There was a period in my youth where all I did was hope I could have a job where traveling the world is a mandatory part of it. Samantha Brown, Janet Hsieh and Luke Nguyen became an afternoon staple. Of course, Anthony Bourdain comes first and foremost. I didn’t have to be travel…
Category: Quips
Cumbersome
That’s how I’d describe this week so far. Its not even the surviving bit that I’m worried about. I’d rather not go into details, besides, it doesn’t really matter, yes? So anyways, allow me to focus on the things I did that I really liked. I went to Gillman Barracks. It’s an old…
Ube Ensaymada/ Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas
Ube has been making waves in the US for some time now and that prompted me to finally bake this Filipino favorite – ensaymada. According to my previous research Pinoy ensaymada is a cousin to French brioche. Pinoys has been enjoying this as snack and is almost always available in all bakeries all…
When I was away
Well, there’s really no reason or point in explaining why I haven’t posted a single thing since months ago. NO matter how swamped I was I could’ve always made time to post, yes? I didn’t and that’s it. Meanwhile, I can tell you what I’ve done so far. I got a job that…
My bento love story
In the Philippines lunchboxes mostly contained only protein and carbohydrates. A high number of those lunchboxes are under this “baon” group: hotdog+rice, tapa (cured meat)+rice, eggs+rice, adobo+rice. Back when my brother was still in high school we always expect at least a 3 day tapa (cured meat) breakfast as it is also his…
I miss missing you
There are times when I wish I lived in a time where technology isn’t amplified, to a world where 90 % of humanity’s daily life is dependent on being connected online. Now, it seems, is the time where correspondence is equals to 120 characters or a single photograph. Spending time with friends has…
Yakitori and Karaage
Yakitori (grilled chicken on a stick) 4-6 chicken breast small red onion, quartered tare (sauce): 100 ml mirin 100 ml soy sauce 2 TBSP sugar Cut the chicken pieces into bite size pieces. You may opt to use boneless chiicken breast or the darker boneless chicken thigh. Also, you may opt to remove…
Oatmeal, Dried fruits and Toasted Peanuts Cookies
As I wait, or during lull times, I like to nibble on little treats. Mostly I prefer savory biscuits but sweet treats are always welcome. Oatmeal, Dried fruits and Toasted Peanuts Cookies (Makes about 24 cookies Prep time about 30 minutes Baking Time 8-10 minutes) ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾…
Rafte (Simmered Pork Belly)
I’ve been a fan of NHK World since our cable provider graciously added it to our subscription. I watch it religiously. Design Talks, Seasoning the Seasons are among my favorites. On Sundays I love Cool Japan but my favorite would be Mondays, all the cooking shows are lined up all in one day….
Sweet Chili Sauce
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…
