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30.9.10

Oct is Finally Here!!!! HOT FRIDAY!

Happy Weekend Everyone!! Oct is finally Here!!
Hope everyone has a fantabulous weekend ..
[i have a shit ton of shopping and errands to do.. ]
Halloween is right around the corner
With this said here is a video i found from a great MUA on youtube.[ more like im subbed to her haha]




30 Day Blog Journal
Day 21 - a recipe
From my Dominican Side

Mangu!! [ I LOVE IT]


INGREDIENTS:
4 fresh young green Plantain (Platano)
A good pinch salt per plantain
5 fluid ounces of water
3 fluid ounces of milk
4 ounces/125 grams stick of butter
Salt and pepper





  • Taking the green plantain, remove the outer peel with a sharp knife and slice the ‘banana-like’ fruits into chunks, say, 2 inches/10 centimeters (cm) long.






  • Put the pieces in a good sized pan that allows the plantain to be covered with water and leaves some space for safety, as they will be boiled for quite a while.






  • Season the water with a good pinch of salt per plantain used.






  • Bring the pan to the boil and simmer for at least 15-20 minutes stirring just occasionally to ensure the plantain pieces are evenly cooked to a softness that is evident when they can be easily pierced by a fork or knife. Cook the plantain for a little longer if you feel it is necessary.






  • Put a colander/sieve over a large bowl and drain the plantain, reserving the cooking liquor.






  • Put the plantain in another bowl and mash well, using a potato masher, or even the flat bottom of a strong, tall glass, or bottle. You may find that you need to work quite fast as the plantain mash will stiffen up considerably as it cools.






  • Work in the cup of water, taken from the cooking liquor as you continue to mash the plantain to a smooth consistency. You can also stir the milk (which should be warmed through to keep the mangu warm and aid mixing) to make the mash more creamy.






  • Cut the butter into ½ inch/1 cm cubes (it is easiest to do this if it comes straight from the fridge) and add it to the mash. You can use another oil of your choice...but we think for the best flavor it has to be butter. Blend it into the mash with a wooden spoon until the mash is perfectly smooth and has a creamy texture.






  • Season the mangu with salt to your taste...and the mash is ready to eat!




  • 30 Days of Letters
      Day 10 — Someone you don’t talk to as much as you’d like to
    Dear Estranged Friend, 
    We have been walking our own paths in life, and both have families so there for we barely talk! I wish we could keep in touch as much as id love to. but with the circumstances in the way i know it wont be possible. please know that no matter where in the world i am i will always be here for you! You are a true friend who i hold dear to my heart. No matter how much time goes by i know that when we reconnect again it will be like it was never an issue!
    Until we meet again


    I CONFESS FRIDAY:
    Im Spoiled! 
    I have the last say in everything and anything
    Im a Bitch
    I have a bad temper
    FAWK YOU FRIDAY:
    hmm my rant for the week..  
    My husband's command is a piece of work! id like to punch half of them in the face if i could get away with it!! todays rant.. Tiny#1 waking up at the crack of dawn yelling like a banshee for no damn apparent reason!!



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    3 comments:

    Christy said...

    Glad you came along today on Fawk You Friday. Have a great week!

    Anonymous said...

    Nothing wrong with having the last word..I pride myself on that exact same thing! Happy Friday lovey!

    Kellie said...

    You scare me...just a little bit. It's the temper :) Found you through Glam.