Author: Abigail

Lemon Bars (circle for us)

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“I want some pie” … it has been weeks and I just ignored V’s request. Tonight I was craving for something with lemon. Lemon Squares! This squares were my favorite when I was still pregnant with V. Ohh and you may have notice from the photos that what we did was more of a pie since we use a round pan (my square pan had rust in them that’s why). Back home in the Philippines I didn’t use lemon to make this tarty treat instead I used calamansi which produce almost similar taste to lemon. I got this recipe from JoyOfBaking but I added a little bit more sugar to the filling. Lemon Squares source: JoyOfBaking Crust: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon saltLemon Filling:1 cup granulated white sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoons grated lemon zest2 tablespoons all purpose flour Garnish:Confectioner’s sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Butter, or spray …

Learning to cook once again.

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I’ve always loved cooking though I’m not an excellent cook I try my best to learn everyday by reading, watching videos, and series like MasterChef (currently we are learning from kids of Junior Masterchef Australia). If you haven’t seen one episode go and look for one for sure you’d be challenge to enjoy and learn cooking. I started my kitchen adventure at a young age always task to first get the ingredients, then promoted to cutting, measuring and finally preparing a food all by myself. My first big baking event was on my Lola Mering’s 80th birthday. With the help of my mom and sister we baked 5 dozen each of brownies and chocolate chip cookies both recipe’s I got from a Hershey’s cookbook which I borrowed from an officemate. It was a hit! All of the guests asks to bring some baked goodies home. Years passed…I have a family of my own and now living far away from home. Cooking is now part of my daily routine. Everyday I try my best to prepare healthy yummy …

Stay at Home Mom not an easy job after all.

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Deciding to quit my corporate job 2 years ago was an easy decision. I want to Vierte to grow up with his Dad around and I don’t want to continue having to worry about unanswered calls and messages. Friends would say that I will have sort of an easy life being out of the busy life of an 8hr job. I thought so too…but boy they were wrong! Days come and go and I would think that I have not accomplished much and definitely a few “me” time that would most often times lead to an hour or so of drama. My housework starts at… 530am – prepare breakfast and packed lunch 630am – have lovely breakfast chat with C  700am – clean up kitchen, C off to work 800am – house cleaning (if V’s still asleep) 900am – V have his breakfast1000am – get back to cleaning while V watches his cartoons1100am – V bath time, playtime with him, read books1200pm – prepare lunch (V and I usually have left over meat and grilled veggies)0100pm – clean kitchen, clean bathroom and …

F is Football

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We love Decathlon at Mirdiff City Centre! Kids get to play. Staff are really nice. Lots of choices and a spacious area. Vierte has a ball collection (we would always leave a sports store with a ball or two) which started when we arrive here in Dubai. And so we left decathlon with a bag of football goodies for V! and he insisted we go to the park and so he could wear his uniform.

The BIG LIST

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Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt normal life. Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off and roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate. Be ready to respond to any situation by assembling and maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit. WaterPlan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as mason jars or glass bottles. Use water for health. Because water is so important to human survival, it should never be withheld. Drink at least two quarts per day, as long as supplies last, and look for alternative sources.FoodStore at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, or preparation and are compact and lightweight. If food must be cooked, include a can of sterno. Food suggestions: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples-sugar, salt, pepper High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, …

Preparing for KG

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Vierte will be attending KG class this September and slowly we are preparing him to be on his own. Last month we bought him a toddler car seat and convinced him that Mom stays with Daddy on the front seat while he’s at the back. He’s ok with it as long as we have tv monitor on and water on the side. Kumon maze and some worksheets. I’ve found several sites which allows me to print worksheets on tracing lines. Now he knows how to hold a pencil. We are doing 2 worksheets daily.

Today is a gift that’s why it’s called Present.

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This morning after doing some house chores a sad news from my sister Badet and cousin Ate Cristy greeted me online. “Ate, si Uncle Jun patay na” “Gail did you hear the news Uncle Jun left us na” I didn’t know how to react. Just last week I saw and read some of his posts in facebook. Uncle Jun (Tarcs to his friends) has a gift in writing. In his blog you’d learn a lot from his entries. My Papa stayed with Uncle Jun’s family and Papa became their Kuya. My first OJT was with him. I was with him during his stay at Makati Med for his first heart operation. We last saw each other when he went to Dubai for a business trip (sadly we didnt have any pictures taken) this is also the time that he told me of his plans to volunteer and made me promise not to spread this plan to the family. In one of his office he had a big poster of Judy Ann Santos which kept him amused. For …