Day 11 Chemo 3. Sun 9/10/2017 "Puto Maya with Sikwate, Ginataang Munggo"

Day 11 Chemo 3. Sun 9/10/2017 11:19PM

Sunday is always the Lord’s day for me. So no matter what, I have to wake up early and go to church. And voila, pretty much full of energy going for the Holy Mass. It’s a blessed Sunday indeed hearing the word of God. Contemplating the many blessings He showered upon me I was so excited after the church to go home and share the uplifting feeling of graciousness to my family.

Upon arriving home, my brother Alson pointed out to have “Puto Maya” for breakfast since there were ripe mangoes in the refrigerator. Adding to the twist of the menu the best combination drink for it was the so called “Sikwate” (hot chocolate drink from dried processed cacao) of whom my brother had already done preparing. It was a perfect pair for “Puto Maya”, a type of rice cake which originated from Cebu. It is made of glutinous rice, fresh ginger and sweetened milk. The sweet, sticky rice is commonly enjoyed with juicy chunks of mangoes and delicate sips of piping hot chocolate drink called “Sikwate”.

After breakfast, I asked them if they would like to have “Ginataang Munggo” with fresh fish, shrimps, squid and mussel shells on it for lunch. I got inspired from our seafood dinner last time from Dr. Cytesse Cambronero’s birthday celebration that I wanted to repeat it at home. Everybody seemed to like my idea that everybody said yes with too much joy in their faces. After having a lavish meal, I felt like all my efforts paid off as I can see the enjoyment to their faces. It seemed like everyone really loved what I prepared for them. Even my estranged husband who joined us for lunch got a full of it that he even brought some of my cooked seafoods at work. Guess I must do it more often and maybe it could change his mind of not pursuing the housing loan he had been asking me to co-sign of which I never wanted to have any part of it because I would like to make sure that expenses in the house of my family as well as my own medical expenses are well catered first before anything superficially extra.. Hi.. hi.. hi.. Just kidding.

Although my husband and I are practically separated, but not legally, I still allowed him to come and visit us every time he will fetch and return my son “Zac” to have a sleepover with him. There are so many reasons and episodes to account of being so futile in continuing to be his wife. At least with our estranged condition he is always respectful to me and never shows any abusive treatment. Unlike when he is typically closed and intimate .  Thus, I relinquished then being his wife, nevertheless I still continued to be a good friend to him. That’s why I am really trying my best to be nice to him, for we are better as friends. Again it’s all about, love, love, love! Peace, peace, peace!

Since, everyone enjoyed our lunch, I told Ate Sinead to take some pictures of our recipes because my Editor-in-Chief is always reminding me to document everything. At the right time, we will be sharing this to the whole world to inspire everyone who will come to read this journal. Although I am really shy when it comes to this thing… because though I really love to cook, I don’t think I look good in the kitchen. All the sweating which is a big no-no for a chef is causing me the pressure. Also, I think that my recipes are tedious to prepare. The cooking itself is quick but the preparation is always long that’s why I seldom cook because it takes a lot of my energy and time. Very typical of me.. Even in my cooking, my patience shows.