Home & Family

I am a mom with two beautiful children. Let me share to you some of the things I do at home.

Lemon Squares Recipe

Posted by on Aug 27, 2012 in Home & Family, Recipes | 0 comments

My son really loves lemon squares and since these delicious tart treats are a bit expensive when bought, I learned how to make them at home. It’s really very simple so I encourage you to try it too. This recipe was an adjusted recipe from one I got from allrecipes and my big book of cookies.

 

Lemon Squares Recipe

For the crust, you will need:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup of white granulated sugar
2 cups of all purpose flour

For the topping, you will need:
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups of white granulated sugar
1/4 cup of all purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest

Procedure:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Make the crust but mixing the butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press the dough into an ungreased 9×13 Pyrex pan or glass bakeware.
  3. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, prepare the topping. Mix together the beaten eggs and lemon juice. Whisk these together with the 1 1/2 cups sugar,  1/4 cup flour and lemon zest. Pour topping mixture over the baked crust.
  5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. Wait for the bars to completely cool down before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

 

 

 

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Total Family Health Care Expo 2012

Posted by on Aug 27, 2012 in Education, Home & Family, Press | 0 comments

The Philippine Pediatric Society celebrates its 65th birthday through the “Total Family Health Care” Expo at the SMX on September 1 and 2. There will be many many booths for the family to enjoy along with FREE seminars including topics on breastfeeding, healthy cooking, handling picky eaters, swimming, core yoga, fevers, bone health, and many others. There will also be free diagnostics. Do not miss this excellent event.

I will definitely be there! Entrance fee is PhP50.00.

September 1 will feature the following specialized talks:

  • Breastfeeding Basics
  • Swimming as a Sport for Life
  • Life is Better When You Surf
  • Healthy Cooking Demo
  • Dealing with Picky Eaters
  • Raising an Early Reader
  • Sing and Sway: Music for Language Stimulation
  • Healthy Eating for Kids
  • Skin and Allergies in Children

September 2 will feature the following talks:

  • Pediatric Eye Exam Pearls
  • Primer for Pediatric Dental Care
  • Protect Your Child from the Sun
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Bone Health
  • Yoga: Why It’s Good to Start Young
  • Lifestyle Management
  • Urinary Screening
  • When to Worry about Fever and Rash
  • Teenage Pregnancy on the Rise
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Eclectic Blueberry Cream Cheese Tarts

Posted by on Jan 6, 2011 in Home & Family, Recipes | 0 comments

Eclectic Blueberry Cream Cheese Tarts

I went to Tagaytay for a wedding last December and came home with a box of blueberry tarts from Rowena’s. My son, Nathan, loved them so much and asked if I can make some for him. I never made tarts before but I do know how they are made since I read about them from Julia Child and saw countless demonstrations on cooking channels. I ended up baking a batch of blueberry tarts from a recipe which combines ideas from Paula Deen, my “Favorite Foods at your Fingertips” cookbook and another website that I can’t remember anymore. I guess this makes the recipe I am sharing “eclectic.” The tarts came out great. Try it too!

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Pinwheel Christmas Cookies

Posted by on Dec 23, 2010 in Home & Family, Recipes | 0 comments

Pinwheel Christmas Cookies

I decided to make some Christmas Cookies this year. I got this recipe from a book I borrowed from the library ages ago. Let me share with you the recipe.

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The Little Things Make the Difference

Posted by on Dec 6, 2010 in Home & Family, Personal | 3 comments

The Little Things Make the Difference

My dear Ganns,

On our 8th year anniversary, let me tell you how much I appreciate the little things that you do.

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Batibot on TV5: A Parent’s Review

Posted by on Dec 2, 2010 in Education, Home & Family, TV Reviews | 1 comment

Batibot on TV5: A Parent’s Review

Batibot is back!

As a Filipino who grew up in the 80s, I am one of those who watched Kuya Bojie, Tita Siena, Manang Bola, Pong Pagong and Kiko Maching. I remember Batibot as a show that not only entertained but also taught me a lot of the basics using the native language, Filipino.

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