It's quite depressing how I haven't been able to cook a decent meal for 2 weeks now. We were supposed to do the groceries last week but the boyfriend and I ended up sleeping instead. Work has really been stressful and toxic for both of us, we'd choose a whole day's sleep over a party or drinks any day. We're going grocery shopping today so I'm excited! I've prepared my list and my recipes. Bibi is still sleeping so I thought of squeezing in a quick post for you guys. I made this a few weeks ago, didn't have any meat on the fridge so I just tossed all of the leftover veggies together.
The boyfriend and I just got back from the majestic islands of Boracay, and, can I just say going back was so heartbreaking. If I could land a job there, you'd see me move in a heartbeat! I'll be talking more about the short vacay we just had on another blog post. For now, I'd like to psych myself into thinking that a salad makes the world a better place. If I want to get back in shape, eyes on the fucking prize--err, salad. I have to forget about the sumptuous meals we had in Boracay. Huhu Why is life so difficult??
Anyway, let me share this recipe I did a few weeks back. I was experimenting with balsamic vinegar and surprisingly, it tastes awesomesauce with Salmon. I scoured the intarwebz for the perfect balsamic vinaigrette recipe, but I had to adjust everything to my own liking.
Is it just me or the cold not-so-summer nights are finally over? If so, I'm hating this weather. Can't we have the easy breezy weather until March? No? Okay. Anyway, we've been feeling the heat since the weekend (jackets and boots no more!), the boyfriend and I were binging on salad for like a whole week. It's easy to prepare and it's very light, perfect for the tropical weather.
I already have several salad recipes on queue but let me share this first because it's the easiest! You just put all of the ingredients together and voila, you have a decent meal.
I've been down with the flu for over 2 weeks now and I'm not even close to recovery. Huhuhuhu My salad life, which is supposed to be fun, is taking a back seat because my body keeps looking for rice. Or food portions in humongous sizes, and a salad just won't do. Sigh. I had a meeting at work earlier and it was so embarrassing because I kept on coughing while explaining my deck, and it was also painful. It's also affecting my workout! I haven't been doing Zumba because of this terrible feeling. I just want to curl up in bed until I get well. Huhuhu
So anyway, I just want to share a recipe I did a couple of weeks ago. I've seen a lot of sardines recipes online but most of them were oil-based. I love sardines in tomato sauce so I thought, why not use it instead.
Can I just breathe and finally say, yay because it's the freakin' weekend! And after a day, it'll be Monday again--woohoo work! NOT! Work was really toxic this week. Thinking about the food that I'll whip up the next day kept me motivated from Monday until Friday. Oh, I also have my monthly visitor! Isn't that just great? UGHHHH. Bad vibes aside, I was feeling hungry the other day and couldn't be bothered to look at recipes online, so I tossed some left over vegetables and came up with a pretty satisfying salad! It may have been a bad week, but I had my moments too!
Food is my comfort zone. Whenever I feel sad or depressed, I cook or eat--or do both! I mean, who doesn't love food? I'm so fortunate to be surrounded by great restaurants, street food and what have you. Maginhawa indeed is a foodie's playground. Can I just say I love living here? My place is strategically near the Supermarket, the laundromat, the terminals and work, most especially. I have to allot around 10-15mins of travel time to get to work, and that's not bad! Considering the horrendous traffic situation Metro Manila has to offer.
In our pursuit to further discover what Maginhawa has in store for us, the boyfriend and I would usually try out new restaurants/fast foods which proliferate like mushrooms in this strip, I tell ya! One of the new ones that caught our attention was Wogo Ribs, Pasta and More. We tried it one afternoon because we were too lazy to get up and cook--but not too lazy to get up and eat out LOL.
Hi, everyone! How are you guys doing? Work is pretty hectic so I thought of squeezing in a not-so-new recipe as a reward for making it halfway through the week, yay! During the weekend, the boyfriend requested for Adobo. Since it was a weekend and we can splurge on rice all we want (thank cheezus for cheat days!), I gave in. Adobo is also y ultimate comfort food. I was under a lot of pressure during the weekend as I had to decide about tons of "Adult stuff". Adulthood, why are you so difficult. Creeeey.
Adobo is a very tricky recipe for me. It may seem so simple but it will stab you right back once you taste it, because all of a sudden, it doesn't taste like the one that your Mom used to make for you. I don't know if that was just me but, I had to learn at the expense of wasted chicken, soy sauce, garlic and vinegar. Normally, I would combine everything in a pot and just let it simmer until everything is cooked. But I saw a recipe online wherein instead of simmering the chicken, they would fry it first. I wanted to try it because maybe, just maybe, that's the secret so it'll taste like the ones that Mama used to make.
Twelve days into the new year and here I am, still procrastinating. Editing a post that I should've published on the first day of the year! Posting it nevertheless. My New year was awesome, my vacay may have ended but I sure did make the most out of it. It was also bibi's second time to celebrate New year at home, yay!
During my time off, I had planned several other things I should accomplish (like keep this blog updated every 2-3 days) but wasn't able to do so because I just had to spend quality time with my family. I forgot about Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and Instagram for a while because I was having too much fun. I would occasionally post photos per my Mom's request but that was it. All of my 2-wk long vacay was spent cooking, eating, sleeping, bonding, doing Zumba with the sisters and basically getting fat with my family! I'm actually having a hard time adjusting now, with less sleep and home-cooked meals to get by. I miss home already! :(
My sisters and I made up a moniker for home, we now call it Fat Camp. I didn't bother hopping on the scale just to check how much weight I've gained but I'm pretty sure I gained a lot. I'm trying to go back to regular programming because bibi and I are going to Boracay on February, must have that beach body ready!
Speaking of getting ready for the beach, for my workout, I just do Zumba. I easily get bored when I have to do, say, 50 sit-ups, 40 crunches and whatnot. I feel like it's a never-ending blackhole and I end up going back to bed instead. Zumba is more interactive and fun, at least for me. You can always choose to download songs that you enjoy so you really feel the rhythm no matter how bad you are at dancing. Haha! I've downloaded a new set of Zumba videos and I'm excited because I found a workout featuring Pitbull's Timber, which is totally my January song. I feel like Ke$ha while working out!
And, while most people are posting New year resolutions, I won't be posting any. I'll just try to be a better person this year without any deadlines. I don't want to be forced to do something just because I posted it. I want to change/do something because I'm ready to do so. But, I promise to not be as mean and judgmental as I was last year. *gulp* My ultimate goal for this year is to complete the 52-wk money challenge so I can be P68,900 richer next year, ha!
And, since it's the new year and I have an extra planner, I'm doing a giveaway! My selfish self would usually put that extra planner in a drawer and let it rot, but since I'm feeling needy and I need a lot of followers for attention extra nice, it's up for grabs! Just make sure you follow the instructions. I hate people who don't follow instructions! I mean, how hard can it be? UGH.
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