Fresh Start Daily

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My former colleague, Sam, invited me to go to the TLC festival event in BGC. I saw an advertisement about it and I read that Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss would be there. I always watch Cake Boss because the designs he and his team make are out of this world!

I decided to go because I thought we would see Buddy bake in person and learn new skills from him. (He didn’t though, but that’s fine.) Sam brought two of her friends, too. Janet Hsieh of Fun Taiwan was there and the two chefs that I’m not familiar with.

Anyway, a lot of people were waiting for Buddy Valastro. They had their cameras ready even when he was nowhere in sight yet. When he finally arrived with his wife, Lisa, everybody was screaming in joy for seeing the celebrity baker in person. I was surprised because I didn’t know a lot of people watch Cake Boss. I mean, I didn’t expect that a lot of people are interested in baking shows.

While the people were screaming, suddenly, I wondered if those people who were going crazy to see and greet their idol would also be as excited to meet Jesus…

I remember my young cousins who are so in love with their favorite boy bands. They keep themselves updated on their whereabouts and whatnot. One time I asked them why they obsess with their idols when their idols don’t even know that they exist.

I learned from God’s Word that our hearts are made to worship. God created us by Him and for Him.

“The people whom I formed for Myself that they might declare My praise.” – Isaiah 43:21

“Everyone who is called by My name, whom I created for My glory, whom I formed and made.” – Isaiah 43:7

If we are not worshipping the Lord, we are worshipping something/someone else. God is a jealous God in its holiest sense of the word. He doesn’t want anything or anyone in His place. He wants us to worship Him because He deserves it.

“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” – Psalm 29:2

Ingredients:
– EVOO
– Himalayan pink salt
– Ground paprika

The fettuccine pasta I used for this is the one I made early today. I sautéed the garlic and cherry tomatoes in olive oil on low heat. I added the drained pasta and dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, and basil). Then I put some white wine vinegar and salt to taste. I also added mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese then put some fresh basil on top. Happy tummy!

The lessons in Sunday school this month are aligned with the church’s theme and today, the main verse is Romans 8:39. When we fetched Matty today, he was singing “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so…” It’s a blessing to know that he knows Jesus loves him. ❤️

This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It’s easy to make and is very delicious. I got this recipe from Kerry Ann Dunlop on Jamie Oliver’s channel.

INGREDIENTS:
1 whole white onion (large)
1 bulb of garlic (large)
1 tbsp. dried chili flakes (optional)
3/4 tbsp. ground black pepper
about 1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 kilo tomato sauce
3 cans of chunky tuna
2 tbsp. dried basil leaves
1 tbsp. dried oregano leaves (optional)
fresh basil leaves
800 g penne pasta
595 g cheddar cheese

METHODS:

• Fry onions & garlic in olive oil (low-medium heat)
• Add dried chili flakes
• Add tomato sauce
• Add fresh basil leaves, dried basil and oregano leaves.
• Add the tuna
• Add salt
• Stir
• Add the pasta to the salted boiling water
• Drain the pasta once it’s al dente
• Coat the pasta with the sauce
• Transfer it into a baking pan
• Add cheddar cheese on top
• Put fresh basil leaves on top
• Bake it in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes/until golden

The color is a little lighter than the one I usually make but there’s not much difference in the taste between the two. It’s delicious nonetheless.