11.29.2006

Tagalog Christmas Song -Ang Diwa ng Pasko

Ang Diwa Ng Pasko

Composed by:
ADELARDO ARRADAZA

Lyrics by:
ERNIE DELA PEÑA



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Sa Pagsilang itong Berbo
Nagdiwang ang mundo
At ang tatlong Haring Mago
Nag-alay sa Niño
Naging diwa nitong Pasko
Ang mag-aginaldo
'Yan ang ugaling kay gandang
Di dapat magbago

May mansanas at peras
Lansones at ubas
Dalanghita at litsiyas
Mayroon ding castanyas
Sari-saring mga prutas
Ating malalasap
Tuwing araw ng Pasko'y
Ganyan sa nayon at bayan

Koro:
Di mabilang ang namamasko
Ninang at Ninong ay nalilito
'Yan ang diwa ng ating Pasko
Magbigayan sana tayo
Kahit hindi Pasko


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11.27.2006

OPM- CHRISTMAS WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU

CHRISTMAS WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU


Composed by:
MARTIN NIEVERA

Lyrics by:
MARTIN NIEVERA



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Mark Bautista and Sarah Geronimo

Intro:

It's the time of year when good friends are near
Tryin' hard to find a quiet moment,
Sharing love and joy, children with their toys
Sadness fills my heart to see you go

Chorus
Christmas won't be the same without you (without you)
Christmas won't be the same if you go
All I need to see standing by my
Christmas tree (is you)
Christmas won't be the same without you

I remember when the times we used to spend
Walking hand in hand until the sun sets,
Then came Christmas eve, the wish you gave to me
How I wish I tried to make you stay
(Repeat Chorus except last 2 words)

....without you

Bridge
It's been a long, long time
I need you by my side
Hold me tight and don't let go
Let go

(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus except last 2 words)

Coda
Christmas won't be the same
Christmas won't be the same,
don't go

Ooh.



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11.26.2006

Tagalog Christmas Song -Noong Araw ng Pasko

Nuong Araw Ng Pasko

Lyricist: Unknown



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Nuong Araw ng Pasko
Ako ay bata pa
Minsan sa ninang ko ako ay nagpunta
Ang aginaldo niya sa akin ay barya
Upang ihulog ko sa aking alkansya

Koro:
Maligayang Pasko aking ninang
"Pagpalain kayo ng Maykapal"
Ibig ko sana ay araw-araw
Mamasko sa inyo, ninang

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11.25.2006

OPM-God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
by: Orange And Lemons


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God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Israel,
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came;
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same:
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

"Fear not then," said the Angel,
"Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind:
And went to Bethlehem straightway
The Son of God to find.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Saviour lay,
They found Him in a manger,
Where oxen feed on hay;
His Mother Mary kneeling down,
Unto the Lord did pray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy


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11.24.2006

Tagalog Christmas Song -Pasko Anong Saya

Pasko Anong Saya




Bati nami'y Merry Christmas
At Bagong Taong sagana
Pasko ay pangdiwang
Pang-araw na dakila
Dapat tayong manatili
Sa buhay na mapayapa
Upang lumigayang tunay
Ang ating inang bansa

Merry Christmas (2x)
Pasko anong saya
Happy New Year (2x)
Bagong taong sigla
At kung kayo'y lumigaya
Pagdating ng Christmas
Kayo'y makakaasang kami'y magagalak

11.23.2006

OPM- Simbang Gabi

Simbang Gabi
Parokya ni Edgar

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Anong oras na ba? Magfo-four o'clock na yata!
Maguumaga na, bagsak pa ang aking mata
Kahit inaantok pa ko, pipilitin kong maligo,
Matagal maginit ng tubig mamatay na sa lamig!
*Excited na ako Siyempre dahil sa'yo
Kasama na naman kita Hanggang sa mag-umaga
Simbang Gabi! Magsi-simbang Gabi kami!
Masarap, malamig ang hangin Masarap din maglambing
Magkayakap magdamagan Hindi ka bibitawan
Ililibre pa kita ng bagong luto na bibingka
Tapos maglalakad pauwi, bukas nanaman uli!



