Because my kids have fallen in love with streusel topping (see the blueberry streusel cupcakes and strawberry streusel cake entries), I wondered if I could create a cheesecake … [Read more...]
Powdered dashi
February 15, 2008 By 17 Comments
This is Hon Dashi, Ajinomoto's flagship product. I've been looking for dashi everywhere and these dashi granules (8 packets per bag) seemed most practical in terms of storage. … [Read more...]
Shaoxing rice wine
February 15, 2008 By 5 Comments
Named after a city that became famous for its rice wine, Shaoxing is a superior Chinese rice wine that should not be confused with the Japanese sake or mirin. Shaoxing wine is … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day breakfast 1: German corned beef, cabbage and mushroom soup
February 14, 2008 By 7 Comments
Going out for Valentine's Day? We rarely do. It's just too crowded everywhere and crowded places aren't my idea of fun nor romance. Besides, it's a regular working day and … [Read more...]
Mango custard
February 12, 2008 By 21 Comments
This is my second attempt at making mango custard. The first one, a couple of months ago, was a total disaster and it took me a long time to muster the guts to try again. Yes, … [Read more...]
Have you heard of Tetada Kalimasada?
February 12, 2008 By 20 Comments
When my friend, Lyn de la Cruz, invited me to the inauguration of the Rizal Center of the Tetada Kalimasada, I had to ask her to repeat the name. It was so unfamiliar and … [Read more...]
Jams and jellies
February 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We used to keep a variety of jams, jellies and marmalades in the fridge -- strawberry, guava, apricot, grape... Maybe we suffered from an overload and no one seems to hot over … [Read more...]
12th Philippine Hot air Balloon Festival
February 11, 2008 By 19 Comments
The plan was to sleep very early on Saturday evening and leave the house at 2.00 a.m. on Sunday to avoid rushing and to get to the site of the 12th Philippine Hotair Balloon … [Read more...]
Extra virgin olive oil
February 11, 2008 By 1 Comment
Olive oil is something you can't do without if you have kids who love pasta almost as much as they love rice. I used to keep two bottles at any give time -- extra virgin olive … [Read more...]
Oyster sauce
February 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I'm partial to Lee Kum Kee but, sometimes, the cheaper prices of the other brands are too much to resist. Lee Kum Kee's oyster sauce is still my favorite. … [Read more...]
Salmon salad with mango lemon dressing
February 10, 2008 By 15 Comments
Have I ever mentioned that salmon is my favorite fish in the whole world? It is, actually. Not tuna, not tilapia, not bangus, but salmon -- smoked, preferably, but quite … [Read more...]
Udon for breakfast
February 9, 2008 By 3 Comments
I often wish that we were more of breakfast people but we're not. I suppose our taste buds are barely functional early in the morning and it takes a few hours to get them to … [Read more...]
I wear my sunglasses at night
February 9, 2008 By 12 Comments
Believe me, if there were a more apt title, I wouldn't have used a line from a song. He (maybe, she) uses the cats' water bowl for a swimming dipping pool most … [Read more...]
Sake
February 9, 2008 By 4 Comments
I've only used sake for cooking but, one of these days, I'll have a sip. Maybe more than a sip since sake drinkers claim you can't get a hangover from drinking sake. … [Read more...]
Ginger
February 8, 2008 By 2 Comments
It's pungent, it's spicy, it's heady and simply wonderful. It's great for dipping sauces, stir fries and even for drinking. See also: Steamed chicken with ginger-garlic … [Read more...]
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