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Menudillo recipe

 Menudillo recipe by Sanegeal Farmhear

500 g carrots, small diced

2 medium potato, small diced

3 sweet mixed bell pepper, small diced

10 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 medium purple onion, minced

500g minced beef 25% fat

In a pan,  saute carrots in oil until lightly toasted.

Add potatoes and cook until translucent or half cooked

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper

Add the bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper

Set aside.

In the same pan, add oil.

Saute garlic until starting to turn to light brown.

Add onion, cook until caramelized.

Add dash of Magic Sarap

Add the beef. Cook until all of the meat change color.

Add 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper

Add dash of Magic Sarap

Cook for some time.

Add 1 tablespoon Datu Puti soy sauce and 1 tablespoon Mama Sita's Oyster Sauce. Mix thoroughly while cooking until reduced and oil starts to pool.

add the 2/3 of the Tomato Puree. Cook in the middle of the pan the tomato puree then mix it in the meat. The meat should be dark red orange in color. Cook for some time until the oil is also like the color of annatto powder. Add more ground black pepper.

Add the cooked carrots, potato and bell pepper. Add Magic Sarap. Mix well while cooking.

Add more oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, pinch of salt and black pepper. Adjust according to taste preference.

Simmer for a while until you get the desired doneness for the vegetables.

Enjoy!

Life hack - Plane ticket tips

 Life hack - Plane ticket tips

Look and compare ticket 3rd/4th week of September if planning March next year

Incognito mode

Monday night to Tuesday early morning 

W5 Washing Up Liquid

One of the struggles that I had up until now is still finding a dishwashing liquid that effectively cleans the dishes that I am satisfied with. The dishwashing liquid that I am making in the Philippines is much more effective in removing the greases than what's available in here. I've used a much more well known brand - Fairy but I discovered that the W5 dishwashing liquid/washing up liquid (that what they call it in the UK) in Lidl is much economical as it is only priced at 0.62 GBP for a 500 mL. Apart from the fact that I like its pomegranate smell.

Compliment from a patient

 Compliment from a patient

I got a compliment from a patient yesterday. He said that I got a hearty laugh. :)

Multigrain rice journey

I have been seeing a video from Sara Park, I think? And that she has managed to reversed her PCOS because of her diet.

I was intrigued and started on my multigrain rice journey.

I had a suspicion that I might have PCOS as there are months that I skip my period. It might be hormones, or it might be stress. Whatever. Because although I try to deny it myself, I am internalizing conflict which I know is not good for me but I can't do/ or won't just do anything about it.

So here I am, modifying the factors that are well.... within my control.

I just recently started and find the cheap sainsburys rice mixed with Lidls quinoa alright. Not much for the Lidl's cheapest rice + their quinoa.

Next would be the lentils?

Kwek kwek vinegar dip

 Kwek kwek vinegar dip by Sanegeal Farmhear

2:1

1 cup datu puti

1/2 cup sugar

Ground black pepper

Peppercorns

Chili (birds eye)

Onion

Mix the first five in a sterile glass container. Add the onion. Leave it for 2 days or until the liquid turns into pale violet or much better if onion is settling on the bottom of the container.

Sugar coated peanuts

 Sugar coated peanuts

I absolutely love sugar coated peanuts! I thought that it was peanut brittle

My Bias is obsessed with me

Chapter stopped at 102/102 22Sep2026

Jammy eggs

 

Boil water with salt and vinegar 6

Add room temp eggs, drop with spoon gently on boiling water, simmer for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. 4

Take it off and put on tap cool water

3 washes, mixing taking the heat off. 1 add wash

Result:

The Villainess Gets Her Sponsorship

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The Hated Stepmother Begins Her Second Life

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Fine beans, that you are!

 Fine beans, that you are!

Alright. So there are tons of different legumes out there. But I've been making this addictive fine beans sauteed in garlic and butter. Some may call them french beans.

