I'm re-posting this recipe for two reasons. First, this photo is better than the old one. Second, I wanted to create links to the other saba banana recipes that have … [Read more...]
Minatamis na saging (sweetened bananas)
October 13, 2004 By 16 Comments
The original recipe for this dessert was sent to me by long-time reader Sam. Until I read this recipe, the only way of preparing minatamis na saging I knew was to cook the … [Read more...]
'Miseducation: the invisible crime'
October 13, 2004 By Leave a Comment
The title is taken from the words of one Antonio Go, an academic supervisor, as quoted by The Straits Times. In the article, Mr. Go claims that textbooks used by Philippine … [Read more...]
Star anise (sanque)
October 12, 2004 By
An important ingredient in cooking asado dishes, the scientific name of star anise is Illicium verum. The origins are China and Vietnam. In herbology, star anise is used as a … [Read more...]
My recipes in Melbourne, Australia
October 11, 2004 By Leave a Comment
I'd like to thank reader Corinne of Melbourne, Australia for sending me a photo from her son's third birthday party. Three of the dishes she prepared are my recipes: beef … [Read more...]
Education plans
October 10, 2004 By 2 Comments
I was reading the news about the securities scandal involving College Assurance Plan (CAP) and thought about own decision long ago to get educational plans for our … [Read more...]
Crispy Pata
October 8, 2004 By 35 Comments
See the convection oven/turbo broiler version of the crispy pata recipe. It's just deep-fried pork leg, how can that be so hard to cook? Nothing difficult about cooking … [Read more...]
Ensaladang Talong (eggplant salad)
October 8, 2004 By 8 Comments
We're having something very sinful tonight. %-P Crispy pata. While pressure-cooking the pata, the salad was prepared. While the crispy pata is cooking in hot oil--where it is … [Read more...]
Broiled pork chops and onion rings
October 6, 2004 By 2 Comments
This dish is a variation of my previous pork steak recipe which, in turn, is an adaptation of the classic bistek. The difference is that I used pork chops in this recipe. … [Read more...]
Free lugaw and Jonas Tederanes
October 6, 2004 By Leave a Comment
In the ensuing discussion of the government’s plan to ration food coupons to poor families, a commenter said : I just saw the news last night (GMA7) about the food … [Read more...]
Yellow fin tuna and kamote (sweet potato) cakes
October 5, 2004 By 1 Comment
After the successful gabi (taro) and bangus (milkfish) cakes, I decided to do a similar dish but using mashed kamote (sweet potatoes) instead of gabi and substituting yellow … [Read more...]
Bulaklak ng saging (banana blossoms)
October 5, 2004 By 2 Comments
Along with a sprig of oregano, bulaklak ng saging (banana blossoms) is one of the most important ingredients in cooking paksiw na pata ng baboy (pork knuckle stew). Bulaklak … [Read more...]
Chicharon
October 3, 2004 By 16 Comments
Some say that chicharon (cracklings), among other things, gives Filipino cuisine a negative image abroad. Deep fried fat... guess, it can't get worse than that. But, hey, … [Read more...]
Health and the family
October 2, 2004 By Leave a Comment
My kids stopped taking multi-vitamins at around two years old. I switched them to full cream milk right after their first birthdays. I’m one of those mothers who think … [Read more...]
Nilagang Baka (boiled beef), sukiyaki style
October 1, 2004 By 2 Comments
The idea for the dish was something I picked up a few months ago from In My Kitchen. The dish was called Beef Shanks Braised In Soy Sauce With Cinnamon And Star Anise which, … [Read more...]
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