Buttered Shrimp Recipe (Dampa Seaside Style)

INGREDIENTS:
1 kl large shrimp
500 ml of Orange soda (e.g. ROYAL)
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
10 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce
onion sprouts (chopped)
6 tablespoons of honey
4 oz butter (salted)
hot sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:
1.  Wash the shrimp.
2.  Boil the shrimp in Soda for 10 minutes.
3.  Drain the shrimp.  Set aside the stock used in boiling.
4.  Melt butter in a pan (with little amount of oil).
5.  Saute garlic, then add the shrimp.
6.  Add worcestershire sauce, honey and sugar.
7.  Add the stock.
8.  Let it simmer for a few minutes until it boils then add onion sprouts.
9.  Salt and pepper to taste.
10.Add the hot sauce according to your preference.

SERVING:
Good for 5 to 6 persons.

COST:
Approximately Php 800.00

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Pork Siomai Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kl ground pork
1/2 kl shrimp (small size usually used in saute)
1 small yam bean (native turnip) or singkamas
2 small size carrots
10 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce 
2 eggs
3 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt
pepper
molo wrapper (2 packs)
oil

PROCEDURE:
1. Cut the shrimp (according to your preference).  Set aside.
2. Mince the following: carrots and turnip.
3. Mix all the first 8 ingredients.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Individually wrap them on each Molo Wrapper. You can make approximately 80 pcs.
6. Boil water.
7. Brush the steamer with oil to avoid sticking.
8. When the water boils, steam the siomai 20 to 30 minutes.

Best served with fried chili-garlic (see photo below) in soy sauce and Philippine lime.

SERVING:  
Makes approximately 70 pcs.(or more) siomai

COST:
Approximately Php 400.00

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New Twist on a Tuna: TUNA MALUNGGAY PATTIES

For someone like me who is watching diet (most of the time), tuna is my best friend.  I treat myself with this healthy treat in different ways: (e.g. making a tuna sandwich, tuna salad, or even eating it plainly with a bit of lime and onions).

Now there's a new twist to enjoy the goodness of tuna...by making TUNA MALUNGGAY PATTIES!!!!!!

Ingredients:
1 can of 155 g of Century Tuna Hot and Spicy (lite)
2 cans of 105 g of Century Tuna Hot and Spicy (lite)
Fresh Malunggay leaves
Bread Crumbs
1 beaten egg

Chopped onions

Ground pepper

Salt

Directions:

1.  Drain the tuna. (remove all the oil)

2.  Set aside.

3.  Mix with the rest of the ingredients.

4.  Make a patty. (size depends on your preference)

5.  Deep fry in oil (preferably Palm Oil).  It should be cooked in high fire.

6.  After frying, set aside to drain the excessive oil.

7.  Serve.

Best served with the mixture of Vinegar, Fresh Garlic and Sugar.

  

A great alternative for your burger cravings!!!

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KITCHEN: "Kusina" in the heart of Greenbelt

I have been roaming around Greenbelt 3 for so long since I was working way back 2006 in Makati, when I got to discover this restaurant.  it has a homey and romantic ambiance.  Likewise, the place is not too crowded making it comfortable for everyone to dine-in. With their low ceiling light, the restaurant was turned into a perfect place to date and dine.

Two days ago, my hubby and I decided to go back here after 4 years (this resto is one of our first destinations in our dates) and we we're really excited to taste their signatured pasta.  I am talking about this:

UNDER  THE SUN

(Served with a garlic bread)

Php 255.00

It's a pasta with chili cream sauce and a mixture of seafood (clams, prawns, squid, tuna) in a plate. You can taste its distinct flavor of cream and cheese (I guess) with a bit of a spice (basil) and the kick of the sweet chili after every taste.  I suggest if you are going to order this one, eat it as the last entry for it has strong flavors.

We also tried one of their rice meals:

SWORD-IN

Php 285.00

Pan-fried prawns perfectly cooked...every bite of it is very rewarding.  The prawns are not rubbery nor overcooked, just perfectly seasoned and fried. It is served with crab fat sauce (taba ng talangka) over a rice and best to eat if you'll squeeze a generous amount of lemon (whih is also included in the meal).

KITCHEN  is also known on their famous BARBIE'S CUE (a combination of seafood and meat Kebab) for Php 240.00.  This will be my next project, to taste it!

Note: They are serving water with mint for free :)

I must say, this restaurant is best for those who wants solemnity while dining.  The ambiance is perfect.

RATE:  (Based on my experience)  1 out of 5, 5 as the highest.

FOOD: 5

AMBIANCE: 5

SERVICE: 4

COST: 4

I will be definitely coming back here!

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FOOD-A-HOLIC COUPLE

For more informations about their menu, click HERE.

KITCHEN is located at: 

1/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center

Makati City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 757-4565 to 66

SOURCE:  http://www.munchpunch.com

OUTBACK SEA: SIGNATURE STEAK TREAT

My hubby won a free gift certificate from OUTBACK STEAK and we have these chance to visit one of their branches at Glorietta:

Gift certificate

As we enter the venue, the whole staff are very accommodating and the place's ambiance is very relaxing:

Upon waiting for our orders, I took a photo of the following messages that catches my attention:

Hubby & I while waiting:

Finally, our appetizer has arrived:

The bread is so soft. Best paired with cream cheese:

One of the last piece haha:

And now the Entree:

We ordered 10 oz Prime Rib Steak.  It comes with the following:

Aussie Fries 

(These are really crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside)

Baked Potato 

(Stuffed with cream cheese, bacon and green onions, perfect!)

