The Fangirl Musings

Monday, August 10, 2020

Whoa! How I missed this blog! How are you coping up with the recent events? We are now in the third quarter of the year and we've been...

Whoa! How I missed this blog!

How are you coping up with the recent events? We are now in the third quarter of the year and we've been through a hella lot of catastrophes. I do hope that you are all doing safe and fine despite of the pandemic we are battling right now.

I haven't posted anything here (I actually have pending posts here that I can't seem to finish) because for the past months, we were busy renovating the house and I gave birth to a cute daughter. I'm also having difficulty multi-tasking from being a work-from-home mom slash blogger slash artist. In addition to that, my laptop started to act weird. Luckily, I was able to purchase a refurbished laptop which I'm using now.

To be honest, it's really tough living day by day in this trying times. Embracing the normal is not easy.

I've been living in fear since the lock-down that I or a family member might catch the virus. I've been trying to cope up with stress and anxieties by watching series and movies, doing art illustrations, online shopping, and many more. These, to keep me sane.

Anyway, I do hope I'll be able to complete my long overdue posts. So for now, I'll be sharing this quote to lift up our spirits.

May this be a reminder that in this trying times, there is always HOPE.

And with GOD, we can all get through this!

Sunday, May 05, 2019

I Scream for Ice Cream: Maxi Mango at Home

Sunday, May 05, 2019

I know I'm not the only one feeling the heat out there. With this kind of temperature it is normal to crave for refreshing coolers su...

I know I'm not the only one feeling the heat out there. With this kind of temperature it is normal to crave for refreshing coolers such as shakes, the traditional halo-halo, the super popular milk teas and the forever favorite ice creams. If you are familiar with Maxi Mango, this one is a hit among the variations of ice cream we have here in our country today.

And because I don't want to visit the mall and fall in line to get one, I tried to make my version at home. With just five ingredients, you can have your own mango ice cream treats anytime you want.

Ingredients: crushed grahams, tapioca, ripe mangoes, kremdensada and ice cream

Want to hack this treat? Here are the steps and ingredients.

Ingredients:

Crushed graham crackers

Tapioca or pearls (optional)

Sliced ripe mangoes

Kremdensada

Ice Cream

Procedure:

1. Start by adding a layer of crushed graham crackers at the bottom of your glasses.

2. Pour the Kremdensada. I prefer to use this one because I don't have to buy a can of condensed milk and all-purpose cream to create a mixture. It saves money and time.

3. Place the tapioca/pearls on the next layer. This is optional by the way.

4. Add the flavored ice cream. I used Ube flavor on this version.

5. Then top with the sliced ripe mangoes. Again, SWEET RIPE mangoes.

6. Repeat the process until your glass is full.

8. Makes sure the top layer will be a sprinkle of crushed graham and mangoes on top.

The secret of this dessert is the ice cream. In our case, we prefer a less popular brand of gelato from Dan Erick's. This has been our favorite ever since.

Friday, February 22, 2019

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

Friday, February 22, 2019

My cousin gave me a kilo of baby potatoes last week when she visited the Mountain Province. I was so happy because after a year, I wi...

My cousin gave me a kilo of baby potatoes last week when she visited the Mountain Province. I was so happy because after a year, I will be able to cook baby potatoes snacks again.

And being a fan of potatoes and cheese,I decided to make Cheesy Bacon Potatoes.

Here's an easy step by step recipe:

Ingredients
3 slices thick-cut bacon diced
1/4 kilo baby potatoes, cut into halves and bolied
1/2 cup milk
1 pack Cheese Whiz savers pack

Instructions
1. First, heat a pan on medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crisp then transfer to another plate.

2. On the same pan, pour the milk and stir until bubbles appear around the pan.

3. Reduce the heat to medium and dump the Cheese Whiz saver's pack. Stir well until the cheese is within your desired consistency.

4. Add half of the crispy bacon and mix well. Next are the potatoes. Stir for a few few minutes to evenly cook.

5. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and sprinkle the remaining bacon.

6. Mix together, and serve immediately.

The dish was a hit. My mom requested to cook another batch the following day. And with just less than five ingredients, you can create a yummy snack and side dish.

Try it now and let me know how it turned out :)

Saturday, February 02, 2019

REVIEW: Big Skinny Wallet

Saturday, February 02, 2019

Not all women even men are into thick purses. Most of the people I know prefer having thin wallets that would not bulge on pockets or make ...

Not all women even men are into thick purses. Most of the people I know prefer having thin wallets that would not bulge on pockets or make our bags heavier. But where can we find such product? Worry no more because Big Skinny Philippines is offering the world's thinnest wallet!

I purchased their executive wallet in purple (already sold out) two years ago. Guess what, I'm still using it and it is as good as new. I just wash it and scrub it gently with soap to clean it. I remember ordering it online and I received the item the following day. That's really fast, right?!

This skinny wallet works like magic. It can fit more than 20 credit / debit cards including paper bills. But it still looks empty. It is because the Big Skinny Team uses an advanced version of the stylish nylon micro-fiber material (5 to 7 times thinner than leather) along with the special design, resulting in a slim wallet.