Nothing to see here, folks. Move along…….. * just kidding *
To be honest, today, I’m just winging it. Let’s see where this post goes.
I’ve been reading blogs from The Reader , and that means I cannot read those that get posted from 11 PM to 6 AM, ( sleeping time ) and from 12 PM to 9: 30 PM ( I’m at work ) . Also, I’ve been busy doing some yard work in the morning, and that means, I don’t get to read any blog , at all. Yardwork and gardening are no laughing matter in my book. Remember these photos that I posted 2 years ago ?
The amount of yardwork isn’t as bad this year . Our lawn was rehabilitated after California’s 4 year drought ( back then, our water use was monitored …. our front yard lawn was brown but not dead, but at the backyard, the lawn was completely dry, except the weeds that grew vigorously with little rain, completely overpowering the lawn ) , but there are still a staggering amount of weeds to manually pluck out this spring. Anyway, the photos above speak for itself. I’m not exaggerating this time, folks…….. as I wont to do. Ha ha ! * sweats *
We just gave a goodbye pot luck party for a co-worker who’s moving to another state. I brought baked macaroni. My co-workers were a bit disappointed that it wasn’t an ” ethnic” food. I told them it was a Filipino style baked macaroni, and they were like, ” Yay, Filipino style ! ” 
They loved my macaroni dish . It was cleaned out in one go, and those that came in late didn’t get to taste it. Some of them asked for the recipe. I usually balk at giving away ” original ” recipes ( my mother’s ) . My mother had a successful catering business in the Philippines, and you know, one should not ask the caterer for the recipe of the dish that one likes, for obvious reasons. In fact, a former co-worker ordered from me 4 kinds of food for her Christmas party ( she’s Muslim, by the way ) …….. baked macaroni, spring rolls, potato salad ( she got to taste test my salad, and loved it ) and turrones ( wrapped fried banana with jackfruit ). Just a favor given, guys, ( with mini monetary compensation for my efforts, a few dollars and some change ). This isn’t a business.
Back to my co-workers……………… I do plan to give them the recipe, if they ask for it again. It seems they have forgotten about it, he he. Anyways, how is my recipe different from other baked macaronis ? Well, I add fish sauce ( Filipinos call patis ) and soy sauce,. Fish sauce is a South East Asian favorite condiment. It’s a basic ingredient in their dishes , particularly Thai , Indonesian, Malaysian and Filipino dishes. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think the Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans use fish sauce in their dishes. It’s really a Southeast Asian thing.
I’d like to end my post at this point ( it’s almost 500 words now ), But I feel I need to say something. Political, I’m afraid. ( ~ .~ ) I try not to pay attention to news re Trump and Liars , Inc. It was hard at first, but I’m getting better at it. Nowadays, I just wait for Trump and Liars, Inc. to implode, then start from scratch when this nightmare is over. I call this a Susan Sarandon syndrome. ( He”s not going to be impeached, but who knows . The alternative is worse, in my opinion. VP Pence ? He talks to God, and more importantly, God talks to him. But I don’t know what kind of God he talks to .. not a compassionate and moral God, that’s for sure…….. maybe a gun- toting God who kicks beggars off the streets, and , definitely not Jesus ) I’m sorry for my harsh words.
This is all for now. Thanks for reading, and Peace ! ! \(^w^)/
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Posted by mihrank on April 8, 2018 at 6:41 pm
you have such great post with wonderful message and meaningful….
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2018 at 6:55 pm
Thank you very much for the kind words, mihrank !
Posted by andy1076 on April 8, 2018 at 7:59 pm
Waaaaaaaaaaaaait a minute…!! wait wait! I see no recipe listed nor photo of your filipino style mac ‘n cheese! hum!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2018 at 4:26 pm
I didn’t post any recipe, Andy. I mean, I’ve never posted any recipe on this blog. So, do you want to get my baked macaroni recipe?
Posted by andy1076 on April 9, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Yes pls! ^.^/ haha I know how amazing everything you make looks 🙂
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on April 8, 2018 at 8:07 pm
I’m breaking out into a sweat just looking at the pictures. I’m thankful I live in an apartment! But to be honest it does need a lot of work.
Hmm Filipino food! I love it!
I just watched a YouTube video where even Fox News (😡😒🤮) is now investigating Trumps claims. IE: post office losing money because of Amazon.
Trump just spouts whatever and suckers believe him. It’s so sad.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2018 at 4:36 pm
Well, his ” base” also believed Pope Francis had endorsed him. If they can believe that, they can believe anything.
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on April 10, 2018 at 3:07 am
Oh wow, talk about delusional!
Posted by Tony Burgess on April 8, 2018 at 8:14 pm
The amount of work is astounding. I hope you are doing well.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Yes, I’m doing very well, thanks. I need the exercise,anyway.
Posted by Tom Schultz on April 9, 2018 at 12:37 am
Perhaps VP Pence needs to read the abridged, two-word edition of the New Testament: Judge not.
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2018 at 4:29 pm
And Golden Rule.
Posted by Tom Schultz on April 9, 2018 at 4:49 pm
No, Mike doesn’t strike me as a Sermon on the Mount kind of guy. Lol.
Posted by mistermuse on April 9, 2018 at 1:13 am
No need to be sorry for your “harsh words.” Measured against Trump’s mocking put-downs and insults, nothing you said compares. You go, girl!
Posted by renxkyoko on April 9, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Thanks ! * whispers * Do you know Homeland Security is now monitoring bloggers ? There is now a thin line that separates this administration from outright fascism.
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on April 9, 2018 at 4:46 pm
Right, lets be honest, I was getting more and more hungry, or is that greedy, as I read your post. I am a keen fan of Thai food where fish sauce is a basic ingredient in many dishes as you know, and its yummy. All well and good until the name Trump came up which can destroy almost any appetite or sense of wellbeing. I no longer know what to think on that subject as any sense of rational debate seems to have left the room some time ago. What I will say is I wish I was near enough to enjoy some of your cooking because it sounds scrumptious 🙂
Posted by mwlange on April 9, 2018 at 6:34 pm
That’s a LOT of weeds. Your dedication to your yard is commendable.
With regards to politics, I don’t think you should apologize for bringing up the subject. It’s your blog, and it’s not like you’re trying to force everyone to agree with you like a certain person living in the White House (or his supporters on Facebook, etc.). Considering that some of what they do exists only to get attention, I think it’s natural to want to vent.
Posted by Jim on April 11, 2018 at 12:18 pm
oo la la! Filipinas! you ladies are like a perfect package. 🙂