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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Pancit Lomi
Eating is one of the interesting part we enjoy when we travel. Appreciating the sceneries, arts and culture is just… Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Chicken Inasal (Grilled Chicken Bacolod Style)
I’m a self-confessed travel junkie. And what i love the most about travelling is meeting extraordinary people, watching beautiful sceneries… Continue reading »
Lechon Kawali
Filipino food are always said to be high in calories. And everytime I think of these sinful dishes I always… Continue reading »
Yema
Yema are custard candies we inherited from our Spanish colonizers of more than 300 years. Have you ever wondered how… Continue reading »
Siomai
Chinese influence in Filipino cooking is evident considering the popularity of noodle dishes, dimsums and dumplings. Siomai is one of … Continue reading »
Fish Lumpia (Fish Fried Spring Rolls)
Sometimes making kids eat fish could really be a big trouble. Fish lumpia shanghai (fried fish springroll) could be a… Continue reading »
Sisig
Sisig is actually a Kapampangan delicacy that’s popularity spread out all over Philippines. In Kapampangan the term sisig actually means… Continue reading »
Asado Recipe
Asado is actually a spanish term cut meats which are cooked in open grill. In Philippines on the other hand,… Continue reading »
Beef Salpicao of Claudine Barretto
Im not really a big fan of Claudine Barretto but I’m a big fan of beef salpicao! This is one… Continue reading »
Pancit Palabok (Pancit ng Malabon)
“Ang dami mo namang palabok” in other words you have so much blah, blah. Try this favorite dish of my… Continue reading »
Pandesal
No breakfast or snack time is complete without a serving of freshly baked pandesal. We can spread our favorite jam,… Continue reading »
Adobong kangkong
When I was a kid I grew up close to kangkong plantation. I remember how many times I enjoy eating… Continue reading »
Paksiw na Bangus
The best way of choosing bangus is by their eyes. It should be shiny and brilliant; It shouldn’t have any… Continue reading »
Ginisang Munggo
This is my dad’s secret recipe. In Philippines it is common to eat ginisang munggo and paksiw na bangus on… Continue reading »
Kilawing Puso ng saging (Sautéed Banana Blossom)
Yesterday, on our cafeteria I ordered this dish of sautéed banana blossom it was really amazing. I chatted with the… Continue reading »
Nilagang Baka
Nilaga or Boiled is one of my favorite Sunday dishes my mom regularly cooks. Sunday is usually considered a special… Continue reading »
Ginataang Halo-halo
During summer vacations in our family, next to Champorado, Ginataang Halo-Halo is our favorite afternoon snack. This is a… Continue reading »
Chicken Afritada
Ingredients: 3/4 kilo of chicken cut in serving portions 1 can of tomato sauce 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic… Continue reading »
Tokwa’t Baboy
I still remember my last week’s conversation with a foreign friend while dining in a restaurant: “that I consider Filipinos… Continue reading »
Sapin-sapin
No fiesta in our family passes by without this delicious filipino kakanin dessert. For the newbies of this Filipino dessert… Continue reading »
Fried rice
Problems of left over rice. No more worry, here is a simple fried rice that you will surely love. Ingredients:… Continue reading »
Chicken Menudo
I know that we are all die hard fans of Pork Menudo. No parties will ever be complete without menudo… Continue reading »
Chicken Curry
Curry is a delicious dish that’s very international. Although India has popularized it, almost each nation have their own version… Continue reading »
Chicken Tinola
Jose Rizal wrote on his famous novel Noli me Tangere, that chicken tinola is Padre Damaso’s favorite dish. I wouldn’t… Continue reading »
Tortang Talong
Kids all over the world have always certain preference for meat over vegetables. But vegetables are nutritious and affordable so… Continue reading »
Laing
I have learned this laing version to our Bicolano neighbor. I assure you this is the real thing. Ingredients: half… Continue reading »
Ampalaya con Carne
The Philippines is lucky to have been blessed with abundant varities of local vegetables that grows easily and that are… Continue reading »
Chicken Adobo
For Pinoy foodies die-hard fans, nothing beats a good chicken adobo! Ingredients: one whole chicken cut into serving pieces one… Continue reading »
Bopis
One of the craziest moment I had growing up, was when mom comes from a visit to Samar from… Continue reading »
Beef Caldereta
I must admit that after its publication way back in 2008 I made a lot of research on how to… Continue reading »
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