Friday, July 20, 2007

Yema: A Filipino Dessert


Yema is a popular Filipino dessert and is very easy to prepare. Kids and even adults enjoy this sweet tasting candy wrapped in colorful cellophane.



Ingredients


yema

1 cup condensed milk
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter


syrup

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Procedure
  1. combine all the ingredients for the yema and cook until the mixture is thick.
  2. set aside and cool.
  3. roll into balls of about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Prepare the syrup: blend all the ingredients for the syrup.
  5. Bring to a boil until syrup is caramel-colored.
  6. insert a toothpick into the yema ball and dip into the syrup.
  7. cool on greased baking pan.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Ice Cream!!


I've just recovered from a 1-month dry cough and the first thing I would want to eat is ICE CREAM!!!
Last Sunday, I bought a variety of ice cream from a local store and enjoyed it with my family. I love it! It's really nice being a child sometimes.

Ice cream is composed of milk, sweeteners, stabilizers and water. These ingredients, along with air incorporated during the stirring process, make up ice cream.
Did you ever wondered when and where did people ate the first ice cream? They said it started back at Mesopotamia and Ancient Greek where they mix ice with honey and fruit. Wherever it first started, I don't really care as long as we have great-tasting flavors of ice cream today. :)yum..yum!