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What should I do???

2012-02-22T19:28:00.000-08:00

I feel sleepy this day. Any suggestion?

Whatever hatred saves the number.

How to make Fried Dumplings (Gyoza)

2012-01-24T01:35:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

220g ground pork
100g cabbage, chopped into small pieces
50g green onions / garlic chives
1 pc white onion, chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp grated garlic
2 tbsp grated ginger
25 gyoza skin / gyoza wrapper
1 tbsp sesame oil
1tbsp soy sauce
salt and pepper according to taste
1 tbsp corn starch / rice flour
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp Sake
flour for dusting

Gyoza sauce:

1 tbsp Black/White Vinegar
1 tsp Soy Sauce
Chili oil or Sesame Oil according to taste (optional)

Yummy!

Procedure:

Combine ground pork,cabbage,green onions,onions,garlic,ginger,salt and pepper,soy sauce,sesame oil, oyster sauce, rice flour, sugar, sake in a bowl. Mix everything together with your hands, making sure the mixture is not uneven. Cover the bowl and put into refrigerator for atleast 30 minutes.

Take a gyoza wrapper and place a gyoza filling in the middle. Dab a little water on the side of the wrapper and fold in two to make a semi circle. While folding, create waves while pinching. This is called "crimping", way to seal up the dumpling. Put into tray with flour dusting. Repeat this step until all gyoza's are made.

Put 1tbsp of oil on a pan and heat. I use olive oil on this one. Put your dumpling and fry for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat.

Add about half a cup of water and cover the pan. Steam the dumplings until the water evaporated.

Add another 1 tsp of sesame oil on the side of gyoza. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on a low heat.

Place the dumplings upside down onto a plate and serve with gyoza sauce. Best served while still hot. :D

Ate KM eto na po ang pinakahihintay na Gyoza. Nagawa ko din sa wakas... :D

Kare-Kare (Beef Stew with Vegetables and Peanut Sauce)

2012-01-17T19:29:00.000-08:00

Kare-Kare is a popular Filipino dish. I am not sure what is the English name for this. The main ingredient is beef and the common cuts of beef used are tail, shank or face. It depends on what you prefer to eat. But now, I am using beef shank and ox tripe. Let the cooking begin.

Yummy

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo ox tripe

1/2 kilo beef shank cut into 5 to 6 pieces

3 tbsp. cooking oil

1/2 head native garlic, minced

2 onions, minced

4 cups water

1 cup ground peanuts (use peanut butter if ground peanut are not avail), mixed with 1/2 cup hot water

2 cups coconut milk (preferably kakang gata)

achuete seeds,soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

1 cup finely ground rice

salt and pepper, to taste

sitaw, cut into 2-inches lengths

banana heart, sliced

eggplants, sliced diagonally

Procedure:

Cut the ox tripe in 2 x 2 inch sizes. Add the cut ox tripe and cut shanks in a pressure cooker to tenderize. Drain and set aside.

In a large stockpot, heat oil and saute garlic,onions and the tenderized ox tripe and shanks. Pour in water.

Add the peanut mixture and cook for 10 minutes. Bring to a boil.

Pour in 1 cup of the coconut milk. Cook for another 10 minutes then add the remaining coconut milk.

In a bowl, strain the soaked achuete seeds. Discard the seeds and pour the colored water into the pot. Add the ground rice to thicken liquid. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the vegetables and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Serve hot with rice and bagoong.

more rice please

Quickie Post : Fried Tofu w/ Oyster sauce and spring onions (Pritong Tokwa pang pulutan)

2012-01-12T22:08:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

Tofu (tokwa)
Pork (optional)
Oyster Sauce
Spring Onions

Procedure :
Cut tofu into cubes, deep fry. Add oyster sauce and put spring onions on top.

Note: You can also add fried pork and mix with tofu. Good for beer lovers out there. This one is a nice pulutan. :D

Sauted Mongo Bean Sprout with Tofu (Ginsisang Toge w/ Tokwa)

2011-12-17T16:38:00.000-08:00

Good day peeps. Today I will share a healthy dish that I cooked. This recipe is so easy that you cannot go wrong when doing it, except for the recipe name. :D

Sauted Mongo Bean Sprout w/ Tofu

Ingredients:

1/4kilo - Mongo Bean Sprout (Toge)

Minced Garlic

Onion Diced

Cooking Oil

Soya sauce (according to taste)

1/2 tsp. Oyster Sauce

Tofu, cut into cubes and fried

Procedure:

1. Saute garlic and the onion.

2. Add Mongo Bean Sprout. Saute for 3 minutes or until lightly cooked.

3. Add Soya sauce and Oyster sauce. Cooked for another 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Add fried tofu.

