A recipe that worthy to try

Potato Pancake

Onions were my most hated ingredient.why? Because it makes me cry while cutting as if it's begging me to stop from cutting it and I don't like the spicy taste that onion gave but onions have a lot of benefits to promote health in many ways. So, I tried to cook something that has onion but if you eat it, you will felt as if there's no onion.

So, Let's Go!

Things that you needed:

    4large size Potatoes

    1medium white onion

    1 1/2 cup cold water

    2 tsp. Salt

    Cooking oil

    Cornstarch  

All you need to do:

1. Wash the potatoes and onion then cut it into cubes.

Notes:

• if you wash the onion after you peel the onion skin it can lessen or remove the spicy taste that onion had.

2. Put potatoes, onion, and water into a blender.

Notes:

• You can also use a food shredder if you don't have a blender.

• You don't have to measure the water, and you just needed enough water to run the blender.

• When using a blender, you need to add water to prevent the malfunction or the overheating.

3. if the mixture is well blended, you can now strain to drain all the water that you added.

Notes:

• if there's a starch left in the water all you need to do is let water sit for a while, so the starch will sink down on to the bottom and you can add it to the batter.

4. Add cornstarch and salt to taste then mix it well.

5. Heat oil in the pan

Notes:

• Add a generous amount of oil.

• a little bit oil won't turn pancake into shiny, crispy and golden brown looking. It will be dry and not appetizing.

6. know that the oil is ready, you need to fry test.

7. Add the mixture according to your preferred size.

8. if the side of the pancake turns into golden brown flipped it over to cook the other side.

9. strain the cooked pancake to remove the excess oil.

Notes:

•  you can use Food tissue paper to prevent surfaces from being covered by grease drips.

10. Serve until hot and Enjoy.

Benefits of Onions 

1. Packed With Nutrients

- Onions are nutrient-dense, meaning they are low in calories but high in vitamins and mineral.

2. May Benefit Heart Health

- Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation and reduce cholesterol levels (all of which may lower heart disease risk)

3. Contain Cancer-Fighting Compound

- Garlic and onions have been linked to preventing the risk of certain cancer such as stomach and colorectal.

Love,

Ms. E

My Kitchen Journey

Cabbage Pancake

Before I start the recipe, let me tell you my kitchen journey on how I learned to cook.

As I remember when I was a kid, I really love watching people giving cooking tutorials and watching my mom and brother when they were cooking for our family but the problem that time even though I want to help them and try to cook on my own, I still can’t, cause I am still a little kid, who can’t even reach the kitchen table and still needed a chair for support.

 At that time, I got scolded  for the reason for what if I got hurt by the process of it and be the burden for them instead of easing the work by helping them in the kitchen, honestly I got hurt by their word and thinks that am I am really a burden for them? I just wanted to help them

( oh! If you call me a pebble minded and childish for easily getting hurt and mad, I am openly accepting your thoughts for me cause I am really still a child on that time) 

but  later on, they talked to me and made me realized that they just love me, so they are afraid that I’ll get hurt and they told me if I really wanted to learn cooking I should be taller to reach our kitchen table (let me tell you, they are such a meanie L L ).

I needed to cut my story for now and let’s go back to my main goal that was to teach you some dish.

so, Here we go :)

All you need to have:

1/2 Cabbage
1 White onion
1 Green or red bell pepper
1-2 Eggs
Black ground pepper
salt
1 Knorr pork cubes
All-purpose flour
Cornstarch

 All you have to do: 

1. Wash the cabbage, green or red bell pepper and white onion then cut it into tiny bit strips and put it into a bowl.

2. Add egg, green or red bell pepper, and the chopped white onion.

 3. Put the right amount of salt, pepper, knorr pork cubes then mix well.

Notes :  

• before you mix the pork cube in the vegetable mixture, you need to dissolve it first into the water, so later on it can easily stir well.

4. Add a spoonful of flour to the bowl, a large spoon of cornstarch; stir evenly to form a vegetable paste.

5. Heat oil in the pan then pour the vegetable paste into the pan; spread it evenly and wait for 3 minutes until it became a golden brown, it means crunchy and then flipped it over for another three minutes.

6. Serve and Enjoy :) 

Quotes for the day:

“NO ONE is born a GREAT COOK, One Learns by Doing”

LOVE,

Ms. E

KITCHEN RECIPES

SPARE RIBS CALDERETA  (KALDERETANG BUTO-BUTO)

Actually, Caldereta's name was derived from the Spanish word "caldera" meaning cauldron. The dish is similar to meat stews from the Iberian peninsula and was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish during their 300-year occupation of the Philippines.

