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The Stove
Ever since I tried bicol express cooked not just with chilies but with eggplant, many many years ago, I have become an eggplant convert. At first, the thought of eating something mushy, kind of like...
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White Rice Pilaf
I think it was when I saw a little kid on television make pilaf that I told myself that I desperately needed to make it as well. Junior Masterchef has that effect on you. You might be wondering, what...
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Vienna Sausage Soup
Organization isn’t really one of my strong suits. My part-time teaching gig ended around November, but it took me more than a month to rearrange my study table here at home, cluttered with piles and...
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Sinigang na Hipon/Shrimp Sinigang
Really sour. That’s how I like my sinigang. Be it fish, shrimp or pork, as long as I’m slurping a bowl of rich tangy broth, I’m good. Sinigang, to all y’all clueless, is the Filipino ‘soup’,...
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Guest Post: Golden Mushrooms with Broccoli and Dried Shrimps
For the first time in THG history, I’ve invited a blogger to guest post on my blog.With their shared passion for food and cooking, guest bloggers bring in a blast of fresh air to any blog. Because...
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The day my salad was on TV
I was in the car with my mom, on the way to a party, when I got the phone call. It was my friend, Jayne, who is/was also known as the former child wonder “Kikay”. She works for the local arm of...
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We Ate Like Royalty
Our place is a 39-square meter condominium unit that we rent at a relatively cheap price. Our kitchen is like a small galley – nothing fancy, with space that isn’t too friendly for a big guy like me,...
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Waiting out the rain (with pork and cabbage)
I was rushing to school the other day, with my uniform sealed in a plastic garment bag because the weather was incredibly hard on us. Hey, I wanted to make a good first impression. There were no signs...
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Pancakes with Caramelized Carrots
I had a dream. Sadly, there was nothing about human rights. Not even the RH Bill. It involved a plate of pancakes and an “almost butterscotch” sauce. I call it “almost butterscotch” because I vividly...
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Rice Day in Black and White
Here are some random shots of yesterday’s rice and vegetable lecture & demonstration. Apart from most of us bringing digital cameras to take photos of the food (I’m the only food blogger in the...
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