Welcome to Marinduque-My Island Paradise

If this is your first time in my site, welcome! If you have been a follower, my heartfelt thanks to you, also. Help me achieve my dream, that someday, Marinduque will become a world tourist destination not only on Easter Week, but also whole year round. You can do this by telling your friends and relatives about this site. The photo above is Mt Malindig in Torrijos. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. Cheers!

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands
View of Mainland Marinduque from Tres Reyes Islands-Click on Photo to link to Marinduque Awaits You

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Resin Coasters Making -Another Enjoyable THD Activity

Yesterday's Afternoon, Resin Coasters making Activity is another activity I enjoyed. Kudos to Alexis, Our Activity Director for a well-organized, well-planned and executed activity. I used  my two pictures as well as shells, dried flowers and  small decorative stones as follows:    


1970 Photo of me and Macrine (RIP)

My Recent Photo, 2026 Luau- Photo Credit: Jenny Shively  


 Preparing for the resin molding 

I made 3 resin coasters, 2 are my own photos and one with a shell, stone and dried flowers arrangement. Here are some photos I took during our resin coasters making activity. Our creation will be baked for 3 days and looking forward to see my three finished products.

Partial molding

Capable Alexis Jones, Our Activity Director 
Materials Galore-shells, Dried  Flowers and Decorative Small stones 


Finished Molding- Just waiting to Bake and Dry -My Mother of Pearl Creation 

Completed Molding- Waiting to be Baked for 3 Days for the finished Product 

Finally, Good News from Joel  
In our next week Dinner Menu, we will have Paella. I suggested this dish several weeks ago.
I am so happy, my wish will be granted next week. If you are not familiar with Paella, here's what Wikipedia says:     

  The essential ingredients for a traditional Paella include short-grain Spanish rice, saffron, olive oil, and a choice of meats or seafood.

The Base and Aromatics
  • Rice: Short-grain Spanish rice like Bomba or Calasparra absorbs liquid well without getting mushy.
  • Saffron: Gives the dish its signature yellow color and earthy flavor.
  • Sofrito base: Grated or crushed tomatoes, garlic, and onions cooked down in olive oil.
  • Broth: Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or rich seafood/clam stock depending on the recipe style.
  • Spices & herbs: Smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón), salt, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Traditional Add-Ins (Valencian Style)
  • Meats: Chicken and rabbit.
  • Vegetables: Flat green beans (such as bajoqueta or romano beans) and white lima beans (garrofó). 
Popular Seafood and Mixed Variations
  • Seafood: Jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari (squid).
  • Other additions: Artichoke hearts, green peas, or Spanish chorizo (though chorizo is controversial in traditional Valencian recipes).
Seafood Paella is one of my favorite Pinoy Dishes- we called it Arroz Valenciana


 

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