Mussels and Spinach in Ginger Soup
August 27, 2008
Although we haven’t officially entered “soup season”, the temperature today was a comfortable and friendly 71 degrees. This mussel soup, however, can be enjoyed in whatever weather. With the ingredients few and light, Read more
Mixed Berries with Mascarpone Cream
August 24, 2008
Here is something sweet
A luscious berry treat
That need not the kitchen heat
Yes, the poetry sucks
But oh my! this dessert rocks!
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Sinigang na Buntot ng Baboy (Pig’s Tail in Tamarind Broth)
August 24, 2008
Yes, you read right. Pig’s tail. Do I see some squirming? Do I hear puking? Sure, pig tails in soups, or in anything for that matter, is certainly an acquired taste but let me say, Read more
Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops
August 19, 2008
Sometimes, a recipe need not be fastidious. Unquestionably impressive, this pancetta-wrapped scallop recipe has the added advantage of less than ten minutes of cooking time and a very simple blend of seasonings. Read more
Nuea Sawan (Heavenly Beef)
August 18, 2008
I am continually amazed by how I keep finding foods that are familiar to my culture in cuisines from all over the world. With its sweet-salty taste and jerky-like texture, nuea sawan reminds me of the Read more
Pasta Carbonara
August 17, 2008
This is another re-introduction of one of the older recipes in the archive, which was initially posted in December 2007…Enjoy!
My friend, Benny, with me enviously taking note, has been steadfastly losing weight these past three months~31 pounds to be exact. Read more
Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa (Sardines and Vermicelli Stew)
August 17, 2008
It is a learning adventure, this food blogging. Not only am I discovering foods outside of the Filipino cuisine, but I am also finding that there is more to the Filipino cuisine than adobo. Read more
Kansas City Ribs
August 13, 2008
Ever had the urge to gnaw on sweet, sticky, saucy baby back ribs but no desire to haul out the 20-lb plus grill? That was me on the afternoon of Saturday. I found early in the morning at our local meat grocer this tray of already pre-sliced and pretty meaty baby back ribs that I wanted to try the Kansas city rib recipe on, but my man who Read more
Apple Custard Cupcakes
August 12, 2008
From day one, I had this vision of what I wanted for The CookMobile header~a chef driving a car. You know, Cook…Mobile? I knew from the start what I wanted but I didn’t know how to go Read more
Angus Beef Burger with Bacon, Swiss Cheese and Baby Bella Mushroom Sauce
August 10, 2008
Remember that Carl’s Jr advertisement of Paris Hilton? I would have provided a video of her washing her Bentley and chomping on a Carl’s Jr Spicy Six-Dollar burger if only this Read more