Now, Kaldereta can consider as one of the most popular dishes here in the Philippines aside from Adobo and each family has their own version; it was typically served at special occasions, parties, and festivities.

Today, My brother decided to cook this dish cause I don't really know how to, so for the meantime, I am there just to observe and silently taking notes of what he actually did.  

So, here it is the Recipe for this dish 

ALL YOU NEED TO HAVE :

1-kilo Pork Spareribs cut into serving pieces

1 medium carrot cut into cubes

2 medium potatoes cut into cubes

1 large red bell pepper

1 knorr pork cubes 

2 tbsp. peanut butter

 (he didn't use it, we don't like the taste of it  )

5 cloves minced garlic

 1  liver spread or paste

1 can  of dry peas

1 large white onion chopped

salt, pepper, and sugar

chilies (optional)

ALL YOU NEED TO DO :

1. Boil pork ribs in a pot of water until the meat is tender. Remove from the pot but don't discard the water yet, you can use later.

2. In the pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sautè garlic and onions then add back the spare ribs and sautè for at least 2-3 mins.

3. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste, stir until pork is well coated. Add salt and pepper to taste, stir and wait for a minute.

    4. Pour a small amount of spare ribs broth. Set heat to high and cover pot with a lid. Once the liquid starts boiling, set heat to medium-low. Cook it for 45 mins.

5. Add liver paste, potatoes, carrots, sugar. Stir until well combined. Simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat until sauce becomes slightly thick then Add bell pepper.

6.               Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning accordingly and if you like it to have a little bit twist, you can add chilies. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes then turn off the heat. 

Serve with rice and enjoy!

K Drama (Korean Drama) Recommendation

K drama (Korean Drama) Recommendation

Are you looking for a good drama to watch? Let me suggest some of it that I truly love to watch as of 2019. 

10. My First First Love 

(both seasons has 8 episodes completed)

My First First Love (Korean: 첫사랑은 처음이라서; RR: Cheossarangeun Cheoeumiraseo; lit. Because It's My First Love) is a South Korean television series starring Ji Soo, Jung Chae-Yeon and Jung Jin-young. The first season was released on Netflix on April 18, 2019. The second season was released on July 26, 2019.

The series is a reboot of 2015 On Style drama My First Time, which was produced by the same production company. The latter's writer Jung Hyun-Jung is credited as the series creator. 

But what it is all about?

The story is about five youth with the ages of 20 years old, who leaves their home due to their own individual reasoning and now they began to live together and learn to love. The five friends are Tae-O (Ji Soo), Song-Yi (Jung Chae-Yeon), Do-Hyun (Jin Young), Ga-Rin (Choi Ri) and Hoon (Kang Tae-Oh).

9. My Absolute Boyfriend 

(it has 40 episodes)

My Absolute Boyfriend (Korean: 절대 그이; RR: Jeoldae Geui) is a 2019 South Korean television series based on the Japanese manga series of the same name; starring Yeo Jin-goo, Bang Min-ah, and Hong Jong-hyun. It aired on SBS TV's Wednesdays & Thursdays at 22:00 KST from May 15 to July 11, 2019 

But what it is all about?

It’s all about Um Da-da (Bang Min-ah) is a special effect makeup artist and secretly dating the popular actor Ma Wang-Joon (Hong Jong- Hyun), who is on the rise. It started when Wang-Joon gets busy because of work and felt tired of their relationship, so, their seven-years-long relationship ended. All of a sudden Zero Nine (Young-gu) (YeoJin-Goo) appears in her life, he was a humanoid robot that was programmed to be in love with his one and only girlfriend. Because of an accidental kiss, it activates Young-gu and he takes Da-da as his girlfriend. Da-da and Young-gu get closer and fall for each other, but as typical drama, there’s always a villain that wants to harm the protagonist. Meanwhile, Diana (Hong Seo-young), the original owner of Zero Nine, comes after them to take Young-gu back. In the end, My Absolute Boyfriend is about love with a robot that is humane and unstinting.

Throughout the series, Young-gu shows what true love is as he learns about love and becomes the absolute boyfriend.

8. Kill it 

(it has 12 episodes completed)

Kill It (Korean: 킬잇; RR: Kil It) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jang Ki-Yong and Nana. It aired on OCN from March 23 to April 28, 2019.

But what it is all about?

