LOTUS LEAF WRAPS

By: Mark Cua

Lotus Leaf Wraps are traditional Chinese Cuisine usually cooked in Cantonese Cuisine. It is made of natural ingridients found in Chinese natural environment. 

Ingridients: 

4 Lotus Leaves

1 1/4 Glutinous rice

4 Chinese Black Mushrooms

1 Boneless Chicken

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp Chinese Wine

1 tbsp corn starch

2 Chinese Sausage

1 Clove garlic

1 tbsp white soy sauce

1 teaspoon of black soy sauce

1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
1/4 tbsp Sesame Oil
Fresh White pepper

Procedures: 

First Step, Soak the leaves for 1 hour, pat it dry and cover the rice with water and drain.

Second Step, Steam the rice and but put it with bamboo parchment above the hot water.Bring the water to a boil for 20 minutes.

Third Step, Heat up a wok and add the sliced Chinese sausages, small bowl. Stir fry. Cook for 2 minutes.

Fourth Step, Steam the lotus parcel and along with the rice.

*NOTE
make sure you shape the rice with your own hands.

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ALMOND FLOAT

One of the most famous among the Chinese cuisine was of its dessert. It is unique and cannot be found on the west. Chinese dessert is often found on nature. 

RECIPES: 

1 envelop of unflavored Gelatin

4 tbsp of tribuanted sugar

1 cup of boiling water

2 tbsp almond extract

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup of cold water

1 can of fruit cocktail

PROCEDURE: 

First Step, Combine the Sugar and Gelatin in the bowl. 

Second Step, Pour the boiling water on the Gelatin sugar mix until completely dissolve. 

Third Step, Stir the Almond, evaporated milk, and cold water. Make sure you mix them well. 

Fourth Step, Pour the Gelatin in the bowl mold and cold until firm. 

Fifth Step, Cut the gelatin into 1 inch and served with canned goods and fruits with syrup. 

                  (For fresher tastes, you can also use fresh fruits and slice them to pieces.)

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TOFU STEW

Tofu Stew is a Chinese Delicacy and it is in cube shape Tofu cuisine. In China it serves as a small dish heated and before the main course comes. 

RECIPES: 

1 package Superior Tofu

2 Medium of Onions

1 Medium of Carrot (peeled in slices)

1 Medium of Potato (cut in 3/4 slices)

1/2 cup string beans

1/2 cup vegetable broth

3 tbsp flour

1 clove garlic

1/4 tea spoon hot sauce

1 cup frozen peas

PROCEDURES: 

First Step, combine the onions, carrots, string beans, and potatoes along with salt and boil it. 

Second Step, Mix the ingridients along with the vegetable and simmer it in low heat. 

Third Step, Add peas and place them on the platter take note be careful cause Tofu absorbs heat very well so be careful not to touch the centre of it. 

Tofu stew is served hot and also called by the west bean curd bounty. 

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PESCADO FRIDO EN SALSA DE LIMON

Served for persons and one simplest to cook in Spanish Cuisine. The Fish is lighty fried and with the tangy flavour of the Lemon. 

Recipes: 

2 lbs of white fish fillet

Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 cup white flour

1/4 bread Crumbs

5-6 tbps of Lemon

1 Large Clove Garlic

1 Lime

1 Dry Cup of White Wine

2 tbsp of capers

Procedures: 

First Step, Rinse the fish fillet and dry. Mix it with bread crumbs, flour, 1/2 tbsp of salt, and 1.4 tbsp of pepper mix all in one bowl. 

Second Step, Pour 1/4 Cup of Olive oil into the pan and heat it from medium to high. Peel and finely chopped Garlic. Pour in the White wine while stirring it in the pan for 3 minutes.  

Third Step, Place the fish fillets on the plate and spoon sauces over the fillets. Serve the Fillets with Rice and Potatoes. 

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ARABIAN SPINACH

By: Mark Cua

Arabian Spinach is an ancient Arabic Dish served to the Sultans and the royalties in the courts. They are served often half cooked or with fresh vegetables. 

RECIPES: 

2 tbsp of Olive Oil 

1 onion slice

2 Garlic Cloves

3 1/2 cups of Spinach

1 tbsp of Cummin Seed

1 Can of Chikpeas

1 tbsp of Butter

Salt and Pepper

PROCEDURES: 

First Step, heat the oil in the frying pan for 5 minutes until it has softened.

