W's Salmon and Broccoli Melt
If I am able to allot more budget into ready made meals, I would like to buy this one Weight Watchers Salmon and Broccoli Melt. I was wondering what WW means.. and then I learned that it is weight watchers. Maybe that's why there were few salmon in it.
This is my first time of attempting to make a pastil. I'm glad that it turned out well. But I think there is a room for improvement still.
Ingredients:
chicken in cubes fillet
ground pepper
whole black pepper
bay leaves
half white onions
chicken cubes
cooking oil (lots!)
garlic 1 bulb
white onion 1 whole
1 tsp ginger
3 birds eye chilis dehydrated
Boil until cooked
saute garlic, onion then ginger, chilis
If now aromatic
Add shredded chicken
mix thoroughly
Add 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce
3 tablespoons of Mama Sita's oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
a dash of smoked paprika
ground pepper
2 bay leaves
Mix thoroughly
Add 1- 2 tablespoons Datu Puti Vinegar over and around the dish
Do not mix
Let the vinegar evaporate/cook - which means you will not smell the vinegar anymore
Mix thoroughly
Let the chicken dry out for a bit. Add 1/2 inch butter. Mix
Adjust according to taste.
Let it cook for awhile if you want it on the dry side. It depends on you if you want a dry one or a not so dry one.
English words
One thing that shocks and at the same time amazes me is how the locals can converse with deep English words (well, that's how I perceived it.) which we don't normally use in the Philippines. But then I realized laer on that English came from Britain so what's new about that?
I am reading a book which I recently purchased from Waterstones and my oh my, I find myself going back and forth from book to Google. Thank God for the latest technology because way back when internet was not accessible yet, I used to refer to English dictionary which could take some time because you have to flip through the pages in order to find the meaning of words.
What I Wish I'd Known when I was young
I'm enforcing myself to go back to the things which keeps my sanity in place. And one thing which pulled me through during my dark times was to read.
When I was in my second year in college, I think I was depressed. I think that my coping mechanism is to bed rot and sleep. I used to sleep and sleep. But I made it a goal to read a book each time. 10% each day or higher.
Yesterday, I went to the bookstore and this book caught my eye. I think I can definitely relate to it minus the successful part.
Oblix by the Shard
We all know that almost all in London is expensive. But sometimes, you need to experience finer things at least once in your lifetime. If you're looking for something to which you can chill out and have some drink and food while enjoying the skyscraper's majestic view (too bad I got no camera which can capture its beauty... Well who knows if I'll be back? 😜), we recommend the Oblix. Their fried squid on the menu is to die for! I think my friend mentioned that she paid for 100 GBP for 3 drinks, martini, gin and tonic and another drink plus the fried squid and the chicken for sharing. This is a worthwhile place to hang out if you've got a bit more to spend!
Hey!
Give yourself some credit.
You've been working hard.
You deserve a treat.
Let's eat the 50% off Mac and cheese with a Latte too which I've got from Costa for 6.35 GBP!
Tip: Drop by prior to the closing time. 😸
