These past few days I am enjoying eating steamed sweet potato drizzled with olive oil and salt. I just copied this food into my husband’s meal, I am not really aware that olive oil tasted good on food. You know I came from the country that the only oil we used at home is corn oil or coconut oil, I didn’t care about the olive oil at home when I used it on frying the food still taste the same so it was not a big deal for me.

Well not until I used it on sweet potato, the aroma of the olive oil made me crave for more of this food below. Simple yet so delicious on my tongue.

My husband didn’t like the idea of me eating more of his food because sweet potatoes are quite expensive here unlike rice which is less expensive. Anyway the sweet potato were steamed and cut into pieces, drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper if it is available.

The value of caring for their pets among pet owners doesn’t  only mean feeding them well, it also refers taking good care of their diet and health. Some pet owners provide special products and accessories to their pets like buying them toys, special beds, clothes, collars,  bowls and a dog home.

Dog beds can provide highest level of comfort to pets they have many practical functions, such as giving warm to your dog from the floor. This is especially nice during winter months. There are pet beds available in the market that are durable and reliable such as basket dog beds, fiber and puff ball beds.

A recent study claims that cats kills billion of other animal  a year is not somehow surprising.  Most cat owners can attest that their cats will jump and run after a bird once seen, I think that’s their nature. Our cats also has the same behavior that sometimes even small chicks are mistaken to be a bird.

Our cats are also always curious into something, just scratch a piece of plastic together and they will run crying to the source of the noise.  They probably thinking it was food because they are use being feed with curls.

Anyway According to the study published Tuesday in the journal Nature communications, cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds, and between 6.9 billion and 20.7 billion small mammals such as meadow voles and chipmunks every year.

Source:
http://www.nature.com/ncomms/journal/v4/n1/full/ncomms2380.html

As what I have planned the other day I will cook chicken adobo today and while getting the ingredients in the fridge I saw the little can of sprite which is free from the meal I bought in GS25 a week ago. I only drink soft drinks occasionally as well as my husband thinking it is going to be stock in the fridge for a long time, I took it with the garlic and chicken, I will definitely try a new recipe.

My ingredients:

chicken, 1 cup of vinegar, 2 cups of soy sauce, salt, garlic, onion, cooking oil, sprite

Procedure:

1. Saute the garlic and onion until brown, put the chicken and simmer for few minutes
2. Add the vinegar and soy sauce, simmer and add one cup of water
3. Cooked it until the chicken absorbed the soy sauce and vinegar
4. Add sprite and cooked the chicken until you desire, you can add salt and pepper to taste
5. Serve hot with rice

Most pet owner took their pets for walk that’s why dog parks are popular in most cities but in rural areas dogs are free to wander and go anywhere which is somehow risky because they love to stay and play on the streets where fast moving vehicles are.

That’s why my family decided to put Jihoo on leash for his own safety, it is better to be careful than sorry.  It was right that dogs that are not on leash can inter-act with other dogs and has more energy as they can run and play freely but  of course we have to think of their own safety too with that dog parks are became beneficial because that’s where they can socialized with other dogs, run and play. A healthy lifestyle for a dog will reduce risk of obesity and other diseases.

Events can be fabulous with the proper catering and décor. Finding the proper theme and idea can make a catering event memorable for many years. Often, people planning events focus more on the décor than on the food. If the food is stellar, the event will earn high ratings. Consider these catering ideas for your upcoming event.

1. Choose a Theme

Themes make it easier to cater events. For instance, caterers may choose to have a seafood or island-themed party or a French-themed party. At a seafood-themed party, guests may expect to have sushi, oysters, clams, lobster claws, cocktail shrimp, or crab legs. Seafood may be complemented by vegetables and cocktail sauce. A plate full of steamed seafood is healthy and also delectable to most.A French-themed catered event can be quite effective. Most caterers would include gazpacho or French onion soup. Other common French food may include charcuterie, vegetable pie, or salad with anchovies. For the main course, caterers may serve coq au vin, steak au poivre, or quiche with salmon. Fruit tarts, crème brulee, and chocolate mousse may be served as dessert with this French meal.

2. Use High Quality Ingredients

High quality ingredients make events more impressive. Appetizers may include smoked salmon, caviar, and foie gras on toast. High quality poached scallops, shrimp, or mussels are also considered to be impressive. Roasted duck with asparagus or lobster can impress a large group. For dessert, fresh fruit is recommended. Raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries in a tart or served atop chocolate will help.

