Fusilli ala Vodka

Here’s my take on pasta alla vodka.  If I remember my food history well,pasta alla vodka became famous in the 80′s, and it was quite a fad back then.  The dish is great!  It’s rich —with the tomatoes, cream, and Continue reading Fusilli ala Vodka

10-Minute Cheesecakes: They're Instant AND Authentic

Truth is, I have always been intimidated with cheesecakes.  You’ve got to get them right because 1) if you’re cooking for your friends or family, they expect a lot from you when you make this dessert; and 2) if you Continue reading 10-Minute Cheesecakes: They're Instant AND Authentic

Comfort Zone Episode 2: STRESSED? Three Comfort Foods vs. Stress

STRESS has become part of our everyday living.  And many times, it is comfort food that saves our day.  It gives us the nourishment and energy we need to keep our sanity in place.  We look for it at the Continue reading Comfort Zone Episode 2: STRESSED? Three Comfort Foods vs. Stress

Bibingka Waffle

Mention food during the Christmas season here in the Philippines, and for sure, you will hear people rave about and crave for the traditional rice cake bibingka.  It’s made of rice flour with coconut milk, and it’s normally topped with Continue reading Bibingka Waffle

Create Your Own Dish… at a Buffet

I recently came from a vacation from beautiful Cebu.  I stayed in two good hotels during the trip since I explored two different areas of the Philippines’ queen city of the south.  Both hotels had breakfast buffets.  There goes my Continue reading Create Your Own Dish… at a Buffet

Hazelnut Kit Kat Brownies

It is often said and heard that necessity is the mother of invention. I say, necessity is also the mother of great recipes, such as my Kit Kat Hazelnut Brownies. Just recently, I needed to make brownies for some friends. Continue reading Hazelnut Kit Kat Brownies