If you're familiar with the 1986 film About Last Night, there's a part where the lead female character Deborah describes to her friend, Joan, the dining arrangement she has … [Read more...]
The vegetable patch
February 5, 2011 By 11 Comments
It's kind of serendipitous to write about our tiny vegetable patch in the garden now that Tangled is showing in local movie houses. Tangled is, of course, a spin on the … [Read more...]
I am not a vegan; and I never will be
August 2, 2010 By 25 Comments
There was a time when I was in my teens when my mother, encouraged by a friend who turned vegetarian, entertained thoughts of turning all of us into vegetarians. She "diluted" … [Read more...]
Summer used to mean outdoor activities
May 17, 2010 By 11 Comments
Over the past few months, water supply in our subdivision is cut off at night and I have been unable to invite my mother, who lives in the city, to spend a few days with us … [Read more...]
Room service not available
April 21, 2010 By 34 Comments
It's flattering when my girls ask me to cook dishes that they consider my "specialty." It's like saying, you know, it's something I do well and they love it. But, sometimes, … [Read more...]
Dear Teacher Blah
January 13, 2010 By 30 Comments
When I was a student, Home Economics was exclusively for girls. We cooked and sewed while the boys had their Automotive class. That was then. Cooking is now part of TLE … [Read more...]
11 days and counting
November 9, 2009 By 18 Comments
For those asking (complaining?) about the lack of new posts in this blog, I didn't die. And I'm not sick either. I'm working real hard, believe me, although you won't see the … [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...]
An attempt to bake Oreo cheese cupcakes
August 14, 2009 By 4 Comments
I saw this gorgeous and seemingly simple recipe for Oreo cheese cupcakes in Martha Stewart's Cupcakes cookbook and decided I was going to make some. I was so sure it was going … [Read more...]
Dried herbs and spices go into airtight containers
August 7, 2009 By 16 Comments
How do you organize your kitchen? When you buy herbs, spices and condiments, do you always buy them in jars and bottles? I like refills. They're more economical. I just store … [Read more...]
Something from Nigella Lawson’s book
July 27, 2009 By 2 Comments
Lemon wedges, garlic and fresh herbs are added to chicken pieces in a baking dish and baked in a slow oven. The result? Good straight out of the oven. But reheated, the … [Read more...]
The frugal cook
July 24, 2009 By 9 Comments
It's convenient to buy frozen fish fillets but when there's an opportunity to go to Farmer's Market for good-quality fresh fish, I prefer to buy a whole slab and have it … [Read more...]
Great with hoisin sauce
July 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
The lazy way to make onion pancakes is to simply roll them flat. That's what I did on my first attempt. Then, my pride and my self-respect took the better of me -- surely I … [Read more...]
Blackberry clafoutis
June 17, 2009 By 3 Comments
Clafouti (or clafoutis) is a custard like cake of French origin traditionally made with cherries. I baked mine with blackberries, the texture was light at the center and … [Read more...]
An early Mother’s Day gift
April 8, 2009 By 20 Comments
I've told him a thousand times I want a new tripod. But Speedy wouldn't budge. He says a tripod is a "business expense" so I should buy a new one myself. That -- despite his … [Read more...]
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