3. Make an Old Favourite More Upscale

An upscale picnic dinner can be a hit at weddings and events with people who have different food preferences. Potato salad with capers or a mixed greens salad with feta may be served with fried chicken as the main dish. A tart tatin can be served as a dessert.

4. Use Small Plates Similar to Tapas

Spanish tapas are becoming popular at dinner parties. The smaller portions allow people the opportunity to serve several different types of cuisine in small portions. Tapas are recommended for large parties when lines need to be controlled. Tapas may consist of olives, crab cakes, pizzas, quesadillas, and quiche.

5. Consider Hors d’ oeuvres Instead a Full Plate

Hors d’oeuvres serve the same purpose as tapas. Mingling and conversations are still possible when hors d’oeuvres. This concept works for weddings, gallery openings, and other ballroom events. Common hors d’oeuvres include asparagus spears or tuna on cucumber slices.

6. Try a Buffet Instead of Full Plates

Buffets help caterers stretch food selections. If a caterer is on a budget, high quality foods can be chosen and served buffet style to stretch the food selection.

7. Serve a Pre-Determined Formal Dinner

When caterers serve a pre-selected dinner, the event is more formal and special attention can be paid to each ensemble.

Focus on Catering Ideas for Your Upcoming Event

Catering ideas for your event are in abundance. Choose your direction and make your event memorable and fun for your guests. It may be worthwhile contacting a reputable event or conference planning company for professional advice and assistance.

Jan O’Donnell is a successful event planner in Sydney, Australia. She has planned many events throughout her career, both personal and professional, and advises that catering is essential to ensuring a successful event.

I have decided to wash my winter jacket the other day because it was been a long time since I washed it and  it is quite dirty already since I took it with me when we travel outside Korea.

When my husband and I will have a short walk he left me at home and told me to follow because I am busy tinkering something in front of my laptop so when I am done with it I immediately run to our closet to look for my jacket, yeah right I forgot that I just washed it that day. Thinking my husband will be angry if I didn’t follow him I just wore my normal sweater and long pants and run so I can tag along with him beyond the cold weather. As I know it is impossible to catch him I took a short cut and I am able to see him after a long run, the coldness I felt was gone.

My husband laugh at me when he saw me as I am panting very hard, and even tell me why I follow when I have no winter jacket to wear. Well if I just knew he won’t be angry probably I will stay at home. And I think winter jacket is not need anymore as I didn’t feel cold after running like crazy.

While shopping the other day I just have thought I want to eat chicken cooked in coconut milk as I know there’s one in Lotte Super I have asked my husband if I can buy it, he agreed so we bought it. After two days or so I’ve cooked the chicken with squash but when my husband opened the canned coconut milk it turns out it is not pure coconut milk it has sugar on it. It is a type of coconut milk which is used in drinks like piña colada, it is very sweet indeed.

As left no choice I don’t have else seasoning to mix on my chicken as soy sauce is not around I still used the canned coconut milk after my husband divulge eating it. The chicken and squash was so sweet, instead of being a viand it became a dessert.

Our ten kilo rice is almost finished what is left is the rice in the pot so my husband keeps reminding not to eat too much rice because the rice should last until Friday. Apparently we also don’t have groceries and we are not  going to shop until tomorrow so left no choice I keep blurting out tonight  that I am hungry and asked my husband if I can buy food in the nearby 24 hours convenient store.

He agreed upon knowing what I want to buy, it turns out he is also craving for smoked chicken. So I wear my winter jacket and went out, while in the store I keep looking in the fridge if they have pizza but unfortunately they don’t have. It was been a long time since pizza is available in the convenient I think it is always sold out.

While paying my bill the woman in the counter gave me an extra food I don’t want to accept it thinking I have to pay extra into it but when she said it is service means free of charge so I took it. When I look at home the meal consist of  ham, eggs, kimchi with tuna and rice.

Many families has their own  pet regardless of what type of pet it is. Most common pet among families are dogs and cats which are treated as part of the family. There are pet owners who loves to pamper their pets with gifts or pet supplies.

There’s a lot of options on where to buy pet supplies and the most  common way is buying from local pet store which is can be easily found around the place you live at. Pet stores are popular because you can physically examine the quality of each item before purchasing them but if you don’t have time to look and shop around there are online pet stores that offer more  convenient way of shopping in the comfort of your own home. You can purchase  pet supplies all in a matter of minutes.