31Mar

Trying New Food {Balkan Express}, Cymplified!

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One sunny afternoon, Rix and I traveled all the way to San Juan just to eat. He loved the beef goulash at Balkan Express. He even asked me to cook it by describing it to me. I also kind of followed a recipe online. I didn’t know if it was close to what he tried [...]

11Jan

Spaghetti, Cymplified!

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Whenever we have spaghetti at home, I always cook the sauce myself. I love experimenting with the ingredients. Today, my tomato sauce was Christmas-themed. Instead of the usual hotdog, I used Christmas ham. The cheese was Queso de Bola. These two were gifts to Rix from his clients. As usual, Elle ate just the spaghetti [...]

13Dec

Cymple Days Love {kids+food}, Cymplified!

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Cymple days love are ordinary moments I have at home, but are filled with messages of love from God, my hubby or my children. Here’s a round-up of photos that inspire and motivate me to continue blooming where I am planted. Cymple Days Love {kids+food} From the top, Watching TV with my baby boy, he [...]

07Nov

Mommy Treats, Cymplified!

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I’m glad I got to experience Mommy Treats. Thank you, Ms. Paola for sponsoring a game in the baby shower at Medela House. I got to sample a week’s supply of bite-sized cookies and muffins. I have to say they were yummy! I wasn’t turned off by the supposed to be bitter aftertaste, which I [...]

06Aug

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a Twist, Cymplified!

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I saw this recipe from Dainty Mom Martine and was inspired to try it. I’m glad we went grocery shopping after I chanced upon her recipe so I had the opportunity to grab the needed ingredients from S&R. Instead of grilling the cheese on a pan, I melted butter in the oven toaster, placed the [...]