Tilapia Tocino (Value-added Products from Tilapia): Tilapia tocino is just one of the four products from tilapia developed by DA-BFAR 2 in a project, "Value-added products from Tilapia", which aimed to increase the economic returns from its production. To augment their profit, tilapia producers may take part in the processing of tilapia into tilapia tocino which can be sold at a greater price. Tilapia Tocino Recipe Material: 10 kg Fresh Tilapia Ingredients: 4 cups Soy sauce ...4 cups Brown Sugar 2 tbsp. Black Pepper ½ cup crushed Fresh garlic Procedure: 1. Clean the fish (remove scales, guts and gills) 2. Wash Thoroughly 3. Cut the head and fillet the fish 4. Wash thoroughly and drain 5. Prepare the marinating solution(1:1 ratio of soy sauce & sugar) and mix other ingredients 6. Soak the filleted fish for six hours 7. Drain 8. Pack in vacuum machine & freeze Sources: Dela Cruz, R. (2010). BAR supports packaging of 4 value-added products from tilapia. BAR Chronicle September 2010 Issue (Vol. 11 No. 9) region2.bfar.da.gov.ph Image credit: tilapiatocino.blogspot.com#makemoney #earnmore

Grilled Squid with a twist Tasty and light grilled squid, stuffed with onions, tomatoes and wansuy. Recipe courtesy of Nestle: [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo by debbietingzon [/caption] Grilled Squid with a twist Tasty and light grilled squid, stuffed with onions, tomatoes and wansuy. Recipe courtesy of Nestle. Ingredients 1 kg.medium-sized, cleaned, heads and sac removed, approx. 14 pieces 2 tbsp. MAGGI Seasoning 2 tbsp MAGGI Chili Sauce ½ tsp salt ½ tsp.... pepper 1 tsp. sugar Filling: combine 4 pcs. tomatoes, chopped 2 pcs. onions, chopped ½ cup chopped squid head ½ cupchopped wansuy (optional) 1 tbsp chopped garlic 18 grams MAGGI Magic Sarap Procedure: 1. Marinate squid in MAGGI seasoning, MAGGI Chili sauce, salt pepper and sugar. 2. Stuffed squid cavity with the combined filling and then seal the opening with a toothpick. 3. Grill the squid, occasionally basting with marinade. Slice into rings before serving. Serve hot.#makemoney #earnmore

Personal Branding Tips For Finance Professionals: Whether you're the CEO of a company or a junior employee just starting out on a graduate scheme, personal branding is massively important. Many people shy away from the idea of personal branding as they see it as a slight on their integrity. However, people should realize that it is in fact possible to maintain a personal brand and still be you. Yes, you might have to watch what you say on social media platforms, but the real...

Local Researchers Develop High-yielding, Disease-free Abaca Hybrids: Pacol, a wild variety of banana and a close relative of saging na saba, was used to create a disease-free breed of abaca. In a project dubbed “Production of High Yielding and Virus-resistant Abaca Hybrids”, experts were able to do this by using molecular markers in a biotechnology process called genetic engineering. This collaborative project among agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology’s ...

Homemade Fish Tocino: Fish Tocino is a healthy alternative treat to pork tocino. Because moms find it easy to prepare and cook, it becomes a popular breakfast meal for their kids. Aside from that, fish tocino also makes an ideal baon or snack treat for the kids and grownups. Fish tocino making is also a good business idea that you can start from home. Fish Tocino Ingredients 2 pieces boneless bangus or salmon 2 tablespoon calamansi or lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 t...easpoon sea salt, or to taste 2 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon anisado wine (I used Pernod) ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper ¼ teaspoon prague powder (pink salt), optional Procedure: Combine seasoning ingredients. Marinate fish in the mixture for at least one day. Fry and serve with steamed rice and hot pepper-vinegar dipping sauce. Recipe and Photo found at oggi-icandothat.blogspot.com Related Video: How to Make Homemade Tocino. Click to Watch [relatedYouTubeVideos relation="keywords" terms="homemade tocino" lang="en" width="600" height="400" max="1" viewVideoTitle="true" lang="en" exact="true" preview="true"]#makemoney #earnmore

Weight Watching with Virgin Coconut Oil, Anyone?: Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is sweeping the health industry as a versatile health and nutritional product. Termed as “Mother of all oils,” VCO is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it an excellent nutraceutical. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo by raramaurina [/caption] As a natural oil extract from coconut, VCO is a powerful fat burning food. According to a paper published in the ...

How to Make Hamonadong Bangus: Hamonadong bangus makes a great breakfast viand especially for a busy person. You can easily make hamonadong bangus by following the steps on how to make hamonadong bangus. You can also make money by selling it to your friends or to local shops and supermarkets. Hamonadong Bangus Materials Needed: Bangus (259 grams in size or more) Marinating solution: 800 Salometer brine (composed of 267.03 grams of salt per liter of water) 250 grams brown sug...ar 6 pcs. bay leaves nutmeg black pepper prague powder paprika Procedure: 1. Wash milkfish then split . Remove all internal organs and false kidney. Debone. 2. Simmer the marinating solution for one hour then cool. Bring the volume to one liter. 3. Soak the fish in the cool marinating solution for 30 minutes to one hour depending on size. 4. Store in a chill room overnight for slow curing or at room temperature until flesh is translucent. Remove from the solution and wash surface to remove excess salt. Do not soak. 5. Spread on trays and surface dry. In the meantime, kindle smoke house. 6. Smoke until golden brown. Cool before packing in boxes. 7. Keep refrigerated if packed in plastic bags. Source: e-extension.gov.ph/#makemoney #earnmore

Biofloc technology to reduce risk of diseases and enhance nutrition in shrimp farms: Farmed shrimps is an important foreign exchange earner. The Philippines is the 6th largest producer of shrimps with annual production of about 50,000 metric tons (mt). However, outbreak of diseases such as White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), Hypodermic Haematopoetic Infectious Necrosis Virus (IHHNV), Taura Syndrome Virus (TSV), and Yellow Head Virus (YHV) has slumped the industry.

