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Alex Eala Pro Career Tracker

Alex Eala Pro Career Tracker

My running scrapbook of Alex Eala's WTA career - rankings, matches I'll never forget, and matchups I'm watching for next.

Gilas Naturalization Can't Be the Whole Program

Gilas Naturalization Can't Be the Whole Program

Naturalization can't be the whole Gilas program. It is not a ban on imports. Douthit and Blatche helped World Cups. Development is the long fix.

Celebrate After - Or Experience Excellence at Home

Celebrate After - Or Experience Excellence at Home

Filipino sports love usually runs celebrate-after: excellence abroad, parade at home. Dec 8 is an exhibition match in a huge arena, Alex live on Philippine soil, not a tour stop or parade after the fact. I will probably watch from the couch.

Cheer Between Points - Not on the Toss

Cheer Between Points - Not on the Toss

If you're in the stands for Alex - save the roar for between points. A shout on the toss hits her too. Clap good tennis both ways, and leave the lines to the chair.

Instant Pot Arroz Caldo

Instant Pot Arroz Caldo

My arroz caldo now lives in an 8-quart Instant Pot. Bone-in drumsticks, 25 minutes under pressure, big batch in about 45 minutes start to bowl.

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

My go-to chicken adobo for the Instant Pot. Bone-in thighs, 10 minutes under pressure, classic soy-garlic-vinegar glaze without the hours of waiting.

The Set It and Forget It Arroz Caldo

The Set It and Forget It Arroz Caldo

How I used to make arroz caldo in a rice cooker with a congee feature - five minutes of prep, an hour hands-off. I use an Instant Pot now.

DNPAP - The Song Pia Recorded at Home

DNPAP - The Song Pia Recorded at Home

DNPAP is memorable to me because Pia sang the studio vocal at home during COVID. Destiny Music wrote it. Here's the story, then the studio cut, live cut, and videos in one place.

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