Monthly Archives: June 2007

Toots Magsino

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Toots Magsino, a classmate from Assumption highschool, makes us proud to be Filipino.  Her art work recently came out in the June Carnegie Playbill cover. Congratulations!!!

She is preparing for her first

solo exhibit in New York.  It is timely because she is celebrating her 10th year anniversary.  You can visit her website at:   www.tootsmagsino.com

 

“I value intimacy and directness in my work and that is why I choose to work in a fairly small size and scale. My works are not about big and bold thoughts. They are quiet, introspective, personal reflections. They do not scream out but rather whisper my inner thoughts. My art is an intimate dialogue between the viewer and myself. In a sense, it’s like a secret language between two individuals. As such, I prefer it to be understated and mysterious. There is much to discover in the tiny nuances and details of my work. It conveys more of my thoughts and feelings than the work lets on. But if one takes the time to observe the small details, one will discover something new every time the piece is viewed. It will be ever changing and ever-evolving. Just like me.”

June 13, 2007
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Children’s Day

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Children’s Day was organized by Tita Rose Lopez in celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony last June 10, Sunday at the San Antonio Parish Church. My kids normally do not like going to birthday parties anymore but for some reason they did not mind going to this when I told them about it. They did not join the games as the other kids were smaller than they were, but they certainly enjoyed the food and the activities like Henna tattoo and the kiddie salon. Thanks to Tita Rose for always helping out in the parish. It was a fun celebration.

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June 12, 2007
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Keena’s Special Day

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June 9, 2007
Count on John to whip up a grandiose, extravagant and special event……especially for his better half, Keena. We missed the other members of the de Jesus family who are out of town. But enjoyed the company of Keena’s family and close friends.
It was an exquisite celebration! Happy Birthday Keena!!
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June 9, 2007
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Visiting Xevi

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I finally got to see Xevi in person and at the same time visit the beautiful home of my cousins, Paolo and Katrina. Thanks for your kind hospitality and for letting me spend a few minutes with your good natured and adorable angel.
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June 7, 2007
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Bangus Belly Premium

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157764773503_0_bg.jpgI always wondered why bangus belly is not really bangus belly when you buy those packaged ones in the frozen section of the supermarkets.  The belly is there but there is so much meat around it still.  But I recently found just the BELLY!  There are two vendors at the Salcedo market.  They sell two kinds and call the pure belly “Bangus Belly PREMIUM.”  Claudel Foods ( Tel#  438-4856 / 912-1153) pack of around 8 pcs for P 170.00 and Yvan’s Seafoods ( Tel #:571-0741 or Mobile # 0917.880.9578 ) pack of around 4 pcs. for P 110.00. I do not even check the weight, i just get it because it is so valuable and rare to find! But the girl says it is around P 420 to P 400/kilo.  They are in the same row in the market and have styros and styros of frozen seafood inside.  Problem is, for the past 3 weeks, they have not had stocks.  So, good thing when i first went there I bought all they had. 

 

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There is another vendor in the same row but it has a little meat around it – but still much less than what you find at supermarkets and they usually have stock – Picky Moms Trading ( Bonuan brand ).  It has proper packaging and is BFAD approved. It costs around P 130.00 for about 5 pcs. They can also be found in Market Market at the Fiesta market.

 

The packaged one in the supermarket costs around P 140.00 to P 200.00 and it usually comes with 1 or 2 bellies only and it has a big portion of meat. So, I thought that my finds were a very good buy.

My two dads like this so I thought it was a great discovery.  Now they can really feast on just the belly and not worry who will have to eat the surrounding meat 🙂

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June 7, 2007
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Remembering Lola Glecy

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We remember a great woman- Lola Glecy, GRT, Mommy, Glecy, Gliceria.  She will always be known as the entrepreneur that pioneered the retailing industry in the Philippines. No one will ever compare to her.Though we miss her, she is always in our hearts and is very much alive in our daily lives. 
I felt that she believed in me, she always encouraged me to do my best….. to do what is right. She was always proud of my work and told me many of her trade secrets.  She was my mentor.  I really wish I had more time to spend with her and learn from her. I will always be proud to be her grandaughter………I love you Lola.  Your spirit will live on forever!

June 3, 2007
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Panini

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695769773503_0_bg.jpgAbout a year ago, we bought our first panini maker.  It is such a great machine because it is so easy to just pop in any sandwich inside and make it into a panini. 

We even prepared a panini buffet lunch in one of our Sunday family lunches that we hosted. It is easy to prepare plus everyone gets to make their own panini. 

Our panini station had:

Vegetables:  lettuce, mushroom, salad tomato, grilled red and green peppers

Spreads:  reduced fat mayonnaise, regular mayonnaise, pesto, garlic anchovy butter, garlic parmesan butter, butter, olive oil, Nutella

Deli:  bacon, pastrami, turkey breast ham, chicken ham, country ham, prosciutto, Jamon de Cagayan, Swiss bacon ham

Cheeses:  Gruyere, Fontina, Provolone, Mozzarella, cheddar and quesong puti

Bread choices:  whole wheat slice bread, plain slice bread,  foccacia, pandesal, ciabatta 

Other fillings:  tuna flakes, corned beef, adobo flakes

potato chips or french fries for sidings

I was not able to take photos of my buffet but my sister in law, Tina, also had her own version of the panini buffet and these are her photos.

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Skies the limit what you would like to offer in your panini buffet.

I scouted around also for Ciabatta bread and these are my finds: Le Couer – P 25.00 each, Deli France -P 125.00 for a pack of 5, S & R has it for around P 70.00 for a pack of 5 and in Salcedo market, a bread vendor sells it for around P 70.00 also for a pack of 5.    I recently discovered in French Baker mini ciabattas ( P 54.00 for 16 pcs. )  which is perfect for me because I like my sandwiches small.  They even have it in whole wheat ( P 60.00 for 16 pcs. ) .  Their regular ciabatas are square in shape and not rectangular like the others.

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I also pirated a panini recipe from my cousin, Ria.  She made for us this Pesto Panini which had pesto, pecan nuts and gruyere cheese.  So simple to make and so yummy. My pesto version – chopped fresh basil then add olive oil, parmesan cheese and salt. Spread a lot of it on the bread, add the pecan nuts ( a few pieces scattered ) and then add the gruyere cheese.  I particularly prefer gruyere as suggested by Ria.  TRY IT!
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June 1, 2007
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