How to Make Native Chocolate “Tabliya”

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Tabliya came from the word “tablets” because the product shape resembles a medicine tablet. However, other product shapes exist. It is the old fashioned chocolate. Chocolate in its pure form without any added preservatives. This technology is rather old as … READ

How to Make Kaong Sugar, Sugar Palm

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Sugar palm or kaong is abundant along river banks of Philippine archipelago. It has sweet yummy sap coming from its cut male flower. It has sugar content ranging form 10 to 20 degrees Brix. This characteristic makes it possible to … READ

Toxic Essential Nutrients

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We eat to replenish the energy we used for our daily task. Lost vitamins and minerals need to be replenish as well. Balance diet is necessary for proper replenishment but only few has the discipline to follow balance diet. We … READ

“No Artificial Preservatives Added” Declaration

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The term “No Artificial Preservatives Added” is becoming popular in television commercials. The seal can be found on some popular foods claiming that its free from any artificial preservatives. Sounds good because more and more individuals are becoming health conscious. … READ

A Worm on Fruits and Vegetables Can Save Lives!

My father is a farmer, planting different crops such as mango, santol, banana, ampalaya and pechay. He starts by cultivating the soil . Remove all weeds that might compete with the crop for soil water and nutrients. Burn the soil … READ

GABA Rice

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GABA rice is made by soaking brown rice in water at temperature of 30 to 40 degree Centigrade for 20 hours. Temperature can be maintained by placing incandescent bulb on top of soaked rice.  Rice will partially germinate giving it … READ

Brown Rice or White Rice ? Where did Brown Rice Go?

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I can’t remember when was the last time I ate brown rice. I love it cause it smells fragrant and taste yummy. Brown rice is scarce as of date . It was overpowered by very popular white rice. Brown rice … READ