This time of the year is a time to thank the Lord for all His goodness and gift of life to our family. Oh, I do that all the time but at this particular time of the year, my parents and my father-in-law all celebrate their birthdays one after the other (and two days later, Read More …

Hi! guys!
It’s only six days since I last posted here but it feels like it’s been months or even years! It’s funny how some things we really love to do warp our view of time. Isn’t it that waiting to see someone we love makes time stretch like eternity? Or when we are with that Read More …

I am under so much pressure these days that I wish I am back in my own country, the sunny Philippines inhabited by people with equally-sunny smiles. No, this is not a post about patriotism, because I have another blog that reflects that side of me.
These past few days, however, reminded me of how easy Read More …

Presentation is very important in cooking. It is almost unthinkable to serve something tasty yet with an unappealing appearance. I usually get challenged by some vegetables that change color with overcooking or when mixed with something acidic like vinegar. Have you ever got served with broccoli that was not as green as it should Read More …

There is this ongoing campaign by one famous chef here in the UK to teach and encourage the British people to cook healthy and easy-to-prepare dishes for the whole family, and pass on the recipes to friends and family. I am interested to see how this will fare because it would be a significant change Read More …

Blogging is a mirror of real life. It is a journal, a documentation, a record of one’s personal thoughts and experiences. I see a lot of blogs that chronicle bloggers’ struggles as single parents or as professionals. Just like them, this blog also records my adventures as a mother, wife and mistress of the house.
In Read More …

These days, lasting relationships are more of the exception than the rule. It is disheartening to see friends who are brokenhearted over lost love. I would want all my friends, everyone for that matter, to never ever suffer heartache and pain and broken marriage. But then again, in the real world, that does not happen Read More …

To continue with the food theme we are having these days, I want to share something from my snacks treasure. They (whoever they are) say that necessity is the mother of all invention. Well, in my case, I have proven this to be true especially with regards to my effort to be a step ahead Read More …

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting on a full stomach with nourishing food ensures that the body has the needed energy to last until the next meal. This morning, I prepared myself a feast:
I am a vegetarian and even for breakfast, I eat greens, sometimes even raw veggies like these lovely Read More …

When something beautiful comes so unexpectedly, it has this amazing impact on the heart. This happened recently when two great bloggers told me out of the blue that they’ve got some goody for me. I didn’t expect anything beyond a mention of my blog. But when I found this, it totally melted my heart.
One great Read More …