Crispy kangkong

For non-Filipinos, kangkong is swamp (or water) spinach. Crispy kangkong is an appetizer made by deep-frying batter-coated kangkong leaves. It might sound simple but making … [Read more...]

Chicken, Edam cheese and pasta dish

I wanted to make chicken parmigiana (a chicken and pasta dish with Parmesan cheese) but couldn't find some decent Parmesan cheese in the supermarket. What I found was Edam … [Read more...]

Chicken and pasta with white wine and Edam cheese

I wanted to make chicken parmigiana (a chicken and pasta dish with Parmesan cheese) but couldn't find some decent Parmesan cheese in the supermarket. What I found was Edam … [Read more...]

Gluten-free rice, corn and vegetables pasta

No one in my family is gluten intolerant. No one is allergic to eggs either. I bought these packs of gluten-free and egg-free pasta out of curiosity. There were quite a … [Read more...]

An afternoon in Phuket’s Patong Beach

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When people ask how I found Phuket, I always say I loved the food. The truth is, the food is just about the only thing that I liked about Phuket. Which is not to say that it's … [Read more...]