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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Filipino Sopas (Chicken Noodle) Soup Recipe

Time likes this when we are not feeling well, and our body needs the nutrients to keep ourselves warm the winter season. I always eat sopas. This is my favorite dish to eat when I don’t feel like eating anything else. Filipino Sopas Recipe : Ingredients : 2 – Pieces chicken any part of your choice 1 – Small white onion (chopped) 3 – Pieces garlic (peel and chopped) 2 – Pieces Knorr chicken cubes broth or 2 can chicken stock ½ cup cabbage (sliced thinly) 1 – Piece of carrot (peel and slice thinly) 2 – Pieces celery stick (optional) 2 – Cup macaroni elbow or shell noodles 1 – Cup fresh milk of evaporated milk (optional) 2 – Tbs butter 1 – Tsp black pepper Cooking Instruction s: Step 1 : In a small pot fill water halfway let it boil. In the boiling water add the two pieces chicken to be cooked with a slice of onion. This adds flavor to your water. Wait until it gets cooked. Step 2 : Keep the broth from the chicken strain out the fat. Sh

Hospital

The life staying in a hospital bed is hard work when a love one is also in the same position who is also not feeling well. As she sees her husband having a difficult time coughing away. She feels the pain in her heart without telling anyone what she is going through. She worries for him. She doesn't care if she hasn't eaten just to supplement the easiness of her husband while he is on the hospital bed. I saw this yesterday when my parent in-law was in the hospital the hardship someone does for their other half. The life when you are sick, but you can't show the desperate feeling and feeling sorrow in your heart. I realized staying in the hospital is not a good sight. The difference based on the service on the hospital in the Philippines compared to the one when I grew up in the States. I realized how it is difficult to stay in a hospital just for hours watching and helping out. The sacrifices people make and the feeling watching them eat the food

My Close Friend With A Broken Heart

To my friends who their hearts are broken and no longer functioning the right now I hope one day you can come back to the happy person who I use to know who you really are. I hope one day alcohol is not the reason to break away the feeling down the slopes. I hope one day posting messages in Facebook will release the painful feeling everyone see you going through. No one knows what you’re feeling since you have hidden your thoughts away in the life you called a fantasy. The life you thought would have last if it could. I will always be there thick and thin. I have always been there for you when you’re far away from me. No worries when you can stand up from your feet I will always be there for you. Take your time and bring out the tears you can’t seem to flow down your eyes. Take time for yourself off from work until you feel better. Your clients and friends will always be here for you when you reach out to us. Sleep off the pain and the next day yo

Filipino Halayan (Ube) Recipe

What is ube? Ube is made from purple yam that grows from the ground. Filipino people use purple yam to make ube halayan. You will also see purple yam made from the following: Ube pastillas (sugar coated candies) Ube Polvaron (milky candy) Ube ice cream Ube jam Ube halayan Ube Puto Some people eat ube halayan with ice cream or halo halo. Ube (Halayan) Recipe : Step 1 : Harvest the ube from the farm or buy in the market Step 2 : Boil the ube with water in a pot and wait till it is soft. Step 3 : Remove the skin with a knife and set aside in a dry bowl  Tip : Do not place in a wet bowl this will spoil your ube. Step 4 : Grate the ube until the texture is smooth Ingredients : By every 4 kilos of ube is 4 pieces for all each ingredients. 4 Condense  4 Evaporated Milk (any brand) 4 Stick of Dairy Creme Original Butter Cooking Instructions : Combine condense, evaporated milk and butter in a large pot let it melt