Osso Buco – Oh So Delicious!

OSSO — what?  The funny thing is, the first time I encountered and ate this delicious comfort dish was during a presidential flight from Manila to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when I was still a full time journalist in my past Continue reading Osso Buco – Oh So Delicious!

Hobby + Passion = My New Food Show!

(Ralph’s note: Before I show you the show below, you may want to read a little history about it.) As I write this, I recall my Social Science I class at the university several years ago.  It was the first Continue reading Hobby + Passion = My New Food Show!

After the Storm: A Weekend of Comfort Cooking

I had the worst week — no, make that the worst several weeks.  Which explains why I have been missing in action insofar as my website is concerned.  But, I have been monitoring the blog’s traffic and still, thanks for Continue reading After the Storm: A Weekend of Comfort Cooking

Social Networking and Submissive Aggressiveness

Assertiveness.  This is the goal of communicators who want to get their point across clearly, effectively, and confidently.  It is standing up for your own rights, for what you want and believe in, without stepping on the rights of other Continue reading Social Networking and Submissive Aggressiveness

RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2010

Great news!  RatedRalph.com is a finalist at the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards’ Best Blog – Personal/Diary category!  Yehey! Awarding is on Sunday, December 12 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza Makati. Whatever the outcome is, I would like Continue reading RatedRalph.com at the Philippine Blog Awards 2010

Cream Cheese and Spinach Pasta: A Recipe and Review

I always look forward to Sunday afternoons.  It’s really the time when I get to rest and unwind after a hectic, toxic week.  The options are boundless.  Normally, it would be my time to hit the gym for a swim.  Continue reading Cream Cheese and Spinach Pasta: A Recipe and Review