I Love Pasta!!!  

Posted by Terry Tanaka



I made that pasta on the same day,,,I crave for carbonara and my husband wants meat sauce spaghetti so I decided to made two types...Well,its my first time to cook carbonara as you can see in the picture my bacon is toasted hehehe...Next time I will make it sure that my carbonara will look good...

Sinigang Shrimp  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


Sinigang- is the famous sour soup of the Philippines.There are many variety of Sinigang.My favorite is Sinigang Shrimp/Prawns.The common variety of sinigang is usually prepared with Tamarind,It provides sourness.
Here's my version of sinigang:(good for two)
5 cups water
1 big tomato sliced
1 big Onion quartered
2 eggplant sliced
1 cup Radish sliced
Okra
1/2 kg. uncooked Tiger shrimp (I used)
procedure:
.In a saucepan bring water,tomatoes and onions.Boil,simmer.
.Pour in sinigang sampalok(tamarind)mix.Increase the heat and bring to boil
.Add radish,eggplant and Okra cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
.Add shrimp,turn off heat cover to steam cook.Serve hot!
*you may include string beans,green pepper,spinach or kangkong.
*I used powdered soup base for sinigang in place of natural fruits (tamarind)I cant find tamarind here.

Cream Stew  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


My Husband taught me how to made this dish.It is very easy to prepare and not expensive.Every time I cook this dish I use chicken sometimes, I add broccoli but my husband doesn't like broccoli so I omit it.It is good to serve this dish while its hot.I really love this dish,one of my favorite Japanese cuisine.

Miho Villalba Tanaka  

Posted by Terry Tanaka




My little angel turns 4 months old last February 17. Im so proud and Happy because she is developing normally. She weigh 6030g ang her height is 59.6cm .Some people says she is Tiny for me,its ok as long as she is healthy.She can reach out and grab an object now.Once she wraps her hands around something,she will study it for a moment and then she will try to put it in her mouth.Her dad always tries to stop her but I told him that it is normal for Miho (our daughter).I do encourage my baby to explore and play with a variety of objects.Her dad always buy toys for her.He is so excited to see our baby playing.Im so happy everytime I hear her shouts,giggles and her baby talk(she sounds like donald duck hehehe...)She is able to play alone now thats why I can start doing something for myself now (like blogging)...till here for now,I always praying for her good health...

My whole Idea...  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


It wont "match" but I want it to...My whole Idea of decorating Home is "what do I like?" I have found that it really does'nt matter what the "rules" are.If you surround yourself with things you love,it will fit.Be Yourself!hehehe...Break any of the old rules you heard about.So,I made this place like home to Me!

Filipino Products  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


I never fails to buy this products PH care feminine wash.Here in Japan I can't find Feminine wash.Papaya soap I cant find here also hehehe...I always have a stock if my skin is itchy that's the remedy.Growers my favorite nuts I like salty and spicy nuts...

Hina-Matsuri or Girls Festival  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


Hina Matsuri is a festival celebrated by families with girls.Wishing their daughters a good health and growth by decorating beautiful dolls made solely for this occasion.On this day (March 3),They prepare special dishes like red rice,colorfull decorated Garnished Sushi,shirozake (white sweet sake made of sake and rice malt)and Hard shell clam clear soup.My Mother inlaw gave this doll for her grand daughter...

$ 8 Complete Prescription Eyeglasses+ Case  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


While checking something to buy online I saw this Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses I got interested with this online ordering thing.Since,I have a graded sight I purchased one for myself.Great Discovery: Zenni Optical $8 Glasses are very affordable high quality frame,thin and light and it has anti scratch coating too.Worry Free for a fashion conscious like me because there is a lot of selection to choose from.So,why not try Best Thing found: Zenni Optical $8 Glasses so you could avail a guaranteed lowest priced product for everybody!!!

Snow Fall  

Posted by Terry Tanaka




I took this picture last Sunday.My first time here in Tokyo to saw snow fall covered the streets.Last year there is no snow here in Tokyo.Actually, I dont like this season I can't do many things especially I have my baby,we can't enjoy outside Im worried she might get sick.I cant go to market so, my husband do it for me...Many things I can't do.Im looking forward that this season will end soon...

cravings...  

Posted by Terry Tanaka



So very cold today!!! Im very hungry I crave for sweets today.I can't go outside coz its snowing again, but not so heavy unlike the other day. What I can do is to check what's inside our refrigerator and kitchen cabinet.Lucky me! I still have macaroni shell and strawberry. What I did is I just sliced strawberry into halves and put condensed milk and Nestle cream Presto!!! I can eat sweets without going outside.After that I made Mac Cheese too.For sure after eating sweets I will look for salty food.No wonder why I gain again hehehe...

Curry Rice...  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


Japanese version of Chicken Curry...My Husband taught me how to cook this dish.My late granny taught me another version too! but, since Im here in Japan I follow their version Because my hubby loves it!and guess what? he has a secret too..How to make it more delicious He told me to add grated apple and honey.That is one of his Top 3 dish that he shared to me how to do.Next time I will show you the remaining two dishes...

Potato Salad  

Posted by Terry Tanaka


I made this potato salad in Japanese style it is very simple but really taste good.I usually make my own style but I get tired of it coz it has many ingredients.So, I try a new one...I made just a few for myself I thought my husband doesnt like it.When he saw it,He asked for a few he just say its yummy! I dont think he is serious.I planned to eat that for midnight snack but, when I came back after I took shower its all done...He just said "Oishii katta!!!next time make more ha!" Im so happy coz he really loves my cooking though Ill get hungry in the midnight.Next time, I will make more than two servings hehehe....