Pasta Carbonara Recipe

I seldom eat pasta in white sauce coz i easily get distaste. But i do love mushrooms. So the first time I went to Pancake House, I ordered for a Pasta Carbonara. And I loved it! One of my colleague said it's so easy to prepare. I was up to the challenge so I cooked this weekend for our merienda.

Here's the recipe i got from Smart Parenting Forum. I just added mushrooms.


400g spaghetti, cooked al dente
200grams bacon bits
1 can sliced mushrooms
2 nestle All-purpose Cream
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Cook bacon until done. Remove from pan and drain onto paper towel.
2. Saute garlic and mushrooms using 1 tbsp of bacon's oil.
3. Add all-purpose cream. Stir constantly until it thickens. (Tip: Just let it simmer till thick so that you won't need to add flour or cornstarch)
4. Add parsley and 3/4 of the cooked bacon.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Tip: Sometimes I make it slightly salty coz the taste will even out when you add the pasta)
6. Turn off heat and toss in the cooked pasta.
7. Toss in 1 Tbsp of the grated parmesan cheese
8. Place in serving dish and top with remaining parmesan cheese and bacon.

Taco Mania

I love tacos. I was once addicted to Super Tacos of Gourmet's Charbroiled Burger. We always had our one-hour merienda sessions and chikahan at Buencamino st. in Alabang. [When I'm still connected with GHC]. My colleagues already know what I will have... TACOS! sometimes i ordered two ehehehe [addict di ba]

Now, after years of Tacos free tummy, I discovered another place where i can have this yummy, mouth-watering, super delicious Tacos! At Pancake house! yey! [sorry ah ngayon ko lang sya na discover eh!] hahaha

It's Show Time!

Since my work schedule changed, I missed all soap operas on primetime especially Pinoy Big Brother [Melai and Jason]. But not anymore! I now have my new favorite! It's an early noon time show! It's Show Time! I am now addicted to it. Not only that i'm a fan of almost all the host there, It is really very entertaining! [Showtime starts my day and ends with Papa jack of Love radio. sila lang kasi ang sinusubaybayan ko kasi napapa hagikgik talaga nila ako hehehe]

Showtime is hosted by Vhong Navarro [one of my favorite actor/comedian], Sexy and pretty Anne Curtis [i love her outfit and her wit], Kuya Kim Atienza [i like him kasi andami nya trivia], band vocalists Teddy of Rocksteddy [i like him too kasi makulit sya sobra] and Jugs of Itchyworms [ndi ko sya una kilala, but i'm starting to like him na kasi i love his shades!]. And my super fave comic Vice Ganda as one of the jug-jey[judge] but he's unevictible. He's smart and very funny. I saw his MMK episode last year.

I love the part that they have to critique the contestants [as in super okray!]. And yung pinauso ni Vice Ganda na "Dahil dyan, may nag text!" hahaha! In terms of judging, very objective naman sila so it's fair. Mapa bata man or matanda, as long as maganda ang performance and enegy level patok ka sa pang ookray at sa madlang people. hahaha!

I know i'm an avid ShowTimer na talaga!

Sana tumagal pa ang airtime nila. and sana ndi magtagumpay ang mga katulad ni Osang na pampasira ng show! kumbakiet sila nasuspend ng MTRCB eh dahil sa kanya. [story] o well, sabi nga ni Vice sa kanyang facebook eh ndi nag tatagumpay ang may mga masamang intensyon.

Photography Workshop

When I learned about PhotoWorldManila.com, i was really excited to enroll for their Basic Photography Workshop. I believe they're much cheaper than the one i saw almost a year ago. As of this writing, it's only Php3,500 for 5 sessions. And they have sessions on weekends. I know this is the right time for me. I promise myself i will join after Andrea's party. Good thing, one of my colleague and her friend also wanted to join. So we registered online and pay thru bank deposit. And the weekend after that, we were in front of the class! weee!

Most of us are hobbyist and in IT. And all of us wanted to explore more about our cameras and how to use the settings manually. Also to meet new friends.

