Music Store

I can't believe that streaming music online is unlimited in real time. And because of that amazing access, I only make my music library expand in numbers. I truly enjoyed listening to my music collection. How about you?

 

Anyway, if you are looking for an online music store - musiciansfriend.com, this might start from here.  Just check it out.

Fender Cabronita

This is really nice don't you think? It looks sturdy and the color is pretty neat! I always want to own an acoustic guitar but, considering the hectic work schedule that I have right now,  my hobbies will take the backseat of my priorities.

If you are looking for a fender cabronita, here check out the link provided on this post,

#Music : Online Shopping

All I can think today is eat these Filipino snacks. I will eventually because I have the ingredients. If in case you didn't know, I just had my surgery last Wednesday and I am home now to heal my wound. Of course, I will get bored doing nothing. I am back to blogging since I missed doing this activity. As for cooking, I will instruct my husband what to do so he can cook these yummy goodness for me.

I plan to stay at the Florida room and back porch today, rest, blog, eat and walking. Interesting plan of the day huh?

Today, I will also do my shopping online thru musicians friend stores. Checking and if I find something interesting that I can use, I will buy it of course. How about you? What's your plan for today.

Guitar Effects

The other day, hubby and I went to Hard Rock for lunch. We love going to this place because of the great ambiance, the food, and most of all, we enjoyed looking at the pictures and memorabilia's that the artist's left in the property as a souvenir.

There were clothes, guitars, shoes and other stuff that the entertainers left behind. I am wondering if someone left any guitar effects such as a polara and etcetera.

Guitar Strings

Two days ago, I was playing my guitar and one of the strings snapped! Oh boy, I was in the middle of singing and strumming the song "When I was Your Man" , much to my dismay, I quit. Today, I will buy a replacement and I need to find my guitar tuning too. Anyway, if you have been playing the guitar, I am sure you have this kind of experience too. Well, for music enthusiast like you, check out piezo pickup site for all your needs in music related items. Enjoy your day!

Pop Vocal Group

I bet you know the group IL Divo right? They are operatic pop vocal group consists of 4 members. One of them is baritone and the rest are tenors. I love this group! Aside from being gorgeous, they sang really great together. If you are not familiar with them, please take time to check out their music. I bet you will like them too. Hey, if anyone of your friends are looking for bass stool, consider checking out this page, will you?

The #Buffet : #BeauRivage in #Biloxi

Hello friends, I have been away for a long time huh? I know that some of you visited my blogs to check what I was up to and I thank you for doing so. Much as I wanted to post an update, my work has keep me bounded from doing so. I am still a foodie, checking all the casino buffets for great food and for now, I will be sharing some of the photos that I took while dining in a #buffet at the #BeauRivage #Resort and casino here in Biloxi, #Mississippi .

In this resort, they have 4 types of restaurants that may ignite your appetite. For Fine Dining, they have BR Prime which guests can enjoy American cuisine and JIA for guests who wants to satisfy their cravings for an Asian Cuisine. For Casual Dining, they have the Buffet, Terrace Cafe' (for peace and quiet dining experience) , Stalla (Italian) and Coast Restaurant for sports fanatics. Not only that, this resort has a Quick Bite Restaurants as well. Guests can visit the Snacks, Roasted Bean, Scoops and the Pool Bar and Cafe'. Of course, if you love the night life, you will never get hungry in this resort. They have Eight 75, Coast and Breeze Bar. There's a lot of venue to eat and enjoy in this resort if you are a foodie.

When my husband and I visited the Beau Rivage, we play the slot machine for a moment and go eat at the buffet. The last time we eat, I did not enjoy the food really. The selections are few and not the food that I crave to eat. Well, compared to the last time that I was here. Maybe the cook is different huh? Anyway, I just eat a plate of seafood and pick some desserts. Considering that we pay the regular price, it's not worth it on this visit.

I must say that the coffee tastes great as always and this carrot cake is delicious as well.

I also enjoyed my cheese cake.

I requested to sit on a booth but, the host gave us the table that I do not like to be seated. A busy area. The busser pass all the time with her cart full of dirty dishes. Don't get me wrong though. This is my favorite casino in the area because it is huge and there's so much to do here. I've been dining here for the nth times but, on this particular visit, I am disappointed with my dining experience.

 

I will eat in the buffet again but, not the soonest time.

Happy Hair

At work, one of the guests told me that they like what I did with my hair that day. I said thank you and tried to make a pleasant conversation with them. They must be a regular guests but, I can't remember their faces. Anyway, I told them that my hair is manageable when the weather is cool. We had 30's to 40's that week so; my hair is so straight. Using kent combs , combing my hair is so easy. When it is humid, my hair is tangled, frizzy and hard to manage. I am actually enjoying the weather here in the Gulf coast and I still have until February to enjoy it. My hair couldn't be more happier.

Craving for #Desserts

I woke up hungry and craving for a dessert. It's 1:09 AM and thank goodness today is my day off. I do not want to work like a zombie at work, would you? I used my #keurig and got me a big cup of coffee and decided to have a #Starbucks #vanilla flavor and I also have a slice of a chocolate cake.

