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Hi, Friends! My goodness. It has been some time. I apologize for not being able to post anything for ages, and as I look at logs and stats for the first time in weeks, it’s wonderful that people are still able to pass by the site. Much has happened in the past weeks. Work has Continue reading I’m Back. New Hosting In, Old Hosting OUT!
A confession: I am a brownies snob. I know I am far from being the best baker in the world, but still, I am proud about being able to make a good batch of mean, delicious, and sometimes sinful brownies. I even sold them to officemates once upon a time. I am vocal when it Continue reading Ghirardelli's Brownies…for Dummies (?)
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Ask people about their clan’s history, and for sure, they will share with you stories of a past glorious and dramatic, details about their ancestor’s occupation, tales of ambition, tidbits on the vices of lolo or lola, and a description of the society that served as the backdrop of their lives. If you are lucky, Continue reading Lola Ingga’s Ube Halaya…from Saging na Saba
Yes, you read it right! The long wait is over. Pancake and breakfast lovers do not have to fly all the way to the States to enjoy a delicious brekkie. We now have IHOP in the Philippines! The restaurant chain previously known as the International House of Pancakes has opened today, February 15, 2013 at Continue reading IHOP Manila is Now Open!
I love knowing and meeting fellow foodies. I love comparing notes with them– finding out their greatest adventures in and out of the kitchen, their foodie-related aspirations, and even their challenges. As a former reporter, I usually am the one who asks questions. A few months ago, however, the tables were turned. A fellow foodie, Continue reading From Foodie to Foodie: An Interview
Hi, everyone! Gosh! It has been too long since I last wrote a post. My apologies. So many things have happened in the past several weeks, both professionally and personally. And so, I haven’t had time to cook. Despite these changes, I’d like to think that my love for cooking remains constant. I only got Continue reading The Last 90 Minutes of 2012
I realize very well that aside from using quality ingredients and applying the right techniques at the kitchen, using the right kitchen tools is just as important. After all, they do affect the way dishes come out. As a practical home cook, here are my criteria on how to choose pots and pans well. Budget Continue reading How to Choose Pots and Pans: My Thoughts + A Review
Hi, everyone! My site is officially up once more. Following that 2-week bump, I’ve taken the opportunity to update the look of the sign and do a little programming to optimize the performance of the site. Hope you like the latest redesign. I realize it was time for a fresh start. And it doesn’t have Continue reading Missing Links and Recipes…
It’s amazing how delicious many dishes still are, even if they are the product of 30-minute meals, quick-cook boxes, and other cooking styles that require effortless and almost brainless cooking. I myself do these dishes once in a while, especially when I’m tired, when I want to be practical, or when I just don’t have Continue reading Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph
My Dearest Friends, It is past two in the morning, and finally, I am happy to see this site running again. My personal website has been hacked twice over the past week, and when you are working alone, it is difficult to restore things back to the way they are supposed to be. I’m glad Continue reading We’re back — almost.
My Dearest Friends, It is past two in the morning, and finally, I am happy to see this site running again. My personal website has been hacked twice over the past week, and when you are working alone, it is difficult to restore things back to the way they are supposed to be. I’m glad Continue reading We're back — almost.
My Dearest Friends, It is past two in the morning, and finally, I am happy to see this site running again. My personal website has been hacked twice over the past week, and when you are working alone, it is difficult to restore things back to the way they are supposed to be. I’m glad [...]
