One of my favorite treats as a kid was an ice cream sandwich. Nope, I’m not talking about branded treats which usually offered a scoop of vanilla ice cream squeezed in between two chocolate wafers. I’m talking about one of my favorite ice cream flavors and the simply delicious pandesal. In my opinion, mango ice […] Read more…
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Deep Fried Oreos
So much for eating like I’m pregnant (that is, eating healthy). When my sister said there was a bunch of deep fried cookies for our afternoon snack, I just had to try this out! Deep Fried Oreos are your Oreos dipped in a pancake batter mix and then, well, deep-fried. I was surprised that they […] Read more…
Crispy Quezo de Bola
Have you tried placing bite-sized pieces of Quezo de Bola on a plate then sticking it a microwave for 30-45 seconds? What you get are crispy little Quezo de Bola snacks. Once you bite into it, the trademark Quezo de Bola cheesy flavor just explodes in your mouth. Gah. It’s DELICIOUS. Thanks to my Tita […] Read more…
Nutella Wontons
Deep-fried chocolate. Who wouldn’t want that? When my little cousin asked me to be her sous chef one Sunday afternoon, I said yes, then grabbed my camera to film her creating some delicious Nutella Wontons. The video was a bust (wrong settings my foot!) but the wontons were a success. Here’s a picture of the […] Read more…
Prosciutto and Melon Bites
Melon cubes wrapped in Prosciutto — big flavors in small bites! My sister prepared this last weekend, much to the delight of the family. It was a refreshing and light afternoon snack. It’s quite simple to prepare. Just roll a thin strip of prosciutto around a melon cube, top with another melon cube and pierce […] Read more…
A Dozen Healthy Desserts
My sister just baked her famous cookies and I think I’ve devoured a dozen in the past five minutes. Must. stop. munching. I really have to start eating healthier desserts. It’s hard to ignore a screaming sweet tooth after a delightful meal. Dessert doesn’t have to be sinful to be enjoyed! One can still satisfy […] Read more…
Bite-Sized French Toast
Inspired by a recipe on the first episode of Top Chef Masters, I walked (well, waddled) to the kitchen and decided to make my own version. The dish? Bite-Sized French Toast. It follows the same recipe as French Toast, only you cut up your bread into much smaller pieces before dipping them into the egg […] Read more…