The thing is ... I seldom eat desserts but when I do, I can eat 3 slices at once. Weird right? That's me!

After eating these yummy goodness, I hope I can go back to bed easy. I am watching the Smithsonian channel too. Anyway, do you have this craving at wee hours too?

#Costumes for #Pets

Awww! I just remember the pet of my friend which is so cute on Halloween night. Do you have a pet? If you do, I bet you bought costumes and toys all the time. I have no pet but, I want to have a puppy, the cutest one. I also like fish and birds. The latter, I can find a costume don't you think? Oh well, puppies and cats share tons of available pet halloween costumes compared to other pets. I assume that these two pets are the most popular because they are great companion and they are intelligent enough to understand what's going on. What do you think?

#Holiday #GiftIdea : #Chocolates

Time was when Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each #Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.

"It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'"

Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets.

...In 1972, the family moved to Utah, leaving good friends and their beloved cattle ranch.

"It was a difficult decision, especially for George," Mrs. Cavanaugh said. "He was excited about making our new venture, which we chose to call Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies, a great success. We felt Utah was blessed with good chocolates and that we would enjoy - and could compete with - those who pride themselves on making excellent chocolates."

Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence....

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#BeeSili Super Silicone #IcePopMolds

Colorful, quality made, safe and fun to use. That's how I initially describe this Ice Pop Molds from Bee Sili. Looking at it brings back my childhood memories of eating Popsicle, ice lolly, freeze pop or ice candy, ohh ... that's what I call it. When I received this product for free, my mind went wild, LOL. I remember when my Mom would bring me ice candy and the flavor? It's out of this world hahaha but, it was my favorite, Mung Bean Ice Candy.

Shipping and Handling

Excellent! Even if the product is free, I wanted to receive it in perfect condition and packed well. So far, I was a happy customer. I was more than happy when I saw these 6 colorful molds inside the package. Aren't they gorgeous? Oh yes they are!

About Bee Sili Ice Pop Molds
This mold is versatile. For sure, I will personally use this as ice pop mold but, this is also perfect for a lunch box snack keeper. This product is reusable, 100% PBA Free, and made of the highest food grade Silicone, and guess what, according to the company, this product is FDA Approved. It is non-toxic. This ice pop mold is dishwasher safe an very easy to clean. This is cold and heat resistant.

It is indeed easy to clean. Using the running water, all the tiny bits and pieces of the mung bean came off easily. I tried to wash it in the dishwasher, the logo is intact. I really like this ice pop mold. The Mung Bean Ice Candy that I made slide easy to the top.

So, for more information about this Ice Pop Mold Maker, visit their Website. They also have baking pans and cooking gloves.

You can buy this product at Amazon today.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

You Know Something Crazy?

Okay, I admit that after all this time, I did not use my guitar. It's been awhile! You know something crazy? I did not use my DSLR for months now too, LOL. I guess I have too many gadgets to manipulate for me to take for granted great stuff. Right now, I have a desktop, 2 laptops, an iPad, and 2 smart phones so; these are my excuses. Oh yeah, I am keeping these stuff for me. I already sent and gave some to my family back home last May. Anyway, we have 3 big TV's in this 4-bedroom house which my husband and I bought 3 months ago. We have a pool and a huge area for my gardening activity too.Anyway, I am defensive huh? Guess what I am doing right now? On Sale browsing for guitars LOL.

Dining at #McDonalds

Fast food is not my typical kind of food but, there are times that I crave for them. Since we were traveling since Monday, we stopped at #McDonalds all the time. We ordered coffee, hot chocolate, fries, burgers and yap, used their rest rooms as well, LOL. We love this place because it's convenient, clean and the food is great. Let's be honest, most of the time their food is great! Unless if you are calorie-conscious, you might disagree.

When I craved for fries, this order is nothing! I need two of these with ketchup and mayo. Oh so good!

Cruising the Coast: Business is Booming

Last week, the city of Ocean Springs had a big activity. It's Cruising the Coast and all those beautiful old cars were on display showing their shiny, great condition and good looking antique cars. We parked our car at my sister-in-law's parking lot and just walked about two blocks to see the display.

We had a good time and it was a beautiful day. All the Boutiques, Ice Cream Parlors, Restaurants, even your local guitar center store and Mom and Pop stores were booming in business that week. For more #CruisingtheCoast photos, check out my other blogs. Blogs are listed on the side. Check it out.

Oh So Good #LecheFlan

What are you doing this weekend? Me, I just stayed home for I have a stomach bug. I did not go to attend the mass either. My craving today led me to make a caramel custard or crème caramel. Back home, we call this custard dessert as Leche Flan simply because it is made of condensed milk (leche) , egg yolks and sugar.

A close up shot to show the creaminess of this leche flan.

Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 cup fresh milk
- 1 cup sugar
-1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 egg yolks

Instructions:
1. Put the egg yolks in a bowl, beat them
2. Add the condensed milk and mix well
4. Add the fresh milk and mix well
5. Add the vanilla extract then, set aside this milk and egg yolk mixture.
6. In a heated pan, add the granulated sugar and mix until the sugar is caramelized.
7. Spread the caramelized sugar on your leche flan mold evenly.
8. When it is cool enough, add the egg yolk and milk mixture on the mold.
9. Cover the mold with an aluminum foil.
10. Steam the mold for 35 minutes.
11. When it is done, let it cool down. You may refrigerate it for an hour.