So what I would do is put on a cooking oil and let it heat for awhile. Add the beans and magic sarap and fry it until it some beans soft and you can see that starts to look like a prune grape. Then lower the heat, add the butter and garlic until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Making Jammy Eggs! Part 2

 Making Jammy Eggs! Part 2

This is 5 minutes

I Committed a One-Night Mistake with the Young Lady?

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Toilet Blocks

I was wondering if you also use toilet blocks? When I arrive in my current accommodation, my housemate is using toilet blocks. And she is using the in-cistern toilet blocks (the one that you put inside the cistern). From what I gather, toilet blocks keeps the toilet fresh every flush and prevents limescale. Basically, this is cleaning with minimal effort though this is not as effective as cleaning your toilet with brush and bleach at least every week.

I was also curious so I've purchased the W5 Blue Toilet Blocks and they cost 1.89 per box. It has 4 blocks in a box.

We have to clean first thoroughly though and then no need to remove the wrapper in the block. Drop the block into the cistern opposite end of the water inlet float. Then wait for 10 minutes before flushing.

Muse Petal

I found another music playlist that is my jam - chill and relaxing

It's a Vibe

Alive again

Take me somewhere 

 Making Jammy Eggs!

I'm aiming to perfect boiling eggs and making them jammy because I plan to make Mayak eggs later with a creamy jammy yolk. But I don't know how so I'll be doing it by trial and error. I like the mayak eggs that I've tried in the Yakiniku Like when I was in Manila.

After boiling water and I can see that it is briskly boiling, I gently drop the eggs using the spoon and timed it for 7 minutes. I lowered it to #4 on the heating level. And then when the time was up, I submerged the eggs into tap water.

So far, white is okay..

Oh no.

This egg was cooked to overcooked.

Better luck next time!

APOE4 gene

 APOE4 (Apolipoprotein E4) gene - strong risk factor for late onset Alzheimers disease

Body Fantasies Sweet Pea Fantasy

Body Fantasies Spray Top, Middle and Base Notes

Wedding Day

        Top Notes

                Apple Blossom/Clementine/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Peony/Freesia/Rose

        Base Notes

                Creamy Musk/Amber/ Sandalwood

Vanilla

        Top Notes

                Fiji Apple/Macintosh Apple/ Frosted Tangerine

        Middle Notes

                Hawaiian Pineapple/Strawberry Blossom

        Base Notes

                Tahitian Vanilla Bean/Caramel Candy

Cucumber Melon

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Forever In Love

        Top Notes

                Fair/Grape Fruit/Lemon

         Middle Notes

                Osmanthus/Orange Blossom/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Oakmos/Sandal wood/Creamy Musk

Japanese Cherry Blossom

        Top Notes

                Red Currant/ Grapefruit/Guava/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Strawberry/Melon/Passion Fruit/Passion

        Base Notes

                Musk

Sweet Sunrise

        Top Notes

                Peach Nectar/Mandarin/Wild Red Berries

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Creamy Wood/Amber/Whipped Vanilla Caramel

Midnight Orchid

        Top Notes

                Cassis/Grapefruit/Almond Flower

        Middle Notes

                Jasmine/Orchid/Peony

        Base Notes

                Praline/Tonka Bean/Cashmere Woods

Fresh White Musk

        Top Notes

                Lily of the Valley/Lilac/Rose/Freesia

        Middle Notes

                Jasmine/Ylang-Ylang/Hyacinth/Clove

        Base Notes

                Moss/Muss/Vanilla/Patchouli

Sweet Pea Fantasy

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Sweet Crush

same as ?Japanese Cherry Blossom

        Top Notes

                Red Currant/ Grapefruit/Guava/Raspberry

        Middle Notes

                Strawberry/Melon/Passion Fruit/Passion

        Base Notes

                Musk

Vanilla Kiss

same as ?Cucumber Melon

        Top Notes

                Honeydew Melon/Dewy Greens

        Middle Notes

                Cucumber/Muguet/Jasmine

        Base Notes

                Musk

Body Fantasies Wedding Day Fantasy

Body Fantasies Fragrance Body Spray Wedding Day Fantasy

Whenever I went for a vacation in the Philippines, it is on my list to buy one of Body Fantasies. I usually would buy this 236 mL spray in Watsons for 499 PHP. Two of my favorites is the Wedding Day Fantasy and the Cucumber Melon.

