Meatloaf recipe

I wasn’t able to mention in my first blog that I am living in Dubai with my husband. Unfortunately, my two children need to go home in the Philippines due to some unexpected circumstances. So, just imagine how hard it is to be away from my children, thankfully, my husband is very supportive with my feelings, he makes things which will make me happy.

But problems strikes again in my family, my father is sick. Seriously sick, which led me to a premature decision of resigning from my job. Many were shock, because they know me as one of the loyal employee in our company, especially to our department. But there is a feeling beyond me that is telling me I need to go home. My husband is terribly sad, for many years, we were never been apart. Now, this is a test of trust.

Fear, confusion and mixed emotions are bothering me now. I asked myself why, only God knows. Maybe I am afraid for our finances to be very difficult, for sure it will be.

So, this is my last days in Dubai. Sad? Yes. Happy? Yes. Sad, because me and my husband would be apart for some time. Happy, because I would be able to see my sick father, my agonizing mother, and especially my children. Maybe, my children are worth the decision I made to go back.

Activities on my last days in Dubai? I cooked a lot. I am doing it because of my husband, I want him to feel every minute of my presence, do whatever that can be done, and say whatever words that is needed to say.

To lighten up the story, (gosh, I was too emotional on the previous paragraph). I will be sharing my meatloaf recipe (photo above) which I cooked yesterday for our dinner. Meatloaf is not a usual Filipino delicacy, we have our own way of cooking it. Embutido, being the Philippine-Style meatloaf is known as a menu for special occasion. But what I did yesterday was a combination of Philippine Embutido and western meatloaf. I have found so many recipes but I feel to do it my way. I hope this would be helpful, and believe me, it is very tasty!

MEATLOAF RECIPE

500gms. Ground beef
1 carrots, finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon of Pickle Relish
¼ cup of breadcrumbs
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 spoon of white sugar
½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
¼ cup Banana Catsup
2 spoonful of Brown sugar

Directions:
Mix all together the ingredients except for the Banana catsup and Brown sugar. Mix well. Put in a meatloaf pan or any aluminum tray that is being used for cakes. After putting the mixture into the pan, mix Banana Catsup and Brown Sugar, spread on the top of the mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from oven and drain excess liquid. Serve hot.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. (Prov 25:19)

My First Blog

I am not really very good in writing, but what I do love most is to share stories, experiences, problems, knowledge, and everything that can be talked about to my friends. Topics like food menu, home project, any things or activities related for being a wife and mom make my day complete. That is why I decided to start writing. I believe anything can be learned, as long as you want it, so I’m hoping that someday I can be a good blogger.
My husband even doesn’t know that I am starting to write. Maybe he’ll freak out that what I will write are good and even bad experiences that are happening in our family, in our relationship, us being a parent, and our day-to-day life being a person. I am sometimes amazed on how God has helped us go through difficulties and trials. This is also one of the reasons why I decided to make a journal on our experiences. I know it would somehow help other people. Plus, he’s my greatest critic in this kind of activity. Well, I admit that he is better than me in this thing…ahhh, I don’t know why I am not ready to tell him about this journal. Maybe in time, he would know about it. Actually, at this point in time, he is trying to go behind me, beside me, in front of me, everywhere just to have a view about what I am writing. We were actually having a wrestling look-a-like fight in our bed because he wants to open this document but I keep on blocking him. I told him, he will know about this thing in the right time…when I am ready. Of course, as any man will react, he didn’t talked and continues on his activities. I think it is normal for a couple to feel bad, if you know that something is being hidden from you, gosh, God knows, I don’t want him to feel bad, but I am really not comfortable, maybe because this is my first time in this project. But just now, he just told me that he will read it with strong but calm words. And that’s it. He is just waiting for me to finish and he will take a look at this article.
Sometimes in a relationship, fights usually starting in this way. But understanding and communication solves this problem. Believe in your partner that because of love, everything can be understood, even your craziest idea in life. So I’ll be ready later.
What to expect in my blog? Well, I will try as much as possible to document my daily recipes, my struggles, my experiences, and my projects, which I know would help the readers in their daily life. Comments, suggestions and even violent reactions are welcome.
Well friends, expect my daily journal from today and hoping you would learn something from it.

A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. (Prov 25:18)