Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti
Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti : There’s a rather prominent chain of Italian casual dining restaurants that is famous for a number of  imaginative and delicious pasta dishes.  My girlfriend TJ and I go there occasionally when we need a quick pasta fix. Somehow, we would Continue reading Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti→
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina : A number of things may come to mind when the film, Sabrina, is mentioned.  For sure, topping the list of items is the late great Audrey Hepburn, who played the character of the chauffeur’s daughter gracefully (she was nominated for an Oscar for Continue reading Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina→
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget : Ask any local what his favorite Filipino comfort food is, and for sure, caldereta is on the list. This tomato-based stew is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It is always present during fiestas, parties, and ordinary Continue reading Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget→
Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist
Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist : Aside from loving May because of my birthday, I love it because of the mangoes.  Mangoes are in season here in the Philippines every May, and yes, while they are available all year, the best mangoes are the ones you Continue reading Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist→

Kani "Carbonara": Japanese Style Pasta

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My brother flew to Japan recently for a business trip and gave me a pack of cheddar cheese strips from Tokyo.  I didn’t want to make the usual pasta given that the cheese was a little bit more special and Continue reading Kani "Carbonara": Japanese Style Pasta→

Babang Luksa: Cory's 1st Death Anniversary

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Today is one of those days when we recall and  ask people we know: “Where were you when it happened?”  It’s like 9/11.  Where were you when it happened?  What were you doing? Of course, I am talking about something Continue reading Babang Luksa: Cory's 1st Death Anniversary→

Full Text and Transcript: President Benigno "Noynoy" C. Aquino III's State of the Nation Address 2010 (SONA 2010)

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The following text is the full transcript of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered on July 26, 2010 at the opening of the 15th Congress at the House of Representatives, Quezon City, Philippines. Continue reading Full Text and Transcript: President Benigno "Noynoy" C. Aquino III's State of the Nation Address 2010 (SONA 2010)→

Julia Child and My First Boeuf Bourguignon

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My passion for food, as I have constantly explained it, is very much related to sharing it and cooking it for friends and loved ones.  I guess it’s the sharing of food and the conversations that come with dining that Continue reading Julia Child and My First Boeuf Bourguignon→