PATATAS GRAVAS

By: Mark Cua

Spanish food is succulent and very aromatic. This is what makes Spanish cooking delicious makes you want for more. Spaniards are chefs in nature and this is through a mixture of moorish and Spanish cooking delicacy. Through the centuries since the Dark ages, Patatas in English means potato had been one of the main diet of the Spaniards. It is the European counterpart for Rice.

 Patatas Bravas is simple to make and can be a dish in our lunch table or meriendas.

Ingridients: 
For the Potatoes


1 1/2 kg of peeled potatoes
Olive Oil to fry in Potatoes

For the Brava Sauce


1 Onion Finely chopped
1 Cloved of Garlic Finely chopped
6 Riped tomatoes
1 Tbsp of Sugar
3 dried chillis
2 Tbsp of Hot Paprika
1 level of soup spoon of plain floor
2oo ml of water
2 tbsp of wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly grounded pepper

Methods of Cooking: 
First Step, Peel the potatoes and boil them from 5 to 10 minutes

Second Step, For the Bravas Sauce boil the Onion, Garlic, dried chillies with the olive oil until onions turns transparent. Then remove from the heat and add paprika to mix with.

Third Step, Mix the flour with water and simmer it for 15 minutes.

Fourth Step, Cut the potatoes into little bits and deep fry them if it suits your taste.

Fifth Step, Serve them into plates by pouring the Brava sauce over the Potatoes. Bravas are better served hot rather than cold.

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COOKING CALDERETA THE SPANISH WAY

By: Mark Cua

Philippines was a colony of Spain for more than 330 years and along with them are the Spanish culture and their cuisine. Spanish Cuisine had been around the Philippines since the early days of the Spanish Colonial Period. The typical Spanish cuisine is composed of mainly spices which ti the Spaniards are like gold even today. Nowadays it is a common food cuisine in the Philippines along with Spanish surnames tagged along the Mestizos living today.

Caldereta is English is called "Beef Stew". A mixture of vegetables, cashew, beef, and sauce often times spicy which suits the tastes of the Spanish tongue.

 Ingridients: 

1. 800 g of Stewing Beef
2. 2 Carrots 
3. 1 Large Green Capcium
4. 1 1/2 cup of green peas 
5. 1 Large Can of Tomato
6. 3 Tbsp of Tomato Paste
7. 2 Tbsp of Beef liver puree
8. 3 Red Chilles 
9. 2 cups of Beef stock
10. 3 pcs of Bay leaves
11. 1 Chopped red Onion
12. 6 cloves of Garlic
13. Black Pepper 
14. Salt
15. Oil

Method of Cooking: 

First Step, On the pot heat the oil and Sauce garlic until it becomes crispy brown

         (Remove then put them aside for awhile)

Second Step, Place the onions on the Saute sauce on the pot until softens

Third step, Add beef meat on all sides of the pot

Fourth Step, Add beef and bay leaf, make sure they are to boil. 

Fifth Step, Add tomato puree and marinate for 1 hour under a low heat

Sixth Step, Add liver spread and carrots and simmer for 15 minutes

Seventh Step, Add Chile and green peas and simmer for another 15 minutes

Eight Step, Season with freshly grounded pepper and garlic.

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SHOOTING AND COLLECTING GUNS 

By: Mark Cua

Guns had been around since the early days of the gun powder in human history. Shooting guns are one of the main profession in the military since the. Gun Collection is one of the most expensive hobbies. One gun could cost up to more than 3,000 RMB (three thousand Ren Min Bi). Gun collections varies from Short handguns, to the long rifles. 

In the Philippines, there are gun collectors but that as many as those in Russia or in Europe. 

Gun Collection starts from the earliest guns which is the 16th Century European Flintlocks and pistols to the World War II guns. The qualifications for gun collections are the antique guns are in mint conditions, the original parts must be there and replaced cause it will lower the value of these, and they are ready to fire as they are centuries before, and lastly but the most important they are rare thus raising their price values.

Guns like the 17th Century flintlocks are hard to find nowadays not unless you have local or international access to armory, shipwrecks, old castles, old forts, and the place are in its antiquity. You don't just got lucky and pick up some flintlock. This don't happen everyday thats why they are very expensive. 

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BEING A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER 

By: Mark Cua

Nowadays we have our pet dogs and pet cats especially in the Philippine society. Many of us have more than 2 dogs especially to ordinary overseas Chinese families. But aside from having them into our homes and giving them a place to eat, and sleep. A responsible pet owner is someone who is able to love them and treat them unconditionally like they are a part of their families. 

Dogs and cats are good pets because they are loyal animals and they don't lie about their emotions. If they are happy they wag their tails and lick you. As for cats they would raise their tales and stick to your legs meaning they are looking for cuddles. 

Like Humans, they also need care. They also need safe homage. 

Here are the top three cares we can provide our pets as responsible owners: 

1. Play with them Everyday

Animals are like humans you need to mingle and spend time with them. As for Dogs and cats, they need our time to play with them and show them they are part of our families. Touch them, and play with them to make them happy at least once a day. 

Bring them to Exercise once a week can be a big help.

2. Feed Them properly

Like humans, animals need nutritious and healthy food to have a good and long life. Feeding them left overs is not wise. Give them fresh cooked food and feed them twice a day. Animals needs nutrients too because are living organisms too like Human Beings.  

3. Provide them A clean Place of Rest

Not everyone is rich and has the financial capability but you can provide simple ways to have them a clean place to rest and hide. Animals like closed places to sleep and rest too.  

It is true animals like cats and dogs are cute but always remember caring for them is a responsibility. They should not be neglected cause they are like Humans too. They have emotions and Physical Health to care for. 

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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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