My Journey. Narrated in the Language of Food.
By the time I was wrapping up the New York leg of my most recent US trip, I was a bit homesick. I had been in the States for over a month. While I enjoyed exploring the Big Apple, I Continue reading The Lorna Tolentino, Fried Chicken with Ube Waffle: Pinoy Food Showcased at New York’s Maharlika
Insofar as imagination is concerned, certain tasks are easy. It might be relatively easy to visualize the beauty we want to see, to imagine music we would want to hear, and even imagine pleasure — or pain — depending on the scenario. But Continue reading Not the Usual Fusion: Seared Scallops on Buttered Kimchi
A confession: I am a brownies snob. I know I am far from being the best baker in the world, but still, I am proud about being able to make a good batch of mean, delicious, and sometimes sinful brownies. Continue reading Ghirardelli’s Brownies…for Dummies (?)
It’s amazing how delicious many dishes still are, even if they are the product of 30-minute meals, quick-cook boxes, and other cooking styles that require effortless and almost brainless cooking. I myself do these dishes once in a while, especially Continue reading Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph
I realize very well that aside from using quality ingredients and applying the right techniques at the kitchen, using the right kitchen tools is just as important. After all, they do affect the way dishes come out. As a practical Continue reading How to Choose Pots and Pans: My Thoughts + A Review
As I write this, the cheesy lines go over and over my head — “I left my heart in San Francisco.” I had a superb time during my trip there. It was a productive business trip, which was even made Continue reading Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Fresh Produce, Fun Food Trip