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11.21.2006

OPM-Christmas Songs-Let It Snow


Let It Snow

Imago
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Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It ..... Snow



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11.20.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Ukoy Recipe

Ukoy
Ingredients
1 cup flour (arina)
1 cup water (tubig)
1 egg (itlog)
1 clove garlic finely minced (bawang)
1 tsp. salt
2 cups mung bean (mungo) sprouts

1 1/2 cups katas ng ulo ng hipon na dinurog

12 hipon (malilit)

Cooking Directions:

Paghaluin ang katas ng hipon,asin at bawang. Tunawin ang arina sa hiwalay na tasa at ibuhos sa pinaghalong mga sangkap.

Mag-init ng cooking oil sa kawali. Kapag mainit na magbuhos ng pinaghalong sangkap na tamang tama lang ang kapal para madaling maluto.

Ihain na may sawsawang suka na may bawang o asin.

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Tagalog Christmas Song-KUMUKUTI-KUTITAP

KUMUKUTI-KUTITAP

Composed by:
RYAN CAYABYAB

Lyrics by:
JOSE JAVIER REYES


Artist: Joey Albert


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Intro:

Kumukuti-kutitap, bumubusi-
busilak
Ganyan ang indak ng mga
bombilya
Kikindat-kidat, kukurap-kurap
Pinaglalaruan ang iyong mga
mata

Kumukuti-kutitap, bumubusi-
busilak
Ganyan ang kurap ng mga bituin
Tumitibok-tibok, sumisinok-sinok
Koronahan (ng/ nino pa ng)
palarang bituin
Iba’t ibang palamuti, ating isabit
sa puno
Buhusan ng mga kulay,
tambakan ng mga regalo

Tumitibok-tibok, sumisinok-sinok
‘Wag lang malundo, sasabihin
(pupulu-pulupot)
Paikut-ikot, koronahan ng
palarang bituin,
Dagdagan mo pa ng kendi,
ribbon, eskoses
At bohita habang lalong
dumadami
Regalo mo’y dagdagan

(Repeat)
(Repeat 2nd stanza)

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11.19.2006

OPM- A Perfect Christmas

A Perfect Christmas
by Jose Mari Chan


I:
My idea of a perfect Christmas
Is to spend it with you
In a party
Or dinner for two
Anywhere would do
Celebrating the yuletide season
Always lights up our lives
Simple pleasures are made special too
When their shared with you

II:
Looking through some old photographs
Faces of friends we'll always remember
Watching busy shoppers rushing about
In the cool breeze of December
Sparkling lights, all over town
Children's carols in the air
By the Christmas tree
A shower of stardust on your hair

chorus:

I cant think of a better Christmas
Than my wish coming true
And my wish is you'd let me spend my whole life with you
repeat II

chorus

11.17.2006

OPM- Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin ang Pasko

Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin ang Pasko


Composed by:
ITO RAPADAS

Lyrics by:
ITO RAPADAS





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O bakit kaya tuwing Pasko ay
dumarating na
ang bawa’t isa’y para bang
namomroblema
hindi mo alam ang regalong ibibigay
ngayong kay hirap na nitong ating buhay

Meron pa kayang caroling at noche buena
kung tayo naman ay kapos at wala nang pera
nakakahiya kung muling pagtaguan mo
ang ‘yong mga inaanak sa araw ng Pasko.

[refrain]
Ngunit kahit na anong mangyari
ang pag-ibig sana’y maghari
sapat nang si Hesus ang kasama mo
tuloy na tuloy parin ang pasko

Mabuti pa nga ang Pasko noong isang taon
sa ating hapag mayroong keso de bola’t hamon
baka sa gipit, Happy New Year mapo-postpone
at ang hamon ay mauuwi sa bagoong

[refrain]
Ngunit kahit na anong mangyari
ang pag-ibig sana’y maghari
sapat nang si Hesus ang kasama mo
tuloy na tuloy parin ang pasko

(Instrumental)

[refrain]
Ngunit kahit na anong mangyari
ang pag-ibig sana’y maghari
sapat nang si Hesus ang kasama mo
tuloy na tuloy parin ang pasko

[coda]
Tuloy na tuloy pa rin (Tuloy na tuloy pa rin)
tuloy na tuloy pa rin (Tuloy na tuloy pa rin)
tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang Pasko
tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang Pasko


