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Ginataang Puso ng Saging with Dilis
One of the few dishes that I miss in my hometown is Ginataang Puso ng Saging with Dilis (Banana blossom/heart in Coconut Milk with Anchovies). I told my husband about it and fortunately, he knows how to cook it. Sharing the recipe here for future reference. “Banana blossom, also known as a “banana heart”, is a fleshy, purple-skinned flower, shaped like a tear, which grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster.” – theguardian.com Ingredients 1 whole puso ng saging (sliced/chopped)2 cups coconut milk4 cloves garlic (minced)1 onion (chopped)1 1/2 tbsp vinegar1/2 tsp pepper1 tsp saltanchoviespork (optional)chili (optional) Procedure Peel the outer layer of the puso ng saging /…
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#JustWrite: Daily Writing Prompts Compilation
As we continue the #JustWrite workshop, I decided to compile the daily writing prompts and my answers here first with the required minimum words. So when I have enough time, I can write a full blog about each of these prompts. Writing Prompts: DAY 1: Have you recently changed your mind about something? What was it? What made you change your mind? (min 10 words) Yes. Honestly, on some days, I thought of giving up this blog and just focus on my social media accounts. But, writing is the first reason why those accounts were made which started here so I changed my mind and told myself that I will…
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Head & Shoulders Gives Exclusive Sneak Peek to Bea And Alden’s Movie
Staying at home for months has had us bawl and cry our hearts out over a number of love teams in the numerous romcoms and dramas we’ve binged over the quarantine. But with the current situation, there has been a lack of local films as our favorite OTPs are on hiatus in the big screen. Like their dramas, the lack of local romcoms has been heart breaking, gut-wrenching, and has left us craving the kilig. But that didn’t stop Head & Shoulders from serving us with the electrifying on-screen chemistry of Alden Richards and Bea Alonzo. With their new endorsement and the release of their advertisement, Bea and Alden gave…
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#JustWrite: 30-Day Writing Challenge
Few months have passed since this blogs’ anniversary. But you see, I haven’t written anything about it. If you ask me why? I can’t give you an exact answer. I have been wanting to write about it but when I sit here and look at this space, nothing comes out of my mind. If you’ve read some of my recent blogs here, you may have noticed that it is now full of press releases (most of them were provided by the brand/company). One of the reasons I started this blog is because I want to write anything about my family, food, or lifestyle blogs. But, a lot has happened and…
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Why You Should Invest in Jewelry
Precious stones, gemstones, and jewelry have always been connected to human culture since time immemorial. These beautiful adornments continue to hold real meaning and value. Throughout the course of history, jewelry has been offered as a trophy, an amulet, and sometimes, even art. It perfectly symbolizes love, a celebration of milestones, and of course, the ultimate representation of wealth. The line between jewelry and money has always been intertwined with each other. To this day, jewelry continues to be used as currency, inheritance, and investment. But investing in jewelry requires the right knowledge and responsibility. It is a wise and valuable asset to have as it continues to grow in…
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NOVUHAIR® Petite Conversations with Cory Quirino
Love yourself just a little bit better. Be more aware. Be more diligent in choosing products that you will embrace as part of your health and beauty care. That’s the first step. But how? NOVUHAIR®, nature’s answer to hair loss, partners with the country’s Health, Beauty & Wellness Icon Ms. Cory Quirino in spreading the brand’s advocacy campaign and reaching out to more Filipinos around the world in celebration of its 10th successful year in the market. Look good, feel good! https://youtu.be/iZCOLcB9wBM “With little acts of loving-kindness towards the self, you can achieve the perfect 10,” she emphasizes. “In order to look good, you have to feel good. And in…
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A Deep Dive on Thrombosis: When does it become a cause for concern?
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that we should never take our health for granted. From chronic diseases to other potential underlying health conditions, taking care of ourselves in a holistic manner goes a long way to maintaining our overall health and wellbeing. To raise awareness on health and medical concerns that may arise amid the quarantine, Sanofi Philippines partnered with The Asian Parent to launch FamHealthy, a webinar series that aims to educate Filipino families when it comes to health matters. In observance of World Thrombosis Day, FamHealthy hosted a special episode featuring the Philippine Society of Vascular Medicine to tackle blood clots or thromboses,…
