Adobong Manok sa Patis
August 31, 2010
I was hankering for good mighty adobo and had a whole chicken already cut-up nicely thawing in my refrigerator today when I opened my pantry only to discover that I Read more
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Sandwich
August 20, 2010
With the temperature horribly, terribly, horrendously high at 94 degrees today, sitting down to partake of the usual heavy meal of rice and meat, much more cooking it, was just too, too much to ask from me who would rather re Read more
Adobong Paa nang Manok (Chicken Feet Adobo)
August 13, 2010
There I was contorted, bending here and bending there, taking a shot here and a shot there of this adobong paa nang Read more
Southwestern Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
May 9, 2010
My favorite women, Mothers’ Day tomorrow, the only day you can permit yourself to drop the balls you are juggling. But if you must insist Read more
The Art of Making Tamales
May 3, 2010
When I found this “Lord help me, I am making tamales from scratch“ group page on Facebook, I couldn’t help but giggle and commiserate at the same time. As you can see from Read more
Cobb Salad with Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
April 27, 2010
Yep. Salad is store-bought. Won’t even try denying it. I know, I am cheating. I apologize. Life has been particularly hectic recently what with this and that happening here and there, these last few days Read more
Chicken Teriyaki
April 23, 2010
Occasionally, my daughter and I pretend we eat healthy. Once or twice a week, we skip McDonald’s Big Mac and head to Yoshinoya for their lean chicken teriyaki bowls. Very good, if Read more
The REAL Secret of Church’s Chicken
March 31, 2010
Daughter has allergies. Dermatologist thinks dog might be the culprit. Still waiting for allergy test results to confirm. Might have to give away dog. Read more
Chicken with Twenty Cloves of Garlic
April 12, 2009
If you have ever contemplated, have been on the verge or have actually endured a divorce, you know it is a painful, confusing crossroad. Knowing you haven’t been happy for the longest, knowing it is for the best, does not in any way lessen the bleeding. It still hurts like a mother……. Read more
Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Gouda Quesadilla
February 1, 2009
What’s up with the up testosterone in the air? I did my weekly grocery shopping today and was suprised by the volume of men who were out from their caves to food shop. And instead of glumly following their wives, they were actively Read more





