PLACES, PEOPLE, EVENTS, GOOD FOOD AND MY LIFE

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Finally, we met the Filipina last weekend together with her daughter and husband. She found me in a social networking site and sent me a message about more than three weeks ago now. She is new in our town and would like to meet new friends. So we decided to meet her up last weekend together with her family and enjoyed chatting, picnicking and sailing.
Here are the pictures. Scroll down please.

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the father and daughter sitting in the bow (tip of the boat)
The father and daughter playing with water guns.

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One of my favorite fruits is watermelon aside from ripe mango. This sweet, juicy and refreshing fruit is a thirst-quencher especially this summer season when the weather is so hot! It is a perfect dessert for picnics. That is why I served some slices when we had picnic last weekend.

Watermelon is a good source of potassium, and Vitamins A and C. It is also rich in B Vitamins necessary for energy production. They are also a good source of Vitamin B6 and B1 and are packed with powerful antioxidants. It contains lycopene which is known to lower the risk or incidence of different kinds of cancers such as stomach, lung ,prostate and more. It may also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Watermelon seeds are great sources of protein and oil. It is also rich in micro and macro nutrients which include calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium,zinc and phosphorous.

I took this picture last week while my husband and I are talking outside the house. There are several deer here in our place and sometimes we can see them eating grass in the yard. Even though they are wild deer it's so nice to look at them just roaming around and eating grasses. Scenery like this makes me feel close to nature and feel relaxed aside from the ducks, fish, and turtles swimming in the pond that I see everyday. By the way, sorry for the blurry picture since I just zoom my camera to take a picture of it. I don't want to walk near them because they might be scared and run away.

More information:
Do you know that male deer of all species except for the Chinese water deer shed and grow new antlers each year? Yes! just wanted to share that with you ^_^. Most male deer are called bucks while the females are called a doe in accordance to it's species as well to it's size. The young deer are mostly called a fawn. The group of deer is called a herd. Deer is the same in the plural as in singular. Just like the term fish. If you are talking about more than 1 fish of the same species it's "fish" but if you are talking about more than one species of fish then it's "fishes". Other nouns with identical singular and plural are moose, sheep, salmon, trout and swine. Ok class, see you next time. L.O.L!

I mentioned in my previous post that I am waiting for a call from a friend whom I haven't seen for a long time. Well, I had a good conversation with her last week and we've talked just about everything. Thankfully, I have learned a few months ago while browsing online about the Cryo-Cell U Cord service. So I had the opportunity to share it with her since she will benefit from it because she is an expectant mother. It's her first time to hear about it and during our conversation she asked more questions which showed that she got pretty interested in it. She was even amazed how it can protect and save a baby's life when health problems occur in the future. Hopefully, she will avail of the service soon and I would even remind it to her later on the phone.

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I took this picture last week when we are out on the lake sailing. The clouds are covering the sun and the rays are visible, making it a beautiful scene.

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I love seafood, especially shrimp. Here is a simple way to prepare grilled shrimp:
Ingredients: shrimp, peeled
1 oz. lemon juice or calamansi
salt
pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Put shrimp on skewers. Baste it with a mixture of lemon juice, dash of salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Grill on medium heat , approximately 7-8 minutes each side. Enjoy eating.

For me, health is one of the most important factors to consider in order to live longer, maintain the social well-being of a person and stay physically and mentally fit. I have a friend who gained a lot of pounds and has several noticeable bulging pockets of unsightly fat in her body and so she feels depressed and disappointed about it. Before, her body was so appealing and absolutely sexy but not anymore. Sometimes she can't go with us when we invite her to join some activities like jogging, hiking and rock climbing. She even lost her self confidence because she experienced being teased by some people. What I am more concerned about is that she might get some serious health problems associated with obesity like hypertension, diabetes and more. I don't want it to happen to her so I am one helpful friend to the rescue. I asked my other friend who experienced the same problem as her. I have learned that she used diet supplements in order to lose weight and be physically fit again. She gave me a site where I can search for the best diet supplements that are safe and healthy which she actually used and are even used by her relatives too. I'm confident with her advice because it's really a proven and tested weight loss solution and that she and her relatives are some of the happy and satisfied users. She said that the site provides diet supplement reviews of the top and most trusted brands. She also mentioned some trusted brands and diet products that work like Proactol, Acai Berry Select, Hoodia Gordonii Plus, UniqueHoodia, Proshape RX, Dietrine, Zotrim, Avatrim, Lipo 6, Alli and Relagen. One can easily decide which diet supplement to buy and know how effective they are based on the factual information and reviews stated in the site. The list of top diet supplements are effective, safe to use, 100% natural, and some are even highly recommended by the doctor she said.

