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Fabada Filipino
I loooove beans. I’m so glad that it makes perfect protein substitute for meat so I can have more of it,… Continue reading »
Setting the bar higher with Dayap
Dayap, (our local key lime) is difficult to find and i don’t know why. So when my young shrub yielded… Continue reading »
The Secret to Great Leche Flan? Dayap
Doowop-doowop-doo-wop-dayap-oo-ahh…My not so sincere apologies to the Hansons for my title. The teeny bop song came to mind when I… Continue reading »
Salsa Monja, Nora Daza and Saturday Mornings…
How lucky I am to have met in one way or another cooking/foodie legends like the late Doreen Fernandez, Amy… Continue reading »
Comida Tsina: Chicken with Sausage Rice
I enjoy watching the Asian Food Channel, including the shows that go to hawker stalls and out-of-the-way food stalls. Even… Continue reading »
Am-boy Ribs
No other cooking speaks summer to me but barbecue aka inihaw. A day at the beach or on a picnic… Continue reading »
Ala eh– Tsokolate!
Flashback 42 years ago: my mother woke us from deep slumber at about 4:00 in the morning. Tried as we… Continue reading »
A Feast of Family Heirloom Recipes– Lillian Borromeo’s Living Legacy
Thank God for extended vacations! Just when you thought Holy Week was over, an extra holiday mercifully happened. And so… Continue reading »
The “lowly” tuyo gets a makeover!
I truly believe among Pinoys-at-heart, the tuyo (literally dried fish, in this case usually herring/fish fry) is somewhat the equalizer…. Continue reading »
Macaroon Cookies my Lola used to make
In the past few months, I have been longing for food that I remember from my youth but have not… Continue reading »
Estofado ni Aida
My Mom took up Home Economics as her first course in college with the full conviction that “the way… Continue reading »
Oh My Gulay– Lumpia!
Growing up, this is one of my favorite veggie dishes which my Mom used to make at least once a… Continue reading »
Tuyo Puttanesca—Pinoy Pasta rocks!
Pasta in our home is also a staple, third to rice and bread. My sons have it 2-3 times a… Continue reading »
Overnight-er in Naga
Overnight out of town for a foodie is a lot like the amazing race. So many places to eat in,… Continue reading »
Esaladang Suha (Pomelo Salad)
Here is a delicious break from typical salads like cesar salad or chef’s salad. It is light, juicy and healthy… Continue reading »