Hi ! RenxKyoko Iglesias is here again ..
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I piled on about 7 lbs. of body fat during the holiday season. The perpetrators were these nasties below…. mango cake and Brazo de Mercedes being the masterminds.
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.Caldereta ( stewed beef with liver spread ), paella, barbecued spare ribs, fried pork eggrolls ( lumpia ) , fresh vegetable lumpia, turrones ( fried wrapped saba bananas ), ham, ube ( purple yam ) jam, fruit salad, mango cake, cassava cake, Brazo de Mercedes ( it’s the rolled cake in the pic )…. oh, I see a tin of Danish cookies! I’m sure there’s chocolate pastry somewhere there. I’m sure of this because I baked it. Oh, my sister is in the pic, too ! Do you see her ? ” What’s with the pose, Sis ?”
Brazo de Mercedes ( arm of Mercedes ) and mango cake are very popular cakes in the Philippines. We bought these two from Red Ribbon Bakery, a franchise of this popular bakery from the Philippines. Brazo de M is rolled cake with egg custard filling. Super yummy and mango cake is Red Ribbon’s specialty. And yours truly cooked the paella, my own specialty.
We heard the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve ( 10 PM , Dec.24 ). * ponders * I wonder why Catholics say ” hear Mass ” instead of “attend Mass.”
The Christmas gifts I received in 2015 were a bit modest compared to 2014. Well, it’s not about the presents, anyway. I also know that 2015 wasn’t a great year for my family, as far as finances were concerned. We do have our ups and downs, and last year happens to be a downer. I hope and pray 2016 will be a good year for everyone….. peaceful, productive and prosperous. * sigh * I bought 15 Power Ball lotto tickets, then I prayed to all the saints in heaven and promised that if I won, I’d donate one half to charity. lol Oh, well, better luck next time, eh ?
This is all for now. Be good. Be nice. Be happy. Peace.
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Posted by aysabaw on January 18, 2016 at 9:45 am
wow. that Christmas buffet LOL
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 9:48 am
Pssst, konti this year, ha. Medio mahirap sa $$$$. He he
Posted by aysabaw on January 18, 2016 at 9:51 am
konti pa yan???? ha ha.
akala ko kung ano yang powerball na yan….lottery pala 😛
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 9:55 am
Oy, sister, $ 1.4 B, as in BILLION !
Posted by aysabaw on January 18, 2016 at 9:57 am
talaga? ha ha ha……ok I just checked. may nanalo na? USD 1.6B
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 10:00 am
Meron na. Grabe , ‘no ? Kase naman, nauna pa yung daydream ko. Haha !
Posted by aysabaw on January 18, 2016 at 10:03 am
Hahahaha oo…yaan mo better luck next time
Posted by Bebekoh on January 18, 2016 at 9:51 am
food looks enticing…. i love all the food you have on your table. be thankful for the year that passed and for the whole year ahead. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 9:56 am
Happy 2016 to you, as well, Bebekoh. Cheers !
Posted by madreceiver on January 18, 2016 at 10:10 am
The Christmas dinner spread looked amazing! I know nothing about Phillipine cooking, but this peaks my interest some!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 10:17 am
Except the chocolate cake, everything else is typical Philippine fare.
We always cook for a battalion, but there are only 6 of us in the family. I think we ate the same food for 2 days. lol
Posted by madreceiver on January 18, 2016 at 11:12 am
Nice! It looked great!
Posted by Adrian Evans Photographer on January 18, 2016 at 10:32 am
looks masarap 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 10:36 am
Yes, it does. Everything there is a family favorite.
Posted by andy1076 on January 18, 2016 at 1:33 pm
Gaah!!! why do you do this to me! It’s only 5:30 and I am hungry already! 😛
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Haha Savor them with you eyes. Lalalala…
Posted by andy1076 on January 18, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Eeeevil!! 😛
Posted by theextraaamile on January 18, 2016 at 5:07 pm
this is delicious…did u cook this all yourself?
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 5:13 pm
I cooked the paella, I helped in rolling the wrappers ( very time consuming ), made the salad and ube jam. Oh goodness, I think I cookedmost of the dishes, except the caldereta. Haha
Posted by theextraaamile on January 18, 2016 at 5:29 pm
They all look delicious..an awesome spread
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on January 18, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Look at the FOOD! I knew I should have come out for the holidays! I’m ready for Hillary, too.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 11:31 pm
I’m getting nervous again about Hillary, although a lot less nervous compared to 2008. Obama had a solid black vote…. but I believe Hillary has the black vote now.
