Making my first ever Pastil!

 Pastil

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 cubes fillet

ground pepper

whole black pepper

bay leaves

half white onions

chicken cubes 

boil until cooked

oil lots!

garlic 1 bulb

white onion 1 whole

1 tsp ginger

3 birds eye chilis dehydrated

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

 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

 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

 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!

 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. 😸