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2008-05-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

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Spring Wedding

2008-05-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

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Last Saturday May the 17th we attended a Traditional Filipino Wedding Ceremonies held at Saint Joseph's Church. They are a Filipino -Canadian couple. I managed to snapped some photos at the Church and more photos in the reception. The Reception was held at Guelph Place Banquet Hall. The place was awesome and the food was great!

Check out the Menu
Assorted Hors'doeuvres
Cheese and crackers
Spring rolls
Egg rolls
Kieshe
Cucumber and dill
Breaded zucchini
Salad
Garden salad with three types of dressing
Pasta
Large ravioli with tomato sauce

Main Course
Breaded chicken breast stuff with asparagus and provolone
cheese topped with a creme sauce
Platter of Prime rib with mushroom gravy
Rice
Garlic mashed potatoes
Green beans

Dessert
Cannolli crepe ice cream served with fresh fruit and sauce
Coffee and tea

The Bride and the Parents

The Bride and Groom

Cheese and crackers
Spring rolls
Egg rolls
Kieshe
Cucumber and dill

Garden salad with three types of dressing

Large ravioli with tomato sauce

Breaded chicken breast stuff with asparagus and provolone
cheese topped with a creme sauce

Platter of Prime rib with mushroom gravy

Cannolli crepe ice cream served with fresh fruit and sauce

Wedding Cake

I hope you enjoyed the food as much as I did...lol.. I was so full.. It was a great wedding. It reminded me of my own wedding.

Please visit my other blog Digital Scrapbooking and Photography

I'm a Courteous Driver

2008-05-15T22:50:00.000-07:00

Appetizer

What is the nearest big city to your home?

Kitchener - Waterloo

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?

Salad

Describe your hair (color, texture, length).

I have dark brown hair, shiny and shoulder length.

Main Course

What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?

Well mostly courteous but I drive fast sometimes when I'm in a hurry!

Dessert

When was the last time you had a really bad week?

Sorry I don't remember. Maybe I don't have one...lol

Join Foodie Blogroll

2008-05-15T22:04:00.000-07:00

Foodie Blogroll is another group of people who loves to eat; lol of course they love to cook and share recipes. I joined the gang hoping to learn more from them. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends from across the world as well. If you want to join us please do!

Cherry Cheesecake

2008-05-05T00:45:00.001-07:00

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Don't you love cheesecake? I do. This is Cherry Cheesecake that I bought last weekend and it's gone now.lol. By the looks of it you can tell that it's really yummy!
Are you hungry yet? lol

Smoked Salmon Appetizers

2008-04-27T22:59:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday I took my sister to Sam's Club for the first time and she was quite amazed about the food demo. We tried almost everything. My daughter enjoyed the food demo as well. Here's some appetizers that I learned last Saturday at Sam's Club. I love it and it's very easy to make. No need to cook. The Atlantic Salmon is already cooked!

Break the flat bread and spread some cream cheese on it then put the shredded salmon on top. That's it and enjoy!

Here's the finished appetizers

Smoked Atlantic Salmon

Flat Bread

Cream cheese

Sunday BBQ

2008-04-27T22:47:00.000-07:00

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The weather here in my place is so great that spending outdoor is a very fun thing to do. It's time for BBQ. That's what we did last Sunday after Church. I just throw some burgers in the BBQ and forget it..hehehe! and remembered it when they are cooked! Well, a little bit of flipping here and there. It was the first BBQ this year and looking forward for more BBQ's.

Simple Daily Recipes

2008-04-27T22:35:00.000-07:00

I just joined a group called Great Cooks. I believe I am...lol. Well I got a lot of compliments from my friends and family. Is that a proof? Anyway I love cooking and baking and of course eating. It's my weakness I'm afraid...hehehe! I'm always looking for interesting and challenging recipes. I know that by joining the Great Cooks Blogroll is the best thing that did because I will be meeting a lot of great cooks and learn from them. If you love cooking or you have food blog please join us at Great Cooks Blogroll.

