Looking back at 2012, I remember sadly friends and relatives who had to bid their final farewell. I shake my head with regret at major times when I should have been nicer, more generous, more willing to give a helping hand and more grateful for all that I already had instead of focusing on what I didn’t have. I sigh at the thought of lost opportunities. I laugh now at the times when slight ailments would, in my mind, escalate to something fatal. Although that’s all in the past now, I shall bring it up front from time to time to strengthen my resolve to be better, stronger in the New Year.
Here’s wishing us all a year of no regrets or at least less of the “could have, should have and would have” moments.
xoxoxoxox
What better way to start my resolve than by getting involved with a Three Kings’ Celebration for the underprivileged scholars of my Parish. For a moment, the committee was feeling the pinch for funds to support the event. There was only enough for the food--- no drinks, no prizes for the games and contests. But our anxieties were quickly put to rest. Time and time again, I must remind myself that good intentions always attract the needed support. In a short time, donations came in to take care of our concerns.
To further help with my goals for 2013, I will keep in mind the opening prayer given by a fellow mentor at the program for the Three Kings’ Celebration . Paraphrasing it in English, she said: “Let us pray that we become wise like the Three Kings. In living our lives, let us remember to:
• Make Jesus the light of our life
• Continue trusting in Jesus most specially during the darkest hours of our life
• Follow the words of Jesus
• Pray with openness and deep reverence
• Give only the best of ourselves to Jesus who is present in each of our fellowmen
xoxoxoxox
Part of my resolution is to be more discerning in what I put into my mouth. I have to be more conscious that anything I eat will either end up on my thighs, my belly or worse, clogging my arteries. For starters, I have found two fish recipes that turned out to be delicious and best of all, easy to prepare.
Staying healthy will be a piece of cake---- radish cake that is. Must have humor for 2013!! (Your thought bubble: Just stick to the recipe and skip the joke)
Steamed Creamy Dory with Light Soy Sauce
500 grams creamy dory fillets, sliced in serving pieces ( you may use other white fish)
salt and pepper to season the fish
1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and sliced into strips
Season fillets with salt and pepper and toss in the ginger strips. Arrange fish and ginger in your already steaming steamer and steam for about 10 minutes. Over-steaming is not good for this dish. Set aside.
For the light soy dressing:
2 T light soy sauce (Kikoman)
2 T of water (or more if you still find it salty)
1 tsp grated ginger
2 t brown sugar
a dribble or two of sesame oil to taste
Put everything in a pot and bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Garnishments:
Toasted garlic
Chopped green onions or leeks
Assemble:
Arrange your steamed fish on a serving dish. Pour the light soy sauce and garnish with toasted garlic and chopped green onions.
Tilapia Fillet with Capers
250 grams of tilapia Fillets
3 T calamansi juice or lemon juice
Garlic powder
Salt
3 T melted butter or olive oil
1-2 T capers (less if your not a fan)
1/2 t oregano (dry) or 1 t if fresh
A dash of paprika
Season the fillets with salt, garlic powder, the calamansi juice and the melted butter or olive oil. Arrange in a baking dish and sprinkle with the capers, oregano and paprika.
Bake in a 425 degree oven until you can easily flake the fish—about 10 minutes. Or you can microwave it on high for 3-5 minutes.
Fish be with you!! (I couldn’t help it)
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