Pansit Guisado Tied Fried Rolls

I gather that once in a while a person gets inspired to make things from something completely unrelated. Like how famed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi once had a collection inspired by poodles and gourmet cake. Or those cocktail or mocktail’s name’s that were derivatives of anything sexual or 80’s music. More often than…

Yes,I love. (recipe for crepe two-ways)

This is always difficult. Talking about love and all. It’s easier for me to just show it or feel it. Be it thru a song, a meal or a sucker punch. Just like right now, I really have nothing to say. Literally even. I tried preparing what to post in advance but still…

Squash and Carrot Soup

Squash and Carrot Soup (2 servings if you feel like sharing) 1 small squash 2-3 pcs carrots 2 cups chicken stock 1 pc onion, quartered 1 pc ginger, thumb size, minced Salt to taste Pepper to taste 3 tbsp olive oil, divided ½ cup *malunggay leaves 1. Pre-heat oven to 250 ° F….

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…

TV without popcorn?! Listen to yourself…

Whenever I find, accidentally or on purpose, a TV show that is very entertaining whether its a comedy, drama, gruesome or a combination thereof they tend to have a “watch it over and over again” effect on me. Even if the show is rife with truthful inaccuracies I tend to let it go….

Boiled Pork with Noodles and Vegetables

Boiled Pork with Noodles and Vegetables pork belly 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 cup 2″ long string beans 2 pcs green chili 1 pc medium *patola,quartered 1 cup cooked pasta (short ones preferred) 2 pcs big plump ripe tomatoes,halved 1 pc white onion, quartered salt to taste pepper to taste 1. Divide pork…

Pork and Beans (from scratch!)

Ingredients 1 cup dried white beans 1/2 cup chopped white onion 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup yellow bell peppers 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup pork chorizo 3 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup honey dash of cumin 1 tsp dried oregano salt, to taste pepper,to taste red pepper…

Are you a morning person?

If I were to answer truthfully. I’d say NO. However,I’d love to be one. I love staying up all night. Doing what depends solely on whatever catches my fancy. As far back as I recall this all started in high school. It was a chilly Sunday night, Batman was on TV and I…

Hansik Inspired Spicy Spaghetti

From time to time I prefer to eat dishes that are a spicy. Not a hint of spice but really spicy.Just like most Korean dishes,kimchi spicy,you know what I mean? There was a bunch of uncooked spaghetti waiting to be discovered in our cupboard and it hit me. Ah, why not make a…

Cha Yen

Cha Yen (Chai Iced Tea) 3 pcs chai tea bags 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup clear cubed gelatin 3 cups cold water 1/4 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup evaporated milk procedure: Seep the tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Meanwhile prepare everything else you need to prevent opening the fridge…