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On the Second Month of Quarantine

They've loosened the reins.  The roads are more crowded now.  There are lot more people roaming around the metro.  These people may be carriers of the veerus.  I may have let my guard down a bit.  But, I am more cautious now.  I am refraining from ordering cooked food.  We can't be too sure.  My menu has also gone back to beginning of ECQ.  To make things easier in the kitchen, I've employed a cuisine theme per day.  This will help break up the monotony of Pinoy food.  Last Saturday, we had Japanese food.  I made Beef Sukiyaki and Salmon Teriyaki.  Last Sunday was Korean food.  I prepared Bibimbap plus a few banchan dishes.  I am proud of this Bibimbap even if it doesn't look too appetizing. Last night was Mexican-inspired with tacos and nachos.  I would have prepared margaritas but it gets lonely when you are drinking alone.  I miss my drinking buddies.  We'll probably have Italian f...

Still On Lockdown

We are on the 4th week.  I am not complaining.  There are news of extending the ECQ and I am all for it.  In fact, we've decided that even if the lockdown were lifted, we'd still stay put at home.  There are still a lot of infected people out there who haven't been tested.  Especially now that we are hearing about how much it costs to stay in the hospital, more people will be inclined to just go about it on their own and roam around the city with no care. More food establishments opening up. I do not know how they are staffing their stores without public transportation. But, I hope we’d have a chance to satisfy our cravings. I need my iced mocha fix.  I am still craving for Korean Banchan (?). I just hope I can get the ingredients so I can recreate these dishes at home. But, with people becoming more mobile, won’t the threat of the virus be more intensified? I've been busy baking.  I was able to get my supplies before the Holy Week and was able to ...