My CupCoke Story
It’s my year 4! (Who would’ve thought…. :p) CupCokes, anyone? :)
This is my Coke story as told by four cupcakes…not so perfect-looking but nevertheless sweet. :) I’ve had both ups and downs in my four-years-and-counting stay. I can say that I’ve learned to appreciate all of those.
I like the way the light played with this particular photo…it created a nose and a smile. Talk about the “Open Happiness” Coke advocacy. :) In this regard, let me thank everyone that I’ve met through Coke and that has opened happiness for me along the way.
Cheers! :D
MOTHER’S DAY CAKES AND CUPCAKES: A CHILD’S PLAY :D
Last Sunday’s Episode - This is what happens when I’m tired but still want to come up with something special for someone special on a special day. :)
The Tofu Series
*Greek Salad
*Spanish Tofu-Rice Salad
*Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
*Korean Barbecued Tofu
*Walnut-Broccoli Stir-Fry
*Strawberry Pudding
*Strawberry Jam Dot Cookies
*Blueberry Lemon Cake
For Easter Sunday, I made Lychee Panna Cotta. I placed a sliced lychee on top to depict the empty tomb on the day of Christ’s Resurrection.
For the first time, I observed the Holy Week far from home…in Mindoro. So from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, I took a photo that reminded me of each day’s significance.
Holy Thursday: I took a picture of Apo Reef’s clear waters. This was a reminder on cleansing, as depicted in the Washing of the Feet.
Good Friday: Among the shells and stones on Pandan Island, I saw one that resembled the Cross. This was a reminder of the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Black Saturday: While at a beach resort in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, I had the chance to see the sun about to set and the place getting dark. On Black Saturday, we usually see darkness just before a new day comes for the Lord’s rising.
Easter Sunday: I took a photo of the plane’s left wing as we were leaving Mindoro. The rising plane reminded me of the Risen Lord.
FOOD FOR THE GRAD
Just wanna share these simple treats I prepared for my bro’s graduation.
Congrats, Migs! Cheers! :D
BORACAY HIGH
Just got home from a 3-day Boracay high which culminated yesterday. :)
This unexpected Gora Bora 2012 summer adventure was truly fun. I went through 6 modes of transportation - jeep, taxi, plane, bus, ferry, van - just to reach the destination…and that’s a lot for half a day! The entire experience is something worth remembering: team activities, food, tours by foot and water adventures.
Bora may have changed a lot but with good company, it remains as one of the places to be…. :)
What is it like to study in a culinary school?
This is in response to the assignment given to me by my friend Polamey. :)
Studying in culinary school is a remarkable experience for me. It entails many lessons which are not limited to kitchen skills. It has led me to important realizations. To share some:
*The field of cooking/preparing food is not that easy, so a career in the kitchen is not for the fainthearted. If one does not have a real passion for culinary arts, going to school can quickly get tiresome. But if one is truly interested, it gets more exciting as the course progresses. Patience, commitment and discipline are important in order to survive kitchen challenges.
*There are people who find out their giftedness in the kitchen early on and it is amazing to see what they can do prior to entering school. For these people, studying is a good way of enhancing their innate talent. But for those whose calling come later on, they need not worry. It does not really matter if they enter school with little or no cooking background. For as long as they are willing to learn, they are welcome. Committing mistakes is not something to be feared; it can actually help improve skills. Constant practice is the key. Cooking is a great avenue for discovering creativity some people are not aware they possess.
*Having the right working attitude helps a lot, especially when team effort is called for. It is always nice to see individuals bound by the love for food work together to create wonderful dishes. (I was blessed to have had cool classmates; together, we made seemingly difficult dishes fun to cook.)
I must say that entering culinary school is truly fulfilling. It opens one’s eyes to the endless possibilities there are when it comes to food. Moreover, it makes one more appreciative of the effort and love incorporated in every dish.
VIVA SAN JOSE! (2012)
Kuraldal: The Sanctuario de San Jose Parish Way
I almost forgot that the festival was scheduled early this morning. The loud beat of the drums and the sound of people chanting, “Viva San Jose!” about an hour ago made me step out of bed…just in time to get a few shots of the event. I saw quite a number of persons dancing on the street; some of them I personally know. Good to see men wearing green and women wearing yellow to represent our patron saint. Well, I was dressed for the event too, unplanned…except that I was wearing green when it’s supposed to be yellow. :P
