Hello and welcome! I’m Connie Veneracion, retired lawyer and columnist, wife for 28 years, mom of two, an adventurous cook and a food-obsessed writer.

CASA Veneracion is a journal of meals we have cooked at home since the earliest version of the blog was born in 2003. Yes, it’s been that long!

What’s new in 2020? A lot, actually, most of which are taking place at the backend.

For you, readers, there’s a section on mostly Asian Rice Bowl Meals. There is The Kitchen, a support blog organized into pantry staples, cooking techniques and kitchen tools. Despite being on travel hiatus, travel-inspired recipes are still being added on Tasty Safari.

The home and garden blog has temporarily been transformed into a resource for stocking the pantry, replenishing food supply and cooking the simplest meals for our families as we live through these trying times.