Friday, July 10, 2015

ALYN'S COOKING: Pork Embutido

When I got pregnant I am craving for embutido with catsup. yummy.. So I went to Calamba fiesta because I wanted to eat embutido. We went to my Tita Siony's house. And of course I asked for the recipe of embutido because it is so yummy.

And here are the ingredients and I tried to cooked it.

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo giniling
5 spoons pickle relish
1/2 eden cheese, grated
1 small box raisins
1 small can liver spread (Reno)
2 pcs eggs
1 medium size carrots, chopped
1 medium size onion, chopped
pinch of salt
1 magic sarap
2 tbsp catsup
1 tsp fish sauce.

Procedure:

1. Just mixed everything well.
2. Fry 1 tbsp of the mixed ingredients for you if the taste is ok with you or somethings still lacking.
3. Wrap around aluminum foil.
4. Place on the steamer and let it cook.





No. of embutido made was 5 botchog embutido. =)

Not bad for first timer. Thanks Tita Siony for your recipe.

Happy Eating.



Wednesday, July 08, 2015

ALYN’s BAKING: Oatmeal Cookies

My mother went home surprisingly and she was asking if I will make an Oatmeal cookie.
So I double check if I still have remaining ingredients from the Ham and Cheese Empanada I made last week. Luckily I still have remaining ingredients.
This is not the first time I bake something. When I was still at Lagos Nigeria I baked Banana Muffin and my ever favorite Pudding. But here in the Philippines this is the first time I will bake something.

Ingredients:
1 ½ Quaker Oats, uncooked
¾ cup DD sugar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla
¾ cups all purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
½ cup butter
½ cup raisins

Procedure:
1.      Heat oven.
2.      Combine flour and salt, mix well then set aside.
3.      Mix sugar and butter until creamy.
4.      On separate bowl, beat egg and vanilla well.
5.      Combine creamy sugar-butter and egg-vanilla mixture. Then add flour-salt mixture.
6.      Add uncooked oats and raisins.
7.      Drop by tablespoonfuls on the baking sheet. I flattened it that’s why it’s shapeless. I like it that way. =)

8.      Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9.      Cool on cookie sheet.


I created a big unshaped cookies and it taste good. But next time I will decrease my
sugar to lessen the sweetness.

Happy eating..

Cookies: 15 pieces 

ALYN's COOKING: Cheap Ulam – First try ng CHOPSUEY

I want to cook Pork Bistek supposedly but when I went to the market meat section were closed already because it was 12:30pm - lunch time, So I just roam around the market and decided to buy shredded vegetables that were already packed on a plastic composed of cabbage, carrots, sayote and few string beans worth Php15.00. ($0.33).  I am alone so I decided this will be enough for me for the whole day ulam.
I don’t know how to cook, I only knew how to fry, boil and sauté but real ulam I don't have any idea. But I have an application on my phone Pinoy Food Recipe so I used the procedure given but not the ingredients.

Chopsuey Ala Alyn

Ingredients:
1 supot shredded vegetables  (cabbage, carrots, sayote, string beans)
1 chicken wing (just took it from my tita’s ref. Im not fond of eating meat on my veg) 
3 cloves garlic 
1 onion
2 tbsp cornstarch dissolve on 1 cup water
1 sachet of oyster sauce (I bought at suking tindahan)
1 Cup of water
Salt to taste
1 Chicken Knorr Cube

Procedure:
1.      Saute garlic and onion.
2.      Add chicken and sauté for 2 minutes.
3.      Pour the water, add knorr cubes and salt and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
4.      Add oyster sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
5.      Put the shredded vegetables then simmer for 7 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
6.      Pour cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil up to desired consistency.
7.      Serve hot.


Serving Size: 3

I apologize for the picture. I used my phone camera. But Hmmm yummy.. Happy eating. Not bad for a first timer. =) 

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

PREGNANCY JOURNAL - Maternity Photo shoot Inspiration

When I got pregnant I already knew I want to have maternity shoot. So as early as 4 months I already looked and canvassed for maternity shoot package. hahaha.. Obvious that I am so excited.

I already went to Great Image, Their package is Php 1700.00 3 shots and with different sizes. 1 - 8R with your choice of frame then your choice of what are the 2 sizes that comes with 8R. Client are the one responsible for their costumes and props.

I googled for inside the studio Maternity Shoot Inspiration.






















Tuesday, June 16, 2015

PREGNANCY JOURNAL – Baby’s Stuff Canvassing

Yesterday I went  to my previous company and finished all the things pending when I resigned. Then afterwards I went to SM Southmall to check the prices of baby’s stuff.
Then today I went with my mom to PRC to renew my license. PRC never change... Lots of people, long queue, and what I hate was “aligagang”  employees because it is their PRC Week, they have a program and presentation. Everyone were wearing different costumes. All were excited, keep on chit chatting and taking their selfies. It was so frustrating seeing those employees taking picture while there were long line . Hays..
After  PRC we proceed straight to Divisoria, it took us only 15 minutes. I already wrote the list of things I need to look out. We went to Ilaya St and looked for store who sell baby products. Then we bumped on one store. I asked first the prices and compared to the prices I canvassed from SM yesterday, after I made a decision to buy the stuff on my list.
I forgot to ask Kuya tindero the name of his store but as written on the receipt given it is Scorpoi. I am not sure if that is the name of the store. The tindero was so nice and shared lots of insights because according to him he was the one taking care of his siblings and own kids.