Sometimes, I do receive compliments that I smell good whenever I wear this one. Apart from that, it sometimes last long on me especially when I apply it after I had a shower.

From Watsons website:

Top Notes
Apple Blossom/Clementine/Raspberry

Middle Notes
Peony/Freesia/Rose

Base Notes
Creamy Musk/Amber/ Sandalwood

 Heaven Jazz Café

I happen to get across this playlist and I loved listening to this channel and it plays Christian songs.

Menudillo

I made this recently using Kuya Fern's cooking in YouTube

The only thing is that I tweak it by adding more oyster sauce. Because I have added a lot of potatoes 3 and a half instead of two. I also added some Magic sarap. I used 2/3 of tomato puree and sugar.

I can eat it on its own. Though if it is paired up with rice, it tastes less savoury so I would add salt or fish sauce. I think this would be better if I've used a beef bouillon cube instead.

Sleep

Tryptophan - precursor to serotonin (process sleep)

Serotonin =  building block for melatonin (hormone) - responsible for sleep wake cycle

Gut - makes the most serotonin

Gut-brain axis

High fiber intake -? longer periods of deep sleep

fiber - feeding the microbes - producing short fatty chain acids - butyrate - serotonin synthesis modulation

Tryptophan rich food + high fiber/complex carbs = food before bedtime

No high in fat and carbs, ultra processed foods

No alcohol, caffeine, sugar

Science Focus

I'm delighted to share that I've managed to finished reading a magazine at least for this year! I give myself a pat on the back. Good job self!

I will get back to reading. I will! Reading slump sucks and it started for me during and still persisted after pandemic.

It is such a bummer to lose that motivation though.

But today is a new start and I will do it and I mean it!

Cheers to us and reading!

Cerave Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50

If you are looking for a lightweight and non-greasy hydrating sunscreen and live here in England or Europe, I would recommend the Cerave Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50. 

In my opinion, it is on the higher end price at 21 GBP in Sainsbury's but it will last you for a long time so I think that this is worth the buy. It says here that you can use it in the face and body and I like that it doesn't clog my pores or leave any white cast.

Remember to put on sunscreen even when it's cloudy!

Sony WF-C710N In Ear True Wireless Earbuds

I've been a fan of Sony since I've discovered their WF-C700 earbuds. Sony earphones is small to carry in your travel and have this full sound which I liked apart from it having a noise cancelling feature too. This costs around 84.99 gbp in Argos which is in a mid-tier price.

The downside about this is the charging case breaks down in less than a year! I know why insurance is important and I think it is still in warranty period but I'm just lazy to bother.

Zara Perfume - Sublime Epoque

Zara Perfume - Sublime Epoque

Zara Perfume - Ivory Moon

Zara Perfume - Ivory Moon

Filipino Music Artist Find: Dro Perez

I was doomscrolling TikTok when I encountered Dro Perez's song which was supposed to be released later. It is called Langit. Here is a preview of the song.

And it's out!

I was surprised when I was going through his popular songs and it seems that I had listened to it before.

Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Quiche Lorraine

Sainsbury's TTD Quiche Lorraine

I was curious on how the quiche in the Supermarket tastes like as I did enjoy eating the quiche that was recommended to me and which I bought in the local market.

When I was out grocery shopping, I picked up this Mature Cheddar & Smoked Bacon Quiche Lorraine which costs 4.50 GBP.

I did try it this morning and I think that this product was good for the price.

Suction in Tumbler

Suction in Tumbler

I noticed that whenever I put on a hot beverage on the tumbler, it is very difficult to open it again.

