Halo Halo

Halo Halo. 

So what is Halo Halo?

It means Mix-mix (translated in tagalog)

Pretty much saying its a mix of stuff!

Halo Halo is a traditional dessert, snack in the Philippines.

It's our version of Shaved ice in the US.

The only difference is we put a lot of these authentic toppings and evaporated milk 

to make it even better.

There is so many versions of these.

You can totally put everything you want.

To leche flan, Plantains banana, boba. 

Anything you want!

The traditional one is the one with leche flan. 

I swear, there's nothing else better than this on a hot day!

The ingredients is not that hard to find everywhere in the world.

All you have to do is a find a Filipino Grocery store and this is usually one of the stuff

they have. 

They know Filipinos love this stuff!

Halo Halo 

Ingredients

• sweet red bean (munggo)
• sweet white beans
• coconut gel (nata de coco)
• macapuno (gelatinous coconut string)
• Fresh or canned jackfruit, cut into chunks
• Shaved ice
• Evaporated milk
• Ube ice cream

Instructions

1. In a serving glass, layer sweet red bean, sweet white beans, coconut gel, macapuno, and jackfruit. Top with shaved ice. Drizzle about one tablespoon of evaporated milk over shaved ice. Top with a scoop of ube ice cream. Enjoy immediately

   
   

   Like what I did, you can definitely put the shaved ice first then put everything on top.

   Depends on your preference!

   
   

How perfect does these look??

I couldn't help but dig in right away.

So perfect on hot Summer days!

Let me know what you guys think!

Enjoy!

I hope you are all having a good Summer!!

Ciao, Ciao!

-Jen

Steak Fettuccine

Happy Sunday!!

What a crazy week it has been.

Busy, Busy,Busy. 

So not having any alarm clock today or  any scheduled appointment was so nice. 

Once a week a like this is all I need. 

Today is our cooking day, we did a lot of cooking!

Hubby wanted pasta, I told him we should try this kind. 

It was sooo goood!!

Definitely not hard to make. 

You can cook the steak on cast iron skillet or grill.

Hubby grilled this since he loves grilling.

Steak Fettuccine 

 Ingredients:

12 oz. 

fettuccine

1 lb. 

sirloin steak

2 tbsp. 

extra-virgin olive oil 

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. 

butter

2 

cloves, minced

2 tbsp. 

all-purpose flour

2 c. 

milk

1 tbsp. 

freshly chopped parsley

1/2 c. 

freshly grated Parmesan

1 1/2 c. 

halved cherry tomatoes

4 c. 

baby spinach

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Directions:

1. 
   
2. -In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 
   
4. -Coat both sides of steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak until your desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate to let rest, 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
5. -Meanwhile, make alfredo sauce: Add butter to skillet and let melt, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then add milk and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add parsley and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook down 2 minutes. 
6. -Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss until coated, then add spinach and toss until wilted.  
7. -Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Perfect Sunday meal.

Have a good week guys!

xoxo

-Jen

Be wild.

“Be brave.
Be wild.
And stay forever hungry 
for art, love, knowledge, 
And adventure.” 💙

Turon with Langka

Definitely craving a lot of Filipino food these days. 

Also I have to clear up my pantry so I have to use a lot of Filipino ingredients. haha!

I have been wanting to make these I'm so Happy I finally did it. 

It's so good!!

Perfect for snack or dessert. 

Turon with Langka 

Ingredients  

6 pcs saging na saba, cut in half lengthwise (banana plantains)
1 cup ripe langka (jackfruit)
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
12 pcs spring roll wrapper
2 cups cooking oil

Ube Ice cream (optional)

Directions

For Wrapping:
Prepare your spring roll wrappers on a plate. 

In another plate, add sugar and coat 1 banana slice in brown sugar evenly. Then place it in the center of the spring roll wrapper, together with 1 piece of langka on the side. Nicely fold the wrapper like an envelope. Roll the wrapper and lock the edges with a touch of water. Repeat the same until all banana slices are wrapped.

For Frying:
In a shallow pan, heat oil  over medium heat.

Start frying the wrapped banana and fry until the wrapper turns golden brown.

Serve hot during dessert or top with favorite ice cream, garnish with chocolate syrup (optional)  Share and Enjoy!

Look how good these looks!

So easy to make guys!

I can eat these everyday. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

-Jen

Chopseuy (Vegetable Stir fry)

The goal of eating healthier this week is on point. 

It does feel so much better when I eat better. 

I made this dish tonight reminds me of Motherland (Philippines)

My mom loves to cook vegetables and I grew up eating this a lot of times. 

This is really easy to make and you can definitely add more twist to it depends what you like.

Let me know what you guys think!

Loving all of the colors!