I can't wait to tell the good news to my friend and see how diet supplements work for her so she will become an attractive and slim person again just the way she wants to be.

My husband loves Mexican food like burritos, taquitos, fajitas and more. Of course what is the best accompaniment of Mexican dishes is the Mexican rice. Here's the recipe of it.
Ingredients:
1 cup long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, halved
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 cube of chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions:
In a medium pot, cook the long grain white rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add onion, tomato, green pepper, jalapeno, and stir. Add 1 boullion cube, salt and pepper, garlic, cumin and cilantro. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Cook for about twenty minutes. Makes 5-6 servings.

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Last night while I was watching Fox News I was entertained by the the wedding entrance of a happy couple (Jill and Kevin) together with the whole entourage whose marriage was held at St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the first time I saw this kind of wedding entrance because usually a wedding entrance is solemn. Right? It wouldn't surprise me at all if someday some soon-to be-couple will follow this kind of style since this JK WEDDING ENTRANCE DANCE VIDEO is becoming a YouTube sensation across the world wide web. This is the most entertaining wedding entrance I have ever seen and I want to share it with you guys.
Click here: jkweddingdance.com

I received a call from my friend last week. We had a good talk and one thing that made me so happy about her is that she will be opening her new resort soon and was so busy buying more commercial pool furniture. I am so glad that all her hard work has come to an end and that she will finally receive the fruits of her labor. Next month she will be opening her new resort to the public. She mentioned that she already had some commercial pool furniture like woven chairs, woven lounges, stools and tables that she bought online but would be ordering sofas and table tops at Contract Furniture Company, which offers professional grade furniture.

She was so happy when the chairs and tables arrived because she said that they seem to be so durable and the chairs are so comfortable. She spent almost all of her days swimming in the pool and sitting in her comfortable pool chair together with her family. Before she will open the resort to the public she decided to invite her friends and relatives to come over to the resort and have some fun. The reason of her call was to invite my husband and I to her resort. Hopefully we could find time to visit her even though we are so busy.

I love it when my dad cooks pansit because he is an expert when making this dish with complete ingredients. Next time I will share with you his recipe but today I just want to share with you the recipe that a Filipina friend taught me a few months ago with less ingredients (mas tipid). By the way, pansit or "pancit" is a noodle which is a common dish in the Philippines and is of Chinese origin.

Ingredients:
1 8 oz. pack pancit bihon noodles
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cooked chicken breast, (boiled for 1 hour)shredded
2 cups of chicken broth or 2 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 2 cups of water
1/4 cabbage, sliced into strips
1/3 cup scallions, cut into pieces
1 carrot, sliced into strips
3/4 cup diced celery
3 tablespoons soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of cooking oil

Directions: Soak the pansit noodles for about 5 to 10 minutes to soften.

In a wok, saute garlic and onions with oil. Add the chicken broth, chicken breast and carrots until cooked. Add the cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes (if you want it half cooked) but you may cook it longer if you prefer it cooked more thoroughly. Add the pansit bihon noodles and soy sauce and cook for about 5 minutes until the noodles are soft. Salt and pepper to taste. You can serve it with calamansi. Just squeeze it into the pansit and stir into the noodles.

