allen0187

@allen0187 (59991)

Philippines

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Snack Attack - Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 5 Jul

Supporting my friend's baking business by sharing their brownies and chocolate chip cookies with family and friends and recommending them whenever I get the chance. Both brownies and chocolate chip cookies are chewy, rich, and...

chocolate chip cookies

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Snack Attack - Nachos!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 4 Jul

Honestly, nachos are one of my go-to snacks! I can never say no to a big plate of crispy chips covered in lots of melted cheese and my favorite toppings. They're so good whether I'm watching a movie, playing games, or just...

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Supergirl!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 4 Jul

I just watched Supergirl, and I had such a great time! The movie was exciting from beginning to end, with awesome action, fun characters, and a story that kept me hooked. By the time it ended, I was already hoping for a...

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Laundry!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 4 Jun

Yesterday was laundry day. There are a couple of laundry shops here in my area. One offers pick-up and delivery. they pick up the laundry from my unit and return the clean clothes the next day. Very convenient but expensive....

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Snack Attack - Jollibee!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 29 May

One of the more popular imports of the Philippines - Jollibee!!! You might have heard of it. Anthony Bourdain certainly liked it! Foreign vloggers who want to get views from the Philippines usually feature Jollibee in their...

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Snack Attack - Buko Pie (Coconut Pie)

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 28 May

Craved for some buko pie (coconut pie) the other night and it is a good thing that there was a seller here. Got myself a whole pie. Compared prices online and what I got was an ok deal. Took me three days to finish the whole...

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Zombie Apocalypse!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 26 May

No it is not, but if it was, that is one big horde of zombies. These are pictures taken during the rush hour in various train stations (MRT as we call them here in Manila). Certainly not for the weak of heart. Since the rising...

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Last Night's Dinner

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 24 May

Spent some time last night with friends. It actually started in the afternoon, went out for a couple of drinks. We are all responsible adults now so we start our drinking early so we finish early. After a couple...

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Hustle

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 22 May

In slang, 'hustle' generally means working hard, being resourceful, or engaging in activities to make money, often emphasizing determination and cleverness. A more informal and perhaps less popular meaning in the US is 'being a...

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Steak For Lunch

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 20 May

Last Sunday, I had lunch with my family - my parents and siblings - at a Japanese steak house called Ikinari. The place was packed and it was a good thing that we had a reservation. I had the wild steak cuts which was served...

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Snack Attack - Dried Mangoes!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 19 May

Big fan of dried fruit even though the sugar content of dried fruits is high. Among the different types of dried fruits, my favorite is dried mangoes. I discovered the dried mangoes from Thailand which was spicy and saltier than...

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Chicken Poppers

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 17 May

This was one of my meals during my shift last week. It is chicken poppers cooked in an air fryer. Straight from the freezer, I just place everything in the air fryer and cook it at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Usually, it only...

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Snack Attack - Pumpkin Seeds

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 14 May

One of the challenges of working from home during the grave yard shift is thinking of what to snack on. I try to be conscious of what I eat - it has to be filling, healthy, and it shouldn't lull me to sleep. So, I did my research...

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Smores!!!

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 13 May

When I had banh mi for dinner, I also made smores in my air fryer. I know smores usually have graham crackers but I decided to skip that. I just placed marshmallows in parchment paper and stuck pieces of dark chocolates. I air...

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Staycation

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 12 May

Someone posted about enduring an internet outage. Had the same experience recently and since I work from home, I cannot afford to not have internet. Good thing there is a nearby hotel in my place. The outage lasted for two whole...

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Banh Mi for Dinner

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 10 May

Hi fellow myLotters! 8:14pm here in Manila. Had dinner earlier than usual. Had a meatball banh mi. i have a Vietnamese neighbor who makes authentic Vietnamese food. So far, this is my favorite from her menu. The traditional...

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Dinner

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 28 Apr

Hi everyone. Currently, 11:40pm here in Manila. been busy so wasn't able to login as much as I want to. Did knock off all my notifications so posting a new discussion now. This was dinner for tonight. Beef strips, sunny side up...

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Fried Spring Rolls

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 24 Apr

Hi everyone. Hope all is well. 4:25pm here in Manila. Scorching hot as always. Anyway, while answering posts and replying to comments, I got hungry. Decided to order an afternoon snack. This is what I'm having - fried noodles...

chinese style noodles

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Steamed Bun and Ramen Dinner Combo

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 21 Apr

Hello folks! This was my dinner last night. Steamed bun filled with pork, Chinese sausage, and salted eggs, plus a bowl of hot ramen noodles in beef broth. Let me tell you, it filled my stomach and soul. Eating the steamed bun...

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Game Plan

allen0187 @allen0187 (59991) • Philippines 21 Apr

So here's the game plan boys and girls... at the minimum, I'd make at least one post and reply to at least 50 other posts daily. Of course, this does not include replying back (if appropriate and with merit) to previous comments...

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