More Recipes, Less Hassles with Del Monte Kitchenomics' New Season Who says you have to be a couch potato when you watch the television? One of our favorites, Del Monte Kitchenomics continues to get viewers off their couches and head off to their kitchens to whip up delicious yet family-approved and budget-friendly recipes. Tune in to GMA 7 on Feb 19, 2014 for the first episode and new season of the Del Monte Kitchenomics cooking show. This will be hosted by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana … [read more]
Classic Adobo: Meal on a Budget
Eating out is always a treat for those of us who don’t have any helpers around. Aside from being able to enjoy good food, one doesn’t have to worry about cooking and cleaning up afterwards. As the Christmas Season sets in, holiday expenses are also expected to pour in and dine-out excursions have to be tempered. Quick and easy meals on a budget and a bit of smart buys from coupon deals should help us cope with additional expenses without ruining the holiday spirits. One simple and budget … [read more]
Creamy and Filling Ginataang Liswik
The Bicol Region Cuisine is known for its spicy flavors and the use of the coconut oil in cooking. Bicol express and Laing are two of the most popular dishes that come to mind when we talk of the Bicolandia. But there are also other recipes that will let you enjoy the flavors of Bicol without burning your tongue. One such dish is the Ginataang Liswik. This dish is pretty much like the Guinataang Kuhol of the Tagalog Region. The Liswik or conch is a sea snail that locals or seaside … [read more]
Fiddling with Cartoon Characters in a Bento Box
Mommy foodie got into the Bento craze when school started this year. Preparing Bento Boxes for kids have been around for quite some time now and there are already a lot of Bento Box tools that are readily available in the market today. Since mommy foodie has just begun her bento adventures, her only tools are cookie cutters, stamps, and a lots of imagination to create some fun snack boxes for her kids in school. Here are some of her first Bento creations where she fiddled with popular cartoon … [read more]
Aloha! Binagoongang Baboy
Watching cooking shows like Top Chef, Iron Chef, and Master Chef can teach you that anything is possible in the kitchen. Weird ingredients or unlikely combination of flavors can sometimes turn into a delectable dish. Sometimes, even a kitchen boo boo can result to a new and improved version of an old recipe. Unlike seasoned cooks or chef, I am not brave enough to put my own twist in any tried and tested recipe. At least not until I tried cooking Binagoongang Baboy from scratch and double dosed … [read more]
Range of Flavors from Pamora Free-Range Chicken
Environment protection campaigns is not just about conserving energy and water, or recycling trash. It also encourages people to switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle by choosing organic food and household products for their daily needs. Organic produce can now be found in supermarkets and groceries to cater to the demand for safer and better quality food grown the natural way. One good quality brand of organic chicken products available in selected establishments in Manila is the Pamora Farm … [read more]
Loading Up on Burgers and Burrito at Army Navy
A trip to the mall with my musically inclined niece is always fun and interesting. Aside from her engaging company I also get to have some lessons about musical instruments and music trends. I am used to her animated commentary on Epiphone and other guitars but this afternoon she shared her thoughts on the skb drums & percussion that her band mate wanted to get. While my niece filled me with musical tidbits, I was navigating our way to Army Navy so we can also get some tummy … [read more]
Beary Hoppy Bento Lunch
Inspired by her Hot-Octo-Dog and 4th of July creations, Momster hashed another Bento lunch idea for the kids. A Beary Hoppy Bento Lunch with a bear and a bunny corned beef as the center piece. She simply placed the cookie cutter at the center of the lunch box and filled the surrounding areas with rice to serve as the backdrop. The center of the cookie cutter is then filled with corned beef which was sautéed in garlic and onion. It has to be packed a bit tightly for the design to … [read more]
Jade and Jakei’s Fourth of July Baon
The fourth of July marks the declaration of US independence from British rule in 1776. Fireworks, parade, picnics and other festivities are done all across the US every year to celebrate their independence day. We may not have anything to do with this celebration, but it served as momster’s inspiration for the kids’ Bento Box today. Regular pantry stocks such as pancake, cereals and strawberry jam were all it took to create a snack that resembles the stars and stripes of the American … [read more]
Simple but Sumptuous Home-Cooked Vigan Fares
Tour destinations in the Philippines usually offer more than just scenic views, cultural experiences and adventure trips. Most destinations in the country have unique cuisines that visitors would like to bring home with them. Some locals are happy to share their culinary secrets to visitors while others are more secretive of their family recipes. Those who are skilled in the kitchen are able to replicate these dishes with their own personal twists while those who can’t simply settle with … [read more]