More British Cuisine: Shepherd's Pie

Here’s another culinary gift  to humankind by the British — Shepherd’s Pie.  It’s a meat pie  topped with a crust of mashed potato.  While other versions of this dish can be elaborate, I choose to use very simple ingredients for Continue reading More British Cuisine: Shepherd's Pie

My Ultimate Mashed Potato

For many people, mashed potato tops the list of comfort foods.  After all, who doesn’t love mashed potato?  I love it with fried chicken.  I love it with steak.  I also love it with osso buco, which I would make Continue reading My Ultimate Mashed Potato

Going for British Cuisine: Delicious Fish and Chips

Many people would muse that hell can be likened to coming to  a dinner where the French would welcome and entertain you, while the British cook and serve you the food.  Well, I disagree with this.  How can we not Continue reading Going for British Cuisine: Delicious Fish and Chips

Thank You! RatedRalph.com: Best Food & Beverage Blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards!

Whew! That’s a pretty long blog post title you have there. I received official confirmation late last night.  This blog, RatedRalph.com, won the best food and beverage blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards, held last night, December 3 at Continue reading Thank You! RatedRalph.com: Best Food & Beverage Blog at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards!

RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2011

Fantastic! I’ve received word that this website is a finalist at the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards’ Food and Beverage Category.  It has only been a little over six months when I decided to take a leap of faith, take the Continue reading RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2011