In a previous post, I uploaded a press release for the launch of the new TV show, Full Throttle, on the History Channel. Last July 16, Thursday, that event became a milestone in our family life, especially for Patrick who had to leave Top Gear Philippines as a full-time writer to concentrate on this endeavor. As mentioned, the launch was held at House Manila in Resorts World and it was a resounding success having many car manufacturers, advertisers and press people in attendance.Cars: Launch of Full Throttle at House Manila
In a previous post, I uploaded a press release for the launch of the new TV show, Full Throttle, on the History Channel. Last July 16, Thursday, that event became a milestone in our family life, especially for Patrick who had to leave Top Gear Philippines as a full-time writer to concentrate on this endeavor. As mentioned, the launch was held at House Manila in Resorts World and it was a resounding success having many car manufacturers, advertisers and press people in attendance.
DIY: Bake your own Banana Bread
14 July 2015
We usually have bananas in the house but the problem is that if you don't eat them quickly, they can turn rotten so easily. So rather than let them go to waste, I thought I'd try my hand at making banana bread out of them. :) Naturally, I scoured Google for an easy-to-follow recipe and I found one here.
This recipe was very simple. I don't have a blender or a masher so everything I've done is by hand. If you have the equipment then feel free to use them :)
Ingredients:
4-5 medium-sized bananas (you can add more if you want)
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
Procedure:
Step 1: Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl then set aside
Step 2: Mix the butter, sugar and eggs in another bowl. Set aside.
Step 5: Put the pan in the oven (preheated at 350 degrees F). In the video I looked at, the baking time was 60-65 minutes. With the pan that I used, it only took 30-35 minutes. You can check if the bread is done if you stick a toothpick in the middle and when you pull it out, nothing sticks to it. That tells you that it's done.
We let it cool out of the oven when it was done. Here are my assistants enjoying our success :)
We usually have bananas in the house but the problem is that if you don't eat them quickly, they can turn rotten so easily. So rather than let them go to waste, I thought I'd try my hand at making banana bread out of them. :) Naturally, I scoured Google for an easy-to-follow recipe and I found one here.
This recipe was very simple. I don't have a blender or a masher so everything I've done is by hand. If you have the equipment then feel free to use them :)
Ingredients:
4-5 medium-sized bananas (you can add more if you want)
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
Procedure:
Step 1: Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl then set aside
Step 2: Mix the butter, sugar and eggs in another bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Peel the bananas then mash them.
Step 4: Mix the mashed bananas with the butter/sugar/eggs mixture. After that, put that mixture with the flour/baking soda/salt and just blend them together. Put it in a loaf pan (in my case a baking pan since I don't have a loaf pan). Oh and don't forget to spread some butter on the surface of the pan to prevent the bread from sticking.
Step 5: Put the pan in the oven (preheated at 350 degrees F). In the video I looked at, the baking time was 60-65 minutes. With the pan that I used, it only took 30-35 minutes. You can check if the bread is done if you stick a toothpick in the middle and when you pull it out, nothing sticks to it. That tells you that it's done.
We let it cool out of the oven when it was done. Here are my assistants enjoying our success :)
Family: Luke's Christening
12 July 2015
After 3 days of "No Classes" because of three consecutive typhoons in the Philippines, we were all happy to get out of the house and attend Stevie and Toni's baby boy Luke's Baptism. We all trooped to the Christ the King Church in Libis. The venue for the reception was also within the church's grounds (very handy!).
After 3 days of "No Classes" because of three consecutive typhoons in the Philippines, we were all happy to get out of the house and attend Stevie and Toni's baby boy Luke's Baptism. We all trooped to the Christ the King Church in Libis. The venue for the reception was also within the church's grounds (very handy!).Cars: Full Throttle on the Road to History (press release)
Full Throttle on the road to History
Full Throttle is the pioneering local TV show to air on History Channel Philippines, bringing with it a fresh and vibrant
take on the motoring industry both here and abroad.
“Local motoring TV programs are
too formulaic and staid, with some retaining the same format they’ve had for
decades,” said Rommel Dizon, the
show’s program manager and one of the founders of the production company behind
the show, Beyond Wheels Production.
