Monthly Archives: July 2012

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Chicken Escabeche

“Sometimes the best thing to do is not to do it.” I’m not really good at giving advice and mind… Continue reading »

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Lemon and Pepper Lapu Lapu Fish Fillet

Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands and islets.  Imagine that some of these islands have names while others don’t… Continue reading »

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Pinoy Sarciado

When I was a foreign student in distant past ,  my foreign classmates were always curious to know about my… Continue reading »

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Beef Mami Noodle Soup

“When time gets rough, always  have noodles.” One of the fondest memories I have of my dad when I was… Continue reading »

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What is Atis? (Sugar Apple)

“An apple never falls far from the tree.” While parenthood may disburse an eternal joy, gratification and personal growth, it… Continue reading »

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Kalamansi Juice (Calamondin Lemonade)

When life gives you lemon, make some lemonade. One of the things I resolved to do this year is to… Continue reading »

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Vigan Longanisa Bolognese

  When Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise announced their divorce I wasn’t really heartbroken.  I was never a great fan… Continue reading »

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Pinoy Macaroons (Coconut Macaroons)

“Carry your childhood with you and you’ll never get older.” I grew up with three siblings.  We were different and… Continue reading »

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Spicy Sinigang (Tamarind Broth)

  **”May asim ka pa ba?” (Do you still have the peps?) Debating is healthy in maintaining balance in any… Continue reading »

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What is Bangus?

“Fishing is  the sport of the drowning worms” When I was a kid, my parents never had any problem making… Continue reading »

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Spicy Tuyo Puttanesca

“When in Rome do as the Romans do”. Kitchen is one of the best venue to probe one’s ingenuity.  We… Continue reading »

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Mountain Rice of the Philippines

Rice is the most important staple food in most part of the human population.  In the Philippines, we eat rice… Continue reading »

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Cassava Suman

I love dessert.  And who doesn’t anyway? In fact, It’s my favorite part of the meal and even so the… Continue reading »

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Kuneho sa Beer (Rabbit Stew in San Miguel Beer)

One of my favorite children stories growing up was the story of “the hare and the turtle”.  I enjoy this… Continue reading »

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Pancit Lomi

Eating is one of the interesting part  we enjoy when we travel.  Appreciating the sceneries, arts and culture is just… Continue reading »

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Sinigang na Santol (Santol Soup)

Sinigang na Santol or Santol Soup is not really the traditional way of cooking this Filipino comforting dish.  But when… Continue reading »

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Suman (Filipino Rice Dessert)

I really do not consider myself a hardcore nationalistic but when it comes to dessert I must admit I am… Continue reading »

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Sizzling Hilabos Hipon (Pan Fried Shrimps)

Let’s admit it, we are living now in fast paced society that mother’s job is not only confined to raising… Continue reading »

Sinigang Recipes

If Tom Yum is for Thailand , Sinigang is for Philippines. And If there is one comfort food all Filipinos… Continue reading »

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Pork and Guava Soup (Sinigang na Baboy sa Bayabas)

  There are so many food that give us comfort. But when rainy season comes in Manila this is one… Continue reading »