A Real Tearjerker

 

TPS: You know, there's speculation that Andy's mom in Toy Story is Emily, the original owner of Jessie.
Sharkteeth: Have you watched that part? It was soooo sad. I was crying a little. On the inside.
TPS: Bakit "on the inside"?
Sharkteeth: I didn't want others to see.
TPS: Okay. I understand.
Sharkteeth: You know what's a real tearjerker?
TPS: Ano?
Sharkteeth: An onion.

Damn you, onion! You made Sharkteeth cry!
From: Gluten Free SCD and Veggie

Sharkteeth's First Pasta

Garlic Pasta with Hungarian Sausage

Sharkteeth doesn't like tomato-based pasta sauces, so I almost always use garlic+olive oil as base for my pasta sauce. Anyhoo, last weekend, I was inspired (read: gaya-gaya) by Leah's post and decided to cook some pasta for snacks, but I was so busy DIY-ing and asked S to mince the garlic for me (I didn't have the patience to roast the garlic anymore). She really likes peeling garlic and mincing them because, in her words, "the smell is heavenly." When she finished mincing the garlic, she asked if she can cook the garlic sauce, and since it's quite easy, I just let her. With minimum effort and instructions, she was able to cook her very first pasta sauce. It was delicious! And I'm not just saying that 'cause she's my [beloved]  daughter. Masarap talaga!

♥♥♥

Ingredients:
1 small packet of pasta (serves three)
6 tbsp olive oil (2 tbsp for the pasta and 2 tbsp for the sauce)
1 whole garlic (minced)
1 sausage (sliced)
feta cheese (the one we have at home has herbs and spices mixed in)
Parmesan cheese (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
chili flakes (optional)


1. Boil some water, salt, and olive oil. Add the pasta once the water is boiling. Stir. Once done, drain the hot water and "shock" it with cold water to arrest the heat. Add the feta cheese. Mix.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil (not too hot, okay?). Sauté the garlic. Add the sliced sausage. Add salt and pepper. If you like a bit of hotness, add some chili flakes. You can also add a bit of white wine -- it rounds off the flavor.
3. Add the pasta to the garlic sauce. Mix well. Add Parmesan if you like. As S says, "the cheesier, the better."

Try nyo eto. It's very easy to prepare, and the longest part is boiling the pasta.

Enjoy!

Diplomacy, Tact, And How To Lose An Argument

Sharkteeth: There's something bad that I have to tell you...
TPS: [tensing up] What is it, anak? [So many frightening things crossed my mind: her dizzy spells are coming back, she's having fever again, she got into a fight with a classmate and will be expelled, she has a boyfriend na...so afraid...]
Sharkteeth: Well, J [her best friend] is inviting me to hang out this Saturday, but E [her classmate-friend] is inviting me to her birthday party, which is also on Saturday...
TPS: So, why don't you and J go together to E's party?
Sharkteeth: J and E aren't friends. They had a fight when they were in grade II. J doesn't want me to be friends with E, but E is nice to me...
TPS: I see. So what's your plan?
Sharkteeth: If I attend E's party, J's gonna be pissed. If I join J and miss E's party, E is gonna be pissed. I think I'll just stay home this weekend and hang out with you.
TPS: Hmmmppp...third choice lang ako.
Sharkteeth: But you don't hang out with me either.
TPS: Of course, I do. I'm always home.
Sharkteeth: Yes, you are, but you always hang out with the computer.
TPS: Touché.

Not Counting Sheep

Dumaguete Capitol

• The bad news I was expecting didn't turn out to be bad after all. 
• Walking, and being lost, led me to discover new shops.
• Preparing for an editing battle.
• Received a new MAC foundation from mother.
• Sharkteeth was overjoyed with the Beanie Buddies book I got from the flea market.