The neat trick for crumbling blue cheese? Freeze your blue cheese wedge for 20 minutes beforehand. The cold temperature hardens the cheese, making it just firm enough to break into pieces without leaving its mark on your hands.
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As Christmas approaches, hubs and I are thinking of what holiday gifts we’ll be giving our friends and relatives. But since times are hard and we’ve donated so much for the victims of the recent typhoons, we’re cutting down on expensive presents. We’ll be giving instead my delicious lasagna and homemade chocolate chip cookies which our friends really love. Christmas is about giving and no matter how inexpensive our presents may be, it’s the love that comes with it that is important.
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My mom always sees to it that we have this dish at least once a week. It’s actually for my dad who is a diabetic. Apparently, ampalaya or bitter gourd is good at lowering blood sugar levels. I used to hate this veggie when I was young because of its bitter taste, but I’m loving it now. 
You can actually lessen ampalaya’s bitter taste by soaking the sliced vegetable in salted water.
Ingredients:
Procedure:
1) Cut amplaya in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon, making sure you scrape the white stuff off also.
2) Slice diagonally (1/4 inch thick) and place in a bowl. Sprinkle sliced vegetable with plenty of salt and add water, let sit for 20 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly, making sure all the salt has been rinsed off. Set aside.
3) In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add garlic, onion, tomatoes and ginger and sauté for 20 seconds. Then add beef, water, soy sauce, and black beans. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes on medium low heat or until the beef is tender.
4) Then add the ampalaya and simmer until cooked. I like my ampalaya a bit crunchy and not too soft. Serve it with steamed rice and enjoy!
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Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet? Me? I’m thinking of putting up just a few decorations. I won’t be putting up the tree this year, but I’ll be more creative with the Nativity set and the Christmas Village instead. Hopefully, I’ll be able to accomplish all that by next week after I’m done with the Christmas invitations mom is asking me to make. It’s mom’s turn to host the family reunion this year and she likes that the invites are out early.
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Have you considered getting a mechanical breakdown insurance? We normally ignore this offer from our insurance agents because we don’t want to be spending some extra money for something that might not happen. But breaking down by the side of the road sometimes can’t be avoided.
So plan ahead and think about getting this kind of insurance. If and when something happens to your car while you are alone on the road, a flat tire or an empty gas maybe, it pays to know that there is someone you call for help.
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I recently came across an article about wearing high heels, that wearing them regularly could possibly trigger Urinary Tract Infections. I wonder what the heels have got to do with UTI, I couldn’t believe that it could be possible. But according to the article, regularly wearing heels exaggerates the natural forward tilt of the pelvis, creating pressure on the sensory nerves in the lower spine. This can prevent your bladder from emptying completely and thus increase your odds of developing UTI.
The experts recommend choosing 2 inches or lesser heels to reduce the risk if you really need to wear high heels regularly. I think it’s also important to choose comfort over style, that’s why I love Dansko shoes! You may be splurging on a strappy sandals but the cost is nowhere near the price your feet are going to pay for the pain they may cause you.
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Lately, I’ve been doing some readings about colon cleanse reviews. I feel hubs and I might need this after hearing from my cousin Winslo, that his mom was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. I have not seen Tita Letty for years since she moved to LA with her sons. Winslo said she lost a lot of weight and that she’s undergoing chemotherapy right now. Tita, you may be far away but Jo and I are praying for your recovery. Hang on, keep the faith and everything will be alright.
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Do not worry too much if your kids are playing Wii or other computer games. For as long as it doesn’t affect school, let them enjoy it. Studies show that today’s video games teach children how to strategize and solve problems. I used to freak out before when my son plays during school days. But I am more lenient now, as long as he’s done with homeworks. Just make sure that you set some limits, an hour or two a day is alright.
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Having a college degree assures you of higher wages and a much better job. More so if you pursued higher education. And if you have plans of pursuing higher education, getting a masters degree online is more convenient than enrolling in a regular school because online universities offer flexible classes. You can still keep your job or you can still take care of your family while getting your online degree.
Choosing to study online gives you the freedom and flexibility you need to get the education you deserve. Plus, you are able to learn concepts and theories in your own way, at your own pace.
Don’t let other things stop you from pursuing your dreams. An online degree will definitely help your career.
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