Opinion: PH Vote 2016

Never saw so much people in a Starbucks store but there they were, done voting and getting their "Vote to Care" drink. There were so much people that the guard had to regulate the people coming in. It was only 8am and to think that so much people had already exercised their right to vote was really impressive. 

Throughout the election period I rarely posted about it on my social media platforms but that doesn't mean that it wasn't on my mind, I just chose not to-given that there was already so much of that but everyday my officemates and I would talk about the candidates and political issues, the same with discussions with family during meals and of course chatting with the husband whenever election and political issues would arise. 

I pray for peaceful elections and that the winners would work together with the best interest of the country in mind. I believe that we are in a turning point in our country. I'm tired of people KNOWING about the evils in the government but with NOTHING happening. The people are tired and I pray that in the next six years we will see a stronger Philippines. 

Keep in mind though that the president and people in government do not have a magic wand to make everything perfect. IT ALL STARTS WITH US. From keeping your trash until seeing a trash can instead of littering, waiting for the jeep or fx at the designated area. Crossing at the right time and at the right location, etc. There are so many things that WE CAN DO ON OUR OWN and we should take it upon ourselves to start a better tomorrow with ourselves. 

#PHVote #Halalan2016 #BumotoAko 

Merry My Great Food In 15 Seconds: Coffee Cream Brownies

COFFEE CREAM BROWNIES #merrymygreatfoodin15seconds Magnolia Fudge Brownies Magnolia All Purpose Cream San Miguel Original Coffee Chocolate Chips Egg Butter Bake Magnolia Fudge Brownies (just follow the instructions behind the box). Mix the San Miguel Coffee and Magnolia All Purpose Cream (use about half of the cream, you can use two satches of San Miguel Coffee). Melt butter in a pan and melt the chocolate chips in the pan. When the brownies have cooled, place the coffee cream and the chocolate. You can place in the fridge so that it will set. Slice and enjoy! 😋🍫💕✨ More in the blog soon! @nuffnangph instagram.com/ica_cheng twitter.com/ica_cheng

So Paul and I worked on a different kind of project this long weekend (it was a long weekend for us since it was President's Day in the US) and we'd love to share it with you guys! :) 

People know us as the too lazy to cook couple I'm famous for only knowing how to cook anything fried. So we're really excited to share this simple project that we did - and you can too! :) 

It's a simple recipe for Coffee Cream Brownies and what I love about it is that you don't really have to go out of your way to make your brownies a little special - all you need is some coffee, all purpose cream and chocolate chips (buttons in this case) and viola! You have Coffee Cream Brownies! 

It's so easy and simple just check out the 15 second video! 

COFFEE CREAM BROWNIES 

Magnolia Fudge Brownies 

Magnolia All Purpose Cream 

San Miguel Original Coffee 

Chocolate Chips 

Egg 

Butter

 Bake Magnolia Fudge Brownies (just follow the instructions behind the box). 

Mix the San Miguel Coffee and Magnolia All Purpose Cream (use about half of the cream, you can use two satches of San Miguel Coffee). 

Melt butter in a pan and melt the chocolate chips in the pan. 

When the brownies have cooled, place the coffee cream and the chocolate. 

You can place in the fridge so that it will set. 

Slice and enjoy!

A video posted by Ica Hontiveros-Cheng (@ica_cheng) on Feb 16, 2015 at 10:18pm PST

NESCAFÉ Cappuccino is the most indulgent coffee I’ve ever had!

Since being part of the Work Force, I've come to know and understand the value and importance of getting the most out of your money. Life is not as easy as it once was and it seems that every bit of pleasure or indulgence out there costs money - you can blame consumerism for that. 

It's a good thing though that there are still those affordable indulgences that bring simple pleasure in our lives and help make the every day a little bearable.

As someone who works the night shift, I depend on coffee like it is a life force. It's not a joke to be awake while the whole world sleeps (so to speak) and also focus and work at the same time. 

There are those moments when sleep overcomes you - no matter how hard you try to fight it, we are only human after all. Which is why a big thank you goes out to the most indulgent coffee I've ever had - and at an affordable price too! (no need to spend P200.00 just for a cup of coffee) and that is none other than NESCAFÉ Cappuccino! 

I just love how the coffee foam and Choco sprinkles make the experience even more special since it gives that indulgent feeling, especially when the foam kisses your lips. ^_^ I also personally enjoy opening the pack of chocolate sprinkles and adding them on the coffee it just completes that indulgent experience only NESCAFÉ Cappuccino can give! 

Care for a cup of Indulgent Coffee? :)