Ginataang Gulay (Vegetables in Coconut Milk)
July 22, 2008
Coconut is an agricultural abundance in the Philippines and, therefore, a mainstay in Filipino cookery. The succulent, young meat and Read more
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
July 19, 2008
Pour a glass of cold milk and forget Oreos! A creamy filling made with peanut butter and cream cheese gives classic peanut butter cookies a special twist Read more
Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup
July 18, 2008
My husband has been feeling under the weather these past two days. Flu season again! Chicken afritada was our dinner menu Read more
The Secret Recipe of Max’s Restaurant Fried Chicken
July 14, 2008
During the first couple years of our marriage, my husband and I spent our Friday nights at the Cerritos branch of Read more
Hotdogs, Fruited Coleslaw and Bacon-Potato Salad
July 6, 2008
Have I already mentioned that my birthday is this month? I have already discussed my personal feelings about getting old, yes? Can I tell you again the things I am starting to forget? Where I laid my keys, where I put my purse, what whatchamacalit’s name is, etc.. Just last night I threw away cashier’s checks in the trash. They were in a blank envelope, which I mistook to be empty and which I swooped down when I cleared our kitchen counter. I had to go through our community dumpster while my husband and daughter shined a Read more
Sinigang na Manok (Stewing Chicken in Tamarind Broth)
July 4, 2008
The little chicken that could…drive me to bankruptcy.
I am a sucker for good deals. Most often than not, though, I get suckered in by better suckers. Read more
Sculpin Fish in Miso Broth
July 1, 2008
Since I started this blog last year, I have grown a habit of harassing fellow store customers for recipes. Remember how I obtained one of my favorites, the crunchy fried petra sole fish recipe? For those I have imposed on in the past, allow me to apologize. And for those I will impose on in the future, excuse me now as I have already developed an affinity to these small talks that I don’t think I can resist doing it again and again. These interactions have brought me, not only fresh kitchen ideas, but a sense of kinship as well. Somehow, grocery shopping Read more
Seared Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Salsa
June 30, 2008
A few days ago, I received a letter from our company’s food purveyor, Sysco, containing an update on the salmonella outbreak. Although the correspondence assures us, the buyers, that Read more
Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Kalbi)
June 29, 2008
An update: This korean BBQ short rib recipe is one of my earlier entries but I think, ribs as good as these deserve a re-introduction. So, here they are at the spotlight again and just in time for grilling season. You can actually cook them any way you want, as they are perfect pan-fried, grilled or broiled! Read more
Cassava Cake with Custard Topping
June 29, 2008
As a Filipino in the U.S. without complete access to ingredients indigenous to the Philippines, I, often times, have to substitute Read more