Food Slideshow

2008-04-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

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Strawberry Shortcake

2008-04-26T00:50:00.001-07:00

My daughter and I love strawberry so every week we have to buy 2 pints of strawberries. In this picture I made some strawberry shortcake which I'm sure everyone knows about this yummy dessert. It's made of sliced strawberries and I used mini sponge cake and then top with whipped cream. Add just a little bit of vanilla. And that's it!!! Enjoy

Weekend Snapshot (Birthday Party)

2008-04-20T17:09:00.003-07:00

Yesterday we went to a birthday party for a friend's kids. There were 3 celebrants. Apparently their 3 kids born on the same month. Wow! eh looks like it was a plan kids. The oldest son is 7, next one is 3 year old girl and the the youngest is 1 year old boy.
Above is the pictures of food that we ate. I will try to tell you what they are: Roasted pig known as lechon, pusit/squid rings, egg noodles with veges, shrimps with veges, embotido/loaf , Bangus/Milkfish relleno/stuffed, fried rice, pancit, chicken wings and dinuguan/blood pudding.

Rotisserie Chicken

2008-04-20T15:48:00.001-07:00

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This whole rotisserie chicken is very popular in any restaurant now a days even in the grocery store. If I'm lazy to cook I just go to the grocery store and grab this moist and tender rotisserie chicken.

Layered Vegetable Salad

2008-04-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

I made this dish during my hubby's b-day last month.
INGREDIENTS
10 slices bacon
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 package frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise, chilled
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon paprika

Prepare a day ahead and let the flavors melt overnight in the refrigerator.

1. Fry bacon in a medium skillet over med. heat until browned and crisp about 5 minutes, drain and crumble. Reserve some and set aside.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup lettuce. Layer lettuce, red onion, celery and peas in a glass salad bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and 1/2 cup cheddar.
3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salad dressing mix in a bowl, mix well. Spread over top layer, covering completely.
4. Chill salad, covered until serving time. Sprinkle with remaining bacon reserved lettuce, 1/2 cup cheddar and paprika just before serving.

Tuna Salad or Kilawin

2008-04-07T00:10:00.001-07:00

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I went to the grocery today near our place to buy some tuna but unfortunately there was only 1 slice left so I bought it. I made some Kilawin for our dinner tonight.
1 slice tuna
1 cucumber peeled and cubed
Apple cider vinegar
lime, squeezed
salt, pepper, garlic powder
touch of honey
Mix everything together and cover. Let it set in the fridge until you are ready to eat it.

Strawberry Mango Smoothies

2008-04-06T23:53:00.001-07:00

2 cups strawberries stemmed
1 ripe Mango peeled and sliced
1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup milk or water
6 Ice cubes
Vanilla Ice cream or any flavor

Purèe Strawberries and Mango with milk in the blender.
Add ice cubes and Vanilla Ice cream.
Enjoy!

Common Cucumbers

2008-04-04T14:35:00.000-07:00

Those are common cucumbers and there are other kinds of cucumbers that I knew off. One is English cucumbers and they are 2 feet long. Another one is Kirby cucumbers which also known as pickling cucumbers. They are small ranging 3-6 inches long. I love cucumbers and also my daughter. She can eat 1 cucumber you know! haha. As you can see common cucumbers are long, cylindrical , green-skinned member of the gound family. Inside, crisp with white flesh surrounds the seeded core. Cucumbers are usually eaten raw and they are available in the groceries year-round.
Now can you tell me how you prepare your cucumbers?

Post it in your blog and let me know. When other participants posted their entry please give them some love. Happy Cooking everyone!

Shopping Cart Software

2008-04-04T05:44:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about Ashop before? Well, as for me I never heard about it before nor do I know what it's all about. But now I came to know Ashop when I came across the site. Ashop dot com happens to be a company that helps people in building their businesses using shopping cart, ecommerce software. These products are accessible online and that where Ashop can help you. There's a lot of good and great stuff that you can do with shopping cart software. Ashop can help you build or enhance your business online site.

For example if you want to put some logos or graphics. I believe it will make your customers happy and they will want to come back again and again. I know myself would like an easier transaction when it comes to shopping online. It saves a lof time. Anyway if you want help building your shoe store site or something else please don't hesitate to visit Ashop. They will make it happen for you.

Ham Salad

2008-04-03T18:44:00.000-07:00

I made this salad during hubby's b-day dinner and everyone loves it.

