Author: M Artisans

Passionate about Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Family and Health. Received Certification in Nutrition and Health from Wageningen University, Introduction to Psychology, Managing Emotions from Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence, and Emotional and Social Intelligence by UC Davis. Currently studying Graphic Design under California Institute of Arts as her first love - Art <3 사랑
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Our Lady of Guadalupe – 9 day Novena

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guadalupe
9 Day Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
(adopted from Catholic liturgies and prayers)
Our Lady of Guadalupe,
According to your message in Mexico
I venerate you as “the Virgin Mother
Of the true God for whom we live,
The Creator of all the world,
Maker of heaven and earth.”
In spirit I kneel before your most holy Image
Which you miraculously imprinted
Upon the cloak of the Indian Juan Diego,
And with the faith
Of the countless numbers of pilgrims
Who visit your shrine,
I beg you for this favor:
To be a generous, self-sacrificing,
Faithful Marian Catechist all the days of my life.
Remember, O Immaculate Virgin,
The words you spoke to your devout client,
“I am a merciful Mother to you
And to all your people
Who love me and trust in me And invoke my help.
I listen to their lamentations and solace
All their sorrows and their sufferings.”
I beg you to be a merciful Mother to me,
Because I sincerely love you and trust in you
And invoke your help.
I entreat you, Our Lady of Guadalupe,
To grant my request,
If this should be the Will of God,
In order that I may
“Bear witness to your love, your compassion,
Your help and protection.”
Do not forsake me in my needs. Amen.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
DAY ONE
Dearest Lady of Guadalupe,
fruitful Mother of holiness,
teach me your ways of gentleness and strength.
Hear my humble prayer offered with heartfelt confidence
to beg this favor…
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY TWO
O Mary, conceived without sin,
I come to your throne of grace
to share the fervent devotion
of your faithful Mexican children
who call to you under the glorious Aztec title of Guadalupe.
Obtain for me a lively faith to do your Son’s holy will always:
May His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY THREE
O Mary, whose Immaculate Heart was pierced
by seven swords of grief,
help me to walk valiantly
amid the sharp thorns strewn across my pathway.
Obtain for me the strength to be a true imitator of you.
This I ask you, my dear Mother.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY FOUR
Dearest Mother of Guadalupe,
I beg you for a fortified will
to imitate your divine Son’s charity,
to always seek the good of others in need.
Grant me this, I humbly ask of you.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY FIVE
O most holy Mother,
I beg you to obtain for me pardon of all my sins,
abundant graces to serve your Son more faithfully from now on,
and lastly, the grace to praise Him with you forever in heaven.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY SIX
Mary, Mother of vocations,
multiply priestly vocations
and fill the earth with religious houses
which will be light and warmth for the world,
safety in stormy nights.
Beg your Son to send us many priests and religious.
This we ask of you, O Mother.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY SEVEN
O Lady of Guadalupe,
we beg you that parents live a holy life
and educate their children in a Christian manner;
that children obey and follow the directions of their parents;
that all members of the family pray and worship together.
This we ask of you, O Mother.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY EIGHT
With my heart full of the most sincere veneration,
I prostrate myself before you, O Mother,
to ask you to obtain for me the grace
to fulfill the duties of my state in life with faithfulness and constancy.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
DAY NINE
O God, You have been pleased
to bestow upon us unceasing favors
by having placed us under the special protection
of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.
Grant us, your humble servants,
who rejoice in honoring her today upon earth,
the happiness of seeing her face to face in heaven.
State your request here…
pray –
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Pray for us,
Amen.
feast day – December 12
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Christmas 2015

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Hi everyone! Here’s what we offer for the Holidays. Please like our facebook page for more details – Chocolate Chimney Bakeshop

Thank you! 🙂

xoxo,
mitch

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easy-peasy Macaroni Salad – recipe

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Anyone can make this super easy Macaroni salad, I used to make this with “Nanay” on special occasions or family get together. And she can make this with her eyes closed – it’s that easy!

