My Journey. Narrated in the Language of Food.
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
Here’s another pasta dish, which I made last Sunday. I wanted something different, but did not have the opportunity to get new ingredients at the grocery. I’ve always wanted to use tapenade as my sauce, and good thing I had Continue reading Linguine in Lemon Tapenade
There are many sources of inspiration for a recipe. It can be from a dish one tasted during a trip. It can be a good dish eaten at a restaurant. And let’s not forget that many recipes are created by Continue reading Red Carbonara
Our parents would always say that it does not pay to be lazy. That’s true. In cooking, however, it may pay to be lazy (as long as you work smart). After all, if people weren’t lazy and smart, we’d all be Continue reading Ralph's Lazy Pizza
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