Nothing beats the aroma of hot coffee paired with toasted bread with Jam on early morning… well at least for me, hahaha…

That’s my first coffee for the day then I toasted 4 slices of bread with butter on it and spread Jam on top after the toast. I use an apricot jam, which is my favorite. I prepared this after the big guy left for office and the little boy still asleep.. ♥♥ the short ‘me’ time….

Anyway, I have this breakfast while browsing different vacation spots on the net and even checked Orlando vacation rentals for more options. And the more I enjoyed my toasted bread when I saw photos of the beach and relaxing view of the hotels…. AH! how I wish we could go for a long break for this year. Well, I have to pray for that!

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Another healthy recipe… I love to incorporate vegetables on different food and this one is another yummy recipe to experiment… Try it too!

Ingredients:
* 2 large pita, whole-wheat
* cooking spray
* 1/2 cup(s) assorted fresh vegetables (such as small broccoli or cauliflower florets, red sweet pepper strips, sliced fresh mushrooms, and/or chopped carrot)
* 1/4 cup(s) pizza sauce
* 1/4 cup(s) cheese, mozzarella, shredded

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pita bread rounds on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, coat an unheated small skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Add the vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender.

3. Spread pizza sauce on pita bread rounds; sprinkle with cooked vegetables and cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes more or until light brown. Serve warm.

Looks really good!

If it takes me longer time to find a job (which I’m doing for the past couple of weeks… ) , this recipe shouldn’t let me stay longer in the kitchen as base on the recipe I can do the preparation and cooking for this no-bake macaroni and cheese for just 25 minutes. Wow! And for that short period of time we can enjoy healthy vegetarian pasta. Interesting!

I would love to try it. Here’s the recipe if you want to join me experiment this quick meal:

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients
* 8 ounce(s) pasta, whole-wheat, elbow macaroni, (2 cups)
* 1 package(s) broccoli, frozen chopped, 10-ounce package
* 1 3/4 cup(s) milk, lowfat (1%), divided
* 3 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper, white, ground
* 3/4 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, shredded
* 1/4 cup(s) cheese, Parmesan, shredded
* 1 teaspoon mustard, Dijon

Preparation:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined.

3. Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.

4. Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute.

Hmmm.. looks yummy! Now, it’s time for us to try…

I’ve been looking different kitchen photos today and totally drool with their style and the big space they have. It’s my dream to have a spacious kitchen to do all my baking and cooking experiment. There should be a kitchen island and nice flooring tiles. Of course lots of cabinets for all my stuff… here are some photos that I would like to staple here on my blog…

Once we have our own house, I will definitely be hands-on in designing the kitchen. So that I can have my dream kitchen once and for all, LOL!

It will be in festive mood for the next two weeks in celebration of the Chinese New Year. And one thing that I’m looking forward to is the Chinese New Year sale,
As I was browsing the different sale coming up, I’m drooling with some of the items for sale… from branded bags to home stuff to kitchenware. We might do a little shopping next week but I think more of the things we needed at home. I hope some decorative hardware will be on sale too especially on Baldwin hardware, as I like their bath accessories.
And if there’s more budget…. I might ask for a birthday gift from the big guy, hehe. Hopefully my wish will come true…

Though it doesn’t yield any dividend or interest, gold investment is still a nice option in terms of stability. Gold coins can easily be purchased and sold. They are highly liquid and easy to transport. One type of gold investment that is regarded to be a brilliant one is the gold bullion. And once the inflation is high, that’s a great time to buy gold bullion. Experts said that gold bullion is a unique asset that bears no credit or counter party risk. No wonder it has more advantages over other types of gold. But of course, whatever type of gold you choose, investing in precious metal is a good option if you want to diversify your investment portfolio.

Who cannot resists this!!! … hmm, YUM!

Before I saw this photo, I was reading about weight loss tips and related diet pill review. Then checking on some healthy recipe and found that enticing photo, which I cannot resist to click and view the larger image, haha! …. Oh I love nuts and this one makes a great dessert. Now I’m craving and I wanted to try, hehe…

My little boy loves to eat strawberries and who doesn’t want chocolates huh! So I’m sure this will be a hit to my boys. Let’s see if I can whip one. … Hmmm, my indulgence is tested here, now that I’m seriously on diet, hahaha!

By the way, you can find the recipe at The Perfect Pantry.

Hemorrhoids are very common and can happen to anyone. Fortunately, it can be treated and you can find best hemorrhoid treatment in the market. And once your hemorrhoids heal, stay free of pain by choosing the right food.

Increased straining from constipation or diarrhea are common causes of hemorrhoids. And constipation is due to low-fiber diet, insufficient water, too much lactic acid from dairy products, or a vitamin E deficiency. Also try avoiding much coffee, alcohol, bad fats, animal products and red meat, as they may cause constipation as well. Instead try eating foods with high fibers from fruits and vegetables. It is best to eat at least 25-35 grams as most people eat only 8 – 12 grams per day.

Preventing hemorrhoids is the best way to deal with them. Hence, we should always keep in mind: to eat wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, lead a physically active lifestyle, and drink plenty of water.

If you’re into losing weight and wanted to shed off unwanted abdominal fats, I’m sure you will be interested reading phosphacore reviews just like me… Well, like any other women I also have my goal of losing weight for this year, or at least avoid bad carbs and eat healthy food plus do regular exercise. Of course, I cannot help and check those products that can rapidly shed off body fats. I even read how does it work or what components it has that will promote weight loss. Though I’m not getting one for myself yet, reading feedback, reviews and other related information helps to do the decision later on…

Whether you have an early meeting with a client or a pre-employment screening to attend, start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast as it can stimulate your senses with endless possibilities. Eating breakfast gives you a mental advantage and concentration throughout the day. In our household, breakfast is a must and shouldn’t be missed. That’s why I’m up early in the morning to prepare food for my boys. And if there’s one thing that we love to eat in the morning, it is the oatmeal…

And for oatmeal lovers out there, I found this healthy breakfast recipe that you can prepare for your household… Yogurt-Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:
* 1 cup(s) oats, quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
* 1 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
* 1/4 cup(s) margarine, low-calorie
* 2 tablespoon sugar, brown
* 1 banana(s), mashed (or use 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate)
* 1/4 cup(s) egg substitute
* 1 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup(s) raisins

Preparation:
1. Mix the yogurt with the oatmeal and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Cream the margarine with sugar and banana or apple juice.
3. Add egg and oatmeal mixture.
4. Sift the dry ingredients into the oatmeal mixture. Stir in raisins.
5. Spoon into 12 muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy your muffin!