In the comment thread of the obesity entry, Ben and I had a little discussion about how easy it is to subsist in a country where just about anything grows. The climate is kind … [Read more...]
Strawberry streusel cake
January 25, 2008 By 24 Comments
According to Wikipedia, the term streusel (a German word meaning "something scattered or sprinkled", from the verb streuen, akin to the English verb 'strew') refers to a crumb … [Read more...]
Food color
January 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I use food color mainly for baking. I've been using McCormick food color for years then my daughter (she loves to bake) discovered Wilton icing color at Living Well (Podium … [Read more...]
The dreamy mood of Mike de Leon’s ‘Kung Mangarap Ka’t Magising’
January 24, 2008 By 23 Comments
If you're into Filipino movies, you have probably heard of Mike de Leon, a film director who re-defined Filipino movie making which such films as Itim, Kakabakaba Ka Ba? and … [Read more...]
Baked eggplants with bacon and cheese
January 24, 2008 By 28 Comments
Vegetables don't excite me, as a rule. This dish is an exception. Based on the classic Italian eggplant parmigiana, this baked dish consists of layers of eggplant slices, a … [Read more...]
Green curry paste: how hot do you want your food?
January 24, 2008 By 19 Comments
Curry powder is a familiar item in the supermarket. It is even sold in repacked pouches in most vegetable stalls of wet markets. Filipinos are not only familiar with the dish … [Read more...]
The other Stargate
January 24, 2008 By 8 Comments
In today's edition of Manila Standard Today: If you're one of those who say "Makikiraan po" when passing by an anthill ("punso") or you consciously avoid driving through … [Read more...]
Coriander paste
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Cilantro or wansuy (coriander leaves) perks up the flavor of soups, stir fries and even stews. But unless you have a pot of cilantro growing in your garden or the market is … [Read more...]
Bihon noodles
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The label surprised me, really. Bihon is traditionally made with rice and, hence, called "rice sticks". Why it is now made with cornstarch is beyond me. I'm thinking that we … [Read more...]
Obesity will not be a problem for poor Filipino kids
January 23, 2008 By 17 Comments
Although the exact cause could not be pinpointed, a new research says many children from low-income families are overweight. The first thing that crossed my mind was that I … [Read more...]
Air Force City
January 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Mimosa Leisure Park, Clark Field, Pampanga. … [Read more...]
Hoisin sauce
January 23, 2008 By 4 Comments
It is the stuff that is spread on the Chinese pancakes that are used to wrap the skin of roasted Peking duck. It is sweet, salty and thick. Hoisin sauce is sometimes referred … [Read more...]
Sour cream and garlic dipping sauce
January 22, 2008 By 14 Comments
The last time I made a dipping sauce using a dairy base was in September last year when I fried some fish fillets based on a recipe that Jamie Oliver did in one of his cooking … [Read more...]
They don’t make movies like ‘Chinatown’ anymore
January 22, 2008 By 17 Comments
My head feels like it's floating and it's been this way since I got out of bed this morning. See, I stayed up until 1.00 a.m. to watch Chinatown. When Chinatown was shown … [Read more...]
Broom ladies
January 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Taken along North Avenue in Quezon City. … [Read more...]
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