I wasn’t paying much attention. Not that my full attention was necessary, it’s just that my idle time has become riddled with things I missed. Things that for the most part is unnecessary. I waited for a couple of weeks before I decided to finish this post hoping I could share anything that…
Category: Fish
includes fried, grilled, bakes etc
Rice with Assorted Dried Seafood and Tomato Salsa
My mother is Ilonggo. Born and raised in Iloilo but left for good after her wedding to move here in Mindanao. My fondest memories of her hometown would be the 5 am wake up calls to rush into the nearby, bay-bay (seashore) to meet fishermen coming back from their daily catch. Since, I’ve…
Yes, it was raining
On the 15th of December which was a Thursday, I went back to St. Elizabeth Hospital’s Laboratory to get my blood drawn for a Ft4 test. I woke up really early that day since I had to use public transportation and I was hoping to stay away from the Christmas traffic rush. By…
Fishcake with Fried Okra and Squash
While I was looking for vegetables for dinner I realized that there isn’t enough for a satisfying pansit guisado. As I pondered upon my next move I remembered we still have unopened and probably never be eaten on its own canned tuna in the cupboard. Well, what about fishcakes? So fishcakes it is….
chayote tops
Chayote, also known as christophene or alligator pear, is a vegetable widely consumed in the Philippines. Often times it is cooked stir fried along with other vegetables. It has a tender texture and has a mild sweetness to it. I like chayote very much. I like the way my sharp knife slides into…
Paksiw (Fish cooked in vinegar)
Bangus Paksiw (Milkfish cooked in vinegar) 1 big bangus(1 kl), gutted and cleaned, scales on 2/3 cup sugar cane vinegar 1 tsp sliced ginger 1 medium red onion sliced 1 clove garlic chopped 1 tsp crushed whole peppercorns Salt to taste (about a pinch) 3-5 pieces green long chili PROCEDURE: Carefully gut and…
Bento Dilis
Bento Dilis and Grilled Eggplant In this tiny town where I live, eggplant is abundant. The deep violet about a foot long. I like them grilled over charcoal, peel the charred and blackened skin then either fry it with egg like a torta (fritter?) or sautee with garlic, onion and tomatoes seasoned with…
lazy eggs
It’s my birthday and I was planning to prepare something I have never cooked before. As of late I’ve been enthralled with appetizers so much that I even dream about them. Really. I browsed through my cookbook and decided on this one. I’ve always loved eggs and had prepared it in many ways,…
bitter melon and fried rice
since I love rice and anything salted