My friend invited me to come over to her house to see the looks of her newly renovated house. She also mentioned that she bought a new outdoor Spa and Hot Tub that was shipped directly to her home. So whenever I get there we can enjoy the spa and hot tub while chatting, relaxing, watching the TV and enjoying the health benefits of it. She said that she enjoyed most of her time in the hot tub with a flat screen TV directly installed on the hot tub itself. Wow! That's a great feature, huh! She was so satisfied with the product and even suggested that I buy it at www.spasnstuff.com. She said that the company has an informative and friendly customer service staff that can work directly with the customers to help them choose the best potential hot tub to purchase. Aside from that the company offers free shipping of their hot tubs and spas. I might check the site one of these days. Spas and hot tubs can really alleviate stress and make the skin healthy so it is really beneficial if you have one at home. Aside from that, you don't need to go to a spa salon and spend some money for relaxation since you can use your own spa and hot tub anytime.

Hopefully I can find a time next week to see her newly renovated house and to enjoy the hydrotherapy of her spa and hot tub and to have some fun and relaxation as well.

These two dogs (bichon frise and a poodle) were both coloured with different colorful dyes. The photo was taken by the photographer while they are walking in the street in Wuhan Hubei province. It's popular nowadays in China for dog owners to pamper their pets with everything, including pet beauticians.What can you say about these dogs? Are they pretty?

Photo by:China Daily (CHINA SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY).

Take time to relax and unwind this summer together with your family and friends. Why not join the fun and festivities in Branson? At Branson you may enjoy all the place has to offer like shopping, river walk and golfing. Watch ongoing events like concerts by Lost Highway, Firefall and Big Smith at the Branson Landing. Join the 21st Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Fest, Silver Dollar City’s fun-filled National Kidsfest and Southern Gospel Picnic, and more. There's always something to do at Branson so you will definitely not get bored with all the fun, adventures, events and interesting places.

My husband and I already have our tentative itinerary on what places to visit and what to do in Branson. Here it is:

DAY 1
9:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
11:00AM Branson Landing-go shopping at different specialty boutiques, antique shops and outlet malls
1:00 PM Lunch at one of the restaurants in Branson Landing. We are considering these restaurants: Joe's Crab Shack, Famous Daves, Ernie Biggs and Sullivan's Steakhouse
3:00 PM Payne Stewart Golf Club-explore the breath-taking course and have a golfing experience
7:00 PM Fountain Show at Branson Landing
8:00 PM Dinner at the hotel

DAY 2
8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:30AM Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum- be amazed by the unusual artifacts and unique
displays
12:00PM White Water- splash and swim at Branson's largest waterpark
7:00 PM Dinner at Branson Landing

DAY 3
8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM Titanic Museum-visit the world's largest Museum which houses hundreds of artifacts from the Titanic after it sank in the Atlantic Ocean.
12:00PM Lunch
1:00 PM Hollywood Wax Museum-see our favorite stars brought to life in living wax
7:00 PM Dinner at Branson Landing

We are still working on our Day 4 and Day 5 and hopefully we will get it done today. And of course we would love to stay in a nice and comfortable hotel which is pretty near the places where we want to go. Two of the hotels we found are Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. Both of these hotels are situated within the electrifying entertainment capital of the Midwest in Branson, Missouri and both offers attractive packages like Escape With A Free Night Package wherein you can receive a free night on your next summer escape with Hilton, plus up to $400 in credits or discounts for exciting resort activities. We will try one of those hotels and maybe if we will come back there next time, we will try the other one. How about you? Have you decided to go somewhere else for vacation? Visit Branson now and book your hotel either at Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or at Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel!

My husband loves dishes with tomato sauce and this is one of the recipes he likes. I got this beef caldereta recipe from my dad and I want to share it with you(In the image I used less ingredients since my husband is not a fan of green peas, raisins and red hotdogs):
Ingredients:
1 kilo beef cut into chunks
4 onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/4 kilo potatoes, cut into serving portions
1/4 kilo carrots ,cut into serving portions
4 pcs red bell pepper, (1 1/2" triangle cuts)
1 pc bay leaf
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon black pepper, ground
1/4 hotdog (optional)
1 pack raisins or 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
2 small cans green peas
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 cups tomato sauce or 2 cups catsup
1 teaspoon vetsin (monosodium glutamate) optional
2 cups water or beef stock
3/4 cup grated cheese

Directions:
Marinade the beef with soysauce, black pepper and vetsin overnight or more.