“Full Throttle promises to change all
that.”
DIY: How to clean your computer fan
09 July 2015
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that our CPU was making a weird humming noise and noticed that the fan attached to the CPU case stopped working. Now, ever since our motherboard expired last year due to dust and dirt, I've been conscious about cleaning the CPU regularly. But I haven't had a chance to clean the actual fan unit. So, I searched Google (of course!) for an easy to follow DIY video on cleaning CPU fans and I found one here and I proceeded to try it out for myself.
DIY: Replacing a faulty bidet
28 April 2015
Yesterday, our bidet in the bathroom broke. There was a small crack in the bottom part of the bidet, the one which connects the hose to the handle, and of course over time, it eventually grew bigger until it snapped. I tried to fix it as soon as it happened but the truth was it really had to be replaced.
Yesterday, our bidet in the bathroom broke. There was a small crack in the bottom part of the bidet, the one which connects the hose to the handle, and of course over time, it eventually grew bigger until it snapped. I tried to fix it as soon as it happened but the truth was it really had to be replaced.Passport Renewal at the DFA Consular Office in Ali Mall, Cubao
Today, Patrick, Dylan and I went to the DFA Consular Office in Ali Mall Cubao to have Patrick's passport renewed. He's anticipating an out of the country trip in March and he needs a renewed passport just to be safe. So, he booked an appointment online through the DFA Ali Mall Consular office website and proceeded to his chosen branch (Ali Mall) on the day he was assigned.Received a Christmas Package from Del Monte Kitchenomics
February 11, 2015
Last December, I got an email from Del Monte Kitchenomics (I am subscribed to their newsletter) saying I have a chance to get a gift from them if I call the number in the email. Well, of course, I'm not one to pass up an opportunity to get a freebie so I did call as soon as I read the email. It took a while but I did get through.
They got my personal information and that was that. I forgot about it afterward. Then I got a call last week verifying the information I gave last Christmas. This time, they said I was one of the lucky participants and I will be receiving something via courier! I was excited to hear that and I couldn't wait to hear the doorbell ring!
Last December, I got an email from Del Monte Kitchenomics (I am subscribed to their newsletter) saying I have a chance to get a gift from them if I call the number in the email. Well, of course, I'm not one to pass up an opportunity to get a freebie so I did call as soon as I read the email. It took a while but I did get through.They got my personal information and that was that. I forgot about it afterward. Then I got a call last week verifying the information I gave last Christmas. This time, they said I was one of the lucky participants and I will be receiving something via courier! I was excited to hear that and I couldn't wait to hear the doorbell ring!
Mama's 7th Death Anniversary: 7 things that made Carmen R. Paypon an excellent teacher
February 08, 2015
Today is my Mom's 7th death anniversary. I was thinking about what to write and it came to me that she has been a teacher most of her life and, apart from being a Supermom, this is another part of her life that she totally owned.
So I thought that in celebration of this part of her, I'd write 7 things that made her an excellent teacher.
Today is my Mom's 7th death anniversary. I was thinking about what to write and it came to me that she has been a teacher most of her life and, apart from being a Supermom, this is another part of her life that she totally owned. So I thought that in celebration of this part of her, I'd write 7 things that made her an excellent teacher.
First time at CaliBurger Timog
February 02, 2015
We ended up eating at CaliBurger Timog when our earlier trip to St. Peter's Crematorium went bust. Patrick's Uncle Rolly died and was cremated at around 7PM but we were only able to leave the house at 7PM due to Stanley's color coding. By the time we got there, everyone was gone.
We decided to have dinner before going home and Patrick drove us to CaliBurger Timog.
We ended up eating at CaliBurger Timog when our earlier trip to St. Peter's Crematorium went bust. Patrick's Uncle Rolly died and was cremated at around 7PM but we were only able to leave the house at 7PM due to Stanley's color coding. By the time we got there, everyone was gone. We decided to have dinner before going home and Patrick drove us to CaliBurger Timog.
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