I'm not very fond of going to the public market especially in the morning. The stink, the mud, the poor light and ventilation somehow speak of the overall lack of hygiene. But … [Read more...]
Fried fish, egg and rice: the classic Filipino breakfast
July 28, 2008 By 4 Comments
I don't enjoy my bangus (milkfish) unless it comes with the belly. To be more precise, the fat in the belly. I've been scouring the web for health information on bangus belly … [Read more...]
Emergency
July 23, 2008 By 16 Comments
At 10.30 a.m. today, one of the house helpers came up to my study to tell me that we had no more rice to cook for lunch. Wow, and I was hoping for a leisurely day. We had a … [Read more...]
Fish nuggets, fried egg and rice
July 22, 2008 By 2 Comments
There was a time when we bought frozen chicken nuggets by the kilo from a shop called Belcap along Xavierville Avenue in Quezon City. That was after graduating from brands … [Read more...]
Spicy seafood fried rice
July 11, 2008 By 3 Comments
Asian breakfast. Fried rice that has everything in it -- seafood, vegetables, eggs and rice, of course. Cooks in 15 minutes, minus preparation time. To save time -- precious, … [Read more...]
About the Philippines’ rice imports
March 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The shortage in the rice production of the Philippines has been augmented by imports from other Southeast Asian countries, particularly Thailand and Vietnam. But Vietnam is … [Read more...]
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