Hi, everyone! Gosh! It has been too long since I last wrote a post. My apologies. So many things have happened in the past several weeks, both professionally and personally. And so, I haven’t had time to cook. Despite these changes, I’d like to think that my love for cooking remains constant. I only got . . . → Read More: The Last 90 Minutes of 2012
I realize very well that aside from using quality ingredients and applying the right techniques at the kitchen, using the right kitchen tools is just as important. After all, they do affect the way dishes come out. As a practical home cook, here are my criteria on how to choose pots and pans well. Budget . . . → Read More: How to Choose Pots and Pans: My Thoughts + A Review
How would you describe a good or even perfect meal? For sure, we have varying definitions of what it is. As for me, a perfect meal is simply a combination of good food, good company, and good conversation. A good meal is never rushed. The food is given ample time to cook, to really showcase Continue reading Impressions: A Perfect Meal, A Perfect 10
How would you describe a good or even perfect meal? For sure, we have varying definitions of what it is. As for me, a perfect meal is simply a combination of good food, good company, and good conversation. A good meal is never rushed. The food is given ample time to cook, to really showcase . . . → Read More: Impressions: A Perfect Meal, A Perfect 10
I love knowing and meeting fellow foodies. I love comparing notes with them– finding out their greatest adventures in and out of the kitchen, their foodie-related aspirations, and even their challenges. As a former reporter, I usually am the one who asks questions. A few months ago, however, the tables were turned. A fellow foodie, . . . → Read More: From Foodie to Foodie: An Inter
A number of things may come to mind when the film, Sabrina, is mentioned. For sure, topping the list of items is the late great Audrey Hepburn, who played the character of the chauffeur’s daughter gracefully (she was nominated for an Oscar for this role). Then, there’s the classic love triangle involving Sabrina, David, and Continue reading Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina
A number of things may come to mind when the film, Sabrina, is mentioned. For sure, topping the list of items is the late great Audrey Hepburn, who played the character of the chauffeur’s daughter gracefully (she was nominated for an Oscar for this role). Then, there’s the classic love triangle involving Sabrina, David, and . . . → Read More: Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired
My girlfriend, TJ was away on a business trip recently at the Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales. When she got back, she had a bag full of goodies — pasalubong, as we more fondly say in Filipino. I always enjoy receiving food or ingredients as pasalubong. I love the pleasant surprise that comes with it. Continue reading Singkamas Pie, Anyone?
My girlfriend, TJ was away on a business trip recently at the Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales. When she got back, she had a bag full of goodies — pasalubong, as we more fondly say in Filipino. I always enjoy receiving food or ingredients as pasalubong. I love the pleasant surprise that comes with it. . . . → Read More: Singkamas Pie, Anyone?
There are many things to love about Australia: the people, its tourist attractions, and of course, the foodie in me is screaming… food! Now, in relation to food, what I admire about Australia is the high standards its government has when it comes to its agriculture and ensuring food security. It has the strictest standards Continue reading Purple Carrots and Other Veggies Down Under
There are many things to love about Australia: the people, its tourist attractions, and of course, the foodie in me is screaming… food! Now, in relation to food, what I admire about Australia is the high standards its government has when it comes to its agriculture and ensuring food security. It has the strictest standards . . . → Read More: Purple Carrots and Other Veggies Down Unde
As I write this, the cheesy lines go over and over my head — “I left my heart in San Francisco.” I had a superb time during my trip there. It was a productive business trip, which was even made more fun because of relatives, friends, and of course, good food. And yes, it was . . . → Read More: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Fresh Produce, Fun Food Trip
As a food blogger, I realized recently that I needed to upgrade my camera. I had been using low-end point-and-shoots, which were very frustrating because they often gave me blurred shots of food. And so, during a recent trip to the US, I invested in a better camera. I had two considerations for my upgrade. . . . → Read More: The Worst Airport in the World: My Own “Horror Story”
Skeptical. This was how I initially felt upon being told that one of our food stops in Minneapolis was a cupcake store. I liked cupcakes when I was younger. But when the cupcake fad invaded the planet just a few years back, we all saw an explosion of many places selling visually-enticing cupcakes that tasted . . . → Read More: Cupcake Wars Champ: A Store Named… Cupcake
If there’s one thing I’ve realized, a trip to America is not complete without visiting Minnesota. I love visiting Minnesota. People of the state and the surrounding Midwest states are very relaxed and hospitable. Admittedly, I also go ga-ga over the shopping. In a suburb of the Twin Cities — Minneapolis and St. Paul — . . . → Read More: Bloedow’s Bakery: Ye
If the different kinds of food in New York were different actors in a movie, surely, pizza would be on top of the all-star cast. As far as pizza and its prominence are concerned, you don’t need to say much about it. Also, you practically don’t need to explain why people visiting the Big Apple . . . → Read More: A Pilgrimage to America’s First Pizzeria
Over the years, I’ve had a great privilege of hosting dinners and lunches for friends and family. Simultaneously, I’ve gotten the chance to be hosted by several friends who are the most gracious hosts. If there’s one thing I’ve realized, entertaining people at home is an art that we cannot take for granted. When you . . . → Read More: Entertaining at Home 101: Are
My recent trip to New York allowed me for the first time, to experience this beautiful city during a weekend. I had seen NYC during the work week in the past, but I always wondered how New Yorkers and tourists alike actually spent their weekends. So how was it? During the work week, I would . . . → Read More: Broadway’s Weekend Street Market
