LIGA I was a ‘Makati’ boy. I grew up and studied in a private school where “Conyos†were almost always front and centre. It was probably with their ‘good’ looks or their Spanish style, ‘Rafael Nadal’ charm that made an … Continue reading Sisig QC ala-Erwin
A very busy week has passed. I had deadlines after deadlines; working through weekend, not to mention my small workspace at home was in a mess. I even moved it to the balcony while painters were working inside our flat. … Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
“I had several hours to kill before proceeding to my second, and not exactly, pleasant job. It is during this quiet time in the food court that I plan and think what’s next in my totally repetitive and routinary kitchen work life… ” – Erwin Continue reading Oyakudon
I have no idea why it took me this long to try cooking Pinoy desserts such as puto, biko, maja blanca and palitaw. I guess I am intimidated by the idea that they are too difficult to prepare as I’ve … Continue reading Palitaw sa Latik
I’ve been distracted these past few days, having found out that 20 of my blog posts were stolen by a person whose computer keyboard labels for Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V must have been erased due to too much “research work”. He … Continue reading Homemade Garlicky Pork Patties
Last week, it was a spur-of-the-moment thingy when I cooked Malaysian buttered prawns. Nagkataon lang meron akong prawns. And I saw Chef Peter’s YouTube video, first time I ever saw a recipe of it online as Iive been trying to … Continue reading Malaysian Buttered Prawns
When I go to the market, I always grab slices of steak or anything easy to cook. Something to save a lazy day. Here’s a quick fix but still YUM… Continue reading Pan-fried Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce
When so lazy, go for Thai beef salad. It is so easy to prepare… Continue reading Thai Beef Salad
Sometimes I feel like I do ‘themed cooking’ for a week. It’s like my work projects – a week of SketchUps for a hospitality project or a week of freehand sketches of whatever. Of course, what I buy and my … Continue reading Crispy Fried Egg Salad (Yum Khai Dao)
Last Sunday was the Pentecost Sunday or otherwise called ‘the birthday of the Church’ and it was also the kid’s Confirmation and 1st Holy Eucharist. It was a very special event and parents were invited to bring something for teatime … Continue reading Marshmallows and Hotdogs
Nope. Those are NOT chunks of sinful fatty pork. With the kiddo at the school and his dad outstation… being home alone and cooking lunch for myself can be very challenging sometimes. I have to think about staying healthy to … Continue reading Eggplant and Onion Salad
I just love Thai food and this is another one of my South-east Asian cooking experiments. Yum…. Continue reading Tom Kha Gai (Iska’s Version)
Goto. Comfort food. Childhood memories. Reminds me of “Goto Heaven” back home. This is my version… Continue reading Goto
Making beef tapa is part of Mom’s cooking legacy. (Probably all moms anyway.) She would marinate beef and stash it in the fridge for a day or two. When she thinks it’s the right time, cook it in a jiffy, … Continue reading Beef Tapa (& Tapsilog)
This is one of my son’s favorite dishes, along with sinigang, pasta with white sauce, salmon and adobo. Could also be the easiest dish ever. Vegetables to go could be whatever you want with carrots and cabbage and all but … Continue reading Nilagang Baboy