Will have my early dinner in a bit
By G
@freelancermariagrace (28336)
Philippines
November 30, 2024 1:44am CST
It is nearly 4 in the afternoon, and I will be having an early dinner. In fact, I usually eat dinner early nearly every day because I don’t want to go to bed feeling too full. In addition, I drink four cups of tea after my meal, and I prefer not to wake up in the middle of the night because of a full bladder. I want to eliminate everything I've consumed so that I can sleep without interruptions. LOL
For dinner, I will be having chicken tinola, which is a leftover from lunch. It’s a Filipino dish that many people consider their ultimate comfort food. I looked up a translation for chicken tinola, and it said chicken soup or stew, but I’m not sure if that’s an exact translation. I added some ginger, papaya, chili leaves, and other ingredients, to the dish. Do you like having early dinners?
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@allknowing (137087)
• India
30 Nov
Four is too early to have dinner That is tea time here. I do not have tea but have a good snack and that is part of my dinner may be
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
1 Dec
Yes, that is usually when I have dinner. I prefer not to feel full before going to bed. Hehe. I'm glad you enjoy drinking tea.
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@Lutfisyakir (42)
• Indonesia
1 Dec
It would be great if we could be together there
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
2 Dec
Haha. That’s good to hear. Do you cook at home?
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@grenery8 (10804)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Dec
@freelancermariagrace only at home.and you?
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@RebeccasFarm (90063)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Nov
You have such lovely foods. Enjoy your weekend Gracie.
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
1 Dec
Enjoy your weekend, too, my sweet friend
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@Letranknight2015 (51993)
• Philippines
30 Nov
Hello @freelancermariagrace I got pasta from my aunt and fresh lumpia from mother for dinner.
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@aureategloom (10150)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
2 Dec
i had a late "everything" yesterday because i wasn't feeling too good. i would love some chicken tinola, sounds good.
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
3 Dec
Sorry to hear that. Please feel better, my friend. Hugs.
@jefferson126 (3290)
• Shenzhen, China
2 Dec
I agree with you about early dinner,but here ppl usually go sleep late,so we don't have dinner early.If we eat early,easy get hungry at night.I support your dinner style.
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
3 Dec
I see. Yes, most people sleep late so there is no reason for them to have an early dinner.
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@jefferson126 (3290)
• Shenzhen, China
3 Dec
@freelancermariagrace ,sometimes,if we work overtime,get off work late ,we need eat night snack,otherwise,will feel hungry after overtime.
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@jobelbojel (35723)
• Philippines
30 Nov
I miss tinola. But I have no choice than to cook a different dish.
I am used to adding sayote instead of papaya when I moved to Pampanga.
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
1 Dec
I see. I love going to Pampanga because of the food!
@prexie (307)
• South Korea
30 Nov
i like the tinola! i remember this food when i went to philippine before! its a chicken stew, the flavor of the ginger is really deep in, so i like it , i think i need to search it in youtube now , how to cook it he he ,thanks for sharing the name so i remember now , ones of my favorite philippine food.cant wait to try it again ^.^
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
1 Dec
Wow. That is good to hear, dear. When was the last time you visited the Philippines? I hope you can make some tinola at home. It is so good! 
@Lutfisyakir (42)
• Indonesia
30 Nov
Can we join in eating to celebrate the warmth of togetherness with friends?
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@freelancermariagrace (28336)
• Philippines
1 Dec
Yes, no worries! You are all invited
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