How to make Cassava Pie.

I have been cooking this recipe since I came to the United States. This is my childhood friends favorite snacks back in the Philippines and now my kids also love it. It surprised me when I first saw my friends eating the whole pie. Then I started to wonder what is it in this recipe that they can't resist eating?

I was disappointed that my first attempt to make cassava pie it didn't turn out good, it was watery and the consistency is far than I thought. But, it didn't stop there. One of my weakness is to keep doing till I get it right...like the old saying says more practice made you perfect.

4 cups grated cassava ( I bought at asian store)

2 pcs. eggs
2 1/2 white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup cocomilk
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
2 cup young coco strips (optional)
1/4 cup nestle cream

For toppings:
1/2 cocomilk cream
1/4 brown sugar
1/2 grated cheese

Procedure:
Mix all ingredients together.
Blend well. Put in a grease and floured pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
Put the toppings and cook until done.

Backyard Harvest.

We are thrilled with our little boy helping watering our plants. It was so sweet of him. He and his sister were happy to pick some of our fresh produce right from our backyard. It is a small garden that is enough to enjoy and share some to our friends. A fresh cucumber and tomato along with a fried eggs and corned beef is one of our favorite Filipino breakfasts. And I am so proud of my kids that they are starting to like to eat adult food. This way it saves time instead of fixing separate meals.

Girls In My Circle.

When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend,
And then I started to become a woman.
And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up,
God would show you the best in many friends.

One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man.
Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom.
Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities. Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.
One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,'
Another , 'Let's fight together,'
Another , 'Let's walk away together.'

One friend will meet your spiritual need,
Another your shoe fetish,
Another your love for movies,
Another will be with you in your season of confusion,
Another will be your clarifier,
Another the wind beneath your wings.

But whatever their assignment in your life,
On whatever the occasion,
On whatever the day,
Or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back,
Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself .
Those are your best friends.

It may all be wrapped up in one woman, But for many, it's wrapped up in several..
One from 7th grade,
One from high school,
Several from the college years,
A couple from old jobs,
On some days your mother,
On some days your neighbor,
On others, your sisters,And
on some days, your daughters.

So whether they've been a friend for 20 minutes or 20+ years,
AND ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO,
God has placed these women in your life to make a difference.
THANKS FOR BEING IN MY CIRCLE !!!!

Via email.

Farming Game Online.

It seemed like only yesterday that I posted an entry...time flies so quick like the wind. I was sitting all alone in front of my computer everyday not knowing that I was completely stuck on these farming games. It is very addicting. This is the only game I can remember that I was crazy about; building a dream farm and talking with friends while you are on it. It is like a real farm in ways that you can work and hire people to work for you..vice versa. Once you started it you will even forget your meals. Thanks God hubby understands me being addictive to this game and he helps take care of the kids. Try it and you will know what Im talking about.

Good day to Start.

A million thanks to you dear Cyndi of Notes and Thoughts for sharing this surprisingly award with me. This award smile made my day. I may not knock on the door very often but I know that this award speaks for itself.

I would love to pass this on to my blogger friends for the smiles they left in my place namely, Nancy, Arlyna, Teknisyan, Julie, Anna , Geraldine , and Leah. Keep smiling!

Whistle.

It surprises me that my children recognize my whistle. One day they were outside a couple houses away playing with friends. I whistle, as to get their attention, like coming home instead of yelling. To my surprise they turned back and race to come to our house. My little girl was asking if that was me calling them. It means they know my whistle- - -this reminds me of my childhood days.

My mother used to whistle to us siblings and it echoed down the whole street. Even friends recognize my mother’s signal and we hurried to come home. It’s like going back down memory lane. I remember my old folks back home say that, you can sometimes live the life we have when we are small and, add to the life of our own children which is true in some ways.

Grilled Pork Ribs.

It has been two weeks since hubby has returned, and everything is back to normal. The first day he returns to work it feels like he is gone again; when the children wake up they asked, “where is daddy “ ? I said, he is making money for food and toys, then they keep asking, “ is he driving our car”? Anyway, he is my grilling machine and since he’s return he grills almost everyday. I teased him that I might gain weight with his cooking which is my utmost concern.
He called from work today and told me not to eat a lot for lunch because he is thinking to grill pork ribs. Grilled food is one of my favorites and he made his famous pork ribs when he came home. I’ve been craving this for long time since he was abroad. The unique step of the recipe was that he boiled it with pineapple before he throws to the grill. It has a good flavor; a combination of sweet and sour plus a spicy kick at the end.

Pork ribs

Pineapple Juice

Bay leaf

Garlic

Salt

Sugar

Red flakes hot pepper

- Mix all ingredients in a pot, put the pork ribs and boil it.

- Slow the heat and let it simmer until the meat is tender.

- Remove the pork ribs and bring down the sauce to like syrup.

- Grill and baste it with the sauce.

Elite Blog Artist Award.

Thanks to my blogger friend "A Nurse's Life" in sharing this award. I trully appreciate it.

It is a big surprise. I’ve been so very slow posting lately because I was up to something. I need to work faster to get this site going. I would highly thank my co - bloggers for their daily visit to this site.

I am passing this on to my fellow blogger friends; Arlyna, Cyndi , Nancy, Abiel, Malou, Lyn and Donna. Have fun guys.

Backyard Adventure.

You cannot find a wonderful and inexpensive place to spend this summer with a family , than your own backyard. No packing hassles, just put up a pool and some summer stuff that your family will love and enjoy; like water guns, chalk, balls, bubbles and such. It is a perfect way to enjoy summer like camping, hunting treasure. These are kinds of things that the children will treasure - - catching bugs, blowing dandellion. My boy is fond of catching rollie pollies (bugs) and handing it to me... I dont like it. But when I see his face and he's proud of what he found, it makes me feel happy and content. They thought it was cool.

Pork Tapa

It has been a battle to feed my children, specifically my four years old and after a lot of hard work in the kitchen I finally made them eat the recipe that I just learned. I was flabbergasted and proud that they manage to eat it for lunch, supper and the left overs for the next day. It is a lucky dish, I should get some for a charm and play the lottery and I might win..hahaha! As I mention earlier my kids are very picky and I get frustrated most of the time. With this new dish I can make them eat. 2 lbs. pork tenderloin, or beef cut into qaurter inch slices
1 Tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 Tablespoon sugar
6 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon salt peter - optional
2 Tablespoon olive oil
6 Tablespoon white venigar
1 Tablespoon salt
- Combine all the ingredients and marinate overnight or for several days in the fridge.
- Drain pork and fry in oil until very well done
- Drain in the piece of paper towel. Put over rice and enjoy.