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11.09.2006

Philippine Board Exam Result-Aeronautical Engineer

Aeronautical Engineer
Date given: Nov. 06, 2006


A
ABOLENCIA, NEIL ANTHONY PUSE
APIT, MARK VALLEJOS
ATIP, JEFFREY GERVACIO
B
BAGIS, AYAN SARAVILLO
BAÑAS, RUEL TATEL
BASITAO, JAY-R DIMMOG
BRIZUELA, ADEX VARGAS
C
CARIM, ALIKHAN DIATOR
CARIÑO, ERICK PUNZALAN
CLAVERIA, FELIMON JUNIOR INANDAN
D
DE CELIS, ANTHONY VELASCO
DE LA CRUZ, MARK MONTARDE

E
ESTONILO, ARCHANGEL LIBADIA
EYAS, FRANCIS ROLYN AGUILAR
F
FUENTES, ARDYL ROSS ALINSUGAY
G
GABOR, RITCHIE NEIL BAJENTING
H
No record

I

no record

J
JOSUE, PETE JR TACULAD

K
no record

L
LEE, SHAYNE FEYE VALERIO
LEGASPI, AMIEL DUKE PEÑA

M
MACEDA, JORGE JR PEREZ
MANGUBAT, VINCE ANDREW DIGO
MOLINOS, ALAIN SALMON
N
no record
O
OCAMPO, EMMANUEL CARLOS
P
PALANOG, RETHELJE GADNANAN
PALIWEN, JOHN GABRIEL GUILON
PINEDA, OSCAR JR MOLINA
Q
no record
R
RAYOS, ROSEBEL EBORA
REYES, NAPOLEON JR BALANO
S
SAN BUENAVENTURA, JONATHAN FLORES
T
TAGALICUD, REMIGIO JR VILLAMAR

U
no record
V
no record
W
no record
X
no record
Y
no record
Z
no record

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11.07.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Laing


I am from Bicol and this is our "national dish" Laing or Ginataang Dahon ng Gabi.

Gabi or taro is a versatile plant which leaves and stalks are cooked in coconut milk while the tuber (taro root crop) is cooked as sweets or desserts or can be used in vegetable dishes as well.

This is the recipe of the family.

Ginataang Dahon ng Gabi (Gabi Leaves with Coconut Milk)
(Laing)
Lutong Bikolano
Sangkap: (Ingredients)
  • 20 tuyong dahon ng gabi,gayatin o himayin

(US residents can buy from
Filipino store, ready-to-cook-taro leaves packed in a plastic bag.
If you buy the gabi leaves with stems, let the bundle dry first. Fresh
leaves are not ideal for laing. There is a substance in the leaves and stalk
which make the throat itches. The stems may be included as long as they
are thoroughly dry, peeled and cut into half inch-size).

  • 1/2 lb. pork (My mom used pork with little fat, diced in small pieces. If she used already cooked meat, she shreds them into small pieces).
  • 1/2 lb. shrimp. (shelled) (small shrimps)I substitute hibe(dried naked
shrimps or the precooked shrimps that can be bought from the Oriental stores).
  • 1 medium size ginger root.(before cutting it into strips, I peel and crush it first)
  • siling labuyo (red pepper) (optional)(we usually put the crushed pepper before serving.There may be members of the family who do not want spicy laing).
  • pamintang buo (peppercorns)

  • 2 tbsps. bagoong (2 tbsps of shrimp paste)(optional)(For apartment and
    conduminium dwellers, cooking with bagoong is discouraged. I substitute patis).
  • 3 tasang gata ng niyog (3 cups of coconut milk)(US residents can buy the canned coconut milk or the frozen grated coconut. For the grated coconut, remember to set aside the first from the extraction, kakanggata ).
  • 1 kutsarang cooking oil (1 tbsp. of cooking oil).
  • 1/2 tasang tubig ( 1 cup water)
  • crushed garlic
    Instructions:

    1. Put the diced pork in a deep skillet. Put water, enough to cover the meat.Cover and let boil for a few minutes or until the meat is cooked. Add water if necessary.

    2. When water has dried up,wait until the meat is a little brown. Put the cooking oil and stir on a slow fire. Add the crushed garlic and continue stirring until the garlic turns brown. Add the ginger and the shrimp.