In a wok fry the potatoes and carrots then set aside.

In a casserole dish, saute the garlic, onion and tomato in oil. Add laurel and 2 cups water or beef stock in the casserole. Let it simmer for at least 1 hour or until the beef is tender. Add the red bell pepper, peanut butter, hotdog, raisins, green peas, potatoes, carrots and tomato sauce or catsup. Salt to taste. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens. When served sprinkle some grated cheese on top. Perfect with rice.
Click here for recipe using Mama Sita's Caldereta Spicy Sauce Mix

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It's been a long time since we have visited the beautiful attractions in Missouri and this summer is the perfect time to go there and have a vacation. Actually, we already created an itinerary of things to do while staying there which includes visiting the Dogwood Canyon and enjoying its nature beauty. Try the award-winning wines at Mount Pleasant Winery and learn about the wine making process through a video presentation. We want to be entertained and amazed at the unique displays and unusual artifacts at Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and enjoy the rainforest at The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure. We can shop at numerous beautiful antique shops, specialty boutiques and outlet malls, enjoy the nightlife and try specialty foods at any restaurant on Branson Landing or at Trofi Restaurant. We also want to enjoy the beautiful lakes, museums, theme parks, numerous live entertainment theaters and the spectacular one-of-a kind towering water fountain which is synchronized to light, sound, music and fire. Aside from that we would love to visit the Wax Museum, the Polynesian Island Fire Show, the Cirque Montage and Dolly Parton. I am really so eager to go there because there are lots of places to see and lots of activities that we may enjoy! We searched for the perfect hotels that provide access to almost all the beautiful attractions in Branson. We can either stay at Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. The Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing offers guestrooms where you can enjoy the nice views of the beautiful Lake Taneycomo and the wonderful fountains at Branson Landing while the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is just walking distance from historic downtown Branson. Both of these hotels offer lots of specials and packages that customers will surely enjoy like Hilton's Bed and Breakfast Package, where they offer great rates for the guest to have some rest, relaxation, rest and rejuvenation to recharge their batteries. Both of these hotels are a great place to stay after the days tour. How about you guys? Do you want to join our fun in Branson?

Mama Sita is a brand of sauces and other mixes used to create Filipino dishes especially stew. It is in the form of powder and packed in a sachet and can be bought at most Asian grocery stores here in the U.S. that sell Philippine items. If you want to cook Beef Caldereta using this mix here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 pouch Mama Sita's Caldereta Mix
2 cups water
1 cup potatoes cut into serving portions
1 cup carrots cut into serving portions
1 pc red bell pepper (1 1/2" triangle cuts)
2 onions, minced
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, sliced
1/4 cup (28 g) pitted green olives (optional)
1 kg (2.2 lb) beef brisket cut into 1 1/2 " cubes
1/2 cup (100 g) green peas
1/4 hotdog(optional)
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
3/4 cup grated cheese

For beef marinade: ground black pepper, vetsin(monosodium glutamate), soysauce
Directions:
Marinade the beef with soysauce, black pepper, vetsin overnight or more.

In a wok fry the potatoes and carrots then set aside.

