Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Lately......

These are photos of some of the food we have enjoyed lately. Of course, there were a lot of fruits as well particularly avocados, bananas, mangoes, papaya, apples, and oranges. But lately, I have been into baking again and recently I made a type of Chocolate cake that didn't involve white flour and white sugar in it. It is a recipe from the new book we have been reading- "The Guide To Healthy Living". Basically, this would be the first recipe I have tried from the book. Yes, the cake contains Garbanzo beans or Chick Peas and the verdict, it wasn't too bad after all. I would make it again next time. If anyone is interested in a recipe, let me know. It is a healthier version of a cake and only contains few ingredients. Some people might not like it, probably because of its texture, but we all liked it. Even my very picky-eater little man thought it was good. He didn't even know it has chickpeas in it. Next time, I might experiment with adding some pureed Beets and Sweet Potatoes. Hmm... We'll see!

Instead of using white sugar, the recipe calls for a different type of natural sweetener   (not Splenda), but I only had Agave and Pure Maple Syrup on hand so that's what I used. Sweet! It is a proof that living a healthy life doesn't mean you have to stay away from eating chocolate cake. It just needs a few tweaks or changes of ingredients. 

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We have also enjoyed a lot of fish lately. Even though we are far away from the ocean, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy some salmon. Frozen salmon that is that we fish at the store. Not too bad! 

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Roasted Asparagus with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar and breaded Flounder fish. 

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But of course, if you're a Filipino like me, you will always crave for some Pandesal. These bread doesn't last long in our household. This time, I have tweaked the recipe a little bit and used half Whole Wheat and half Bread Flour with some milled Flax seed. Also, I didn't use white sugar in this bread and I used Agave Syrup instead. Yes, I know. We have been buying a lot of Agave Syrup these days. It's supposed to be good for your body instead of white sugar. 

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Star Bread is another type of bread that we have back home in the Philippines. I miss it so much that I thought I would some my own. Ah! It pays to know a little bit about baking. And look who else was excited for some freshly baked bread? 

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And lastly, the most awaited Chocolate Ice Cream. Yaye!!!! We haven't had some in what seems like ages so we decided to pick up a Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream the other day. Oh yes! We deserved it, didn't we. Look how happy my kids are. It definitely puts a smile on their faces and mama's too. 

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Before I end this blog post, I would like to say that my thoughts and prayer go out to the people in Moore, Oklahoma. It is heartbreaking to see such devastation. Please be safe everyone! 

36 comments:

  1. That all looks tasty and is making me hungry! Those rolls look particularly tasty.

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  2. Mommy Adin, your foodies just make my tummy growl right now! They gave me a reason to head to my kitchen and find something to eat! Lol. Your housemates are so luck for the chef in you!

    That's right, it is so heartbreaking to see the OK devastation. I can't even begin to fathom how it is like to be a victim.... I can only extend help and prayers to those who are affected.

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  3. I'm drooling just looking at your pictures mommy, I wish I lived nearby... heheehe...kay makikaon ko sa inyo. Anyway, the roasted asparagus and the bread are appetizing! i want some!

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  4. Okay, that looks amazing. Where are the recipes.

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  5. Wow, mami Adin your bread and food makes me hungry and envious of your pandesal and star bread :-) Thanks for sharing the photos!

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  6. i'm hungry i'll right over for dinner

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  7. That all looks really good . I am always looking for new things to try

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  8. ohh.. those looks deli.. no doubt as the kids seems to enjoy their foods..

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  9. fish are good and are healthy for us :D oh boy those food are so good and mouthwatering

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  10. i am drooling at your chocolate cake too :D they all look so yummy and the kids for sure loved them all.

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  11. All of your bread looks yummy. Like you. we don't have fresh fish here too but we have frozen salmon and tilapia.

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  12. Now I want some ice cream!! Your kids really look happy!! Chick peas instead of flour for chocolate cake? Hum----might be worth a try.

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  13. Your kids and your hubby are sure so blessed to have a very wonderful mom, wife like you :D you are multi-talented person mami adin :)

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  14. The cake recipe sounds interesting. The bread looks scrumptious and your kids look happy!

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  15. your foods makes me hungry now..

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  16. Oh great, now I'm hungry. It all looks so good!

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  17. I can't see the cake! waaaa But I did see the rolls. That looks delicious! I love Breyers Ice cream :)

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  18. Yummy! But, what I really want are those freshly baked bread.

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  19. I can see the cake now. weee! that sure looks delicious cake! how neat that you baked it without using flour and sugar..

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  20. Lots of yummy stuff! Nothing compares to the smiles!!

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  21. Back here Mommy Adin! I am so drooling of your asparagus! I gotta make some tomorrow! :D

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  22. bread looks great! makes me wanna bake tomorrow too.

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  23. I so admired you mami adin for leading a healthy lifestyle and very good at the kitchen in baking and cooking yummylicious home cook food. You're over the top mommy and very talented too. I wish i have an ounce of that talent. KKK ra mn ko uy kaon katulog kalibang hehehe, tapulan nga inahan hahahahaha

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  24. oh wow you've got some skills girl! Can you share your Pandesal recipe? I would love to make that too because there's no pandesal man that comes to us.

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  25. this makes me want to eat again, i wish i can bake too

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  26. Oh my goodness and soooo yumminess! Can I live with you for a week Adin? LOL. Those homebaked rolls are truly delicious. Now, I am depressed because I lost my blog PR's so, I want to bake lots' a goodies and EAT! LOL. Star bread and cheese bread right?

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  27. Oh my, you are one pretty busy chef! Look at those happy eaters!

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  28. yummy food. it makes me hungry... really...

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  29. I am craving for pandesal Mommy Adin, can I have some please??? hehehe

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  30. Coolsome momi sure housemates happy! Seeing your breads make me wanted to bake today lol

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  31. What a delicious treat! I love looking at the breads. I missed those.

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  32. drooling over the display of food here gang! it looks like your little girl was loving it too. that's great that she's not a picky eater. mine wouldn't eat veggies. hehe

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  33. I want the last bread's recipe. Although, i dont like kneading, but i'll still try.

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  34. You're such an inspiration to me for doing your best to serve healthy food on the table. I hope I can do that as well to my family.

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  35. I am droolingggggggggggggggggggggggggg here Mommy A :-) The rolls is what I want for my morning coffee. I love the look on the face when they eat the ice cream, so precious :-)

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