    3. Pour the two cups of coconut milk into the skillet. Do not cover. Stir occassionally so that
    the coconut milk will not coagulate or form bubbles. Add the peppercorn.

    4. Add the gabi leaves when the coconut milk is boiling. Let it cook until the coconut milk is almost dried up. (Dry gabi leaves absorb the coconut milk).

    5. Add the last cup of coconut milk( This is the kakanggata, the first to be extracted from grated coconut) and the shrimp paste or patis to taste.

    Continue cooking until the coconut milk has dried up.




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Answer for Bugtong 11-06-06

Answer for the bugtong:

Ampalaya (Bittermelon)



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Regine Velasquez-Say that You Love Me

Say that you love me

Regine Velasquez


"Say That You Love Me"
(Louie Ocampo/Allen Ayque)
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My morning starts to shine
With teardrops in my eyes
And here I am alone starting to realize
That my days would be brighter
If I could learn to hide
The feeling that I have for you
Keeps haunting me inside

Then my days begin
With simple thoughts of you
Hoping that tomorrow will be me and you
Sharing dreams with each other
And making them come true
Holding one another, saying all I need is you

But will you say that you love me
And show me that you care
Say when I need you
You will always be there
But if you go and leave me
This I swear is true
My love will always be with you

Now my nights would end
With just one wish, that's you
To hold me in the dark
And help me make it through
'Cause the pain that's inside me
Would simply melt away
If I had you here with me
And promise me you'd stay

But will you say that you love me
And show me that you care
Say when I need you
You will always be there
But if you go and leave me
This I swear is true
My love will always be with you

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Pagkaing Pinoy-Ginataang Tilapia

picture of tilapia

The genus name Tilapia is a latinisation of the Tswana word for "fish", thiape,coined by Scottish zoologist Andrew Smith in 1840. Some species of tilapia are called St. Peter's fish from the account in the Christian Bible about Peter catching a fish that carried a shekel coin in its mouth. Restaurants and food producers often avoid using tilapia name and instead refer to the fish as whitefish or perch; this is especially common in Europe and the U.S. where consumers are often unfamiliar with tilapia as a food fish.

Ginataang Tilapia -Tilapia Cooked in Coconut Milk
Sangkap:
• 6 pieces small Tilapia (gutted and scaled )
• 3 pcs of crushed garlic
• 1 medium size red onion (cut into 4 pcs)
• 1 green pepper (sliced)
• 1 small ginger (crushed and diced)
• 1 big eggplant (cut into eight pieces)
• 1/2 cup squash (cut in thin slices)
• salt to taste
• 2 cups of coconut milk
. peppercorn
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
. 2 pcs of bayleaf

Cooking instruction:

1. Place the tilapia on top of the eggplant, onion, garlic, bayleaf and squash in a saucepan.
2. Pour the first cup of coconut milk. Cook until the combined ingredients are half-cooked.

3. Add the second cup of coconut milk, cup of vinegar and salt to taste.
Let it simmer until cooked or until only a little coconut milk is left.


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Mga Bugtong -Bugtong of the Day 11-06-06

Mga Bugtong:

Pagsipot sa maliwanag, kulubot na ang balat.


Answer here.
Translation:
When it was born, the skin is already wrinkled.



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11.05.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Tinolang Manok

T I N O L A N G M A N O K can be cooked either with papaya or chayote.
picture of papaya
Papaya is rich in an enzyme called papain (a protease which is useful in tenderizing meat) and other proteins. Its utility is in breaking down the tough meat fibers.It is included as a component in powdered meat tenderizers. Papaya enzyme is also marketed in tablet form to remedy digestive problems.
picture of chayote
Chayote (pronounced [tʃa'jɔte], roughly "chy-O-tay"), is the Spanish name of the plant, from Nahuatl hitzayotli. The leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory properties, and a tea made from the leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and hypertension, and to dissolve kidney stones.

Here is the recipe from the housekkeeper of my friend.


