Celebrating Eid ul Fitr 2009

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 [...]

Diesel Exhaust Linked to Various Cancers

The risk of ovarian cancer increases with increased exposure to diesel exhaust, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
“Occupational exposure to diesel exhaust has been classified as probably carcinogenic and that to gasoline engine exhaust as possibly carcinogenic to humans,” a spokesman of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki,stated. “Earlier [...]

Chicken Empanada – A Filipino Favorite

Among Filipinos, Chicken Empanada is a favorite snack and party fare that can be serve hot or cold. I always thought making empanada was difficult but after my first attempt it seems to get easier each time I make it. Empanada can be prepared in the morning and heated for dinner. Here is an easy [...]

Slow Down on the French Fries

About seven years ago, Swedish researchers caused an uproar when they reported that starchy foods like french fries, crackers, potato chips, and even bread and breakfast cereals contain acrylamide, a chemical that causes
cancer in lab animals.Acrylamide is produced when carbohydrates are cooked at high temperatures—that is, fried, grilled, baked, or toasted. Scientists have long studied [...]

Philippine Beef Caldereta

Philippine Beef Caldereta
Here is a Filipino staple food that is served for special occasions such as fiesta days, birthdays etc. Preparing this recipe takes a bit of time but is well worth the effort.
This recipe tastes better when prepared a day beforehand and reheated at serving time… it gives the flavors time to blend in!
Ingredients:
* [...]

Woman to Woman Talk

A few words of wisdom….
If you are a woman, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of developing diabetes, or, if you have diabetes, to help prevent long-term complications:
* Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right foods and getting regular exercise. Some diabetes may be prevented with weight control and physical [...]

Let Us Never Forget September 11, 2001

We will never solve our global problems through the force of war, conflict, terrorism or fear. We must learn to communicate and compromise if the human race is to survive. September 11, 2001 was an example of man’s lack of understanding of his fellow man.

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Tuna Fried Rice – Quick and Easy

Here is a recipe that is cheap and quick to make during those days when your time is short and your family is hungry.
Ingredients
* 1 can 5 oz chunk tuna
* 2 – 3 cups mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, beans)
* 1 1/2 cups rice
* onion (chopped)
* 2 cloves garlic (minced
* olive oil
* 1 tsp Maggie [...]

One Last Goodbye Tita Cory

Dear Tita Cory,
Today is the 40th day since your passing. We, as a nation, would like to thank you again for the great sacrifices that you made for your country.
You provided us with a new pride in being Filipino and showed us that we can and should be willing to fight for the true [...]

Chicken Afritada – A Global Favorite

Whenever we’re talking about food that Filipino’s inherited from the Spaniards, Afritada is one of the dishes that stand out. In Philippine cuisine there are several dishes that use tomato sauce based ingredients and Afritada is definitely one of them.
There are two types of Afritada, pork and chicken, and chicken is the easier version to [...]

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