Second Step, Add the Garlic and Cummin Seeds then fry. 

Third Step, Add the Spinach in stages stir until leaves of spinach is wilt. 

Fourth Step,  Reheat and serve hot. 

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AL KABSA

By: Mark Cua

Al Kabsa is an ancient Arabic food passed down from one generation to another. It is a delicacy in Suadi Arabia. The recipes of Al Kabsa are recipes found on the Arabian peninsula. 

RECIPES:

1 kg of Chicken

500 grams of Basmati Rice

2 dried limes

250 grams tomatoes

50 grams of Garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 tbsp fresh coriander

50 ml olive oil

2 tbsp Kabsa spice mix

AS FOR THE SAUCE: 

250 g fresh tomatoes

100 g fresh mint

5 g salt

50g green chilli peppers

PROCEDURES: 

first of all, Slice the onions, tomatoes, and coriander into wedges. Heat the oil Caserole 3 to 5 minutes.

Second Step, add the Rice, the saute and everything into the Caserole. Add a little water for the rice and heat for 10 minutes. 

Third Step, mix the sultanas and almonds leave them for 10 minutes. 

Fourth Step, Accompnying the sauce and adding it to the Rice mix. Serve the Kabsa with the Tomato Sauce and flatnbreads. 

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ARABIAN KEBAB

Kebab is an original Arabian Islamic Dish. It is known all over the Arabian Peninsula as one of the major delicacies in the Arab world. It is one of the Halal certified foods. Simple yet Delicious. 

Ingridients: 

For Marinade

1/3 of Olive Oil

1/3 of Soy Sauce

3 Tbsp of Red Wine Vinegar

1/4 Cup Honey

2 Cloves Garlic

1 Tbsp of fresh Ginger

Freshly Ground Pepper

For Kebab

1 1/2 lbs of Sirlion Steak

1 Large Pepper

1-2 red Onions

1 lb Button Mushroom

Method/ Processes: 

First Step, Mix the marinade and don't forget to add the meat too in the mixing. Fridge it for 30 minutes in the refirgerator. (It can be refrigerated overnight)

Second Step, Soak the Skewers with water to avoid them from burning in the Grill. 

Third Step, Cut the vegeatbles into chunks same size as the meat. Put them into the stick becareful not to prick yourself. Prepare the Grill into high direct heat and heat it for 10 minutes and ready to eat. 

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CHICKEN WITH SHERRY SAUCE

Chicken is a worldwide delicacy even in the Spanish culture. Eating was brought by the Spaniards to the Philippines when it became a colony. Filipinos are meat eaters but they never eaten chickens before. Sherry Sauce is a delicacy only in Spain not found anywhere in Europe. This Yummy taste of Chicken will sure suit your taste buds once you had a bite. 

Ingridients: 

1 Chicken jointed

4 tbsp of Olive oil

100 Grams of olive oil 

1 onion

150 Gram mushrooms

150ml Sherry

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper

Process: 

First Step, Heat the Olive oil in a casserole dish and add the chicken pieces. Make sure they are crispy brown.  

Second Step, Chop the onion and ham along with the mushrooms

Third Step, Add them to the Casserole and saute them for more than 15 minutes. 

Fourth Step, Pour in the Sherry, add the bay leaf seasoned with pepper and salt

Fifth Step, Cover and simmer until the Chicken is tender and juicy. 

It usually served with grained rice in Spanish cuisine. You can also dip dry to sweet sherry sauce. 

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SALMON SALADS 

Salmon is a native fish in the Northern Hemisphere which Spain is situated. Salmon swims even in the natural rivers of the Spanish forests and nearby shores of the Atlantic ocean. Salmon Salad is a recipe eaten by the Spaniards for hundreds of years and it is half cook and mixed with different kinds of vegetables. 

Ingridients: 

400 Grams of fresh Salmon

2 Tbsp Olive oil 

1 lemon

Salt and pepper

White wine vinegar

Mix of Lettuce and Leaves

The Process: 

First Step, marinate the fresh Salmon with Oilve Oil and Lemon Juice for 2 hours 

Second Step, Wash the lettuce leaves and place them in order in the plate

Third Step, Remove the Salmon from marinade and slice them into thin stripes. Don't forget to place butter 

Fourth Step, Place the baking Tray under the grill for a few seconds turning the salmon once its done on both sides. 

