Doc Emer wrote about the relation of lice with the immune system and Batjay posted a rejoinder about an elevator experience in Singapore with a woman with head lice. That … [Read more...]
Body language of uncooperative daughters
April 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
Sam and Alex wanted to take photos and videos but they didn't want their photos taken. Their body language said it all. But I'm a persistent mother. So there. … [Read more...]
Easy tofu and asparagus stir fry
April 24, 2009 By 10 Comments
I've been wondering all day why there were so many photos of dishes with asparagus at Food Gawker until I read that asparagus and spring go together. I never really associated … [Read more...]
Red-backed sea-eagle
April 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
We call it lawin, the island of Langkawi in Malaysia is named after it and it is the official mascot of Jakarta. The Brahminy Kite, also known as the red-backed sea-eagle, is … [Read more...]
Rare, medium rare, well done
April 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
When grilling steaks, there is rare, very rare, medium rare and well done. In our house, when frying eggs sunny side up pretty much the same principles apply. I like my egg … [Read more...]
Old wives’ tales in the 21st century
April 23, 2009 By 18 Comments
[Today's column] The southwestern window of my home office overlooks the subdivision’s clubhouse pool. Since the school year ended, it’s been filled with the … [Read more...]
This future filmmaker doesn’t need hair dye to be fashionable
April 23, 2009 By 6 Comments
Women dye their hair for different reasons -- to hide the gray, as part of a costume or for fashion. Among Asian women, it's all the rage to have light brown hair with golden … [Read more...]
Chinese style fried rice with ham, broccoli and cauliflower
April 23, 2009 By 7 Comments
Talk about whacking the brain to cook a quick dinner that could make good use of 1) ham that's been in the freezer for weeks and 2) vegetables that were in danger of losing … [Read more...]
So, there’s going to be a CSI movie
April 23, 2009 By 35 Comments
Despite my not being a TV addict, I am addicted to CSI -- still addicted to CSI after all these years. It's the only thing on television than can make me put down a book or … [Read more...]
This cat is grateful for the cool weather
April 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
For weeks, she was listless. I guess she was just as unhappy as I was with the hot and humid weather that comes with the tropical summer. She had her bath a couple of days ago … [Read more...]
A different kind of nut topping
April 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Chopped walnuts, almonds, peanuts and cashew nuts are all common ice cream toppings. Try toasted coconut bits for a change. Magnifiko! P.S. Toasted coconut bits are … [Read more...]
Fish in chili and garlic sauce
April 22, 2009 By 26 Comments
No, I'm not talking about bottled chili and garlic sauce. What went into this dish are chopped fresh garlic and finely sliced chilis. Also based on a Thai dish (which included … [Read more...]
Jasmine hedge outside my bedroom window
April 21, 2009 By 6 Comments
The white flower buds may look like sampaguita but they're really another variety of jasmine. It started drizzling after lunch and it looked like a heavy downpour was … [Read more...]
Cucumber salad with roasted pili nuts
April 21, 2009 By 12 Comments
All three dishes that I prepared for tonight's dinner were based on Thai recipes. But, for one reason or another, two did not turn out to be authentic Thai dishes. The … [Read more...]
Crime and privacy
April 21, 2009 By 20 Comments
(Today's column) Just about every Filipino I know has been talking about the tragedy that struck Ted Failon's wife. And just about everyone discussing it is, at the same … [Read more...]
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