Garlic Lover

I was checking messages on Facebook, and while at it, I saw this video of a lady cooking an Italian dish that she said she got the recipe from her Italian mother-in-law.

But I got extremely distracted when she put on the lid to the stainless steel pot she was using. Its handle  was an intricately designed shape of two garlic bulbs nestled on top of grape leaves.

It was just beautiful.

I want NEED a whole set of this cookware.

The room that I spent most time at home in is the kitchen, which comes second to the bedroom.

With a little digging on the internet, I found that it is by the Italian brand called Ruffoni.

... and omg! They're so mahal. (Read: so expensive.)

This 2-piece set (pot and lid) costs $650. 

Whoah!

And a whole 14-piece set, but not the garlic lovers' style costs $3,945.

This cookware can really break the bank, but it would be worth it if you can afford it.

July 9, 2026 at 8:33 p.m.

 In the living room...

"Ma, what's the Bisaya word for cloud?" Asked my son.

"Panganod!" I answered in a heartbeat.

"Why is that word so long?"

Going Dark?

I have been considering going dark for a few days now.

I have been staying away from social media for the past couple of days. I am keeping myself busy with work, crafting, reading a book, and garden work. I am currently finishing the book, The Best of Dear Abby. 

I've also been listening to music while working. Frank Sinatra's songs have been playing since 9:45 a.m.

I have not been posting on Facebook and Instagram since last weekend, and I think I will keep it this way for weeks.

We'll see.

I will post here from time to time. This space is my quiet refuge.

Americano

We didn't realize that our milk expired, and that's why Jay wasn't able to make our morning cafe latte. 

He made a cafe Americano instead. 

I have seen this in Korean dramas—it's a constant coffee choice of Koreans.

And guess what, I just realized that it's my first time having it.

I like it. Definitely adding this to my choices of Java.