Kinilaw na Tuna (Ceviche Tuna)

I’ve been craving this kind of food since I never had this for almost over a year staying here in United States. I remembered when I was in Philippines, my mother used to make kinilaw na bolinaw(ceviche anchovies) for lunch or dinner and she made it so good!!! By the way, that’s the thing why I’m craving of kinilaw and missed the taste of it.

When I went shopping in grocery store and passing by in seafood aisle, something catches my attention, the ahi tuna steak. It is looks fresh coz of its redness and the price is not bad too. I thought also of making kinilaw for dinner and kinilaw na tuna is good. So I grab 4 steaks and put in the cart.

Making kinilaw na tuna is very easy. You just need the following: of course tuna fillets cut into cubes, vinegar(coconut wine is good), lemons, scallions, red onion, ginger, cucumber, red pepper and tomato is optional, salt and a little bit of monosodium glutamate.

How to make? First is soaking the tuna in vinegar solution and put some of the lemon juice. Then add ginger, onions, scallions, cucumber - by slicing or chopping.
Combine and mix all ingredients. Pour some salt and monosodium glutamate for better taste. Serve immediately. It’s really good especially when you put chili to make it spicy. For me, I just put some chops of jalapeno... delicious!

Black Friday

I just heard from a friend that there's a huge sale in every stores the next day after thanksgiving and guest what, all stores will open around 5 in the morning...that's too early! You need to be there in line together with bunch of people...whew! That’s crazy; it's just like the saying says "the early bird catch the worm". Meaning, if you early there and be the first on line you can get the stuff that on sale. Why you hassle you on waking up early and hurry in going to store? Thanks God there's Black Friday website. A Black Friday is a site helped show people that they can save money when shopping for Christmas by buying items during Black Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. This site let people purchase Black Friday items online without the hassle of having to stand in line at the store at 5am. They also offer email alerts that let you know when new black Friday ads have been posted. They tried to make it a consumer friendly site that was useful for planning your holiday shopping last year.

Black Friday is the day when major retailers around the country discount products to help kick off the Christmas shopping season. This Black Friday ads are usually kept secret until you receive the circulars in your Thanksgiving Day newspaper. However at Black-Friday.net, they give you the advantage by showing you all of the Black Friday 2008 ads before anyone else. They also offer direct links to each product so you can purchase the items online on Black Friday without having to stand in line at the store!

So guys, what are you waiting...check it here.

Scary Thursday!

It’s all about our microwave!!!
I was in the kitchen cooking some dinner food when the fan goes on by itself. I didn’t turn it on, it’s really weird. So, I called my husband and asked him to check it out what’s going on. When he tries to turn-off the fan, it doesn’t goes off. He opens the microwave and something smell burn came out. I’m scared when I smell it, I thought it will explode and make our house goes on fire. So, my husband ran onto the garage and turn off the circuit breaker switch. Thanks God, nothing happened. Maybe just need to replace the microwave into new one!

Respond to survey for a chance to win an iPod!

Development Dimensions International (DDI) is offering an opportunity to win an iPod nano to participants who fill out a brief online survey.

As DDI begins its annual business planning, they appreciate having your ideas and opinions to help keep them focused on your needs. This survey should take about 10 minutes. All information is kept confidential. If you would like to go into their drawing for an iPod nano, please provide your name, organization and email. The survey closes, Sunday, June 22, 2008. The drawing will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008.

DDI is looking to increase response rate to a survey targeted at executives in health care. At the end of the survey, participants will be asked to provide their e-mail address and contact information. DDI will randomly select one winner from the participants who complete the survey. DDI is targeting HR executives in hospitals and health care delivery systems to respond to their survey.

So guys, hurry!!! Take the survey, click here.

Got a Phone!!

It’s been over one year living here in United States without having own cellular phone. Unlike when I was in Philippines, phone is not a problem. You can buy cheaper phones there as long you can text and call. The only problem is loading the phone, but at least there is pasaload or you can buy also e-lod that is also cheap. But when I got here in US, I just used my husband phone to call my parents and family in Philippines. It’s hard because I can’t used his phone whatever or whenever I like coz that his business phone. Last week, my husband planned to upgrade his phone, so I go with him. When we got there, one of their display phone catch my attention. It’s really nice and I like it. My husband asks me if I want to open an account for phone. Of course, I would like to. So, I open an account and it’s not bad I just pay $200 dollars. Next is the monthly bill, its ok…the good thing is “I got a phone!”

BeautyForLife.com

BeautyForLife.com provides visitors with the opportunity to take a beauty quiz that will provide them with a personalized beauty plan detailing the best cosmetic procedures that are right for them at any age. Developed with the help of the leading plastic surgeons in the country, the website offers in depth information about procedure costs, patient safety measures, and the latest news about cosmetic procedures - visitors can even find board-certified plastic surgeons to schedule personal consultations.

Beauty For Life Quiz matches information about your age, appearance, beauty regimen, lifestyle, and body image with facts and images that can show you how to look your best throughout your lifetime. Your Beauty for Life plan, created especially for you, will lend advice on both lifestyle changes and cosmetic medical procedures that can help you achieve your personal goals—today and in the years to come.

Helpful Tips

Summer time rolls around, your local farmer's market can be a fantastic source of fresh fruits and veggies - this you know. But you might not know how to maximize your experience there - like how to get the freshest produce. Here are some helpful tips to follow.

1. Go for the items you can't get in the store. You love your gala apples, but have you sunk your teeth into an Arkansas Black or Harrelson apple? Farmer's markets can be one taste adventure after the next, if you're willing to open yourself up to something new.

2. Ask when it was picked. Why? According as what I've read "The sugars in foods like peas and corn turn to starch quickly after picking, so be sure you know when they came out of the fields.”Some vendors pick fresh in the morning, while others pick the night before because they have to drive two or three hours to set up for a 7 or 8 am market. Beware of anything older."

3. Take cash and a reusable shopping bag or shopping cart. Most vendors won't take your credit or debit card. And reusable shopping bags, while not a must, are just nicer to the environment.