Tula ng Emotera

Yay.. haha, came across my poem on valentines day from 3 valentine seasons ago.This was for my then bf--now bff. lolz...

 At times, we become a makata when in love. We can do stupid things and great things we dont even  realize when we're inlove, and some talent emerge just like this one--writing poem.... non poet writes poem, non singer compose music, non cook becomes a kitchen muse etc etc... The bottom line is, love could really make someone do things. Well, my then poem ..

Tula ng Emotera

J  ang simula ng kanyang  ngalan,

Inisyal pa lang masarap ng pakinggan,

Sa ‘king pandinig, simple… Apat na letra sa kabuuan

Maiksi ngunit kung  ang me ari ng ngalan ang  titignan

Higit pa rito ang misteryo ng kanyang katauhan..

Emote  ng puso ko, bahala na si batman---

sana lang puso ko’y huwag pahirapan

Mahal nya ko noon, kahapon, hanggang ngayon

Panghahawakan ko pangakong  niluma na ng panahon

Sana lang huwag subukan ng pagkakataon..

Luluha tiyak ang pusong  di ko alam kung hanggang  saan ang mitsa

Kung sakaling pangako ay biglang bawiin na lang basta

Sana naman ay hindi, ako’y umaasa

Pag-ibig kong korni mang tignan alam ko namang tunay at kakaiba

Sabihan man akong unlimited, pauli-ulit at parang sirang plaka…

Ayos lang yun pagkat mahal ko sya ..sino ba iyon?  Ikaw nga!

Mahal kita…at Mamahalin pa kita—noon yan ang lagi mong bukambibig

Ngayon ang salitang yan ang nais ko sana uling marinig

Ngayong Araw ng mga puso—eto ang aking hiling,

Sana kakornihan mang matatawag iyo itong dinggin

Mga salitang sa isip at puso’y tumiim

Hanggang sa hukay iyan ay dadalhin

Pahiram ng dayalog kung di mo mamasamain

Mahal kita.. at mamahalin pa …kung iyong nanaisin.

Chicken ala Kyums ( Chicken and Tofu with Celery and Onion leaves)

 Another recipe I get to collect and cook. This one's a special menu of  my bff.  I dont know the name of his recipe (and so is he lolz).. It's some kind of his kitchen experiment and turned out delicious. Its great to have him shared the recipe, and  for some time I get the chance to do it...... and the amateur kitchen cook strikes again! haha. Because it doesn't have a name, Ive created one for it.. chicken ala kyums.. named it after him since he was the one who created it ( kyum's actually his alias) hehe.

When I tried this at home, my nephews and sister liked it... and on second time,had another chance to try it again at my bro's home.. my niece liked it and also had her 2nd and third servings..  I must say, the dish tastes well and yummy( given me enough guts to continue intruding the kitchen  area ha ha ), so my kitchen adventure goes on. This viand is good for those who no longer have time to prepare or doesn't want additional viands.

Not too presentable but... eatable and palatable ;-p

Ingredients:

• 3/4 kilo chicken thigh and wings, chopped finely
• 2 cups tofu ( cut into 1 inch cubes)
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup onion leaves or leek
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped finely
  
• 1 onion, minced or chopped finely
• 1-2  tablespoon ginger,cut into julienne strips or chop into fine size
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 2 tbs vinegar 
• 2 tbs cooking oil
• seasonings to taste
• 1 cup water or broth
• oyster sauce ( optional; alternative for soy and sugar)

 Procedures:

1.  In a medium size stockpot, heat  2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, then onion; followed by ginger. stir and cook for a minute.  
2. Add chicken and saute. Add water or chicken broth; let stand until chicken is partially cooked and the broth almost half the cup. Add soy sauce, vinegar and sugar;let stand until chicken is tender and until the sauce has thickened .Add tofu cubes;simmer for 5 mins. Add celery and onion leaves. simmer. add seasonings to taste. Serve with hot  rice. enjoy.

The main ingredients

Try it...