LP44: Tsokolate
Tsokolate. Some like it dark. Tulad ko.
Ikaw, ano ang gusto mo? […] Continue reading LP44: Tsokolate
Author: Iska
Steamed Mussels (Moules Marinieres)
There are different ways to cook mussels but my favorite is steaming. It’s the easiest and the fastest, and of course, I think it’s the best way to make use of its flavorful juices. The natural juices released drip down … Continue reading Steamed Mussels (Moules Marinieres)
FF: Sabaw ng Tunay na Sinigang
Do you remember when was the last time you cooked sinigang using real tamarind? Maybe you always cook it the traditional way; good for you. Hindi katulad ko, waahhh! […] Continue reading FF: Sabaw ng Tunay na Sinigang
What If You Open a Filipino Restaurant…
If you open a Filipino restaurant, what would be your menu? I know, I know. A lot have already been said about Filipino restaurants outside the motherland. If we miss pinoy food, go home and cook. There is no place like home. It could never be as good as the way mom cooks it. Why is Pinoy food not as popular as Thai or Vietnamese? Yada yada yada. But let’s not talk about the nitty-gritty details and make things much simpler. Think of this scenario. Say opening a restaurant that would cater to everybody, including non-Pinoy. A foreign country, a … Continue reading What If You Open a Filipino Restaurant…
La.Pi.S: Jelly Confectionery
Fridays at 3pm in the office is lolly time and I could still remember the 1st time I fell in love with these delightful jelly confectionery. Yummy, soft, sweet but 99% fat-free with no artificial flavors or colors. I don’t … Continue reading La.Pi.S: Jelly Confectionery
Food Friday: Baked Honey-Lemon Chicken
The moment it landed on the table I know I have a hit. And yup, part of my experiments on non-Pinoy spices. This one with thyme […] Continue reading Food Friday: Baked Honey-Lemon Chicken
LP42: Kalderetang Kambing
Minsan talaga ay hindi ko maiwasan ang cravings para sa masarap, malinamnam at creamy kaldereta. Ano pa kaya kung kambing? […] Continue reading LP42: Kalderetang Kambing
La.Pi.S: Cappuccino Musings
Working in an upmarket environment, I find myself in the center of an amazing cafe culture. Despite free coffee, tea and hot choco at work, people still go out to grab coffee anytime of the day. There are lots of … Continue reading La.Pi.S: Cappuccino Musings
Food Friday: Feta Cheese Salad
Six months not having a regular exercise (read: brisk-walking) and I think I gain weight . Tsk tsk. My metabolism is getting slower… Continue reading Food Friday: Feta Cheese Salad
Litratong Pinoy: Cotton Candy
Matamis. Malahibla. Natutunaw sa bibig. Asul. […] Continue reading Litratong Pinoy: Cotton Candy
La.Pi.S: Breaded Shrimps
This is what I normally do if I have left-over steamed shrimps. Super easy and simple without the thick breading… […] Continue reading La.Pi.S: Breaded Shrimps
Food Friday: BBQ Pork Riblets
This is the first time my kid hosts a sleepover. Well, just one kid anyway. I cooked chicken curry last night but it seems the kiddo’s friend isn’t friendly with curry and coriander… […] Continue reading Food Friday: BBQ Pork Riblets
LP#40: Pula
Ang bulaklak na rosas ay parating ginagamit na adorno sa lahat ng bagay. Maganda at mabango sa hardin. Bilang confetti sa engrandeng kasal. Umaapaw sa rose petals na pampaligo sa iyong private spa. Ang masarap na rosebud tea. At kinakain … Continue reading LP#40: Pula
What’s in your Lunch Box?
A is back to work since Monday but the kiddo and I are still on our summer vacation. High on a holiday mood and too sleepy… […] Continue reading What’s in your Lunch Box?
La.Pi.S.30: A Simple NYE Dinner
If you google it up, you’ll find out that Kirimati or Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean is the first on earth to celebrate the new year. But technically, it is exactly the same time her… […] Continue reading La.Pi.S.30: A Simple NYE Dinner