Food, Culture & Everything in Between

Aside from the station computers which was severely affected and got damaged from the flash flood that hit our place, our household appliances and electronics as well as our mobile phones and other gadgets was also damaged. Although we were able to retrieve and restore some of them but its just painful to see that some of it is not working anymore. It can’t be repaired or fixed because some of this electronics are sensitive specially when it is soaked in water. I have lots of back up phones left during the flood.

I was able to find them and my hubby advised me to clean the phone first, remove the battery and let the phone unit dried in direct sunlight. I let it dried for almost two days and thanked God when I tried to turn it on, it worked perfectly just fine. I just need to buy batteries for my other mobile back up phones as a replacement since some of them already got busted when I tried to turn it on immediately. 

Tags: batteries, electronics, mobile phones

When it comes to electronics, gadgets, computers, cables and wiring, I usually consult my hubby about it since I am not familiar of those things. My hubby wants everything in place so anytime that he wanted to fix something, he can easily see his things that he keep in one place. Cable and wire management is very often overlooked by some people because they tend to think that once they put their side case panel on it doesn’t matter that the cables and wires inside the computer are messy. They have a jungle of cables, power cords, and wires behind their computer case and desk where dozens of cables are placed.

I do believe that setting up proper and neat cable and wire management is an important step inside a computer case. A nicely set up cables and wires can improve your airflow significantly. No matter how powerful your heat sinks and fans are, if they can’t move the air as they should, they won’t deliver the high level of performance you expect. Besides, how much fun is it to fiddle inside your computer when you open up your case and see a huge mess?

Tags: cable, wire management

I really adore a contemporary pool house which is light, bright and airy with amazing details at every turn. I like a house with watery aqua-colored oasis just outside its door that’s inviting us to jump on a warm and sunny days. I have found a very nice house at Monteria, Colombia with a vibrant exterior with its floor-to-ceiling windows shaded by gauzy sheer curtains in blue. An ultra modern lighting definitely creates a fabulous focal point overhead that really draws an attention to a tile embellished ceiling. This contemporary style home is refreshing, both inside and out.

I also like heating a swimming pool with a pool heat pump because it makes the water more comfortable and can significantly extend the period in the year when our outdoor pool can be used. It is a suitable enclosure and we can also save its wasted energy.

Tags: home, home improvement, house, swimming pool

I like a rest house that incorporates nature into a modern living with things like gardens, plants and animal features. This is perfect for environment that provides ample space for this kind of lifestyle. There’s nothing like a log home plotted in the midst of a deep wooded area, right? Log homes completely assimilate nature into one.  It’s a great lifestyle and living without the need to artificially grow plant life or attract animals.

I would definitely choose a log home which will serve as our rest house. It would be a great idea if we could built a log home at our hometown. This will bring back good memories of my childhood. Oh how I miss those days. I like a log home which is built from a foundation with log cabin furniture, walls, doors and a roof. All that’s needed to start building it is our budget and  a constructor who is well skilled in home construction and logging. 

Tags: furniture, home improvement, log cabin

It can be quite frustrating when you want to shop but you don’t have enough cash. Good thing coupons are there to help us save money from buying the things that we want to buy. Coupons are such an incredible way to shop. This is because we as consumers will be treated to a unique offers and latest sears coupons printable that which are valuable online.

By using this coupons, you will have the chance to purchase high quality products. It is also available round the clock as long acos we could present valid sears coupons printable at relevant stores. We саn always ɡеt thе best deals thаt best suits our personal needs. In other words, we can pay less and shop more!

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Who wouldn’t want this yummy croissants for breakfast? I’m sure you all do. You can also enjoy eating it during your snack time. This croissant is a light, flaky, buttery pastry formed into crescent shapes. Croissants are popular within Europe and outside Europe and are usually eaten with coffee. This croissants from the photo above was actually taken by my mom when she enjoyed eating it as her breakfast one morning.

Croissants are sometimes filled with sweet ingredients like fruits or custard and they are even used like bread to make sandwiches. These buttery, flakey treats take a very long time to do from scratch and will require patience, hours and skill with pastry-making but once you’ve tried handmade croissants, you’ll never want the ready-made ones again.

Tags: bread, croissants, pastry making

Having a long, lush and beautiful eyelashes are every woman’s dream! I know cause its my dream too. Well, in these modern times it is possible to grow longer eyelashes in just weeks. We can do it using a natural method such as getting the most essential vitamins to help the growth of eyelashes which is the vitamin E.

A home remedy will also help grow eyelashes  such as massaging a natural lubricant like olive oil into your lashes every night and then washing them in the morning.You can also try some synthetic grow long eyelashes options available on the market today.

Whether you choose to take the home care treatment or the synthetic drug application, you can learn how to make your eyelashes grow and see the full results with longer and natural eyelashes for several weeks or months. 

Tags: beauty products, eye products, eyelashes

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It has been an American tradition where they celebrate thanksgiving with a sumptuous and lavish meal where Turkey has been the centerpiece. I actually haven’t eaten a turkey yet since chicken is more popular here in our country. According to my sister in law who lives in the U.S., turkey is one of the healthiest meats on the market today and it is tastier and healthier than chicken. The white meat of the turkey is juicier and has more taste than the white meat of a chicken.

American families gather every year to enjoy this holiday tradition where the center of which is of course the Thanksgiving Turkey.  Roasted turkey is always in demand as far as Thanksgiving dinner is concerned. Deep frying, smoking and even grilling methods are gaining popularity too.

Today, there are different versions of turkey dishes and recipes. New preparations Thanksgiving recipes are coming up every day which will take just 20 minutes to make a delicious Thanksgiving turkey. Well, no matter what style of cooking it may be, as long as it a great time for families to create traditions and memories that will last a lifetime.

Tags: culture, meal, thanksgiving, traditions, turkey

Alcohol addiction is certainly one of the major problems that is experienced by many people around the world. One of the victim of this addiction is my uncle. I remember way back during my elementary days, aside from his things, he sold lots of our household items including my imported toys and even our canned goods and other foods stored at home. He exchanged all of it for alcohol and drugs. That’s how addicted he is on his vices.

But the time has come for him when he can’t get over from himself from being an alcoholic and drug addict person. He was sent to the hospital because he’s having a 50-50 life. Thanked God he was rescued immediately and he had overcome death. After that incident, he went to an alcohol treatment center just like los angeles rehab to help him recover. The therapists and counselors worked with him and helped him in learning to develop a healthy lifestyle habits. He already completed his  rehab program and he is back on his normal living where he is completely free from his vices.

Tags: alcoholism, program, treatment, vices

One of my hubby’s homemade specialty is this yummy and delicious Batchoy.  He craves for this noodle dish after he breaks from fasting.  He got this homemade dish  from her mother since they used to sell Batchoy before at their small canteen inside the school campus. His recipe doesn’t have many ingredients unlike the original and commercialized Batchoy since it is just homely made but the taste  is really flavorful . 

Here are the ingredients:

Miki or Egg noodles

pork belly, sliced in small pieces

 1 medium sized white onion, finely chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

crushed fried garlic

3 stalks spring onion, chopped

Method:

1. In a pot add oil then sauté garlic and onion, stir fry until onions turn translucent.

2. Now add the broth and pork belly  and bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.

3.  Add salt, pepper or magic sarap to taste and cook the noodles according to instructions. Place the cooked noodles  in a bowl.

5. Pour hot boiling broth in the noodle bowl together with meat then top it with fried garlic and spring onion. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tags: homemade, recipe, specialty