Do you know the food this year was so much less than last year’s ? We’ve somehow learned our lesson. Instead of eating left-overs for days, it was just 2 days in 2015.
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on January 19, 2016 at 12:00 am
It’s still early in the cycle, but given her opponents . . .
Still looks like a lot of food. I ate simple and went to the movies on Christmas.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:54 pm
By the way, I forgot to tell you, we watched Star Wars on Christmas Day. What did you watch ?
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on January 27, 2016 at 7:10 pm
I watched Doctor Who. I haven’t seen Star Wars and don’t know if I will or not.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 7:13 pm
The first three are still the best. For some reason, I don’t like this as much, though Ilike the main girl. She’s strong ! !
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on January 27, 2016 at 7:22 pm
Everyone loves Rey. I’m seeing a lot of the same sentiment, that this movie, while good, doesn’t seem as strong as it should, but Rey and Finn stand out.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 7:28 pm
Oh, and Finn, too. have you watched Finn in this alien movie , set in London, and the aliens unluckily landed in the hood ?
Posted by Cassidy Frazee on January 27, 2016 at 7:39 pm
“Attack the Block” was on a couple of weeks ago here in The Burg. It was a good thing I had my subtitles on. 😉
Posted by hehresman on January 18, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Oh my, that all looks so amazing. Now I’m hungry, hahaha! I love your blog and I’m excited to read more from you! 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 11:33 pm
Awww, thank you. I’m glad you like my blog. Cheers !.
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on January 18, 2016 at 8:30 pm
Faced with amazing and delicious feast I think I would have piled on more than a few pounds myself. Happy New Year to one of my favourite bloggers if I haven’t already said that 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 11:35 pm
Thank you, Peter ! Not that I’m blowing my own horn, but the dishes are indeed delicious. I especially like the paella that I myself cooked, I think I have finally perfected it. Have a glorious 2016 !
Posted by arlene on January 18, 2016 at 11:28 pm
Lovely spread as always Ren, typical Pilipino dishes. I admire you prowess in the kitchen. Asan ang lechon?
Posted by renxkyoko on January 18, 2016 at 11:40 pm
Sa New Year kami ng Lechon Kawali. We did cook marinated and grilled (indoor grilling as it’s winter here ) pork spareribs. Well, it does look like I’ve been designated the kitchen manager in the family. I had less free time last year, so Mom had to do the rest of the cooking. My sister just bought the cakes, lazy bum. Haha
Posted by williamleeone on January 19, 2016 at 3:41 am
Oh, a holiday meal. For a moment I thought Hillary and the whole Dem. party were coming to dinner ! Looks lovely !
Posted by renxkyoko on January 19, 2016 at 6:31 am
I wish ! ! During the Obama 2012 campaign, we baked lots of muffins for the campaingers. It was nice to be useful. lol
Posted by ~REBECCA DAWN~ on January 19, 2016 at 4:25 am
Oh that food! It looks so yummy, I’m drooling!
That reminds me, when I saw the Hilary pic I wanted to ask if you saw the SNL spoof Hilary Clinton’s Christmas Carol
With Kate McKinnon as present day Hilary. Amy poehler as past Hilary. And Tina fey as Sarah Palin
Omg! I never laughed so hard!
I will post it in my blog tomorrow so you can see it
Posted by renxkyoko on January 19, 2016 at 6:29 am
I think I’d watched that sometime ago, all three together, pst and present Hillary, and sarah Palin. I ‘ve watched that episode too where Hillary was a bartender.
Posted by ~REBECCA DAWN~ on January 19, 2016 at 7:38 am
Oh I never seen that! I have to see it! I love Kate McKinnon!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 19, 2016 at 6:33 am
Oy, Rebecca. Have you checked out my latest entry on my anime blog ?
Posted by kiko on January 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm
merry christmas
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:55 pm
have a great 2016, Kiko.
Posted by Pepper on January 19, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Now that looks like a terrific spread. And of all things, I am craving purple yam. Yes, I am weird like that.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm
Purple yam, or ube is an iconic Filipino dessert. We use it for cakes, ice cream, jam. I love the taste, but I understand it’s an acquired taste .
