Pochero (Pork/Beef Stew with Saba/Burro Bananas)

Sundays were very special in our family when I was growing up in our small island called Marinduque in the Philippines. Not only because that's the day that we all dress up and attend church but also because we know that Mom would have something special for us for lunch. It was always a much anticipated meal.

Raspberry and Banana Green Smoothie

I have mentioned in a previous post that I have been doing a Detox Diet and I have used Dr. Oz. Three-Day Detox Cleanse. I finished the strict 3-Day Detox last week and while it was really tough, am glad I survived. This week I am continuing it but not as strictly as the first time. What I would do is replace 1 or 2 meals with the Smoothie and then continue as usual.

2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

It's Mother's Day tomorrow and all the Moms need a little indulgence and pampering on this day so I timed this delicious post just for Mother's Day. I haven't heard of any Mom who doesn't like chocolate. So why not make this elegant, easy and truly delectable - 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse and make Mom happy! :-) Enjoy!

Note: This recipe uses raw eggs, so beware that raw eggs may not be safe for the very young, pregnant women, the elderly, the ill, and those with immune-system disorders. For more details on egg safety, check out this link.


Ingredients

8 oz (2x {4 oz}) of your favorite Chocolate Bar, chopped or broken into pieces (we like 70% Dark)
4 large Eggs (yolk and white separated)
1-2 Tablespoons extra-fine White Sugar (optional)*

*If you are using a sweet Chocolate Bar there is no need for any sugar but if you are using Dark Chocolate and you want it a little sweeter then add a tablespoon or 2 of sugar.

Procedure

In a heatproof bowl and over barely simmering water, melt the chopped/broken chocolate. Make sure that the bowl does not touch the water. Remove the bowl from the heat. I always use this method but you can also use the microwave to melt the chocolate.

While you are melting the chocolate you can also begin the process of making the meringue/egg whites. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Sprinkle the sugar, if using, over the egg whites and continue to beat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture looks glossy. Do not over beat. 

Here's a  quick video link on how to beat egg whites to soft peaks for reference.

In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and then slowly stir into the hot chocolate.

Fold the meringue gently into the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula. Do this slowly until everything is mixed thoroughly. Divide the mixture into several glasses or small bowls and chill over night. I recommend overnight chilling because the chocolate tends to sweeten if left for that amount of time and tastes oh so heavenly afterwards! :-)

Chilling will harden the chocolate so allow the Chocolate Mousse to soften by letting it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Enjoy!!!

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Dilled Baked Cod with Lemon and Olive Oil

 

It's nearly midnight in Michigan but only quarter to eleven here at Chicago, it being an hour behind. We are here in Chicago to apply for my Schengen visa. Great to be in the city again though we have no time for sight-seeing. This is really more of a business trip rather than for pleasure.

Apple and Lime Green Smoothie

This week I have started a Detox Diet using Dr. Oz' 3 Day Detox Cleanse. It's all liquid for three days and am now surviving :-) my second day. Amazingly, I didn't feel as hungry as I thought I would be though caffeine withdrawal did give me some headache. And I must say it's quite a challenge not to want to chew on food especially when I see a lot of yummy food everywhere! :-)