All I’m hearing this week in the news is traffic. Heavy Traffic. Monster Traffic. Traffic Armageddon. Is it the end of the world? Well, not yet but maybe for some it is. They’re expecting this monster traffic to last for two years because of the major road construction/repair in Metro Manila. Now, I’m thinking […]
Category: Pork
Cooking rice is considered almost a daily activity in most households in the Philippines. Getting through an entire day without having a cup just feels incomplete. Here’s my Chorizo Rice recipe to make your plain rice experience a thing of the past. 5.0 from 1 reviews Chorizo Rice Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time […]
Pinakbet is a Filipino dish made from mixed vegetables and shrimp paste. The dish includes bitter melon, eggplant, tomato, string beans and chili peppers. The dish can be mixed with other veggies. In this dish I removed okra and added red bell pepper. When I was young, I didn’t really like this dish. I was the type of kid […]
I’ve heard a lot of good feedback about Tom Cruise’s new movie, Edge of Tomorrow- that means, I can’t miss it! We saw the movie, last Sunday, after playing DOTA 2 the whole day. It was an action packed movie with unpredictable scenes. I really enjoyed watching the movie, except for sitting down for more than 100 mins, […]
It took a while to cook but it was all worth it. Cooking this dish, Braised Pork in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce, for hours is not that hard. Anyone can do it. But not everyone can eat it. (Wink) There are two easy steps. Simmer. Set Alarm. Why simmer the pork for quite some time when […]
Hoisin sauce is commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is a thick sauce usually made from soybeans, salted chili pepper, and garlic. Different variant exist. Hoisin sauce can be used as marinade, condiment or as an additional flavor for stir fry, braised, dipping sauce, or roasted food. It is available in most supermarkets. Hoisin-Braised Pork Short […]
It’s Monday and it is very hot. I can’t stand the heat, so now, the shower is my new best friend. Everyone is getting irritated. I guess summer changes people’s attitude. If you live in Philippines and you’re bothered by the summer heat, get yourself a Halo-halo! Kidding aside, it’s time for today’s recipe, Caramelized […]
Today marks the first month of my blogging. Yehey! And I just received an email that I’m gonna have a salary raise. Another Yehey! Is there a better way to celebrate than a home cooked meal? I made this classic Filipino dish, Bicol Express, a well known spicy dish. The pork is simmered in coconut milk […]
Super Spicy? Yes! I added 5 cayenne peppers, freshly chopped. I’m learning to love spicy food and this hits the spot. Every time I go to the grocery, I keep seeing Kabocha Squash – “Pick me, Pick me” O_o . So I got inspired and I decided to buy it, then the Super Spice Pork Curry with […]