During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are discouraged to engage in any form of social media [unless you are spreading the word of Islam]. With all the social media we have nowadays, I must say that I could not stay away from them at all. First week of Ramadan went very well. I have not spent much time on any social media except after breaking the fast. Though, I must admit that WordPress is open when I am at work. I have read your wonderful comments, but have not replied everyone because I know what will happen – I will stay blogging during the fasting hours and that is not good [for me]. After breaking the fast, my body is tired and all I ever want is to sleep. One of the difficult things I encounter during Ramadan is the leftovers. For the first two days, we tried to finish the doughnuts and pizza we had over the last weekend. Gladly, I have managed to cook two dishes – the one that we call ‘Bulanglang’ and a veggie soup which I imitated from my Mom. This veggie soup includes broiled tuna fish head, ginger-white part spring onion-chili mixture and coconut milk… and of course salt and spices. I made this ahead of time so I would not wake up that early [to cook] for the pre-dawn meal. I also made Egg Sandwich Spread [twice] and Chiffon Cupcakes. Salads, smoothies, fruits, chocolate custard, chips, marshmallows and lots of boiled eggs were also served. (If you follow me on Instagram, you’d probably know what I prepare.) Also, during Ramadan, it is not advisable to watch movies, listen to the music or anything that are not useful [as what others label them]. It sounds boring, I know. I thought no funny moments would take place. It seemed that despite the sadness I felt on June 30, I still made somebody laugh. What’s on June 30, you ask? It was my Mom’s 4th year death anniversary. During that day, I always feel empty. Anyway, let’s go to the funny moment: I was in the kitchen doing the dishes and my friend came to me, asking me if I wanted a smoothie. B: Do you want a smoothie? Me: No. B: Do you want me to slice Mangoes? Me: No. Then my tears fell down. She hugged me and I cried and cried. B: Calm down. Please don’t cry. Me: Can you please give me the salad? Getting the blender ready, I put one banana, peach and mango fruit yogurt, ice cubes and milk… waiting for my friend to hand me the remaining salad. She came back with the salad. I washed the lettuce and cucumber. B: You can put those here. (She thought I am going to throw it.) Me: No. I will put these in the blender – with the banana, yogurt, ice and milk. You know this is good – when you cannot finish the salad, wash them and throw them into the blender. (I was not smiling.) B: Are you sure with what you are doing? Me: Yes. (Drinking the smoothie) B: How was it? Me: (Making a face) Um, I don’t know. It’s like bitter and sweet. Then we laughed. The same thing happened two days back: watermelon, strawberries + cucumber and tomatoes from the salad I made. 😀 So, a piece of advice, if you cannot finish the salad and you don’t want to keep them anymore, wash and blend. 😛 And since I cannot mingle with you today, I will leave you something so heavenly. ‘Did I just go to heaven?’ These were the words that came out from my mouth when these were being baked. I was very eager to take them out from the oven. Ugh! These were so, so good with the cookie butter. Bad luck I didn’t have white chocolate chips during the time I made these. Well, I bought one; so I would probably make these again. I hope you enjoy these. 😀 Thank you to the ever kind, Angie, and to our co-hosts. Happy FF#23! (New to Fiesta? Click the image below for the guidelines.) Enjoy the weekend and enjoy the party!! Find me on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook. Yay! SARAH & JOSETTE MADE THESE. Biscoff Blondies by Josette @ The Brook Cook Speculoos Blondies by Sarah @ Sarah’s Kitchen Please follow and like us: