Page 1 of 365: New Year - The Start of New Beginnings

"Page 1 of 365: New Year - The Start of New Beginnings"

Last year, 2017, was tough! We faced hardships and difficulties, but our family overcame it. We stayed intact and strong than ever. This year, may God provide us strength that whatever challenges we may encounter, we will stay together with full of love.

To celebrate the New Year, we prepared foods for the media noche to symbolize a prosperous start.

Shrimps sauteed in garlic and pepper topped with spring onion. Cooking is one of our bonding moments - my mother and I cook all of the dishes we prepared for New Year.

"Fish escabeche" or Sweet and Sour Fish is one of my mother's favorite food! It is always included in every occasion. Pinoy version of sweet and sour is different than others as the sauce is made with grated ginger.

And of course, "Pork bola-bola" or simply meatballs. Its crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. YUM!

My mother's friend gave us an apple buko pie. It was scrumptious!

Mango Float is a special no-cook dessert! The advantage of living in a tropical country is the abundance of tropical fruits like mangoes! It's sweet and nutritious since mangoes contains vitamins and minerals.

Buko Salad is epecially made with mixed fruits like watermelon, papaya, cherry, mango, pineapple, coconut meat and thickened cream and milk - condensed and evaporated. It's very popular for its sweetness and deliciousness!