I tagged along with Rotch to the first day of the 3rd Tagcom Toys & Hobbies Fair last February 28 at the Robinson’s Place Ermita. The event went on for two days and showcased toys and collectibles, as well as US comic books and mangas. The place was jampacked with people. While I went home without a purchase, I did manage to snag some photos.
1.Kris Allen
2.Danny Gokey
3.Alexis Grace
4.Allison Iraheta
5.Adam Lambert
6.Scott MacIntyre
7.Jorge Nunez
8.Lil Rounds
9.Michael Sarver
10.Jasmine Murray
11.Megan Corkrey
12.Matt Giraud
13.Anoop Desai
These days, more and more people are having less time to prepare home cooked meals. After a busy day at work or school, the last thing we want to do when we get home is labor over a stove. But cooking need not be a chore.
Here’s a quick and easy adobo recipe that’s done in about 10 minutes that takes less time than rice to cook.
This recipe uses canned squid instead of fresh, eliminating the need to clean the squid, therefore cutting the prep time more than half.
10-Minute Adobong Pusit
Ingredients:
1 can canned squid with canning liquid
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3-4 tbsp cane vinegar
salt
2-3 tsp brown sugar
pepper corns
a slice of ginger
Separate squid from the canning liquid. Set a side. Cut the squid into rings. Pour the canning liquid into a saucepan and add in vinegar, pepper corns, sugar, garlic, onions and ginger. Put on medium heat and allow to simmer. Season with salt. Taste the sauce and adjust the vinegar, salt, and sugar according to taste. Lower the heat, and drop in squid. Continue to simmer until slightly reduced and the vinegar has cooked. Served warm with hot steamed rice.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
2 cups ripe mangoes, cut into small cubes (about 2-3 large mangoes)
1 cup nata de coco, well drained
1/2 cup cooked sago (small)
3/4 cup all purpose cream, chilled
2-3 tablespoon mango puree
4-6 tablespoons condensed milk
In a mixing bowl, combine all purpose cream, mango puree and condensed milk. Adjust mango puree and condensed milk to suit your taste. Stir until well mixed. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Chill thoroughly before serving. Makes 4-6 servings.
Ryan’s Tip: Serve in small bowls or martini glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint.