Hi Pangasius!

Fried Pangasius + Spinach with Kalamansi Sauce

Scenario prior to dinner time


Mom: Len, (That's how she calls me) iluto mo yung pangasius
Me: Ma? 
Mom: Oo. 
Me: ? 


Okay, clueless ako. 


Then I remember, Cream Dory? Pangasius? (fish fillet) I got one last grocery time. 
And thanks to available recipes online I get to cook it. My way. Ahuh! :) 
I found this recipe online. Thanks Sir Dennis. You're the best! 


The twirk -- since I don't have lemon, I used kalamansi.  I used spinach, my fave as a complement to the dish. 


How-how :) (Sorry, no pics e Next time, meron na.. )
Dahil magaling sa prituhan si Angel (ang aking kasambahay), sa kanya ko na pinatimplahan ng  asin, paminta at breading ang fish fillet at pinaprito din. 


Habang piniprito nya ang fish fillet. 
Ginawa ko naman ang suuuuper daling creamy (lemon) kalamansi sauce. 


Mga kailangan (bow) 
4-6 pcs Kalamansi (pwedeng dagdagan ayun sa gusto mong arrive ng asim) 
Mayonnaise
Butter 
Salt & Pepper (to taste) 
Milk


How-How

• Haluin lahat sa isang mixing bowl. 
• Initin ang sauce pan, set sa low-heat
• Isalin ang sauce mixture, hayaan kumulo. (ng very light)  

Habang inaantay kumulo ang mixture. Igisa ang spinach, budburan ng konting nutmeg, at konting olive oil. (Super sandali lang to., mga 5 mins or less)  


Kapag check na ang: 

• Pritong isda
• Kumulo na ang sauce mixture at
• Nagisa na ang spinach 

Then, Pak! Tapos na! 


PS, 
Ngayon ko lang nalaman na mahirap pala mag-recipe post. Challenging. 
Kaya naman, bow ako sa mga foodistas! Salamat sa mga recipe posts nyo :) 

MM | White

Besides the white shirt.. Can you see some toothies? 

And below are some photos when Travis was 3 months old wearing some of my personal fave onesies. 

Look at THAT cheeks! Yay! 

and here's one picture from our family's recent pictorial

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What's your Mother Moments share today?

GT | Song That Make Me Smile

Another first post for Girls Talk. 

Prompt this Thursday is: songs that make us smile

There's so many songs that makes me smile, I'll share the best three of all. 

1. Just the Way You Are | Bruno Mars

- this song was sung by the Husband over the phone with a guitar. He was in Singapore that time. And whenever I hear this, I smile, my heart smiles. 

Oh her eyes, her eyes

Make the stars look like they're not shining

Her hair, her hair

Falls perfectly without her trying

She's so beautiful

And I tell her every day

Yeah I know, I know

When I compliment her

She wont believe me

And its so, its so

Sad to think she don't see what I see

But every time she asks me do I look okay

I say

When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are

And when you smile,

The whole world stops and stares for awhile

Cause girl you're amazing

Just the way you are

Her nails, her nails

I could kiss them all day if she'd let me

Her laugh, her laugh

She hates but I think its so sexy

She's so beautiful

And I tell her every day

Oh you know, you know, you know

Id never ask you to change

If perfect is what you're searching for

Then just stay the same

So don't even bother asking

If you look okay

You know I say

2. While the two songs are from Local TVCs, if only you can see Travis dance, shout, laugh when watching these.. (Okay, you can laugh at me na..)

     2.A. Colgate's Brush-Brush

     2.B. Lucky Me Nam Nam

Genius

At 7 months, I see his interest on everything. Might be a toy, a book, a fruit, everything. He explores it, look at it and even tries to taste it. Smart one huh. I'm no genius myself or that I'm unaware of. But I pray, he'll be one of his generations' best. Whenever I look at him, a tear would fall then I smile. I'm happy and excited, that finally this little boy will again be with his Dad whose been away for 6 months now. 

He's a genius in his own way, I love how he puts the ball unto his toy, look at it as it goes  down and smile when he got his ball back. I love his every move, his every poof, his every giggles. That one morning when he bit my nose. Yes, he did. I woke up laughing. With all the babbles, cooooos and caaaaas I am relieved, he's enjoying the world, our world. 

I am genius, You are genius. 

I am glad. Be glad. 

PowerBooks, Trinoma

Bet you've been in a new place and told yourself; " I think I can live here.." 

Me, I just did. When I saw the newly renovated Powerbooks' Trinoma. I just fell in love with it. 

Let me tour you away. 