In a casserole , saute the garlic, onion, tomato and beef in oil. Add 2 cups water in the casserole and bring to a boil. Simmer until the meat is tender. Add Mama Sita's Caldereta Mix and stir. Add the potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, hotdogs, raisins, green peas. Simmer until the sauce thickens. When served sprinkle some grated cheese on top. Perfect with rice.
Click here for Beef Caldereta recipe without using Mama Sita's Spicy Sauce Mix

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Do you look like this dog when you are tired, saying "Bleugh!" L.O.L! Well, have some rest and enjoy your weekend guys! By the way, this boxer dog rests while some of the Dachshund puppies play near it. The photographer really did a great job here!(photo taken: July 19, 2009 in Sagua La Grande, Santa Clara in Central Cuba.
photo by:Desmond Boylan (CUBA ANIMALS SOCIETY)

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I have browsed their products and all of their works are really fabulous. They offer a huge collection of different handmade products, such as rings, necklaces and more with different designs to choose from. They have many great gift ideas for your family and friends too. As of now they offer shipping to the USA only but in the near future they are planning to ship their products worldwide. But hey, if you want to purchase their products and if you are not living in the US you could send them an email. By buying their handmade products you help these poor people continue their fabulous work. So visit amber-store.com and look for items that you will surely love to buy!

If you think that you, your family and friends are the only ones who wore sunglasses during the solar eclipse on July 22, 2009, which happened to be the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century, that was experienced by Asia, from India to China, then you are wrong! This seal joined you during a solar eclipse event at Sunshine International Aquarium in Tokyo, Japan. He also happened to watch the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. Look at him closely!
See how amazed he was (with his mouth open)! L.O.L!
(AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

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Would you love to ride in this beautiful balloon?L.O.L!
This hot air ballon was released in Paris Disneyland theme park in Marne La Vallee, Monday this week to promote the the movie "UP" which is a new Disney movie. In this picture the balloon is taking off near the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
(AP Photo/Sylvain Cambon/Disney/HO)

Ever since I learned about Cryo-Cell U-Cord Service, I shared it with my friends and relatives, especially to those expectant mothers. Later, I will talk to my friend on the phone whom I haven't talked to for a long time and I have an opportunity to mention to her the benefits of Cryo-Cell U-Cord Service. She is pregnant and will give birth in a few months now so I know that she will benefit from the information that I will give her. Of course, it would be a lot nicer if I will spread the good news to all of my readers out there and hopefully you could spread it to your family and friends too.

Anyway, if you are an expectant mother or you know of someone expecting a child, here's the good news for you! Do you know that saving the baby's cord blood has miraculous benefits? Yes! It can save his life and treat a lot of health problems in the future such as cancer, anemia, leukemia and more than 75 other diseases. The umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells that produce mature cells in our blood and immune system, and these cells then fight infection and help promote our immune system. You can collect and preserve the cord blood of your child and use it later in life when health problems occur through Cryo-Cell. It is industry's family cord bank leader with more quality accreditation than any private cord blood bank.

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My husband loves sailing and it is a form of his relaxation after the whole week's job. Here are our precious moments together last week:

By the way, I posted here in my site the "101 Ways to Say to your husband I love You". Now, I want to share some TIPS ON HOW TO BE A GOOD HUSBAND for all the husbands out there. I originally got these tips from socyberty.com. Here they are:

1.Make time for your family.
This is not a choir and should not be treated as work. Spending time with your mates and on your hobbies is important, but time with your family is the one thing you can never get back. Treat time with your wife and kids with that same excitement and sense of anticipation as you do a boy's night out or a day at the game. Let your wife know that this is where you want to be, even if being dragged through the sticky plastic tunnels at the Fun Station is not your idea of fun it is your kid's idea of fun and surely seeing them happy is reward enough.

2.Take the kids off your wife's hands at least once every two weeks.
Dedicate a weekend day to spending time with your kids, set it in stone and make it clear that this is Mums day off. This is a day she can get her hair done, catch up with friends, go out to lunch or just rest at home and read a book. You reward for this will be quality time spent with your kids, a happy relaxed and rejuvenated wife and in fairness, you get to do the same. You get to take a day off too and spend it doing your thing, what ever that is, without guilt and without building up resentment from your wife.

3.Make a regular time to take your wife out.
Book a baby sitter once a month, and take her somewhere special, somewhere you both like. Treat her how you did when you were first courting. Talk with her, tell her she looks beautiful and how much in love with her you still are. Do not waste this special time to just appreciate her. In return she has a chance to appreciate you too.

