There are some things that’s hard to swallow other than bad food and that’s the local Philippine political scene. Our country reeks of politics – more dark side of it – mudslinging, war mongering with threats of coup d’etat. Even religious sector is joining in the “fracas”. We know for a fact that many government men had gone through some dealings more for their own interest than for the welfare of their own people purported to serve well. There are more evils than good public servants now in the government.

Rather than finger pointing they should start changing themselves and at least make an effort to improve the local economy as many now are struggling financially to make both ends meet. Both sides, opposition and pro-administration need prayers for peace and moral ascendancy. Remember, in politics many good men turn bad. Just like greenish, moldy bread.

Here’s one yummy pastilles easy to make:

Pastilles de Ube

Ingredients:

2 cups ube, boiled and mashed
4 cups sugar

Procedure:

1. Mix sugar and ube and boil in a karajay (small frying pan) until it forms balls when dropped in cool water.

2. Beat slightly before pouring on a buttered board.

3. Spread thinly and cool.

4. Cut into small pieces and wrap in paper.

This drink whets your appetite and at the same time quenches your thirst – well, that’s what it does to me.

Pineapple Eggnog Drink

Ingredients:

2 eggs, well beaten
1 ½ tbsp. Sugar
2 cups pineapple juice (unsweetened)

Procedure:

1. Beat eggs with the sugar
2. Pour the pineapple juice while stirring lightly with a spoon
3. Serve in tall glass with cracked ice
4. Enjoy your refreshing drink!