Dumaguete, Siquijor & Apo Island

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Old pictures from October 2010 (Cebu > Dumaguete City > Siquijor Island > Apo Island).
 
 
Dumaguete City, a wonderful city with such great people. Maybe that's the reason why the city is known as, "The City of Gentle People". Dumaguete is ideal for people who are looking for a perfect summer getaway to relax and be in one with the wonders of the nature.

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Mom builds 4-year-old spot-on replica of Red Bull’s 2012 Formula 1 car


When asked if she could build a few more for non-family members, Formula Mom declined, simply encouraging others to build their own. Remember, all you need is some photos off the Internet, cardboard and an eye for building race cars that would make Adrian Newey envious. You’ve got the rest of the year to catch up, slackers.Photos: Kugenuma_Ohana via Twitter

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Chicken a la Mike

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For my crock pot meal this week....

This recipe is from my mom's friend, Mike. The man is an amazing chef.  I can't believe I've never posted it before. If you want to serve food that tastes like it came from a restaurant but don't have time to fix it--let the crock pot get your back on this one!! You'll be glad you did.

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In Search of Simplicity

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'Most people work hard and spend their health trying to achieve wealth.
 Then they retire and spend their wealth trying to get back their
 health.'

 

If you are like so many people today, you're either short of money and working at something you don't like in order to get more, or you have more than enough money and not enough time to enjoy the good things in life.

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Paula Deen Diabetes Scandal

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There has been quite a hubbub surrounding the discovery that Paula Deen has had diabetes for years, but has kept that information to herself until signing a deal with a company to sponsor a diabetes drug.  The thing is, people are angry because she promoted a not-so-healthy diet.  She has a cooking show, numerous cookbooks, and even a cook wear line.  

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Brazilian avocado smoothies

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Inspired by Chef Nor's Avocado shake post from Food trip......by: Nors Vargas, I remembered the delicious concoction made for me in Brazil. So simple to make, and full of the "good fat," Florida avocados are just as ripe and delicious as the ones I consumed in the Brazilian tropical climate. They are a beautiful vibrant green here and my hand automatically reaches for them at the farmer's market.

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