THE HANDCRAFTED PATIENCE

 by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

If you are one of those children born before, on or later than 1980's, you might have experienced the beauty of being creative and the blissfulness of being self-productive. Am I sane to insinuate that the essential importance of moulding a child's personality was greatly relished in the past?

Shall we have a visit down the memory lane... 

How did you enjoy being with the company of your elderly? Is it when your father or brother(s) assisted you during the construction of your first complex toy, that took so much effort? How about when your dearest mother guided you during her leisure time on how to repair garments, securely attach stitches etc? Or who knows, you were one of the few youngsters who just mindfully watched but already gripped the intricate technicalities presented in front of you. Whoever you were as a germinating child, before the outbreak of so many alienating technologies, you must be very proud at possessing far-reaching memories in today's society. 

She was one of the those youngsters who quietly watched and was absorbing what was going-on. That is why, during her younger years she intermittently honed her creativity by altering a few scrapped objects to a wonderfully contrived item. Recently, she patiently handcrafted another statement piece out of her 2 dilapidated handbags. Literally, it took most of her Saturday because of the manual teeny weeny details but the by product of her perseverance was fascinating. She dearly loves the achieved concept. It has proved to be another useful creation and not just a delicate display.

It is a handcrafted handbag which she defines as stylishly durable offshoot of combined organic components and lustrous hardware. Without further ado, within her reach is PATIENCE for it is a Handcrafted Warm Brown Grab Handbag with detachable gold chain strap and a trio-vertical feet accent.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S MUSSEL MEAT PASTA SAUCE

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

There are instant pasta sauce that are easy to prepare, if wanted. They are usually available in supermarkets either in canned or in bottled containers.

Most children will like spaghetti if the sauce is tasty and sweet. Am I right my dear mga pamangkin (nephews/nieces) and apo (grandchildren)?

This sauce is mixed with vegetables that add sweetness to the usual ingredients, which will please children's taste buds. It also goes further!

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of mussel meat
• 1 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium-sized bell pepper (red/yellow), finely chopped 
• 3 cloves of garlic, crashed and choppped
• a pinch of mixed herbs and 1 teaspoonful of basil
• 1 large-sized carrot (Organic is the best), grated
• 1 canned of chopped tomato
• 1 beef stock cube
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. of mustard sauce
• a good squeezed of Tomato Purée or Paste
• sliced raw spring onions/parsley 

 Cooking Procedure:

1. Fry the mussel meat on a moderate flame for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stirring occasionally.
2. When the meat is cooked, place it into a bowl and set aside.
3. Fry the onion on a moderate flame for 5 minutes or until it is translucent in colour. Place it on top of the meat. Just set aside the 3 of them.
4. Fry the garlic on a moderate flame for a few moments. Add the fried onion, cooked meat, bell pepper and sprinkle some mixed herbs and basil. Stir and mix all well.
5. Add the grated carrot and the canned chopped tomato. Stir and cover for 5 minutes.
6. On a low flame, add the beef stock cube, salt and pepper in the mixture. Leave it for another 3 minutes.
7. Stir everything well in the pan before adding the mustard sauce. Stir again and mix all of the ingredients well. Cover for 5 minute (on a low flame).
8. Add the tomato purée and basil. Mix all well again.
9. Cover and simmer it for a minimum of 8-10 minutes on a low flame, to bring out the flavours.
10.  Garnish it with sliced raw spring onions or parsley before serving (optional).

Enjoy the flavour of heart of the sea with your cooked organic pasta!

*Try minced lamb for a tasty change

ORGANIC CIDER VINEGAR

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

What do you do when you wake-up each morning?

Is it the washing of your face, the gargling of your mouth or the brushing of your hair? I guess, the answer is, all of the above!

Organic cider vinegar is an acidic liquid composed of substances in a form of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria. It is processed from the fermentation of alcoholic liquids that turns into or that yields acetic acid.

This natural product is made from apples, which has become very popular for its culinary flavour that is used in marinating. And it provides very essential effects to our beauty and health too. In particular, it helps in the cleansing (cathartic effect) of our urinary system, digestion and metabolism.

A tbsp. of organic cider vinegar diluted in a glass of water is a reviving and purifying drink in the morning. This drink mixture is somehow cleanses and flashes the fat and harmful residues that stay in the kidneys, gut (guts) and the liver.

This diluted drink is imbibe by people who desire a healthy and long life!