PB before: (photo lifted from PB's multiply site) 

PB now: (Sorry I just used my BB's camera for the first six photos)

Them titles.. 

Those I didn't get..

Here's what I got this time.. 

Since, I'm (still) no Chef.. I'll start with the basic (again?) Haha..

And Angel (our househelp) loves cooking like I do. I bought her (and I) recipe books.

And since I have something for myself, ofcourse the little Travis have his too. 

And if you spend at least P1,500 you'll get a free Powerbook Notebook. NICE! :)

And guess who's busy? And I think he likes it. Another book added to Travis and Mom's Read-Time! 

Oh, Hi There Royce!

I have a sweet tooth, any dark and bitter chocolates, no nuts or fruits wins my heart. Chocolates in any form, local, imported or even cheap, name it, I love them. But I don't eat them in one sitting, I simply can't. Let's say a bag of Hershey's Kisses, probably 20pcs can last up to a mont h in the fridge, approx one kiss(es) a day -- my day is saved. Haha..

Just when I was introduced to Royce Chocolates, thanks to my sister-in-law Sheryl for introducing Royce. I have never been this inlove to chocolates. What's the best thing about it? They're from sweet loved ones. I love them more than Royce.

And let me introduce to you to

Nama Chocolates

Au Lait

soft, not-so-sweet,melts (just right)

I bet this would last for two months or so.

And my ultimate favorite, second to dark and bitter chocolates?

Royce Potato Chip Chocolate

salty + sweet = FTW!

And I'll take this opportunity to thank three persons who made my sweet tooth/teeth HAPPY! :)

Gena, Johann and Iyah

Leona

and the Husband

Mommy Moments | Purple

Okay, just then I realized Travis doesn't have any Purple clothes, yet. So am gonna get him one. Haha.

So for now, we'll have Ninang Labs Leona and Tita Denise in their purple top (see that stripe) and dress, while Travis is on their lap.

And this, just one close to Purple.. Hi Buzz LightYear.

Here's my share for todays' Mommy Moments..

Take A Part!

I, We, Us all -- want a National Bloggers Association of the Philippines.

Read More HERE

Bloggers' Signup Form

One country, one blogging community. A Manifesto of Filipino bloggers and netizens (Draft) March 7, 2011 We, Filipino bloggers coming from various places nationwide and those based overseas, coming from diverse backgrounds and specialties, using various new media outlets, hereby freely come together and call for the formation of a bloggers association of the Philippines that shall unite us around these common and beneficial objectives: • Promote and defend the right to free speech and to free expression; • Promote and develop blogging, vlogging, photoblogging, microblogging and other online creative and expressive forms in all their diverse categories, topics and types; • Gather and share Philippine blogging’s best practices that reflect our contributions to ourselves and our online communities, media, causes, organizations and businesses, government, the nation and the world; • Draft and adopt a code of ethics that underscore the members’ and organization’s sense of responsibility and maturity; • Discuss issues and concerns that confront our members; and • Campaign and work for more affordable, reliable and better internet access in the country The association we aspire to form is voluntary in membership, national in scope, democratic in decision-making, progressive in outlook, and both non-partisan and non-profit in legal character. • We draw inspiration from and ask the participation of the city-wide, provincial, regional and island-wide associations, summits and conventions initiated by bloggers across the country. We also pay tribute to overseas Filipinos and their blogging organizations and events. • We want an association that makes decisions based on democratic processes, consensus-building and mutual benefit. A long time has passed since the first blog posts and first blogging events. We are now a bigger, stronger and influential community. Businesses, causes and government have started to organize themselves to interact and engage with us. And we also face challenges within and outside our growing community. The Philippines, our country and people are also expecting more from us, and we bravely and fearlessly say that we want to do more and achieve more In view of all these and more, we declare that we are joining as founding members of what we hope would be a most awesome bloggers association for our country.

* Required

Have you read and do you agree with the draft bloggers' manifesto? *

• Yes
• Yes, only some of it
• Yes, only some of it and I reserve the right to make suggestions to improve it
• No, but I wish to join anyway

Are you willing to be a founding member of this future organization *

• Yes

Please state your full name *If you're an anonymous blogger, please state your pseudonym.

What do you do aside from blogging? *Please state whether your (pre-)occupation. Example: Student, Poet, Writer, Journalist, Full-time Blogger, Housewife, Unemployed, etc.

Please state your home address *

Please write down your email address *

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Please list your blog(s). *

How do you wish to contribute to our future organization? *

• Education and training
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• I'm willing to take a leadership role
• I wish to help in the organization's social media needs
• I want to provide advice and contacts
• International and national contact-building
• Other:

Will you be available for a meeting on March 29 in Manila? *The meeting will be broadcast via livestream.

