Wednesday, February 17, 2010

time to buy gold bullion

My mom has been talking me into investing and just a few days ago mentioned that now is the time to buy gold bullion. She always believes that gold never depreciates and since commodity market is on the rise, it is best to invest in gold now. I have no doubt about it too but it's just that, before I get myself into something, I want to make sure that I have complete knowledge in what I am going to be investing on, I know what returns it will give me and I am confident in it. I know that moms are always right but it aint bad to research some more first before diving into something new, right?

Sunday, February 14, 2010

love love love


A happy valentines to everyone. I hope that everyone had a grand time celebrating this season of love. May you all experienced the joy in loving and falling in love. May you all feel the spirit of being wanted and needed by another human being. May peace love and happiness reign in your hearts all the time. Love love love, everyone!!!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

seafood bonanza

For a struggling and newbie pesco-vegetarian like me, this is heaven. Love love love it!!!

family vacation

Have you ever dreamt of going out of town. In a nice secluded beach boasting of white sand and clear waters? Well, I have. And I can't wait for the time when I can really go and explore its wonders. My pregnancy has stopped me from travelling farther than a 20 minute drive to the office so the very first chance I get to tracel, I would really love to go to a place similar to the ones my friend from the US went to. If and when we get the chance to travel for a family vacation, I would really love to try out Azul Beach Resort - on a beautiful stretch of the Bahia Pentempich beach in Puerto Moreles, re-opened this season after being completely redesigned, and is the first boutique all-inclusive resort. Lizzie and Sky would love it there because of the amenities that they offer like like strollers, cribs, baby milk heaters, beach games, coloring books, refrigerators for milk and medicines, and even kid-sized bathrobes. I am hoping against hope that we can one day visit this place.

Monday, October 19, 2009

feasting in our eyes

Appetizer
When was the last time you had your hair cut/trimmed?
Just a couple of weeks ago. I make this a bi-monthly thing now that I am pregnant. Don't want to look really stressed out.


Soup
Name one thing you miss about being a child.
Innocence and Simplicity

Salad
Pick one: butter, margarine, olive oil.
Olive Oil

Main Course
If you could learn another language, which one would you pick, and why?
French


creamy carbonara

Spaghetti

500 grams spaghetti
6 quarts salted boiling water
1 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Add spaghetti noodles to salted boiling water, bring water back to a boil.
2. Cook spaghetti until Al Dent (barely tender) about 6-8 minutes (Tasting is the only way to test doneness. Never overcook pasta)
3. Add oil during the last 2 minutes. To keep spaghetti from sticking together wen it is drained.
4. Drain but leave hot, ready to use.

Sauce

6-8 slices lean bacon, cut into large pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2- 3 small pieces garlic, minced (I prefer more garlic)
4 egg whites
2-3 tablespoons Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly grated black pepper to taste.

1. Cook bacon in olive oil crisp in moderate heat. If bacon is excessively fatty, pour off some of the bacon fat.

2.Add garlic during the last minute of cooking.

3. Working quickly, blend hot bacon-garlic sauce into hot spaghetti noodles in heated serving bowl.

4. Work in eggs quickly with grated cheese, tossing spaghetti.

5. Add pepper to taste.

6. Eggs will harden from the heat of the fat and spaghetti.

7. Serve at once. Delicious with Tossed green Salad and your favorite wine.

rare coins

My 4 year old has been bugging me about starting up a rare coins collection that she learned in school. Apparently, her friends' moms are into the hobby so much that they are convincing other moms to try and do the same. And due to the insistent prodding of my little girl, I was obliged to research a bit on this endeavor. During my research, I have stumbled upon Monaco Rare Coin which offers a unique, vast and impressive array of resources for investors and collectors alike. Monaco Rare Coin is actively involved in all aspects of the rare coin trade the wholesale market, the collector market, the international market and auctions. I thought to myself that if and when I decide to venture into this hobby, I might as well try Monaco as they are not only reliable but they are really credible in this field.
 

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