Last week I went to an ophthalmologist to have my right eye checked up. It’s bad. I knew it was since I’ve had this infection thing before. Well good thing it can be cure HOWEVER I have to wear prescription glasses again. I do prefer my contacts. I’m just glad my new glasses…
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Lato salad
My very young friend, Vincent, loves this. For some reason I don’t. It’s not bad but I just do’nt like it. it doesn’t matter because I made this for him anyways. For a three year old to like this is amazing isn’t it? Lato salad 2 cups fresh gulaman 2 tomatoes 1/4 cup…
sunday clam soup
Last Sunday, market day, I managed to get my hands on some fresh water clams. I normally eat them simply steamed in salted water but this time since I’m cooking I made soup. At first I played with the idea of making a cioppino or a chowder perhaps. Enough thinking I said. Afterall…
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…
Carbonara with mushroom
I’ve never found a chance where I could eat a plate of perfectly cooked carbonara. The one that is capable of making my heart palpitate in inexplianable proportions. That is probably the reason why I try and try to make my won until I succeed. So far, I haven’t. This one however was…
Uy chico
These deep earthy colored fruit is often found in our kitchen placed in a basket filled with other circular fruits for New Year’s eve. It’s a tradition that I believe came from our Chinese brothers which indicates prosperity for the coming year. The chicos usually comes from our next door neighbor who owns…
filled squash blossoms
I like pumpkin. No that’s not right, in fact I love them. The way it’s deep fiery orange color bounce against the October sun makes me sigh in delirious delight. Of course it would be better if I see them in person. Halloween cooking specials and pictures isn’t good enough. That’s why I…
takoyaki? not really
Takoyaki inspired balls batter 1 cup cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp fine black pepper 1/4 tsp fine salt 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 cups cold water filling (about 3 cups) 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 small cabbage, thinly sliced 2 small…