4.Plan little surprises for her.
Leave her favourite chocolates in the fridge, bring home flowers from work, or call her through the day just to say thank you. It could be thank you for the lunch you packed, for the breakfast you made or maybe even thank you for last night. Be thoughtful, little things such as these mean a lot to a woman.

5.Be spontaneous with helping around the house.
Don't be judgmental. Do not start playing Mr. Clean because today is the day first day this year you decided to pick your socks up, literally off the floor. Do not make her feel like she has not been doing a good job around the house and that is why you have stepped in. You are instead just trying to ease her load, make your intentions clear.

6.Do not ever tell your wife she is losing it.
Or that she is not the spring chicken she once was, or tell her "Yes dear that does make your bum look big!" Use your common sense, none of this would make you feel better so do not say these types of things to her.

7. Be honest about your feelings.
If something is troubling you, or if you are not sure what to do about something, talk to your wife. You are a team, in this life together so do not shut her out. She will only worry more. Never foolishly believe that she does not know when something is bothering you. Talk.

8.Listen to her.
This one is easy. When she speaks to you Listen.

9.Do not put her down in front of other people.
Never set out to embarrass your wife. It is just hurtful. Never use her failings just to get a laugh.

Finally guys,
10. Take care of her when she is sick or tired.
Treat her, as you know she would treat you. With loving-kindness.

Finally, there really are no tricks to a happy marriage. A good marriage is built on thoughtfulness, love and kindness with a little humor thrown in. Good luck and may all your troubles be small.

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This is one of my husband's favorite. I originally got this recipe from cooks.com.

1 4 lb broiler or roasting chicken
2 quarts water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 onion, whole 1 bay leaf (optional)
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed pinch of black pepper 1/2 lb baby carrots
2-3 stalks celery, whole, plus leaves

Wash chicken, inside and out. Place in a large enough pot to cover with about 2 quarts of water or chicken broth and bouillon powder (a bouillon cube or soup base may be substituted. Add celery, a bay leaf (optional), parsley, pepper, onion and garlic. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce heat immediately to low; simmer for 60-90 minutes until chicken is very tender.

Remove chicken from the broth and set on a dish to cool. Add the baby carrots to the broth and cook carrots on medium until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Remove carrots using a slotted spoon and set aside. Continue to simmer the broth over low heat while preparing the dumplings.

When chicken becomes cool enough to handle, cut into bite size pieces, removing bones and skin. Set de-boned chicken aside.

Dumplings:

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup buttermilk

In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening using a pastry blender or a large fork (pastry makers mix in the shortening using their hands - if you want to try, dip your hands in ice cold water for a minute, then dry your hands first; it's important not to melt the butter!)

Add cold buttermilk, a few spoons at a time, mixing the dough from the outside in with fork until a dough forms (do not overmix - about 2 minutes total).

Roll dough out on a work surface which has been lightly sprinkled with with flour to prevent sticking. Roll dough out thinly, about 1/8" thick, then slice into strips, each about 2 inches in length.

Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering chicken broth. Stir them gently to prevent sticking. Add chicken, pepper and butter and simmer for another 10 minutes or so before serving.

Serve with the carrots on the side and sprinkle the chicken and dumplings with a bit of chopped parsley, if desired.

Variations: Add 1/4 teaspoon each of rubbed sage and/or onion powder to chicken broth for added flavor. Sometimes we serve this with sliced mushrooms, too. Simple add them to the broth during the last 10 minutes.

This dish will become your family's favorite comfort food and is just as well received when guests arrive.

