Speedy was invited to a christening party in Alfonso, Cavite and the baby's mother asked him to bring his family. The christening was Sunday (yesterday) and Speedy suggested … [Read more...]
Midnight at the house on a hill
February 22, 2009 By 9 Comments
It was almost midnight on Friday, I was alone in the TV room and a horror movie was about to start in a few minutes. Suddenly, there were strange noises coming from the … [Read more...]
Gazing at the mango tree on a Friday afternoon
February 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
My only intention was to take photos of the flowers of the mango tree. I was walking around the tree, looking for the best angle but the best angle didn't show the flowers. I … [Read more...]
Summer is mango season
February 21, 2009 By 14 Comments
I hate the summer heat. I find it oppressive. But if there's one thing about the summer that I love, it's the fact that summer is mango season. Oh, never mind the press … [Read more...]
Fish ‘n’ chips
February 21, 2009 By 16 Comments
In England where it originated, the takeaway (takeout) fish and chips dish is considered a working class meal that became popular in the 1800s with the development of trawl … [Read more...]
Inspired by Daddy in the kitchen
February 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Now, this is a first -- the first submission inspired by something that my husband cooked. The dish? Tequila Pork Loin. The contributor -- Emy Medina. Here's her message: At … [Read more...]
Whiskers on kittens
February 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
Pepper is two years old so she's no longer a kitten. She's still one of my favorite things though. The weather's changing and it's getting warmer so I make sure she gets her … [Read more...]
Do you sometimes wish you were more of a regular person?
February 20, 2009 By 11 Comments
When I started Breakfast Daily, I had a goal. I was going to develop the habit of eating breakfast and get my family to do the same thing. Right. No one here is a breakfast … [Read more...]
Pet facts, according to a pet shop
February 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Catchy, no doubt. And funny, if you're into that kind of humor. I laughed the first time I read it. The second and third time, it made me sick. … [Read more...]
The cake that won’t see the light of day
February 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Speedy got home just as I was starting to prepare dinner. He started rummaging through the containers in the kitchen and I knew he wanted something he could munch on. … [Read more...]
Steamed whole fish with black bean sauce
February 19, 2009 By 4 Comments
Inspired by a steamed fish cooked in an episode of Food Safari. You may use any white, firm, fleshy fish to make this simple dish; I used a large pompano for my … [Read more...]
Braised pork hock
February 19, 2009 By 42 Comments
What the Chinese name for this dish is, I still have to discover. Some say it is hong ba or hong ma but it appears that hong ba or hong ma is made with cut pieces of pork … [Read more...]
Mashed potato and pesto spring rolls
February 18, 2009 By 22 Comments
Last week, I attended the culminating activity of a student leadership program. Cocktails were served three times -- before the program started, during the intermission and … [Read more...]
What are they pointing at?
February 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to my friend Eric who took the photo, it appears they are pointing at Sam who did not go onstage to receive her certificate for winning the cooking contest. What … [Read more...]
The voice of leadership
February 17, 2009 By 6 Comments
(Today's column) I don’t like attending events organized by PR people specifically to get media and bloggers to create a buzz for a product. It’s too contrived, it’s … [Read more...]
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