Taking Care of One’s Self.

Lately, I have been trying to get back on track with healthy living and my journey to weight loss. I started, seriously this time (again), on September 1st and to date I have lost three pounds already. Not much since I havent been on a strict diet, just inserting exercise everyday. I will go on a strict diet starting next week, just taking it slow. I like to fix myself up more and would love to take up classes at the Regency Beauty Institute. Founded more than 50 years ago in Minneapolis, Regency is the fastest growing beauty school in the country. Regency has expanded from two Minnesota schools in 2002 to 80 (and counting) campuses across 19 states, with continued growth every year. Regency Beauty Institute is the fastest growing beauty school in the United States.

It is true – a healthier me is a more beautiful me!

Chicken and Ham with Cheese Rolls, Chicken Cordon Bleu Rolls

I think I need to give this a try – my kids are getting tired of what I usually serve them everyday. And since we only eat chicken nowadays, this would look like it’s not! :)

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Ingredients:
3 large skinless chicken breasts, de-boned
10 pcs. sliced sweet ham, each slice divided into 4 strips
1 block quickmelt cheese, sliced into 1/4″ strips
white pepper powder
salt
lumpia, spring roll wrappers, about 40 pcs.
1/2 cup flour
2 cups bread crumbs
cooking oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup milk
Cooking procedure:

 

Preparing the chicken: Slice chicken breast into thin slices. Place chicken slice in between waxed kitchen paper and using a kitchen mullet pound the chicken slices to make it thinner. Cut the chicken slices to about 2” X 4”sheets, keep aside.

To Assemble: In a large plate place one piece of lumpia wrapper. Place on top 1 sheet of chicken followed by ham then the cheese strips. Roll lumpia wrapper halfway, fold both ends, now fully roll and wet the end of flap with water to seal. Repeat process with the rest and keep aside.

Wrapping batter: Dilute the flour with water just enough to form a sauce like batter.

Frying: Heat generous amount of oil in a wok. Now dip each roll in the wrapping batter then roll in the bowl of breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Deep fry at medium to low heat for 2-3 minutes or until it turns to golden brown.

Dipping sauce: To make the roux heat butter in a pan until it start to smoke, stir in the cornstarch until it forms into a lump. In a separate sauce pan heat the milk until it start to boil. Add in the roux and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally until sauce thickens. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Grabbed from here:

http://overseaspinoycooking.blogspot.com/2009/11/chicken-and-ham-with-cheese-rolls.html

Gold Collection

An aunt told me before that while collecting something can be a great past time, collecting something that will eventually cost more than they are currently selling for would be a better idea and even an investment. She told to collect or invest in different types of gold coins as they have very high values in the market today. It has never been known to depreciate and is not dependent on any foreign currency! f you have a coin collection made of either gold or silver coins you may have enough pure gold and silver to trade it in for cash. Many rare coins are minted and their gold and silver value is guaranteed making these collections very desirable for a gold buyer.