5. Remove from pan and serve hot.

Empty mind : Miss Hiking

2011-10-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

I really miss hiking. My last climbed was last April at Mt. Pico de Loro, Ternate, Cavite with my “Finishers Team”. When I’m on the top of the mountain I feel free. No destruction. Don’t have to worry about work. :D No pollutions. I hope I can climb another mountain before this year ends.

Let me share you some pictures of our climbs:

Mt. Pico de Loro

Mt. Pico de Loro w/ Finishers Team

Mt. Maculot

Mt. Maculot w/ my high school friends

Choosing for best Wi-Fi modem/router?

2011-10-04T01:41:00.000-07:00

My wife and I are planning to avail a broadband connection in our house in Laguna so that we can enjoy surfing net without worrying to paid big amount of money by loading our prepaid USB stick broadband. I personally want a wired internet because the signal of our network provider is very weak inside our house and also wired internet are much reliable than wireless.

Luckily our cable provider has a promo for broadband internet. We just need to upgrade our plan so that we can enjoy Cable + 1.5Mbps Broadband internet (unlimited). They will not provide us wireless modem/router so I need to know what to buy.

I know many wireless Internet routers appear very much alike. But for me I am considering Speed Ratings, Latest Models, Warranties, Size and Style, Compatibility, and of course the budget.

Do you have any idea what is the best for me to buy? Let me know okay. It will help me a lot. Thanks.

note: credit picture to the original uploader

Chicken Vegetabke Stir-Fry

2011-09-15T01:48:00.000-07:00

If your a person always on the go and looking for a food that so easy to cook and can be done in just 10 minutes here is a dish for you, Chicken Vegetables Stir-Fry. I personally love this dish because I can cooked this without hassle.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil

1/2 kilo Skinless Chicken Breast Fillet, cut into strips

1/2 kilo Frozen Mix Vegetables

1 can Campbell's Condensed Regular Cream of Chicken Soup

1/3 cup Water

1 tbsp. Soya Sauce

Green Onion, Sliced

Salt and Pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Season on chicken strips with salt and pepper. Put vegetable oil on a pan and put on high heat. Then stir your chicken until it turn light brown. Set aside your chicken.

2. On the same pan put your frozen mix vegetables and let it cook. Add Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup then add water. Put your green onion then add soya sauce then mix well.

Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry

Best serve with rice

Chicken Ginger Stew (Tinolang Manok)

2011-09-08T03:12:00.000-07:00

Here's another dish for all of you. Very easy to prepare and so easy to cook, Tinolang Manok. I remember when I was still a kid my grandmother used to cook us this dish using chicken tagalog or native chicken. I am so loving this food specially when rainy season. Enjoy!

Ingredients :

1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces (or any part you like)

1 cup chicken liver or chicken gizzard (optional)

1 small size ginger, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, chopped

2 tbsp. fish sauce (patis)

salt and pepper to taste

4 to 5 cups water

2 to 3 cups sayote (you can also use unripe papaya)

1 cup chili leaves (dahong sili)

2 finger chili a.k.a. siling haba (optional)

Procedure :

1. Heat oil in a sauce pan and saute garlic, ginger and onions.

2. Add your chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Season it with fish sauce then put salt and pepper to taste (depends on your taste).

3. Add water and wait to boil. If the chicken is half done put your sayote (or unripe papaya) and let it simmer until chicken and sayote are tender. Then add finger chili and chili leaves on top of your dish. Cover your pan.

4. Remove heat and stir to combine until well blended. Wait for the green vegetables to cook and transfer to a serving dish and serve while it is hot hot hot. :D

LINKING PARK

2011-09-08T00:33:00.000-07:00

Good day to you my blogger friends. Who wants to exchange link with me? Kindly drop a message and I will put your link on my blog. Just fill this out.

Example

Blog Name : sayantifico
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Chicken Mechado

2011-08-30T21:39:00.000-07:00

Back from a very long weekend. Back to reality and back to WORK. Done uploading picture for my chicken fritters that I cooked last weekend. I will share another dish that I also cooked last weekend, Chicken Mechado.

Ingredients:

1 kilo Chicken (Adobo cut)

1/4 kilo Gizzard / Balun balunan (optional)

4 pcs. Minced Red Onions (Depends on your taste, you can add more if you like)

1 tbsp. Minced Garlic

4 pcs. Small size Potatoes cut into chunks

1 pc. Carrot, sliced

1 pc. Meduim size Bell Pepper cut into strips

Tomato Sauce

Salt and Pepper

Cooking oil

Procedure:

1. Fry potatoes and carrot then set aside.

2. Saute garlic and onions then add chicken, add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and cook.

3. Add potatoes and carrots then add tomato sauce.

4. Add bell pepper and cook for 2minutes. You can add salt and pepper depends on your taste.

Note: Add 2 tbsp. of vinegar and simmer for another 2 minutes so that your Mechado will not easily spoil.

Chicken Fritters in Barbecue Sauce

2011-08-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

Good day everyone. I don't have work today because I attend an activity last night. So I do have a very long weekend ahead thanks to one offset duty and two days holiday here in Philippines (August 29 National Heroes Day and August 30 End of the Feast of Ramadan a.k.a. EID'L FITR). So I am so excited to go home and relax and enjoy may weekends with my family.

I'm planning to cook another simple and easy to cook food "Chicken Fritters in Barbecue Sauce". We already try this one and it taste good so i will try this again by myself.

Ingredients:

For the chicken fritters:

500 grams ground chicken

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1 tbsp. liquid seasoning

1/2 tbsp. lemon juice or calamansi juice

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

oil for frying

For the barbecue sauce:

1 tbsp. butter

1/2 tsp. minced garlic

1 cup bottled barbecue sauce

Procedures:

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the chicken fritters. Mix well. Season with some salt and pepper. Chill for about 15 to 20 minutes for easier handling.

2. Scoop about 3 tbsp. of the mixture and form in a patty. Put on a floured tray and do the same for the rest of the mixture.

3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the fritters until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

4. For the sauce, heat butter in a pan the saute garlic. Add barbecue sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Serve with chicken fritters.

NOTE: To make crispy fritters, roll the patties in breadcrumbs before frying. The fritters can also used as sandwich filling or made into mini patties and served as appetizer.

~~I will post pictures later. I hope I can to it right.~~

sorry for bad picture quality

with rice :D

Data Recovery

2011-08-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

Worried about accidentally deleted you important files? You should know this.

Data recovery from the hard disk is the process of restoring the files from the hard disk such as pen drive, flash drives or the USB Drives. There are common cases of the data loss, such as human error, technical failure or failure of a hard disk itself. You, as a computer user must be aware of the fact that the data do not get lost completely immediately after you click the deletion option. It either goes to the recycle bin in Windows, in Trash if you have installed the MAC operating system in your PC or it remain in the hard disk. The necessary condition for the successful accomplishment of the lost or deleted files is that the deleted files must not be overwritten. If the file gets overwritten, then there is no software which can assist you to restore the lost files.

The accomplishment of the data recovery is very much possible even if you have formatted the hard disk, re partitioned it or even re formatted it. When you format the hard disk all the data gets lost but it still remains in the hard disk. The data recovery software will offer you the necessary steps to get that data back to the system. When you press the keys Shift + Delete for the purpose of deletion, then the data do not go to the recycle bin, in fact it goes to the hard disk and stores there. In this condition it is not possible for you to restore the files from the hard drive, if you do not have the data recovery software installed in the system. So, install the data recovery software in the OC now only and avoid the possibility of the files being overwritten. In case of the logical failure, the user gets the interface by the recovery software which can guide him/ her to the location where the data were stored.

Many software or applications that is available for you to retrieve your lost data even though you deleted using Shift + Delete. You can search it on the net. I personally used one when I accidentally permanently delete my important files. I even got worried not to retrieve it but as I search on the net, it is possible to retrieve it.

No work today

2011-08-18T22:37:00.000-07:00

Today is Quezon City day. So I don't have work today. Although I am assigned in Manila I don't have to go to office because our main office is located in Quezon City.

Republic Act No. 6741 declares August 19 as a special working holiday for the entire Philippines and a special non-working holiday in the provinces of Quezon and Aurora and in Quezon City to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon.

Today is the start of a long weekend ahead. Meaning, I could spend more time with my family that is why I am very happy today. :D

Happy Weekend Guys... :D

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2011-08-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-10T22:43:00.000-07:00

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Touch Screen - Its History and How It Works by Matthew McClifford

2011-08-09T19:08:00.001-07:00

Touchscreen technology is one of the most heavily used technologies in todays modern setting. The advent and introduction of android phones and touchpad versions of Apples iPad and iPhone has developed a certain fondness of using modern touchscreen technology.
And while the people already know how touchscreens work there are only a few who actually know all the details about it and how it is actually created. To better utilize the power of touchscreen phones and media devices a short study on what the technology is would be a good idea. This will help you understand and utilize some simple troubleshooting methods as a band-aid treatment.

A touchscreen has been defined as an electronic visual display that works by applying pressure on one or more parts of the screen. There are several ways of using the touchpad on a consumer level. A lot of media devices being sold in stores right now that has touchscreen technology on it can either be used using the fingers. There are also some other PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as well as video games and things like iPhones and the newly minted iPad.
The very first touchscreen was invented in 1965 by E.A. Johnson in the United Kingdom. It was first seen in 1972 as one of the elements for the PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations) project. Through the years people have found several uses for touchscreen technology which includes ATMs, PDAs and even portable video game consoles such as the Sega Game Gear.
The technology behind the touchscreen devices have made significant changes and encountered evolution since the inception of the technology. Some of these technologies include resistive touchscreen technology where the signals are recognized by the system after feeling some form of resistance on the screen. Surface capacitant touchscreen technology is a system wherein one of the two insulators has been left uncoated with conductive layer. The current is then transmitted to the phone or other media device and transformed into an actual output on the phone or device.
The construction of the touchscreen can be simplified and will mainly use these elements for the constructions. These four elements can be seen as the following.
* Backside adhesive layer where the glass is mounted
* Glass layer that has been given a transparent metallic coating to facilitate conductivity
* Adhesive spacer
* A top glass layer with metallic coating for conductivity
While there are a lot of good things about the new and latest gadgets and devices that have embraced touchscreen technology there are also some problems that might arise from using the touchscreen equipment too much.
To prolong the life of your touchscreen phones or media devices it would a good idea to buy or invest in high quality screen protectors. There are several electronic stores that sells good quality screen protectors for various products such as iPhones and iPads, PDAs and other types of media devices and smartphones. Screen protectors are also great in protecting your phone or your device from scratches that might occur while using it.

Tips For Amateur Drumming Tutorials by JENELL ORTIZ

2011-08-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

Beginner drummer lessons will definitely be a necessary component of mastering the fundamentals of trying to play this particular percussive instrument. As part of your instructions, you'll learn critical components such as the multiple lingo found in relation to the instrument, the best way to position the drum sticks, appropriate position, strategies with respect to the bass drum, as well as the most beneficial warm up motions you need to use inside your practice.

As it pertains to drumming coaching, there are numerous of solutions accessible to you personally. The 1st could well be to engage a drumming tutor to provide you with beginner drums coaching. This option enables you to practice with the ease and comfort within your own property and within your lifestyle. You will also possess direct conversation with your music teacher, that will give individual hands-on instruction to guide you learn the drums alot more rapidly as opposed to what you would inside a class room setting. The one disadvantage to working with a trainer with regards to your classes is going to be expenses, which can be in excess of 1000 dollars a full year. If you can possibly manage to pay for them, these kinds of rookie drum training tend to be the best.

For substantially less funds, you can also obtain drums playing classes on the net. There's a lot of websites allowing internet streaming instructional videos about drums playing. Before you dash out in the open and sign up at the very first internet resource you come across, be cautioned that not all are everything that they allege to be. Several of these newbie drummer training lessons are made up of instruction from numerous music teachers in multiple video lessons. Their instruction will not be always dependable, and frequently be quite contrary. Because of that, you must assess any drumming teaching online website with care just before you participate in their starter drums playing coaching.

Your other option for starter drummer coaching requires the purchase of a few DVD instructional videos. Much like the previous choices, all these videos make it easier to learn to your individual pace from your own home. There is also numerous instructional DVDs for sale, allowing you to customize your basic drums programmes for your aims. The down sides include the decreased straightforward connection with a tutor together with the inconsistent calibre of the materials.

The harsh truth on just about any training source is that you should understand you'll be getting when you decide on any program. There are actually very good coaches and terrible teachers just as you can find very good internet websites and instructional clips and also lousy ones. By taking the time to carefully analyze your selection ahead of purchasing it, you will have little difficulty seeking the ideal resource that allows one to learn to play the drums.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken with steamed Asian Greens and fried Eggplants

2011-08-07T18:30:00.000-07:00

My wife is hoping to buy oven someday. Unfortunately, that someday will take so long. One day, we both try to cook this bake dish featured in Yummy Magazine (August 2010 edition) using oven toaster.

Today I will share to you one simple but classy, taste good and healthy dish. For those who are health conscious, this dish is for you.

Ingredients:

400 grams Breast Chicken Fillet

¼ cup Honey (we don’t have honey so we use ½ cup of sugar)

2 tbsp. Teriyaki Sauce

1 tbsp. Mustard

2 cloves Garlic, Crushed

1 small Chili, Chopped

Steamed Rice, Steam Asian Greens and Fried Eggplants

Procedure:

Arrange chicken on prepared tray. Combine honey, teriyaki sauce, mustard, garlic and chili in a bowl. Brush half over chicken.

Put chicken on oven toaster and heat for 10 minutes. Turn chicken and brush with the remaining teriyaki mixture and heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through.

Serve on top with rice and steamed Asian greens and fried eggplants.

Optional:

To prepare the sauce use 2 tbsp. of the marinade and 1 tbsp. teriyaki sauce.

GOOD DAY. ENJOY!

How to cook carbonara

2011-08-05T00:33:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things to do to kill time is by cooking. I am a good cook. It is true, you can ask my wife. She loves to eat anything I cooked. I hope she won't read this. :D

Today I will share to you how to cook Carbonara. There are a lot of ways to cook carbonara. This one I am making is a simple and easy way to cook a carbona spaghetti. Here it is:

Ingredients:

400 grams fettucini (for this one I only use Del Monte Spaghetti Pasta Italiana)

Cooking oil

Butter

1 cup minced onions

1 cloves minced garlic

100 grams bacon (chopped finely for toppings)

1 cup chopped Maling (you can also use sweet ham for different taste)

2 cans of Cream of Mushroom (preferably Campbell’s)

½ cup Sliced Mushroom (I forgot to buy this one. :D The taste of cream of mushroom itself is okay so there is no problem with it.)

1 tetra pack nestle all purpose cream

Salt

Pepper

Parmesan Cheese

Cheese (Optional)

Parsley

Procedures:

For pasta:

Cook as instructed on the pack.

For sauce:

Heat cooking oil on a pan

Fry bacon until crispy, chopped finely then set aside.

On the same pan, place little amount of cooking oil and melt butter on medium heat. (Make sure to use cooking oil to melt butter so that the butter will not toast/burn easily).

Saute garlic and onions then put Maling. Mix well until cooked.

Add sliced mushroom. Cook for two minutes.

Add cream of mushroom and all purpose cream. Mix well.

Add water. Continue mixing until boil.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

For finishing touches : Place noodles on a bowl then put the sauce. Add bacon toppings, cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley on top.

Game of the Week (Plants Vs. Zombies)

2011-08-05T00:31:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite PC game is Plant Vs. Zombies. A mob of zombies are trying to invade your home, and your only defense is an arsenal of zombie-zapping plants. The only way to defend your lawn is to think fast and plant faster to stop the zombies dead in their tracks.I highly recommend this game because it is a non stop fun. As the game reach high level gives me thrill and excitement.So you better check this out and don't miss to play this one.

If you grown your tree and give 100 fertilizer it will look like this one. This trees gives you some hints and tricks. Here are some of it:

trickedout: Alternate Lawn Mower appearance
future: Gives zombies futuristic shades
daisies: Zombies leave small daisies behind when killed
mustache: Zombies Now Have Mustaches

To defend from zombies to eat your brain you have to bring your A-game and do your best strategy. I post before my favorite strategy kindly check this out.It can withstand survival endless mode. My longest streak are 97 flags. And I haven't broken it for a long time. Hope that someday i could break my own record. :)

The Climb

2011-08-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

It’s been a year ago when I first got into hiking. I joined the group known as “The Finisher”. Our team loves to hike, run and to have fun in many different ways. My first climb was in Mt. Natib, Orani, Bataan. Mt. Natib is one of three major mountains in Bataan (the other two are Mt. Mariveles and Mt. Samat). Natib is classified as a major climb and 5/9 in difficulty rate. As a newbie in hiking, I expected that it will be not easy for me to climb a mountain as difficult as Mt. Natib. I also heard that that place are full of Limatiks (Blood Suckers/Leeches) so I am having second thought before the climb. But the eagerness to climb a mountain and to join the team pushed me on my limit.

On the day of our hike, it is like that I’m in a middle of a horror/suspense/gruesome movie. Our hike went not that well due to bad weather condition. I wish we could find a lodge to stay until the weather become much better. And because it is raining hard, billions (I’m 99% sure of that estimation) of Limatiks are all over the trail from foot to summit of Mt. Natib making a grin to us and ready to attack. If I where in a movie I would be saying this line, “We can’t escape this. Somebody had to die. Somebody must sacrifice. Let it be me. Let it be me.” But wait… I don’t want to die. Not just like that. Not without a fight. I want my movie to be happy ending. LOL… :D

To end up my story it is a relief that we did survive beyond all the challenge and difficulties we encountered on that hike. I can’t imagine myself hiking again on Mt. Natib. But I am happy that I experience all of that. (Luckily I can say that because I’m still alive.