INGREDIENTS
8 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 cups cubed ham

DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain yogurt

Combine salad greens, carrot in a salad bowl; toss lightly to mix. Spoon dressing over Ham and salad.

Shopping Cart

2008-04-02T18:51:00.000-07:00

Online business are very popular these days. I know that because my husband just started one a year ago. If you are looking or considering a business online try shopping cart software. They are very talented and professional. They can help you set up your own business online. They can even help you set up your own merchant account and also help set up how to accept Paypal or credit cards, and many more. Ashop is what you need right now in setting up your business online.

Their software is helping you build a faster and easier site for your businesses. As I said before their staff can help you if you are stock in the middle of making your online business. Most businesses that are popular right now are online store and they can help you setting up your store online. Perhaps a jewelry, clothing and many more. Perhaps you already have a store online but would like to upgrade your site. Put some graphics and logos. They are an expert with that kind of services. That's why shopping cart and ecommerce software are great programs. It will make your life happy and comfortable as you do your thing online.. It will also make your transaction smoother and easier for customers. And everyone will be happy.

Asparagus Ham Rolls

2008-04-02T06:10:00.001-07:00

This is also one of the menu that I prepared for hubby's b-day dinner. My family and friends enjoyed it very much. I did this recipe before using Smoked Chicken.
Recipes can be found here!!! Enjoy Cooking...

Get Paid to Blog

2008-04-02T05:20:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about writing your opinion and get paid? Well, one of the company called SMORTY will help you advertise on blogs. SMORTY is a company that will bring advertisers and bloggers together. If you are a blogger and want to get paid for blogging then all you have to do is sign up for SMORTY. Once you are approved you will get paid to blog in no time. You will be given some tasks and of course there are some requirements that needs to be followed. It's very easy to blog for money and I'm sure you will love blogging as well because you will meet a lot of friends over the internet.

If you are interested in blog advertising but you don't have a blog right now then go get one. There are lots of free blogs that you can register like blogspot. As I said it's free. Once you are done with registering start writing until at least 2-3 months will come. Your blog must always active then you can apply for SMORTY. If you are skeptical about making money well, I promise you that it's real. Later you can get a domain for your blog because it's even better money. What are you waiting for? Hurry now!

What's for Lunch (Spaghetti with Shrimps)

2008-03-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

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After Church we came home right away and I made some lunch. I made some spaghetti with Shrimps. Well, it's obvious that I love Shrimps. I'm sure you can tell because of my recipes here. Anyway I made this recipe up so that means I made my own measurements according to what's available on hand.
1/2 package spaghetti
1 can chickpeas
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1/2 package shrimps
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. butter
salt and pepper
Cook spaghetti according to instruction. Add shrimps. Drain
Saute garlic with butter. Add crushed tomatoes, chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti and mix it together. Serve it in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley

Mango Juice and Sliced Mango

2008-03-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

Peel and cut ripe/yellow Mango and throw it in a juicer or blender. For blender puree it. Sweeten it according to your taste. You can use sugar or honey.
Add some water according to your preference as well. Add ice and enjoy!

GREEN MANGO
Peel and sliced green Mango. The Mangos that I've got is already yellow and it taste really sweet. I don't taste the sourness anymore. I just ate it like that with salt.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

2008-03-30T17:51:00.001-07:00

My family loves this cheesy garlic bread so from time to time I just go to the store and grab French bread.

INGREDIENTS
1 medium loaf French bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 F. Cut French bread halfway. Combine butter, garlic and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Spread butter mixture on the sliced bread. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Ripe and Green Mango

2008-03-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

Ripe Mangos

These are ripe and Green Mangos, one of my favorite tropical fruit. I love Mangos and I prefer the green one but it depends also how I want to do with it. Green Mango can be use for salad or just eat it by itself. Most Filipino pregnant women that I know of craved for that Green Mango. The husband will go crazy finding for that perfect Mango for his Wife...lol

There are different varieties of Mangos and different sizes as well.
Anyway the ripe Mangos above is very sweet! There's a lot of recipes that you can do with it. Show me one and post it in your blog. Let me know so I can visit and comment. Please don't forget to comment on the other participants.