For a history of the name of this dish, click here. The secret to this very inexpensive noodle dish is bacon-cut pork belly. In most supermarkets, these are sold pre-cut in … [Read more...]
It would have been a great Christmas gift, but…
December 17, 2007 By 4 Comments
...well, Sam sequestered it, took a video and showed the whole world already. I was thinking that at P200.00, it would have been a nice gift -- a real conversation piece -- … [Read more...]
Adobo, quail eggs and rice
December 17, 2007 By 16 Comments
I've cooked this dish twice -- the first time, I can't remember anymore and, the second time, for the noche buena episode of Jessica Soho's show on GMA Channel 7 which was … [Read more...]
Saltwater crocodile
December 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The photo was taken at the kids' school. A science teacher was the one who identified the thing as a saltwater crocodile. Were it not for him, I wouldn't have been able to … [Read more...]
Baby back ribs and mushrooms a la teriyaki
December 16, 2007 By 42 Comments
When Kenny Rogers Roasters came to the Philippines, baby back ribs became an instant hit. I don't know why it should be anything new. I had been eating barbecued pork ribs … [Read more...]
The extra-terrestrial and the sea sponge
December 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Only in our house will you see Steven Spielberg's E.T. cuddling Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants. … [Read more...]
Fresh tropical fruits salad
December 16, 2007 By 13 Comments
Ditch the canned fruit cocktail with the rubbery content that is 90% chewy papaya. Fresh fruits tossed in a mixture of cream and sweetened condensed milk may entail more work … [Read more...]
Rellenong manok (stuffed deboned whole chicken)
December 14, 2007 By 39 Comments
If you want a delicious and great-looking main dish for noche buena, chicken relleno is a fantastic choice. Tasty, impressive and inexpensive. Yes, inexpensive -- if you cook … [Read more...]
Paparazzi
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I wonder if animals are offended by the paparazzi as much as people are. I mean, don't they really mind being photographed while mating? … [Read more...]
A painful incident at the shopping mall
December 14, 2007 By 39 Comments
Yesterday The other day, we were in Greenhills hunting for an iPhone and a Palm Centro AND a Sony Ericsson W960i. We had just stepped off the escalator on the ground floor of … [Read more...]
Smoked duck from Shuin
December 13, 2007 By 10 Comments
We've bought green tea, mochi, peanut oil, frozen dumplings and even some very cool tea cups from Shuin. Finally, yesterday, we got to try Shuin's famous smoked duck. My … [Read more...]
Kalabasa (squash) and potato soup
December 13, 2007 By 3 Comments
If you're planning on roasting a whole turkey, a jumbo chicken, a duck or a goose for Christmas and you're worried about what to do with the leftovers, you can simmer the … [Read more...]
Corn dogs
December 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Cooked spaghetti with meatballs last Sunday. And corn dogs. … [Read more...]
Christmas, New Year and our 16th wedding anniversary
December 12, 2007 By 24 Comments
I know, no posts for far too long. Was so very busy. With this. Part I, the Christmas Eve part, will be complete on Saturday. Then, Part II, the New Year segment, begins a … [Read more...]
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