Fifth Step, After it is done put the Salmon unto the plate and put a few drops of white wine vinegar and marinade leaves. 

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WESTERN BOXING AND ITS RELIANCE THROUGH STRENGHT

By: Mark Cua

Western Boxing was first introduced during the time of the ancient greeks. They developed Boxing skills as an art of combat in case they are disarmed by the their opponents. The first competition in boxing began around 1000 BC by the time of Helenic Era. It was brought to other European countries and revived during the renaissance after the dark ages. Boxing became a sport around 1800s. 

By the time of 1896, the first olympic games start in Greece. 

Boxing became one of the chosen sports during that time. It was the revival of Boxing since its ancient times in Greece. Boxing requires maneuvers, strenght, accuracy and speed. It relies heavily on the use of hands and fists. 

For a boxing professional, this is a highly effective tool on punching out opponents out of their lights. Some are highly trained on boxing so this is equally powerful as those to Chinese Martial arts. As it said, it is not on how strong the martial arts is but on how much training you put on it. The Mastery level is the precise killer when using these arts of combat western or not. 

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TAI CHI: THE MARTIAL ARTS WHICH REGULATES THE BODY

By: Mark Cua

Chinese Martial Arts have been around for centuries and it had proven therapuetical uses. It is used not only as daily exercises to strenghten the body but also to strenghten ones spirit and moral character. It builds and forms ones soul into a social Identity. 

Tai Chi as an exercise for health has a paceful movements, accurate, and precision. It is trained at first through masterization of the movements, and live application of the movements. Accuracy and Precision is trained through shadow boxing and sometimes with using shadows as targets. 

As a combat art, it must be with deadly precision, accuracy, and strenght. 

The movements of Tai Chi is like having a ball of Chi in the centre of the body. Imagine moving it left to right like a ball of Chi and pushing it out by the end of the steps. The same concept as combat, you push, you counter, and you block opponents thus striking them with a heavy blow. 

To us Chinese there is no competition between whose martial arts is stronger. Each one of these like humans had their own strenghts and weaknesses. So it is not about who is stronger but on how daily do you train on these martial arts to become a master. 

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THE GREAT WISDOM OF BRUCE LEE

By: Mark Cua

Bruce Lee as many of our parents would remember is the 'Jackie Chan' of their generation. At those times Jackie Chan is still a stuntman in the Chinese Movie industry. Bruce Lee is a real martial arts practitioner and a genius. He is the founder of Jeet Kun Do. A mixture of Yong Chun and his liberal ideas of Martial arts practicing. 

Bruce Lee was born in the 1950s with the family of businessmen. As a child, his father was working in the movie industry in Guangdong and Hong Kong. He was very amused of martial arts when he was in his teens he met his master Ip man. Ip man is the legendary martial arts master and at that time is already a 76 years old man. 

Bruce Lee believed in the combination of Strength, Speed, and thus flexibility. Through Martial Arts one can learn who he is and what capability he has. Through the eyes and perception as a traditional and modern Chinese martial arts practitioner, Martial arts is not all about using your knowledge and wisdom of the combat arts to bully, hurt people. It is about training one self and its physical body to be on its tip top shape. He also believed it is also about building moral character and individual virtues to the practitioner. 

He left a great legacy not only in the world of Martial arts but also to the Chinese Culture. He put Chinese Kung Fu in the dictionary of the people all over the world. 

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YONG CHUN STYLE: THE FAST AND THE HARD HIT

By: Mark Cua

Chinese Martials arts had already been around for over thousands of years. It developed into different styles and techniques. From Shaolin fists to Cougar Fists, it became not only a source of exercise but also a form of combat art. Yong Chun as one of the Martial arts in China became an indelible mark of Chinese culture. 

Yong Chun was the known fists used by Bruce Lee and his Master Ip man. It was known for its speed and attack power. To use speed and strength at the same time is the secret of Yong Chun. This is also called "Shadow Boxing". 