let’s begin…

Serves: A family of 4-6

Prep time: 35 mins (plus 25 min cooking time for the Macaroni)

Ingredients:

  • 1 (700 ml) sachet of Mayonnaise
  • 1 – 200 grams Salad Macaroni
  • 1/3 cup minced carrots
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions (I prefer white onions)
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish
  • 1/3 cup diced ham (sweet cooked ham)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (drained)
  • 2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 1/2 cup processed cheese (cut into small dice)
  • 3 tbsp washed sugar (the light brown sugar because I’m not a fan of the white one)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

  1. cook the Macaroni as per packaging instructions
  2. in a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js

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    My number one rule in mixing (as with baking as well) is to mix dry ingredients first.

  3. then add the mayonnaise, & the cooled macaroni
  4. season it
  5. refrigerate
  6. and enjoy!

🙂

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life goals

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I attended a funeral mass recently of our dear tita Ester, reminding me once again how vague and short life is. It was solemn and poignant.There were about 12 priests who celebrated the mass including Bishop Palma. And so family members, one by one said their eulogies, and as expected tears were flowing incessantly especially from an emotional one like me. I was inspired by her stories, she lived a life of servitude. Somehow, I saw myself at her, being a devotee of Mama Mary and rosary crusader. I thought, in this lifetime I should be doing everything I can to please God because we are given only one opportunity to use all that He has gifted us.

This is something to keep in mind…

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, there is neither working nor planning, nor knowledge nor wisdom.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

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Filipino Pork BBQ recipe

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I will regularly update this recipe with different versions of Pinoy-style BBQ 🙂

so pls like and subscribe!

What is “Filipino Pork BBQ”?

  • marinated slices of pork meat in bamboo skewers and grilled to yummy-ness (so all you need is to grab as much BBQ sticks as you want and enjoy:)

We Filipinos have two distinct flavors in our palates – Sweet and Salty. And I think we have perfected our recipes to fuse these two great flavors, which makes this dish very delish!

And one tip – I like to dip this BBQ with spicy vinegar (pinakurat -local vinegar with spices like garlic, red chilies and pepper)

okay here’s the recipe…

prep time: a day (skewering takes forever!)

good for at least 4 hungry tummies

what you need:

  • 2 lbs pork (use butt or belly just remove the skin) sliced
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • lemon juice or calamansi (our local lime)
  • 1 cup banana ketchup
  • 1 small garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1/2 cup Sprite or 7UP
  • 5 tbsps dark brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

combine all these ingredients, yes with the pork, in a mixing bowl, as if you’re massaging the meat being prepped for grilling 🙂

I suggest marinating the pork overnight. this will ensure that flavors will be absorbed completely by the meat. If you’re in a hurry you can marinate for at least 1 hour.

this BBQ is actually easy to make, its the marinating and skewering that takes long. You can always skip the skewering process. But this dish is well-known as BBQ sticks and I grew up with these yummies, helping my nanay in our humble kitchen. And tasting is my field of expertise 🙂

the hardest part – skewering the pork slices using bamboo sticks or skewers (kebab-like)

grill the pork and baste each side with the left over marinade.

and these mouth-watering Pinoy BBQ sticks are ready to serve!

🙂

enjoy my lovelies!

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non-skewered
non-skewered

Nanay

certified recipes – yum!

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Simple “Bagoong” (Shrimp paste) Fried Rice – Recipe

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Here’s a super simple – no fuss – Bagoong fried rice recipe that you can cook in a snap, but you must have at least 3 tablespoons of a good shrimp paste, I think you can purchase a bottle from groceries. I used here the one my “Nanay” (grandmom) made for me. I believe it took me about 15 minutes or less to cook this fried rice. Pair it with your main course like pork adobo or roasted pork ribs makes a fantastic meal.

