Food Friday

This week's Featured Food Friday player is ...

Ms. Hazel, with her post: To the suburbs we go, on her blog HazelCeej.

Sinus-clearing seafood sour soup, that's what Ms. Hazel called it. I really wish I had one of those right now! Yes, it's that time of year again: sniffles time. But really, I think that that soup is perfect any time of the year (or day!) for me. Click on the shot to see more of Ms. Hazel's post!

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My post: Home-made Strawberry Topping

My son wanted to make (and eat, lol) cheesecake (the no-bake kind) but we didn't have any ready-made (in other words, CANNED) toppings. So, we made our own!

Ingredients

• Strawberries (frozen, or fresh)
• sugar, cinnamon
• vanilla, water
• butter (totally optional; I just felt like adding it)

Procedure

• Place fresh/frozen fruits in pot. Add a bit of water.
• Drizzle sugar, some ground cinnamon, vanilla, and butter.
• Simmer and mix every now and then until fruits are soft and liquid gets thick.
• Add some more water if needed.
• Remove from fire once satisfied with the consistency.
• Let cool completely before adding to your cheesecake.
• Indulge!

I think our strawberry topping needed more sugar (compared to the canned version), but I really didn't mind. I liked it. It tasted more ... real. :P

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Pink Live Thingies

No idea what these are ... I honestly thought they were maggots. Or maybe they are. They are really small. Really. Used my phone, with the macro lens. The food was gone in an hour!

Anyway, I like the thingies' color. :P

Pink!

Arm Candy

I have been looking at some of the pics being posted over at Instagram (yes, am afraid I am a bit "busy" over there, surfing. lol. So easy with a wifi capable phone!) and I must admit I am interested in some of those arm candies for sale. Oh, nothing really fancy. I just don't like my watch to feel lonely being all alone. Come to think of it, I always wear my wedding ring so my watch isn't always alone. It would be nice adding something different to spice things up, though.

Anyway, it's really not a priority. I like the "researching" part, though. Love the designs being offered.

Come to think of it, why not make it myself, huh?! :P

Food Friday

This week's Featured Food Friday player is ...

Ms. Tetcha Figuerres, with her post: Pagliacci at The Podium, on her blog Delight My Appetite.

That might look like any other tomato-based spaghetti, but it's got something that isn't found in our everyday spaghetti: crab fat! Together with shrimps, olive oil, and roasted bell peppers, this Spaghetti Travolara  is a must-try over at Pagliacci. Click on the shot to see what  Ms. Tetcha and her family ordered for dinner that day!

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I was craving for something sweet one afternoon and after looking at what I had on stock, decided to make these Fruity Pockets (I like how that sounds, compared to Fruity Tortillas! lol).

Ingredients

• fruit cocktail (one can, drained)
• tortillas (soft)
• all purpose cream (chilled)

Procedure

• Drain the can of fruit cocktail thoroughly. While draining, warm the tortillas. Keep warm, as much as possible. Don't toast to a crisp. Or else it will be hard to roll/cover/wrap the fruity mixture.
• Once the fruit cocktail is sufficiently drained, mix in the cool all purpose cream.
• Place on top of the warm tortillas then cover/roll/wrap.
• Enjoy!

I didn't add in any sugar/honey/sweetener since I find the fruit cocktail sweet already. It just needed something creamy to hold things together. I guess the cream just did the trick. It was nice, actually. Sort of like eating a fruity and creamy sandwich! lol.

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Food Friday

This week's Featured Food Friday player is ...

Ms. Dominique, with her post Har Gow and Egg Tarts on a Friday, on her blog: From Dominique's Desk.

I just LOVE the colors on these har gow pieces! I wish I know how to make them! To learn more about the shot above, do click on the shot and see Ms. Dominique's yummy post.

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Squash and Snow Peas Soup is the post for today!

Ingredients

• squash (peeled and chopped)
• snow peas
• chicken stock, cheese, milk, olive oil 
• garlic, pepper, salt

Procedure

• Place the squash together with the garlic cloves in a pan. Drizzle olive oil (or any oil that you have on hand), salt and pepper. Mix. Roast till tender.
• Peel the cloves and mash together with the squash. Set aside.
• Heat chicken stock (or you may opt to use plain water or vegetable stock), then add milk and sliced snow peas. Let simmer.
• Add the mashed mixture together with cheese and mix well.
• Adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Serve hot.

Honestly, immediately after roasting the squash I couldn't help but gobble a few. Then when I started mashing them I loved it even more because of the roasted garlic. But, I was planning on making soup, so I continued on. My kids liked it; I guess because of the cheese. lol. :P

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A Will and A Way - I need those!

Our eldest sister knows how to play the guitar. I never did get to take guitar lessons, though. I guess it's because the teacher retired during my time. There were days when she'd play the guitar and we'd sing together. Happy days. I know it's never too late to learn; I just wish I have the time and the resources. Well, I do know that you can find excellent guitar pickguards at musicians friend, but the time is something that am not so sure I can spare.

I know, if there's a will, there is a way! :)