When power was restored in our area on Tuesday, and after the announcements that classes would remain suspended until Saturday, one of the first instructions that I gave my … [Read more...]
Pork spare ribs with honey-mustard sauce
September 29, 2009 By 25 Comments
Among the most famous of Asian cuisines, none perhaps can parallel those borne out of peasant cooking. And the benchmark of peasant cooking is the ability of the home cook to … [Read more...]
Worst typhoon in 40 years
September 29, 2009 By 38 Comments
Power in our area has not been restored as I compose this column (for Manila Standard Today). I am seated at the Areva Pavilion of the MMLDC compound along Sumulong Highway in … [Read more...]
Spaghetti and mussels in white wine
September 28, 2009 By 11 Comments
I meant to post this recipe a day after the pasta with prawns and asparagus but there was this terrible typhoon and where I live was among the areas that got the worst … [Read more...]
Because I refused to feel defeated
September 28, 2009 By 10 Comments
Still no power here. We're temporarily lodged elsewhere so that we can at least charge our cell phones and not feel too cut off from the rest of the world. I haven't checked … [Read more...]
Dark and dry
September 26, 2009 By 12 Comments
There was a storm raging when we got up this morning. Hard rain, strong winds, bad visibility. The thing is, our area is not in the direct path of the storm. If it were, wed … [Read more...]
Mac and cheese… with prawns and asparagus
September 25, 2009 By 6 Comments
Because the catfish in the local market were much too small, I wandered off to a stall selling shrimps and prawns. And they were so fresh and enticing that I couldn't resist … [Read more...]
A glass of water
September 25, 2009 By 20 Comments
If you haven't seen “The Ugly Truth”, you should. If if you're one of those people who consider it sinful to utter the word penis, don't. The film is full of what … [Read more...]
Longganisa and egg breakfast, a new twist
September 24, 2009 By 12 Comments
After posting my very cheesy lasagna with meat sauce recipe, I received an e-mail from a reader who called the inclusion of chopped chorizo in my meat sauce "divinely … [Read more...]
From cheese fondue to balut
September 24, 2009 By 8 Comments
Last Saturday, I went to Gourdo's at Glorietta 5 and bought a fondue set. Two days later, I bought a fondue cookbook. I've been waiting for the perfect time to try and make my … [Read more...]
Chicken cacciatore (pollo alla cacciatora)
September 23, 2009 By 37 Comments
Originally a hunter's stew, chicken cacciatore is a dish that can be prepared with minimal fuss. Some say that the really traditional cacciatore does not include tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Fondue pot and forks
September 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
If you've been wondering why no new recipes have been posted during the last couple of days, it's because I'm gearing up to introduce a new kind of cooking. Last Saturday, I … [Read more...]
So what if I laughed too hard?
September 22, 2009 By 21 Comments
My Best Friend's Wedding made me smile, Legally Blonde made me giggle, The Ugly Truth had me laughing so hard that Sam and Alex had to rib me more than once to call my … [Read more...]
The 4th ASEAN Quiz competition
September 22, 2009 By 9 Comments
Quite by chance, I was able to watch the telecast of the national finals of the ASEAN Quiz competition last Sunday. I don't know if it was a live telecast or if the contest … [Read more...]
Custard pudding with mango jam
September 20, 2009 By 17 Comments
If you're wondering what I did with the bread crusts after I made my smoked tanigue (Spanish mackarel) and cream cheese sandwiches, let me assure you that I didn't throw them … [Read more...]
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