Summer is officially here, that’s what PAG-ASA announced last Monday. But, who needs formal announcements when your aircon is already demanding for time-out. To beat the scourging heat, I decided its but just that we dine-out (that’s to eat our merienda outside the house). I initially planned to make home-made halo-halo (as inspired by an article on yahoo news) but the ube-halaya and the leche flan I ordered didn’t reach my hand. So there, we settled for the less lucrative mais con yelo.
My take: There’s no substitute for the real thing. I missed the thrill of kernelling the corn and boiling it, but as they say “the best things in life are free”, I couldn’t complain. Also, I still prefer shaved iced because the ice becomes part of the meal, but I cannot find our shaver.
Tip: Send your kid away from home so you can concentrate on looking the tools you need, in my case the ice shaver. Ms. L was lurking as if she wants to play hide-and-seek with the shaver inside.. umm, wherever its hiding.
The verdict: Mr. M thinks it's better with leche flan. Leche... flan? Choosy pa, sarap naman ah, chill to the bones, right Miss L?
1 can kernel corn (supply from kapamilya abroad)
1 can evaporated milk (also from the same supplier)
Sugar
Ice cubes
1. Mix all ingredients together according to your taste (and capacity)
2. Best enjoyed under the sun.
My take: There’s no substitute for the real thing. I missed the thrill of kernelling the corn and boiling it, but as they say “the best things in life are free”, I couldn’t complain. Also, I still prefer shaved iced because the ice becomes part of the meal, but I cannot find our shaver.
Tip: Send your kid away from home so you can concentrate on looking the tools you need, in my case the ice shaver. Ms. L was lurking as if she wants to play hide-and-seek with the shaver inside.. umm, wherever its hiding.
The verdict: Mr. M thinks it's better with leche flan. Leche... flan? Choosy pa, sarap naman ah, chill to the bones, right Miss L?
I thought summet came a little early this year. Feb pa lang mainit na and these classic coolers are to-die for! :)
ReplyDeleteoo nga eh, alam mo naman ang PAG-ASA medyo huli sa balita.hehe
Deleteperfect for summer! gayahin ko nga to sa weekend, hehe. :)
ReplyDeleteDali, strike while the weather is hot. :)
DeletePerfect for summer. I just bought sweet corn kernel, evaporated milk yesterday. Thanks for reminding me and maybe I will do this during the holy days
ReplyDeleteWe used whole kernel corn here, but my SIL said sweet kernel is better nga.
DeleteMais con yelo, halo-halo, banana con yelo... These are famous summer refreshments. And init pa naman ngayon.
ReplyDeleteMommy Maye
Heat Busters. We also had home made halo-halo last weekend but our preparation was too jologs that I'm a little shy to post here. hehe
Deletesince i wont be having a beach-kind of summer, i will just have to indulge in making summer food for my family... and definitely this mais con yelo is on the list!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteSummer food, I like that. ;)
Deletenainngit naman ako, i think i should make this today
ReplyDeleteMainit kasi eh, anything with ice is a big help.
Deleteyummy and hindi kumplikado gawin. :)
ReplyDeleteYes and hindi magastos.
Deleteeasy lang pala.. i would like to make this pag may ingredients na :)
ReplyDelete1st time to make it, usually ready made na kinakain namin. =)
DeleteSummer na summer na nga! I'll try making mais con yelo too before summer ends. hehe
ReplyDeleteHaha. You still have plenty of time.
DeleteI am thinking of making halo halo one of this day for the family..hehehehe
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
We made halo-halo too the following week. Init kasi eh.hehe
DeletePerfect for the warm weather!
ReplyDeletedone this the other day...sarap!
ReplyDeleteSarap nga. =)
DeleteThis we haven't tried doing at home! :) Maybe I should do it one day. Will follow your recipe. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is shortcut though but definitely taste the same.
Deletewe used to do this when i was a kid, ill try to bring this recipe up again kahit tag ulan na :) thanks for sharing
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