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Things to Consider when Shifting Careers: Shifting careers may be hard, but it is completely possible and doable. All you have to do is focus and put your mind into it. This will work for anyone; it doesn’t matter whether you come from the business sector or from a manpower services in the Philippines. However, you really need to consider a lot of things before you make a decision. After all, you wouldn’t want to regret the choice you made. Ask yourself the following questio...

Mango Tidbits in Syrup: Mango flesh, halves, scoop or tidbits that are preserved in concentrated syrup and packed in cans or bottles must be at the rare ripe (early ripening) stage of maturity. The fruit should have a crisp and succulent texture, pleasing flavor and attractive, natural color. The seed should be small and the fruit must be uniformly ripe. Mango Tidbits in Syrup Ingredients: 10 kl. table ripe mangoes 2.5 kl. sugar/ 1 cup water calcium chloride (food grade) Pro...cedure 1. Wash mangoes to remove dirt. 2. Slice mangoes into tidbits. 3. Place in a sterilize bottle and leave a space at the neck portion of bottle. 4. Prepare syrup: 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Boil. 5. Add 3/4 tsp. calcium chloride for every 4 and 1/4cups syrup. 6. Pour syrup in bottles or jars containing mango tidbits, leaving 1/4inch from the neck of the bottle. Place cover on of bottle. 7. Heat or simmer in a casserole temperature reaches 820C (near boil). 8. Cover loosely. 9. Boil to 1000C for 25 minutes. Store in a cool dry place. 10. Close cover tightly and turn the bottle up-side down. 11. Store in a cool dry place. Source: Prepared at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) by Kristina Mae R. Ombao (managing editor and desktop publishing artist), Antonieta J. Arceo (editor), Virginia de la Fuente (subject matter specialist), Roberto T. Masbang and Editha S. Vinuya (editorial consultants) Asterio P. Saliot, MNSA and Alberto B. Maningding, MNSA and Evelyn Aro-Esquejo, Ph.D. (advisers) Reference: Department of Science and Technology. Basic Methods in Mango Processing. For more information, please write or call: Agricultural Knowledge Management Division AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE ATI Bldg., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City Trunkline: (63-2) 929-8541 to 49 Fax Number: (63-2) 926-4623 Website: www.ati.da.gov.ph#makemoney #earnmore

How to Make Chicken Lumpia: Chicken Lumpia is a tasty finger food that is easily prepared whenever there is a party like birthday, wedding, fiesta or even during snack time. This is a good food business idea to add on your menu list. These Philippine egg rolls make a tasty dish. Ingredients 1½ pounds (680 g) ground chicken or pork ? cup chopped water chestnuts ½ cup chopped onion 4 eggs ¼ cup soy sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 packages small-to-mediu...m size egg roll wrappers (also called "wonton wrappers"), about 40 wrappers, total 4 cups cooking oil sweet and sour sauce Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine meat, water chestnuts, onion, eggs, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. 2. Mix well and set aside. 3. On a clean, dry surface, place one egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you (like a baseball diamond). 4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper. 5. Dip your fingers in a glass of water and lightly wet the corner pointing away from you (second base). 6. Fold the corner closest to you (home base) over the mixture, then fold the side corners over that and roll away from your body. 7. The wet corner should seal the roll. 8. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. 9. Place the rolls in large zip-close plastic bags and freeze overnight. 10. In a large saucepan, heat the oil to about 350°F (175°C) (use an instant cooking thermometer), or until it begins to shimmer and the oil bubbles lightly when a wooden chopstick is inserted. 11. Using tongs, place each frozen lumpia roll in the hot oil and fry until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. 12. Use tongs to turn rolls to ensure even cooking. 13. Remove the rolls to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil. 14. Serve with sweet and sour sauce. Retrieved from "http://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php…" Photo credit: pulaw#makemoney #earnmore

Makapuno industry: A goldmine overlooked: Here’s the good news for coconut growers: the domestic market needs 4 million kg of the highly-priced makapuno meat annually. The sad fact is, less than 3% of that demand is being met. This reality is a gaping hole in a scenario where economic opportunity is elusive. What are we doing to address this problem? A study by the Philippine Coconut (PCA) Authority in Albay puts the problem in proper perspective. Makapuno Growing Makapuno i...

SMFI Cassava Contract Growing Business Opportunity: The SMFI FEEDS Agribusiness Development and Operations Group is developing a sustainable sourcing program of its agri-based raw materials requirements which for now calls for the mobilization of at least one (1) million hectares of farm lands in the Philippines. SMC is committed to help develop the countryside by providing livelihood opportunities in rural communities with the introduction of alternative crops and the improv...