I’ve always been partial to Tom Yum Goong, that sour and spicy shrimp soup that expresses the feelings and thoughts of Thailand. I love soup it wasn’t a difficult choice. Then came Dr. Cal Lightman. His daughter Emily once said that Pad Thai is his favourite. At that time began my interest to…
Author: Cath
Custard Pie
I’ve been at loss for words and ideas as of late. I’ve found a bit of free non-sleepy state time this past week , I’ve finished my New Year’s first post and is excited to post it. So why didn’t I post it? I was looking for inspiration! Really I was. So I…
This season
I’ve always believed that Christmas and New Year is synonymous to retrospection. To look back and reflect on the past year’s events is tradition to some and commencement to most. As for me it is not something I’ve actively done ever since I realized Santa isn’t real and that was ages ago. what…
Bibimbap flavored Hallyu
Even before the influx of Korean pop culture all over the world I’ve already started to maintain a love/hate relationship with the country’s offering. If I were to really think about it, its probably because of their fast paced fashion style. The colors so bold. Style so eclectic. People daring enough to wear…
Lemon Pudding
Lemon Pudding Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 30-60 minutes You will need: 3 tbsp butter, extra for greasing 1 ½ cups fine sugar 3 eggs separated 3 tbsp all purpose flour, sifted pinch baking powder 1 ½ cups milk 2 pcs lemons, juice and zest hot water (for bain-marie) What…
Bicol Express and Laing
If one take a quick look at me, one would say I am unmistakably Filipina, mutya or otherwise. Perhaps my olive skin gave it away. Rather, I’d prefer it if my outlook and presence that enfolds my personality would be taken into account. As of late there’s been a bevy of Filipinos all…
Mrs. Bonners Sweet Potato Pie (plus a few pointers)
You would forgive me if for sometime I would be posting an all-baked goodies won’t you? It’s not like that’s all I’d be posting just that I’ve been making every effort to bake and I missed it so much that I’m all over it. This time I made Sweet Potato Pie. You see…
Pump Up Your Kicks
I miss listening to the radio. I am a part of the generation who grew up listening to cassette tapes, on-air music countdowns and pages of song lyrics with guitar chords on them. The best part back then was calling the radio station, make a request and when the DJ preludes a few…
Serendipity and I
Yesterday, as I told Jenny of www.jennysseredipity.com, I wasn’t in my best. I’m choosing not to delve into the details. It was just something that hurt, really hurt. I’m not a materialistic person, I’m rather practical. I’m also the type who’d find regret unnecessary once the path I choose doesn’t go my way….
