Fish Sauce in Coconut Cream

My sister has been to our province to visit my father and to fix some things needed in building our house. When she's back she brought a fish sauce.

She requested to cook that fish sauce in coconut cream, as I always used to do. Since I'm craving for something salty, it would be better if I cook that fish sauce as one of my favorite appetizer.

2010 French Open Men's Singles Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 French Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 French Open Men's Champion.

Last year's season of French Open, made buzz around the world when the King of Clay Rafael Nadal was stunned by the hard-hitting Swede Robin Soderling in the fourth round, in arguably one of the greatest upset in the history of French Open. Talking about the upset, history and record books were rewritten when No.2 seed Roger Federer played the greatest match of his life to capture the coveted French Open title that eludes him for years.

A month of warm-up events heading to this year's second Grand Slam, history was made again. That is, to the extent of the man that was stunned at the grandest stage of Roland Garros a year ago, Nadal. Yes, the King of Clay is back and he is stronger and fiercer than before. Within a month, he captures his six consecutive title at Monte-Carlo after 11 months of title drought, then he clinched his five titles at Rome. At 23 years old and 11 months, a win at Madrid finally breaks Andre Agassi's number of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 with 18 titles, not only that, because Nadal has been the first man to win three clay court ATP Masters 1000. With such performance, it is far from impossible not to win his fifth French Open title. Who can stop the reign of the King of Clay... again?

2010 French Open Women's Singles Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 French Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 French Open Women's Champion.

The European clay court season produced different champions and established many contenders that can do damage in the 2010 French Open draw, thus this year's second Grand Slam is still wide open from the time Justine Henin retire from the sport two years ago. Since 2008, French Open has won by former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic and defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, defeated former world No.1 Dinara Safina on both occasions.

With recent win of Aravane Rezai over Venus Williams, do French community has seen the homegrown champion that will hoist the trophy and bring victory to the country, since 1983? Or the longing for own champion is not yet over?

The women's tennis is experiencing healthy competitions again. With the history to be made, the resurgence of the former champions, the revival of old rivalries, the lingering and stunning upsets, the breakthroughs, and the great matches to be played, who will be crowned as 2010 French Open Women's Champion?

2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Results

Another week of exciting tennis has been witnessed, this time at The Caja Majica. With a number of stunning performances and upsets, game revival and renewing rivalry, and of course, history-making wins, the clay court season warm-up event leading to 2010 French Open will end spectacularly with two deserving champions.

As WTA and ATP heading to the second Grand Slam of the year, we did see in this year's Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open who will be the top contenders in the upcoming prestigious event. Did I predicted it right? My pick for Men's Champion. My pick for Women's Champion.

2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Men's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Men's Champion.

ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid, the last warm-up event leading to 2010 French Open is here again and top players are back to play at The Caja Majica to give tennis spectators great matches.

World No.1 Roger Federer, the defending champion and the top seed, will try to defend the crown that earned him Roland Garros title last year, by defeating world No.3 Rafael Nadal in last year's final. But Federer's game has been one of the storylines lately, giving up matches he should supposedly win, losing to a player he usually beat to score wins over him, and failing to close out points or matches when needed. How Federer will be fair in this event? Will he be able to defend his title?

2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Women's Results

The WTA Premier event in Rome has been concluded and it's been a week of tight and grueling matches, comeback of top players from injuries, stunning performances, and of course, shocking upsets. Who would have thought that a doubles specialist, a player outside top 20, and a player hasn't reached a final in any Premier event will emerge as a champion? My pick for the 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Women's Champion.

2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Women's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Women's Champion.

Six former Grand Slam champions are present in this event, namely: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Ana Ivanovic. They will wrestle out to clinch the title in €3.5-million Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open on its second staging.

By reaching semifinals at Rome, four players had granted a first round bye, joining S.Williams and Ivanovic are former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic, who stunned S.Williams in three tight sets in a grueling clash to reach her third final and a chance to claimed her third title in that event, and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, whose great run pays off as she downed the trying-to-restore-excellence Ivanovic for a place in the finals.

A lot of tough contenders will try to give a former Grand Slam champions a real fight and a lot of tricky players will try to shake up the draw, a possibility of surprise winner might emerged. Former world No.1 Dinara Safina, since coming back hasn't show good results, is back to defend her title that ascend to the top of the ranking a year ago. Will she be able to pull it through and repeat such performance?

2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Results

The second clay court ATP Masters 1000 in Rome is over and it's been an exciting week of upsets, stunning performances, and of course, scintillating tennis. Did I predicted the winner right? My pick for the 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Champion.

Rafael Nadal has been dominant in clay and at the age of 23, he captured his fifth title in Rome and with this win, he won his 17th ATP World Tour Masters 1000, defeating David Ferrer in the finals. This win equalled Andre Agassi's record of 17 ATP Masters 1000 shield.

2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Women's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Women's Champion.

Former World No.1s Venus and Serena Williams as well as Dinara Safina are back in action, all are coming off from their respective injuries that sidelined them for quite sometime. Safina played her first match at Stuttgart but losses her quarterfinal match against Shahar Peer.

