The Truth About Long Distance Love

The fact that a long distance love affair is hard and grueling is fairly obvious, so there is not a single reason for you to read about that. Now, my Pinoy Recipe Topic for today is not what you will feel if you were ever on that said relationship, but how these lovebirds who are faraway from each other normally deals with it. First, let’s decide what’s “normal”. I think the ratio of 8 out of 10 seems fair right? So let’s just say that 8 out of 10 couples who are far apart, usually finds themselves dealing with the same or quite similar problems. A few of the biggest issues here are jealousy, paranoia and uncertainty. Those three issues are common in any type of relationship but it goes off the chart when distance is added on top of it. First, jealousy is not only something that can destroy a relationship but it makes it a lot more pain in the ass. The ladies are popular to have this kind of tendency. A lot of source may trigger jealousy such as friends, pictures, Facebook posts, unanswered phone calls, emails or texts, gossips and misunderstandings, which leads us to our second biggest problem called paranoia. The boys on the other hand are the ones who tend to experience being paranoid of their ladylove. Being suspicious of your partner’s whereabouts and companions are sadly very destructive in a relationship especially when your partner is so far away that you can barely think of reasons that will take away your doubts and fears. And when that happens uncertainty may be one of its results. Some may become unsure of their feelings for the ones they once loved so dearly, or it may be the other way around. They may doubt their partner’s feelings towards them. What will happen after that? Long distance fight over the phone, dodged calls, drinking and flirting, crying over someone else’s shoulder and so on. Now, what do you do, then? Here’s the thing, as cheesy as it sounds, your love is your only salvation in times like that. Make sure that the love in your heart will not be tainted by anything or anyone. There will be a lot of obstacles that will come along, but if your love is strong enough, then I am pretty sure you’ll survive. Love is all you need and love should be one of the reasons for you to go on and move forward. So, since we have tackled a bit of a bumpy lover’s ride and concluded with a cheesy solution, here’s a perfect pinoy recipe for you; Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you my creamy mashed potato. You will surely love it, lumps, bumps and all. – xoxo your sisig master

Ingredients:

1 kl Potatoes        

2 Nestle Cream

Butter

1 tsp. sugar

Salt and pepper

Bacon bits

How the Pinoy Recipe Creamy Mashed Potato is Made:

1. Boil the peeled potatoes. Make sure that it’s boiled perfectly, and try to avoid overcooking it, especially for those who wants lumps on it like me.
2. Put the boiled potatoes on a large bowl, and begin squashing it. You can just use fork on this or anything that you can use to mash it.
3. While doing step 2, you can already pour nestle cream and butter on it and mix it together.
4. Add salt and pepper according to your taste. Add ½ teaspoon of sugar for a hint of sweetness.
5. Transfer the mix into a serving bowl, and top it with fried bacon bits.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Cheesy Tahong Pinoy Recipe – Is Sex A Test?

Readers, our topic for today is sex. I remember hearing a statement from Samantha of Sex and the City TV series – (my ultimate favorite character by the way), that sex is the most important factor that makes a relationship, a relationship. As per that specific episode, the way you are in bed tells a lot of things about you in life. Now, the big question here is: Is it true? Is sex really a test of how good you are in life? If you were bad in bed, would you also be bad in life and vice versa? I have asked a few of my friends that exact question and the answer is mostly no. They believe that being good or bad in bed is not connected to success. One joked about it being true only if your job is related to sex such as porn stars etc. I also have friends who I know is not that experimental in bed but have made quite a huge success on their chosen industry. Now, my opinion on the topic is not a yes and also not a no. I believe that sex doesn’t say anything about anyone’s success in life but it tells a lot about that person. Being able to show a great sex performance to your partner means that you have guts. And guts is what a person needs in most tasks in life especially if you are creating a career or your life for that matter. Furthermore, the important factors that lead to a good sex for me consist of confidence, courage and consideration. Confidence to do actions that is totally unexpected but creates pleasure for you and your partner, courage to create certain positions that you believe will give your relationship a boost of excitement and consideration in order to fulfill your partner’s desires. Obviously those factors are the same qualities that a person needs to have that will lead to a good life. So, there is a huge chance that being good in bed can be a test of how you can perform in life and be able to succeed. Now, some may disagree, but it totally makes sense. Therefore, my recipe for today is a famous aphrodisiac. I introduce you the Cheesy Tahong Pinoy recipe. It is so good, that it can give you a hint of orgasm. 

