We homeschool the kids but this coming school year, we plan to enroll them in a school. Consensual choice.
So now, a job search begins.
Who would want a middle-aged female and mom like me in the work force? I know I have the credentials, the skills, the (ahem) personality and on top of that I have other skills that I can be proud of.
Still on top of that, if I go the usual channel of job application, I may not be able to land one.
Why not?
I find companies in this country discriminating. There seems to be a NO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY for those applying for job vacancies.
I’d see job postings: “Graduates of blah-blah-blah courses, preferably from yada-yada-yada universities”
Preschool teacher: Preferably single and not more than 35 years old. (Yeah right how could single moms care for preschool children but then again married teachers will excuse themselves because of child/home-related emergencies)
I don’t know, should the Labor Department look in on this?
Tags: family, introspection, Philippines, thoughts, workplace
We had this for dinner the other night: Fish Fillet and Mushrooms in Oriental Sauce which I saw Chef Golda cook during the February 27, 2010 Light Meal Recipes with Dona Elena Cuisinera Club.
The kids loved it, and the husband did too. They were raving about how good the food smelled, “like those served in Chinese restaurants”. I am happy of course that they were able to appreciate once again what I prepared for them.
Here was what I cooked using cream dory fillet from SM Hypermarket Centris.
Below is the recipe: Continue Reading »
Tags: cream dory fillet, Dona Elena Pure Olive Oil, food, garlic, ginger, leeks, mushrooms, olive oil, onions, Oriental sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, Shitake
Stacking cups, only these are not stacked on top of one another, my entry for Photo Hunt spiral.
I was cleaning the closets and preparing the baby toys my children played with when they were younger when I decided to take photos of the toys, including this set of stacking cups.
These were given to my brother’s young daughter.
Sigh, they don’t need these toys anymore, how time flies.
Tags: baby toys, children, colors, family, Photo Hunter, Photography, Purse Strings, stacking cups, thoughts, toys
Being on the lookout for natural skin care, one of the best things to use would be virgin coconut oil.
As I have mentioned in this post about the soaps we have used which have virgin coconut oil as a main ingredient, pure coconut oil has so many benefits to the skin and in my opinion, should be included in most beauty products being sold in the market.
Why the country, with so many coconut tree plantations is not cashing on virgin coconut oil in the skin care products being manufactured here is a puzzle to me. Virgin coconut oil, not chemicals, should be patronized and used because of its healthy benefits.
These are just some of the skin conditions that are best dealt with pure coconut oil: dry, wrinkled skin, psoriasis, eczema treatment, dermatitis, among others.
This is just about skin care benefits. There are also healthy benefits for hair care, stress relief, weight loss, digestion, dealing with a variety of infections are just some of the few that benefit from the use of virgin coconut oil.
I really hope this product will be used so consumers will benefit from its good results.
Tags: coconut oil, pure coconut oil, skin care, virgin coconut oil
I have featured the dish (below) here as it was done in a cooking class I was invited to go to.
Last Wednesday night, we had it for dinner with a few minor changes according to what I have at home.
I plan to cook more using olive oil even if it is a bit of a strain in the pocket but if the benefits are good for the family’s health, why not?
I usually use soybean oil for cooking and I still do especially in frying (fish) which requires more oil.
Tags: cooking, cream dory, family, fish fillets, food, food and dining, food photo, health, healthy eating, Lasang Pinoy Sundays, olive oil, pasta
Hearty Meal Recipes from Dona Elena Cuisinera Club presented last January 30, 2010. Click here for more recipes.
Tilapia Fillets
For Tilapia Fillets:
- 150 – 200 g tilapia fillets (2 pieces)
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- pinch of paprika
- 1/4 c almonds, salted, crushed finely
Season tilapia fillet with salt, pepper and paprika. Coat with almonds and bake at 180C for 4 minutes.
Pasta
For pasta:
- 10 g butter
- 15ml Dona Elena Pure Olive Oil
- 30 g diced white onions
- 3 g minced garlic
- 50 g diced tomatoes
- 50 g (Dona Elena) capers
- 30 ml (Dona Elena) white wine
- 250 g spaghetti noodles
In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil and melt the butter. Saute the onions and garlic then add tomatoes and capers. Add the white wine and simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the spaghetti in the sauce.
Sauce:
- 30 ml garlic sauce, reduced until thick
- 15 ml balsamic vinegar, reduced to a syrup
Serve using medium pan. Place pasta on one side and the fillets on the other side. Drizzle the fillets with garlic sauce and balsamic sauce.
Enjoy.
UPDATE: I made this last night (Feb3, 2010) though I still have to write a post.
UPDATE 2: here is the post as promised 🙂
Tags: almonds, baking, cooking, Dona Elena Cuisinera Club, Dona Elena Pure Olive Oil, fish, food, food and dining, food photos, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, pasta, Philippines, spaghetti, tilapia fillets
