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Protect yourself and your loved ones - get vaccinated!

Carmina went to do her two weeks grocery on March 25, 2025, at Landers Balintawak branch. Upon entering the store near the pharmacy there was a sign posted saying to register for vaccines that will be held on April 12, 2025. Carmina called up Becky asking if she is interested remembered to look out for the flu shot. Becky said yes and asked her to give me full name, birthdate and phone number contact information. Carmina also called up Mom Violy said alright and still faraway to decide.  Carmina felt Mom Violy should get the flu shot since we'll be traveling to California upcoming vacation. Two years ago, when we went to California got sick and that time it was covid season. I just wanted to protect myself even though hardly get sick in the Philippines. Two days before our flu vaccine received a SMS on our mobile phone number to confirm if we are going to get our flu shot. I had responded said yes. One day before I had message Becky if she had received her confirmation on her flu s...

Tikoy Chinese Dessert Recipe

Tikoy comes during the month of February in celebration of Chinese New Year.  Tikoy is made of glutinous rice that has been pounded and shape into a circle like a cake form that is flat. You can it in Eng Bin Tin or Chinese deli. There are different types of flavor to choose from tikoy that becomes available: White Tikoy Brown Tikoy Muscovado Tikoy Red Bean Tikoy Sweet Corn Tikoy Ube Flavor Pandan Flavor There are different ways to cook tikoy Some people scramble the egg into a bowl and dip the sliced tikoy than fry it under little amount of cooking oil. My favorite way cooking tikoy is just like a turon. Instead of using banana I would add slice tikoy with jack fruit. You can find my recipe in Filipino turon. Tip : The reason why I don't like frying with egg it is hard to get it from the pan. It spread and gets sticky afterwards. I find it easier to wrap in a lumpia wrapper and stays form inside being wrapped up. Tikoy is very popular and it be...