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This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including strawberries, banana chunks and cake cubes. (The image presented here is the fondue on our wedding.)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
5 squares (1 ounce each)
semisweet chocolate, chopped
Strawberries, banana chunks, apple slices or angel food cake cubes
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. In a bowl, combine the cocoa, cream and half of the syrup mixture until smooth; return to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped chocolate until melted.
3. Serve warm with fruit or cake for dipping.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield:2 1/2 cups

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I got this recipe from our friend Holly and Kit when we had our dinner at their house last month. I really fell in love with her mashed potatoes so I tried to make them last night. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
3 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions:
Place potatoes into a saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, or until done - a fork can easily be poked through them.
Drain water from potatoes. Put hot (unpeeled) potatoes into a bowl. Add butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper . Mash with potato masher, adding milk gradually to achieve the consistency you desire. Stir in cheese.

My husband's friend whom we haven't seen for a long time surprised us last Monday. He called my husband on the phone and the same day he went to our house to have a good talk. We have learned that he will be going back to school to continue his Master's Degree. My husband was so glad since they will see each other more often because he will be enrolling in the same University where my husband is taking up his Doctoral Degree. He is also planning to rent an apartment just nearby the University. My husband handed his iPhone to his friend to start searching for apartments using the app MyNewPlace in the iPhone app store. His friend found the application really cool! Right on the same day he found the apartment he likes and contacted them. The MyNewPlace application is free and enables you to find more than 6 million apartments and rental homes nationwide right at your fingertips. You can find the apartments nearby your place using the GPS and search for them by city, state or zip code. You can find lots of information about the properties listed like beds, bathrooms, prices, pet policies, amenities and more. Photo galleries are provided so you can get a virtual tour of the property. It even allows you to take notes and photos to keep you organized by letting you store thoughts and photos right on the listing. By the way, my husband's friend will be meeting the property owner tomorrow. Thanks to MyNewPlace app!

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It's fun to serve this since it's bursting with flavor yet not overly sweet. This is my mother-in-law's strawberry short cake. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
SHORTCAKE:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1.In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar; set aside. For shortcake, in another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, beat egg; add sour cream. Stir into the crumb mixture just until moistened. Knead dough on a floured suface 25 times or until smooth.
3. Roll out into a 7 1/2 inch circle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut a 2-in. hole in center to form a ring. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. For topping, in a small chilled mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Just before serving, split cake into two horizontally layers. Spoon juice from berries over bottom layer. Spoon half of berries over juice. Spread with half of topping.
6. Cover with top cake layer, then spread with remaining topping and spoon remaining berries over top. Cut into wedges.
Yield:8 servings.

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I got this yogurt-marinated chicken recipe from the cook book that my sister-in-law gave me. This tender marinated chicken gets its zing from the chili powder and cumin. For variety, add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the marinade or replace the chili powder with chopped green chilies. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Directions:
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oil, sugar and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Prepare the grill for indirect hear. Drain and discard marinade.
3.Grill chicken, covered, bone side down over indirect medium heat for 2 minutes. Turn; grill 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

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My husband loves grilling just about any kinds of meat. Today, I will share with you the recipe of Marinated Pork Kabobs. I got this pork kabobs recipe from the cook book that my sister-in-law gave me. This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. If you taste these flavorful kabobs, you might become a fan of this recipe and you may request it again and again. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
8 small white onions, halved
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 medium green pepper;cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
Directions:
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and coriander; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread the pork, onions, tomatoes and peppers on eight metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

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As you can see in my several posts here, my husband loves grilling hehe. He grills any kinds of meat perfectly and that is why I want to share with you several grilled meat recipes. So here's the recipe for garlic chicken kabobs that I get from the cook book that my sister-in-law gave me:
Ingredients:
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes

Garlic dipping sauce:
4 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (8 ounces)reduced-fat plain yogurt
Directions:
1. Place garlic and salt in a small bowl; crush with the back of a sturdy spoon. Add cilantro and Coriander; crush together. Add the yogurt, lemon juice and oil; mix well.
2. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. For dipping sauce, place garlic and salt in a small bowl; crush with the b ack of a sturdy spoon. Mix in oil. Stir in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
4. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers.
5. Grill kabobs, covered over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, turning once. Serve with dipping sauce.
Yield:8 servings.
Note: To broil, place kabobs on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, turning once.

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