Chocolate Strawberry Butter Cake

People often ask how I make my dishes.  Like everyone else, I look at cookbooks, and I have a shelf filled with cookbooks.  My iPad also is full of apps and electronic versions of cookbooks.  And while I visit a Continue reading Chocolate Strawberry Butter Cake

Truffled Steak, Eggs, and Toast = Perfect Brunch

Truffles, truffle oil, and other truffle-infused products are very expensive.  And so, I was very excited to receive two bottles of infused white truffle oil from my sister when she came home to Manila for a visit last year.  Knowing Continue reading Truffled Steak, Eggs, and Toast = Perfect Brunch

Penne with Butter, Sage and Arugula

I believe the great Julia Child was known for two things: 1) for being a pioneer writer and cook; and 2) for her love of butter.  She was quoted to have said, “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” I’ve Continue reading Penne with Butter, Sage and Arugula

Roast Chicken with Chorizo and Apricot Stuffing — and the Goodness of Lard

Cooking, I believe, is my therapy.  It gives me a chance to de-stress and relax.  It gives me chance to explore my creative side.  And it gives me a welcome break from the stress that the corporate world brings.  I’ve Continue reading Roast Chicken with Chorizo and Apricot Stuffing — and the Goodness of Lard