Tashi had lost 19 pounds since December, woot! This ketogenic diet is working for both of us. I did not track my weight when I started on this diet three months ago, so I don’t know how much I’ve lost but what I can tell you is I am back to wearing size zero clothes. … More Black Bean Enchilada
Fact: I love banana bread. Who doesn’t anyway? Since Tashi and I had started on ketogenic diet in December, we have been good in staying away from food high in carbohyrdates. Thankfully, it’s not so difficult to find low-carb recipes. I utilize the free information provided by the internet and has been fortunate in finding … More Organic Coconut Flour Banana Bread
Aside from making zucchini lasagna for the first time tonight, I also made breakfast casserole which we ended up eating for dinner as well. Both dishes turned out good and I have to say, I’m already liking this ketogenic diet. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced ½ … More Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
I have never heard of ketogenic diet before so imagine my reaction when Tashi told me he wanted to try it. Thank goodness, information was just a click away so I was able to research about it and plan for Tashi’s low carb high fat meals for the coming week. The first dish I ended … More Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Meat Sauce
It’s another beautiful day and let’s make it a muffin day. Better still, a vegan muffin day! The original recipe is from The Simple Veganista, however the recipe below shows the ingredients I used to bake these delicious muffins. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups flour (unbleached, all purpose ultragrain) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda … More Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I was in the mood for baking today and thought I’d try Glazed Lemon Pound Cake for the first time. My taste-tester said it’s good! Ingredients CAKE 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk … More Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
Monday. Good thing I’m on vacation so even though I woke up really early at least I don’t have to go to work. I’ve been travelling since I got here (in the Philippines) so staying home today was a bit relaxing even though I spent the day playing with my nephew, Little Tashi and helping … More La Cocina De Madir
Attending the Sabbath services in MCC (Montalban Central Church) today brought good memories. One of them is everyone’s favorite after-church activity – eating goto (aka rice porridge or beef congee). I still remember the times when we were all be so excited to go to our favorite goto place and sometimes the goto will taste like … More Goto
After our impromptu shopping at Converse Outlet, my brother, sister and niece proceeded to Marikina Market to buy the street foods that we’ll be having for dinner. I told my brother I was getting hungry and made it clear that I don’t want Jollibee nor McDonald’s burger, to my niece’s dismay. I’d prefer ‘turo-turo’ food … More Filipino Street Foods
Madir (that’s how we affectionately call our Mom) fixed traditional Filipino breakfast today – fried rice and fried dried salted fish, locally known as sinangag and tuyo respectively. These are the kinds of food that I really miss. I make fried rice in America but since tuyo has a pungent smell I don’t always fix … More Breakfast
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