misty mama

We love mangoes

When I lived abroad, this was probably THE most missed Philippine Fruit of all, Mangoes!  Mangoes from the Philippines are the best in the world.  We have all kinds, from green to yellow (ripe) as well as dried.  Indian mangoes are great even when they're still green and Yellow ones in season...hmmmm, sarap. We found these in the grocery today and my daughter said, "mama, baby mangoes!! can we get some?"  They were too cute to pass up and nice to eat.  They hardly have a seed in between those lovely cheeks, you know. 

Also, here's a great recipe of Mango Salsa i like to make a lot. 

2 ripe mangoes

1 bunch spring onion, thinly sliced

2 siling labuyo (jalapeño peppers)   Kids don't like it tho, so optional.

1/4 cup finely chopped wansoy (cilantro)

Juice of 2 Limes ( about 2 Tbsp)

 

It has that very summery, light taste.  I usually pair with fish tacos or spanish omelette.  Hope you like it!

10 steps to enjoying a glass of homemade chocolate milk

My two kids, E and A, rushed in to the front door this afternoon with a purpose.  They both went straight to the kitchen and made their own chocolate milk from scratch! I overheard them enumerating the steps out loud:

1. Get chocolate.

2. Get straws.

3. Get ice.

4. Put ice in drink.

5. Put straws in drink.

6. Drink it!

7. Get spoon.

8. Eat all the chunks of chocolate.

9. Clean the glass with your tongue.

10. Say, "it's MASARAP!"

 

I couldn't have said it better myself. 

the remains of the afternoons' pleasures.

Warm Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal – Healthy Tipping Point

All my favorites rolled into one.  This was our Sunday Breakfast!

Warm Apple Pie Baked OatmealThis baked oatmeal recipe recalls the flavors and textures of warm apple pie, but it’s much healthier!

Ingredients:1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 apple (I used Gala), chopped 2 tablespoons whole wheat pancake mix Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brown sugarDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place all but 1/3 chopped apple in microwaveable bowl and fill with water.  Microwave for 1.5 minutes. Mix oatmeal, almond milk, microwaved apple, pancake mix, and spices and pour into mini casserole dish. Top with reminding apple and pecans. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, add brown sugar, and broil at 500 degrees for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

via www.healthytippingpoint.com

Lunch for the Kids

It's a bit of a dilemma sometimes.  And other times, i just feel uninspired.  I haven't made sushi in awhile, and my kids really love it. It was lunch yesterday.  It's easy, vegetarian and super convenient to eat. You have no need for utensils. Just a little tamari on the side and your set. On the sidebar, there is a cookbook called "Feeding the Whole Family"--they have great suggestions for lunches and they also have a cool site called Cookus Interruptus of video tutorials to watch. (it's pretty funny)

Before it is sliced;  it's mango and avocado inside, and i made some with egg (tamago) as well.

Voila! Lunch.

An Afternoon in the Kitchen

My bundle of Stock...

   

Four hours later....

 

  Comfort food.. hmmm... yesterday's dinner....

I realized  through the years, that i love the color purple... probably a phase, like liking certain music at certain times in life. I saw the purple enameled cast-iron pot (le creuset)  in a store while traveling, and it made me smile.... i love it!

Hoping for a great week.