocky between us lately, but we've managed to make it through. Being a mother taught me to carry on when I don’t feel like I can because it's necessary and putting myself second to everything I decide.

Last Sunday, Father's day, we fetched Ayvan. We did not celebrate on that day. We're so exhausted with the travel and all. Ayvan wasn't feeling well too. He doesn't eat, even his milk. Mom said his nose bleed the other day and lost his appetite. She suspected that it was due to his new set of teeth, but I don't want to assume that's exactly it so I had him checked at the Marikina Valley Medical Center. The Pedia confirmed Mom's conclusion. He prescribed Xylogel for Ayvan's swollen gums and appetite, toothbrush and toothpaste for his smelly saliva. Haha. Mama said she was too afraid to brush the little one's teeth because it may hurt him more, but the Pedia said it's a must and so I bought stuff.




Getting home, I saw a really small cake that has "I heard Dad" topping. I bought it too for Ace - a humble token of his undying love. And here's my letter to him.

Dear Dad,

Thank you for your love, understanding and support. Thank you for your loyalty and tenderness. I know you love us and you are struggling with your new status as a "Dad" - like being selfless. I also know that makes you stressed sometimes and at some point you don't want to be stuck at home. Yes, making compromises can be hard, but that's why I'm here. We chose each other to create a family and we are going to manage it until the end. We will work on those together, slowly. Ayvan loves you so much. And by the way, welcome to fatherhood!


Happy FATHER'S DAY! ♥




PS: Parenthood is an adventure. Embrace it.



Friday, June 13, 2014

A day at Philippine Science Centrum

As a working Mom, quality time outside our house is an effort - bringing the Yaya and all the stuff. But I would like my son to learn, to interact with other children and other things outside his comfort zone (our home). That is why as much as possible or as early as now I want to expose him to the world and one of those places where he will definitely learn are Science Museums.

He's a queer little boy and that's a good sign. I admit, I am not a sound teacher. I don't have that kind of patience. As an alternative, I vowed to provide my kid the stuff that will help him learn such as books, nursery rhymes in CDs, piano music as one of his sleeping routine. I sometimes talk to him in English, but most of the time in Tagalog. I want him to grow up as normal as other children do.

When Lani posted the invite on our online community, I immediately signed up. Saturday on that week we went to PSC. It was a day of fun and learning experience for Ayvan and me.

Philippine Science Centrum is located at E-com building inside the Riverbanks Center in Marikina -  next to ours (Antipolo City) so, going there was easy and thanks to Karen for guiding us.

They feature several "mind-challenging" and interactive exhibits. One of their staff gave us a tour and showcased what the machines are all about.

Ayvan's favorites? Look at the photos.


This is the Colored Shadow exhibit. They will ask you to stand in the center of the white wall and you will see your shadow in different color.

He was looking at it like a candy because of the colors.




He found a new buddy.

This is one of their Body Works Exhibit. The Pick a Cone
His favorite. He couldn't take his hands off it.

The Echo Tube
He got confused. I shouted once but he heard his name many times.

 Inside the Kids World there's a mini Market place, Slide, Reading Corner, Blocks and Lego.

His first time to slide down. Woot Woot! Look at his face. He was nervous. Haha


He loves Lego as you can see. He almost doesn't want to go down.

The ever famous Van De Graaff exhibit. 

When you touch the sphere, watch your hair stands. Its because of the positive charge.


Sympathetic Swing

The Pipes of Pan exhibit.
The sound depends on how long or short the pipe is.

I noticed that Ayvan seems fascinated in Bodywork exhibits. He likes to touch and feel things. I think it is a good sign and with that, this will never be the first time to visit such place as this.

Philippine Science Centrum is definitely a place where your kids learn while having fun like my little one. Visit the place now and you will never regret when you see you kids' reactions.

Here are their admission Fees.

Maximum of 1.5 hours, additional Php 60.00 every hour thereafter.

Adult/s: Php 120.00/head
Children below 2 yrs.old: FREE
Students:
Private School: Php 120.00/head
Public School: Php 95.00/head

Teachers with ID: FREE
Senior Citizen with ID: 50% discount

They're open from Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Contact details:
Reservation : (63 2) 942-5136
PFST Office : (63 2) 942-4137
Cellphone Number: 09052597771
Telefax : (63 2) 942-5091
Check their website: http://www.science-centrum.ph/
Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippinesciencecentrum