Celebrating Eid ul Fitr 2009
September 21, 2009 by Jo
Filed under Announcements, Holidays, Traditions
Today is a special day for our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.
Eid ul-Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. In the Philippines, the day is a national holiday in recognition of the importance of the event to our Muslim citizens. Fitr means “to break” and [...]
Philippine Independence Day
June 12, 2009 by Jo
Filed under Announcements, Holidays, Pinoy Pride, Traditions
Today, June the 12th, is Philippine Independence Day. It is a day celebrated not only here in the Philippines but by Filipinos residing around the world in over 130 countries.
Our journey to independence was not an easy one. We suffered for over 500 years under the control of Spain. Then at the end of the [...]
A Seafood Delight for that Someone Special
As you know tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Why not make some thing special for that someone special in your life.
My husband loves baked fish and this Seafood Au Gratin recipe is one of his favorites. It makes a substantial family meal with the addition of potatoes/rice and vegetables.
Seafood Au Gratin
Ingredients:
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 whole shallot, [...]
Meal Fit for a President
January 20, 2009 by Jo
Filed under Cooking, Entertaining, Recipes
Today is the big day!
Barack H. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America.
Only a handful of people will, actually, witness this great event up close; even less will attend the official Inaugural Ball. That does not mean we can’t share some of the wonder of this great [...]
Happy New Year
January 1, 2009 by Jo
Filed under Announcements, Holidays
A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2009!
FROM YOUR PINOY LIFESTYLES
FAMILY
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New Year’s Eve Safety
December 31, 2008 by Jo
Filed under Holiday Safety, Holidays
New Year’s Eve is a huge night for everyone, which means crowds will be swarming toward all the metropolitan centers around the world. People feed off each others’ excitement, and sometimes things can get out of hand if safety precautions are not taken. Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night (in a good way!). By [...]
New Years Eve Main Course
New Years eve is upon us and I know what is on your mind…what do I serve my guests? You don’t want to hear “Gee, ham again?” “Gee, turkey again!” as they have become holiday staples for decades.
Our holiday meal suggestion is a wonderful recipe from Chef Scott Bryan at the world acclaimed Veritas, a [...]
Tip of the Week – December 29, 2008
December 29, 2008 by Jo
Filed under Entertaining, Holidays, Recipes, Tip of the Week
New Year’s Eve Punch Recipe
So you thought the holiday chores were over with Christmas passed? No, you are only halfway done! The New Year celebrations are only a few days away and it is time to get ready.
Here is a easy recipe for a great New Year’s Eve punch:
Red Velvet Punch
1 (12-ounce) can frozen or [...]
Christmas Leftovers – Now What To Do?
December 26, 2008 by Jo
Filed under Cooking, Fitness, Food Safety, Holidays
After every successful Christmas,there is inevitably an amount of food that is leftover after the event.
The question is what to do with the leftovers so as not to waste those expensive Christmas Day table fare such as ham, turkey, roasted vegetables, seafood and of course the plum pudding.
The first question one should ask, however, is [...]
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2008 by Jo
Filed under Announcements, Holidays, Traditions
From Our Home
To Your Home
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