Some of the ingredients were bought from Robinsons Supermarket Galleria, the Prawns, creamdory and Salmon came from Farmers Market in Cubao.

Ingredients:

• Brown Rice
• Homemade creamdory fish balls
• Salmon
• Creamdory
• Tiger Prawns
• Crab Sticks
• Shiitake Mushroom
• Tiong HWA Tofu
• Fresh Noodles
• Chinese Cabbage
• Ready to Eat Dae Jang Gum Korean Fresh Kimchi (No Preservatives)
• Water
• Spring Onions
• Chopped chilli
• Tomatoes
• Carrots
• Leeks
• Garlic

Preparation:

Just boil the water and pour in all of the ingredients. Make sure to put in the fishballs and tofu first as they tend to cook the longest. Vegetables go in last.

Prepare the kimchi, chopped chillis, chopped onions for garnish and appetizer.
Enjoy!

Radish Salad with Salted Egg

Little did I know that Radish or locally known as Labanos has many health benefits, it is rich in folic acid, vitamin C and anthocyanins. These are known to be cancer-fighting agents. Radish can also treat skin disorders and a great dietary option for those of you who are aiming to shed some extra pounds. It is also anti congestive and brings down body temperature when one is experiencing fever. These are just among the many benefits of Radish.

But apart of its many health benefits, I just love radish salad. I love the way the colors and the taste of fresh slices of radish, tomatoes and onions in a big bowl with vinegar and a dash of salt & pepper, top it off with salted eggs and freshly squeezed Calamansi juice fuse into one big delightful salad.

Recipe

• Radish
• Salted Eggs
• Freshly Squeezed Calamansi
• Sliced Onions
• Vinegar
• Chilli Pepper
• Tomatoes

Papa John's Italian Sausage and Jalapeno

Papa John’s Spicy Spaghetti with Italian sausage and tomato sauce.

Papa John’s Coke Float to beat the heat.

Kitchen of Cakes and Coffee house brew

What I love about SM North Edsa is its coffee shops with homey atmosphere. Those tiny and cozy spaces filled with comfortable couches and wooden tables which  make you feel like you are having a world of your own in a nook. One of the coffee shops I just discovered is Kitchen of Cakes and Coffee. I recommend their House Brew.

Now, I’m pretty sure that you have a big question on your mind. I had this blog for over a year now and it’s obviously about food. You must be wondering why I have posted something like this – a far-flung topic that doesn’t even have the slightest relevance to food. You are wrong. I tell you.

Why?

Because our skin needs to be nurtured and nourished and with that, we have to feed it with all the nourishment that it needs and I am not talking about the expensive chemicals that you buy from the posh stores which are not safe to use and are very harmful to your skin, let alone health. I am talking about a naturally made soap by Snoe Beauty Inc. This is another Filipino brand that we all have to give our support to. Love your own.

Snoe White Beauty Bar comes in 12 types (they have numbered their soaps, you will see it in the packaging but the list below is not in order):

1. Maximum Whitening Moringa or Malunggay
2. Vitamin C Rich Calamansi
3. Rejuvenating Collagen
4. Exfoliating Oatmeal
5. Organic Green Papaya
6. Organic Papaya (orange)
7. Special Kojic And Gluta Combo
8. Extra Strength Glutathione
9. Extra Strength Kojic
10. Special Black Bleaching Soap
11. Lightening Licorice
12. Antibac Brightening Citronella

The common denominator for these soaps is the aim for that whiter and radiant skin. They come in a lovely packaging and in different colors according to the natural ingredient they represent.

My personal favorite is the Snoe White Organic Green Papaya Beauty Bar, I am not a user of whitening products but I use this soap because it effectively exfoliates my skin, it eliminates the dark pigmentation and blemishes on my skin. I love a shiny skin, not a shiny oily but a shiny healthy and firm skin that is fresh, radiant and clean. And that is what a Snoe Beauty Bar does to my skin.

If you have acne problems, you might want to try the Snoe Beauty Moringa Beauty Bar – it is naturally made of Moringa or Malunggay that is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E that make the skin lighter and more importantly it also contains, a high level of oleic acid that stimulates skin regeneration and has healing benefits for acne, cuts, scrapes and skin cracks for a healthier and fairer looking skin.

Snoe Beauty Inc. is a company that produces herbal skin care and is therefore naturally safe and an absolutely good food for your skin, it has outlets in SM Muntinlupa, Robinsons Galleria and Robinsons Malate, they are also in the Bazaars near you. I heard that they will open another branch in Cinderella at Glorietta 5 by end of October. For more information, you may visit Snoe Beauty’s Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/SnoeBeauty

For starters, you can try their grilled Kesong Puti that comes with fresh slices of toasted bread. All Savory starters come with fresh slices of toasted bread. Grilled Kesong Puti is just simply my favorite as it is light and I take pleasure in spreading Kesong Puti on each of the bread.

I also love their Pasta Amatriciana with Italian Meatballs – spaghetti noodles tossed with a thick tomato sauce flavored with bacon and chili to get that extra kick and topped with italian meatballs for all of you meat lovers out there.

And the best thing I love in Cafe Mary Grace is their unbeatable Mango Bene for dessert.

I love listening to the sound of raindrops. It reminds me of many things, I love sitting on my bed with this wonderful book The Elegance of the Hedgehog while munching on some Chocolate Chip Cookies and wash it all down with a glass of cold milk. Life’s little treasure.

You will need:

• fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
• garlic clove
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese  or (freshly grated parmigiano reggiano)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• fettuccini pasta
• 1 can tuna in oil

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.

Heat the pan, saute olive oil and garlic and tuna. Set aside.

Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and tuna and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

Spicy Pork Sausage

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo fresh, ground pork
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• salt to taste

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together with your hands Pork, red pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and salt. Form patties. Fry in a skillet over medium heat until well done or grill. Place sausage and american cheese in a bun. Serve.

Baked Potato

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes, sliced in cubes
2. olive oil
3. salt
4. pepper
5. a dash of mixed herbs (basil, rosemary, thyme and taragon)

Directions:

Place potatoes in a baking pan, mix in salt, pepper and mixed herbs with your hands and pour over olive oil. Place pan in a preheated oven for 30 minutes in 350 degrees.