• Yes
• No

How do you wish to be contacted? *

• Via email only
• Via mobile phone only
• Via email and mobile phone

Do you agree to be listed publicly as a founding member of this future organization? *

• Yes
• Yes, but later
• No

Travis: Taho, Lab Kita

Kada umaga, eksaktong alas-9, inaantay ko si Kuya JR na mangtataho. Suki namin siya. Magtataho din ang Tatay niya,na suki naman ng Lolo ko. Noong nasa loob pa ako ng sinapupunan ni Mommy, natikman ko na to, pamilyar na siya sakin, paborito siya ni Mommy kaya't nung pwede na akong kumain, pinatikim ako mismo ng Mommy ko. Gusto ko siya, ang lambot, manamisnamis kahit dinadaya nila ako at wala palang arnibal at sago yun. Masaya ako kasi kapag tulog pa ang Mommy ko at dadaan na si Kuya, pinalalagyan ko ng konting-konting-konting arnibal.

Nakakatuwa si Kuya JR, kasi kapag madami kaming biniling taho, nililibre nya ung akin, hindi pa naman daw ako malakas kumain e, pero kung tutuusin, malaki na nga tong tiyan ko, madami na nakakapansin e, pero ayus lang, cute pa din ako sa paningin ng Mommy ko, lalo na ng Daddy ko.

Kaunting trivia,

Ano ang Taho?

Ayon sa Wikipedia,

"Ang taho ay isang uri ng pagkaing Pilipino na hango mula sa impluwensya ng mga Intsik. Isa itong matamis na pagkain mula sa balatong (soybean, mga butong gamit sa paggawa ng sawsawang toyo) at malapot na sirup o pulot."

Ikaw, kailan ka huling kumain ng Taho?

Halik,

Travis

Mommy Moments | Green

It's a Friday, meaning its Mommy Moments Day! Yay!

Here is my share..

Photo (1) Does his head fit on the aliens? (2) Last December, we had gift-giving for the kids and here's my take-home for Travis. (3) In his Frog Costume. (Now selling the frog costume) (4) Scooby-Doo bandage from his last IPD3 vaccine.

Glam-O-Mama's Nutritional Cooking Class

Who wouldn't want this?

I don't. So, when I read Jenni Epperson's blog post about Glam-o-Mama's Nutritional Class, I then emailed and reserve a slot for myself. (Held March 1, Sorry for the delayed post)

For Moms, we should know how to introduce "Nutrition" to our babies/kids diet. And it's never too late for me, since Travis is just starting to munch on solid foods. He loves Broccoli and I'm happy with it.. But after the Nutritional Class, I know I could give more. Nutrition awareness for us, Mom are one of the best things we can do for our babies, for they'll help in developing our child both physically and mentally. Many thanks to Glam-O-Mama Amanda and Oh Baby's Mommy Chefs Reb and Tina for teaming up for this event.

And here's the event's picture-tour..

The Nutrition Class was held at Imagine That! located at Makati..

Here's the "Parade of Nutritions!" Yey!

Introducing our babies to Nutrition isn't that hard, the two Mom Chef's 12 easy to prepare dishes are one way to start it. And I for myself already tried preparing Steamed Fish in Apple Sauce, and it's a hit not just for my lil Travis but also to my Dad and Mom. Who wouldn't think that we can eat what our little ones eat? Our little ones' food should NOT be limited to what groceries and supermarkets offers, let's go beyond - besides we want whats best for them, right? I'll be sharing some of the recipes as I prepare them for Travis. And oh, don't forget to serve them in colorful plates too..

I am a happy Mom. Thanks Jenni Epperson, Glam-O-Mamas and Oh Baby! We look forward to more of your events. More power!

So Mommys, Aunts, Godparents, Everyone - always visit Glam-O-Mamas' website for more of BabyMama events!

And as Glam-O-Mama Amanda twitsay:

PS:

For more pictures, you can check out my FB post here.

Framed Countdown

Today marks the Husbands' 6th month of being away from us. But I'm thankful that he's safe as well as his co-workers and his cruise ship too. Before he left, he told me to take pictures of Travis' everyday, everytime. And so I did, and aside from the pictures I'm taking using my camera, I availed of The Picture Company's membership, so he could have some studio captured pictures.

As months passes by, we've already been to the studio for more than 6-10 times in 6 months. And everytime Travis had his photo shoot, we end up with a happy smile and happy heart. So what I did, every pictures I order, were frame and sticked to one (boring) wall in our bedroom..

That only means I need just 4 more framed pictures..