One also said, he was a bit offended by one facebook group [Ndi porket may DSLR ka Photographer ka na!] hehehe! ouch! well then, you'll see! we'll be professional photographer someday!

Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc., is located at Fort Santiago.

So here's the rest of the story:

 

I will post individual photos on my photoBlog.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Honestly, I had my Cervical Cancer vaccine just because Mannix said so. Their company offered these three shots for a discounted price. I was too busy then to research about it. I just saw it on TV and my sister had it. So i guess, maybe i should get one too! [nakiuso kumbaga! hehehe] I got my 3rd shot last weekend.

Now that i am protected maybe i should know about it. hehehe!


Source: Cervical Cancer Facts

Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women. So the cervical cancer vaccine (also called the Human Papillomavirus or HPV vaccine) protects against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancers.

HPV is a family of very common viruses that cause almost all cervical cancers, plus a variety of other problems like common warts, genital warts and plantar warts. HPV also causes cancers of the vulva, vagina, anus, and cancers of the head and neck. Women and men become infected with HPV types that cause cervical cancer through sexual intercourse and sexual contact. Most women will be exposed to HPV during their lifetime.

The vaccine is given in the arm or thigh 3 times—at the first visit, 2 months later and 4 months after that. The best protection is achieved after all 3 shots are given.

Please remember that the cervical cancer vaccine does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections. You must still make thoughtful and careful choices about sexual activity.

Remember also that vaccinated women still require regular Pap tests if they have been sexually active.

Brain Freeze

It's a warm friday afternoon and I need something to refresh. I always had a Frap but not this time. For a change, we went to 7-11 and had a big big big ounce [no! just 32 oz. which is the biggest one] of Slurpee. It popularized the term "brain freeze". A headache that almost last for 30 seconds. The cold temperature causes blood vessels to constrict and then experience extreme rebound dilation as they warm up again. A good feeling though! But don't worry! It is not believed to be dangerous.

So chill!!!

Diet Upshot

Ok! I have completed my 14-day diet. So what now? Someone would ask me, have you checked on your vital stats? Did you lose weight? Are there any significant changes? I just said, No! I don't wanna check on my pounds or check my waist line. I don't want to disappoint my ego! hahaha! I know two weeks are not enough for me to lose that much. I don't know if it's just psychological but i felt lighter. I will reserve my enthusiasm for later!

For now, I plan to continue my no-rice diet. If our budget allows, we'll go for a south beach diet from The Sexy Chef!

Birthday Wish for Andrea

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Happy Birthday!!!

I know excited ka sa birthday mo. We can see it in your face everytime we sing the birthday song to you as in super smile ka to the highest level! Ndi ka pa nga makatulog for how many days di ba. uyy! super excited suotin ang pretty dress! [ako din excited!!!]

Me and your Daddy wanted your 7th birthday to be memorable. Because this is a very special day for all of us. A thanksgiving to Papa Jesus as well 'coz you're still with us giving so much joy.

Many people say you look like your daddy! They didn't know we have so much in common. We love to sing. We sleep like a baby. We love books. We like patterns. We don't like water that much. We love pictures. We love to go malling! We love to eat and we both need a diet! [hehehe] Sometimes moody but we smile a lot! See?! Like mother like daughter.

Wish ko lang for you on your birthday, good health as always and sana tumubo na ang mga permanent teeth mo kasi masyado na maliliit ang mga milk teeth mo para sayo! ehehehe

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!! We love you so much! muah muah muah!

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14-Day Diet Challenge Day 12

Breakfast: Nestle Fitnesse Breakfast Cereals and Low Fat Milk, Coffee
Lunch: sizzling tofu @ Max's
Dinner: Nestle Fitnesse Breakfast Cereals and Low Fat Milk, Asian garden salad, funshots
Exercise: skipped.

14-Day Diet Challenge Day 11

Breakfast: Nestle Fitnesse Breakfast Cereals and Low Fat Milk, Coffee
Lunch: small serving of shrimps
Merienda: Ham and Cheese @ ministop
Dinner: spaghetti, funshots
Exercise: Stretching, situps.