Ingredients:

Tahong (mussels)

Water

Crushed garlic

Quartered onion

ginger

Grated cheese

Butter

Salt and pepper

How A Cheesy Tahong Pinoy Recipe Is Made:

1. Boil the fresh tahong in water, garlic, ginger and onion just enough to enable you to open them. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Immediately remove from fire once the water boiled.
3. Remove tahong from the water at once, and let it cool off.
4. Create a mixture using crushed garlic, melted butter and grated cheese. Season it with salt and pepper according to your taste.
5. Expose the inside of the tahong by removing one side of the shell, then scoop the mixture and put it on top of it.
6. Put those tahong on the oven toaster and bake it for 10 minutes or once the mixture turns to golden brown.
7. Enjoy and serve!

The Greatest Love Story – Equals A Handy Lasagna Pinoy Recipe

There will be times that you would think most love stories end wonderfully excluding yours, but that is simply not true. A lot of people in a relationship tend to think that other relationships are sweeter than theirs or other people are living the life they want, while you consider yourself stuck. Well, you would have to think again because it is you who's writing your own story. So, if that were the case, how would you write yours? My love story did not start this good. Like other people, I too have been jealous of other happy couples who are holding hands and sweeter than caramel syrup on top of a vanilla ice cream sundae. But, now, I can say that my love story is caramel syrup and more. It started unexpectedly because I don’t really care in the beginning. I just got out of a relationship, and I am not looking for something serious but just fun. I didn’t think of the relationship much, but just went with it. My thoughts before are to just enjoy it while it last and be ready to get out when it’s time. But, as time went on, I realized that this guy that I’m casually dating unwittingly proves that he is the one. And two years later, I got the message and felt it too. He was the one. I finally found him without asking for it or even thinking about it. So, the lesson here is to not to focus on your search for love. But to allow yourself to heal after a hardship and just enjoy life and it’s surprises. Do not rush on things because your story isn’t finished yet. Think of the love story you want for yourself and have that your inspiration. Bear in mind that you will eventually get it without exerting too much effort. Life is good. Think positively and be confident that you too like other people deserves more. Don’t sell yourself short because you are special. Everyone is, and you deserve someone who will give you everything you needed and more. And when you finally found the one, all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy. Now, our dish for today is something that can make your life a lot more convenient, a bit more sweeter and a lot more better. This is my own version of a handy lasagna pinoy recipe. It is so good and satisfyingly awesome, just like the life that you’ll have in the future if not now. Remember, relax and enjoy! – xoxo your sisig master

Ingredients:   

1/2 pack of wonton wrappers

1 tbsp cooking oil

2 cups butter

2 cups of minced garlic

2 cups of minced onion

½ kilo of ground beef

½ kilo of ground lean pork

1 small can of button mushrooms

1 kl of tomato sauce

2 cups of grated cheese

2 cups white sugar

2 tbsp. dried laurel leaves

2 tbsp cumin powder

2 tbsp oregano powder

2  tbsp worstershire sauce

salt and pepper and umami to taste

How the Handy Lasagna Pinoy Recipe Is Made:

1. In a heated shallow pan, sauté garlic in butter and oil. (before putting the butter, you have to use the oil first to prevent butter from burning)
2. Add in the onion and let it absorb the oil first
3. Once done, you may add in the beef and pork. Allow it to absorb the oil first. Keep on sautéing until you see that the oil is separated from the meat.
4. Add in the tomato sauce. Again, you need to see to it that the oil will be separated from the meat and now, the sauce.
5. Add in the seasoning such as the worstershire sauce, salt and pepper, laurel leaf, cumin, oregano, sugar and umami.
6. Make some adjustments according to your taste. Just remember to add each flavorings a little bit at a time. Do not over use anything.
7. Preheat the oven or oven toaster
8. Get a cupcake pan and spray it with a non-stick spray or lightly brush it with oil
9. Lay a wanton wrapper on the cupcake pan
10. Put the sauce you just cooked on it and layer it with cheese
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    Lay another wanton wrapper on top of it and repeat the process until you have reached the maximum level
12. Put it in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese on top melts
13. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool first
14. Remove the handy lasagna pinoy recipe
15. Serve and enjoy!