Kim Soo-Hyun (Chan Ki- Young)is an elite assassin. He kills his targets and disappears. His identity like race, age or name is unknown to others. Individuals, gangs and organizations from all over the world hire Kim Soo-Hyun. Deep within his mind, he wants to have affection from people. Now, Kim Soo-Hyun has to kill to find his family.

Do Hyun-Jin (Nana) graduated at the top of her class from a police university. She is an excellent detective who is also arrogant. She is usually dressed fashionably. Do Hyun-Jin comes across as cold-hearted, but she sympathizes with those in painful situations. Now, Do Hyun-Jin chases after Kim Soo-Hyun to reveal a mystery related to her lover's death.

7. Perfume 

(it has 32 episodes completed)

Perfume (Korean: 퍼퓸; RR: Peopyum) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Shin Sung-rok, Ko Won-hee, Cha Ye-Ryun, and Kim Min-kyu. It aired on KBS2 from June 3 to July 23, 2019.

But what it is all about?

Seo Yi Do is a top designer. Although he appears to be the perfect man on the outside, his personality leaves something to be desired. On top of that, he has about 52 phobias and 35 allergies.

Min Jae Hee is a middle-aged housewife, who has devoted her life to her family only to see it fall apart before her eyes.

She (Min Jae Hee) attempts to commit suicide but stops when she suddenly received a parcel that contains perfume from a deliveryman and discovers that it is a so-called miracle perfume that can make her look young again. After recovering her youth, she ends up walking the runway in one of Seo Yi Do’s fashion shows and signs with a top modeling agency to become a celebrity.

Both of them get a second chance at romance in what is described as a fantasy romantic comedy.

6. Romance is a Bonus Book 

(it has 32 episodes completed)

Romance is a Bonus Book (Korean: 로맨스는 별책부록; RR: Romaenseuneun Byeolchaekburok) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk. It aired from January 26 to March 17, 2019, on tvN.

But what it is all about?

Cha Eun-ho (Lee Jong- Suk) is a successful genius writer and the youngest chief editor ever at his publishing company. He is smart and handsome. He is also even-tempered at work, but he has a warm heart and a reasonable personality.

Kang Dan-Yi (Lee Na-Young) used to be a popular copywriter, but she is not anymore. She is now broke and unemployed. Even though she tries to find a job, due to her impressive career and excellent educational background, she is unable to find a new job. Finally, Kang Dan-Yi gets a job at a publishing company by lying about her background. They face personal and professional challenges as they slowly start to realize their true feelings for each other.

5. Abyss 

(it has 16 episodes completed)

Abyss (Korean: 어비스; RR: Eobiseu) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Park Bo-young, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Lee Sung-Jae. It aired on tvN's Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:30 KST time slot from May 6 to June 25, 2019.

But what it is all about?

What if you are tragically died and are given another chance of life through a soul- reviving marbles in a magical abyss but the consequence is your appearance will be changing and you will still remain dead to your loved ones, will you still want it?. This was the story of Ko Se- Yeon (Park Bo-Young) and Cha Min (Ahn Hyo-Seop) finding the truth behind their death.

4. Touch Your Heart

 (it has 16 episodes completed)

Touch Your Heart (Korean: 진심이 닿다; RR: Jinsimi Data; lit. Reach of Sincerity) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yoo In Na and Lee Dong-Wook, they previously worked together in 2016 TvN Drama Series “Goblin”. It is based on the web novel of the same name which was first published in 2016 by KakaoPage. It aired on tvN from February 6 to March 28, 2019.

But what it is all about?

Oh Yoon-Seo is a popular actress. She is famous for her beautiful appearance, but her acting is bad. She gets involved in a scandal with the son from a chaebol (rich) family. Her acting career declines precipitously.

Oh Yoon-Seo (Yoo In-Na) hears that a famous screenwriter wants her to play the lead female role for a drama series. The character works as a secretary for a lawyer. To gain experience for the role, Oh Yoon-Seo is required to work as a lawyer's secretary for a few months. Meanwhile, Kwon Jung-Rok (Lee Dong-Wook) is an attorney for a law firm. He is arrogant and cold-hearted. One day, his boss asks Kwon Jung-Rok to let actress Oh Yoon-Seo work as his secretary for 3 months. He is not happy about the situation, but he has to accept.

3. He is Psychometric

 (it has 16 episodes completed)

He Is Psychometric (Korean: 사이코메트리 그녀석; RR: Saikometeuri Geunyeoseok; lit. That Psychometric Guy) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Park Jin-young, Shin Ye-Eun, Kim Kwon, and Kim Da-som. It aired on tvN's Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:30 KST time slot from March 11 to April 30, 2019.

But what it is all about?

