How to Cook Congee (Rice Porridge) Minus the Myths
Asian rice porridge, or congee, can be cooked with water or broth. It may be thick or thin. The rice grains may still be…
Boneless Bangus Belly Sinigang
The flavor is in the bones. I always say that. Yet, you can’t make me eat bangus (milkfish) these days that hasn’t been deboned.…
Duck Binakol: You’ll Never Go Back to Chicken
Stay away, purists! I created a twist on a Filipino classic and the hack is richer and tastier than the original. We adore chicken…
Welcome to CASA Veneracion
I’m Connie Veneracion: cook, crafts enthusiast, researcher, reviewer, story teller and occasional geek.
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Decluttering: What Do You Do With Old Books that No Longer “Spark Joy”?
We’re in the midst of a massive house renovation and we’re KonMarie decluttering: what do you do with old books? Can you bear to…
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Swarms of Flying Termites a Sign of Home Infestation
I grew up with the superstition that the appearance of swarms of gamo-gamo (antflies) means impending rain. Today, I know better. The flying insects…
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How We’re Trying to Survive a Waterless Summer
Plans for a new series of cooking lessons over the summer take a back seat as we struggle to survive a waterless summer. Yes,…