Uni-Pak Mackerel Sinigang Recipe + Giveaway!

One of the challenges most mom's face is planning meals for the family every single day. I actually find myself getting stuck in a rut. I end up cooking a certain meal for each day of the week and just repeat the same menu every seven days. And, for a working mom like me, when I get time crunched, I would resort to ready to eat or instant meal such as frozen foods and canned goods. While this might be a convenient way to eat, it's not very exciting. That's why it is important for every mom to take some time to mix things up and learn new recipes. 

Last week was the Holy week or the Lenten Season, and as a Catholic, we observe meatless meals. So last week, especially during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, we only had fish. 

There are so many dishes to try and it doesn't have to take up a lot of your time or energy. That's one thing I realized when I learned to cook Mackerel Sinigang using Uni-Pak Mackerel which is now a new addition to my to-go-to recipe list.

Everyone at home loves Sinigang, even the kids. It's delicious and it is also one way for me to feed them vegetables. And now, I'm glad that there are different variants of Sinigang that I can easily prepare.

Apart from that, using Uni-Pak Mackerel has many health benefits! It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help fight cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, and helps in the development of a baby. It is also a good source of Vitamin D and protein.

At first, when I told Jaear that I'm going to cook Mackerel Sinigang, he gave me a strange look, even more, when I told him that I will only be using Calamansi and not the usual tamarind. Though, we only have few calamansi left that's why I opted to add a little amount of tamarind powder. And guess what, it actually taste good!

Here's the quick and easy recipe:

Mackerel Sinigang: 

Ingredients:

• 1 can of 425g Uni-Pak Mackerel in Natural oil, drained (set aside the broth)
• okra cut into 3 pieces
• kangkong
• tomatoes, quartered
• 1 medium sized onion, quartered
• 10 pcs. calamansi, juiced
• 3-4 pcs. green chili (siling haba)
• 1 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. In a pan, place the water, tomatoes, and onion. Boil until the tomatoes are tender.

2. Add the Uni-Pak Mackerel broth and simmer for 1 minute.

3. Add the Mackerel, salt, pepper and calamansi juice.

4. Add the okra, kangkong, and green chilli.

5. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy! 

That's one quick and easy recipe that will surely be a hit with everyone! I didn't expect that Mackerel can actually be cooked in so many ways, no wonder why Uni-Pak Mackerel is one of household favorites, hindi basta nakasanyan the best na yan!

Now, here's the exciting part! 1 lucky reader will get a chance to win Uni-Pak Mackerel gift pack. Yey! And winning is soo easy. Here's how:

1. LikeUni-Pak Mackerel Facebook Page

2. Like She's The Mom Facebook Page

3. Share this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shesthemom/posts/765226846974754
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4. Comment below the link to your shared post. You can do this more than once, just make sure to comment the link to each of your shared post.

1 winner will be chosen from all valid entries using online randomizer and gift pack will be shipped by Uni-Pak to the winners home address.

CONGRATULATION WINNER! Please email me your Name, Address and Contact details :)

Contest will run from April 20, 2017 until the 24th and 1 winner will be announced on April 25th. Good luck!

Don't Get Scorched With Sizzling Summer Savings

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Coming into the summer months can be just as expensive for parents as it is around the holiday season. Kids seem to grow more - it’s actually proven - and favorite clothes quickly become a distant memory as gangly limbs sprout out of them awkwardly. With that in mind, as well as some other things that seem to take a good bashing of our wallet to sort out, what can we do to keep our bank accounts happy in the warmer weather? 

The Mom Health Issues No One Tells You About

When we become parents for the first time, many of us are shocked at just how hard it can be. Social media and the mass media both give us a very rose-tinted view of what parenting and motherhood should be like. After all, if you scroll down the Instagram feeds of most mothers, or mom bloggers, you will notice that everything looks pretty cushty. What we all tend to forget, however, is that it only looks this way because the person behind the account has made it look so. Very few people show the true realities of parenthood on their social media feeds - all the arguing, the crying, the tantrums and the health issues that come along with it. It is the latter that is particularly interesting, as many mothers experience a whole myriad of health problems as their children are growing up, but so few people talk about it. Here are some of the most common ones and what you can do if you think you may be suffering from them. 

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Out With The New, And In With The...Old?

All too often we’re looking for the next big thing when it comes to home decor. We all want to keep up with the latest trends and have our home keep up with us. But, unless you want to decorate at every change of season, keeping up isn’t always practical. So, how can you keep your home up to date without significant changes at every turn? It may surprise you to find that the answers could lay in the past. Vintage and antique are big business. That’s one thing that never changes. So, getting antique with your decor could be the way to a timeless style. If you’re traveling back in time, it’s important you do it right. 

