DIPLO TUMMY ♨ Easy-to-make Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
We just had the last of our Drink-Our-Booze Parties last Saturday. It wast not only the perfect way to clear our liquor and say good-bye with a bang to our friends, but it was also a perfect way to clear the pantry. I really shouldn’t be cooking any more but there is still so much food so I did what I could with what I already had available. I made paella (using chorizo from Spain from my MIL), wild mushroom pasta using white truffle oil from Truffles & More Philippines, mangga’t bagoong to finish the Barrio Fiesta Bagoong we had (Thanks Bea!) and Parmesan Twists to finish of the puff pastry that I had in the freezer. Recipe after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLOdog ☆ PAWDAY 2013
We finally made it to PAWDAY 2013, which is organized by Jakarta Animal Aid Network or JAAN every year to raise funds for JAAN’s animal aid activities. We dropped by at the tail end because DiploDog is not really socialized yet and we were also tired from Part 1 of our Drink-Our-Booze party the night before. We came at the perfect time, there were still some dogs, but not too much to overwhelm DiploDog. Pictures of the beautiful park and super cute dogs that we saw after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLO TUMMY ♨Less-Sugar Flourless Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies
I found this super easy flourless cookie recipe on Pinterest. The first time I tried it was so yummy but super sweet so I figured out a way to make it with less sugar! A friend requested for the recipe so here I am posting it! It’s so easy you can whip it up for guests 30 minutes before they arrive!
Read MoreDIPLO TIPS ❃ Dehumidifiers changed my life
That’s exactly what my best friend, Jenn, told me last time I was in Manila. I recommended using dehumidifiers to her a few years back and she was really happy about it. No more moldy/peeling bags and shoes and no more moldy closets! It’s definitely something we need to know how to deal with in places like Manila and Jakarta, where humidity is high. More info after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLO TUMMY ♨ Oatmeal Pancakes and Maple-glazed Pancetta
We had some pancetta that needed cooking so I was looking for a recipe on Jamie Oliver’s 15 Minute Meals Recipe Book. He has an amazing recipe for an exotic pancake with maple glazed pancetta, but I didn’t have all the ingredients so I decided to go with the Old Fashioned Oatmeal Pancake recipe I already had, and top it with maple-glazed pancetta! The prospect excited me (we usually have Pukkolla for breakfast almost everyday) ! So I soaked the oatmeal in milk overnight. Super simple recipe after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLO DIY ❃ Photowall
I thought I had already posted on my beloved DIY photowall, but apparently it got buried in my massive amount of photos. I realized that I didn’t have a lot of photos in my home and as part of my Happiness Project, I decided to do a photowall projects. Projects, though it may take time and effort increase happiness in the home. (I’m over simplifying it but Gretchen Rubin explains it in her book, The Happiness Project.)
Read MoreDiplo Dog Emergency
It’s difficult to write about this but I feel I should, because it might benefit some other dog owners in Jakarta, especially new expats. DiploDog had an emergency last March 3. TD and I were enjoying a quiet Sunday afternoon, watching TV in the living room when the guard rang our doorbell. We couldn’t really understand what he said with our limited Bahasa. All we understood was the word “anjing” (dog) so we knew it was related to DiploDog. TD put on his sneakers and grabbed his phone and followed the guard out. Initially we thought that maybe security wasn’t letting him back in the apartment after his walk because of a complaint. But I was scared that he might have been run over by a car so I started searching for any info on veterinary clinics that would be open on a Sunday. After a quick search there was no information to be had. I quickly got changed, grabbed my phone, phone chargers, all the money I could find, credit cards, and a tumbler of water. Then my phone rang. The maid was crying on the other line and she told me that TD was asking me to get dressed and come down. I said I was ready and would meet them at the lobby. At this point I still didn’t know what was going on but my heart was racing and beating so hard.. I knew it wasn’t good. *NOTE: Warning some images after the jump are graphic and unpleasant.
DIPLO GADGETS ✱ Dyson Groom – best grooming tool ever
I never thought anyone would ever invent a tool, that would make Grooming my dog a fun experience for me. I am allergic to dust and many other allergens and I have asthma. Grooming a dog can lead to watery eyes, itchy skin, sneezing, shortness of breath, sinusitis, etc. But now, I am actually able to groom DiploDog and enjoy it.
Read MoreDIPLO GADGETS ✱ Dyson Tool Kit
I love my Dyson DC24 Vacuum Cleaner and I couldn’t wait to get some extensions for it! Because of it’s size, it is perfect for an apartment dweller like me, but it I wanted a longer hose for convenience and I especially wanted a wide nozzle tool for cleaning fur, dust and dust mites from the bed and couch. Yes the Dyson is so strong that with the proper tool, it can even help suck out nasty dust mites from the bed and other upholstered furniture. Check out the first toys I got for my Dyson DC24 after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLO KITCHEN ♨ Fresco Ribbon Grater
I was making cupcakes yesterday and I used my fresco ribbon grater for the first time to make chocolate curls. Just wanna share this nifty little product with you because before I was using my regular cheese grater and I was always frustrated by the results, because sometimes the chocolate comes out too fine. So I finally treated myself to a Fresco ribbon grater. You can also get a Microplane Brand Ribbon Grater but it comes out more expensive because of the brand name.
Read MorePHILIPPINE FINDS ✽ Allercon Bed Bug Spray
One thing that I haven’t been able to live without since getting posted to Jakarta is Allercon Dust Mite Spray. It is regularly sprayed on our bed every few days and I bring a small bottle of it whenever we travel because you never know which hotels have them, especially when we are on a budget trip.
Read MoreDIPLO MUST-HAVE ❤ Butterfly Twists
As a diplomat’s wife, I attended many receptions and parties. There are many times when I have to bust out the Filipiniana gown or party dress which have to go with high heels. These receptions are usually cocktail style events with no seats and a few cocktail tables to place ones drinks on. By the end of the night my poor tootsies are hurting and I need to slip my shoes off. Now instead of waiting to get in the car to put on slippers, I have a secret weapon… Butterfly Twists which are usually tiny enough to carry in my bag! #BestInventionEVER
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