Work has been pretty possessive lately, my apologies for the lack of content in my little online space. I have a lot of photos queued but I haven't really found the time to make a story out of them, and yes, recipes included. I decided to create a new category on my blog, which will contain bits and pieces of Instagram photos, just so I get to update this blog's content as often as I can. I have to admit, I use my phone more than my camera for photos. It's also easier to edit and transfer photos from my phone than my camera, too. Ultimately, the point is, I want to post more about the things that are happening to me. I like reading my own blog, and it's extremely therapeutic going down memory lane whenever I read a post. Hopefully, my mobile photos aren't too bad. Moving on...

I just got back from an extended vacation in Palawan! I want to post all of my photos but I haven't edited/collated them yet. I'll share them with you soon as I can. For now, I'll show you some of the snapshots I took with my phone during the trip. Can I just say I have a wonderful boss with such a kind heart? I've been with the company for over a month, which is still a part of my probationary period, but I was allowed to go on vacation leave for 6 days! Am I lucky or what?? I haven't felt more secure and happy with my job until now. I may not have as much friends as I did back in my old company, but I believe I'm gradually getting acquainted with the relevant people in my new one.

I wasn't supposed to blog about this recipe because the photos I took were terrible, but a lot of my online friends have been asking about the recipe, so here goes! I've been meaning to try this recipe for quite sometime now but haven't really had the time to do so. Now that I'm unemployed, ha, I have all the time in the world to try out everything on Pinterest. And yes, even that DIY shit. 
First on the list, the no-bake blueberry cheesecake! I've seen a lot of videos and blogs talking about how easy this is. So I thought, if it's foolproof, then I couldn't probably go wrong. Can I? A lot of people also say try and try until you succeed, hahaha! My first try wasn't perfect but I hope with the help of the instructions I'll be giving, you get to make the perfect one when you finally try it! Let's start! PS, please don't laugh at my photos. I tried my best to get a good angle but I guess a plastic container doesn't look as attractive as a springform pan. 

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. 

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It's a day before Christmas and here I am, still sick from last week's workload. I had to overwork myself last week so I can afford to be on leave for 2 weeks, major YAY! Last week may be tiring but I have 2 full weeks ahead of me--to slack off, sleep, eat and just do anything non-work related. Weeeeh! 

For today, I'll be a very quick recipe you might want to try it this Christmas--which is tomorrow! It's easy, quick and healthy!  By the way, it's on a microwaveable container because I made it as food for the office LOL. 

Procedure

2. In a pan, saute onions, shrimps, mushrooms and pesto sauce. 

3. Place cooked shrimp on the lettuce, top with cucumber. Add salt and pepper to taste.