Posted by IdealisticRebel on January 19, 2016 at 7:09 pm
It looks like you had a very lovely holiday. Hugs, Barbara
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:33 pm
Thank you, Barbara. It was indeed a lovely holiday. The whole family was here ( well, my brother who lives in LA )
Posted by Nicci on January 20, 2016 at 6:53 am
Great to hear from you. Hope we do have a good 2016, totally agree. Thanks for being here, Ren. PS you needed those 7 pounds. You are beautiful. Be well and happy.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:32 pm
7 lbs is one size bigger for pants. Ugh. I do need to lose the extras. I notice it ‘s getting harder to lose a pound as we grow older. It’s been a month , but I’ve only lost one pound.
Posted by Sony Fugaban on January 20, 2016 at 8:45 am
Belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Better so late than never, right?
That buffet is making me salivate…Don’t mind the gained weight. I’m sure you’ll lose them before you know it.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 21, 2016 at 5:34 am
I have to wait til summer for weightloss to happen. Good thing jackets and sweaters keep the extras from sight. lol Kidding.
Cheers !
Posted by Nina on January 22, 2016 at 6:44 am
Looks so yummy!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Thanks, Nina.
Posted by The Hook on January 23, 2016 at 3:28 pm
Looks delicious!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Mr. hook, they are our everyday food, but of course we don’t cook that much everyday, haha. Just one dish.
Posted by The Hook on January 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm
But what a dish!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:41 pm
I cook paella like once a month. Easy cooking. Each dish is delicious, and all together, it’s a feast. Alas, we had to eat the left-overs for 3 days.
Posted by ideenbarimani on January 23, 2016 at 3:30 pm
I agree! great post! i wish a holiday and Christmas feel could happen all the time! and it can!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:25 pm
We cook these dishes ( except the cakes ) all year round, but not at the same time. Like, paella is so easy… so we have that at least once a month.
Posted by Will Of Heart on January 24, 2016 at 12:41 pm
This is one that I love in Christmas 🙂
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Food ! Funny thing is, we get to eat these dishes all year round, though not all at the same time. They are actually our everyday food.
Posted by Will Of Heart on January 28, 2016 at 1:53 pm
Yes but I can’t get enough as alwats hahaha
Posted by Will Of Heart on January 28, 2016 at 1:54 pm
always*
Posted by RoSy on January 24, 2016 at 8:34 pm
Oh my tastebuds!
BTW – My son got to meet a couple of Presidential candidates (Republican & Democrat). One of them was Hillary.
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Oh, wow, really. I saw Bill and Hillary, too.
Posted by RoSy on January 27, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Cool! 👍🏼
Posted by A. Blake on January 25, 2016 at 10:25 pm
Wow look at all this food, thanks for posting as it’s better late than never and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by renxkyoko on January 27, 2016 at 6:19 pm
Thanks, Ms. Divah ! ! Have a good 2016 !
Posted by Jonathan Caswell on February 3, 2016 at 12:54 am
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WE HOLD TO DOFFERENT PLOITICS, BUT THE SAME INTEREST IN FOOD. WHAT A SPREAD!!!!
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2016 at 10:53 pm
Thank you for the reblog , Jonathan Caswell. Cheers !
Posted by Indah Susanti on February 5, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Oh my, they look so good and delicious!!
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2016 at 10:53 pm
Thanks, Indah ! have a good 2016.
Posted by Indah Susanti on February 5, 2016 at 11:04 pm
Thank you!! And wishing you a good 2016 too 🙂
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Posted by Ste J on February 6, 2016 at 11:08 am
What a feast! I bet loads of people want to come to your place for special occasions! It goes to show how mean the old saints are if they can’t help you win and share the money love.
Posted by Initiator-Life with Tranquility :) on February 6, 2016 at 11:56 am
Yummmm. Really love to see you on my blog. When u press Like.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 6, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Thank you. I like to see you visiting me here, as well. Cheers !
Posted by Initiator-Life with Tranquility :) on February 6, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Cheers…! my friend..!:) always see your smile face..!
Posted by xiaoru89 on February 6, 2016 at 12:41 pm
wow!
Posted by Fae's Twist & Tango on February 7, 2016 at 8:41 am
Ren, Pass a couple – or three or four – of those lumpias hear! Yum! I like your last photo and I am ready too! 🙂
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Posted by loujenhaxmyor on February 14, 2016 at 10:21 pm
Between Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas and New Years– there was a lot of temptation pounds gathered by a lot of us. Peace.