Baked pompano and red cabbage

This dish of baked pompano, shredded red cabbage, potato wedges, garlic and cilantro is yet another version of a baked fish and vegetables dish that an Italian innkeeper … [Read more...]

Honey – lemon drink

Live interaction with readers is one thing that a column writer does not enjoy. Lucky me, I was a blogger before I was a newspaper columnist so I know the value of real … [Read more...]

Lasang Pinoy 12: fusion cooking and my beef tapa sandwich

When I read from Ces' food blog that it's going to be fusion cooking for the 12th edition of Lasang Pinoy, I got overly excited. This is my passion--turning traditional, often … [Read more...]

Lechon

This entry is dedicated to Jayred whose last lechon experience in Switzerland was a disappointment. The mainstay of every barrio fiesta, lechon is the Philippines’ … [Read more...]

La Loma, Manila: lechon country

Two things are associated with the district of La Loma in the city of Manila. One is the Chinese Cemetery and the other is lechon. La Loma is lechon country. You think … [Read more...]

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Honey – lemon – ginger chicken

Sounds like a cure for sore throat, doesn’t it? :razz: This honey-lemon-ginger chicken recipe was born by accident. One of those mornings when everyone was in a rush … [Read more...]

Manila’s Chinatown

While the word Chinatown evokes thoughts of authentic Chinese food, quaint shops and jewelry stores, there are structures that are as much a part of the landscape as the … [Read more...]

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Lunch at Manila’s Chinatown – President Restaurant

It was a double celebration of sorts and a family reunion as well last Sunday. My husband celebrated his birthday last month, got a much welcome promotion at work and my … [Read more...]

Mother Earth cheese hotdogs

Mother Earth is a brand name; the company is based in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Its products include hotdogs, tocino, hamburger patties and ham. So far, we have tried Mother … [Read more...]

Oatmeal cookies and a cookie fest

This morning, we were at the kids' school for the annual Family Day. Unlike last year when most of the activities centered around games, the highlight of this year's affair … [Read more...]