Prices of prime commodities are continuously going up. There seems to be no major sign yet of letting up. The price of gasoline per liter is soaring high week on week. How much do you pay for your gasoline now? It's about P60 per liter (1.32USD, 4.27MYR) a few days ago.
We had our weekly trip to the supermarket this morning. Normally I have the budget on my mind but this time I used my phone's calculator as me and my daughter pick up every item we put in our cart. I am consciously checking our running total just to be sure everything in my list - what we need (and some wants) are there without exceeding my budget.
Some adjustments has to be made without sacrificing quality. Food for instance. I buy natural fruit juice as part of our healthy options. I thought of something better. Why not go back to basic? I picked up a pack of calamansi! A pack only costs P18 (.39USD, 1.28 MYR) but can produce two to three liters of calamansi juice. It can be stored in the refrigerator for about five days. Compare it to a can of juice which costs P19 good for one serving only.
Calamansi (Calamondin) is unique to the Philippines and a rich source of Vitamin C. It is a relative of mandarin orange and has a lot of uses - they can be used to marinate meat, can be squeezed on iced tea and seafoods to add more flavor. Its skin can be made into marmalade or jams. Not only that, calamansi can be used for the scalp for hair growth and relieve itchiness. And for some practical laundry tip, they can remove ink stains too. Isn't this small fruit so useful?
Never heard of calamansi - as you say they look like a very versatile fruit ..
ReplyDeleteWe are trying to grow some of our own food now - strawberries and potatoes have been planted in the garden ..
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18, mga around 1/4 kilo? hay.. naalala ko tuloy parang kelan lang when almost 1/4 kilo costs around P12.
ReplyDeletewe love calamansi too. some time in the year bumabaha ang calamansi, a kilo costs around P20 - ewan lang this year siguro mas mataas na,
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ReplyDeleteCESS, Galing mo ah. Ang tagal ko ng hindi bumibili ng kalamansi kaya sobrang murang-mura ako sa P18. P12 lang pala yun before.
Refreshing drinks those calamansi makes! Especially great after a spicy meal :)
ReplyDeleteNAPABOANIYA, True, they're soothing. And I like them cold. :)
ReplyDeleteI love calamansi juice. We have a calamansi plant in the garden. Whenever we need calamansi, we just pick some.
ReplyDeleteRACH, I am contemplating of doing the same. Lol. I will try my very best. All I have are potted plants and small area for the bermuda grass. Let's see where the calamansi will fit in.
ReplyDeleteVery very informative post. Thanks for sharing so much info on the fruit with us.
ReplyDeleteINDRANI, You are welcome. :)
ReplyDeletePanahon ng kalamansi ngayon so its cheap. Rule of thumb ko yan eh. When its summer, tomatoes are cheap and when its the rainy season, kalamansi naman. Pero mahal na din ha :)
ReplyDeleteCOOKIE, Ah season pala. Makapag-hoard nga. :D
ReplyDeletenice post! pero mahal na ba tlaga ang calamansi ngaun?hehe hindi na kc updated eh.
ReplyDeleteThey look good!
ReplyDeleteFresh squeezed juice is the best. Nice weekend shot and post.
ReplyDeleteWe all love calamansi here! And it makes a yummy meal too!
ReplyDeleteKalamansi makes a yummy juice! :)
ReplyDeletenot very fond of calamansi, sobra asim for me. but true, it is the best alternative as natural fruit juice.
ReplyDeletejust wish u had taken a pic of a cut calamansi so i could see wat it is really like from the inside. it sounds an interesting fruit.
ReplyDeleteNice calamansi hmm thats good for lemonade. Mine is ready.
ReplyDeletei haven't seen calamansi since i got here in sydney.. :(
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank You for the WS.
I grow this fruit in my backyard... for my cooking.
ReplyDeleteThe Banana Leaf restaurant that you mention, does it serve Singaporean dishes?
I remember plucking those from a plant/tree. Nice to make juice out of these.
ReplyDeletegreat saving tips! :)
ReplyDeletei love calamansi, especially in my rose syrup. even tho' you can still use small lime as a substitute but calamansi is still the best becasue it gave out a fragrant smell. :)
i should start doing that too. we need to find ways to save money with the prices of everything going high.
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That's very frugal and wise of you to make this option. Everybody is into austerity measures these days, and moms are certainly in the lead role.
ReplyDeleteyumyum.. good source of vitamin C too... and really fresh.. mine is up too..
ReplyDeleteOK din pala, matagal ang ref life ng calamansi. What did you use for sweeteners? White sugar?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Have a blessed day
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