As for me, I cannot wait for another hour. I usually eat it right after it cools down. Oh, this is so yummy! You should try it.

By the way, I bought this steamer few years back and this is where I steam my leche flan. If you have a rice cooker, usually it comes with a steamer pan in it, you can also use it. It works perfect!

Try it and let me know how was it.

#BakeitFun With My New #BakingMat

I received the Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat about two weeks ago and on the first day, I tried baking on it with Garlic, Herb and Cheese Knots and guess what, I was totally impressed. This is my first time to use a silicone baking mat and I have to re-read the product description for safety reasons.

Baking Garlic, Herb and Cheese Knots Using the #BakingMat .

And ... Wow! It does survive the heat in the oven. In fact; aside from the oven, it can be use in the microwave or freezer. It is indeed a high temperature resistant. I was actually worried at first if I was preparing it correctly and also if the baking mat affects the flavor of my garlic knots but, it doesn’t. I tried to bake using two baking pans; one has a silicone baking mat and the other pan has a foil. Both came out perfect.

 

Considering that I have to bake a food on it, I made sure that the product is Nontoxic. There are compounds out there that are harmful and can cause cancer and since this baking mat is BPA free, it’s all I need to know. It is safe to use because it is certified and FDA approved. Would I recommend this product? Yes, I do! By the way, the shipping and handling was fast and I got this product in good condition.

What I love about the experience of using the #BakeitFun #BakingMat is the fact that I don’t have to use any type of grease after the first use. It is definitely non-stick so; it is convenient to use. I don’t have to struggle in cleaning it up.

It is super easy to clean and it also keeps my baking sheets messy-free. I tried to rinse the baking mat with just warm water and air dries it, boom ... done and no sweat! This product is dishwasher safe too. I'd like to note also that the design is gorgeous. I love the white and blue color combination. I am so happy to have this product. When I am baking, I use this baking mat a lot.

Description of Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat :

- Measures 420mm x 280mm, a (16-1/2" x 11") and comes with Free Recipe eBook.

- Toaster, Oven &  Freezer Safe, great as a cookie, macaroons & pastry sheet.

- A certified FDA approved.

- The USA Half Size Baking Mat is custom designed cutted corners which fit perfectly in a 13"x18" pan.

- It is manufactured using FDA and LFGB approved materials.

- Made of fiber cloths covered with the best food grade silicone.

To order this product, visit Amazon.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

#Pringles Cheddar Cheese

Anything with cheese and lots of cheese, I love it! I know there's a lot of cheese varieties out there and cheddar is one of the most favorite and chosen by ordinary folks out there, that includes me. I love cheddar cheese in my grilled sandwich in fact, I like it better without the burger in it. Yummy, especially the melted ones. With Pringles, the cheddar cheese flavor is one of my favorites to snack on. I prefer salty snacks than the sweets. I like Pringles with onion dip ... such a heavenly taste to munch, agree?

By the poolside, taking a "me time" and enjoying my Pringles.

Garlic Chicken Adobo

Too much of a good thing is bad but sometimes, I have to give in to what I was craving for so many days now. When I received a Garlic Presser for free, I have the need to bake and cook a recipe that has a generous amount of garlic and at the same time, oh so yummy! Tender licking good as my husband described it!

I was confident that I can prep everything fast. Besides, I was using my new Garlic Presser from #Orblue. How was it? Oh my goodness, it is durable, great looking, and delivered what's it made for. Using this product has been no sweat at all! For more information, please check out my full review here :

http://www.amiableamy.com/2014/09/productreview-propresser-professional-garlicpress-stainless-steel.html

Ingredients:

8 pcs of chicken
2 cups of water
4 tbsp. of soy sauce
4 tbsp. of vinegar
whole head of medium garlic, minced
pepper
garlic salt


Procedure:

1. In a large pan, rub the chicken with generous amount of garlic then, add the soy sauce, pepper and vinegar. Cover and marinade for an hour.
2. Heat the pan with the marinated chicken, add water and bring to a boil.
3. If there is a need to add more water, please do so gradually.
4. Add the garlic salt to taste and simmer until the chicken is tender and the water reduce to a nice consistency.
5. Serve hot.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Incorporate Leftovers to a New Meal

Do you have leftovers? Do you keep them in the fridge or incorporate them into a new meal? I love to cook for myself and for my husband so; yesterday I decided to make green beans stir fry. Last Sunday, we have a Labor Day family pool party and we have grilled meat leftovers. I need to do something or else, the meat will be hard in few hours. This is what I did. I just stir fry the green beans and put the chicken wings and hotdogs in it. It was so flavorful and of course, my husband eat it at his hearts content. This is not a typical American food but, my husband just loves it. Now, I am heading to the kitchen for brunch and I will be eating this with a steamed rice, want some #Pinoyfood ?