Having an ability to read another person’s memory, is it good or bad? This drama is about Lee Ahn (Park Jin-Young) acquires the power of psychometry, the ability to read a person or an object's past through physical contact, and he decides to use it to take bad people down. But the problem is, he does not know how to control his power yet, and then he meets Yoon Jae-in (Shin Ye-Eun) who tries her best to hide her painful secrets. Together with his foster guardian, prosecutor Kang Sung-mo (Kim Kwon), and the latter's colleague, investigator Eun Ji-soo (Kim Da-som), they team up and struggle to solve an elusive case that has been haunting the lives of Ahn, Sung-mo, and Jae-in.

2. Angel's Last Mission: Love 

(it has 32 episodes completed)

Angel's Last Mission: Love (Korean: 단, 하나의 사랑; RR: Dan, Hanaui Sarang; lit. Dan, Only Love) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Shin Hye-sun, Kim Myung-soo, Lee Dong-gun, Kim Bo-mi, Do Ji-won and Kim In-Kwon. It aired on KBS2's Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) from May 22 to July 11, 2019.

But what it is all about?

If you are an angel and suddenly receives a mission that you need to find true love to the assigned person and if you succeeded you can return to heaven but what if you were the one that falls in love instead. What will happen to you and to the person who is assigned with you?. This was the story of Kim Dan (Kim Myung Soo), who is a troublemaker and optimistic angel and Lee Yeon-Seo (Shin Hye-Sun), a ballerina who doesn’t believe in love.

Are you curious? You need to find out about their story too.

1. Hotel Del Luna

(as of now it has 8 episodes and still counting)

Hotel Del Luna (Korean: 호텔 델루나; RR: Hotel Delluna) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Ji-Eun and Yeo Jin-goo. Written by the Hong sisters, it premiered on tvN on July 13, 2019.

But what it is all about?

What if due to your father mistake you will be started to work in a not so ordinary Hotel that is called "Hotel Del Luna" who owned by a lady named Jang Man-Wol (IU) that was stuck on that place; this has actually happened to  Koo Chan- Sung (Yeo Jin-Goo)

What are you waiting for, join me to find out the secret behind of the sin of Jang Man-Wol to get a heavy punishment just like that to be stuck on that place for so many years?

My top 10 Korean drama as of now 2019 that is worthy to try. 

If you love it, spread it to others and follow me back

Love, 

Ms. E 

Adorable creatures "CATS"

Cats

Do you like cutie cats or you prefer brave doggies? Which one do you prefer to have, a cutie cat that looks like that they ruled the world.

 or 

a dog that was the bravest and considered a man’s best friend? 

It all depends on you, on which one you will choose or you can also choose other pets that you preferred. But today we will about cats and why you should love them more.

But if you ask me, which one do I really prefer and without a doubt, I will answer a big word of CATS.

For me, Cats is the most adorable creatures that I ever have seen, there’s a million reason for you to love a cat but how much do you really know your cat.

• Do you know that cats are an intelligent and very independent animal? They are free to choose things that they feel like doing it.

• Do you know that they will not hesitate to demand whatever the cats want, be it food or the toy that they want to play with, in short cats act as they are the king/queen, who ruled the world; cats are good at begging.
  
  
  

• Do you know that when the cat likes you they do everything just to get your attention; it will either endlessly meow at you or even rub against your leg and follow you around.
  

• Do you know that cats are like us, they can watch, listen and talk or answered us as if they truly understand what we were saying.
  

• Do you know that you can tell if your cat is relaxed by lifting it up; a relaxed cat is loose and light and a scared cat is tight and heavy?

• Do you know that some cats may even learn to do tricks, just like dogs! But they are too lazy to showcase it or they do it when they feel like doing it.

• Do you know that cats can jump on high places or even sleep on secluded area, and have a motto that best to describe it " if I fit, I sit or even sleep on it".

• Do you know that they are a very curious animal as if they want to know everything.

There are a lot of things, that you have to know, but the things that I really love about them the most, was there cute little paws, oh to tell you truth they are very soft that you want to pinch it and played with it, some people even make a drawing with cat’s paws. 

And cats are there when you are feeling down; even they don’t talk, they can comfort you as if they know that you are not feeling well.

If  I love their paws, there’s a thing that I don’t like and that was their eyes but not really I don’t like them maybe because I got scared when those eyes glowed at night and watching me when I was sleeping with those eyes.

So, what about you? What do you really love about them?

 Share it with me.

Love, 

Ms. E

P.S photos are not mine, so thank you to the owner of those photos