Today was a day for shopping for curtain fabrics and curtain rods. After completing my purchases at Fabric Warehouse in Libis, Quezon City, we proceeded to Causeway for a very … [Read more...]
Chicken and mushrooms pasta
November 30, 2008 By 9 Comments
Looking for ways with pasta without the usual ground red meat, bacon, sausages and everything fatty in thick red sauce? Ditch the red meat and use chicken and vegetables … [Read more...]
Lights, colors, shutter speed and aperture value
November 29, 2008 By 12 Comments
Power went out at around 2.30 p.m. I saw my computer monitor flicker then I heard an explosion from a distance. Of course, it must have happened in reverse order -- the … [Read more...]
Kitchen thermometers
November 29, 2008 By 14 Comments
Never thought the day would come when I'd get a meat thermometer. I like being able to look at roast beef, pork, leg of lamb or turkey or duck and know if it's done, … [Read more...]
Mashed potatoes with cheese and sour cream
November 28, 2008 By 17 Comments
We're a potato chip loving family. It's a weakness, really. While I prefer plain salted potato chips, my younger daughter, Alex, loves all flavors with sour cream -- sour … [Read more...]
The mask and yesterday’s horoscope
November 28, 2008 By 14 Comments
We don't buy newspapers. Honestly. And even though I write for a newspaper. We read the news online. It saves trees. But, seriously, it's because no one delivers papers door … [Read more...]
Silicone baking cups
November 28, 2008 By 12 Comments
They're non-stick. Unlike traditional baking pans, there is absolutely no need to grease and flour these silicone baking cups. The first set I bought are the ones at the back, … [Read more...]
The day I stop enjoying life is the day I start to grow old
November 27, 2008 By 5 Comments
We had pork and chicken adobo for dinner a few nights ago. When I took a piece of pork from the serving bowl, Alex commented that I shouldn't eat the fatty pork belly because … [Read more...]
Fettuccine Bolognese
November 25, 2008 By 18 Comments
Chunky, meaty Bolognese sauce made with red wine and served with spinach fettuccine. There are so many variations of this pasta sauce that originates from Bologna, Italy and … [Read more...]
Electoral reforms
November 25, 2008 By 12 Comments
(Today's column) What if we can hold the 2010 elections without printing ballots, without fear that ballot boxes would be stolen and switched and without worrying about … [Read more...]
Pesticide in breastmilk
November 25, 2008 By 2 Comments
A couple of nights ago, Speedy was watching a documentary about how Japan turned around its food production and economy after World War II with the use of pesticides. Few … [Read more...]
(Vietnamese style) Honey ginger chicken
November 24, 2008 By 65 Comments
Over two years ago, when I first cooked a chicken dish seasoned with a combination of honey, lemon and ginger, I thought I created something original. In fact, I found it … [Read more...]
Housekeeping
November 24, 2008 By 5 Comments
The weekend was all about housekeeping. A portion of the parquet flooring in my study had to be repaired. In the garden, Speedy started installing lights and Sam was his … [Read more...]
Pumpkin and walnut cake
November 24, 2008 By 14 Comments
You'd think that a month after my birthday, the celebrations would have long been over. But two of my closest friends from the U.P. College of Law, Lisa and Ida, came over … [Read more...]
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