One of my resolutions this year is to cook much more at home and I found myself craving a stew my mom used to make growing up in the Philippines. This stew is called "Nilaga", which basically means "boiled" or "stewed". It's made with either bone-in beef or pork and vegetables. Very simple - you… Continue reading Making a Filipino Stew
Author: lolajoy
End of Holiday Break
14 days. That's how long my girls have been on their holiday break. It's been an extra-long break this time around because of the new high school building being moved into this past week (of which this is pretty exciting news around our town, but more on that later!). And while it's been nice having… Continue reading End of Holiday Break
Happy 2018!
It's the 2nd day of the new year and very cold here in State College. Snowy surroundings are keeping us inside, but I must take my boy Kirby out for a much-needed walk. You'll get to know and meet Kirby more in future posts - he's my little love! School is out this week for… Continue reading Happy 2018!
A new journey
2017 is coming to a close and I have found myself here....finally deciding to take the plunge into this new world of blogging. It's both scary and exciting to be here! Since becoming an entrepreneur "officially" in 2014 when I opened my etsy shop, followed by a resident instructor position at a wonderful art studio,… Continue reading A new journey