Easy, cheesy recipe for family bonding
WITH the busyness of life, family members can easily get engrossed with personal pursuits and daily routines. But they can always balance this out by being intentional in staying connected with one another. Savoring moments over the table is one great way to reconnect and nourish relationships.
With this, cheese brand Eden shares with The Manila Times two easy to make meals that family members can whip up and enjoy together. 2 Slices Bread
2 Slices Eden MeltSarap 3 Pieces Bacon
1 Tbsp Butter 1. Prepare the sandwich with Eden MeltSarap and fried bacon. 2. In a pan, heat butter until melted. Grill the sandwich in the pan until golden brown.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
4 Tbsp. Melted butter
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
4 Tbsp. Butter
2 Cups Fresh milk
2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 Cup Freshly grated Eden Original
For chicken:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten until 1/4-inch thick.
3. Top chicken with 2 slices of Eden MeltSarap and 2 slices of ham.
3. Roll up the breast tightly and secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
4. Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in three bowls. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add melted butter and oregano to panko and mix until incorporated.
5. Dip the chicken in flour first, then eggs, then the crumb mixture. Press to coat well.
6. Place dipped chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. 7. Bake until golden and cooked through (around 30 minutes). 8. Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve with sauce.
For sauce:
1. Use medium heat to melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large pan. 2. Add flour and stir until golden (around 2 minutes).
3. Slowly whisk in milk, then add mustard.
4. Let simmer until thickened (5 minutes).
5. Add grated Eden Original and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
AFTEr emerging as “The Clash” Season 3 grand champion, Power Diva Jessica Villarubin wins another bout, only this time it’s something more personal — her insecurity.
The singer recently released her debut single under GMA Music titled “Ako Naman.”
Penned by Asia’s romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, the song is reminiscent of her journey from being a simple Cebuana girl with big dreams to now a rising Kapuso performer. It was also her winning piece during the grand finals of “The Clash.”
“I’m so grateful talaga na may kanta na ako at composed pa ni sir Christian. I feel happy and blessed po sa lahat ng mga nangyayari sa buhay ko ngayon. Sa kantang ito, mararamdaman ng listeners ‘yung mga pinagdaanan ko at kung paano ako pinalakas nito. Sana marami rin ang ma-inspire ng ‘Ako Naman’.”
Besides this new song, Villarubin became the talk of the town when she also revealed her new look and confidently admitted she underwent beauty enhancements to achieve it.
“This is what I wanted to do with myself. Dati kasi binubully ako and nawala din yung confidence ko. Dati sinasabi sa akin na magaling ka lang kumanta, [pero] pangit ka. Pag naga-audition ako hindi ako natatanggap. So doubted myself dati.”
Villarubin said she tried to have a positive mindset despite the bullying and achieved it by focusing on
Ikasi I want to be more confident with myself, kasi naco-conscious ako on how I look.” With the help of celebrity doctor Vicky Belo and her clinic, Belo Medical Group, Villarubin had rhinoplasty and enhancement on her eyes and face.
“Ngayon I feel like I’m a new Jessica na super confident. Dati naman confident na ako, pero iba talaga ngayon. Happy ako sa naging decision ko.” Very much aware of the backlash she might get, especially in the conservative Philippines where plastic surgery is still a taboo, the singer shared she had to also prepare emotionally before getting her procedure. “Ni-ready ko yung self ko bago ito gawin sa sarili ko, lahat naman ng tao may opinion, may masasabi sila, yung iba magiging masaya pero yung iba din hindi. “Ako, iniisip ko rin naman yung sarili ko, kung saan ako masaya atsaka yung mga taong sumusuporta sa akin like my family na super supportive sa journey ko. That’s what I am focusing on,” Villarubin ended.
“Ako Naman” is now available on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and other digital streaming platforms worldwide.