An old flame

I wanted to continue this old hobby! It's been ages since I last used a pencil to create strokes on paper. The brave boy inspires me. He loves to do drawing and with his high spirit and great talent I envy, I began to rediscover this little talent I have.

Off to the drawing table. See yah!

Digital Moments with style

Roxio Extreme Digital Makeover is a show that helps people with their digital lives. It helps them to create a multimedia show in any topic they please. In an episode called Wedding Day Crunch, a couple wanted to create a multimedia slideshow as a chronicle of their lives which they intend to show to guest on their wedding day. With few more days left before the Big day, Digital Makeover host Zoey and Chris helped the couple set up a multimedia presentation. Isn’t that fantastic. I am sure they had a blast wedding day!

Check out the show and join the contest and you could be on the show and what more you might win for yourself great digital goodies. How cool is that!

Now what this video;

WW: Emptiness

Fill me!

An Oath

I solemnly swear....

I'll use you atleast 3x a week for 30 minutes. Because I've been neglecting you lately, I gained few pounds and I am not liking it....

So help me God!

Dark Chocolate Cake

Dark Chocolate Cake

You need:

1 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp instant coffee
1 cup hot water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups All-Purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

then....

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 9in round pan and set aside.
Then dissolve the coffee in hot water. Add the milk. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa, set aside
Then cream butter and sugar until fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, make sure to beat well after each addition. Stir in Vanilla. Add the dry and liquid ingridients alternately into the cream mixture, Mix Mix Mix!!!!
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or toothpick inserted at middle comes out clean.
I used chocolate ganache for frosting. I just followed this recipe and it was perfect.
Now to assemble:
Put one cake on a platter. Spread some of the frosting over this layer. Top with the other cake. Frost top and side of cake.

I also did vanilla buttercream frosting for the swirl and add a cherrie.

After I finished making the cake, I was so happy because it was my first to make a really nice looking cake, hahaha :)

Nature's Beauty

Known as the Little Baguio of Baranggay Patola, Nueva Ecija, Pilipinas

Yummy Seafood

When I was a kid, the family owned a small restaurant business. That’s why at an early age I learn the art of cooking. I learn how to prepare simple dishes that wins the heart of my parent and siblings. Up to now, cooking is still a great part of my life. This is my simple way of making my husband happy. You see, he loves to eat and his favorite is seafoods especially shrimp. He loves it when I grilled them and drizzle some olive oil. Simple as that!

We all knew seafoods are healthy to eat specially when they are fresh. It’s a good source of protein and low in saturated fat. It’s also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids thus reducing the cause of heart disease. That is why, seafoods are always present on our dining table during weekends.

Just as of earlier, I stumbled into this Great American Seafood cook off website where chefs from all over the US showcase their creativity in preparing unique and great tasting seafood recipe. I was asked to vote for a recipe in that site.

I voted for the Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet by Chef Brian Landry from Louisiana . Thanks to his creative taste, I can prepare something new for my husband. The recipe is given in the site. I will definitely try this new one. It looks well and it seems easy to prepare. I can hardly wait to prepare this easy and yummy shrimp dish. I am so sure the husband will love this.

You want to know more recipe, do visit the site. I am sure you'll find an interesting recipe that will make you drool!

More More loving

And yes Gracie loves me. I would like to thank her for this loving award. Gracie thank you sweetie. You too rock :)

Rock on Sistah Friends

Now I would like to pass this to my rocking friends; caryn, alpha, May & Anne

and I grabbed this too from JavaQueen. She gave this award to every person on her blogroll.

Eye Spy Excellent Award

She said:

I am so proud to know you and happy to get the opportunity to peek into your corner of the world. Thank you for sharing your life with me. You can do with this badge whatever you like. I hope you do as I have, and pass it on to all the people you know with an excellent blog- to let them know how much their words have touched you and made a difference in your life.

Love, JavaQueen

Awwww...she's the sweetest. Thank you Anne. Glad I knew you too. Thanks for being an online friend. Hope I can share a cup of coffee with you. :)

Like Anne, I am sharing this to all my online friends. You knew who you are so please grab the badge. Love you all!!!!

iLasik - A New technology

Am having problem with my eyes these pass few months. My vision is becoming blurred. I wanted to see an eye doctor but the idea of wearing eyeglasses just doesn’t make me comfortable. Then I found out that there is a solution to this problem.

I’ve heard about Lasik technology, so armed with my laptop I browsed information about it. On searching the net, I came across this LASIK technology. Reading more about their site made me interested on what they offer.

Based on what I read, NASA and the U.S military benefits from the LASIK technology. They have been actually using this technology to improve the eyesight of their top-personnel that encounters extreme, physically demanding conditions. Thus it makes their employees efficient at their work.

How iLasik technology does really works, based on my research, LASIK technology, and uses two lasers, as compared with the earlier version that uses only one. It is proven to be much more resultant and safer since the handheld microkeratome blade is replaced with the laser. The risk had been cut since the laser is much accurate. So therefore, the procedure is safer, painless and effective. Now if you too wanted to know more about this technology check out their site for more LASIK information.

The boy and the cookie

The brave young boy had his operation this morning. His mom texted me these words :

Im here with him at the recovery room. He looks ok. He smiled at me and kissed my hands when he saw me then he sleep again....

Thank you to all who prayed for him. We are positive that everything will be okay after all these and claiming that the tumor is not malignant. We believed in God's divine healing. :)

The husband and I will visit him tomorrow. I baked this chocolate chunky cookies and will bring his tomorrow for him.

Hope he will love it. :)

Once again, I thank all my friends who helped the family through prayers. :)