About Ralph

Ralph Guzman / / Foodie A Filipino Food Blogger based in Manila, Philippines Winner, 2011 Philippine Blog Awards - Food & Beverage Category

The Evolution of Sticky Rice in My Kitchen

There is so much to eat in Thailand.  As of this writing, I have been to the kingdom three times, and those times, those Bangkok food trips, have not been enough to really get a taste of everything.  At least Continue reading The Evolution of Sticky Rice in My Kitchen

Crrrunch! Roast Pork Belly!

Of the countless ways to cook pork, my favorite is roasting it.  The end products of such method are spectacularly delicious.  Like suckling pig and its different versions.  There’s the Chinese style of suckling pig.  And then, there’s its Spanish Continue reading Crrrunch! Roast Pork Belly!

15-Minute Pasta: Spaghetti with Chorizo and Shrimp

Whenever people ask me about cooking, I also ask if they happen to cook themselves.  Many times, people say they would love to, but simply don’t have the time.  I perfectly understand the situation. While there are days when I Continue reading 15-Minute Pasta: Spaghetti with Chorizo and Shrimp

Before the Food Trip: Going around Bangkok

Love is sweeter the second time around, as it is often heard. But what about the third time? I am not referring to my love life, but to my latest trip to Bangkok, which happens to be my third.  On Continue reading Before the Food Trip: Going around Bangkok

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