I list down below the prices of the stuff from SM and those I bought at Divisoria.
NEED SM Price  Divisoria Price 
Tie Sides (Shortsleeve) 189.00/ 3 pcs (SM Basics Brand)    290.00/6 pieces (Scorpio Brand)
Tie Sides (Longsleeve) 249.75/ 3 pcs (SM Basics Brand) 320.00/6 pieces (Scorpio Brand)
Pajama 199.00/ 3 pcs (SM Basics Brand) 200.00/6 pieces
Bonnets/Caps 79.00/ 3 pieces (SM Basics Brand) 35.00/piece (Scorpio Brand)
Mittens 79.00/ 3 pieces (SM Basics Brand) 160.00/6 pieces (Scorpio Brand)
Socks 79.00/ 3 pieces (SM Basics Brand) 160.00/6 pieces
Bib 89.75/ 3 pieces (SM Basics Brand) 150.00/3 pieces ( Dolphin)
Lampin 299.75/ 6 pieces (Curity)
244.00/ 6 pieces (Birds eye)
270.00/dozen (Curity Brand with colored edging on the sides)
210.00/dozen (Birds eye)
Swaddle Blankets 788.00 380.00/piece
Receiving Blankets 380.00 200.00/piece
Plastic Mat 50.00
Farlin Sterilizer 2099.00 2100.00
Avent Starter Kit Classic 3079.00
Avent Starter Kit Natural 3499.00

These were the things we bought.





I enjoyed shopping for my baby.  
Then I bought something for myself. 
  worth Php50.00

 worth  Php290.00

Saturday, June 13, 2015

PREGNANCY JOURNAL: Baby Stuff List

I am 20 weeks pregnant and so excited. My husband and I already chose names: Wiljon Hijo if boy and Wiliona Jewel if it is a girl both names were from our names mixed together. I am so excited searching stuff for our baby. I do lots of researches of what to do and what are needed things by my baby. There are dozens of list. But I only chose few that I think I will use for my baby because I cannot use all of the things on the checklist.         And here are the list I prepare for my shopping.
Clothing:
Tie Sides (Short Sleeves) – 6 pieces
Tie Sides (Long Sleeves) – 6 pieces
Mittens – 6 pieces
Socks – 6 pieces
Bonnet/Cap -3 pieces
                Bib – 3 pieces
                Receiving Blanket – 3 pieces
                Swaddle Blanket – 1 piece
                Shorts – 3 pieces
                Pajamas – 6 pieces
Sando – 3 pieces
                Lampin – 2 dozens
                Frog suit – 2 pieces
DIAPER
                Reusable Diapers or Cloth Diapers with inserts – 6 pieces
                Changing Pad – 1 piece
BATH
                Bath Blanket – 2 pieces
                WASH CLOTH – 2 pieces
                Bath Tub
                Bath Net
                Rubber Sponge Bath
                Organizer Tray
TOILETRIES
                Baby Bath Soap/Shampoo
                Baby Alcohol
                Cotton
                Cotton Buds
                Grooming Kit
FEEDING (not yet sure what brand to buy)
                4 oz or 5 oz feeding bottle
                8 oz or 9 oz feeding bottle
                Bottle Nipples (slow and fast flow)
                Formula Dispenser
                Bottle Brush/Nipple Brush
                Sterilizer
BED
                Crib with mattress and pillows
                Mosquito net
ON THE GO
                Stroller
                Sling
                Car Seat
                Diaper bag


And the rest that will be need will follow.  Excited shopping.. As early as now I will do window shopping of this items. =)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

EXCITED WITH VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

I don’t have a gifted hair so I am a rebond baby. But currently I am experiencing drastic hair fall. So I  look for organic solution and I bumped into Virgin Coconut Oil. I read lots of good feedback regarding VCO. I am pregnant so I researched if it is safe for pregnant. And good news, it is. Actually it provides positive consequence to our baby..

“What researchers found was that this medium-chain fatty acid derivative actually disrupts the lipid (or fatty) membranes of the offending organisms.
The lauric acid in coconut oil is a natural and effortless way to help strengthen your and your baby’s immune system. Benefits of coconut oil during and after pregnancy include;
Lactation
Coconut oil stimulates metabolism promoting both healthy thyroid and lactation. Intake of coconut oil while pregnant may help ensure that a mother will have lots of milk. Studies have proven that milk in breastfeeding mothers who takes coconut oil and other coconut products has higher amount of lauric acid.
Stretch Marks
Because of the high amount of vitamin E in coconut oil, pregnant women in South India apply the coconut extract on their bellies to prevent stretch marks. Even existing stretch marks have a chance to fade with regular use of coconut oil. It will also moisturize the skin and keep skin irritation and infection at bay.
Infant Health
Coconut oil helps develop the immune system of the newborn as well as aid in the brain and bone development. It is known to relieve diaper rash, Keratosis Pilaris and is so gentle and beneficial for baby’s digestive health it is actually used by hospitals in infant formula.
Infant Massage
Coconut oil is popular for infant massage, and has been known to calm babies and help them sleep.
Pregnancy can be a stressful time, and pregnant women have an increased demand for good nutrition. The unborn child also demands ample nutrients for proper development and growth and will steal them from the mother’s body if they are not supplied in her diet.
Pure virgin coconut oil is more than safe to use during pregnancy. It offers the nutritional benefits of MCFAs and the immune strengthening properties of Lauric acid.”
After I read this I immediately went to Mercury Drug to buy Prosource VCO, cold pressed, 250 ml – P199.00.




I am excited, tonight I will try it on my belly in replacement of my Palmer’s Stretch Mark Lotion. And will use it as a moisturizer on my face and on will put it on my hair overnight. I will if their will be changes after putting VCO.