Discuss: Paper water bottles

So long cute and chic Smart Water and Evian bottles. The new 'it' when it comes to hydration is paper/boxed water bottles. With aesthetically prudent packaging design, I wouldn't be surprised if one day, famous people would be carrying these around. Just like when canvas bags and Whole foods became a trend. 

Almost-midnight organic ice cream craving

Rocombe Organic Ice Cream

Sadly, it's only available in UK.

But let's take a moment to admire the GREAT packaging of these products. Truly inventive.

Keep you apples warm and toasty (figuratively and literally)

From Curiosityshoppeonline.com

Crave Recommendation: Kwek Kwek

One of the best and most popular Filipino street food is a hard-boiled egg dipped in seasoned batter and deep-fried. It's usually dipped in vinegar. Believe it or not, the other name for this snack is "tokneneng". As bad as it's sounds, this snack is really good. 

24 pcs. quail eggs, hard-boiled and shells removed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp + 1 pinch iodized salt
a pinch or two of black pepper powder
a pinch of Maggi Magic Sarap (optional)
1/2 cup tap water
2-3 drops red food color
2-3 drops yellow food color
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
1 cup cooking oil (for frying)

1) In a shallow pan prepare and heat cooking oil over medium heat.

2) Meantime, stir in food color into water until you get the desired tint. 

2) In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and Magic Sarap or MSG (if using). Gradually add-in colored water, pouring a little at a time as you beat the batter with slow strokes. Add in any remaining water until the batter is fluid but thick. 

3) Pour the extra 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into a plastic bag or container. Add in the shelled quail eggs, cover/seal and roll to coat. 

4) Dunk the floured eggs into the batter. 

5) Fry for a minute each side or until the batter sets. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to cool and drain.

6) Serve with sweet-chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce or vinegar with minced red onion and a sprinkling of ground black pepper and salt. Enjoy!

Bacon Therapy

I know somebody who can eat a whole pack of smoked-honey glazed bacon; and I also happen to know somebody who says she will "die" if she eats vegetables. Doug Larson of Green Bay-Press Gazette said that 

"Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon." 

SO TRUE. If only this is possible, we can all be happy. Don't you think? 

So if you're having a bad day, try some bacon therapy. 

Image is from ThisIsWhyYou'reFat.

Submitted by Staci via FoodProof

Goodnight playlist and parting words...

The Vivian Girls is a refreshing twist to girl power. Harnessing the genius of fuzzy sound and melodies, combined with Phil Spektor-ish ambiance. Recommended on those days when you don't feel like breaking up with your boyfriend, because the Vivian Girls will make you! 

I stumbled upon, StumbleUpon.com one day when I was looking for Webblog awardees. And this image was one of the things I encountered when I hit STUMBLE. 

It's mean, racist and demeaning. But we have to admit that it's funny! It would have been more complete if there was a Philippine dot somewhere near the "TVs and cameras" area. I think it would have to say "where the nurses come from". And please note that according to the artist, Canada is uninhabited. hahaha

So while you're laughing and thinking hard about "America We R #1!!!!", here is a good midnight snack for you: FAMOUS CUPCAKES' Red Velvet mini cupcake

I got the privilege to munch some of these babies at the hospital when one of my patients' family brought these for the whole nurses' station. Take my word for it; this will hunt you in your dreams.

Goodnight!!!