Missing in action in this event are the Belgians, with Kim Clijsters is currently medicating her injuries and doubtful in the coming 2010 French Open and also, Justine Henin, who clinched her very first title at Stuttgart, after coming out from retirement.

The top 10 ranked players are all present in this event and with a long stories of injuries for most top players and some in-form players making their names, who will perform well in this event and be the 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia women's champion?

2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Champion.

Rafael Nadal is back as the defending champion in the second ATP World Tour Masters 1000 played on clay. He has a 22-1 win-loss record in this event and with a win here he will have his 17th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 shield, equaling Andre Agassi's title record.

Roger Federer is also entered in this event since his loss to Tomas Berdych at Miami Masters. He is also attempting to win his first title here in Rome after runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2006 and equaling Agassi's record of 17th Masters 1000 shield.

Since Nadal is ranked No.3 in the world, he is in Federer's part of the draw. Which of the two top men player will be able to chase Agassi's record? Will Novak Djokovic be able to take advantage of this situation and try to win this event for the second time since 2008?

2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Results

The 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters has been concluded, did I predicted the winner right? My pick for the 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Champion.

As everyone's expected, Rafael Nadal clinched his sixth straight title at the first ATP Masters 1000 event on clay at Monte-Carlo, his first since ATP Masters 1000 Rome in 2009.

2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Champion.

The clay court season has already begun! The ATP World Tour is in the third Masters 1000 tournament of the year and Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters is one of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event played on clay.

So, what can I expect from these tournament? World No.1 Roger Federer did not enter this event, therefore Novak Djokovic, the runner-up of this event last year, is the top seed, followed by the five-time defending champion Rafael Nadal, who is vying for his sixth straight title and looking for his first title since Rome last year, is the second seed.

This is Nadal's court, so how will other players get a fair share and a shot for a title in this event? Will Djokovic be able to solve the Nadal's puzzle? How about from the little-bit-slumping-lately Murray, will he be able to find his feet on clay?

Sauteed Squid in Tomatoes

Just got home! After long hours of work having a very busy schedule, it's nice to have a very good rest, right? It's a blessing that our office is walking distance from home. 25 minutes of walk going home is some sort of a relaxation as you can exercise, breathe some fresh air, and see different views.

Since nobody is at home yet, I need to cook our dinner.

Oh, my sister is already here! She's done cooking the rice and about to cook our entree this evening. But she was requested me to do so. After a minute of rest, I change my clothes off and went to the kitchen. Here's what I prepared, hope you like it.

2010 Sony Ericsson Open Results

It's been a week of exciting matches and Miami has been hotter than ever with much awaited and anticipated championship matches. At the end, wo new worthy champions emerged as the winner of this tournament. Did I predicted it right? My pick for Men's Champion. My pick for Women's Champion.

Stir-Fried Round Egg Noodles

Experimenting on cooking food is not my stuff but I do it rarely. Last year, that's what I've done when I think of something to be served on the table, to commemorate the day of a past loved one.

In order I could serve more food, I think of something that's low on budget. Until, I got the idea of trying something new, that is, to cook stir-fried miki noodles. Yes, that was the first time I do it. The recipe in playing in my mind as well as on how to do it. So, I went to market and bought all the ingredients needed. When all things were set, I started to cook. Here's my version of stir-fried miki noodles.

Braised Threadfin Breams in Tomatoes

The night is approaching and it's time again for cooking dinner. What's our main dish for dinner? Well, our fridge have threadfin breams, a bundle of Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, finger chilies, and onion. Wow, I can cook a braised fish in tomatoes. To let you know how to cook this kind of dish, below is the simple steps to follow:

Hawaiian Corned Beef

I love to cook! Other says that I'm good at it. My colleagues even requested me to cook a main dish for our lunch to share. I'm not good at experimenting food because I'm not a chef. I cook the food the way how it is cooked by many. Or if I thought that ingredients could possibly be mixed together, then I will try.

Have you ever tried to cook the Hawaiian Corned Beef? Yes, it's good right? But I want to share with you my own version of this food!

2010 Sony Ericsson Open Women's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Sony Ericsson Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Sony Ericsson Open Women's Champion.

This is the second WTA Premier Event where Victoria Azarenka will try to defend her title. Serena Williams withdraw because of injury, as well as Dinara Safina and Maria Sharapova. Svetlana Kuznetsova is the top seed of this event and it won't be a surprise if Venus Williams be on top of them. The field in this event consists of too many youngsters. Will one of them performs well and breaks through or a veteran will dominate the field? Most probably but not quite.

2010 Sony Ericsson Open Men's Preview

NOTE: This is my own version of draw analysis on 2010 Sony Ericsson Open. In this self-version of draw analysis, I will pick who I think will be 2010 Sony Ericsson Open Men's Champion.

The 2010 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami has just started and the top four seeds lead the strong field in the event. Who will came out as a champion? Will there be a Federer-Nadal final as they are in the opposite of the draw? Or a new face will be crowned as a champion?

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