Happiness is..

 

"Happiness is a 

Beautiful weather

and a 

good book."

=)

xo

Rainbows

“Rainbows reminds us 

that even after the darkest clouds 

and the fiercest winds 

there is still beauty.” 

– Katrina Mayer

 

Surf and Turf

 

Surf and Turf dinner is absolutely one of my favorites.

If we could do it everyday I would pick it.

It's a perfect combination.

I just wish I could come up with recipes but hubby made all of this

And it was perfection.

The steak was grilled the shrimp was sauteed in a pan and the sauce was the bomb.

Hubby definitely did not follow any recipe or measurement.

Maybe one day I can ask him to make a recipe for it.

It was sooooo good!

Perfect dinner while watching Netflix.

xo

Aperol Spritz Season

There is nothing more refreshing than Aperol Spritz on this Summer Hot days.

Even though I can drink spritz all year long,

Drinking it during Summer just gives me vibes and memories of being in Italy.

I am so glad I can still have it even though we are not there anymore.

It's even better because I have the best view.

So so grateful.

Have a great week!

xo

 

Just be yourself.

"In a world where 

you can be anything,

Just be yourself."

 

Nilagang Baka

 

I have been remaking my favorite recipes these past few weeks.

I know it's not the best time to have soup since its really hot.

But, if you are filipino eating Soupy dish all year long is pretty normal.

This is so comforting add a bowl of rice and its more than perfect.

I got the freshest veggies at the store that made this very hearty.

RECIPE HERE

Enjoy!

xo

Gimbap

 

One thing I fall in love with places/countries that we go to

is FOOD!

I make sure I eat the best ones.

Some are hard to make but I try to see if I can make it at home. 

Here's to first and many Gimbap/Kimbap!

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked sushi rice
• 8 sheets nori
• 1 12-ounce can SPAM (julienned and sautéed)
• 1 carrot, (julienned)
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into long strips
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten, fried and cut into strips
• 4 cups baby spinach, sautéed and seasoned

Directions

1. Place one sheet nori on work surface. With moist hands, spread rice evenly over nori, leaving 1- inch strip uncovered on one end.
2. Layer SPAM  strips, carrots, cucumber, egg strips,  and spinach ; roll up.
3. Moisten end of nori with small amount of water to fasten together.
4. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
5. Slice rolls into bite sized pieces.

It was so good.

Enjoy!

Pork Belly Sinigang

 

It has been rainy these past few days,

I thought what a perfect excuse to make a big pot of Sinigang.

I used Pork Belly this time.

It may have a little more fat but I swear its good!

RECIPE HERE

It was soo good

So comforting.

xo

Beauty

 

"Think of all

the Beauty 

still left around you

and 

be Happy."

Balance

 

"Balance

Is not something 

you find,

It's something

you create."

Fourth of July 2023

 

For the first time in a long time,

We got to celebrate Fourth of July at home together.

It has been usually Hubby is away for work,

Or we are traveling.

I made sure this year was extra special.

Our Fourth of July Table setting!

Finally got to do one this year.

I love it!

Cupcakes!

I love getting themed cupcakes at Hy-vee!!

Hubby grilled some eat,

Not a lot since it was just us.

Cheers!

We for sure still made a lot of food just for us.

But, its okay.

I love leftovers!

This Pasta Salad,

that we have been making for few times now,

I will post recipe soon!

The meats that Hubby grilled was perfection.

The BBQ beans that we make every Holiday!

Potato Casserole that I learned from Mother in-law.

It was so good and easy to make!

It was an amazing Dinner!

So grateful!

I hope you all had a great Fourth of July!

xo

Happy Hour (Fitter's Pub)

 

We had such an amazing long weekend!

So many things to celebrate,

It was a perfect weekend!

Hubby had his Promotion ceremony, Birthday, and it's 4th of July weekend!

I am so grateful we got to celebrate it together,

With Family!

On his Birthday we had a chance to go out for few drinks and celebrate.

We rarely do this

So it was so nice to have a kid-free time!

My in-laws were visiting!

We decided to try Fitter's Pub this time. 

I'm glad we did.

We had a nice, relaxing time!

Started off with his favorite drink.

Long Island Iced tea!

It was so refreshing!

Then we had Appetizers.

We had Dinner plans with the Family so we just decided to have appetizers with our drinks.

I couldn't ask for anything better.

We watched all the games and there was a hotdog eating challenge on one of these tv's which was

so entertaining for me! haha!

When we were almost done we went outside so I can finish my drink.

It was a hot day but their fans were on!!

That was nice.

It was a great day with my love!

Highly recommend!

xo