Empanada is a mini pie. Actually, it's more like the Italian calzone but the crust is flaky and sweet just like those of pastries. Based on the name itself, empanadas must … [Read more...]
Bayan, Antipolo
July 26, 2006 By 11 Comments
Pritong tilapia (fried St. Peter's fish) and cheese – topped chili – cauliflower bake
July 26, 2006 By 29 Comments
Filipinos have this long-standing love affair with fried fish. I don't know what it is about fried fish but even hard-to-feed kids don't shy away from fish if it is fried. And … [Read more...]
Lasang Pinoy 12 (fusion cooking ): sauteed mongo sprouts and asparagus with oyster sauce
July 25, 2006 By 15 Comments
My second entry for Lasang Pinoy 12: fusion cooking. And if I know me, there will be a third entry before the deadline on July 31st. Not because I am consciously striving to … [Read more...]
Spanish tortilla
July 24, 2006 By 18 Comments
This recipe is a modification of the Spanish Tortilla recipe from 'Cooking on a Budget: Quick and Easy' (Parragon, 2005) This is soooo easy to make. And the cooked dish … [Read more...]
View from the beach
July 24, 2006 By 2 Comments
These photos were taken on the beach behind Gerry's Grill in Subic where we had lunch just before we left for Metro Manila during a weekend stay last month. All are zoomed in … [Read more...]
Mani (peanuts)
July 21, 2006 By
You can boil or steam, shell and eat them while hot. You can enjoy them as candies or as a jam. Or you can enjoy them fried and salted like the ones in the photo. I am, of … [Read more...]
Blue marlin with hoisin sauce and sesame seeds
July 21, 2006 By 15 Comments
My kids' packed lunch a couple of days ago. To be quite honest, I haven't been doing a lot of cooking lately. When I had the flu last week, we survived on delivery and canned … [Read more...]
Zensho Teppanyaki Restaurant and Sushi Bar
July 18, 2006 By
One thing about Japanese food is that they’re no good unless freshly prepared. That’s why many say that Saisaki’s eat-all-you-can buffet is second, or even … [Read more...]
Mean iguana
July 17, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Iguana at the Zoobic Safari. Is that a mean look or a dirty look? Good thing there was glass between us. … [Read more...]
Ostrich talk
July 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
I know it's a bird... but does an ostrich quack? Taken at the Zoobic Safari. … [Read more...]
Shoppersville’s banana cream pie
July 14, 2006 By
Shoppersville, along Katipunan Road in Quezon City, has a bakeshop on the second storey that sells the most wonderful cakes. Note that these are not commercial-looking cakes … [Read more...]
Fried chicken and vegetable salad
July 13, 2006 By 5 Comments
My kids were home all day today. And yesterday. Stormy weather. Classes were suspended. According to the latest news, they will resume tomorrow. Anyway, this dish made with … [Read more...]
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