Food and Non-food Uses for Lime, Lemon and Orange Peel and Zest
You probably won't believe how much citrus we consume in the house. Lime, lemon, kalamansi... We use fresh citrus juice for mixing cocktails. Speedy loves keeping fresh lemonade in the fridge, Sam prefers kalamansi juice. Alex and I use lime, lemon, kalamansi and orange…
Does Airing Mattresses and Pillows in the Sun Disinfect and Deodorize Them?
When I was a young girl, I'd sleep over at my grandparents' house during weekends. I'd stay at my aunt's room and, every morning upon waking up, she'd take the pillows and pile them on the window ledge. "So they wouldn't stink," she said.…
Chinese-style Sweet and Sour Pork
It's that time again when I have to republish an old post because I have discovered a better cooking technique for an old recipe. Been eating and cooking Chinese-style sweet and sour pork for a long time, the ingredients hardly ever change but how…
If You Like Bak Kut Teh, You Will Love This Pork Ribs Soup!
Inspired by the darker Hokkien-style bak kuh teh, this pork ribs soup is simmered with ginger, chilies, garlic, onion, pepper, cinnamon and soy sauce. …
Buttered Mixed Vegetables To Go With Your Grilled Steak
Take a rest from the usual steak and mashed potato combo. Make this simply delicious buttered mixed vegetables to go with that beautifully grilled steak. …
