Domestic Goddess

The lack of digestive system in the Jolly Red Fat Man makes me think of my son's current favorite movie, Santa Clause 2; when the real Santa has to find a wife, someone makes a "clone" Santa who can't eat/drink so no one realizes Santa is on a field trip. But I can't remember anything about pork pies and sherry in that movie!! ← I shall be more forthright, this movie was just released last year in the UK. It is based on a renowned British author, noted for having his books as the most shoplifted (no he is not J.K. Rowling). Clue giveaway: Death decides to become the jolly fat man because somebody,um, off'd him. ← Well, I'm guessing it's (Terry Pratchett's) The Hogfather, which wasn't really released as a movie, just shown on Sky coming up to Christmas. Si ← Oh, it wasn't a movie? I thought it was. Anyway, you got it Simon!

You got it!!! It is Nanny McPhee (they showed it in our satellite channel here in Korea).

I think we're all in love with hzrt8w's ma po tofu. Even though we just had a lovely roast chicken, baked potatoes, and a lively green salad, I'd love to be smelling that garlicky, gingery sauce simmering right now. Everyone who's made it by his recipe, raise your hand. ← Doddie raises her left hand while her right shovels mapo tofu in her mouth. I found out Mapo tofu freezes extremely well and I'm having a bowlful now with rice and longganisa (also tastes good with them) made from a batch I made a month ago. Ah Leung rocks!

The lack of digestive system in the Jolly Red Fat Man makes me think of my son's current favorite movie, Santa Clause 2; when the real Santa has to find a wife, someone makes a "clone" Santa who can't eat/drink so no one realizes Santa is on a field trip. But I can't remember anything about pork pies and sherry in that movie!! ← I shall be more forthright, this movie was just released last year in the UK. It is based on a renowned British author, noted for having his books as the most shoplifted (no he is not J.K. Rowling). Clue giveaway: Death decides to become the jolly fat man because somebody,um, off'd him.

Nope, this movie is much younger than that. In fact, it was released last year. The movie also ends with a wedding ceremony that was interrupted with a food fight with garishly colored cakes and desserts.

Simply beautiful!

Ok more clues... 132. How about several scenes of pork pies and a glass of sherry before a lit fireplace? CLUE: These pork pies are gobbled up by an elderly man wearing an elf suit. The pork pies and sherry were meant for the jolly red fat man in the suit but this one can't enjoy them on account of his, um, lack of digestive system.

Loquats taste similar to the hairy red rambutans. I love eating chilled canned loquats and then drinking the canned juice afterwards.

I'd be a pizza. Loaded with topping, good hot or cold and never fails to please the tummy. Pizza's the only food I can think of that you can actually hear your stomach say "Thank you!".

Racheld and Monavano - you're welcome! Blog again? Maybe next year. LOL.

New movie: Live wriggling worms in tea sandwiches, froggy tea and red jello on a shovel.

Rebecca - if I only knew that, I would taken pics of today's meals. LOL Hope you find the missing camera cords, I'm dying to see your daughter's pics and afritada. A clogged sink? I wish my magic spatula can work all the up there to de-clog it.

Wow! My blog is still open. Whowouldathought? Agalarneau - I don't know. Lemme find out from my korean friends if they know how.

Hey, why didn't I think of that? I'd do that here in Korea and save me the trouble of tyring to tell them what I want (usually mangling the korean language very badly).

Mizducky - don't be surprised if you keep getting invited into their homes for some home cooked Filipino food. And if they insist you eat more food (even though you're already stuffed to the gills. And one very Filipino trait is to pack some of the served food for guests to bring home. I do hope you get to enjoy those experiences. I am so glad I have sparked your interest in the Filipino cuisine.

Michael - you are right on the dot when you mentioned about the weak Filipino economy being the crux of the worker migration out of the country. During the 60's and the 70's, most of the migrant workers were men. A lot of my uncles, male cousins & relatives worked for seafaring tankers and ships during that time. Present times see women joining the men abroad, for nanny and maid jobs mainly. It is a sad fact but true. It doens't help that a weak government riddled with corruption and beaurocracy doesn't help our economic situation a bit. With regards to my situation, I must confess I am a bit of an outcast with some of the Filipinas here. Most are migrant workers (legal and illegal) and mail-to-order brides for korean farmers. There are about 4-5 Filipinas living here in the Janghowon area. I have met all of them and tried to get together with them, but I am always considered different because I am married to an American (not a mail-order bride). I do try to call them up sometimes to find out how they are doing, give them some artisinal food gifts and even counsel them. I am still finding it hard for them to include me in their activities (mostly korean occasions and celebrations). The Filipina wives here hail from all over the Philippines, mostly from the province and mostly high school graduates or collge dropouts. I tell them that they can call me anytime should there be an emergency and that I am always here for them. I have met some Filipinos who are illegal migrant workers here (no working visa) but they are too wary to spend time outside for recreational activities. So, most of my friends are local koreans and other expat teachers here.

Rona, you're going to Dubai!??? My brother in law and best girlfriend work there. If you want some tour guide or even lunch company, I can hook you up with them. Just PM me and I'll email them about you.

You got it right! Always remember that it is cold rice that makes the great fried rice, not freshly cooked rice.

Marigene - I'm glad I have enticed you to post at least once. Thank you for reading and enjoying my blog. It's people like you that makes it truly a worthwhile effort.

ChefCrash - I totally agree with you on Korea being a beautiful country. LOL at your president's new language. GourmetLight$ - I'm glad you like the lessons. purplewiz - to each to his own (when it comes to scrambled eggs. Your style is hubby's style. Glad you like the trip to my part of the world. Cadbury - thank you for your kind words. MomofLittleFoodies - You're welcome and thank you, too!

You're welcome Helen! I expect to it make an appearance in our food/dinner/bento threads.

I didn't know what aloe vera is until now. I saw the name used in many of the hand lotions, but never thought it could be edible (or should I say "drinkable"). ← Ah Leung - come to think about it, I never thought aloe vera was edible too until I came to Korea and saw old ladies eat chunks of raw, fresh aloe gel right of the fleshy stem.

Thank you, Domestic Goddess. Egg yolks are good for the face. ← Carrot Top - my sister-in-law from Chicago sent it to me. I felt it was duty to "pass" it along. Amapola - there are some asian garlic that are yellower in colour - in my country we call this wild garlic. The garlic has smaller cloves and packs a much more intense flavor/spiciness. Rebecca263 - I am sad (and glad) the blog is over, too! I never took so many pics in my entire life! Have you posted the Chicken Afritada pics? Suzy and Chufi - you're so welcome! Lucylou - I never thought the video would freak out a cat, it sure did freak me out though. LOL Ah Leung - I shall point my magic spatula/spoon back to the US. LOL

Since it is almost Easter and eggs are part of it... I'd like everyone to click on this Egg Link

I would like to add my thanks to Susan for inviting me to do my first ever blog and guiding me through it. She was wonderful! Helpful with clear and concise instructions in what to do. I must confess, I would have never have gone through with it without her helpful guidance and encouragement. Looking at her food posts and pics have set a milestone for which was my basis for culinary perfection. She is a treasure for us all here in eGullet. Thank you again Susan.