Learning how to cook isn’t so hard anymore. Tools like YouTube and the internet make it easy for people to learn new skills. Those who are interested in cooking can simply download a recipe or a cooking video and they’re all set to cook. In my case, I learned more from family members who can do wonders in the kitchen rather than the internet. My mom and her sisters have been sharing some of their kitchen tricks and recipes with me for quite some time now. This month my Tita Rory is showing me … [read more]
Sardine and Tomato Pasta Recipe for Meatless Days
Health Campaigns like Meatless Monday encourage people to remove meat from their diet at least once a week. According to them, removing meat at least once a week can reduce your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Some also abstain from eating meat on Friday due to religious reasons. Having no meat in your diet doesn’t mean boring or unsavoury meals for the family. This Sardine and Tomato Pasta Recipe can be a filling and tasty treat for your meatless days. Ingredients: 1 … [read more]
Charlie Brown and Snoopy are Coming!!!
The movie industry has been bringing classics back to the silver screens – not because they’re running out of ideas to produce, but because it’s a great way to bridge the generations and bring them closer together. I remember watching TMNT with my boys and was fascinated at how excited they were; and I saw the same kind of eagerness I had as a child watching the first live action film in 1990. Later that day, I told them that these four turtles were part of my childhood and we chatted about it … [read more]
Hello, McDonalds Limited Coca-Cola Glasses for 2015
Christmas is just around the corner. But for me, it’s not the only thing I’m looking forward to this season. This is also that time of the year when I haplessly plan out my meals at McDonalds to get a piece of their featured Coke Glass Collection. It’s been a couple of years since I started collecting these limited edition wares from the much-loved restaurant, and I found myself ogling over the posters each year. Dismayed when they run out of stock with the color or design I’ve been eyeing, … [read more]
Bicolano and American Flavors at Biggs Diner
People who visit rural hometowns usually look for home cooked meals or local cuisine. But sometimes dining places with modern twists, like a fast food restaurant offering both American and local flavors, can add spice to your travel experience. One such place is the Biggs Diner in Legazpi City, Albay. Biggs Diner is a 50’s inspired dining place that offers classic American food like Burgers, French Fries, Pizza, Ribs, and Milkshakes. Once can also find local dishes like Daing na Bangus, … [read more]
Hanging Out at Shrimps and Wings
Dining places inside villages or subdivisions provide a convenient hangout for tweens and teens, and for moms who would rather pay for cooked food than work the kitchen. These dining places usually offer a casual or homey ambiance, healthy, freshly cooked, and budget friendly food options. One of our regular friendly neighborhood hangouts in BF Homes Quezon City is the Shrimps and Wings Restaurant. Located at Don Matias cor. Holy Spirit Drive in Q.C., Shrimps and Wings offer a unique way to … [read more]
Celebrate National Pasta Month with Al Dente Pasta
Pasta lovers will be pleased to know that there is a National Pasta Month and it is happening this month of October. Last Saturday, Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta hosted an event that showed us how to make the most out of this pasta appreciation month. The event has all the ingredients to recognize the value of pasta in gastronomy. There were informative talks about the health benefits of pasta, a cooking demo by Chef Michel Cottabaren, and a cook-off with some of the bloggers. RJ Ledesma also … [read more]
Traditional Dishes for Thanksgiving 2014
Thanksgiving Celebration is held every 4th Thursday of November. It commemorates the 1621 feast shared by the English Pilgrims and Native Americans to celebrate a successful harvest. Recipes and menus may have evolved over the years but a Thanksgiving meal will not be complete without traditional dishes enjoyed by the pilgrims and their guests. So bring out the turkey and start the feast! A thanksgiving dinner will not be complete without Baked or Roasted Turkey in the menu. Some people even … [read more]
Manay Onia s Gulay na Santol Recipe
Santol or cotton fruit is one of the street food favorites in the Philippines along with Manggang Hilaw (green mango) and Singkamas (turnip) with Bagoong (shrimp Paste). This fruit is usually eaten raw with a bit of salt to counter its sweet sour taste. It can also be made into marmalade, candied fruit, or juice called Santolada. But not everyone has tried eating it as a main dish for lunch or dinner. If you are one of those who have not heard of the Gulay na Santol then here are some of the … [read more]
A Taste of Fil-Mex Cuisine at MaDeCa
Fusion restaurants are great options for foodies who would like to explore flavorful twists from different cuisines. One fusion that caught my fancy recently is the Filipino-Mexican dishes offered by MaDeCa . Kare-Kare and Crispy Pata are my Pinoy comfort food while enchilada, quesadillas, and nachos are Mexican treats that I never refuse. So when I saw MaDeCa’s Fil-Mex signage I couldn’t help but gravitate towards it. The brightly lit interiors of MaDeca restaurant is inviting even from … [read more]