The purpose of the Shadow Fists was to hit the enemy with as many hits as possible to the opponent with precision, strength, and speed. To keep on countering and attacking. But the true purpose of Yong Chun was give oneself identity and a form of self exercise to strengthen ones physical, mind, and spirit, 

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MANILA 7th WUSHU TOURNAMENT HAILED ITS WINNERS

By: Mark Cua

A Group of Local Overseas and Filipino Schools all over Manila held a Wushu Tournament last 27th of May 2012 Held in Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) Gymnasium. The event was also watched and guided by the known Martial arts trainer Cai Ming Ren (蔡明仁）. 

The Tournament was joined by Saint Jude Catholic School (SJCS) Wushu Team, Shu Guang Wushu Team, and many other local Chinese Schools. The Event was divided into several Categories these are Young Freelance Wushu Category, Male Mantis Fist Category, Female Mantis Fist Category. 

As for the winners of the Young Freelance Category, the first place was Marvin Ong (王玉麟）, the second place was Devin Tan (陈俊忠)  ，The third place went to Shekinah Gabrielle （林雪娜）,the fourth placer is Xanthe Ong （林裕陵），the fifth place went to Celyna Joy Ong ,and the final sixth place went to Howe Yang. 

As for the Male Mantis Fists Category, the first place went to Jeffrey Lock （咯孙良), the second place is Matthew Laurenaria  （孙华英）, the third place is Rommel Sy (施俊伟），the fourth place went to Alfon Ang （洪阿杰）,the final six place is Psylx Paras （吴平安）.

For the Final Category (Female Mantis Fist Category), the first place went to Sarah We (刘仁玉）,Erica Chua (莊慈约）,the third Jo Advincual (蔡黎美）, the fourth placer was Leslie Guerrera （林丽丽) , the fifth place went to Meagan Lock （咯畏援），the last sixth place went to Jea Aparejado (郭骑莎）. 

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THE WUSHU TEAM OF YESTER YEARS  

By: Mark Cua

There was once a group of students training for stunts and thus preparing for they known as the programs related to the Chinese Culture. This was a group of college students from Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) having their stunts and performance during Moon Cake festivals, Chinese New Year, and teachers day. This is what other universities doesn't have and it is Wushu. You can only find it in Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC). 

From learning the Basic martial arts to the advance martial arts, it took 1 or 2 years to accomplish. This includes splitting your legs and jumping from the air like in any Kung Fu movies. The performances which excelled to stun hundreds of CKSC College Students during the yester years, and the feeling of being a well learned person knowing you are capable of kicking and punching like that, and it all brings back the memories. 

Although by those times, Many are better than me and performed higher performances than kicks and punches. many flew through the air higher than me. But it didn't stop me thinking than I can be better than them. It isn't about who is better it is about Mutual comradeship and Moral coexistence with your team mate.

That is the spirit of Wushu (武术) to coexist with others without any malice and thus with respect. This is the part the west doesn't understand even in the part of the Filipinos. All they know is the movements, the stances, and how to kick asses. But the real deal is to make oneself better through moral values and the Spirit of being Cultivated. 

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WUSHU: THE CHINESE TRAINING EXERCISES AND HOBBY

By: Mark Cua

When we say of Wushu (武术) , it is a form of self defense. But the real nature of Wushu is to mantain and make one health in tiptop through regular exercise. Wushu (武术) required the movement of every muscle in the body, the proper circulation of blood, the proper use mind and body. 

When we were younger, we are trained and taught the basic of Wushu and Taichi. Just as we Chinese say we start them young. There are three basic level of Wushu Training Exercises:

1. The Basic Wushu

The Basic kicks, punches, feet and knee position (Ma Bu /马步 and Gong Bu/弓步), and the basic drills for a better foundation in terms of graceful movements. For new starters and backed from retirement, This is the most effective yet simple ways to restore the vigor and the masterpiece. 

2. The Advance Level Wushu

This is the more advance level that includes the combination of the basic movements from the flying stance, the foot steps, and the graceful blocking and offensive strategies. By the time of moving into the advance level, the student had already mastered the Basics and thus knows it even without using his sight. He can use his senses for the combination thus deliver it with great precision. 

3. The Master Wushu   

It is the application of all the levels from the basic movements to the highest movements and this inlcudes the actual fighting techniques. Some of these movements are used on SanDa (散打) the actual combat technique. Usually by the time when a person reaches this level it would be his or her fifth year in Wushu.