Chopseuy (Vegetable Stir fry)

Ingredients

• 12 pieces jumbo shrimp head and shell removed
• 2 cups pieces snow peas
• 1 15 oz. can young corn
• Quail eggs (cooked)
• 1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup broccoli florets optional
• 1 medium yellow onion sliced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil in a wok or large pan.
• Pan-fry the shrimp for 30 seconds per side. Remove from the wok, set aside.
• Using the remaining oil, saute the onion until it starts to loosen.
• Add cauliflower, broccoli, snow peas, and young corn. Stir-fry (in high heat) for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and quail eggs. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Combine chicken broth and cornstarch. Stir until well blended. Pour the mixture into the wok. Toss. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens.
• Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
• Share and enjoy!

Enjoy!!!

xoxo

-Jen

Forward.

"Forward,

Always keep moving 

Forward."

Father's Day Dinner

This year's Father's day was celebrated twice.

One is at home and at one of our favorite restaurant. 

The Old wild West in Fiume Veneto.

There is a mall there so its a perfect place to go to after Shopping!

My boys loves this place.

This is probably our last time eating here. 

All the last time is happening, it makes me sad.

But, I will just look forward for new beginnings. 

We all got Burgers.

Their Burgers are so good. 

It's the closest to American Burgers you can have here in Italy

other than Burger king or Mcdonalds.

It was a perfect day with my loves.

Daddy enjoying his beer.

While I enjoy my Dessert. 

Have a good week. 

Ciao, Ciao!

-Jen

Simple meals/Healthy meals

With all the food I've been eating these past few days. 

It's good to have days with simple meals.

It's also because it's time to clean up the Pantry. 

Feels like I was just blogging about our arrival in Italy.

Now, it's almost time to leave.

Whipped up this Filipino style corned beef. 

Sauteed with garlic, onions, potato and topped with some raw red onions. 

Easy peasy. 

You can't go wrong with this.

Matched with some Coffee Jelly. 

I added Almond milk on this because it's my favorite milk these days. 

It was sooo good!!

Yesterday, it was all about eating all the greens. 

I still remember the days when I would make smoothies all the time.

I need to get back on that. 

This was 

Avocado

Spinach

Frozen Pineapples

Green apple

Yogurt.

Blend together.

For Dinner. 

I was craving for Avocado toast.

Mashed avocado on top of a multigrain bread with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic cream with few basil for garnish. 

This was all so good guys. 

I highly recommend!

What's your go-to easy meals/healthy meals?

I hope you are having a great week.

xoxo

-Jen

Think less, Feel more.

"Get out of your head 

and into your heart.

Think less, 

feel more."

Bibione Beach, Veneto Italy

For the last time we spent a day at the Beach.

Probably the last time at our favorite Beach.

We come here every year and I'm sad it's our last time. 

This time we went with friends. 

We had the best time ever!

The weather was perfect.

I'm so glad the weather cooperated with us.

Volleyball in the sun and some awesome Filipino food.

Couldn't get any better than this!

Pandan Gulaman perfect to eat by the beach!

The boys had amazing time playing with friends too and of course swimming.

These awesome girls!

I'm so happy we got to spend some time before we leave next month.

 Beach, close to Aviano?

I highly recommend this one.

Being able to rent an umbrella by the water is just perfect. 

Amazing day with friends and most especially amazing day with my loves.

Wish you all the best Summer!!

xoxo

-Jen

Nove (Italian Ceramic Shopping)

Now that we have over a month left. 

My list of things to buy and wants to do needs to get checked. 

And one of it is Ceramic shopping. 

Italy is known to have the best Ceramics. 

It's the best place to buy some. 

Me and my girl friends decided to go on a day trip to Nove.

It's only about an hour and half drive.

It's not that bad.

I'm grateful we can go to another region now. 

Wew!

I would be so sad not to be able to get what I want if we are leaving during a lockdown.

Our first stop is the ELIOS CERAMICHE.

You can just easily stop by and look around no appointments or anything needed. 

With the new rules, of course you have to comply.

Wearing mask, social distancing, sanitize hands. 

Like I always say.

I will never get used to this "NEW NORMAL"

But it is, what it is.

Better safe than sorry.

They have really unique designs that you can't find anywhere else.

The store has two floors.

Plenty of ceramics to choose from. 

I picked few nice ceramics there.

It was nice.

Quote on a serving plate.

How cute!

Our second stop is the place I've been wanting to go.

The VBC Ceramica. 

Google map it and these two store we went two is just about 5 minutes away.

That's so awesome!

They have tons of Ceramics!

To Authentic Italian designs,

To Tiffany ones..

Everything you can ever imagine.

It's amazing.

I swear I love this place.

That was a really tiring morning so we stopped for some fast food!

It was such an amazing day. 

We had a blast!

Wear your mask!

I got home so happy!!

So happy with everything I found.

If you are stationed here in Aviano.

You need to get some.

Even just a little bit.

What an amazing day!!!!

xoxo

-Jen