Kung Hei Fat Choi!
It's a special day so let's make something special.
And that something special is called Garlic Beef with Lemon.
The ingredients are very simple:
The steps are pretty simple too:
Keeping with this year's theme of 'healthy living', a few weekends back, my partner-in-crime and I went hiking again. We drove about 20 minutes to reach another hiking spot called Davis Creek Regional Park in Washoe County, Nevada. We decided to go right after lunch so we can take our time and not hurry back since the sun sets early during the winter season. Just like the time we went to our last hike in Jones Creek Trail, we both haven't tried hiking in Davis Creek so we were excited. When we got to the regional park, we immediately set on the first trail we saw. It's challenging to bring a DSLR when hiking so I left Nestor at home and took the pictures from a camera phone instead. Over 5 minutes into the trail, we came at a fork in the road. It gave us options on what trail we want to take- The Discovery Trail which is about 1.7 miles or the Ophir Creek Trail which is 7.5 miles. The former offers a short trail while the latter offers a longer trail and it's going up the mountain (which means more challenge). So I guess by now you've already guessed the trail we took.
The hike up to the mountain is steep. Rocks, dried leaves, dried woods and big trees are the usual sights when coming up the mountain. The trail got steeper and slippery (if you're not wearing the right gear for hiking). There were areas where you have to be really careful to avoid falling in a bed of thorny bushes or sharp dried woods. Along the way, we even got each a sturdy stick to help us trek the trails.
Have you ever felt a food craving that seemed to last for days and just won't stop until you give in? Mine started about a week ago and the name "chicken wings" is the culprit. I don't know how it happened but I woke up one morning with this craving in my mind all the time. I knew it wouldn't go away so I decided to give myself the chance to indulge. Since I don't want to fry the wings, I thought of baking it instead. It's healthier anyway. I haven't done it but you know me, I like to live dangerously.
I gathered a few ingredients to make my wings.
Now let me take you through my super easy step-by-step process:
1. Season the wings.
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PROSPEROUS YEAR OF THE DRAGON, FRIENDS!
How's the start of 2012 treating you? I hope it's treating you splendidly.
As for me, 2012 and I started on the right foot but I know that we're still getting to know each other. However, I'm positive that we're going to be great friends very soon.
Before 2012 arrived, I have been hearing people talking about their new year's resolution and what they're planning to do to make it happen, moreso, stick with it until the year ends. Some would like to kick their cigarette habit, others their impulsive spending and some their excessive drinking. Whatever resolution you promised to work on this 2012, always keep in mind that it requires dedication and commitment so better be prepared to work hard on keeping it. But if you're going to ask me, doing something good for yourself doesn't need a brand new year to kick in. I'd say start when you want to start, regardless if it's in the middle or end of the year. What matters is the fact that you're going to begin and intend to finish the task. Agree?
Since we're on the subject of doing something good for oneself, I decided to continue making and keeping myself healthy for the rest of the year and for the years to come. I may have fallen through the cracks a couple of times but I have always managed to get back on my feet one day at a time. I've realized that health is indeed wealth. So what are the things I'm going to continue doing so far? Well for starters, not just eating breakfast but eating a healthy breakfast. Do you know that I rarely eat fruits? You read right. I'm not sure where my aversion of fruits began but it really takes a lot of effort on my part to make myself eat fruits. I made that known to my partner-in-crime but glad to know that it didn't stop him from slowly converting me to like fruits. So recently, I've been introduced to fresh fruit juices to jumpstart my mornings. My morning juice usually consists of carrots, celery, apple, pear, banana and yogurt. Sometimes, we put ripe avocado and cantaloupe. SImply put everything in the blender (don't forget to chop them first) and you'll have it in just a few minutes. Amazingly, it tastes fantastic! The moment you drink a tall glass of it, you instantly know that it's good for you. I may not have been converted to eating fruits but at least, I like drinking them every single morning.
Aside from the fresh juice, oatmeal is also a breakfast staple in the household. I like cooking them on the stove instead of putting it in the microwave. You just need milk and a little bit of sugar to go with it.
Christmas and Lechon. Two beautiful words that will instantly make you giddy with excitement. The former will make your heart skip because it's another wonderful year to celebrate with family and friends. While the latter will make your mouth salivate the moment you hear it. That's why this Christmas, why don't you invite the General's Lechon to grace your dining table?
When I got the invite from Spanky to sample, not just one, but three gorgeous roasted suckling pigs, I did not even think twice about going. You'd be crazy to turn down Philippines' national dish (in the most cholesterol-filled category). Brainchild of husband-and-wife team, Bryan and Lynett Ong, General's Lechon was brought to Manila from Bryan's hometown of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental. I asked Bryan, "Why General?" and all he did was point to his wife. Good husband.
When we entered the couple's kitchen, 3 medium-sized pig greeted us. And their names were Original, Curry and Chili-Garlic.
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