The inspiration started with a photo. The finished dessert turned out to be something else because, believe or not, it was partially made with “failed cookies.” What … [Read more...]
Gelato, cappuccino, bento and udon
February 8, 2012 By 8 Comments
A story I almost forgot to tell. It was in December between Christmas and New Year and my mother wanted to go out to buy her Christmas gifts for the girls. The gift-buying … [Read more...]
Got young kids? Look! Bladeless electric fans.
February 8, 2012 By 12 Comments
After running errands and spending hours at the showroom of a custom kitchen designer, Speedy and I had dinner then proceeded to the grocery -- first at S&R for dog food, cat … [Read more...]
Sam’s sisig stuffed futomaki
January 28, 2012 By 9 Comments
Each time I posted photos of Sam's homemade sushi, there would inevitably be requests for the recipes among the comments. I really don't know how I can give any recipe since … [Read more...]
Bangus (milkfish) and kinugoshi (silken) tofu with three sauces
January 26, 2012 By 12 Comments
It has always been my opinion that to become a good cook, one has to be confident about his skills and taste. And by that, I don't mean professional training. No, not at all. … [Read more...]
Chunky peanut butter and chocolate candy cookies
January 24, 2012 By 6 Comments
Siblings don't always have similar tastes and preferences. Just because two people have the same parents, were raised in the same house, went to the same schools, etcetera … [Read more...]
Salted caramel cake
January 23, 2012 By 16 Comments
When I saw a recipe for dulce de leche pound cake, my heart jumped. I adore anything with dulce de leche and I so wanted to make that cake. The problem is that it has gotten … [Read more...]
I miss them already but not the mess they make
January 3, 2012 By 15 Comments
Speedy drove the girls back to the condo late last night. The third term of the school year officially begins tomorrow, January 4, and the girls were supposed to spend today … [Read more...]
Family. Food. Pets. Photography. Confetti… Hello, 2012!
January 2, 2012 By 9 Comments
New Year's Eve was family day. It always is. And while we don't do traditional stuff that are associated with superstitious beliefs, there are some traditional activities that … [Read more...]
Chocolate-topped cream cheese cookies
December 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
Have I mentioned that when my daughters are bored, they go into the kitchen to make something? Not a case of food craving since Speedy and I are often left to finish what they … [Read more...]
The pops that became stuffed cookies
December 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
Pops are cakes or cookies on sticks. You've probably seen them in bake shops and candy stores. They are very popular gift items especially during Valentine's Day. You know, … [Read more...]
Kit Kat confetti cake
December 12, 2011 By 26 Comments
It's our 20th wedding anniversary. When Speedy greeted me shortly after midnight, I exclaimed, "Imagine... 20 years of seeing you everyday..." And Sam interjected, "No, that's … [Read more...]
The midnight bakers, and my Christmas and New Year digest
December 6, 2011 By 7 Comments
Alex has a potluck affair in school later today so, late last night, I baked a huge batch of butterscotch cookies with white chocolate morsels for her to bring (I will post … [Read more...]
Part of her Christmas decorating ideas is to color her hair red and green
December 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
A couple of years ago, Speedy's brother, Sonny, and his family were in the country for a vacation. Since we were already living in the suburb by that time, we didn't get to … [Read more...]
Sam’s French macarons (a.k.a., mother and daughter baking adventure)
November 28, 2011 By 21 Comments
One thing about sharing cooking adventures with an artistic daughter is that the outcome is not always what you expect. Sam wanted to make French macarons earlier today and I … [Read more...]
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