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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

First UP Pasmathon Triathlon

Start: Nov 25, '07 12:00pm
Location: UP Diliman grounds

Eager to join your first triathlon without the pressure? This event is for you!

Categories for male and female:
Beginners: 500 meters swim, 15 kilometers bike, 3 kilometers run
Open/Sprint: 750 meters swim, 20 kilometers bike, 5 kilometers run
(age groups are below 25 / 25-40 / above 40)

The course is within the UP Diliman Campus (relatively flat)
Registration fee is P300 pesos cheap and comes with a finisher's shirt.
This is a just-for-fun event so no cash prize (in case gusto nyo mangareer)

So what are you waiting? c'mon and let's fun!!!

Registration starts at 12 noon. Race proper will start at 1 PM

for more information, post a reply here or email bernz.varona@gmail.com

To register, please email bernz.varona@gmail.com and include the following information:
FULL NAME:
CATEGORY:
AGE:
GENDER:
PRESENT ADDRESS:
HOME/OFFICE/MOBILE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:

participants will be asked to sign waivers on the event venue.

(organized by the UP Varsity Swimming Team and supported by the UP Mountaineers)

To my very good friend Naomi,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Braised Beef Ribs

Last night, as I was enjoying dinner with Joie at Steak M.D. (our latest great gastronomic discovery), I got a text from a good friend whom I haven't seen in quite a while. She was going to Anawangin Beach in Zambales this weekend, and wanted a few suggestions on what to cook for Sunday lunch.

Because i was beefily inspired at the moment, I quickly recommended Braised Beef Ribs. It was a dish I cooked during my Bagsit River birthday trek last April, and up to now some friends who joined me in that climb still tell me how fabulous it was.

Now I'm not a great cook -- I'm just good at following directions. This recipe is the Poor Pinoy Cook variation, good for four to five hungry mountaineers. Zoe, if you're reading this, leave a comment after the weekend and let me know how it turned out!

Precooking instructions:
Boil 750g beef short ribs for about an hour till tender. Drain, let cool and store. If you have a suitable container, bring with you to the climb about one or two cups of the stock. If not, just pack in some beef cubes with you.

Campsite:
In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil then saute 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoons chopped ginger, 1 minced white onion, and two tablespoons brown sugar. Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 cups beef stock, 1 whole star anise, and the short ribs. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15-20 mins. Season to taste. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. Serve topped with sliced leeks to complete the illusion that you know what you're doing.