I adopted this recipe from a Thai dish I tasted and adjusted it a little. I’m sure you will like this version of mine plus you get to use your left-over rice, nothing gets wasted and everyone’s happy. Even happier after they try this 🙂

prep time:less than 15 minutes / good for 2-3 pax

  • 3 tbsp bagoong (shrimp paste) – but you can add some more if you desire 🙂
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs (scrambled and fried then cut into strips)
  • 3 cups day-old rice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • salt/pepper to taste (optional)

Begin, by heating the oil in a frying pan.

Add garlic, and fry until golden brown.

Put the bagoong (shrimp paste) and let it simmer a little then add the left-over rice.

Mix the rice and bagoong, marry them with flavors while adding a teaspoon of soy sauce.

lastly, bring in the strips of fried egg. add pepper/salt as you like.

combine…

and it’s now ready,

just like that,

enjoy 🙂

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bagoong rice

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Bistek Tagalog (Pinoy Beef steak)

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hello everyone!

I’m sharing more family recipes, yep tried, proven and tasted recipes. there’s more to come so please like and follow my page.

So, here’s one family favorite (actually 🙂 we have a lot of favorites) the Filipino version of Beef steak. I used round steak cut thinly for this dish. And of course with vegetable side dish as I always do.

bistek tagalog

what you need:

2 small pcs calamansi

1/2 kilo lean beef, sliced thinly

1 cup water

3 tbsp soysauce

oil for frying

1 large onion cut into rings

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt & pepper

serves about 4

45 mins prep time

  • marinate meat with salt & pepper for at least 15 minutes
  • saute the garlic, pan fry the beef until slightly brown.
  • add water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until meat is tender.
  • stir in soy sauce, then add onions.
  • (optional) you can also add 1 tbsp of brown sugar if you like
  • when meat is already soft and tender, squeeze calamansi before removing from heat.

serve and enjoy!

love,

mitch 🙂

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Sweet style spaghetti – recipe

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pinoy style spaghetti

here’s the recipe for this über yummy spaghetti

ingredients:

1/4 kilo ground beef

1/4 kilo ground pork

8 pcs hotdogs, sliced

2 medium onions, diced

2 small cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 tbsps cooking oil

1/2 cup water

1 cup grated cheese ( yes, lots of it!) combo of parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar

4 tbsps brown sugar (add more to your liking)

1 cup banana ketchup (the star of this recipe)

1 cup tomato sauce

salt & pepper

500 g spaghetti (I prefer angel hair pasta)

1-2 pcs bay leaf

Procedure:

saute your garlic and onions, add in the ground meat,

Pour in water (let the meat cook until it boils) lower the temperature my friends and then season it with salt and pepper,

pour the tomato sauce, next is ketchup, and cheese. Stir regularly and let it simmer, slowly add the sugar, taste a little so you will know if you need to add more.

add the hotdogs,

cook the sauce until thick,

lastly put the bay leaf once out of the fire 🙂

oops I forgot cook the pasta as per packaging instructions 😉

Bon Appétit!

love;

mitch

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sweet style spaghetti

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pinoy style spaghetti

this is my version of sweet (Pinoy) style spaghetti, for Filipinos we like our food to either be salty or sweet. Sounds unhealthy right, but it won’t matter until you taste our local cuisine and delectable dishes. When spaghetti was introduced to us, we added our secret ingredient – banana ketchup! yes, that adds the right amount of sweetness to the sauce. No formal schooling or training here, good cooking just comes out naturally. I’ve learned that if you have the right skills (from experiences) or gene-acquired talent plus good taste you can cook any dishes you want. And that reminds me of the movie Ratatouille – “Not everyone can be an artist, but an artist can come from anywhere…” 

recipe on next post,

thanks!

😉

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Father’s Day

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Father’s Day used to hold some rancor as I wasn’t blessed to have one I can praise and greet on this special day. It was impertinent and seemed like an ordinary day in our lives. But now seeing my daughter loved by her dad so dearly is a dream come true for me. It patched up the missing pieces of my childhood’s yearnings.
I’m blessed to have the best dad for my angel and to have God the Father who is above all is the source of these blessings and love.

Happy Father’s Day to all dads!

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– mitch