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
Teriyaki Salmon, Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs
July 30, 2008
My husband purchased a new gas grill at Home Depot just a few weeks before summer loomed its hot head, but BBQ season is almost at its last stretch and we have yet to fire it up. 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
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
Honey-Glazed Pork Chops
March 27, 2008
Whoever coined the term “terrible twos” is gravely mistaken as it is at seventeen when the real test of parenthood begins. At times, it is difficult to find the fragile balance between how far we let go and how tight we hold on. My 17-year old daughter was on spring break from college last week and Read more
Inihaw na Tanigue (Broiled King Mackarel Steak)
December 16, 2007
My first introduction to king mackarel was a couple of years ago during our visit to my husband’s hometown, Batangas. Amongst the smaller species of tuna associated with this province, such as tambakol and tulingan, tanigue tops my list for being the flakiest and meatiest. Read more
