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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...

Homemade Kimchi Recipe


Kimchi is a popular side dish in Korea that is served with any meal from breakfast, lunch and dinner. In Korea kimchi is made by fermenting the soy bean chili paste for many years before consuming it. Now we can buy it in the Korea grocery store by making your own and ready to eat kimchi. I use to make my own kimchi at home. Although it can be time consuming and it is not easy to make.

They say, the longer you keep the kimchi in the refrigerator the flavor last longer and the taste becomes rich at it's flavoring.
Kimchi Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 2- Pieces Napa Cabbage (cut into 2 inches length wise)
  • 1 - Stalk Green Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Salt
  • Gochujang Korean Chili Paste
  • 2 - Tsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 inch (peel and shredded ginger)
  • 1 - Whole Garlic (peel and minced)
  • Tupperware Container with lid
  • Plastic Gloves
Step 1:
  • Place hot water in a Tupperware with salt and bathe the napa cabbage
  • Leave for one hour
  • Strain the water
Step 2:
  • In a bowl combine gochujang Korean chili paste with green onions and garlic
  • Add shredded ginger and fish sauce
  • Mix together
Step 3:
  • In a plate each leaves add Step 2 by spreading with your hands wearing the plastic gloves.
  • Place in a jar or Tupperware with lid
  • Refrigerate for one week before eating it.
  • This way everything will combine all it's ingredient together
Tip:
  • Kimchi last up to one month before expiration date.
Places to buy ready to eat kimchi:
  1. Grocery store located near the refrigerator area close to the tofu and lumpia wrapper
  2. Korean Grocery Store 
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