THE X FACTOR PHILIPPINES TOP 20 REVEALED

The Finalists were grouped into 4: Boys, Girls, Above 25s and Groups. In the initial airing of the shows, some of the brightest and with "x factor" hopefuls were included in the magic list.

Here are the Top 20:

BOYS:
Anton Paolo Antenorcruz
Jeric Medina
Michael Pangilinan
Gabriel Anciano
Kedebon Colim

GIRLS:
KZ Tandingan
Allen Jane Sta. Maria
Jerriane Mae Templo
Abigail Mendoza
Ma. Angelica Prado

OVER 25s:
Mark Mabasa
Cristine Ledesma
Joan Da
Paulo Castro
Modesto Taran

GROUPS:
Takeoff
Sweet Bliss
5th Avids
Daddy's Home
Lucky Girls

PREPARING FOR A BIRTH: MOM AND DAD'S CHECKLIST

I have been in 2 pregnancies before with my 2 lovely daughters and as a mom I want my things and my babies stuff to be organized so that the time I have to deliver my babies I don't have the time to cram. So I have these list for me to share.

MOM'S LIST
+ Change of clothes for you to wear home from the hospital.
+ Pajama if you want to wear your own
+ Underwear and bras
+ Shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste
+ Socks and slippers
+ Adult diaper
+ Magazine or book
Your husband, partner or coach will need to pack a bag for the hospital. If this is the first baby, he may not realize how long he may be staying at the hospital. In some cases, it can take a day or even longer for the baby to arrive. Consider what will be needed both during and after the labor. Pack a change of clothes and a bathing suit. If mom wants to get in the water, she may want you there. Bring along a snack for the coach. You may get hungry and be unable to leave the room to get food.

Once the baby is born, you will need to start notifying family and close friends that the baby has arrived. Make sure you have your cell phone, change for the pay phone or a calling card to make your calls. You will want to pack the camera and video camera to record the baby’s first moments.

DAD'S CHECKLIST
+ Change of clothes
+ Snacks
+ Something to drink
+ Camera and film or memory card
+ Video camera with batteries charged and any necessary cartridges or tapes
+ Change for vending machines or phones
+ Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and any other toiletries
+ A copy of the birth plan

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES MOVIE

BLOOD RANSOM: ANNE CURTIS

"Blood Ransom" is the Hollywood film which caused Anne Curtis' decision to temporarily leave local showbiz releases its first three teaser photos featuring Anne Curtis and international stars Alexander Doetsch and Emily Skinner.

HOW TO COOK CARBONARA

INGREDIENTS
 + 2 cans Creamed of Mushroom Soup (preferably Campbell)
+ 250 ml All Purpose Cream (Nestle)
+ 200 grams sweet ham, in small squares
+ 200 grams bacon, shredded
+ Spinach Fettuccine 400 grams or any pasta you want
+ 1 head garlic
+ a dash of nutmeg
+ a dash of pepper
+ Olive Oil
+ 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for topping

PREPARATION

1. Prepare the pasta (fettuccine noodles) based on instructions. Set Aside.
2. Fry the bacon until brown and not too crispy. Set Aside 1/4 for topping and the rest for the sauce.
3. In a sauce pan, saute garlic with olive oil. Add ham and 3/4 of the fried bacon.
4. Add the 2 cans of creamed mushroom soup with 2 cans of water.
5. Add the cream. Mix well.
6. Season with nutmeg and pepper.
7. If the bacon or ham you bought was too salty that it made the sauce salty as well, just mix in additional cream to neutralize the salty taste.
8. Serve the sauce and noodles separately. Top with bacon bits.

HOW TO COOK BAGOONG

INGREDIENTS
# 2 tablespoons oil
# 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
# ¾ cup bagoong (shrimp paste)
# 1 teaspoon white refined sugar
# 2 tablespoons cane (or cider) vinegar
# 1-2 siling labuyo (finger chilies), cut into two (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS


Bagoong Guisado Recipe (Shrimp paste)

03 Oct




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Bagoong ( Shrimp paste or shrimp sauce ), is a common ingredient used in many Filipino cuisine. It is popularly known as Bagoong alamang (also known as bagoong aramang in some provinces) It is made from fermented ground shrimp, sun dried and then cut into fist-sized rectangular blocks. It is not designed, nor customarily used for immediate consumption and has to be fully cooked prior to consumption since it is raw. To many Westerners unfamiliar with this condiment, the smell can be extremely repulsive; however, it is an essential ingredient in many curries and sauces. It is often an ingredient in dipping sauce for fish or vegetables.

Bagoong Guisado Ingredients:

* bagoong-mango.jpg 2 tablespoons oil
* 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
* ¾ cup bagoong (shrimp paste)
* 1 teaspoon white refined sugar
* 2 tablespoons cane (or cider) vinegar
* 1-2 siling labuyo (finger chilies), cut into two (optional)

Bagoong Guisado Cooking Instructions:

*Heat oil in a frying pan for about 1 minute.
* Sauté garlic until fragrant and add bagoong and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
* Add sugar and stir until mixture is smooth.
* Turn off heat.
* Blend in vinegar and add the chilies if desired.
* Serve with Kare-kare, Manggang Hilaw, Pinakbet and as a condiment for most rice meals.

HOW TO COOK PININYAHANG MANOK

INGREDIENTS
# 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces shopping list
# 1 can pineapple chunks, set aside the syrup shopping list
# 1 Tbsp oil shopping list
# 3 cloves garlic, minced shopping list
# 1 medium-sized onions, chopped shopping list
# 1/2 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk shopping list
# patis (fish sauce), to taste 





INSTRUCTIONS
* Marinade the chicken with the pineapple syrup for a few minutes.
* Pour the chicken with the marinade in a pot, cook until the marinade evaporates and the chicken is lightly brown. (You’re not exactly frying the chicken–you just want to seal in the juices.)
* When done, set aside the chicken on one side of the pot.
* Add the oil, saute garlic and onions then mix together with the lightly browned chicken and cook for about a minute.
* Add the pineapple chunks then pour the evaporated milk. Cover and bring to a simmer. (If you are using coconut milk, do not cover, otherwise it will curdle).
* By the time the chicken is done, the sauce would be rather thick and creamy, stir then season with patis.
* Simmer again for 2 minutes then turn-off the heat.
* Best serve with steamed rice.