If I had the time to have a leisurely breakfast, this would be my ideal menu: tinapang isda, diced tomatoes on the side, brown rice and an egg cooked sunny side up. I’d wash that down with a glass of O.J. and have some fresh fruit for dessert. Yum. Sadly, weekday mornings make my home […] Read more…
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What’s your comfort food?
This is mine: Sinigang na Baboy Whenever I’d come home from a trip abroad, this would be one of my immediate requests. “Mama, I want Sinigang when I come home ha.” Or when I’m feeling really down at work, I’d rush over to the food court and get myself a bowl of Sinigang. I’d feel […] Read more…
The Leftover Challenge
I visited my folks over the long weekend and couldn’t resist looking into their pantry. I did spy some leftovers! Now what can you make with a leftover pack of fresh basil leaves, an unused pack of pizza sauce, a block of Mozzarella and a bunch of sliced bread? This! I first made pesto out […] Read more…
“Popeye ate that?!”
When I was a kid, I loved watching Popeye squeeze the spinach out of a can, gobble it up, then grow muscles. Because I wanted to be strong like Popeye, I asked my Mom if I could have spinach some time since I’ve never tasted it. In my mind, I was thinking that spinach was […] Read more…
Saladicious!
In a bowl, toss together a bunch of torn-up basil leaves, sliced tomatoes and diced mozzarella. Pour in some extra-virgin olive oil. Add some walnuts too! This was last night’s dinner since I’m challenging myself to shed a few pounds. Easy to make, yummy and filling! P.S. I’m in a better mood now. Yes, it […] Read more…
Our stove is gathering dust
I haven’t cooked a single dish for a month now. I did cook an egg and some sausages the other night but that doesn’t qualify. My cookbooks are by the kitchen counter, with Rachael Ray’s and Dom de Luise’s smiles inviting me to open their cookbooks and pick out a recipe. I just haven’t been […] Read more…
Let’s cook Adobo!
I’ve never cooked Adobo in my whole life. I think it comes with the many recipes I see and have no idea which one to follow. I think it’s about time I learned how to cook adobo. Care to share your recipes? One friend puts hard-boiled eggs in it. Another puts peanut butter (or was […] Read more…