The Prime Rib Steak is so juicy that literally melts in your mouth. The flavors of the steak were locked in so every bite is awesome!  A sauce (somewhat tastes like a barbecue sauce/steak sauce) was paired with this steak.

We also tried their dessert sampler:

A pose with it:

My love for zerts

(Sweet Adventure Sampler Trio®)

It consists of the following:

 Cheesecake (for me best dessert)

 Fudge brownies with ice cream

I forgot this one hehe

The Prime Rib Steak 10 oz is worth to try.  For only Php 1,399++ (prices are subject to change so check it first if you plan to have this one), you'll get this succulent steak you have been wanting for your whole life, of course at a very reasonable price :)

Visit OUTBACK SEA on Facebook.  You may take a look on their menu HERE.

For more information, visit their website HERE.

Note: This post was moved originally from my other blog: http://www.gracesongbird.blogspot.com

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FOOD-A-HOLIC COUPLE

HANSEL PREMIUM CRACKERS: A must try snack

Ever since I was a kid I am a fan of Hansel...those aroma of the cookies really makes me wanting some more.

Recently I have discovered this new flavor:  HANSEL PREMIUM CRACKERS (Cheese).  I was really curious how would it taste like. Everyone is ranting about it so I really looked for it on malls.  Luckily I found one at 7-11:

Calorie content: (for those doing the calorie counting)

Packaging:

The sandwich itself is what its (Hansel) usual cracker have.  But the filling is so yummy and it tastes like COMBOS:

Deliciously good to eat.  I even forgot that I am on a diet when I ate it lol (I finished eating the whole pack by myself).

Try it!

Note: This blogpost is moved originally from my other blog: http://www.gracesongbird.blogspot.com

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WANT WANT RICE CRACKERS: Deliciously Good!

My son is a fan of Rice Crackers -- it was his all-time favorite snack. Most of our grocery items were filled with it.  Recently, I accidentally got this rice crackers not noticing that it was a different flavor:

Nutrition information:

Individual packaging:

Each pack contains 2 rice crackers:

The cracker itself:

It has a distinct flavor of cheese similar to Cheeze-it (am I right?) but not exactly the same.  The rice cracker is really crunchy:

For less than Php 80.00, you'll definitely love this cheese rice crackers! Indeed a good deal!

Try and see it for yourself!

Note: This blogpost is moved originally from my other blog: http://www.gracesongbird.blogspot.com

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SOYAMI BLOGGER's NIGHT & AWARDING

Blogging community is indeed fun, especially when it's all about health and dining.  It was 25th of January when hubby and I were invited on a blogger's night with SOYAMI.  The event was hosted by Mr. Mark Nelson, endorser of SOYAMI Soya Chips and a former AMAZING RACE ASIA contender.

(From left: Marc Nelson, Apple Rosales of Soyami)

     It was a night full of fun, prizes, dining and tips!!! You heard it right peeps. ^_^

     There was also a raffle for all the bloggers who attended the said event (They have given away USBs, Tshirts, Water and Magazines). Unfortunately, I didn't get anything haha!

     Tourne, Fitness First, FaceOne, Tree Hugger and Fruit Magic were the major sponsors during the event, promoting health and wellness and inviting us to think PINK and live GREEN.

     Chef Sandralyn Hataway, the person behind TOURNE (located at the Fort Strip, BGC) Restaurant, together with Ms. Apple Rosales' SOYAMI Soya Chips, created a delectable, mouth-watering and healthy dishes as the highlight of the night!

(Chef Sandralyn of Tourne)

APPETIZER INCLUDES SOYAMI SOYA STIX AND SOYAMI CHIPS WITH A HEALTHY SALSA & CHEESE DIP:

Now the MAIN ENTREE:

SPICY MEXICAN TOMATO SOUP with SOYAMI

SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH SOYAMI,

NUTS & THAI BASIL SALAD

MAC & CHEESE WITH SOYAMI & ALUGBATI

SOYAMI CHICKEN WITH MEXICAN RICE & BEANS

SOYAMI FISH CAKE WITH SLAW SLIDERS

Finally the DESSERT:

SOYAMI COOKIES

PEACH BLUEBERRY COBBLER PIE WITH CHANTILY CREAM & SOYAMI

     Surprisingly, the dishes were awesome!  Considering that they were made out of the most healthy ingredients including SOYAMI!  I was indeed convinced that foods can be nutritious, simple, but nutritious. I like their soup & pie and I can't get over it 'til I get home lolz.

     Of course, the 3 winners of the blogging contest were announced before the program ends.

     Loot bags and giveaways were given to every blogger that night.  ^_^

SOYAMI goodies

 

My son enjoying SOYAMI freebies!

FaceOne's Anti-Aging Product Giveaways during the event

     SOYAMI is planning to have a contest soon.  Like their page HERE.

     It was indeed a night full of BLAST!

Note: This blogpost is moved originally from my other blog: http://www.gracesongbird.blogspot.com

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FOOD-A-HOLIC COUPLE