Month: January 2013

Rock Crab

I was standing by the sea wall at Hickam and I watched some fishes swimming, yellow tangs mostly and then I saw this lonely crab on top of a big rock. I like to eat crabs so I wish this one is big enough to eat. Wishful thinking!

Hickam Harbor

One of my hobbies is photography and I enjoy taking pictures of just about anything which catches my attention. I was at Hickam Harbor and I saw this plane just landed and moving towards the terminal. I took the picture while it is moving and I keep clicking the shutter until I have the plane…

Stir Fry Vegetables

I’ve gathered some vegetables from the garden and bought some vegetables I needed for the stir fry I want to make for dinner. I got some beans, sayote, kohlrabi and kale from the garden. I added some cauliflower, snow peas, mushrooms and bell peppers. I used chicken for protein. I sauteed the chicken with garlic…

Radish (Watermelon)

I have been experimenting on almost every new things that come out of seed catalogs. I find it very interesting and challenging at the same time. One of those experiments is planting this “watermelon” radish. I planted them just like other radish seeds. They grow fast and as soon as you can see the roots…

Pinakbet

Pinakbet is probably the most popular dish in the Philippines besides Adobo. Pinakbet is actually a Philippine version of the French Ratatouille except for the Bittermelon and Okra. Bittermelon and okra were added in pinakbet just because they are available all year round in the Philippines. It is a regional type of cooking so almost…

Water Fountain

Water fountains serve not only as a decorative object in your home but also symbolizes peace and tranquility. In Feng Shui, it would mean a positive energy in your home. If you place it in your backyard, it would be a place where backyard creatures can drink and play, like the birds and the butterflies….