I believe that it has something to do with the temperature.

So what I did was to open the mouth piece part of the tumbler so that the pressure would get out and TA-DAH, no more problem with opening your tumbler!

Enjoy your hot drink!

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The Neglected Empress Returns by Death ~ Farewell, Past Life, This Time I Will Be Happy

Stopped at Chapter 3/3 22Sep2026

Millionaire Muses

I've been listening to this jammable music playlist recently and it makes me feel good. I like the Morning Magic song. Manifesting it good!

It's Okay Today - Jehoda

Manga - Love is Waiting at Home

Manga - Love is Waiting at Home
Ouchi de Koi ga Matteru 

Honami Mitsuki

Stopped at Chapter 3/3 22Sep2026

Manong Sauce for Street Food 

We grew up with street foods like fishball, kikiam and kwek kwek (egg waffle). And the most highlighted experience is the taste of the Manong sauce. I like the recent one that I made so I would like to share this recipe from Kusinerong Arkitekto?

4 cloves garlic minced

1 medium sized onion minced

2 pcs red siling labuyo (optional)

3 cups water

2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour

2 tbsps all purpose flour/ plain flour

1 and 1/4 cup brown sugar

5 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon of Magic sarap

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly except for the garlic onion and sili.

Put it in the pot and let it boil and thicken.

Once it changes from light to dark in color, add garlic and onion. Boil for 2 minutes. Then add the sili and then boil for 1 minute and that's it.

shelf life 2-3 days

My Husband Was Definitely a Paladin

My Husband Was Definitely a Paladin

Stopped at Chapter 32/32 22Sep2026

 grgr_playlist

I recently discovered this playlist in YouTube and boy I was hooked on Just Bounce.

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport is situated in Doha Qatar. If you are going to transit to here, 2 hours is pretty much safe for a layover. The signs are easy to understand and you can navigate.

Oh to See Every Airport in the World!

Oh to See Every Airport in the World!

I suddenly had this goal a couple of years ago and it is to tour every airport in the world. While I'm gathering up the courage to do so, because IT IS SCARY when you are doing it the first time alone, I just wanted to and I think a part of me also thinks that it is exciting. It just piques my curiosity on how it is in every airport and what I can do in it.

Though my overthinking brain is working on the what ifs.

Let's talk Dryer Balls!

 Let's talk Dryer Balls!

If you're like a newbie like me, you might want to add dryer balls to your washing and dryer when cleaning clothes in a colder environment. It does work in removing moisture. Or if you have tennis balls, then try it though I personally haven't.

Plastic dryer balls. I personally like this as it dries up fast after use. The downside of this is that it might shrink in size, deflate or some of the water might go inside. It's a bummer but do not fret cause I found a solution! If it deflates: Grab a needle and poke the small hole, trying to get the air inside the ball.

Now let's go with the wool dryer balls. They're environmentally friendly but they tend to retain more moisture after use. I think they hold more power inside the machine as it is pure solid in comparison to the plastic ones.

But the takeaway in this post is to use one! You can also do an extra 15 minutes spin if you aren't planning to put it in the dryer. 

If I can I don't as it takes away the smell of the fabric conditioner that I've put in.

Nashi Pear

 Nashi Pear

Who would've thought that I got to take back my favourite variety of pear! They call it Nasi/Nashi Pear. 

This is the same pear that I grew up with in the Philippines. I'm so happy! Thank you Lord. Though it's expensive for 89pence a piece, but still I'm grateful that I got to ate one.

I will be back again to purchase more. Fingers crossed that it will still be there

My Love Advisor / My Meddler in Love

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 A Villain Consumed by Desire

Chapter stopped at 0/36 15Sep2026

I Faked a Pregnancy, but My Husband Returned

Chapter stopped 3/39 15Sep2026

Engaged To The Blind Duke

Chapter stopped at  0/47 15Sep2026