Cantaloupe Juice

As I walk down the grocery aisle, I always notice the abundance of readily-available fruit juice varieties, but none of those which I grew up drinking such as cantaloupe, watermelon, or pineapple juice. So since it is summer and cantaloupes...

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Sushiko Restaurant

This is probably the best appetizer I have had in a long time - Sushiko's Grilled Baby Octopus with Mango Sauce.I was a bit skeptical to eat it at first, seeing that most of it were tentacles, but it was highly recommended so I took a bite......

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Buckeyes

Wikipedia defines Buckeyes as a peanut butter and chocolate candy made to resemble the nut of a buckeye tree. However, what we made are Buckeyes with a twist. First, we coated it entirely with chocolate (pardon the scraggly appearance, the...

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Buckwheat Noodles with Pork

I love cooking with a Crock Pot (slow cooker) cause all you have to do is dump in the ingredients and leave it to cook by itself. In the meantime, while your dinner is simmering, you still have time to play Farmville do your chores.This recipe...

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Bird Watching

I was playing with my dog this morning when I noticed that she seemed to pick up a scent. This wasn't really new, as she loves to hunt and would usually follow a trail anytime she picks one up. The odd thing today was, she was sniffing and...

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Product Review: Cinnabon Bites

life doesn't... but your new product does!I just discovered that Cinnabon launched a product called "Cinnabon Bites". They are bite-sized versions of Cinnabon's Classic and Pecan Rolls, served in an easy to handle, portable sleeve. Even smaller...

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Skinless Garlic Longganisa

I have been craving longganisa (sausage) for the longest time, but I couldn't find time to go to the Filipino store to get some. So I opted for the next best thing - I made my own.What you need:1 pound ground pork1/2 to 1 whole head of garlic,...

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Mango-Coconut with Tapioca Balls (Mango-Buko Sago)

Summer is here, and boy, I can feel the heat! So here's a recipe that would cool you down - Mango/coconut with tapioca balls.I have to admit, though. When I bought the tapioca balls (also called "sago"), I thought it would grow as big as marbles...

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Tyler Florence's Sweet Plantains

Nope, they are not burnt. Just covered with brown sugar and cinnamon.I bought plantains cause I wanted to make the "side dish" that they used to serve at a local Cuban Cafe (which is now closed, much to our anguish!). But for some strange...

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Beef Mechado

When I made this Beef Mechado dish, hubby said that it is very similar to a Cuban dish called Boliche. The only thing missing are olives. Makes you think that food is like a universal language that might have different interpretations but...

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Blue and White Ignite

Photo Credits: www.nba.comI am ecstatic that the Orlando Magic team is on its way to the Eastern Conference finals again! After beating the Atlanta Hawks by a sweep, they are gonna face the Boston Celtics for a Best of 7 series starting this...

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Cooking Bacon - the Healthier Option

I love bacon, but it's always a pain to cook. There's always the problem of the meat swimming in grease, the oil spattering everywhere, and the perpetual question - how do you get these strips not to be curly and cook evenly?I found the answer...

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Sausage and Lentil Soup (Carabbas' Style)

Lentils are one of the most underrated food. Probably because too much of them (as with all legumes) can cause flatulence (funny, but very uncomfortable), arthritis or gout. What we fail to remember is that these beans are very low in Saturated...

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Real Life Farmville

I recently tried my hand at gardening. It was very tiring and frustrating, yet there is a feeling of satisfaction and hope that something good will come out of your hard work. I have also been seeing a lot of my "friends" lately, these are...

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Plush Gang Funnies: Mothers' Day

Oh, the joys of being a mom.Changing diapers...step 1step 2step 3Feeding baby...Babysitting other kids...Helping the kids with their lessons...The reward? Being loved by your kids."Don't you see that children are God's best gift, the fruit...

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Chicken Ala King

They served Chicken Ala King in the school cafeteria last week, and it was delicious! So delicious, that I craved for more and inspired me to cook the same dish at home.What you need:1 pound chicken breasts2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons...

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Wrinkle Buster

Grapes as "wrinkle buster?" I wouldn't doubt. Not only are grapes very healthy for you, it is also (as I recently found out) an effective anti-aging agent (excuse the unintentional alliteration). In fact, Resveratrol (calling Dr. Oz!) is...

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NBA Semifinals - Eastern Conference

Disclaimer: This is not a minute-by-minute account of the game. Just some random ramblings of a fan.So the Orlando Magic won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals over Atlanta Hawks. And they didn't just win. It was an awesome, amazing...

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Potato-Egg Salad

Potatoes were on sale in our local grocery store, so we decided to buy a 5-pound bag. I was also inspired to make this cold dish to give the old standby (mashy taters) a break.Time to roll out the picnic mats and eat some yummy salad! (Summer,...

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Plush Gang Funnies

Sometimes, she just likes to dress up and play Princes...

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