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Friday, July 10th, 2009Ever heard of Bagoong Cubes? Yes, your bagoong alamang (shrimp paste), and bagoong isda (fish paste) are now in cubes. They’re great pasalubongs to kababayan overseas. Ok, here is the article and where to buy them, courtesy of BAR. Messy no more with bagoong in cubes Who would have thought that the messy bagoong (fish [...]
Healthy Sugar From Tuba (Coco Sap)
Friday, July 10th, 2009Who would have guessed that something sweet would come out of normally intoxicating drink like “tuba”? Tuba, or coconut toddy, can be made into a healthy form of sugar, and is becoming a lucrative source of income for a lady farmer in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. A local association in Balingasag, called Linabu Coconut Planters Association [...]
Medicinal Value of Okra
Friday, July 10th, 2009Garlic, onion, malunggay, ampalaya, and carrot. These are just some of the vegetables that are known for their therapeutic qualities. Okra is another one that should be taken into consideration by those who are heeding away from drugs. Recently, I got this e-mail that was forwarded to me. The original author was a diabetic who [...]
Growing Okra
Friday, July 10th, 2009Okra or Lady’s Finger, which is botanically known as Hibiscus esculentus L. or Abelmochus esculentus L. Moench, is a popular and common vegetable in the market. The immature fruits can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried. It is also an indispensable component of a Filipino dish pinakbet. It is widely grown throughout the year because [...]
Why You Should Not Let Goats Graze During Rainy Days
Thursday, July 9th, 2009When it rains, it likewise pours diseases. The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) said that goats, for instance, may continually be infected with worms throughout the year, but clinically apparent signs occur mainly during the wet season. Goats, especially growing kids, the PCARRD explained, succumb to respiratory diseases, [...]
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