Today we feature a Filipino restaurant called Lechoneria at SM North. It offers a feast of Filipino dishes led by the flavorful lechon belly. The food generally satisfies, with some twists on the otherwise traditional food and drinks presentation. Tonight’s dinner is a celebration of challenges and coming out of ’em victorious, of daily grindContinue reading “Lechoneria: Lechon Belly and Other Filipino Favorites”
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Gastronomic Indulgences: Let’s Start with Lusso
It has been a family tradition to dine out after mass on Sundays. And every meal is a celebration of something that ought to be celebrated. We usually dine in Greenbelt after the 6pm mass, as my daughters have swimming lessons every Sunday in the area. For this edition, we feature Lusso, an Italian-inspired restaurantContinue reading “Gastronomic Indulgences: Let’s Start with Lusso”
Laksa Prawn
Nanyang’s Laksa Prawn is deliciously satisfying. It is both rich and packed with flavors. While it is spicy and hot, the coconut cream base feels so clean to the tongue and in the mouth that it actually becomes refreshing in a way… I know… it doesn’t quite make sense. The prawns are chunky and fullContinue reading “Laksa Prawn”
Pasta con Gambas
This Pasta con Gambas from Conti’s is mind-blowing. So full of flavors… Spicy but not overpowering… Succulent shrimps and mushrooms in olive oil… With lots of savory crushed garlic… Leaves a bit of burning, tingling sensation in the mouth… That makes you crave for more.
Pastries Unite in Pastries United
It is heartening and inspiring to see people discovering their talents for cooking, baking, planting, painting, and any skills that they didn’t know they had in them, especially during the pandemic. Some even take the risk of turning their new-found skills into a business. And I fully support and patronize the small local businesses thatContinue reading “Pastries Unite in Pastries United”
Ox Tail and Tripe Kare-Kare: A Traditional Filipino Celebratory Dish
Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew made from rich, creamy, thick peanut sauce, poured over or mixed with ox tail and ox tripe [fondly called tuwalya (towel) and/or libro (book)], and best served with sautéed shrimp paste (bagoong alamang) as dip. It is often served during special occasions such as graduation, birthdays, fiestas, anniversaries, and farewellContinue reading “Ox Tail and Tripe Kare-Kare: A Traditional Filipino Celebratory Dish”
Creamy Carbonara a la Aga: Throwback to the ’90s
Good day, friends. As you know, I looooove pasta. And for this issue, I will share my recipe for Creamy Carbonara a la Aga. I have read somewhere that authentic carbonara does not have cream and relies mainly on the flavors of eggs, meat, and salt. Yet, I know some Italians who favor the creamyContinue reading “Creamy Carbonara a la Aga: Throwback to the ’90s”
Pork Menudo a la Gloria: A Taste of Home
Good day, friends. This time I present to you another tribute to my mom, our all-time fave Pork Menudo; and it is soooo easy to cook. I learned this when I was in Australia in late 1990s and I remember calling my mom, she giving me instructions while I was already going at it inContinue reading “Pork Menudo a la Gloria: A Taste of Home”
Beef Mechado a la Gloria: Nobody Does It Better Than My Mom
Eating is my favorite pastime. I get excited by the sight and smell of food and have a blast trying out new restos. I enjoy Japanese, Italian, and Filipino cuisine. But if I can help it, nothing is more satisfying than a homecooked meal. I believe only a few, if no one, can contest thatContinue reading “Beef Mechado a la Gloria: Nobody Does It Better Than My Mom”
Exciting Pasta with Tuyo (Dried Herring)
Good day, friends! Today, I feature one of my favorite pasta dishes as my first food entry in this blog. Even my family can’t get enough of this. Oh, what an easy way to make your pasta more exciting with the help of “tuyo” or dried herring, particularly, the Divine Livelihood Tuyo available at theContinue reading “Exciting Pasta with Tuyo (Dried Herring)”
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