Here are a few tips to help you find the right style. 

Your Home is Your World: But Is It Kind To The Planet?

We all know the importance of being kind to the planet, reducing our carbon footprint and taking responsibility for the damage we as humans cause. But did you know there’s plenty you could be doing right from your own home? The average home has the potential to be kind to the earth or incredibly damaging. Here are a few things to take on board.

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LOW-CALORIE, LENTEN-FRIENDLY DISHES WITH EASY PHA-MAX WHEATGRASS

This Lenten Season, abstain from meat and boost your body by filling yourself up with dishes that’s a departure from the typical menu that you know. Low-calorie, light, and infused with Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass Lemon, these recipes boasts flavor and finest nutrients of wheatgrass that are guaranteed to become your newest go-to recipe ingredient.

Fish Paksiw with Wheatgrass Lemon Sauce

Makes 4-5 servings (100 grams per serving)
Calories: 164 calories per 100 grams

Ingredients:

• 500 grams Pampano fish, cleaned and scales removed
• 1 knob ginger, sliced and pounded
• 6 cloves garlic, skin removed
• ½ cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 sachet of Easy Phamax Wheatgrass Lemon (mixed in 200ml water)
• 3 pieces finger chili
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn (black pepper)

Procedure:

1. Heat a pan and cooking pot then pour-in vinegar and water.
2. Add salt and whole peppercorn then stir. Bring to a boil.
3. Arrange the fish in the pan along with the ginger, garlic, onion, bitter gourd, and finger chili.
Cover and simmer in low to medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.
5. Add wheatgrass lemon.
6. Note: You may substitute salt with ¾ to 1-tablespoon fish sauce.

Steamed Fish with Wheatgrass Glaze

Calories per serving: 155

No. of servings: 2

Ingredients:

• White fish fillet (dory, halibut or sole) 375g or 2 fillets
• Ginger, julienned 15g
• Salt 1/4 teaspoon
• Black teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon

For the sauce:

• 2 Sachets of Easy Phamax Wheatgrass Lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon flour

Procedure:
1. Rub ginger, salt and pepper on white fish fillet.
2. Steam for 30 to 45 minutes.
3. Remove from fire and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, combine Easy Phamax Pure Wheatgrass, salt and flour.
5. Stir until consistency is slightly thickened.
6. Remove from fire and pour evenly on the steamed fish.

Guacamole with Wheatgrass Lemon Salad

Makes 4 to 5 servings (100 grams per serving)

Calories: 316 calories per serving

Ingredients:

• 4 avocados – peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
•  ½ small red onion, chopped
•  ½ cucumber, sliced
•  1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (432g) can whole kernel corn, drained
• ½ tsp garlic salt
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp Easy Phamax Wheatgrass Lemon (mixed with 200 ml water)
•  ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Procedure:
1. Lightly toss avocados, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, corn in a salad bowl until well mixed, and sprinkle garlic salt, salt and black pepper.
2. Mix wheatgrass lemon with olive oil in a small bowl and pour over the salad. Chill for atleast 30 minutes before serving.

Green Potato Mushroom Soup

Calories per serving: 50

No. of servings: 2

Ingredients: 

• 4 cups water
•  Potato, peeled 80g
• Button mushroom 45g
• 2 sachets of Easy Phamax Wheatgrass with Lemon
•  4g chopped arsley, chopped 4g
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Procedure:
1. Boil potatoes in 3 cups water until soft.
2. Mash potatoes, add 1 cup water then set to boil.
3. Add mushroom then set to boil.
4. Add salt and garlic powder then mix well. Allow consistency to thicken.
5. Add Easy Phamax Wheatgrass with Lemon. Mix well.
6. Turn off fire and add parsley.

Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass is FDA-approved and comes in original, honey, and lemon flavours and available in all Mercury Drugstores, S&R, Watsons, and other leading supermarkets nationwide. For order and inquires, contact Customer Service Hotline at (02) 8901111 or 09055757799 and follow social media pages: Wheatgrass C.A.N on Facebook and ilovewheatgrass on Instagram and Twitter.

Burst Pipes? Try Not To Leak Cash!

Splish splash splosh… have you noticed signs of a plumbing problem in your home?

Lots of homeowners panic at the first sign of trouble with their property’s plumbing. They think that issues with pipes and appliances are going to cost them some serious dollar! However, it doesn’t have to be like that. In actual fact, there are plenty of ways you can keep the cost of all your plumbing work down to a minimum. Here are some great tricks that can help you tighten your purse strings and save on your watery woes!

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