josie's kitchen

My new two blogger friends Jen of Jennyholic and Karith of Pinay Expat Blogger vested on me this award, I hope I deserved it. Thank you guys!

I will pass it to ALL my friends coz I considered them ALL beautiful. I bet they already received this award too.

Have you ever thought of what tomorrow holds when you get old, we always take care and invest for the future our children, but after that what’s next? We should also take a look at our future, we are not always young and strong or live forever. In case anything happens to us we are assured that our family is well-taken care of. One way is having a life insurance. When getting one,we must make a point to compare prices. Some policies depends on the age of the insurer but there also companies that give cheap term life insurance with the same benefits. Get the one you can afford but provide the best benefits.

If you feel that your bed is not as comfortable as before, when you wake up in the morning and feeling some body aches, maybe it’s time to buy mattress and throw the old one. We know that a comfortable bed is one of the keys to have a goodnight sleep or even an afternoon nap. It’s always nice to lie down and relax your tired, weary body in a cozy bed, but if your mattress is the one that’s giving you pain, it’s time to make a change.

This is my simple but perfect snack this afternoon, hot choco and crackers in this rainy and cold afternoon. It was raining hard and very cold, according to news report there was no typhoon yet the rain was heavy. Nothing much to do except  watch TV and play online games. Hubby and I are getting addicted to playing poker in our social site account. We are both joining the shoot-out tournament of the poker game. Hubby is a better player than me, maybe if he is playing in the real Online Casino, we would be millionaires by now with all the chips he already won.

We also love to watch the World Poker Tournament on TV, this is where I learned how to play Poker, I used to play other card games for fun with my family but this one I really enjoy. So while waiting for other players to fold or go all-in I also play the slot-machine to win some chips on the side.

This is a rainy but not a gloomy afternoon for me definitely. lol.

Because of the humid weather and hot room temperature, any left over food including rice is easily get spoiled, to prevent this I always store them in the refrigerator overnight and reheat to be  eaten on the next day.  Or make another recipe using these left-overs.

Do you have left-over rice from dinner last night? If you do and don’t want to eat it plain, you can cook it again by adding different ingredients to enhance the flavor.

This is my own version of Fried Rice or Sinangag in Filipino.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 cups left-over cooked rice
• minced garlic
• 1 cup  mixed veggies like corn, greenpeas, carrot (can be bought in the supermarket in packs)
• cooking oil
• salt
• 3 pcs. hotdogs chopped
• 1 egg

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• Saute garlic in oil.
• Then add and stir fry the mixed veggies to keep it crispy.
• Add the chopped hotdogs continue cooking until the hotdogs are done
• Add the rice and stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking in the pan.
• When the rice is already cooked, season with salt
• Add the egg and continue cooking for a few minutes or until the egg is done.
• Serve hot.
• Best  partner with coffee or hot choco.

This Fried Rice is already a complete meal by itself because of all the ingredients added.

Tip: you can also use fresh steamed rice if you don’t have any left-over, just let it cool to vaporize some of the water.

Variation: you can use ham, bacon or any cold-cuts you have in the fridge, or left-over meat dish too like adobo, fried chicken or barbecue, the choice is endless, just be creative. 

There are studies that prolonged exposure to Asbestos can cause cancer. Before the findings, the use of asbestos is very common in workplaces and even at homes, when some of the materials used in home-building are made from or have components of asbestos. This disease also known as malignant Mesothelioma is hard to detect, the symptoms will not show immediately until it’s too late or have already invaded some of the systems in the body, that’s why it is called the silent killer. Before you start building your home, make sure that the materials that will be used are asbestos-free. To protect you and your family from this deadly disease.

I rarely see people smoking tobacco, most of the time it is cigarette. I only see them in movies with the rich and famous smoking cigars. It seems like a status symbol for them. Some could already tell if it is of good quality or not by the smell of unlighted one, just like savoring the sweet aroma of a good wine. When I saw Black and Mild cigars being manufactured since 1939, I guess it’s on the league with the premium quality or else they won’t last that long. For health conscious, it has the same effects as cigarettes.

How to be sure if the water we drink everyday is safe. These are some of the signs that we should be aware of. If the water is not clear, have smell or brownish in color even if  slightly, then it may not be safe to drink. To make sure, boil the water for at least 5 to 10 minutes, buy distilled water in bottles or better yet install water filter to your water supply to remove any particles and kill bacterias that can cause diseases. Prevention is still the best solution.

If you’ve decided to open a restaurant, having the right restaurant supplies for the kitchen is essential for its success. Whether you plan to be the chef or are hiring someone else to cook the food, you’ll want to be sure that you have the right supplies so the chef is able to prepare the food and send it out to the patrons efficiently with good quality.

Kitchen Design

Kitchen design is important. If you plan on hiring a chef, you may want to consider doing so before you plan out the kitchen. He or she may have some feedback and extensive knowledge on how the kitchen should be laid out depending on the space provided. Safety is an important consideration and must meet the health requirements for restaurants set by your local government. Make sure you are familiar with them as you design your kitchen.

Having an energy-efficient design will also help including in the operating costs of your business. Look into tax breaks for using energy-efficient stoves, refrigerators, and grills. As you design the restaurant’s kitchen, realize that the menu will be ever-changing as seasons change and as your chef develops new recipes, so include flexibility into the design of the kitchen. Most importantly, you don’t want your staff clambering over each other as they prepare meals, so be sure there is plenty of room for how much cooking staff you require.

Type of Restaurant

When determining what supplies are required for your restaurant, you’ll need to have decided what type of restaurant you’re planning on opening. Different supplies are needed for different restaurant genres. Before buying big-ticket restaurant supplies, look into what supplies are needed for the type of food you plan on having. This is a great time to consult your chef because he or she will be familiar with the focus of your restaurant and will know what equipment is essential for success.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s a message drilled into school children from the time they enter kindergarten, but what really makes a good breakfast? It is a meal best enjoyed on a lazy weekend morning, rather than a busy weekday when everyone is scrambling to get out the door. Sure, plenty of people call a simple bowl of cereal a complete meal, but a great breakfast is much, much more.

Start with fresh squeezed juice – perhaps orange or mango, and a nice tall cup of coffee. Eggs are a breakfast staple for good reason. Try them poached, scrambled or fried over easy. A little bit of shredded cheese goes a long way toward jazzing them up. To add a spicy, semi-exotic touch to your eggs, add a little salsa. This vegetable-based spread is a perfect addition and spice really helps bring out the flavor of the eggs. No breakfast would be complete without starchy carbs, so don’t forget whole-grain toast, bagels or English muffins. If you’d like a piece of fruit as well, grapefruit or bananas are popular choices.

There’s no reason to limit the first meal of your day to traditional breakfast foods, either. You might be surprised to find how tasty tuna salad, baked potatoes or even a slice of pizza can be for breakfast. It’s healthier to eat your calories early in the day, too, as opposed to waiting until you’re almost ready for bed.

For a special meal, many folks lay out a barbeque or go out to a fancy steakhouse, but a well-rounded breakfast can be just as satisfying. Best of all, after you’ve enjoyed your breakfast you’ll feel great – ready to tackle your whole day ahead. Eat a full breakfast and enjoy a full, productive day.