Delicious food and more

The holidays are a time when so much cooking is happening in our families.  Growing up, my mom was one of the main cooks and she loved hosting parties and choosing the menu, and doing 90% of the cooking!  She was amazing.  My 3 sisters and I were the kitchen help.  Taking out, thawing, cutting, sorting, etc.  We grew up with homemade meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

A true description of Chamorro fiestas (c) Gerard Aflague Collection

FINA'DENE, A spicy sauce available at every fiesta table on Guam!

Today, many parents fill multiple roles and families don't get homemade meals as often  If you would like to try making your own meals, check out the sites below.  Everyone can make at least one or 2 dishes themselves!

One of the Chamorro cooking/recipe sites I have enjoyed is Annie's Chamorro Kitchen.

She keeps her site filled with the most common & enjoyed dishes found on any Chamorro family table!  Especially fiestas!

Other sites I use include: (notice I love spicy and flavorful foods)

Food Network

Bobby Flay

Grilling Recipes

Chinese Recipes

Japanese Recipes

Korean Recipes

You can also download apps to your phone for quick references.  Technology has opened so many avenues for information.  Your computer, laptop, smartphone, and tablet.  With a good Internet connection, you can find information on just about anything!

NOTE:  Many people are changing their lifestyles and eating habits going Vegetarian, Vegan, and Whole Food, Plant Based (WFPB).  There are many recipes available for every taste and need.

Vegan Recipes

Whole Food, Plant Based Recipes
If you're not sure what this is, it's basically removing all meat, meat byproducts, oil, and dairy products from your meals... AND it's actually not as bad as it may sound for all you meat eaters. LOL

Hafa adai November!

Hafa adai islanders!

November is here... All Souls Day is done and now we get ready for #Thanksgiving; a day filled with love & laughter, homemade meals, and #blessings as we give thanks with a heart filled with #gratitude for our loved ones, family, friends, and every blessing in our lives.

I am thankful for each person who has continued to check in and post here on IslanderView.  Each of you is an awesome individual and I am #grateful for you. 

Please continue to share about family, friends, accomplishments, hardships, funny & inspiring quotes.

I'd also like to remind everyone, posts not suitable for family audience will be deleted.  Let's keep it loving and happy, please!  

#happyblessedbirthday to all of you November babies!

#happyblessedanniversary to all celebrating your wedding anniversaries, too!

Si Yu'os Ma'ase & Thank you. 

MUCH LOVE!

Si, Vera <3