How to Clean Your Silver

How do you clean you silver jewelries and accessories? My mother taught me that the most convenient way to clean it is by using toothpaste and old toothbrush. I'm not sure if most of you guys is having the same practice. But just recently, a known jeweler visited us and taught a little something something about silver that I think is worth sharing. All you need is MSG or vetsin. :)

Cleaning Your Silver
The jeweler told us that it's better to use monosodium glutamate (MSG)/vetsin (aka. Ajinomoto) to clean it. Yes, the one you use for seasoning food. Just put a little on your palm, about half a teaspoon and a little bit of water. Then put your silver between your palms, and in circular motion just rub the msg on your silver. After 1-2 mins... viola!!! your silver is as clean and shiny as new!

He also taught us about different types of silver, pure silver and sterling silver (925). Most common silver here in the Philippines is the Sterling Silver (925) which is widely available. This type of silver is considerably more affordable but is prone to tarnishing and somewhat changes its color through time. But can be easily be restored by cleaning either by going to professionals or just by cleaning it at home.

Epilin Hair Wax

I'm not an avid fan of waxing, I prefer shaving my legs and my pits But every now and then i go for waxing, especially for my face(upper lip area) for longer, smoother effects.

The product is Epilin Wax Hair Remover. I bought mine in Watson's at SM, it is available in different sizes, i bought the smallest size which is 45g for Php 89.75. According to the package,its made up of Natural resin, natural beeswax, vegetable oil. No chemicals, no colorants, no fragrances. It comes in a small pan and free wooden spatula/stick. It includes instructions for 1st time users. Because it is already in a pan, just heat in over the stove.

PROS:
- Affordable
- Convenient
- good packaging
- Easy melting
- 100% natural

CONS:
- painful (very painful)
- wax hardens quickly (requires several trips to the kitchen for heating)
- use with caution (can burn your skin if you apply it while its too hot)
- requires practice in using
- can leave sticky residue thats hard to remove
- does not come with waxing cloths, you should buy it separately
- time- consuming

Sumpan Noodles and Dimsum in Angeles City

It was our first time to visit these small restaurant along McAurthur Highway in Angeles City ( a few step from Casino Filipino Angeles). They specialized in chinese cuisine (halata naman sa name! haha!). I'm from Pampanga and when i was in high school, dinadaan toh nung jeep na sinakyan ko everyday papuntang school pero never ko pa na-try na kumain dito.

From SM Clark we rode a jeepney going to Angeles city. On our way there, my bf and i had an agreement that we'll check out the restaurant first and if we both didn't like it, we'll just go to Chowking for their Beef Wanton Noodles. hehe! When we entered the restaurant which looks really simple from the outside,without extravagant banners and all,so we're really not expecting much. Even if the place is small, it's tidy,without funky oders from cigarettes or kitchen smell. It was air conditioned by the way and the service crews have uniforms. We were impressed so we decided to try their dishes.

After choosing a table, the waiter immediately approached us with their menu. They have noodles,dimsum, rice toppings and pancit. I asked for one of their bestsellers and the waiter politely suggested for us to try their Beer Brisket and Wanton noodles, priced 140-145 pesos depending on the noodles, because you have to choose want noodle style you want, either Hongkong (thin) or Shanghai (thick), that's a difference of 5 pesos. I decided to try the shanghai noodles and my bf the hongkong style.

After 10-15 mins. of waiting, our orders came, they have large servings of the noodles. They serve it hot in a large bowl that looks very appetizing, with several slices of beef and wanton, with half-cooked mustard leaves (pechay)! Yum! (wish i took pictures!) Anyway, it tastes really good! i even think its better than Chowking's! haha! Ang dami nilang magserve ng beef, i think i have 7-8 slices ng beef sa noodles ko. Super sulit yung 145 ko and it really taste good and fulfilling. I'll definite go back again to try their other dishes naman. :D