T I N O L A N G M A N O K

Ingredients:

2 lbs Chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 tbsp Canola Cooking oil
2 cloves garlic,crushed and minced
1/2 medium ginger (crushed and sliced into strips)
1 Medium size onion, chopped
12 cups Water
2 pcs Chicken cubes
1 tsp Patis (fish sauce)
1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
1 cup Chayote or green papaya,
peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
1 cup Sili (chili) leaves (substitute spinach if not available)
1/2 tsp of ground pepper ( I prefer the whole peppercorn, slightly
crushed)

Cooking directions:

1. In a wok, saute garlic in cooking oil until light brown.
Add onion and ginger when the onion is already transparent.

2. Add chicken and water. Boil until chicken is almost cooked.

3. Add chayote or papaya and the chicken cubes. Add more water if needed. Cover and let boil. Lower heat to
simmering until the vegetables are cooked.

4. Add the sili leaves, patis and ground pepper.

5. Cook for additional two minutes. Serve hot.

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Tagalog Christmas Song-Christmas Cards (with chords)

Christmas Cards (with chords)


Composed by:
SNAFFU RIGOR

Lyrics by:
SNAFFU RIGOR





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NTRO: Dsus-Am-Dsus, Am-
A-C-Bm-Bb-Am-D-

Em F# Bm
Hoy, sa araw ng Pasko

E Am D
Maghihintay ako ng Christmas Card

G-F#-B
Mula sa 'yo.

Em F# Bm
Hakit na 'yong simple lang

E Am
Basta may "I love you"

C D
Na nakasulat man lamang.


CHORUS:

C Cm Bm-Em
Sa Christmas card mo sinabi

Am-Dsus-D-G-C-B
Na ako ay love mo

A Cm Bm-Em
Sa Christmas card ko inamin

Am-Dsus, D-G-C-B
Na ikaw rin at love ko.

(Do 1st Stanza chrods)
Ay! Naalala ko
Ika'y walang imik
Pag ako ay kaharap
Kaya ako ay nagsulat
Sa card mo dinaan
Ang di mo mabigkas.

(Repeat Chorus except last line)

Am D B Em
Na ikaw rin ay love ko

ADLIB: Em-F#-F(/Bm)-Bm
E-E/Ab-Am-C-D

(Repeat Chorus, 2x)

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11.04.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Kare-Kare (Beef Tripe)


Tripe is a type of edible offal made from the stomach of various domestic animals. Beef tripe is typically made from the first three of a cow's four stomachs, the rumen (blanket/flat/smooth tripe), the reticulum (honeycomb and pocket tripe), and the omasum (book/bible/leaf tripe).

Different countries have different tripe recipes. Here is one Filipino recipe.
Courtesy of my former roommate.

K A R E - K A R E
(Tripe Curry in Peanut Sauce)
Ingredients:

2 lbs Beef tripe
3 medium Eggplants,cut into 1-inch size
1 bundle green beans, cut into 2-inch pcs.
1 package Banana flower
1 cup Peanut butter
1 medium Onion, sliced
5 cloves Garlic, crushed
2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Cooking Directions:

1. Boil the beef tripe for 1-2 hours or until it is tender. Then cut the
tripe into 2-inch square slices.

2. Saute the garlic and onion in the vegetable oil. Add the boiled tripe
and the rest of the vegetables. Add water and cook the vegetables until
tender.

3. Add in peanut butter and stir for 10 mins.

4. Serve hot with shrimp paste to taste as garnish.

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Regine Velasquez-I'll Never Love This Way Again

I'll Never Love This Way Again

Regine Velasquez


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ou looked inside my fantasies
And made each one come true
Something no one else
Had ever found a way to do
I've kept the mem'ries one by one
Since you took me in
And I know I'll never love this way again

CHORUS:
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on
Before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on

A fool will lose tomorrow
Reachin' back for yesterday
I won't turn my head in sorrow
If you should go away
I'll stand here and remember
Just how good it's been
And I know I'll never love this way again

CHORUS:
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on
Before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on

(Instrumental)

I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on
Before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on

I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on
Before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on

I'll never love this way again
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11.03.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Tokwa't Baboy

picture  of tofu

Tofu, also called doufu (often in Chinese recipes) or bean curd (literal translation), is a food of Chinese origin, made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. The making of tofu from soy milk is similar to the technique of making cheese from milk.

The following recipe can be served as main dish or pulutan (appetizer)
for drinking sessions.


T O K W A ' T B A B O Y
(Pork and Tofu Dish)

Ingredients:
1 lb Pork, liempo
4 pcs Tofu (soy bean curd)
2 cups Water
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsps vegetable oil

1/4 cup Vinegar
1 /4 cup Soy sauce
1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
1 tsp Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 medium size yellow or white onion, cut into rings

Cooking Directions :

1. Boil pork in water with 1/2 tsp salt until tender.
Cut the meat into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.

2. Fry the tofu or tokwa until firm and golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.

4. Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, sugar, and garlic in a bowl.
Mix well until salt and sugar are dissolved.

5. Put the fried tokwa and pork pieces
in a serving bowl. Pour the vinegar sauce over.
Garnish with fresh onion rings.

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11.02.2006

Pagkaing Pinoy-Leche Flan-The Traditional Way of Cooking

This is the favorite dessert in a fiesta, birthday party, wedding, baptism
and other Filpino handaa, My mom preferred to use the egg yolks only. The white
parts, she used for her facials and shampoo. Multi-user.

Here is her recipe.


Leche Plan (Egg Yolk)

10 egg yolks
1 big can of evaporated milk
1 big can of condensed milk
1.5 cups of white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt the sugar in the evaporated milk. Add the egg yolks and condensed milk.
Stir to blend all the ingredients.

Pour the mixture in a lyanera (metal mold) lined with caramelized sugar . Straining can be done while pouring.

Cover the metal molds with foil. See to it that the molds are completely sealed
before putting theim in a wok filled with water boiled for steaming for an hour.

Let it cool before passing inverting the lyanera to a flat dish.

Preparation of caramelized sugar:

1 cup of white sugar
1/4 cup of water

Boil the sugar and water until it becomes red. Don't stir. When it is
red and syrupy, pour into the metal mold for a thin coat lining for the leche flan.

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Pagkaing Pinoy-Lumpiang Sariwa

Lumpia are pastries of the Philippines and Indonesia similar to (but usually more meaty than) spring rolls. They are a popular Filipino food, and though the process of making Lumpia stems from the Chinese as early as the 16th century, they have grown increasingly Filipino over the years, in taste and in style of preparation. The term lumpia derives from lunpia (Traditional Chinese: pinyin: rùnbǐng; POJ: jūn-piáⁿ, lūn-piáⁿ) in the Hokkien dialect of Chinese. Spelled as loempia, it has also become the generic name for spring roll in Dutch.(From wikipedia)

Here is the lumpiang sariwa recipe shared to me by a Chinese friend. She suggests sprinkling of crushed peanuts to the lumpia after it is dipped in the brown sauce.

Lumpiang Sariwa

Ingredients
1/2 lb. cooked pork, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1/2 cup cooked shrimp chopped
1/2 cup cooked garbanzo (chick peas) beans
1/4 cup cooked ham, chopped
2 cups julienned carrots
1/2 cup green beans, sliced thinly, french style
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tbsps. cooking oil
18 egg roll wrappers
lettuce leaves

Cooking Directions:

1. Saute garlic and onion in oil until they turn slightly brown.
2. Add pork, shrimp, garbanzo beans and ham.Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add carrots, green beans and water. Cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Add cabbage and salt, stir until cabbage is tender.

When all of the vegetables are cooked, put in a dish to cool.

Cut lettuce in half lengthwise. For each lumpia, place a piece of lettuce on wrapper. Spoon about 1/3 cup filling into center of wrapper. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling, then fold in sides.

Serve with garlic dipping sauce or a mixture of hoisin sauce or lumpia sauce.

Lumpia Sauce:

Combine in a saucepan, 2/3 cup sugar and one tbsp. cornstarch.
Stir 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsps. soy sauce. Cook and stir until mixture thickened. I experimented by putting one tablespoon of peanut butter.

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Tagalog Folk Songs-Leron-Leron Sinta-English translation

Leron-leron Sinta

English Translation
uploaded by cathcath.com

Leron, Leron my love
Climbs a papaya tree,
With him a basket
new to hold the fruit for me.
But when he reached the top.
A branch broke off in haste,
'Twas such an evil luck,
The lost one please replace.


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