Archive for July 2009
Sautéed Shrimp with wine, mushrooms and cheese
Last Saturday, I was thinking of what to do with a half kilo of shrimp in the freezer. I need a very easy and simple dish for dinner because I have no enough time to cook that night because I need to go the nearest mall to look for the best wrinkle creams for my aunt. Sautéing is the fastest way that came into my mind. I have come up with a very simple dish using one of the common ingredients that can be found in my pantry, button mushrooms. I always include mushrooms in my grocery list. Aside from the fact that I love mushrooms, they are also easy to cook. I can easily sauté it on butter and garlic and make a very easy side dish, which is best to pair with fried fish or chops.
At first, I was thinking of just sautéing the shrimps in butter, garlic, and mushrooms. But, I wanted a recipe that is untraditional. The result: Sautéed Shrimp with wine, mushrooms and cheese.
Here are the ingredients:
½ kilo of medium-sized shrimps, shelled
2 tsp of olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can of mushrooms (pieces and stems)
1 TBSP white wine
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
Procedure:
Firstly, I sautéed the onion and garlic in olive oil. After the onion became translucent, I put the mushrooms and cook it for 1 minute. Then I put all the shrimps and white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes or until the wine evaporates. (Note: Do not stir! Just let the white wine to evaporate.) Then I seasoned it with salt and pepper. Put them on a plate and topped them with parmesan cheese.
Voila! Isn’t that simple and easy?
Zambales trip: Waves, Capones Island, and Camara Island
During our Zambales trip, I took a video of the waves and uploaded it on Facebook. Since nobody had brought any camcorders during our trip, I used our digital camera instead to capture this video.
You can notice three people having a good time surfing. Also shown in the video is a view of three islands, which include Capones and Camara Islands. Capones Island (left) is where the Lighthouse is located, while the middle and small island (right) are the Camara Islands, which were separated by white sands. It is a beautiful place and has very clear waters. We were able to visit those Islands, too. I share with you the experience on my next post. That’s it for now! I need to sleep na because I have to go the office tomorrow. Ciao!
Dogs can have arthritis too!
I received a call from a friend, who has a Golden Retriever dog named Pookah, asking me to assist him in bringing Pookah to the veterinarian. According to my friend, his 5-yr old dog can hardly work. Poor Pookah! So, we brought Pookah to the veterinarian and found out that Pookah has arthritis. I did not know hat dog can have arthritis, too. Hehehe! The vet prescribed Rimadyl as a remedy. It is a medicine for dog’s pain caused by arthritis or surgery. We hope that Pookah gets better now.
Campaign for the passage of a law to ban Asbestos
I have come across an article, from one of the journals I am working at, about the risks of exposure to asbestos. Exposure to asbestos is very dangerous to human health. It leads to mesothelioma, a form of cancer on the lining of the lung or the lining of the abdominal cavity that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Here in our country, there is an intensified campaign for the passage of a law on Asbestos. The national centers/unions, federations and Global Union Federation (GUF) affiliates representing the labor sector of the Philippines support the passage of pending bills in both Chambers of Congress to ban the importation, manufacture, processing or use of all types of asbestos and asbestos-containing product. They agree to work together to ban asbestos and eliminate asbestos-related diseases like Mesothelioma. I agree that this law should be approved so that no Filipinos have to undergo Mesothelioma treatment.
I need a new pair of shoes
I need a new pair of shoes because my favorite shoes as of the moment were broken. It was broken while I am at the church last Thursday. I’m glad the husband fetched me because it would be hard for me to walk with a broken shoe. We weren’t able to go to the nearest mall last Sunday because we were so lazy yesterday because the temperature was so hot. We just stayed in our room and watched DVDs. Maybe later, when Andre wakes up, we will go to the mall to buy shoes. Love this pair of shoes from Dansko that I saw in the internet. I wish I could find a similar design because there is no Dansko shop in our place.
