A few feet from the kaffir lime tree, we replanted the lemon tree. This one we had to dig out of the back garden of the old house. No way I was going to leave it behind.
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Paintings, frames and easels
A few years ago, a girl friend visited her younger's brother's new house and told us about the ornamental mirrors on the floor. Okay, I grew up with mirrors on the wall, at eye level, so I … »»
How we spent the weekend and a recipe for zucchini fritters
I introduced my daughter Sam to Pinterest and she now treats it as a “menu” -- she repins all the food pics that she likes (and in just a span of one week, she already has an amazing … »»
Fettuccine aglia e olio with sun-dried tomatoes
The classic Italian spaghetti aglia e olio has only three basic ingredients: pasta, olive oil and garlic. Salt is added for flavor; parsley is sprinkled for color and texture. There are only … »»
On Pinterest
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Roast Lamb with Tarragon & Mint Butter Recipe
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Blackberry Cheesecake Pots
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Potato and Cheese Pierogi
The author
It's tempting to simply ask that you Google "Connie Veneracion" or "Sassy Lawyer" or "Pinoy Cook" and have this page done with. But that might give you the wrong idea about me. A third of what's been written about me is true, a third is half-true and the rest consists of drug-induced hallucinations. I suppose I'd better let me, rather than them, tell you about me. I'm … »
The cooks
*This article was last updated on October 2, 2011. In 2003, a time when I hadn't heard of the term "blog", I started a recipe website at cooking.houseonahill.net using a now defunct content management system that ran on ASP. Ok, never mind the geek talk, I'm sure you're not interested in that. The contents easily multiplied and, in 2004, I moved the food site to … »
About CASA Veneracion
Casa is Spanish for house. CASA is also an acronym for Connie, Antonio, Sam and Alex. We are all surnamed Veneracion... »»
Hi there!
If I may ask, what variety of basil is in the picture? What other varieties do you have? Lastly, where did you also buy those rectangular pots? What do you call them? I cannot find those kind here in our area. Sorry for the ignorant questions.
I have Thai basil. It’s the only one that’s still alive right now. Used to have sweet basil too but the rains drenched the plants. The rectangular things… Bought them in a DIY store. Forgot already which one.
I bought Thai basil and mint in Mahogany Market, Tagaytay when my husband craved for Bulalo last week. I plan to purchase sweet basil and lemon tree when we go back there. What other herbs do you suggest? TIA.
Tarragon, rosemary, oregano, lemongrass…