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Continue reading →: Illicit!
The thrill’s in the hiding. Clandestine trips late at night, the need to be as quiet as a cat. One has to keep appearances too. And when caught, feign innocence and curiosity. Oh, the things I would do just to have a taste of simple pleasure – of exquisite richness…
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Continue reading →: My Lolo’s Spicy Chicken Stew
Having spent my childhood in Pampanga, I took for granted that everyone knew how to cook. It seemed to me that it was something instinctive, something naturally learnt, like speaking. In our family, even those who were not considered excellent cooks had very passable culinary skills. And even then, they…
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Continue reading →: Hummous and Tahini
I have the exact proportions for the ingredients because I got the recipe from a vegetarian cookbook but in reality I still followed my senses. One of the characteristics of Mediterranean cooking is the use of chickpeas or garbanzos. This is probably apparent in Filipino dishes which trace their roots from…
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Continue reading →: Basic Arrabbiata Sauce
This spicy pasta sauce is an excellent option when vegetarian guests are expected. It also goes well with meat dishes such as fried chicken or barbeque. Served with a tossed green salad and some red wine, it makes for a simple yet elegant meal. However, this may not sit well…
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Continue reading →: Tinola: Chicken Soup for the Hungry
Below is a recipe for the easiest chicken soup I can think of. In some provinces, tinola can also be cooked using pork and fish but in Pampanga, it is usually with chicken. Every now and then frogs are also cooked this way. This recipe is very good for both summer and…
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Continue reading →: Siomai: A Filipino Favourite
This is a basic recipe that can be modified and can also be used for lumpiang Shanghai. It is a crowd pleaser and may be served on its own or with rice. It is also steamed, which is more manageable if cooking with children. Steaming is an excellent method of…
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Continue reading →: Capampangan Asado
This week and most of next will be very busy for me. Since I’ll be offline, I’m leaving two recipes, those I owe Catsudon and Svelte Rogue. I’m amused at how I do this even on my blog, for this is also how I am in real life. If I have to go…
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Continue reading →: Chicken Strips in Mushroom Sauce
The next dish is something I cooked as an experiment a few years back. It has always been a hit during parties and when my friends ask for the recipe, I invariably call it by two names – Chicken in Mushroom Sauce or Chicken in Honey. Chicken can be bought…
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Continue reading →: Stir-fried Vegetables with Oyster Sauce
Hearing about Svelty’s siomai adventure and Bea’s suggestions for a blog for beginner’s cookery gave me several ideas for this entry. First, tips on storing vegetables bought in bulk. Ideally, fresh produce is best bought on the day it is to be cooked. However, this is not always practical unless…
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Continue reading →: Simplified Afritada
Sorry Minnette, I was so successful in avoiding your food blog, I totally forgot to mention it in a previous entry. I made the necessary correction. Anyway, here’s my first instalment on requested recipes. As Lars and I were chatting last night, it struck me how enthusiastic she was about learning…
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