Although in nature it is the art of combat, but it doesn't mean you would be proud and arrogant and brag it to others. The purpose of Wushu (武术)  training was to get a tranquil mind and spirit. Exercise and Train Everyday for the better oneself and for the cultivation of oneself.

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SORIN MARKOV VAMPIRE DECK

By: Mark Cua

Sorin Markov in the world of Magic the Gathering was one of the lords of vampires. He is a vampire at the same time a planes walker. Most of the players nowadays in the standard theme had their decks set for dual colour. Often the combination of white blue, red black, blue green, and many other combinations. 

Who said that mono colour is weak? Its standard and it is legal on all tournaments. 

Here in the Sorin Markov deck, Vampires will suck your blood like Vlad Dracula. The card pieces are cheap and they are easy to built. You can find the pieces on all stores at low prices. The purpose of this deck was to suck the life points of the opponents in the tournament like a vampire.

Here are the lists of cards included in Sorin Markov Vampire Deck:

Creatures
3 Sengir Vampire
3 Child of Night
3 Blood Seeker
2 Vampire Outcasts
3 Vampire Interloper
1 Bloodline Keeper
1 Falkenrath Noble
1 Stromkirk Patrol
2 Markov Patrician

Instant
2 Doom Blade
1 Go for the Throat
1 Grimm Affliction
2 Geths Verdict
3 Victim of Night

Enchantment
1 Dark Favor
2 Skeletal Grimace

Planeswalker
1 Sorin Markov

Sorcery
1 Consume Spirit
1 Sorin Vengeance
1 Hideous Visage

Artifact
1 Elixir of Immortality
1 Swiftfooted Boots
2 Cobbled Wings

Lands 
21 Swamps

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THE VENSER CONTROL DECK

By: Mark Cua

Magic the Gathering has many forms of decks some are aggressive and some are controls. Venser is a planes walker in Mirrodin Beiseged and this deck is mono blue control. Unlike any other deck in Magic the Gathering, Monoblue is known for its counter spells and instant spells. 

I created this deck with the mindset of controlling the opponents during tournaments and friendly games. The purpose is to counter and produce as much creature to beat down the life of the opponent.

Here are the card list for Venser Control Deck Monoblue: 

4 Blade Splicer
3 Phantasmal Image
2 Phyrexian Metamorph
4 Restoration Angel
3 Snapcaster Mage
4 Stonehorn Dignitary
2 Sun Titan

Creatures [22]

3 Venser, the Sojourner

Planeswalkers [3]

1 Batterskull
2 Dismember
1 Dissipate
4 Mana Leak
4 Ponder

Spells [12]

4 Glacial Fortress
7 Island
1 Moorland Haunt
7 Plains
4 Seachrome Coast

This deck is effective when it comes to whiney decks who produce many creatures and aggressive decks. There are still loop holes in this deck to improve its effectivity. We all have our own ideas thus you are welcome to suggest whatever card is needed to make it more effective in terms of tournaments. 

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EVIL RISES AGAIN IN DIABLO III

By: Mark Cua

Diablo a known work of Blizzards Company had finally released its newest Diablo series last May 15 in the Philippine Market. The Said release hits all time high thus all units are sold out within that day. Now an online game which uses internet as a medium of playing unlike its previous predecessor who only uses LAN (Local Area Network).  

Sold in local stores in all Metro Manila markets and with a price of P3,000 (three thousand pesos) in one package. Diablo III matches the sales of Final Fantasy with a record sales sold out within one week in the Philippine Market.

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BRITAIN 1840: EUROPE'S MOST EXPENSIVE STAMP

By: Mark Cua

British Stamps marks as one of the most expensive stamps in Europe. It costs up to L5,000 (five thousand pounds) each and rare of its kind. It can only be found in some of the hands of the collectors in Europe. The Stamp was first produced by the British crown in 1840 when they established their first postal service in the British nation.

With the face of the British Queen on the stamp and with a value of one penny written o the stamp. 

The more genuine it is the much higher the price. This stamp's price will go up if it goes with a letter that dates back 1840. So for stamp collectors this is one of the best and most wonderful collections they can ever have for its rarity in the market. 

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