patient

October 2, 2009


Finally, a bit of breathing and resting time for mama. There has been so little moments like that this week.

I did get to bake some banana cupcakes (because I was craving it) and I made another batch just for my girls. We call theirs muffins. Plus, theirs was definitely a more healthified version as it was completely whole wheat, I put in 1 egg, used soy milk, and used 75% less sugar than the recipe called for (oh and I didn’t give them frosting). I was trying to make it so my “allergic-to-everything-True” could eat it. My True was excited to have some of her own muffins and waited patiently while I could snap a few photos.
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Obviously, the muffin didn’t last very long until it was obliterated.

Have a happy weekend! I will be back next week like normal. It is just having a baby sister’s 18th birthday, which is a big deal in the Filipino culture, and middle sister’s 21st birthday back-to-back sure keeps a girl busy! Happy birthday seesters… I love you!!!
I am off to sneak in a nap…

saved

October 1, 2009


I got them before those pesty tomato chompers did.

freshly picked
Just in case you were wondering if I went into early labor… I didn’t. Though, my belly looks like I am going into labor soon. It has just been a busy few days. Really busy. I haven’t even had time to scan my polaroid for my weekly Polaroid Tuesdays. I will do that soon. Will be back with regular postings (and answering emails) soon. Promise.

savor

September 23, 2009


It is definitely still scorching hot in southern California. No signs of fall at our doorstep, but I am hoping that changes really soon. I am glad to say farewell to summer, but for the official last day of summer we spent some time savoring some red and yellow (yes, yellow!) watermelon, along with some red and golden raspberries. Yum and refreshing… perfect to bid summer adieu.
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Once the fruit was put at kid level, tiny hands were clamoring it so quickly that I was having a hard time holding them back to snap a picture. All the fruit was gone in a blink of an eye, just as quickly as summer came and went!
Hello Autumn!!! I love you. You are by far my favorite season…

the latest tummy filler

September 11, 2009


I wanted fresh baked cornbread with honey butter.
Morning.
cornbread in the morning
Noon.
cornbread in the noon
And night.
cornbread in the night
Don’t ever mess with a pregnant woman’s cravings.
I wonder what will hit me this weekend…

dinnertime

September 10, 2009


from the garden food
from the garden food
from the garden stuff
barbeque chicken pizza
(from top to bottom: swiss chard & tomatoes from the garden with white beans; basil, tomato, chicken garlic oil pasta; shrimp, basil, tomato pasta garlic oil; barbeque chicken pizza on whole wheat dough)
With the garden growing, we have enjoyed many meals using ingredients from things right in our own backyard. Everyday, I (or Ben) spend time watering our little garden. I always thought I would end up having a brown thumb like my mom (no offense mom), but so far so good. Tending to garden is quite relaxing, as long as the weather isn’t too hot. I never imagined that I would enjoy it so much.
Our dinners have been more interesting of late. One of the main reasons is Ben now works so close to home and his schedule is not as hectic, so the main chef of the house is finally back. He is definitely much better in the kitchen than I am. He knows how to mix ingredients really well to get something superb and healthy. Me? I have to follow recipes. My Benny is just that good. Another of the reasons I love him so much!

Thanks to our home grown ingredients of basil, tomatoes, and swiss chard, we have enjoyed many delicious meals with many more sure to come. Now, what shall we have for dinner tonight?
p.s. I get emails regarding what type of cameras or sewing machine I use, so I finally put the info up in my sidebar on the right. Just in case you were interested.

i need yeast

August 13, 2009


Today, I feel a bit like yeast-less dough. I just don’t want to rise. I am so tired. Therefore, I will just leave you with pictures from last night’s dinner.
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Anyone else need some yeast too?

CAKIES
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