When your server's been hacked before, you panic at the first sign of trouble. I just installed a customized Google search form and search results page for all my blogs. I … [Read more...]
Do you know how much money your spouse makes?
January 31, 2009 By 29 Comments
It's a question that was raised during a dinner get-together with girl friends from school. When I was asked I said, "Yes, of course," but I should have qualified that. Of … [Read more...]
Chicken and upo (bottle gourd) soup
January 31, 2009 By 6 Comments
You can not imagine how excited I was to take photos of this soup. It's the first time I snipped some leaves from the cilantro that I planted in the garden last December and … [Read more...]
Cilantro (coriander leaves)
January 31, 2009 By 28 Comments
Cilantro refers to the leaves of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Sometimes called coriander leaves or Chinese parsley, it is a familiar cooking herb just as the … [Read more...]
Optical and digital zoom
January 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Four of the images I used to illustrate the difference between optical and digital zoom at the digital photography workshop I conducted recently. Since at this size, it is … [Read more...]
The ability to see
January 29, 2009 By 18 Comments
When I was asked to conduct a digital photography workshop recently, my preparations consisted of creating an outline and a photo-rich Powerpoint presentation to complement … [Read more...]
Satisfying the craving for sweets
January 29, 2009 By 7 Comments
Confession: When I first thought about inviting readers to contribute photos of their Home Cooking Rocks! inspired dishes, I procrastinated for a few weeks. I wasn't sure if a … [Read more...]
Just how important are family credentials?
January 27, 2009 By 9 Comments
“Family credentials” refer to the reputation attached to a family name. It is the concept behind the thinking that the son of a qualified statesman is qualified to be a … [Read more...]
Catfish and miso sour soup
January 26, 2009 By 26 Comments
This recipe would have been posted a lot sooner had I been able to find more information about kanduli. I never really thought it was just another variety of catfish. In fact, … [Read more...]
Fish, a favorite among readers
January 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Based on the response of readers who have sent their contributions to the Home Cooking Rocks! readers' gallery, fish, it appears, is one of the most popular recipes in this … [Read more...]
I didn’t know there was a solar eclipse
January 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
As I usually do on weekdays, I got up at around 5.45 a.m., did my toilet routine, fixed myself a cup of coffee and went about checking what would go into the girls' … [Read more...]
Remembering the “first” in our lives
January 24, 2009 By 10 Comments
The first time is always memorable. First dance, first day of school, first horse ride, first trip to the beach, first time to drive a car, first time to cry over a boy, first … [Read more...]
Sailboats and sunset
January 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Speedy took the photo in Boracay last week. The sailboats look like lovers meeting at sunset. … [Read more...]
Chicken pastel, vegetables and pork hamonado
January 23, 2009 By 12 Comments
Shortly after announcing that I was thinking if readers would like to contribute photos of their Home Cooking Rocks! inspired home cooked meals, I received an e-mail from … [Read more...]
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