The Colors of Sunset!

This blog post contains some sunset photos I have collected over the years. I still have a few more in my files, it's just recently I am into sunset photography once again. Since we started riding our bikes we could catch the amazing sunset here in Subic Bay. Using our camera phones our eyes were delighted by the sun setting for the day. 

I am always delighted about the grandest color of this bright crisp orange-red casting all over the sky, as it is enveloping the gray to black color of clouds. This for me is a sign of how the sun trying to rest the day and preparing another one for tomorrow's sunrise. 

In any place you are right now, the sun will definitely set. The difference of my sunset to yours is how we see it. How we appreciate the beauty of it and how we anticipate the next one for us to witness.

Using Xiaomi RedMi2 phone

April 201, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Olongapo City, Philippines

Canon a590is

on a tripod, self-timer shutter

September 2010

Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Olongapo City, Philippines

Xiaomi RedMi2 camera phone

April 2016

Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Olongapo City, Philippines

Alcatel camera phone

By The Sea Resort,

Subic Town

Philippines

Pyromusical event, 2011

Canon 500D

18-135mm lens

Manila Bay, Philippines

Pyromusical event, 2011

Canon 500D

18-135mm lens

Manila Bay, Philippines

Wedding prenup pictorial, 2011

Canon 500D

kit lens

Lightroom editing

Subic Bay Freeport Zone,

Olongapo City, Philippines

Wedding prenup pictorial, 2011

Canon 500D

kit lens

Lightroom editing

Subic Bay Freeport Zone,

Olongapo City, Philippines

If you love watching sunset I suggest to take photos of it, even on your mobile phone camera and keep a memory of it through your snap shots. You will enjoy seeing the sunset over and over again by looking at those photos. I hope this inspires you.

Enjoy the rest of the week.

Weekend Is All About Food

I am always excited for the weekend for so many reasons. I always look forward to the morning weekends when I don't need to get up as early as my weekday mornings and also I can do household chores by keeping things at home tidy and prepped ready for the coming week.

Sunday mornings is considered as a market day for me, that is the time I can refill all the food stocks for the next week. Before I head to the local market a quick breakfast stop-over at Wimpy's Burger House a local resto branch near the market. An order of their American Breakfast with two-piece bacon, butter toast, a sunny-side-up egg and a cup of instant coffee (P62.00) and an order of my favorite potato salad (P48.00). This will keep me going the whole morning doing other house chores.

 

Wimpy's American Breakfast P62.00

*** Photo taken using Xiaomi  RedMi2 plus color editing feature.

Wimpy's American Breakfast P62.00 

(Bacon,egg,toast,coffee)

*** Photo taken using Xiaomi  RedMi2 plus color editing feature.

For our lunch, I planned ahead of time on what to cook before I head to the market and since I crave for this dish and my kids love it too.

Dinuguan ( Pork Blood Stew)

                                        *** Photo taken using iPad Air camera feature + Pic Stitch editing

My version of this dish Dinuguan recipe.

1-kilo pork meat cut into cubes.

3-cups of pig's blood ( you can ask pigs blood at your butcher. some will ask for extra payment but mostly this should come free with your meat purchase)

2-pcs pork cubes broth (extra flavor)

5-large tomatoes (diced)

2-large red onion (minced chopped)

5-cloves garlic (chopped)

2-teaspoon ground black pepper 

1-teaspoon iodized salt

5-finger green chili ( you can add more depending on your taste)

2-tablespoon white or brown sugar 

1/2-cup vinegar

1/2-cup water

Procedure: 

1. In a non-stick pot saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes when done add the pork cubes and stir. Cover until it simmers and then adds some pork stock or pork broth.

2. Add 1/2 cup water to simmer and make the pork cubes tender.

3. Add 12 cup vinegar don't stir and then cover bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Add the pig's blood slowly and continuously stirring it while pouring.

5. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes. 

6. Add the sugar, ground pepper, and add a dash of salt to taste. Combine the finger chili and slow cook on a slow fire until you reach your desired consistency.

Dish cost: P230.00,

Serves: 8-12 

And, there you have it pork blood stew or Dinuguan, best paired with puto (rice cake) or pandan flavored steamed rice for lunch or even for merienda. 

For dessert, we had this sweet, sticky boiled cassava.

boiled cassava in brown sugar syrup.

*** Photo taken using iPad Air camera feature + Pic Stitch editing.

Since cassava (tapioca) is in season now you can buy pieces of cassava for the price of P35.00 for a kilo.

Cooking procedure:

Wash thoroughly and cut tapioca into bite-size pieces.

Boil in a pot with brown sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add pandan leaves for flavor.

Simmer until cook and until the syrup thickens. 

Best served cold and pair it with coffee or tea.

What is the best thing when you cook and prepare the dish at home? 

You can be sure that the food is clean, budget-friendly and can share it with the whole family... and also it will make your kitchen smells so good! 

So, plan for your next weekend foodie adventure and share it with everyone. :)

Thanks for reading! 

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