Monthly Archives: June 2012
Guava Recipes (Bayabas)
When we were kids we used to have a big garden thriving with lots of guava trees, we were lucky… Continue reading »
What is Santol?
Yesterday night, I was invited to a dinner in a friend’s house and upon arrival at their place I was… Continue reading »
Avocado Milk Shake
It is always a big surprise for my foreign friends to learn that in Philippines Avocados are eaten primarily as… Continue reading »
Pork and Tofu Tausi
Filipinos are known for having close family ties. In our family for example to keep our bond alive : we… Continue reading »
Tocino (Filipino Pork Pineapple Bacon)
Filipinos love starting their day with a heavy meal in contrast to most europeans who take a rather light breakfast… Continue reading »
Dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew)
My daughter just turned five years old few days ago and I can’t believed my eyes how time flew… Continue reading »
Sampaloc (Tamarind)
Sampaloc or Tamarind is one of the most abundant fruit tree growing in the Philippines. They grow almost everywhere… Continue reading »
Fern Salad with Salted Egg
In my latest trip to Laguna last Summer via Viaje del Sol (a project promoting collectively art, culture, food and… Continue reading »
Pancit Guisado (Pinoy Stir fry noodles)
No birthday’s or special celebration in the Philippines is complete without a Pancit on the table. Inherited from the chinese… Continue reading »
Pork Dumplings & Pot Stickers
One of the most interesting discovery my friend and I did a year ago was exploring Manila’s Chinatown on foot… Continue reading »
Chicken Sotanghon (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Alas, the fiery summer heat is gone and rainy season is here! We all love summer for its almost synonymous… Continue reading »
Carbonara ala Sharon Cuneta
I remember when I was a teenager the love team Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion was really my favorite followed by Maricel… Continue reading »
Chopseuy Express
In my recent trip to Hong kong, I finally realized how different is chinese foods we enjoy here in the… Continue reading »
Alugbati (Malabar Nightshade)
I’m not a vegetarian, but I love vegetables! Thanks to my mom who flourished this “amour” for vegetables among us…. Continue reading »
Manila Clams
What’s in the name? I have always loved Manila clam because of its simplicity and versatility. They go well with… Continue reading »
Bicol Express
Wanna ride a Bicol Express? When we speak about spicy Asian foods people would normally think of Thai, Indian or… Continue reading »
Vigan Empanada
Everytime I visit Vigan, Ilocos I never miss to eat their local specialty the Vigan Empanada. Here’s a vigan… Continue reading »
Ginataang Langka / Jackfruit in Coconut Milk
Langka or Jackfruit is a widely cultivated fruit tree in the Southeast Asia that said to have originated in the… Continue reading »
Ginataang Kalabasa / Squash in Coconut Milk
Next to lechon this is one dish I often had big cravings for when I’m abroad or far away from… Continue reading »
Filipino Lumpia
What’s your favorite lumpia? This is indeed another Fiipino comfort food, a childhood favorite of mine . Who couldn’t resist… Continue reading »
Ampalaya Leaves/ Talbos ng Ampalaya
Filipinos are always been a fan of ampalaya! A trip to Filipino markets will show the abundance of this vegetable…. Continue reading »
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