The Cheaters Choice Award –The Pinoy Recipe Bittersweet No-Bake Cookies

 Cheating is a choice. Sometimes, you just have to admit the fact that it’s something that you chose to do. If you ask people who cheat on their partners, they would usually come up with answers that they think will justify their actions- “My husband is a lousy bastard and this guy is so good to me”, “My wife cannot cook, so this woman I met gave me everything I needed”, “I don’t love him or her anymore, so I think I have to end this”, “There is no spark anymore, and this other person always gives me this indescribable feeling”. These are just a few of the reasons or statements of cheaters to make them feel better towards the things they do against their partners. But, the only thing that is not said is the fact that it just is so fun, which is most often than not, the real reason they are doing it. If you have the balls to cheat on your partner, then why not have the guts to say that it is just fun. Well, I think, the reason for that is cowardice. They want to be understood. You can do that, but not on the expense of other people, especially the one you are fooling. That is just cruel. Be man enough or human enough to make things right even if you are doing a wrong thing.  You can say what you want to say, but in reality, you are fooling a person. At the end of the day, two or more people will get hurt, and surely, one of them is you. The cheater or not, you will be deeply and badly hurt. And if that happens, would all the fun be worth it? Ask that question first before you take that first step that would lead to your cheating. If you think that all are worth it, then go the hell ahead. Do what you want, but be honest enough to admit that it is your choice. Do not blame others for doing what you are doing because it’s pathetic. With that said, I will give you this Pinoy recipe for cheaters, the no bake bittersweet cookies. It’s as if it’s baked in an oven, when it’s really not. –xoxo your sisig master

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup of Coconut Oil  

1 1/3 sup of Honey

1/2 Cup of Milk

4 tablespoon of Cocoa

1/2 Cup of your choice of Peanut Butter

3- to 3 1/2 Cups of Quaker Oats

2 teaspoon of vanilla

How This Pinoy Recipe No-Bake-Bittersweet Cookies is Made:

1. In a shallow saucepan, add in the coconut oil, honey, milk and cocoa.
2. Make sure to stir and stir until it boils. Do not leave the pan since the mixture may stick on the pan or burn. 
3. Add in the peanut butter, oats and vanilla. Make sure that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
4. Transfer the mixture on a baking sheet or foil.
5. Allow it to cool for a while.
6. Serve and have fun with it!

Shepherd’s Pie Pinoy Style – The Art Of Letting Go

When a chapter in your life comes to an end, the only good way to go is to be strong. To be strong for the person you love and to be strong for the suffering person inside you. Surely, letting go of the person you love is oh so painfully hard, but if you love that person dearly and you still think that staying away from that person is the only solution, then you may be right. Think of the past and see to it that all factors leading you to your decision is enough. Why do you have to go? If you stay, would you be happier? If you go, could it be more painful than staying? Make sure that you have done everything to save the relationship before you let go. There will always come a time that you will doubt your decision, but if you know that you have done everything then you will not have to look back. Decide what’s right for you. You will be the one to decide as well as the one to face all the consequences of your action. I am not asking you to be selfish, but to know what is right for you is the only way to be happy. And when you are finally happy, then everything around you will come to its right place. You have to love yourself first before you can love anybody else. That’s a factor that most people neglect to do. Therefore, the recipe I have for you is truly special. The Pinoy recipe for those who are brave enough to fight for their right to be finally happy. The Pinoy style Shepherd’s pie. xoxo-  your Sisig Master

Ingredients:

½ cup butter

2 tbsp. oil

½ kl ground beef              

5 cups of mashed potato

2 cups of mixed vegetables

1 cup of diced onion

1 cup of beef broth

worstershire sauce

salt and pepper and umami

How To Make Pinoy Style Shepherd’s Pie:

1. On a heated pan, pour the oil and add the butter immediately. The oil will only prevent the butter from burning.
2. Add the onion and allow to cook till it’s translucent
3. Add in the ground beef, and continue sautéing till its brownish color.
4. Season the mixture with worstershire sauce, salt, pepper and umami. Pour the beef broth after seasoning.
5. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or more if needed.
6. Add in the mixed veggies for about 4 minutes
7. Turn off the fire, and set the mixture aside until its cool enough.
8. Transfer the mixture to a square-baking dish. Cover the entire mixture with mashed potato.
9. In a 375 degree F, preheated oven, bake the final mixture.
10. It may cook for about 25 to 30 minutes exactly.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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