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

22Feb18, IslanderView today

P.S. GUPOT CHAMORU activities begins

THIS SATURDAY, FEB 24!

Here is the calendar of events as of Feb 22, 2018:

Poster/Drawing Competition: 

March 3, 2018 - April 1, 2018 @ Agana Shopping Center

CHamoru Eucharistic Mass: 

February 24, 2018, 6pm @ Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Toto

Resolution Signing: 

March 2, 2018, 4pm @ Guam Congress Building, Hagatna

CHamoru Fashion Show: 

March 3, 2018, 11am @ Agana Shopping Center

CHamuru Music Festival: 

March 3, 2018, 3pm @ Agana Shopping Center

Hot & Spicy Chicken Competition: 

March 10, 2018, 11am @ Tamuning Cost-U-Less

Food Tasting: 

March 17, 2018, 11am @ Agana Shopping Center

Weaving Competition & Canoe Building: 

March 18, 2018, 11am @Agana Shopping Center

Dance of the People: 

March 24, 2018, 4pm @ Chamorro Village, Hagatna

P.P.S.  I want to also add activities for 

Guam History & Chamorro Heritage Day

which actually takes place over two weekend!

February 23, 24, and 25

March 2, 3, 4, and 5

12Dec17, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

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Be strong but not rude.  Be kind but not weak.  Be humble but not timid.  Be proud but not arrogant.

28Nov17, Inspiration/ Quote of the Day

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