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Recipe: Moroccan Spiced Roast Chicken

by diana
Apr 13, 2020
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When we were in Melbourne, a friend cooked this for dinner and I really enjoyed it. I have always wanted to try it. I am glad she is kind enough to share her recipe. That was 5 months ago. This quarantine has given me enough time to experiment on a lot of recipe taht I have in my backlog.

I am amazed at how the marinade seeped through the chicken's flesh, and surprisingly happy at how soft and tasty the chicken was. I enjoyed making it as much as everyone in my household enjoyed eating it. Try it!

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by diana
Oct 21, 2019
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The husband has just returned from his Japan trip. I typed in, "What to buy in Japan", and this instant noodle box comes in among the Top 10 in the list. The box comes in 2 options - serving for 2, and serving for 5. This particular box in the picture is good for 2. A quick search online says this is a product of a famous ramen restaurant in Japan. I tried it this weekend and it has not failed my palette. Truly delicious!

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by diana
Jul 17, 2019
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Now that I am actively involved and running Let It Echo, I have met mothers who also lost their children because of congenital heart defect. It is truly sad. The grief that is felt is incomparable. Some mothers are ready to engage and talk about it. Some find it difficult to talk about it still and keep the feelings to themselves. I respect that. We are all in different stages of grieving.

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by diana
Jul 05, 2018
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If you plan to travel outside the Philippines, this is a helpful tip for you. I discovered this painfully after a recent 17-day business trip last March. I was charged expensive fees for data services even when I was only using the internet when my phone was connected to the hotel's wifi.

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by diana
Jul 03, 2018
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Although the restaurant has been around in Cebu in years, I have just recently discovered this place. I fell in love instantly. I have not been to Japan yet (hopefully, soon) so I could not vouch for its authenticity based on taste. I can say, though, that of the times I have been there, my companions and I are the only non-Japanese customers.

My favorites are:

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by diana
Oct 03, 2017
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Here's the menu:

We tried all their Signature Steak. Steak is best served in medium rare. If you are like me who order based on picture, I was dismayed not to find any in the menu. I checked Foursquare and there aren't that many tips that would help me order.

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by diana
Sep 27, 2017
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I've heard of unlimited chicken wings by some restaurants but the reviews weren't that great. This, by far, is the best. It's a much cheaper version too.

Paku (translated as wings in English) offers Php199.00 for unlimited chicken wings and unlimited rice. The meal is best enjoyed in a group. If it is your first time to try, I suggest that you take all 8 flavors. You can ask for the flavors of your choice later. Make sure to order enough, though. Leftover chicken costs Php20.00 per piece.

My favorite flavors are teriyaki and lemon pepper.

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