Before we went to bed last night, typhoon signal #2 had been raised over Rizal Province. Which means no school for my younger daughter, Alex. She got up late this morning, … [Read more...]
The art of letter writing
October 30, 2009 By 27 Comments
A couple of days ago, my younger daughter, Alex, a high school senior, came home with the news that the mandatory seniors' team building growth sessions, a three-day live-in … [Read more...]
MJ, Bob Fosse and a snake in the grass
October 29, 2009 By 17 Comments
I first saw the film version of The Little Prince when I was a child. I first read the book about a month after that. I wouldn't get to see the film again until more than … [Read more...]
Farfalle (bow tie pasta) with ham and pesto. And lime water.
October 29, 2009 By 9 Comments
It's getting to be a routine and I must say it's a good one -- whatever I prepare for Alex's packed school lunch, I make more than enough so that whatever's left becomes … [Read more...]
Nigella’s instant chocolate mousse
October 28, 2009 By 11 Comments
The first time I saw Nigella Lawson make this easy chocolate mousse in her TV show, I promised myself I'd try her recipe. So, I did, tonight. Topping the mousse with whipped … [Read more...]
How about some microwaved French fries?
October 27, 2009 By 25 Comments
There's a video on YouTube where an American bought several kinds of McDonald's sandwiches, McDonald's fries, a burger and fries from a regular restaurant, placed each food … [Read more...]
Spicy pork steaks with tomato and mint salad
October 27, 2009 By 18 Comments
What Speedy and I had for breakfast yesterday were the same pork steaks that went into Alex's school lunchbox. Small pork steaks, actually, less than half an inch thick and … [Read more...]
Cheese, tomato and basil toasties
October 26, 2009 By 13 Comments
Yesterday, for the first time in a long time, we had breakfast in the garden. It hadn't rained in days, the sun was shining and a light, cool breeze was blowing. Everything … [Read more...]
Inspired by Annie Leibovitz: capturing moods and expressions
October 25, 2009 By 28 Comments
The first official photo of the Obamas at the White House, taken by Annie Leibovitz, was released recently and, in Facebook, at least two people mentioned Leibovitz's recent … [Read more...]
Cafe con leche
October 25, 2009 By 5 Comments
To complete the Mexican theme of yesterday's brunch, I had a cup of cafe con leche with the potato, chorizo and chili dish. What is cafe con leche? The literal translation is … [Read more...]
Potatoes with chorizo and chili
October 24, 2009 By 11 Comments
One of the most versatile vegetables, potatoes are good when boiled, fried, mashed or grilled. They are delicious in stews, in soups, as main dish, as side dish or even as a … [Read more...]
How to buy fresh fish
October 23, 2009 By 10 Comments
I'm not a huge fan of wet markets because wet markets in the Philippines are not exactly the most sanitary places. There are good ones, of course, like Farmer's Market in … [Read more...]
Nature takes its course
October 23, 2009 By 22 Comments
Yesterday after lunch, Speedy and I were having coffee in the bedroom. The sliding door leading to the garden was open and I had a good view of the portion of the garden where … [Read more...]
Pamplina Soup
October 22, 2009 By 6 Comments
Pamplina is a very rich soup, highly aromatic and boldly flavored. And yet, the ingredients are simple and quite few. The cooking procedure is straightforward too so even … [Read more...]
The honeymoon suite
October 22, 2009 By 51 Comments
When Alex announced a couple of days ago that her class was going on a three-day team building session, my first thought was oh, my! Speedy and I would have the house to … [Read more...]
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