First Foods!
Hello Everyone!
It’s been four days since I’ve been “home”.
Well, I had a safe trip despite my hay fever when I departed Japan and because of the climate change (from cool in Japan to hot in the Philippines), the hay fever became a “dust/temperature” allergy as soon as I landed Manila and so migraine attacked 😭.
I’d been at home (literally) for two consecutive days trying to make my condition better.
While getting back on my healthy self, these were the foods my mom prepared since teacher Jake and I missed those a lot too!
Paella
“Paella” – a Valencian rice dish that has ancient roots but its modern form originated in the mid-19th century in the area around Albufera lagoon on thr east coast of Spain, adjacent to the city of Valencia.
This one is called a Seafood paellas made with a variety of fish and shellfish, each adding its own flavor and texture.
Kare-kare
In the yellow bowl is “kare-kare”.
Again, one of my mom’s specialties.
Kare-kare is a classic and beloved Filipino stew made of meat and vegetables in thick and creamy peanut sauce, traditionally with shrimp paste (bagoong) and rice on the side.
Filipinos often reserve this dish for big parties like town fiestas, christenings, even weddings. It’s a dish that’s both celebratory and celebrated. And because it’s our “homecoming” and my daughter’s graduation…it’s really a time for Celebration!
Fried dried fish with tsokolate (bulad nga parotpot)
We Filipinos would say that this fried dried fish is “stinky” yet “yummy”! but I bet you wouldn’t want to try it 🙄.
This is more delicious when paired with our native “tsokolate” poured in top of the hot white rice.
Pancit bihon
Famous during birthdays and other special occassions in the Philippines – Pancit bihon.
In Filipino cuisine, pancit are noodles.
Noodles were introduced into the Philippines early on by Chinese Filipino settlers in the archipelago, and over the centuries have been fully adopted into local into local cuisine, of which there are now numerous variants and types.
Pastillas
And for my dessert, all the way from my mom’s hometown – Leyte province.
Pastillas (carabao’s milk candy) is made from pure carabao’s (a type of water buffalo) milk with cornstarch for the velvetry texture.
Cravings satisfied indeed!’
Preparation for the Big Day!
At this moment I am packing up for my flight tomorrow early morning bound to the City of Gentle People – Dumaguete where my daughter’s University is located and is my and Jake’s Alma Mater too, Silliman University, to attend her Graduation Day with my son. We will be staying there in a hotel for three days.
Just like Jake, she will be graduating with “flying colors” with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is planning to proceed to Medicine to become a doctor (hopefully, in the future). As a parent, I will just be here to guide and support her dreams.
Watch out for more in this Homecoming vacation!
Enjoy your vacation and keep safe always Everyone!
Olga ❤️
４月１日スタート↓
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自分に限界を決して作らず、
自分を信じ、諦めない心を持ち、楽しいこと、
嬉しいこと、人と話すのが大好きな子どもたちになって欲しい！
コミュニケーションが笑顔でとれる英語大好きな子に育てよう！
そして、
大きな英語の武器を持ち
世界に羽ばたこう！！！
子どもたちが英語が話せるようになる！
英語が大好き！➡ 英語の成績がぐんぐん上がる ➡ 英語で仕事ができる
英語で子どもたちを育てます(^^♪
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大人レッスンは、守山区きっこ校、長久手校、ことこと屋（長久手、竹の山店）で行っています。
当教室の英語教師は、TOEIC 、ハイスコアで教師経験豊富。
優しく、丁寧、分かり易いレッスンとのご好評をいただいております。
ぜひ一度、体験してみてください。
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子どもたちが英語が話せるようになる！
英語が大好き！➡ 英語の成績がぐんぐん上がる ➡ 英語で仕事ができる
英語で子どもたちを育てます(^^♪
ホームページにイベントやレッスンの最新情報、ブログ、アップしています。ぜひチェックしてみてね♥
無料体験、受付中です！ お気軽にご予約ください。
大人レッスンは、守山区きっこ校、長久手校、ことこと屋（長久手、竹の山店）で行っています。
当教室の英語教師は、TOEIC 、ハイスコアで教師経験豊富。
優しく、丁寧、分かり易いレッスンとのご好評をいただいております。
ぜひ一度、体験してみてください。
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きっこイングリッシュスクール 長久手校
長久手市長配１丁目３１０ UNAX-１ １-D号
050-3696-1686
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きっこ英会話 守山区吉根校
名古屋市守山区吉根２丁目２００３番地
052-736-3338
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