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Herbed Mashed Potatoes with Mixed Veggies & Bacon Bits
Posted by roanne in Food, Mashed Potatoes, Recipes on March 29, 2011
I guess you have figured it all out that I have already disillusioned myself into being a good cook. So, here’s my silly version of mashed potaotes, just coz I know that not everyone is a fan of it.
Anyway, I was sick yesterday, so I made myself some baby food to take care of who else[?]—myself. Consider making mashed potatoes more interesting without taking too much effort.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 large potato or 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled
about a cup of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots and corn)
1 pan-fried bacon strip (the maple flavored one is made of WIN), chopped into bits
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
a pinch of salt
4 tbsps butter
4-5 cups water or more depending on how large your pot is
Here’s how to do it:
1. Heat about 4-5 cups of water into a small or medium sized pot. Add salt and bring it to a full boil. Place the potatoes. Boil potatoes over medium-high heat for about 30 minutes, or until it’s soft enough for mashing.
2. Strain the potatoes, put it in a bowl and start mashing.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and continue mashing. Add salt, rosemary and thyme into the mix. Set aside.
4. On a frying pan, cook mixed vegetables with the remaining butter.
5. Put the mixed vegetables and bacon bits into the mixture. You can add more butter. Better add it whilst the mashed potato mixture is hot. Enjoy!
Serves 1-2 persons.
Celebrate the Yuletide Season with Love…and Cookies!
More than 5 years ago, I remember baking cookies every Christmas Eve in addition to our Noche Buena. But since my oven was killed by Ondoy, [may] God rest its soul, I wasn’t able to bake anything at all. It’s been more than a year since it happened, so I’m still sad on the fact that I don’t have an oven (except for a microwave) at home. I already forgot the recipe, and I don’t think I can ever bake the same again. Anyway, what does it matter? I am here and I can spread some love with my presence (yes, not the other word you’re looking for. Sorry to burst your bubble, hon!).
I know, I know we are already getting really cheesy. Speaking about the homophone, presents, there’s a better way of making them one-of-a-kind and more personal. The Cookie Jar offers delectable cookie mixes that even the silly no-cook you can handle. Get scrumptious flavours of your choice, featuring these unique variants such as Cranberry Walnut (P260) and Crispy Chocolate (P220). Cult favourites such as Chocolate Chip (P220), Triple Chocolate (P220) and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (P220) are also available.
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Bellini’s Part Two
If you think I had penned a prequel of this post, you got that wrong. The story actually started around a couple of years ago when my now-housemates (yes, I’ve finally settled into some place other than my own abode) and I tried Bellini’s for the first time.
Bellini’s isn’t hard to find, especially if you leave nearby the area. But, to those who don’t frequent places like Cubao, it’s actually located right inside Cubao X. Still confusing, eh? Cubao X is the former Marikina Shoe Expo, and is now a sort of a hub for the artsy-fartsy people and trying-hard poseurs (lol). If you still have no idea on what I’m talking about, then here’s Google Maps to the rescue.
The place is really homey and cozy, and is perfect for those who prefer candlelit/dim-lit dinner dates. They primarily serve Italian cuisine, and purport to be “original”. Prices are at a mid-range level, with main courses ranging from around Php 300-700 per head. You don’t want to miss trying their pizzas, raviolis and gelato cakes.
Back to the story, do you know how to it feels so amazing to have another gastronomical experience filled with so much history? Well, there’s a little on me, but a lot on them. To clue you in more, always remember “two is a couple”. I won’t elaborate any further, coz I’d rather keep things privy when it’s not about me. The gist is: we really enjoyed there the first time, and we also did on the second. I won’t be surprised if I’d end up overly satiated on the third, fourth and fifth. 
Enough gab ‘coz the more I expound things, the more it gets uninteresting. Here are the piccies I took to show you what we had there. To boot, I’m in the process of whetting my appetite as I post these pictures.
Feasting starts with nibbling breadsticks. I found them so cute, so I took a snappie on an instant.
I was really hungry then, so I had this seafood risotto (Risotto Fruti de Mare). It tasted nice, albeit I’ve been thinking there’s a better Risotto than this available.
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